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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Hayes

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Betrayal at the Beach is the first book in the Dangerous Curves series by K.L Montgomery. This is something a little different to what Ms. Montgomery has done in the past- as this is a cozy Christian mystery, so I wasn’t sure of what to expect, but knew anything she wrote was going to be good- and of course, it was.
I loved the setting, Bryce Beach, a small town beach community- as well as all the quirky and interesting inhabitants of the town. It was the perfect setting and cast for a cozy mystery, so I was hooked right from the start.
Sunshine Baker is one of the local librarians who has worked incredibly hard on the annual fundraising gala hoping to raise enough funds to keep the library running. As the night arrives, Sunshine hopes everything will run smoothly as there is a lot riding on the night’s success. Just when Sunshine begins to think the night couldn’t have been better, a robbery brings the festivities to a screeching halt. Not only has the thief taken the large amount of donations, but also a priceless antique that is steeped in historical significance for all the township. It is now up to Sunny, and her friends, to get to the bottom of it all, to find the thief and return the funds and heirloom, before it’s too late.
This was such a fun little adventure and a fantastic start to a wonderful new series. I can’t wait for book #2.

Thank you, K.L Montgomery!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

K.L. Montgomery’s Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery is the first book in the Dangerous Curves series. It is a YA story of a young amateur sleuth on a quest for answers. I am sure Nancy Drew fans will love this story. In true KL style the message in the story is about body positivity. This cozy mystery is a feel-good fun read.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery

I absolutely loved this book. Betrayal at the Beach is the first book in the Dangerous Curves Series by KL Montgomery. This is a Cozy Mystery that once you start reading you won’t want to stop until you’ve finished. I’m a big fan of this author and never hesitate picking up a book from her , her style of writing and attention to detail simply blows me away every time. This is a story about Sunshine, she works at the library and finds herself managing and planning a fundraiser. What she didn’t know is that it would lead her to having to solve a crime to save the library. Sunshine along with help from her friend Molly search for clues for the missing Founder’s Bible and the stolen money . Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Dangerous Curves series. This is a Cozy Mystery novel and is 234 pages. This story follows Sunshine, Molly and Evangeline. When a library treasure and funds go missing, Sunshine and her library coworkers are on the case! Sunshine was tasked with planning the annual library gala, but the money raised, and the library’s 400-year-old Bible is stolen. The only problem is the only experience they have is what they have read in books. And to make matters worse, one of her coworkers could be the thief.

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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Flowers in December (Flowers in December #1)Flowers in December by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is heart achingly beautiful. Connor hasn’t been back to his childhood hometown for over twenty years aside from birthdays and Christmas. However, when his mother dies he has to return to arrange her funeral and take care of her belongings. He finds himself overcome with regret and longing for his past mistakes, grief and love for the mother he loved with everything he had and with hope for his future. The words in this were so beautiful and really got to the heart of the lessons that we can learn from the passing of a loved one and what it truly means to be happy with a well lived and loved life. An absolutely stunning novel.

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Amanda DelFemine

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Jane Suen did not miss a beat when it came to this story. Its a story of loss, life, and finding your way. It really made you relate to Connor on missed opportunities because life is too short. He held a grudge that he didnt know he had until it was confronted. Connor comes home after his mothers death to arrange a funeral and get everything squared away all the while he meets MaryAnn while picking out the flowers for the funeral. Its not until a few months later when time slips that he realizes hes alone in the world and noone to turn to.

I cant wait to get my hands on the next in the series.

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery- Review by LeeAnn Leonard

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach is an endearing tale of mystery and suspense. The main character has a wonderful, self-deprecating sense of humor that adds a lightness to the criminal tale. I love the interwoven support system that Sunshine has in her not-so-perfect life. She is very relatable and empathetic. It’s a feel good story that will have you guessing until the very end!

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Carly Vogler

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Flowers in December by Jane Suen is a short listen audiobook. We follow Connor Norton as he visits his hometown to deal with his mothers passing. Full of regret, Connor reflects on the last 20 years in which he has barely visited. Realizing he isn’t getting any younger, can Connor overcome his shortcomings and move on to make more of what he has left?

This was a great quick listen. I would have liked to have seen more development in the story line, and perhaps more of a look into Connor’s life later on.

Review by Carly Vogler

Flowers in December Audio Book by Jane Suen – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Flowers in December (Audio Book) by Jane Suen
4 Stars!!!!

If you are looking to add to your reading experience I really recommend audio books. I have read this book and this is my second read/listen. I find that it really adds to the whole experience and enjoyment of the book. Having read then listened to it for the first time I really like how the narrator adds the emotions and voices. I found more things grabbed my attention when listening than when just reading it.

I really found that this second read well first listen really added to my enjoyment of the book and added to the whole process. The author really made a good choice of narrator. Definitely will read more from this author and hope to have more audio books from her.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sara Oxton

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach by K.L. Montgomery a thrill of a five-star read. This has it all, a great story, librarians, and a mystery thrown in for good measure. I adore this author and all of the hats they wear; I enjoy how each story has its own details, there isn’t a scene that doesn’t fit, just because it may be what they are known for, it adds more power to each story. I started this one after being on a massive reading binge and was expecting that my great reading would start to slow, but this just added more excitement to my reading, it kept me guessing and just added to my love of reading overall. I am always excited to see a librarian as a character in a story and this gave me joy in spades.

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Flowers In December Audio Book by Jane Suen is a quick and gentle story about life after losing a loved one. It had been quite a while since I had read this book so I jumped at the chance to listen to the audio book. The story was as lovely as I remembered it being and I was instantly taken back into the life of Connor, who is learning how to live after his mother had passed away. At 2 1/2 hours listening time this was the perfect book to put on during a relaxing afternoon.

I thought the narrator was perfect for the descriptive part of the story. At those times I found that I could get lost completely in what he were saying. I think it fell down just a little at the dialogue. It came across as a little monotonous at times and almost a little “he said, she said”. However it didn’t really detract from the audio book as a whole and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Jenique Bornman

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I read Flowers in December back in 2018. Now listening to it and rereading my previous review, I can see how much I have grown. Back in 2018 I hadn’t gone through the heartache of losing someone.
So today 3 years later I look at this story with new eyes and understanding. It really touched me on a whole new level.
Add to that the smooth calming tone of the narrator, this time around I really have a greater appreciation for the book.
Thank you for this.

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

KL Montgomery is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to inclusive and sweet romance reads. When I saw that her newest series had a curvy redheaded librarian at the helm of a cozy mystery I knew I had to get my hands on it and as soon as it dropped. I was so excited that I opened this book in the evening the moment the kiddos went to bed and I actually had it wrapped up and finished later that night. It was SO SO good I just could not put this down. I’m talking my kindle came with me to the bathroom, that good! Not sorry either lol. Sunshine is just about everything I wanted to be in a past life I think. I always have wanted to be a librarian a bit and this made me feel as if I was living vicariously with the vivid descriptions and chapters that made me feel as if I was right there with the characters experiencing everything as it happened in Bryce Beach. I am so thrilled to come back to this series in the near future again and again. The best part is this is a series I feel will be perfect to share with my growing and blossoming teen and pre-teen daughters. I think they will love this one and it has some underlying lessons that can be learned for them that will be well worth the investment of the time. This is one series you do not want to miss!

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Great story…. pulled at my heart strings. No doubt this story makes you think of the “what if’s” in life. The story was heart felt from a lonely man and trying to process his thoughts and grief. The voice of the narrator really pulled me in right from the beginning. The story was great and looking forward to continuing this series to see how Conner’s character evolves. 💜💜💜💜💜

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Carly Vogler

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach by K. L. Montgomery is the first in the Dangerous Curves Series. Sunshine Baker is a Young Adult Librarian in Bryce Beach. This year, she is planning the annual Gala. Since the funds at the library have been cut short, the Gala is the only hope of maintaining the library and it’s employees. When the Bible signed by the town’s founders and the proceeds from the Gala go missing, Sunshine makes it her personal mission to find the person responsible.

This is a feel good, must read! I love the way body positivity and Christianity were both encompassed in this story. Light-hearted and a joy to read.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Flowers in December – Audio Book

By Jane Suen

4 stars

 

This was a really lovely audio book and I enjoyed listening to it.

I really enjoyed Connor’s story and could feel all of his emotions. I can only imagine the kind of loss that he is currently going through but he was really well supported by the local community. They all clearly loved his mother very much as did he. The way in which the author wrote this story felt like I was going through the grieving process with Connor. Along with Connor were some really lovely secondary characters, I especially liked Mary Ann; she seemed so sweet and genuine. The narrator really got the emotion of the story across well.
A beautifully written story and i would definitely recommend the audio book.

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Katie Matthews

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really like this author and I was really looking forward to this story and as usual I wasn’t disappointed. It was such a lovely book to read, the story flowed really well and I loved the characters. Sunshine really was a joy to read about, she certainly lived up to her name! I loved the mystery of the storyline and it definitely kept my interest throughout. One of the many things I love about this author is how she makes her characters so body positive, it really makes her characters so relatable – I just adore the way in which she writes.
I loved this book; it is definitely one of my favourites from this author and as always, I can’t wait for her next book release! Betrayal at the Beach is a must read and I highly recommend it!

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Packard

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOODNESS!!! This was a great read!! I am huge on watching mystery shows and still missed the clues on whodunit. Sunshine is distraught that the town’s most prized treasure; the town’s Bible with the founding father’s signatures in it, and the proceeds of the gala she had orchestrated to help the library stay open are stolen. Only the town’s elite people, members of the library foundation, and the library employees are at the gala where they were stolen from. Who would have done such a thing? Will the police listen to her views and ideas?
The main characters in this book just jump off the page. I would be friends with them. I love that the book ends with an extra mystery, I am very encouraged to read the next book, so maybe I can solve the case.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery

5 +++++ Stars

The Cozy Mystery genre has quickly become one of my favorites recently and when I saw that one of my favorite authors ever had one coming out I absolutely had to have it. Then I realize it’s going to be a series!! Win, Win!!

I had really high hopes for this book and in Classic KL Montgomery fashion those were met and included more. I loved this book…I felt like Sunshine’s right hand man on this one, I suspected everyone and couldn’t put the story down until I knew how it ended. Then I was left with yet another mystery I see coming in the future. I loved Mom and Dad, they made me smile, and I’m left with a lot of curiosity about Chief James. I can not wait for the next book to be available, and I love the covers on these books, they seem so inviting, and they will look so nice on my bookshelf!

I will absolutely read anything this author comes out with, she has written 2 of my favorites of all time and I can’t recommend her and her books enough.

Read this! You won’t be sorry!

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

I’ve previously read this book from Suen and loved it so was very excited to get my ears on the audio version. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing this book to life and pulling the reader in. Very engaging and very moving. Here’s hoping the rest of the series will come to audio soon as well!

Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Flowers in December by Jane Suen

Narrated by Rich Miller

Four Stars

 

Flowers in December is a self enlightening story by Jane Suen. I have read three or four books by Ms. Suen, but I have to say I think this is my favorite so far. This story was personal for me having lost my mother this last year. This short story was beautifully written and very emotional. This book had me from the first page to the last. Conner Norton’s struggle with grief is prominent in this story as he returns to his hometown town for his mother’s funeral. After the funeral he stays to get his family affairs in order,  which brings on self reflection. This book took me on an emotional roller coaster, I definitely needed my box of tissues. Conner’s strength of character made this story flow. I highly recommend this book.

This is the first book narrated by Rich Miller, but definitely won’t be the last. I really enjoyed his voice and he really brought the characters to life.

Review by @sunbarn

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery is the first in the Dangerous Curves Book series. I was excited when I saw this book because I have loved all of the other books by this author so naturally I HAD to get my hands on it and it didn’t disappoint. I was pulled in by Bryce and Sunshine’s story and the mystery they found themselves in. They were awesome main characters and I enjoyed them alot. Great book to spend my afternoon reading and I am excited for more by this wonderful author. I would definitely recommend to anyone that loves a good cozy mystery!
HAPPY READING!

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Montgomery continues to be a one click author for me and this entry into the cozy mystery genre was a grand slam home run. Everything about this book was sheer perfection. From the sassy and quirky heroine to the setting to the pacing to the character development, every component of this book just complimented the next. This quick light hearted whodunit will leave you smiling and wanting more. If you are looking for a clean, fun, cozy mystery to curl up with, you have found a winner. Bring on the rest of the series STAT!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Betsy Melano

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book1) by K.L Montgomery is a fun, entertaining cozy mystery. Sunshine Baker is the Young Adult librarian in her hometown of Bryce Beach. Sunshine is tasked with planning the annual Friends of the Library Gala this year. The Gala is very important to the library because funds have been cut and the Library needs all the help it can get from this fundraiser. Of all the possible things Sunshine had worried about happening at the Gala, theft of the money raised and of the 400 year old bible that was brought over by the town’s founding members at the Gala wasn’t one of them. When Sunshine finds out that the police think one of the library employees planned the theft, she vows to find the culprit!

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I really enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I love that Sunshine and her librarian friends are women with curves. We all come in different shapes and sizes and this book shows that everyone is important.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erica Fish

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Montgomery is an amazing writer. I have read her books before and I knew I would like this book as well. Her plotline is a simple mystery. She makes you feel like you are a part of the story. Her characters are simple but complex at the same time. Sunshine is the librarian for the small town of Bryce Beach. She was in charge of finding the person(s) involved in robbing the library. She is a bit nervous because her job depends on her finding the culprits. Can Sunshine and her squad find the stolen items? Will the robber be a colleague? I highly recommend this sweet cozy story.

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen was such an emotional read. Having lost a family member recently I felt the thought process was very human and realistic. There are a lot of human moments and acceptance in the process. While it was a quick story there was a good plot, lots of details, and an emotional journey. I found the narrator’s voice really soothing and the pacing well done

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first Cozy Christian read and I truly LOVED it!! I loved the story and the mystery behind this book. Who wouldn’t love the name of the main character of Sunshine Baker. I loved the great friendship between Sunshine and her girlfriends. At first I thought I figured out the “who done it”, but I was quite surprised I did not. I just loved the overall clean, easy to read story. I would definitely recommend this great cozy mystery. It is a great read and hard to put down. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a breath of fresh air to read! Sunshine and her friends are wonderfully written Christian characters. The characters all had pluck, were realistic and relatable. It was fun to try and guess who the real culprit of the theft was and in the end to be surprised! I look forward to book two and finding out who Sunshine’s admirer is. I have my suspicions…

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery is the first book in the Dangerous Curves series. This is a fantastic book that is so entertaining from start to finish. It is a little different from what this author has written previously but it has been done so well that you would never realise. The characters are all so interesting and all have the perfect role within the story. I also loved the fact that Sunshine actually felt like a normal person – it was so easy to imagine her and relate to her as though she is someone you would see on the street everyday.
I always enjoy books written by this author and this one is definitely no exception. It is entertaining from start to finish and a great start to a new series. I am already looking forward to book 2!

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Betrayal At The Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) By K.L Montgomery – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great mystery. I loved the Characters especially Sunshine she is quirky and fun and she has the best job she is a Librarian. But when the money for the annual gala is stolen, Sunshine and her friends must find the culprit. I cannot wait to read the second book.

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