Drugs, murder, mental illness…In the Adirondacks, Hen witnesses the assault of his neighbor Miss Sally. The problem is that he recognizes the voice of one of the attackers and a homemade bracelet left at the scene…Tyler, his 17 yr old brother. This starts the drama that will leave you on the the edge of your seat. It’s that exciting and thrilling that you have to know what’s going on and what’s happening. Every character plays an important part in the story. There are twists and surprising turns. Loved every minute of it. Highly recommend this book.
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 Kittell2021-08-01 09:49:232021-08-03 11:28:47Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Shelly Kittell
This was an absolutely fun read. I was laughing throughout the book just imagining what was happening and how someone could get themselves involved in trouble at every turn. No matter how hard she tried Sophie could not keep her nose out of this crime and it seemed that she was proving that curiosity is not always a good thing. Sophie’s character, and all of the others as well, was so fun and easy to associate with as normal everyday person and someone that I would love to hang out with, can’t wait for the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Bassetthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Bassett2021-07-31 07:06:422021-08-03 10:46:05Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte – Review by Samantha Bassett
From the very first chapter, J.D. Spero’s Boy on Hold pulls you in! A fantastically written mystery written from several characters point of view, the author does a fantastic job at completely painting the picture. Spero dives deep into the brutal realities of mental illness, addiction and murder, showing how much each character is affected by it. I really enjoyed how well she was able to show how complex mental health can be. Boy on Hold was my first book by J.D. Spero, but it won’t be my last!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Kearney2021-07-30 21:56:532021-08-03 10:18:07Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Kayla Kearney
Henry “Hen” Trout has a good life for a seven year old. Hen has an awesome big brother, Tyler, a best friend, Murphy, and is studying how to set a hedgehog trap. When Hen sees a horrifying attack on his neighbor and babysitter, Ms. Sally, his world gets turned upside down. Hen doesn’t want to believe what his memory and the evidence is telling him, that Tyler was involved, but there are just somethings that can’t be wrong.
Tyler Trout has a great mom and a fantastic little brother that he adores. Tyler also has dark feelings that he hasn’t been able to fight lately. Tyler has found two things that help with the feelings, his mom and something he shouldn’t want. Tyler’s mom isn’t an option these days as she works too many hours.
This is a slow burn. I wasn’t getting it at first. Finally, when it clicked, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the relationship between Hen and Tyler. Tyler is as protective of Hen as Hen is of Tyler. There are so many scenes throughout the book that made me glad I was alone when reading. I yelled at characters not to do what they were about to do, like when Marcella broke Derek’s heart unknowingly. I needed her to take that back so badly. Be prepared to be hooked. JD Spero creates full characters to be loved and hated in this small town. I have to know if Louis finally came home!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-07-30 20:01:172021-08-03 08:53:28Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by M Policicchio
Slow to start, Boy on Hold by JD Spero, has twist & turns that made it impossible to put down. I am amazing how JD put into prospective mental illness and how it affects not only the person suffering, but everyone that knows that person.
Boy on Hold, starts off as more JV, and then turns into a complex novel of forgiveness & how hard it is.
Hen’s thoughts of how love could be like Play Dough, as described in this passage, blew my mind: “Hen imagined love was like Play Dough. He could keep it warm in his hand and mush it around, change its shape. It would get under his fingernails and into the grooves of his thumbprint. Once, Hen ate some. It tasted okay. Sometimes, tiny specs fell onto the kitchen floor and dried into hard pebbles. Mom would sweep them up and throw them away. Was love like that? Could it change like that?” ***Page 3189 of 4103 78% finished.
The one passage that broke me down and made me connect with Marcella in a way no author has ever done; is this: “He knew who she really was—a broken woman who lived in denial. She loved the wrong people, suffering valiantly, hurting those who loved her most.” *** Page 3359 of 4103 82% finished.
This is a five star book, showing a mother’s love, a brothers ultimate passion of belief in his older brother and how mental illness is passed from family member to family member with no one ever noticing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenn Bethhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenn Beth2021-07-30 12:12:002021-07-30 13:36:15Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jenn Beth
Wow, this was my first book by R. Weir and the first book I have read from the Jarvis Mann Detective series and now I want to get all of them. I did not realize this was book number 8 in the series but it really didn’t matter, there was enough backstory when it was needed that I was not missing anything I needed to know.
Jarvis is a PI he keeps unfolding this mystery right before your eyes. Every twist and turn in this book has another lead to follow, along with a bunch of really unsavory people.
Mann in the Crossfire is a page turner that kept me reading until the very end.
I love when you can find a book by an author you haven’t read before and then want to read more because of their writing. R. Weir will be an author I watch from now on to make sure I don’t miss a new book.
I loved this book and am so excited to have found this author. This cozy mystery hits all of the right notes. And to find out it’s part of a series – even better!! Such a fun story and I loved trying to figure out how it would resolve. So good.
This was an absolutely fun read. I was laughing throughout the book just imagining what was happening and how someone could get themselves involved in trouble at every turn. No matter how hard she tried Sophie could not keep her nose out of this crime and it seemed that she was proving that curiosity is not always a good thing. Sophie’s character, and all of the others as well, was so fun and easy to associate with as normal everyday person and someone that I would love to hang out with, can’t wait for the next book.
Jenna Harte is going to be on my list from now on! This book was such a fun and cozy mystery! Its a first for me to read of hers, and I loved it loved it!! We begin in a small town with everyone knowing everyone, and more than just a friendly neighbor. Sophie a newly committed coupon lover stumble upon the murder of her coupon queen mentor Marla. Feeling somewhat caught between helping to solve this who done , and going about her everyday life…she takes the latter. This book is so fun and funny and very unpredictable We watch as it a mad dash to find out who has done this and why, and enjoy a delightful cast of characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-07-29 00:46:422021-07-29 07:46:51Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte- Review by Lauren West
Loved this book!! Such a great mystery that kept me reading into the night (long after I should have been asleep lol)! Kept me guessing and theorising about whodunnit!!
It’s the 2nd in the series but the 1st I have read so I will definitely need to go back and read #1!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gillianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGillian2021-07-28 22:20:142021-07-29 07:45:25Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Gillian Fawell
Sophie Parker returns and there’s another mystery in town when her couponing friend and club member is found dead! Found in the middle of mystery again, Sophie is determined to figure out who could have killed her friend. Could it have been her nemesis?
This cozy mystery, Death of a Coupon Queen, by Jenna Harte is another hit in my book! This is a light-hearted, fun mystery read. Harte does an amazing job developing characters and storyline. This story kept me entertained, made me laugh, and had me turning the pages until the mystery was solved! I love this one as much as the first and can’t wait for the next Sophie Parker mystery!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2021-07-28 21:47:152021-07-29 07:44:25Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Jess Engel
Death of a Coupon Queen is the second book in the series, Sophie Parker Mystery. It can be a stand-alone book but you may want to read book one to get the subtle details found in the first book. I love psychological murder thriller books but I am starting to like the simple cozy mystery genre. Jenna Harte is an amazing storyteller. Her attention to detail is what makes this story fun and interesting. The characters are fun-loving and personal. Sophie has a mentor who is a coupon queen who just happens to be killed with her shears. I highly recommend this story for a nice book to curl up, get lost, and leave everything behind.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-07-28 18:20:182021-07-29 07:37:28Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Erica Fish
Boy on Hold is an excellent story. Focusing on 7 year old Hen, his 17 year old brother, Tyler, and their mom, Marcella, their lives are turned upside down when Tyler is accused of a horrible crime. Hen happened to be a witness to the crime, and is lost and confused by the accusation against Tyler.
J.D. Spero did a fantastic job of portraying the characters in their elements–the thought processes of a 7 year old innocent child, the confusing mind of a 17 year old boy, and the heartache of a mama caught in the middle of a terrible mess with her children. The story itself kept me guessing, going back and forth on who was guilty and what really happened. A fantastic story and I am looking forward to reading the sequel next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-07-28 12:31:052021-07-29 07:24:23Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Kayla Bullock
This is an enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery with a great main character in our heroine, Sophie Parker. Sophie is trying to just live a normal life whilst making ends meet, her relationship with her difficult great-aunt has improved and she’s now dating a airplane repo man, AJ. She’s also working part time at the library telling fairy tales, but then she discovers that her coupon tutor and mentor has been murderer. Having already had a close call with murder herself she is reluctant to get involved but is soon back in sleuthing mode once her curiosity gets the better of her. However this new investigation puts not only her career and her relationship at risk but also her life. This is a fun lighthearted read with a gripping storyline and plenty of plot twists that kept me hooked and guessing as to the identity of the murderer. I didn’t realise it was the second book in the series and I read it happily as a standalone story, however I am keen to read the first book as their are references about Sophie’s previous case which had me intrigued.
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 Gordon2021-07-28 11:49:382021-07-29 07:23:54Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Sophie is living with everyone’s favorite type of Aunt, quirky. This is a good mystery to read, smooth reading for anyone who loves a good “who done it” type. Full of humor and some romance, this book is for everyone. Sophie is a strong character and easy to like. I highly recommend this book for anyone.
Cozy mystery is one of my favorite genres. Usually set in a small town, with a heroine being a sleuth, gossip, action, humor and murder – they are usually huge hits with me. Sophie Parker is happy with her part time job trading coupons until she finds out her coupon mentor is dead and she gets tangled in the mystery. She then puts her romance and her job aside and takes it on her head to solve the mystery despite the disapproval of her boyfriend. Will she be able to find the murderer? It is a fun read, and I finished it in one sitting. A great book.
This was my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. Sophie finds herself wrapped up in the mystery of her coupon group members death. I really enjoyed this story and felt connected and really couldnt put it down. Will be reading more from this author
‘Death of a Coupon Queen’ by Jenna Harte follows Sophie Parker as she finds herself entangled in the murder of Marla Naylor, the reigning ‘coupon queen’ of Jefferson Grove. Harte strikes a great balance between quirkiness and intrigue- what may seem like a wacky premise is perfectly blended with the peculiar events surrounding Marla’s death to form its own new take of the quintessential ‘who dun’ it.’ It is a mystery that the audience will be eagerly turning the pages of the book to see the next piece of the puzzle Sophie finds in her efforts to find the truth.
The bizarreness of a small-town coupon group suddenly with a corpse at their doorstep unsurprisingly gives rise to its own set of compelling and lovable characters. Harte breathes life into her expertly crafted cast- so much so they could be real people. At the end of the book, I felt like I had been living in the tight-knit community of Jefferson Grove- like I could go to the infamous Booty Burgo and pound a few drinks with Junior Junior Mason, the resident landscaper, or peruse the local fair to have a bite of Aunt Rose’s acclaimed huckleberry pie. Having such a vivid set of potential players to the murderous scheme makes the mystery all the more juicier as you try to figure out who on earth killed Marla and for what possible reason.
The highlight of the book, however, is our resident town sleuth Sophie Parker, who often somehow unwittingly finds herself embroiled in deadly plots such as this one. A quick, sharp and bright young woman, Sophie’s endeavours to uncover the next clue is a delight to read about and a sense of camaraderie arises when you learn new things in tandem with her. Beyond her search for answers however, getting to track Sophie’s development throughout the story is a boon. As trickles of her past are revealed as the story progresses, her actions in the present are coloured by this context and readers are given a greater appreciation when she manages to break free of the shackles binding her. Whether it be in regards to her sweet relationship with AJ ‘Flyboy’ Devlin or her tumultuous rivalry with Vivie Danner, the strides Sophie makes to step out of the shadow of her family’s reputation is worth it alone to pick this story up.
All-in-all if you’re in the mood for a captivating spin on a murder mystery that’s set against a bizarre but welcoming backdrop of a coupon-group of all things, then Harte’s ‘Death of a Coupon Queen’ will satiate this desire and then some.
Great cozy mystery! We meet Sophie, whom lives with her great Aunt Rose, working part time at a library and as a bartender, is a suspect when she goes over to her “coupon” mentor Marla’s house, whom winds up dead. With twists along the way, Sophie tries to find out whom would commit this crime. There are so many questions on “Who Done It”. Can I just say that Aunt Rose is the best! This book is entertaining, fun, light with a twist of mystery all wrapped into a great story! Highly recommended!
Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte. This is a super fun who done it and cozy mystery. This is the story of Sophie who is trying to live her best life, living with her Aunt Rose and working 2 jobs to make ends meet. She is also learning about coupon’s from a group of women trying to save money. When her coupon mentor is found murdered Sophie is questioned but gives her statement and leaves it at that. Since Sophie was the last person to see Marla her mentor alive a lot of the focus is on her. A.J. Sophie’s boyfriend is not happy with the prospect of Sophie being involved in another murder. Sophie decides she better do her own investigation to clear her name. This is a fun who done it that has a few laughs along the way.
Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte was a great Cozy Mystery. Sophie Parker is back home in the town she grew up with living with her Aunt Rose. She is working two jobs, one at the library and one at a local bar. Sophie is a member of the coupon club with several other women. Sophie finds the couple Queen Marla’s dead body. She cannot help but ask questions and get herself into trouble trying to solve the murder.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2021-07-26 18:42:062021-07-28 07:14:19Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Paula R Sayers
Cozy mysteries are often one of the favorite comfort genres. Small town feel, characters almost out of Mayberry, gossip, drama, murder and a dash of humor make this a great lighthearted read if you want to try to figure out who took out the Coupon Queen. Marla is found dead in her living room. Who did it? Sophie Parker finds her dead body and gets embroiled in the mystery. She puts romance, her jobs and other items at risk while she does this. Oh, she gets pulled into love triangles of two sisters and a garden that holds secrets. I just can’t say much about the book because you have to read it. It’s so funny and a great read. The characters are very memorable. Aunt Rose and Carl,, Vive and Tracy, Ellie. You have to visit this town. Highly recommend.
This is the first book I’ve read by JD Spero. When reading thrillers i stick with authors and R L Stein and Stephen King, but wow! I am glad that I branched out and took a chance with this author! This was a fast paced thriller focusing on two brothers Hen and Tyler. It’s a double perspective going back and forth between the two brothers. I was not expecting the plot twist at all! It kept me reading into the night wanting more. I had to know what was going to happen next. She is a very well written author and I’m very excited to read book two! I’m going to add JD on my list of thriller authors to keep track of and buy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2021-07-25 22:32:232021-07-26 12:57:05Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Crystal Jimmo
Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte was an interesting read for me, the synopsis caught my attention right away, but I wasn’t sure it was for me. But boy oh boy does Ms. Harte capture you from the beginning and you’ll never know what hit you by the end of the book. Death of a Coupon Queen is full of mystery, drama, fun characters and so much more. While I love cozy mysteries this one was an interesting one, I loved the scenery Ms. Harte paints, her characters kept me interested, and gave me quite a few laughs. So if your looking for a good cozy mystery to just be able to escape reality for a while then I highly recommend Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte.
Boy On Hold is my first read by JD Spero and it did not disappoint. Marcella Trout is a single mom raising a young boy, Henry, and a 17 year old, Tyler. Henry witnesses something that no 6 to 7 year old should have to witness, a murder. As the story unfolds to who killed the neighbor, we learn about secrets among family, the power of forgiveness and what is the truth. You will also get into the mind of someone who is struggling with a mental illness. This story definitely held my interest and made me emotional at times. I look forward to reading Boy Released.
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Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte is the second book in the Sophie Parker Mystery series. I just discovered this series and will say it is quite enjoyable. This can be read as a standalone book and completely enjoyed. Sophie is drawn into the mystery of her coupon mentor being murdered. Will she solve the mystery before the police? I really enjoyed the story and characters. This is a fun, cozy mystery where everyone has a secret to keep. Sophie is a fun, enjoyable character and I look forward to reading more about her. I read this all in one go and look forward to catching the first book and reading more of the series from there. This is a nice getaway book and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte was a cute and fun murder mystery mixed romance. Jenna Harte created good character development where I found myself suspecting each person that Sophie introduced as a suspect. I also enjoyed the character development you saw in Vivie. Get ready for murder, mayhem, love. The end was a great shock and I enjoyed the book.
I’ve read several of the novels in this series. Just like in previous ones I’ve read, Lake of Flowers (Lord Hani #5) is full of intrigue and mystery, both personal and political. This is a really fascinating period in Ancient Egyptian history, as the records were destroyed by later kings, so I loved being able to read a fictionalised version of what may have happened. The writing is so detailed and the historical aspects were so interesting. What really makes the novel interesting is Hani’s character development, as his ideals and his loyalty are tested. A cosy mystery read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2021-07-23 08:52:492021-07-23 09:42:56Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries, book 5) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Netania Lim
This is a must-read psychological thriller by J.D. Spero. Boy on Hold is a YA cozy mystery and a surprising tale. It is told in multiple POV’s, which I love, giving you an insight into what the characters are thinking and who they are. JD gives us a raw look at mental illness, drug addictions, murder and more all taking place in a small town. There is also secrets waiting to be unfolded, truths waiting to be found, peeling back layer by layer of mystery to get to the truth of the plot.
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 Bishop2021-07-22 00:33:452021-07-23 09:09:53Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jenni Bishop
This book kept me interested from the beginning. I usually do not read many mysteries but this one was truly amazing. I fell in love with the characters. The plot took me by surprise. I wasn’t expecting it to happen the way it did. This book is a great cozy mystery. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-07-20 21:06:172021-07-22 19:17:33Death of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte–Reviewed by Jerricka
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