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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Death under Palm Trees: A Jack and Frances 1930s mystery (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 4) by Carmen Radtke, 5 stars.

This is a great historical mystery that honors Agatha Christie. Having never read this author before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. The characters are interesting and quite pleasant. They are all unique and really adept to the sleuthing they are asked to do. The story itself is quite interesting too. Set in the 30s, it is interesting to see the times in the different countries. As an Amercian, I did have a bit of trouble with different terms, but not enough to deter from the story. It is so easy to look them up now anyway. Regardless, I could not put the book down until I finished and I was kept guessing the whole time.

This was a fun, interesting historical cozy mystery with lots of twists and turns. I thought it was over, but then realized I was only halfway through! I highly recommend it and cannot wait to read the rest of the books in this series.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Death under Palm Trees: A Jack and Frances 1930s mystery by Carmen Radtke is the fourth book on the Jack and Frances mysteries. This is a truly enjoyable series and I am enjoying each book that is part of it. With each new book I feel like you connect with the characters even more. It has been great to watch them develop over the course of the four books and it is always so easy to pick right back up with them.
The story was an interesting one. I was pulled into it and couldn’t wait to see how it would all turn out. This is a great book that is worth a read.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this author’s writing and it was a first time read of their work for me! I for sure will be goin back to read other things they have written. This cozy mystery, was a fun read as well as very well put together. I loved the comfort of the storyline and the characters certainly made it fun to read this!

The mystery was very much more than delightful. I needed a nice cup of hot cocoa to enjoy as I read this in all truth and honesty. Personally I grew up loving the board game named “Clue” and this book was literally the board game for me. As in my mind, I enjoyed playing along the side of our beloved characters to figure out who the murderer was. I was suspicious for the ending, but I can admit I was not a good sleuth and was wrong haha. I loved our characters who were working to solve the mystery under the true investigators noses, and the story time line was really awesome in the sense, as it made things very fun!

The story was very much well put together. It had its moments where the time line fit in so well that I felt I was living in the moments of the characters as they found something out that would and did lead them to the next. The book was a fast read for me, but fun and sweet all in the sense of what I would hope for in a cozy mystery, This one certainly took the cake though! It was very much enjoyed by this reader!

If your looking for a cozy mystery that satisfies your wants and has its own adventurous quirkiness then you need to look no further. It was certainly a fun and delightful read. I had a ray of sunlight providing fun, smiles, enjoyment and even a few gasps along the way! The author did a wonderful job on this book!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Cora Ryan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I am really in love. I didnt realize the book was part of a series and will definitely be checking out the rest.
This cozy mystery is a perfect read while snuggled up in a blanket drinking hot cocoa.
The story is very well written and captivating. The more I read the more I wanted to know more and see where the story led me.
Highly recommend!!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great murder mystery which will keep you guessing. It is a classic whodunit and the clues will lead you on a quest to discover the truth.
I love the main characters of Frances, Jack and Uncle Sal. The fact that they aren’t professional detectives but are able to go undercover as hired help and work out the clues was great fun to read.
The author does an amazing job of setting the scene of the life of the rich in 1931.
This book is full of twists and turns so you will be kept guessing from start to end.
It was a really enjoyable read.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Moriah Venable

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Death Under Palm Trees is a fourth novel in the Jack and Frances mystery series by Carmen Radtke.

Jack and Frances are supposed to be guests at a New Years party but instead are asked to help in solving the theft of government documents.

With help from others, they go undercover in hopes of catching who stole the documents. In the meantime, there is a murder that needs to be solved.

I have not read the previous novels in this series but this was so much fun to read! I will have to go back and read the previous novels to learn more about the characters and their interaction as well as the other mysteries that they solved.

The time period was fun to go to. It had a Great Gatsby vibe to it.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Death Under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke is book four the the Jack and Frances mysteries. This book can be read as a standalone without missing too much.

Jack, Frances and Uncle Sal are in Nice attending a party as the guests of honor. Of course, mystery never sleeps though and they are needed to go undercover. Can they solve the theft issue or will they fail to keep their undercover roles?

It was interesting to watch them go undercover while trying to pretend they don’t know each other. It gave an added layer of suspense, wondering if they would be found out. There is a lot of secrets and suspense throughout the story keeping you on your toes. The characters seemed well developed and you can tell a lot of work went to making everything seem authentic. While not my normal read, it was good!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Tatyana Turley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars

A group of people are chosen to help with a murder that needs to be solved. Taking place in the 1930s there was wonderful attention to detail that made me feel like I was there solving the case with the characters. We get to experience the solving of this case as each character goes undercover. If you like mystery with a nice flare this is a great story to curl up with.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a mystery solving story that I enjoyed. This is a new author for me and I look forward to seeing what is next for her. This is a well written story that takes place during the 1930s. Three people are invited as guests to a party but unknown to them their host needs their help to solve a mystery of missing documents. Will they figure out this mystery before it goes public? I enjoyed the characters and what they brought to the story. They pulled me into the story almost from the beginning. It is fast paced in parts and engaging in others. I also enjoyed the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a great story that I highly recommend.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Death Under Palm Trees is the fourth book in Carmen Radtke’s Jack and Frances mysteries series. It takes place primarily in Nice, where a festive gathering is doubling as a trap to identify a leak of information from the British Government.
Jack and Frances are supposed to be enjoying a much-deserved break, after visiting Jack’s mother in London. They enjoy the journey, with wonderful sensory descriptions of the scenery they pass, but before they arrive they learn that their mystery-solving skills will be needed and they make arrangements to take on undercover roles that will enable them to snoop more effectively.
I really like how the undercover roles Jack and Frances take on allow us a view of the servants’ lives. We see their routines, the demands they must attend to, the gossip and secrets they are privy to. It’s clearly well-researched! And it’s fun to see them struggling to maintain the façade of being strangers to each other and to Aunt Mildred and Tommy, who they have come to visit.
There’s plenty of glamour as well in this book, although even the most glamorous characters seem to have something to hide. There are plenty of secrets to keep readers turning the pages. Is this character acting strange because they’re involved in stealing the secrets, or do they have a secret of their own to hide?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it gets five stars from me! Now I need to go back and read the rest of the series… I would recommend it to mystery fans, particularly those who like a 1930s setting!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Angela Hayes

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

 

 

Death Under Palm Trees is the fourth book in the Jack and Frances Mystery series by Carmen Radtke. As with the previous book/s, the story is a cleverly woven whodunnit- an historical murder mystery set in 1931, full of danger, witty banter, lavish details and descriptions, theft, murder and more…
We once more follow Jack and Frances- along with Uncle Sal, and Aunt Mildred on their latest ‘adventure’- exploring the glamourous settings with wonderfully charming details, really brings this story to life. I could see this making a wonderful television series- along the lines of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
Another fun read.

Thank you, Carmen Radtke!

 

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke
Genre – Cozy mystery, historical mystery, historical fiction
Page Count – 288 pages
Cover Designer – Fiona Leitch
Upstairs, Downstairs at the French Riviera
1931. Jack, Frances and Uncle Sal are supposed to be the guests of honour at a dazzling New Year’s party in Nice. But instead, their hostess needs their discreet help to solve the theft of government documents before it becomes public.
With all their plans awry, Frances swaps her evening gown for a maid’s uniform, Jack poses as chauffeur, and retired Vaudeville artist Uncle Sal intrigues the guest at the house party as a man of possibly nefarious mystery.
With their suspects out and about, including nights at the casinos, it is difficult to keep track of their suspects without raising suspicion about their roles. Just when Jack and Frances think they’ve solved the theft, a death under palm trees raises the stakes.
They need all their wits and ingenuity to unravel this tangled web and catch the murderer before a second victim dies …
If you love sparkling dialogue, glamorous settings and the charm of the Golden Age mysteries, you’ll enjoy Carmen Radtke’s cozy whodunnits, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Rhys Bowen and Carola Dunn.
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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not many times you end up reading a laugh out loud mystery. I really enjoyed this book and there were times when I was chuckling to myself reading this book.
Swindler’s Revenge is book 5 in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series by Ellen Butler .
Karina Cardinal is the feisty spirited heroine who has a knack of getting into trouble all the time. When her Ex Boyfriend, FBI agent Mike Finnegan, is accused of a serious crime, she cannot keep her hands off the case as she knows deep in her heart that he is innocent. With a little help, she intends to prove it just the same.
The book is a real page turner and keeps the reader hooked till the very end. Overall I loved the mystery.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Netania Lim

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love this series of books because they mix plot and character perfectly. I don’t think it is necessary to read the rest of the series to be able to read this one as a standalone, but you should because they’re all so good, and you also get a better handle on some of the minor characters where they have a history with the main character Karina, who is as dramatic as ever. The book is fast-paced and a page-turner. I never know quite what’s going to happen next and while all the books have a similar atmosphere, this one is still unique and doesn’t repeat what’s happened earlier.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Dani Dando

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an exciting read that follows on with much the same awesomeness as the previous installments. I absolutely adore the heroine, Karina, she is both relatable and literally takes no prisoners.

In this installment we see Karina taking on some pretty horrendous accusations about her recent ex. Knowing that they cannot be true she jumps into action, determined to do anything she can to clear his name. As always though, things are never simple and Karina ends up knee-deep in more than she bargained for.

This is a fun read, as always Butler delivers with style.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Paula R Sayers

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler was a page turning mystery. Karina Cardinal receives a knock on her door that throws her world into turmoil. The FBI is looking for her ex boyfriend, Mike. Mike is accused of taking a bribe of $1.2 million, but Karina refuses to believe he is guilty. Karina begins to investigate on her own to prove Mike is innocent.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler

5 +++++ Stars

This series has seriously become one of my favorite series ever! I think this one might be my favorite, I say might because it changes every time I read one! This author already sits up in my favorites and when a new release comes out it’s just automatic no matter the title, the synopsis or the cover, if it has her name..It’s an auto one click!

You could read all of these as standalones. Although I couldn’t imagine not having all of the books read in order to get the full effect. Especially this one, as I believe you would feel like you’re missing something. Also the connection to many of the characters truly needs to be made and understood to fully appreciate this story.

Miss Butler never stops making me smile and many times laugh out loud with Karina’s antics, and I’ve mentioned many times how I’d love to be her friend and partner in solving these mysteries she keeps falling into. I connected to her in the first book and absolutely love her!

The story kept me guessing and there were times I was so far off base I just laughed at myself.

I can not recommend this series and this book high enough and I can not wait to start at the beginning and read them all over again in the future!

Grab them all! You won’t be sorry!

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the element of surprise from the beginning to the end. The rabbit hole this sends you down, you’ll be more than happy where this book ends. The mystery and suspense will leave you mesmerized: This is entertaining, witty, and full of wonderful characters to make this read enjoyable.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler, 5 stars.
**This review may contain spoilers from previous books in the series.**

I constantly forget just how good this series is until I get into the next book. I swear, each book gets better and better. Each story is unique but still stays within the realm of the series. This book being about stolen money was interesting, especially when the suspect is someone we know. There are many twists and turns, keeping us on our toes and wondering just who all is involved.

Karina, as always, is yet again a great main character. She goes all out for those she cares about, jumping in head first to solve this. I also like the direction this series is heading and focusing more on the Silverthorne group. They have been my favorite since we first met them and really help define this series. We need to see much more of all of them in the future.

If you are a fan of intense mysteries with spectacular characters, this book and series are definitely for you. It can be read as a standalone, but the whole series is definitely worth your time.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is a crime mystery book that everyone can sit up with.

In the FBI, there are no softball cases, especially if an agent gets filthy. Karina Cardinal’s Saturday is off to a fast start, and it’s not because of the HGTV home improvement marathon she’s watching. The FBI is knocking at her home, looking for a fugitive. As if she could simply conceal one in her small apartment. Particularly one by the name of Mike Finnegan. A few months ago, the two of them dubbed it Splitsville, but Mike? Accept a bribe of $1.2 million? No and no, respectively. Regardless of how much proof the feds claim to have.

When a strange burner phone appears in Karina’s pocket, she has no doubts about who put it there. Mike is deep underground and so far off the grid that he requires assistance in determining who is framing him and why. Karina does what she does best: she dives in with both feet, oblivious to the hazards. What’s the problem with leaping before looking? You have the option of landing on a planet of dirt. And if an old foe begins playing hardball, you may find yourself six feet beneath it.

I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler. I LOVED this book. I read it in one sitting! Its the story of Karina Cardinal or KC to her friends. Karina is minding her own business for once and watching tv when someone pounds on her door. Its the FBI and they are demanding to know where her ex boyfriend Mike is and she is trying to tell them she doesn’t know. Mike Finnegan is her ex boyfriend and even though they aren’t together she knows he needs her help. Mike didn’t like Karina getting involved in all these situations but now he’s more interested because it involves him. Mike knows someone is out to frame him but he has no idea who or why? They are accusing him of embezzling millions of dollars and Karina knows he didn’t do that. While she is investigating she gets herself into problem after problem but that is just normal for Karina! This book can be read as a standalone but its so much better if you read them in order!

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
Five Stars

Swindler’s Revenge is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series by Ellen Butler. This series keeps getting better and better as they continue. Karina is on the hunt again. This time to help her ex, Mike, out of the trouble he is in with the FBI. This series can be read as standalones, but I highly recommend they be read in order to get the full effect of the backstory. I absolutely adore the way Ms. Butler injects a bit of humor into her stories. This one had me laughing out loud at the same time guessing how it was going to end. This is my new favorite of this series. I highly recommend this book, series and author. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Tracy Manderson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler

4 out of 5stars

I totally messed up by reading this book with out ready the first few books in this series. The Characters where well written and strong minded. Even though I liked the story line I was totally lost. As for reading this author has a new fan. Now I have to go back and start at the beginning of this series.

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Swindler’s Revenge (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5)by Ellen Butler- Review by Lauren West

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have only recently began to love mysteries, but its books like this that keep me interested. This book was fast paced, and unexpected. Action, suspense, intrigue, drama, and even some humor were just some of the tidbits wrapped up in this cozy mystery. This was book #5 so I have to backtrack to the first 4 because I can only imagine they were as good as this one.
The book begins with the FBI searching Karina’s home for her ex-boyfriend Michael who they believe has stolen $1.2 Million and then went offshore to the Cayman Islands. Karina immediately finds that information disturbing and uncharacteristic of the Michael she knows. As the story unfolds from there Karina is contacted by Mike and true to her belief finds that he was possibly framed, and he needs her help. As Karina, Mike, and the FBI race to uncover the truths the plot keeps thickening and of course keeps you guessing. This fun read is a must if you have not.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Juls Dick

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swindlers Revenge, by Ellen Butler is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinals series. This is the first book in this series I have read but I will be definitely going back to read the other books in the series. When FBI agents knock on Karina’s door looking for her ex-boyfriend Mike, who has allegedly stolen $1.2 million from the government, she knows that she needs to investigate it further. Utilising her skills and contacts in private security she is determined to help undercover the plot, especially since the FBI and IRS are following her. When Mike eventually makes contact she is even more determined to help clear his name. This was a really enjoyable novel, Karina is a strong woman who knows what she wants. I really liked the dynamic between the different characters and how they may continue growing in the future.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must preface this review in first stating that I absolutely loved this book. The character development is well thought out with Jayne’s family dynamic being something we have all experienced at one point or another in our lives.
This book starts out right away with action after Jayne and Meeka her wonderfully trained furry companion end up finding a body on the grounds of her recently deceased grandparents’ property. That is not the only surprise waiting for her when she arrives with the intent to clean stuff up to sell the homestead. Unfortunately, the sheriff doesn’t seem to inclined to investigate the murder on the grounds so Jayne opts to tackle this mystery on her own, after all it is in her blood as a former detective. As Jayne goes about investigating the murder, she learns certain things about her family history that she never knew. Along the way she meets a cast of unique characters and some opposition to her solving just what happened. Some secrets are not meant to be uncovered is this one of them? Can Jayne figuring out what happened, or will she find herself in trouble herself? This is one book you must read; I know I have already purchased the next few books in the series because I love Whispering Pines!

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire is an amazing murder mystery with lots of drama, suspense, and twists and turns to keep the reader interested from page one to the very end. Jayne has been gone from Whispering Pines for a long time, what will she discover when she goes back? Going back to Whispering Pines is supposed to be relaxing and calming but when she arrives, she discovers a lot of things that make her cap instincts kick in. Will she have what it takes to use those instincts again or will Jayne read and paint while clearing out her grandparents estate? You’ll have to read Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire to find out for yourself.

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Samantha Bassett

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton. This is a really fun book and it kept me reading until late in the night. I am new to cozy mysteries and this book will have me wanting to read more.
Anne Fremont loves gardening and is beginning to design gardens for members of the garden club. She is working on a special garden for a woman who is suffering from cancer. Anne believes that her death is not cancer but Murder.
Anne recruits other members of the garden club to find out what really happened. They start digging and so many secrets come out.
This book can be read as a standalone but, be prepared to want the first books of this series so you can enjoy more.

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. (A Backyard Farming Mystery Book 5)Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love these type of mysteries. At the end of a tiring day, pick up a book, set in a small town , a group of women meeting in a garden and then there is a murder, the murder of the head of the gardening club, President Billie Whitman. Everyone in the town is keeping a secret. Now it is upto Anne, the protagonist to trace the clues and solve the case. It is a light-hearted read with drama, secrets, danger and suspense. A very interesting plot and a dash of romance.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Amanda Lundin

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, I am hooked. This mystery had me reading at every opportunity possible; then had the nerve to end on a cliffhanger! Thank goodness book two is out!

Jayne is everything I want to be, a total baddy, and even has the same insecurities as me too! I adore their little village and love the details of the quirky residents. I don’t personally know a lot about Wicca but I feel they did a great job describing it in a respectful manner.

10/10 recommend!

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