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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series. This is a great start to the series. It is a cosy mystery filled with intrigue, murder, suspense, danger and a classic who dunnit.
Lexie has been asked to talk at the first book club and the book/author she discusses is Agatha Christie. Things seems to be going well until one of her friends dies suddenly.
Now Lexie needs to put all the skills she’s read about in detective stories to uncover who the murderer is. But it is a race against time as more people start turning up dead.
Will Lexie be able to solve this mystery? And with fingers of suspicion being pointed at Lexie as well can she prove her innocence?

I loved the authors writing style and how there was a mixture of Agatha Christie’s influence mixed in with the new story. The author did a great job with the characters as well all of them are unique and a little eccentric in certain ways.
I can’t wait to see what else this series has to offer.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Julie Johnson

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun, cozy read featuring Lexie. She loves a good mystery and can’t help herself when a member of her local book club is murdered. She takes it upon herself to investigate and try to find the culprit. In the meantime, other people around here are dropping like flies. Can she solve this mystery before it’s too late?

This author is a great storyteller! She references Agatha Christie a few times. These references flew over my head as I’ve never read any of her work (I need to fix that, right?!?!). However since reading this, I want to go and pick up some Christie and see what I’ve been missing.

I’m looking forward to more of Lexie and her adventures.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am really starting to enjoy reading these cozy murder mystery books. I have not really read too many traditional murder mystery books, so the Agatha Christie books that are referenced, I am not familiar with, but the author did a great job of blending them in, in a way that even novice murder mystery readers can follow. I absolutely loved Professor Lexie Driscoll’s attitude and her refusal to believe that the death at her first book club is natural causes. As she starts investigating further, she starts to see the cracks in the sophisticated wealthy town she is staying in. As she continues to investigate, more members of the book club she is running start dying. She is also juggling handsome suitors while trying to investigate and convince people to take her seriously. This is a fun and faced paced story with well written characters, fantastic descriptions and so many twists and turns, you could get dizzy. I did my best to try and solve the mystery before the end, but I did not. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson is the first book in the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub series. It follows Dr. and Professor Lexie Driscoll as she tries to solve the murder of her dear friend. We are introduced to a slew of quirky characters; many of whom live in a small but rich American suburb. This was a fast-paced book in the style of Agatha Christie. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a quick whodunit mystery with a strong female lead.

Reviewed by @WhisperHymer

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun read! A theme park, cats, and a murder mystery! I love the characters in this story. It’s really interesting to see how the cats interact with the humans in the book to try to solve the murder. No one wants their park to be shut down. I love the fact that the cats seem to have different gangs in the park. It adds a lot of interest and fun to the story. I cannot wait to read more!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Karole Petty

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book has the potential to be Great but, I believe the author missed the mark with character development, or perhaps that is how she wanted her main character to be. This is a new to me author, I will have to read another of her works before I will be recommending her to friends. I would say give this book a shot and form your own opinion. There were too many Agatha Christie references for me. I like to form my own conclusions or guesses of who done it and I feel this author was holding my hand leading me to the conclusion.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Karole Petty

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book has the potential to be Great but, I believe the author missed the mark with character development, or perhaps that is how she wanted her main character to be. This is a new to me author, I will have to read another of her works before I will be recommending her to friends. I would say give this book a shot and form your own opinion. There were too many Agatha Christie references for me. I like to form my own conclusions or guesses of who done it and I feel this author was holding my hand leading me to the conclusion.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Megan Rea

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a light-hearted murder mystery, then grab this book right now! This is your classic whodunit with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I adore the main character, Lexie, and her determination to figure out who murdered one of her dearest friends, Sylvia. Levinson does a great job paying homage to Agatha Christie throughout her novel and I can’t wait to pick up another one of her novels. I loved her characters and her plot line was well-thought-out and driven.
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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Purrfectly Framed is a great follow-up in this delightful series!

The book starts off with a bang right out of the gate! Cat groomer Molly finds herself embroiled in another murder mystery when her friend, Evan, finds the body of his old high school art teacher, Agnes, in his photography studio in the darkroom. Once the police get involved, Evan becomes their prime suspect when it is uncovered that she tried to ruin Evan’s aspirations of becoming a successful artist. However, he isn’t the only person who does not mourn Agnes’s death. It seems like no one liked her, and she had a reputation as a rotten human being who enjoyed spreading misery in everyone’s lives that she touched. Molly is determined to find the real killer before Evan goes to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

As with the first book, the mystery has many twists and turns. It was also sprinkled with Hartman’s wit and humor. And let’s not forget Molly’s cats, Percival and Jasper, who with their feline instincts, play a big role in solving the crime and protecting her. If you like cozy mysteries with a quirky cast of characters in a small town with a dash of romance, give this smart series a try!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight was the perfect cozy mystery! The setting was unique, taking place at a theme park, and the premise of the cats as nighttime rodent patrol was clever (I am now wondering how likely this is to actually occur!) The mystery itself was intriguing and the main character, Catherine (Cat) being surprised by her ability to communicate with the head cat, Zoe, was a fun added feature of the story! I’m not sure where the series might go next, but I’ll definitely check out Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 2!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just as I have come to expect from this author, this is a surprising, unique and well written story that caught my attention right from the word go! It has a fun feel about it, despite the overall nature of the story, and yet still managed to be intriguing to read. I loved the way the author developed the overall story and I found it to be a really interesting book to read.
This author is one of those that I no longer bother to read a description for. Her books are always great to read and I pick them up without hesitation. I would highly recommend all of her work and this book is just another one to add to the collection!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marder Mystery, amusement park, and cats! What a combo, but this book was great! This is book one in the series and boy was it enough to hook you in and be left wanting more! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I loved how different it was! The felines and the cleaning staff keep the Fairytale Forest theme park clean and rodent free. When a night shift worker named Cat (Catherine) follows Zoe (one of the cats) to the park’s main street, they find a manager strangled to death. Of course her 50 year old self and her friend Gloria are at the top of the suspect list. Just having a complaint against them didn’t help. With the help of her new feline friends, Cat must solve this murder! She has to clear her name. Yeah she didn’t like the lady, but she didn’t hate her so much that she’d kill her!! Working with cats to solve a murder. These ladies can’t resist a good mystery, but will they walk right into the murderers clutches as they investigate. Who will die next?! This book will have you not wanting to put it down! I kind of thought about who the killer would be and it was in my top few, but it was still so good. Sometimes I can guess the killer and other times I am left guessing! I loved it! Can’t wait to read more to the series!!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest Series. This is a Cozy Mystery that is perfect for curling up on the couch on a rainy day. I was hooked from the beginning and I had a hard time putting it down. I literally read in one afternoon only because with this author I can’t ever stop reading I have to know what is going to happen next. This author is one of my favorites and I’ve read several by her. This one is definitely going on my books to reread at a later time. This story takes place at an Amusement Park where one person is found dead. Can they find the Killer ? Can she solve this Mystery and clear her name? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A delightful mystery with a unique cast of characters. A murder at Fairytale Forest theme park has Cat at the top of the list of suspects. The victim is not well liked by Cat or anyone else for that matter. Knowing she is not the murderer she teams up with Zoe and the rest of the felines to solve the murder. The setting of this story is truly unique and one of my favorite parts of the book. I would definitely visit here if it was real.The characters are well written. I enjoyed reading along with them as the story unfolds. I could not put the book down having to know who the real murderer is. Will Cat and Zoe be able to solve this murder? Will Cat clear herself from the suspect list? Pick up this cozy mystery to find out!

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked up this book immediately after reading the first in the Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series because the author’s way of writing is natural yet incredibly engaging. We get to return to Molly and her furry feline companions as we jump directly into the drama and intrigue from the very beginning. The cats are well described in their behaviors and can be quite humorous at times. Molly is just as amazing as in the first installment, but I have grown to love her even more with this follow-up! I truly enjoy the twists and turns as we try to figure out who could be at the center of the dark happenings in their town. Molly and her cats are the most adorable detectives I’ve run across thus far, and I look forward to more by this author. If you enjoy cozy mysteries that are told with suspenseful yet slightly humorous details, this should be the next book you pick up!

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Santana Hicks

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Molly is back with her cats ready to solve another murder! Molly’s friend, Evan, is a photographer and has been asked to work with Molly’s clients for pet portraits. When Molly went to his studio to meet him, he was in shock saying that there is someone in there. Molly went in to investigate and there on the floor was a woman bludgeoned. Turns out it was Evans’ old high school art teacher, Agnes Temple.

Agnes was a bitter old woman who thrived on causing trouble with anything and anyone around her, which means a number of people have motives.Once again the sheriff has his eyes set on one suspect and refuses to look into much else. This time his target is Evan. Molly knows that Evan has to be innocent so she takes it upon herself with the help of her friends to find the real murderer once again.

Seems like half the town is happy that Agnes is no longer able to cause trouble, any of these townspeople could be the murderer.

I was excited to read this book as soon as I finished the first one in the series ‘Brushed up on Murder’. I love Molly and her cats. She is stubborn, independent, caring and will stop at nothing to protect those she considers a friend. The way that the author wrote this book, it could be read as a stand alone. The only issue I had was how whenever the previous murder in book 1 was mentioned, it just kept saying ‘Whitewater Valley’s previous murder’. No previous names or anything making it unrealistic conversation and monotone in my opinion.

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Shannen Kern

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read a couple of other books by this author and have always enjoyed the fun mysteries they create. This is the beginning of the Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series, so I dove right in! I’m a big cat lover as well as mysteries which made this a purrfect fit for me. The way the author has crafted such a cute and cozy mystery is marvelous and was incredible to curl up with in this rainy weather we’ve had. It is quite entertaining and had me giggling at a few different parts of the book. Our main character, Molly, was an absolutely wonderful person to watch become a bit of a detective when she suddenly discovers the unimaginable. I won’t give anything away, but I will be recommending this book to many people! I’ve already picked up the next book in the series, and I’m ready to keep this cozy mystery going!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once again, Molly Stewart finds herself at the scene when the body of Agnes Temple is discovered at the premises of the local photographer and friend, Evan.
Molly is a cat groomer with a mobile grooming van and a shop with an efficient assistant, Veronica. It seems as if everyone in town has a cat to be groomed and is willing to spill their secrets to Molly. It turns out that plenty of people had issues with Agnes Temple, but who had enough motive to kill her, and why in Evan’s studio?
Molly just can’t resist investigating to help her friend Evan and uncover the real culprit, much to the chagrin of the local sheriff.
Even though this is the 2nd book in the Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series it can be read alone, though I would encourage you to read the first book for more background information. It is a fast paced cozy mystery where the stars of the show are the cats, of course.

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery with a feline twist. Having read and enjoyed book one it was lovely being back with mobile cat groomer Molly and her feline friends Percival and Jasper. Molly’s friend Evan is taking photographs of her new feline clients for her. However, Molly has to turn amateur detective again when the body of Evan’s old art teacher is found in Evan’s darkroom. Luckily they spot some suspicious activity in the background of one of his photos. Molly receives an anonymous phone call threatening them and their pets, so she decides to find the murderer without the police. Once again I was hooked by the intriguing storyline and kept guessing by the plot twists. I still love Molly and her furry friends and love solving the mystery alongside them. I hope there will be a book 3 soon!

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery with cute cat companions-a purrfect read!
Molly Stewart loves her job as a mobile cat groomer and being able to pamper purring felines. Until one of her pet parents is found stabbed with a garden implement in his own backyard. When her own Uncle, Russ becomes the main suspect and with the sheriff not looking for anyone else, Molly decides to turn amateur detective. Luckily she has help not only from the very handsome vet Hank but also Molly’s cats, Percival and Jasper. Together they must hunt for clues as to the real murderer and prove Uncle Russ’s innocence, before Molly becomes a victim herself. I loved the mix of different characters, as a cat lover I particularly loved Percival and Jasper. I liked how they all added to the overall storyline, even the cats. The intriguing mystery kept me hooked throughout and I am already looking forward to book two in the series.

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Molly is at it again in book two! She has asked her friend Evan to photograph her clients (cats). In book one he took photos of her two cats and she thought it would be great to offer to her cat owners. But someone has other plans. The go into his studio and find Evan’s old art teacher dead in the darkroom!! Molly wants to call the police, but once again Evan, her animal friends, and herself are threatened! Molly is determined to find out who the killer is. The background in a photo might help. But can Molly find out who the killer is and stop them before someone else dies?! And again, what about the cats!! Man this is such a fun series. I am so glad that I gave it a chance. You’ll be guessing who the killer is and be wrong half the time! LOL. But that’s also fun!!

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really good! I was a little worried with it being a murder mystery with cats, but I am so glad that I gave it a shot! I loved it! I couldn’t figure out who the murderer was at first and I LOVE that!! I can normally spot the killer right away and it kind of sucks. But not with this one!! I was torn between a couple people who I thought did it! In this book you meet Molly. She’s a cat groomer that has a shop, but also has a mobile van she works out of as well. She loves her job and she love animals. Everything was going great until one of her fur parents started acting strange. He’s normally over her shoulder watching everything she does to his cat. His time he dropped the cat off and asked her to bring him home later. So odd for this person. She tries to bring him home, but no one answers the door. Thinking that maybe he was outside in the back yard she goes around to check. Unfortunately she finds him dead in the garden. Things don’t add up and the sheriff seems dead set on the killer before even looking at all the evidence. Molly starts to do her own investigation. A lot of people are acting odd and there seems to be a lot of arguments around town. When he gets a treat about her and her cat she knows that their is more to this murder then anyone knows. Will she find the killer before he kills her? And what about the poor cats!! Such a great suspenseful murder mystery. I can’t wait to read the next book!!

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Carr

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Mobile Cat Groomer series. Even though it is the second book they can be read as a standalone read, however if you love cosy mysteries then you will definitely enjoy reading the first book as well.

Molly is a mobile cat groomer. Along with her 2 furry friends she likes to look after other people’s felines as well as capturing her own in photos. While Molly’s friend Evan was capturing pictures of the cats he also caught something’s he never expected to.
That thing has one again lead this gang on a hunt for clues looking for a killer. But things won’t be simple and when Molly receives threats to her friends and her beloved pets if she continues to look she knows that she can’t give up. This person needs to be caught not just for the crime they’ve committed but to protect everyone she holds dear. But can they solve the clues and the killer before they strike again?

These books are great cosy mysteries with characters that you will love and twists and turns you won’t see coming. This is definitely a series I love to curl up reading and losing myself in Molly’s determination to solve the case. I look forward to reading more of Molly’s adventures with her felines.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Emily H

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Catherine Lyon works as a night shift custodian at Fairytale Forest theme park in South Carolina low country. You would think the job was mundane but with feral cats that rule the park and a body discovered, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery.

This was a fun read. A bit fantasy mixed with cozy mystery. I liked the characters and was fascinated with the cat colony. Quickly paced enjoyable story.

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t wait to have another afternoon to myself and I was furrily rewarded 🥰🐾

So Molly wants to have a photoshoot of her and furry clients and who best to ask but her friend Evan 😉

Both are in for a surprise when they get to his darkroom , they really did get more than they bargained for when they find his old art teacher , Agnes Temple , bludgeoned to death 🤯 and naturally poor Evan is a prime suspect because they had quite the falling out , oh dear 🙈

They see something out of the ordinary in one of the pics and before she can even get to the sheriff they get a threatening phone call that puts not only her and Evan in danger but those furry friends and that’s when she decides she’ll solve this one on her own and I can’t say I blame her her because you can threaten me but not my animals so I get her heart ….

I love how the cats are involved and Lottie and Florence are hysterical characters 🤣and I’d love to age like these 2 dames that’s for sure and with my quirky nature I may just be fortunate enough 😉 I thoroughly enjoyed this read and again would recommend it with a smile and happy heart ❣️📚🐾

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Brushed up on Murder ( A mobile cat groomer mystery book1)by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness how cute is this cover !?

Having cats of my own and being involved in feral cat care this one tickled my fancy and then I also have a friend that is a groomer and yes she’s also a mobile groomer so naturally she came to mind when I read this 🤣🙈📚

Molly Stewart loves her job and how can she not she works with such floofy friends 🥰🐾

So Mr Durbin drops his kitty off for treatment and while there he gets a text but begire walks out he asks her to drop kitty off at his home after treatment which she goes but she can’t seem to find him and when she dies she’s in for a shocker ! He’s dead in his garden 🙈 now he wasn’t the town favourite by no means but her uncle becomes the chief suspect so she has to find his killer and clear her uncle of the crime ….

The vet is easy on the eyes and I wouldn’t mind take my furry friends to him 🥰🐾🤣but he’s also good in helping her solve the mystery and yes the sheriff was a little difficult at first but he to comes around , thank goodness !

A fun afternoon read to enjoy while devouring a good cuppa and a brownie 😉

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series and this story was so much fun to read. I really enjoy KL Montgomery’s storytelling in her newest cozy mystery…giving me mystery, murder, adventure, secrets and felines. Loving the unique blend of a murder mystery needing to be solved by a person with the help of cat. Just when I thought I had it figured out….I was thrown for a loop with a definite “aha” moment. This is a great story and if you love cozy mystery reads do yourself a favor…I recommend this book highly.

Catherine Lyon works at Fairytale Forest theme park as a custodian during the night shift going about her daily routine…when she and her co-worker best friend stumble upon a body during work hours. Who would want to murder a manager at beloved Fairytale Forest and what could possibly be the motive. Catherine, Gloria and their newest feline friends put on their sleuth hats and try and put the pieces of the puzzle together to find out who the killer is…..but who could it possibly be..

Definitely read and find out!! I am excited to see what is in store next for Catherine and her feline gang!

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Brushed up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Santana Hicks

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Molly Stewart is a cat groomer. She loves her job even when dealing with some stubborn cats and their pet parents. One man in particular, named Durbin, is one of the pet parents who are hard to handle. He loves his cat Jasper so much, he likes to hover over Molly while she is doing her job. While grooming Jasper, Durbin gets a text and leaves Jasper with Molly asking her to meet him at his house when she is finished.

Upon arrival, Molly notices that Durbin is not out front waiting for her so she goes out into his garden thinking he might be out there. She wasn’t wrong but she found him murdered with a garden tool. The police are targeting Molly’s uncle as the main suspect and it is up to Molly to clear his name. Everyone is a suspect. Durbin was not a well liked man. Barely anyone had anything nice to say about him. With no one to take Durbins cat, Molly takes him in. She will find justice for Jaspers human even if it puts her in danger.

Could it be the wife? The odd nephew? The business partner? Or maybe it is someone all together different. Molly will get to the bottom of it.

The local veterinarian, Hank, (who is also Molly’s crush) wants to help her with both settling Jasper into his new home and with the investigation. She thinks that he is not interested in her beyond platonic friendship so she tries her hardest to forget about any romantic feelings. Although it is hard when the man seems to want to be around her all the time.

I have read a few other books by this author that were also cat themed and I can’t get enough of them. I am a cat lover and I appreciate the love between the cats and their owners in all of this author’s series, Who wouldn’t want to read books with a feisty heroine and their kitty cats?

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Julie Johnson

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great read by this author!

Molly, who owns a mobile pet spa, is doing a photo shoot with some of her newest clientele. The photographer, Evan, then finds his art teacher in his studio. Molly can’t stay away from a good mystery and, with the help of her four legged friends, may be able to solve this mystery quickly.

The characters in this book are great but the page stealers have to be the cats! I love the sprinkles of humor throughout these stories. Looking forward to more from this author!

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Julie Johnson

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new series by an author that I enjoy reading.

Molly owns her own mobile pet spa and upon returning a furry feline to her owner, Molly finds the owner has met an untimely demise in his backyard. Not quite what one would expect! Molly loves animals and she also loves a good mystery. She jumps in and is determined to help solve this case, especially when someone she cares about becomes a suspect!

This is a fun cozy read that has some humor infused throughout. There are also some really cute cats!

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