Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
KG Fletcher always writes the best friends to lovers stories and this one wasn’t any different. You’ll fall in love with Hank and his troubles. And you’ll love the spunk of Ella Mae. The book is written to pull you in with such descriptive imagery. You’ll want to read all The Bennetts of Langston Falls books after you finish this one.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hank & Ella Mae’s story is one that will touch your heart. Oh my goodness, the chemistry is sparking. Ella Mae is working through some real challenges with her brother and herself. Hank is a sweet, sweet cowboy that is the best kind of heart you could hope to find. The story is both heartwarming yet tragic. Faces from the Bennet family pop into the story (I sure hope we get Becky’s story, too). I love this author’s writing. It’s real, relatable and you feel the writing. I smiled, laughed and cried with them, tears of pain and joy. This is a beautiful story that will take you behind the scenes of a musical artist’s life. Gritty, yet if can be romantic. Oh, this is one of my favorite authors and this series will be joining my library. Absolute beauty.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Country music romance
Book 3 of The Bennetts of Langston Falls brings us Hank and Ella Mae’s story. It’s a composition made in country heaven. The writing is brilliant and draws you in, and I quickly became vested in the characters. It’s dual POV, which I love, and there is drama, romance and tension that keeps you turning the pages. This can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s worth catching up with all the Bennetts. Recommend.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cassandra has waited all her life to be a top class aerialist, studying with the best in the industry, Chandler Moreau but can fantasy and reality match up. Once she has passed her audition she is embraced in the world of the Circus, with friends who knew her parents but one person is her obsession and curse as your hero’s are never quite the same.
Chandler Moreau is stuck in the illusion of a perfect life on the outside but a tortured soul on the inside, with his father’s and family pressures all he wants to do is fly in the circus. Until one day she walks into his life and plants herself deeply in his soul but will his dark family history and her thirst to find who killed her parents come crashing down around them and drive a wedge through them in the end.
I enjoyed the story and the characters within greatly, they way it built up the tense was brilliant to read. The chemistry between Chandler and Cassandra was palpable off the page and during the Shibari scenes where erotic in description and wording.
The one regret is I feel the story dragged a little at the start and took a while to build with the relationship between the two main characters but other than that I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait to read more by this author in the future.
Concert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan Mystery by J.C. Kenney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great mystery story. Through the whole book you think you know who did it but it never is who you think. J.C. Kenney writes in a great way to get your imagination running. The imagery is amazing. The story is full of details and a great read. This can be read as a stand alone even though it’s the second in the series. I have added the first book to my to be read list.
Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! This is my first book by Jessika Grewe Glover and this book blew me away. I have added her other books to my to- be read lists. Stars Like Gasoline is full of mystery and life. It was a great nighttime read for me; I like ghost stories at night. There is so much culture and details that you normally have to struggle in some books to find. This one was packed full.
Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although this story is a quick read, there is a ton of detail and life to follow. Krysten did a great job opening the imagination of YA and even me as an adult. I wish I would’ve read the beginning of the series so I could follow it better but the book does a great standalone job. Follow Cecily in her path to stardom and the struggles she faces to keep a normal life. Will life change and will she realize the issues in stardom or will everything be perfect? Read and find out!
People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
People Safari was a cute book about a deer who wanted to adventure outside the forest. Ranger Marco, a raccoon, is about to take them on this journey, but the deer family is a little weary. Fawn, the young deer, is very excited to learn about his outside world and is amazed by many of the things learned. The fawn learns about neighborhoods, people, and what people do all according to the raccoon which is funny. However, they get spooked when they make their way into a garden and Fawn gets a little lost in the city. Ranger Marco finds the fawn quickly and because she was scared she quickly wants to find her parents and go back to the forest. When Ranger Marco asked if they were ready to explore more, the deer family wouldn’t have it. This was a cute book. I liked all the little thoughts about what they think people do in accordance with getting on a bus for school, walking their pets, and even how pooping works. The fact that the deer thought the human world was crazy was also funny because, well, it is!! I found the illustrations really cute too!
Hope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
Hope and Lies is the first book in the Abredea series. C.H. Lyn carefully intertwines three compelling storylines in this dystopian fantasy. It is told through multiple POV’s and different timelines.
With destruction, secret rebellions, politics, caste systems, kidnappings, supernatural powers, traitors, sacrifices, domination and control and family there is something for all lovers of dystopian tales.
There is desperation, grief, pain, hope, love and wonder. I was so immersed in the story that the pages just flew by.
A cleverly crafted tale where the worldbuilding is spot on, a well-written storyline and has three wonderfully intriguing plots. The diverse cast of characters are well written and interesting, and you become invested in them.
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more in this series. Dystopian fans will love it.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Seen by Lori Nelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seen is an original sci fi tale set in a dystopian world. This is the first time I have read this author’s work and it is an interesting and intriguing tale.
The story starts off with a bang from the get-go and that sets the tone of the story. It’s full of drama, action, suspense, revenge, and lots more. With betrayal, danger, corruption, kidnappings, schemes, vengeance, ransom and murder you are drawn into the story.
I enjoyed the bond between Mouse and Meph and their easy banter with each other and Tate.
In a world gone crazy with darkness looming on street corners, looking for the right story to tell could be deadly.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to what comes next from Lori. It would be good if Mouse and the gang get more stories.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Secrets of the Sorcery War: An Epic YA Fantasy by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
Secrets of the Sorcery War is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and Elise’s second book. It is a YA fantasy tale. The adventure continues on from the first book Manipulator’s War.
As with the first book it was hard for me to fully engage in the story because it was a bit choppy meaning the story didn’t flow as seamlessly as it could have. Elise’s is a very vivid storyteller however at times the story became bogged down with too much information. It is good to see that Elise’s writing has grown from Manipulators War and I expect that I will see more growth in the next book as she settles into her writing style and develop her storytelling.
Ruanon, Linh and the gang are back to sail the seas and to face off with a sorcerer-king Nartzeer. To find out if he is evil or not you will have to read it for yourself.
Elise has created intriguing LBGTQ+ all-inclusive characters. With the MC’s being asexual and nonbinary. This story has action and adventure, things that go bump in the night, murder and mayhem, myths and lore, assassins and magic, drama and sorcerers and more.
I look forward to reading the final book in the trilogy Land of the Clouded. If you love adventure stories, then take a chance on this YA trilogy.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
WOW!
Talks Like Thunder is the first book in the Red With Native Blood Novellas and is an intense and emotional YA, Native American tale that will tear at your heartstrings, make your heartache and will brand your soul.
This powerfully written historical tale shows the passion and understanding of the subject by these two amazing co-authors. That Randal picked up the threads of the tale and finished Marjorie’s work is a testament to their friendship.
This complex and moving story is one that is hard to put down and will stay in your thoughts long after you have turned the last page.
The characters are hard to forget. The character of Thunder is a true wonder. She is strong, she is a warrior, she has grit, and I was with her every step of the way.
Talks Like Thunder transports us back to a time where the harshness and realities of life for Native Americans comes to life.
I absolutely cannot wait to get a hold of the next two books.
Reviewed by @jennadb
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63270775-shore-lodge” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668094027l/63270775._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63270775-shore-lodge”>Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15604934.Susan_Specht_Oram”>Susan Specht Oram</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5568467669″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I think I read this whole series out of order but even so I did not feel lost in any way. All three books in this series may be read as a standalone as they all deal with different characters and problems. In this story Jacklyn has just lost her husband to a heart attack. While working her way through he grief she finds that her husband had given their son a substantial amount of money to make his dreams a reality. They owned a flower shop together which she must now take care of, but with her world crumbling down around her how will she survive? She has no safety net for herself and must keep the shop in order to recoup the money that was given away. Her children talk her into going to a retreat but she soon realizes she has been duped and is actually in a psychiatric facility. Will she be able to prove that she is mentally stable and save her home and business? I enjoyed this book, but man did Dusty make me mad. Having a little perspective from working in the Healthcare field I get why he just wanted to put her somewhere rather than deal with his mother. His sister, Rose, just wanted what was best for Jacklyn and to help but her hands were tied. Dusty definitely had some underlying ulterior motives. I know it’s a work of fiction but I couldn’t help getting worked up. Overall though it was another good book by the author.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75614487-the-thieves” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Thieves” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1673032475l/75614487._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75614487-the-thieves”>The Thieves</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15604934.Susan_Specht_Oram”>Susan Specht Oram</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5568443241″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is book two in the Millerville series but can be read as a standalone. Even though the story takes place in the same city/town the characters and circumstances are different. Jasmine’s father is diagnosed with a rare lung disease and she is determined to come up with the cash that could potentially save his life. She decides that turning to a life of crime is the easiest way to go but is robbed blind by some bogus officers. Time is running out quickly and she must find a way to make all that money back plus some. What will her plan of action be? And will she be able to get the money in time? This book really does make you question what you will do and how far you’d be willing to go to save your loved one if you have the chance. I don’t think most people would choose to become criminals, but in a world of fiction anything is possible. This was a fun fast paced read and I’m glad I jumped into the series.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123337138-cabin-eight” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679428311l/123337138._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123337138-cabin-eight”>Cabin Eight</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15604934.Susan_Specht_Oram”>Susan Specht Oram</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5568429169″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book started out a bit on the odd side for me but as I turned the pages I was hooked. After having set a motel room on fire, and damaging several other, Miranda finds herself at a resort. While there she comes to realize that she has been set up and nothing is as it seems. There is a whole underground operation going on and she is one of the latest test subjects. They have a huge advantage over here since they know everything about her life from the tragedy that happened in her younger year up to the point we read about in the book. She must face her past as well as her fears if she is to find her way out. The question is will she be able to do that? I did enjoy this book. While I felt it started out a bit slow for me it did get better and it kept me turning the pages.
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Ethan Ashford prefers the private playrooms of his exclusive club to the backstabbing elite society into which he was born. But when his ailing father asks him to attend a gala dinner, he reluctantly agrees. Only to encounter an eerily familiar face that freezes him in his tracks.
He quickly realizes the woman isn’t Joyce, a conniving social climber who almost ruined his family, but her cousin Siena Maynard, a fledgling fashion designer who pings Ethan’s Dom radar from across the ballroom. Even better, her uncanny resemblance to Joyce sparks a plan that will satisfy his hunger for revenge—and his craving to have sweet Siena at his mercy.
Phase one: Dig up every detail about Siena, from her dwindling funds to her brother’s shady connections. Phase two: Back her into a corner with one way out—to accept him as her sole benefactor in exchange for her total submission.
Ethan fully expected to take diabolical pleasure in Siena’s body, tears, and flesh. But he never anticipated she’d sink so deeply under his skin, that losing her would destroy what’s left of his soul.
Note: Twisted Proposal is a standalone romance in the Central Florida Stories – Club Nexus universe. Contains D/s dynamics, intense scenes, and lots of dirty talk.
~ ~ ~ COVER REVEAL ~ ~ ~ ~A suspicious invitation for an all-paid trip to Paris… something doesn’t quite feel right to our favorite detective, but who would turn down a trip to the City of Lights? Especially a chance to see the 1889 Paris Exposition and spend time with family and loved ones? Emma, Jeremy, Tim, and Dora accept the offer and the Eiffel tower leads the way to see the marvels of the modern era.
Amazed at the demonstrations of innovations that will change their world, Emma and her team make new friends, some of who may not be “friends” at all!
There are two mysteries that entwine the team members. The first; a mysterious girl who appears and disappears-how can Emma and Jeremy help her? The second Dora is told a secret that could affect all at the exposition. WIll she and Tim be able to solve it on their own? The team finds themselves involved in more than sightseeing in the city of lights. Follow Emma and her team on their way to France for another grand adventure during the 1889 Paris Exposition.
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He’s chasing his honky-tonk dreams. She’s Nashville songwriter royalty. Will a road trip together set them on a passionate course toward their hearts’ desire?
Being a country music star is Hank Bennett’s ultimate goal. But after his band breaks up, he’s at a crossroads pondering his fate between music and working on the family farm. Lonely, libated, and a little bit lost, he attends the hometown concert of his country music idol, Travis Miller.
But he never expected to cross paths with Travis’s gorgeous songwriting sister, Ella Mae.
She’s outgoing, easy to talk to, and has several music awards under her belted daisy dukes. There’s something magical and mesmerizing about a successful female artist penning chart-topping country love ballads, and he’s smitten.
When Ella invites Hank to join them on the road during the last three weeks of the exciting tour, these kindred spirits can’t fight their attraction anymore – and his chivalry and wooing antics pay off into a night of unforgettable passion. She’s unleashed something inside him, and he’s unlocking her desires one by one. But a small town musician wannabe like him has no place in Ella Mae’s thrilling tour life when her famous brother becomes jealous of their unmistakable duo.
Will their shared harmony lead Hank toward country music stardom? Or will the dark side of fame steer him off course, leaving him a heartbroken farmer?
Dubbed, “The Singing Author,” KG Fletcher lives in her very own frat house in Atlanta, GA with her husband Ladd and three sons.
As a singer/songwriter she became a recipient of the “Airplay International Award” for “Best New Artist” showcasing original songs at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN. She earned her BFA in theater at Valdosta State University, and has traveled the world professionally as a singer/actress.
KG currently gets to play rock star as a backup singer in the National Tour, “Remember When Rock Was Young – the Elton John Tribute,” www.almosteltonjohn.com She is also a summer artist-in-residence at her alma mater performing roles in musicals for the Peach State Summer Theatre program, her favorite roles to date being Donna in Mamma Mia!, and Marmee in Little Women the Musical. During lockdown and all through the pandemic, KG got creative using a bedroom closet and used her BFA to full advantage narrating and producing the first four books in her Reigning Hearts Series. (Now available on Audible.) She plans on narrating and producing ALL of her stories!
KG is a hopeless romantic. When she’s not on the road singing, she’s probably at home day dreaming about her swoony book boyfriends, or arranging a yummy charcuterie board while sipping red wine and listening to Frank Sinatra.
KG loves to interact with readers on social media and share about her writing and singing journey. For more info about tour dates (and FREE concert tickets), go to www.kgfletcherauthor.com/contact.html
Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Secrets of the Sorcery War is the second instalment in the Raurnon Trilogy by Elise Carlson. This continues the adventure we started in Book One, so I highly recommend reading the previous book before starting on this one as the first book contains important information, character introductions, backstory, and other relevant details that you really should know in order to fully appreciate this second instalment.
This is a YA LGBTQ+ action-adventure fantasy with a non-binary MC, challenges, drama, secrets, magic, a quest, and high stakes.
Ruarnon (and co) are about to be challenged like never before as they face off against a formidable foe- the sorcerer king. But things aren’t going to be straight-forward- bit first they will need to find the right allies for the quest. Let the adventure begin. What ensues makes for an interesting read.
Although I was a little more ‘settled’ in this story than I was in the first, I still wasn’t as immersed and invested as I would have liked to have been. I still haven’t fully connected with the character/s, which then made it difficult to fully appreciate them and the outcome of their story. The story does lag and drag a bit in parts, and was also quite ‘wordy’ too, which made for some slow-going reading. Again, I found my attention wandering, but not as much as the first book, as I had to keep reminding myself to stay focused on what was happening. There is also a lot of detail, which is great in part, because it helped me to visualize everything- but I felt that there were times that the descriptions were a bit of an over-kill and became more like an info dump. Some elements were over-detailed, and other aspects that I felt were more relevant seemed almost skirted over. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy this book, more than the first, and I’m interested to see how things will play out in ‘Land of the Clouded Sky’, the third and final book in the trilogy- as maybe everything will final ‘fall into place’ for me there.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Elise Carlson!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Three Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and I’m so glad I read it. It has been a while since I have read a true love story in a long time and this story exceeded all my expectations. I could not put this book down until I was finished. These ladies drew me right from the start. It only took me a few hours to devour this epic love story.
Leo knows the right woman is out there but he is so busy with his career right now. He is an award winning game entrepreneur and he loves it. Leo is shocked when he finds a connection with not just one woman but three. These women are all special in their own way but which one is his one. He decides to go on dates in November to decide who he wants to be his wife. Will Leo find his one or will he find himself still single?
A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris is a modern-day retelling of Cinderella. It contains a little magic, a dash of steam punk, and a while lot of friendship to create a fun new version of a beloved classic. Ellie has spent seven years unable to say her name due to a curse. Ripped from the life she knew and the people she loved, Ellie has been a servant in her home to her sick father, merciless stepmother, and reserved stepsister. If you enjoy fairy-tale retelling then this is sure to pique your interest and hold you from the start. Enjoy!
Reviewed by @WhisperHymer
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great and mysterious read. Miranda Diggs has had her share of bad fortune, did she bring these events on herself? But is this resort her mother booked her what it really seems to be? Will she be able to get herself straight and find a way out of this crazy testing facility she has found herself trapped in. Hopefully things will start looking up for Miranda as she tries to find her way.
Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first historical romance and I enjoyed it. The suspense, the drama, the steam…loved it all. I like a good fast paced book every now and then so if you do too, read this. MMF is one of my favorite things to read so that had my attention from the start. I plan on reading the first book to this series! Glad I gave this book a shot. For mature readers!
Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fiddle and Fire was a well written, M/M/F romance that I enjoyed reading. A young woman fresh from an arranged marriage where the guy was lackluster, cruel, and ended up disappearing on their wedding night, needed a change. She convinced her father to allow her to travel with her brother to San Francisco where everything was fantastic, friendships, and relationships were formed, until the past came calling. I have to say preference wise I preferred Issac but both men were attentive and amazing to the main character, and their friends/wife were loving, and knowledgeable. As a musician in my younger days I also really enjoyed the musical element that Fiddle and Fire contained. The story was incredibly steamy and had quite a few graphic scenes and is definitely meant for adults.
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Afflicted Love
Once again Ms. Sand delivered a book I didn’t want to end for so many different reasons.
Soul mates can come into your life at any time and Lyle and Kyle’s story shows that. They meet at a very tough time and ended up being the one bright spot in the others life as they got older and life continued to kick them.
There was a lot of back and forth in their relationship, but with their upbringing and the history I can understand to a point.
Absolutely worth the time spent and cannot wait until the next book is released, hope I don’t have to wait too long to find out what happens next.
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an incredible book! I can count on one hand the number of books that keep me engaged and on my toes, and this is definitely one of them. With all the twists and turns, I couldn’t guess what was going to happen next which usually comes naturally for me! The flow of the story can feel a little disjointed at times, but I think it added to the feel of this psychological thriller. I liked this entire series, but this one was definitely my favorite. It was full of suspense and had me on the edge of my seat trying to uncover what would happen to Miranda. I highly recommend picking up this series, and when you make it to this book, you’ll understand what I’m raving about!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Eleanor Banneker and Benjamin Grimm basically grew up together, they were best friends. A tragic accident changes everything for them both and for years they are separated. Much to both of their surprise, they run into each other ten years later at the theater that Ben’s dad manages. While they fall right back into their close friendship, Eleanor confides in Ben that she needs help breaking a spell her stepmother has placed on her and her father. Ben is not sure if he truly believes in magic, but he would do anything for his best friend. As they work together to break the spell, new feelings arise in both of them. Are they destined to be more than just friends? Can Ben help Eleanor break the spell that has been placed on her? Or is it too little too late?
This is a Cinderella retelling set in Philadelphia 1876. The author did an excellent job of pulling in historical events and weaving them into this story. I truly enjoyed reading this story and getting to know the characters. It was easy to envision what was happening around and to the characters. I felt immersed in their time. Perfect YA book!
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an interesting storyline in a series that keeps you guessing where the author will go next. This follows the story of Miranda, who has experienced trauma and a series of unfortunate events that have gotten her in to trouble, gets away to reset and process these events. This getaway is not what she expects and she soon finds herself being tested in new, twisted ways.
Overall this was an intriguing and completely unexpected storyline, which is something I’ve been accustomed to with this author. The action starts immediately into the book and continues all the way through, making this and engaging and quick read. It’s definitely a different type of psychological thriller than I would say is typical, but engaging overall.
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am blown away by Afflicted Love! I hadn’t read anything by Autumn Sand before, and to say that they exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. I knew I would enjoy this from the synopsis, but it really knocked me off my feet. The raw emotion and fervor throughout the book are unbelievable. I haven’t read an author that can create and sustain such chemistry in a very long time. It is a dark MM romance, and you want to check out the triggers just in case you want to steer away from some things, but I thoroughly enjoyed this rollercoaster of torturous emotions. The flow pulls you in immediately and makes you think you’re right alongside Kyle and Lyle. I am so ready for the second book already!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Concert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan Mystery by J.C. Kenney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author does a great job intertwining little hints about who the murderer is (although I figured it out about half way through, but it was still a good read). I appreciated the generations represented, from high school teenagers to older (musicians) senior citizens, and how they worked together to solve the crimes. My favorite character was the less-than-likeable police officer- she had some great snarky lines throughout the book.
It may be a regional thing, but I disliked some of the slang or colloquial language (deets for details, “oh yesi,” “give me your digits” for phone # requests, the leaker for snitch). I did like mention of lesser known artists that I had to go preview their music, such as Chuck Mangione.