I loved this book from the first word to the last. I felt like I was right there with Eliza, Heath, and Joy – tackling a mystery. A hilarious book with twists and turns and romance. What’s not to love??
I could not put the book down, hence I declare it delicious. Perfect for a day out in the sun. The author impeccably blends proper English with British colloquialisms. Spun in perfect measure with whispers of scenery and life from days of yore. Such a delightful book. My only complaint is that it had to end. I am thrilled to know this is going to be a series. Until the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie stapletonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie stapleton2022-08-02 23:09:202022-08-04 10:05:29Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by katie stapleton
When I started reading this book, it caught me off guard thinking how realistic it was. I know many people that have been sucked in by MLM pyramid schemes and I cannot count the number of times I have been asked to host parties by acquaintances on social media. The author further delves into these types of businesses and very succinctly describes the people involved. The book gives a great sense of everyday life with the suspense of a murder mystery. It feels like it could be the story of people you know.
The thing that I think is most important about this book is that the author includes marginalized people and very astutely presents flawed characters. No one character is all bad or all good – as Elizabeth points out many times. There is a significant portion of the book dedicated to bullying at all levels/ages and there are characters who call out the bullies regardless of the tense situations doing so can lead to.
There is great messaging wrapped up in the package of solving a mystery, and I did not foresee the resolution! Good story, better characters!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie stapletonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie stapleton2022-08-01 23:03:142022-08-02 11:35:27Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by katie stapleton
This book written my Jessica Berg was so well written! It had the perfect blend of mystery and murder! I was told it was an Austen like novel however don’t come for me but I went in blind not having read anything! It was a really great book for cozying up and putting on our detective hats and I cannot wait to see what’s to come from these great characters in any future books!!! Grab it and enjoy!
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I’m a sucker for anything closely related to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, I will always read it! Murder Most Pemberley was intriguing and I loved it! Centuries and generations later is where this story takes place. Descendents of the Darcy, Bingley and even Wickham line throughout. The author weaved a wonderful murder mystery, with a tad bit of romance. Eliza Darcy has been invited to Pemberley, for a family reunion of sorts. Little does she know it’s going to turn into an adventure of her lifetime. She will also meet a new beau named Heath. He’s handsome, charming, and oh so delectable, but does she have time? Or is it just fun on vacation? When tragedy strikes, Eliza is determined to get to the bottom of it. Murder, disappearances, embezzlement, and oh yeah an Aunt who can’t stand her, make Eliza’s task all the more difficult. This book is a wonderful story but always having your family’s back. Wanting to do everything in your power to protect them, even when it’s not your job. If you’re like me and enjoy everything “Pride and Prejudice” you really need to jump into this book now. This was one of better books I’ve read playing off Jane Austen’s original novel!
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Eliza is an American headed to the UK for a family reunion of the Jane Austen variety. She has a whole list of things she would like to knock off her bucket list while there, but she is really there to fix a family issue between her father and uncle. What starts as just a mission to find out why her father was estranged from her family turns into a real whodunit when bodies start piling up.
I caught a few references to the Austen line of books with the Darcy’s and the Bennett’s but I’m not an Austen reader. That being said, this was still a really great, fun, well written book and I loved every word! Eliza is a wonderful character full of personality and drive and smarts. Heath is a perfect play against her. The wacky aunt makes every appearance enjoyable. Just…read this book. I can’t wait for the next installment!
This cozy small town romance/ mystery is definitely an intriguing one. The plot has a great mix of mystery, drama, murder, suspended and more. I found myself sitting down to start this cozy mystery and being half way done with it before I even noticed. The character development was perfect, the plot interesting, and of course the beautiful cover is what drew me to the book right away. So if your looking for a great cozy mystery then pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-07-30 16:35:232022-08-01 14:30:33Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by stephanie nicole
I thoroughly enjoyed this modern tame if Pride and Prejudice. It felt like the classic book and yet at the same time felt fresh and new. The characters were a great part of this story, drawing you as the reader in. They matched perfectly with the story and made it much more interesting. I enjoyed the mix of British and American. It was entertaining to read and kept the book feeling revived. I thought this was a great re-imagining by the the author and I am looking forward to the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-07-30 15:37:132022-08-01 14:29:24Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Kerry Baker
Stitch By Stitch is the debut novel from Marie- Thérèse Hernon. It is a bit of a cozy mystery- written in a women’s fiction style, with a small town setting, murder, drama, and family- while giving us a interesting snap-shot into suburban life. Elisabeth is desperately trying to get her life back on track and to make ends meet after divorce leaves her financially strapped. With her children to support, Elizabeth goes against her better judgement, she maxes out her credit card on a new business venture that she hopes will solve all her problems. But murder puts her plans into tail-spin, leaving her with more worries to contend with. Add to the mix the fact that the detective investigating the murder just happens to be the guy who broke her heart back in high school. Another problem to add to her mounting pile. What happens here certainly makes for an intriguing read. Looking forward to more from Ms. Hernon in the future… Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-07-29 23:11:202022-08-01 14:17:43Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Angela Hayes
I feel this book is more of a 3.5 for me and I’m about to tell you why. Well I was really into Stitch by Stitch when I started reading it. Unfortunately for me midway through it really slowed down and I started to lose interest. It didn’t stop me from finishing it, and I’m glad I did. Besides that I really liked the premise for the story. Pyramid scheme murders is how I’m dubbing it. One never knows what type of person they signed up to a business until they take their deposit and don’t deliver the goods. In this case the goods were delivered but their mentors dropped them high and dry with no assistance. Those types of job opportunities are the ones that make things very leery when looking for a job. Making this book very relevant, realistic, and at least the anger of this story relatable. Elizabeth, a recently divorced mother of two is struggling. She needs a job, and after attending this “trunk show” for Lady Lily Wear she’s interested. She believes she can truly do this job and be as successful as her mentor. What she doesn’t realize is it’s pretty much a scam, more about the people you sign up vs the product. Then her mentor turns up dead. Trying to reach out to the next person she reports to with no response. Come to find out she’s dead too! Now it’s time for her own investigation. Unfortunately for her she has to play nice with the man who broke her heart in high school. Ex-boyfriend Red Garcia is not only back in town but is the lead detective on the case. Does she succeed? Does she help ex-boyfriend/cop in solving these murders? Is there still something between Red and Elizabeth? In asking those questions ask yourself this, do you yourself like a interesting murder/mystery? If the answer is yes, you should jump in now! Just be mindful if you feel like it slows down, just stick with it and push through. You won’t be disappointed.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging small town mystery which kept me entertained from start to finish. The storyline has a great mix of murder mystery, life in suburbia, drama and suspense, and a bit of romance, all of which had me hooked. Elizabeth Candew is newly divorced, has a mountain of bills, a dwindling bank balance, and is arguing with her ex husband over him paying, or rather not paying, child support. Elizabeth believes her luck is changing when she meets the glamorous and seemingly reputable Louisa Davenport. When Louisa tells her about a business opportunity, Elizabeth thinks her financial problems are over, and so uses her credit card to invest in the business. However, when she arrives for a training session with Louisa, she discovers that she has been murdered, and Elizabeth can’t get a refund. Making things even more stressful for Elizabeth, is the fact that the detective assigned to the murder case is an old high school boyfriend, who broke her heart and then left town. Elizabeth also has her own ideas as to who murdered Louisa. This was a great read, the storyline and plot twists kept me guessing and I found it hard to put this book down. I loved Elizabeth as the main character, who was likeable and relatable and brought the story together. The setting was brought to life through the descriptive narrative and I really felt immersed in the story. I loved the use of humour throughout the novel, giving it a light touch. I found this to be a real page turner, and one which I definitely recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-07-29 16:36:192022-08-01 14:03:30Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Stitch by Stitch is a cosy mystery tale. It is a small-town romance with some humour. Marie-Thérèse has given readers a story that is an intriguing murder mystery. I really enjoyed the wit. The flawed, tough and sassy protagonist is likeable and relatable. Some characters you will like and others you just want to ring their necks. With one chauvinistic ex-husband, a boy who left her broken hearted, kids to look after and much much more Marie-Thérèse certainly puts Elizabeth through her paces.
Hoping to better her life for herself and her children Elizabeth finds herself falling in an even bigger hole.
This is a wonderful page turner that is easy to read which makes it perfect for a few hours of escaping the real world.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-07-28 17:43:282022-08-01 13:00:38Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Jenni Bishop
Elizabeth is my hero. She is a single mom working to recover from a bad divorce. She has a crappy ex and an ex-sister-in-law with a bad attitude. This poor gal has family drama coming out of the corners. You name it, she’s dealing with it. Toss in an ex-boyfriend who’s now the police chief (he happens to be investigating a murder). You’ve got drama, murder, romance, humor. Who needs ‘Real Housewives…’? I’ve got Elizabeth and her issues. I fell in love with this story. So relatable because the struggles are real. She’s just trying to take care of her family and dig a little time for her. She got duped into an “opportunity” to sell lingerie but, oops….her upline was murdered. Now, she’s stuck with this large investment to try to get rid off. I do fell the murder took a back seat while the other issues got more front line but it all ended coming together nicely. I don’t think I’ve laughed quite so much. Minus the murder, I’ve lived most of that life. My favorite part was watching Elizabeth grow and discover what she wanted as a person and going for what was important to her. It can be sad to see the romance not work out but to see her grow was exhilarating. Good book that I will recommend to all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-07-28 17:26:372022-08-01 12:59:48Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Shelly Kittell
I really enjoyed this story. The author does an amazing job with the characters. In the beginning you really feel for our leading lady Elizabeth. She is struggling with so many things from her divorce, to trying to survive day to day life all the while fighting against her ex husband and his horrible sister. You really feel her struggle at times but as the story progresses you see Elisabeth grow into a strong independent woman. The main thing I related with her on was her love and devotion she has for her children. No matter what she is going through she always fights for and puts her children first. I also loved the mix of romance with an old flame and mystery when someone turns up dead. And that someone is the lady that Elizabeth decides to invest in to start her own business. But when she finds Lousia has been murdered her problems only get worse financially speaking as she loses the money she has invested. Add to this the added stress of her ex flame being the one who is on the murder case which only adds to Elizabeth’s mounting stress. Will the person responsible for the murder be who Elizabeth expects? Will she be able to find her feet and get back on track on her own to support herself and her kids? And what of the old flame, is his appearance back in her life the sign of something new that was lost or will it just lead to more stress and confusion.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-07-28 14:30:282022-08-01 12:52:40Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Kerry Carr
This book was a fun and exciting ride al the way through. Full of characters you could connect with, as well as love or hate! The story took many twists and turns. I did not expect things to happen at times that they did! The book was a true diamond in the rough, and I loved reading it every minute!
Something I loved about this book besides all the characters that really aided and added to the story on their own (which was perfectly done if I may say) Elizabeth, was a character that was a true gem. She was someone who I would look up to as a mother, you could not only read, but truly feel how much she loved her children and would do anything for them! And she jugged all this despite personal issues she was facing, but again it was her way of coping with the things in her life. She was real, and her realism made her such a commendable characters. Loved the murder and the mystery that surrounded as well. This was a new author for me, and certainly not my last! I could not put this down, loved it!
The book was a true master piece from start to finish. One that I do very much highly recommend to everyone! I will defiantly say its a must read! Not one to be passed up! Truly a golden read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-07-28 08:30:092022-07-28 13:25:28Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Newly divorced Elizabeth Candew has a mountain of bills, a dwindling bank balance, and a litany of home projects that need attending. To make things worse, her ex is playing cat and mouse with the child support check. Elizabeth’s prayers for financial solvency seem to be answered when she meets the glamorous and seemingly reputable Louisa Davenport, who invites her to join the business opportunity of a lifetime.Despite her better instincts, Elizabeth uses her already groaning credit card to invest heavily in the business. Her problems multiply when she turns up for training, only to learn that Louisa has been murdered and she can’t get a refund. The tension mounts when she discovers the guy who broke her heart in high school is back in town. He’s also the detective assigned to solve the murder. Elizabeth has ideas of her own about who did it. Stitch by Stitch is a small-town mystery set in Connecticut. If you like stories about life in suburbia shot with humor and a bit of romance, you’ll enjoy this engrossing read.
She grew up in New York City and currently lives in Connecticut. A life-long lover of reading, her favorite childhood books include Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume, each of which she read at least ten times. (She named her first child Margaret.)
Some of her current favorite writers include Anne Tyler, Jo Jo Moyes, Nick Hornby, and Liane Moriarty.
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Chicago, 1887 – Events start suddenly for Emma. She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck. Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town. Will the robbers evade capture? Will Emma and Jeremy emergency unscathed?
Home again, there’s time for things to settle down to normal though Emma never wants to settle for normal. She looks to the newspaper for new cases. When one of these starts to take up all of her time, she asked Jeremy to step-in on a second case.
Both become entangled in the two cases with both of them offering the other support as needed. Emma’s case involves a murder and a missing husband. Jeremy’s case involves child labor and possible sabotage. Things aren’t as they seem in either case. Tough decisions are made and they made Emma and Jeremy reevaluate those around them.
As a huge fan of all things Pride and Prejudice, the moment I stumbled across this book I knew that I needed to read it! It didn’t take me very long to fall in love with Eliza, who the author did a fantastic job of turning into a modern-day mix of Agatha Christie and the lovable Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Bennet Darcy of the original book. I loved that the author put time and effort into the other characters, making it obvious to readers of the Pride and Prejudice book which descendants there at the reunion resemble the main characters of the original book. Due to the name of the book, I knew it would be a mystery novel, and the author blew me away with how she was able to develop the mystery while also throwing a bit of romance into the novel. Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
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Witch Charm is the fourth book in the MacKenzie coven mystery series by Sonia Parin. I enjoyed this book as I did the previous ones, but I just feel like something is missing I can’t quite put my finger on. I’m enjoying all of the banter between Lexie, Luna, Jonathan, Octavia, Mirabelle, and Catherine but I just feel like there’s some thing that could take this series over the edge and make it that much better. The author does a great job of writing and there were only minor grammatical errors. I found plenty of humor but not quite as much “mystery as I’m looking for. I will continue to read the series however and see where it goes from here.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Colleen Noyeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngColleen Noyes2022-07-24 22:29:212022-08-08 22:31:06Witch Charm by Sonia Parin – Review by Colleen Noyes
What a fun book with a mix of the current Darcy clan living at Pemberley and the history of Elizabeth Bennett and her Mr. Darcy! Eliza wants to learn more about her family and why her father left England so she goes to Pemberley for a family reunion. She meets up with her cousin Joy Bingley, Jane’s relative, her goofy Aunt Iris, and a handsome Heath. All is going well until a body is found in the fountains and no one knows who the killer is. Eliza and her clan start snooping and start to find out secrets surrounding the staff, the family, and the house. I loved the characters, the setting at Pemberley, the snippets from Elizabeth’s journal, and the story line which kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2022-07-24 20:26:162022-07-25 10:30:23Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Audrie Harrington
Murder Most Pemberley is the first book in the Eliza Darcy Mysteries series. I always enjoy a new take on Austen’s works, and this was a fun read. This story is set in modern-day times with the ancestors of Darcy and other characters from Pride and Prejudice. Eliza is American and has skipped across the pond to meet her father’s family in England. What starts as curiosity about her family turns into a murder mystery. I enjoyed the characters and the story. It was a fun, light-hearted read, which leaves me looking forward to the next book in the series. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series soon.
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This fun murder mystery really blew me out of the water. I have read a couple of this authors books and personally she is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Every book I have read of hers has been amazing and this one is no different. The characters are well developed, realistic, and bring the story together as a whole. The mystery was just enough to keep you on the edge of your seat while reading this incredible mystery. However not only did the murder mystery help bring this book alive but its also full of nutty relatives, romance, and of course plenty of tea, this book really had it all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-07-24 17:44:342022-07-25 10:25:41Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by stephanie nicole
I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic cozy mystery with a Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice twist. American Eliza Darcy travels to “Merry Old England” to attend a Darcy/Bennet family reunion. However, Eliza has an ulterior motive for going, and that is to resolve the estrangement between her father and uncle. Having arrived in England and explored the vast Pemberley estate of her ancestors, Eliza has to, “channel her inner Agatha Christie” when a dead body surfaces. Suddenly afternoon tea is replaced by murder and mayhem, especially as the body count starts rising. When clues to the murder begin to merge with her investigation into her family’s rift, she decides to let loose her “inner wannabe sleuth”, even though she promised to keep out of the official Scotland Yard investigation. With the help from the handsome Heath Tilney, and her batty great-aunt, Eliza rushes to untangle the web of lives and secrets, and still finds time to flirt with her British heartthrob. Three murders later and the clues are running out as Eliza keeps investigating and realises that her own life is in danger. This was a great read, I loved the fact that all the characters were descendants of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and I loved all the Austen references dotted through the book. Eliza is a wonderful heroine and could just as easily have been in a Jane Austen novel herself. I felt immersed in the story and engaged with the characters. The storyline had me hooked and the plot twists kept me guessing, making it very hard to put this book down! I look forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-07-24 12:15:402022-07-25 10:15:48Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Jennifer Gordon
What a clever murder mystery! Eliza is heading to a family reunion in jolly ole- England, a Darcy/Bennet one. She meets Heath at the airport. Could it be fate that brought them together? I loved watching the chemistry with these two. What an entertaining tale told with a taste of snippets of Jane Austen at the beginning of each chapter. A tale of murder and romance. Eliza can’t resist helping Scotland Yard when drama happens at the reunion. I can’t blame her. Wouldn’t you like to make sure it isn’t you next? Humor, mystery, characters that will entertain you as you try to figure out who did it (No, I own’t tell you who, tsk!) The plot is smooth, twits abound, with characters galore. The older characters will have you laughing out loud as you read. This is a wonderful book. I look forward to more from this author. What a delight to read with your tea and crumpets.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-07-23 22:05:002022-07-25 10:00:07Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Shelly Kittell
Murder Most Pemberley is an interesting story. It is the first book in the series and held a lot of promise. Unfortunately some of the characters frustrated me making it difficult to connect with them which in turn, made it hard to connect with the storyline. The premise is predictable but it did have some fun qualities. For me the story didn’t flow easily it felt a little stilted at times. Sometimes less is more as there are a lot of English colloquialisms/slang/ phrases and it felt like too much. This story reads as though aimed at a younger reader as in it is a YA cozy mystery than for an older audience.
Eliza Darcy is visiting England and her relatives. She and her friends and crazy Great Aunt decide to do some super sleuthing. Whilst there they soon find themselves embroiled in murder and mayhem.
If you love Jane Austen and/or Agatha Christie then this maybe right up your alley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-07-23 18:33:292022-07-25 09:55:37Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Jenni Bishop
I loved reading this book. It was a perfect blend of romance an mystery. I loved the Austen play on the story as well with a good mystery that was afoot. It a pleasurable read that really gave a lot, kept you intrigued, and kept you wanting to go with the characters to learn who the real culprit was!
Eliza was great all around! Loved her wit and her sense of humor that went along with the mystery that was needing to be solved. Things were very well written, visually and the story developed at a very well done pace. I was very intrigued and laughing as I read! The secrets that surfaced and as the questions were raised, I was rooting for Eliza and her potentially perfect match. The writing was perfect. Well done with its own realism. I really had fun with this book. I fell in love with this book so easily! Loved it! I loved how the author crated a true mystery, and felt we were in the times of Austen and the adventures she had written. Eliza was a commendable character. I enjoyed the character development as well!
Wonderful! It was perfect in every which way The story was very bewitching with its own spell as well. I loved it so! I highly recommend this book and author. Must read on both ends for sure! A brilliant read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-07-23 13:11:142022-07-25 09:46:27Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Lorrene Huisman
I really enjoyed this cosy romance. I loved the reference to Jane Austin and the connection the author makes. I really loved Eliza’s character. She is a determined lady and when she wants to solve something you can be sure she will solve it. Our story is based in the English countryside while men are gentlemen and ladies are supposed to act like ladies. Eliza travels there to visit her family and to find out just what happened between them and her father. However like most families there are the nice people and also the not so nice people and some are just plain crazy. When murders start to happen Eliza realises she needs to solve more than just the family history. This book is a fun Cozy Mystery which will have you laughing with a sprinkle of romance and a touch of danger this book is a captivating read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-07-23 09:21:042022-07-25 09:40:11Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Kerry Carr
Eat a crumpet. Check. Say “bloody hell” in an English pub. Check. Solve three murders and fall in love? Definitely not on the list. But when England dishes up murder, even an American girl knows it’s time to channel her inner Agatha Christie.
American Eliza Darcy travels to Merry Old England to partake in a Darcy/Bennet family reunion for one reason: to solve the estrangement between her father and uncle. Not long after Eliza’s arrival and exploration of the vast estate of her ancestors, a dead body surfaces. Murder and mayhem replace afternoon teas and flirting with her British heartthrob. Eliza has every intention of keeping her snoot out of official Scotland Yard business, but when clues to the murder begin to merge with her investigation into her family’s rift, her inner wannabe sleuth self-activates.
With the help of her batty great-aunt and the sexy Heath Tilney, Eliza hurries to untangle the web of lies and secrets. As corpses start to pile up faster than the clues, Eliza fears the estate’s family graveyard will swallow another body: hers.
Jessica Berg, a child of the Dakotas and the prairie, grew up amongst hard-working men and women and learned at an early age to “put some effort into it.” Following that wise adage, she has put effort into teaching high school English for over a decade, being a mother to four children (she finds herself surprised at this number, too), bask- ing in the love of her husband of more than fifteen years and losing herself in the imaginary worlds she creates.
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This is the first book that I have read of Carmen Radtke’s, I haven’t read a book involving women coming from Canada to become wives of miners. I will admit that this book didn’t pull me in at first, but as I continued into the book I found myself not being able to put it down. I can’t wait to read the first book, as this is the second book. Alyssa is an odd person and I am as well so I feel rather drawn to her presence in this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2022-07-21 07:09:172022-07-21 07:09:17The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
This was a great travel audible book. Emma, age 16, works in the family bakery and holds her own when things get rough. Now, even though she has been trained, she has no experience. But that does not stop her from getting involved. She has a habit of writing things down that seem out of place. Actually that’s clever for someone her age. This was a high energy suspenseful story. Questions asked, and questions answered is what you will find throughout this story. The author has quite the imagination and her story keeps everyone entertained. This is a great story for teens and young readers alike. This is a historical novel, which generally I don’t read, but this one drew my interest. I’m happy I took the chance, and look forward to reading the others in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2022-07-19 14:46:232022-07-21 06:38:31Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) Audio Book by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Cindy Mayberry
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