Murder in a Gated Community is an entertaining short story about life after retirement. When all you have to worry about is which neighbor is doing what, there is bound to be some drama involved! The quirky characters match wits as they fight over things like community gardens, pets, and who does what behind closed doors. If you are looking for a quick but entertaining read, look no further and pick up this story!
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This book reminds me a little of a real housewives series if the housewives were older. The story is about older people in a gated community dealing with each of their own very complicated issues. The friendships within this community definitely seem real and the fact that many of these characters seem to have no filter also makes it seem very realistic. This is filled with funny anecdotes and little stories of each of the neighbors. This is just a fun read of a neighborhood. I truly loved this story and the characters within it.
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How beautiful and serene is this cover !? When you look at it , it feels like you are sitting with each of the characters and you’re listening to their story you feel their heartache and anguish ….
What really hit me is that this story is loosely based on true events and that in fact there really is a policy where children under the age of 2 were in fact on parents laps and in case of emergency they had to be placed in the floor .., I know as a mom I’d want to cling to my baby and ensure that he / she feels safe in my arms I cannot even begin to imagine the anguish these woman went through …
So we follow the story of the 3 survivors , 20 years later . Julie , the flight attendant . Paige , the only baby to survive . Marie who survived but her baby didn’t and has blamed Julie for her loss .
We follow how each of the survivors had to deal with remorse , regret , resentment , grief and trauma . While there is alot of sadness there was also healing , redemption , forgiveness and moments where I wonder if I could walk away like these women did … this is one of these reads I want every woman to read 📚❣️
Murder In A Gated Community By: Laura Koerber Review by: Susan Ratchford 4 Stars
Not at all what I was expecting but Murder In A Gated Community by Laura Koerber was a really good read and a unique look on suburbia. Koerber put such wit and humor into this book I couldn’t help but smile the whole way through! With moments that are tragic yet beautiful and also very relatable! I loved Hazel’s story and the meaning behind every word! This novella is definitely worth your time if you want a meaningful story full of laugh out loud moments. This book was definitely deep and made me think about growing older and how life changes. Please if you have the time check out this unexpected gem you will be glad you did!
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This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I enjoy their writing style as well as their attention to details that make their stories pop. I found this book to be well written and engaging. The characters are creative, connectable and add so much to the story. They made the story easy to read and add some humor as well. This is a story about a gated community that is full of drama and secrets. This is a fast paced story that has great growth throughout which added to the entertainment value of this story. I really enjoyed reading this story about this community and the mystery the characters added to it. I highly recommend this book.
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This book is a day in life of multiple seniors in a gated community. A woman who will do anything to keep her plot in the community garden. A dog being left to its own devices while its owner is away, barking non stop making a few members angry. Maybe even angry enough to do something about it. A tiny woman with a huge dog who farts a lot. A very active HOA with its own agenda. All these things seem basic enough. No way are any of these grounds for murder…right?
I have read a few novellas from this author. While they normally write more towards a fantasy aspect, I was excited to try something different from them. The book was quite amusing. Each character had their own things to deal with with a big personality. It was like reading a soap opera with a bunch of seniors. So much drama. I loved it.
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Murder in a Gated community was the perfect short read to liven up my week. The cast of characters was a lot of fun and took me back to my days as a nurse in an assisted living community and silently watching the interactions between “neighbors”. This was a fun story with wit and a humor that kept me engaged from start to finish. I enjoyed the scattered communication with the BOD and that each chapter had a title. As mentioned, I really did enjoy this short read and I’m curious to see what else the author has for me to delve into.
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3.5 stars Short cozy mystery This entertaining quick read was engaging as it was quirky. With fun characters, interesting plot and intriguing mystery it was a brilliant way to spend a lazy afternoon. The humour has a sharp edge at times, which I appreciated and also adds that extra layer. Recommend.
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This was a highly entertaining quick read! The characters were fun to get to know and to see how their relationships evolved. I giggled quite a few times. The gated community is very realistic – how people interact and pass rules and bylaws. I enjoyed the novella, it is a good Saturday at the lake book.
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I personally dislike HOAs, having lived in one that didn’t allow for more eco friendly yards and did nothing when neighbors emptied their pool repeatedly into my yard, so I loved the refreshing take and bickering between the neighbors in this book. Instead of a “whodunnit” mystery, this one revolves more around the culture of the community and trying to come to a consensus on what the community means to the members that live there.
I loved the funny anecdotes the best, from the bickering about the Oxford comma at a board meeting to stealing a neighbor’s dog with good intentions. A fast summer read novella that I would recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-07-18 17:59:342023-07-19 08:58:40Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Crain
When I started reading this book I went into it blind, without reading the blurb or any reviews. From the title, I expected a cozy mystery with some quirky hero who figures it all out. Instead, I got an entertaining story about a community of people, all with different stories and histories. It was lovely getting to know the characters, even if the book were a slower pace than I had expected. This author is still relatively new to me. Having only read a few books I am still getting used to her writing style but I enjoy the fact that each book is so different. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.
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I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect before reading this, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had me hooked from the start and the premise was brilliant, leading you one way before revealing its true nature.
I loved the humour sprinkled in, it had me smiling like an idiot while reading thankfully my only audience consisted of a cat and dog. The scenes and characters were well-written and made believable. The issues they each face made it truly feel like a small community, each with their own contributions and life stories.
I enjoyed the story the author told and look forward to reading more from this author.
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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber. This is such a fun romp. I thought it might be kind of dull being about older people but it is such a fun read. These people are like overgrown teenagers. Its a community of older individuals that are able to take care of themselves. Its called Oaken Acres community and the people all have drama and problems. One woman is mad because the dog is barking across the street, one is plotting to kill someone just because she doesn’t like them and one has major drama with her ex husband who is abusive. Some have animals, some have family and there are a lot of lies, betrayal, politics and friendships. I caught myself laughing out loud several times. This is a short fun read that is more than a cozy mystery!
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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber is a fun cozy mystery set in a retirement community. This is something a little different from Ms. Koerber, but I enjoyed following along on this entertaining read. This is a short story, so it makes for a very quick and easy read. I easily read it during my lunch break. I enjoyed Ms. Koerber’s dark humour which added an extra element of interest to the overall story. The idea of this gated community and the neighborhood ‘politics’, a cast of quirky characters, drama, friendships, and all their dynamics made this a really fun read. I did feel that there were a few loose threads at the end that I would have liked to have seen ‘tied’ up- but perhaps Ms. Koerber is leaving things a bit ‘open’ to allow for more stories set in this retirement community. I will have to wait and see… Anyway, Happy Reading…
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If Gabby King’s secret is made public, it could destroy her boyfriend, Richard Wright’s, political campaign to be the next governor of Texas. The citizens of Texas may forgive a candidate for fathering a child out of wedlock, but learning of a son resulting from an affair with a married woman invites a scandal.
Wayne King, Gabby’s father, the influential oil baron, and cattle rancher, encourages his daughter to accept his plan to get her and Wright into the governor’s mansion. However, Richard’s campaign manager, Amanda Jason, wants Wright and the title of Texas’s first lady and will stop at nothing to take Gabby’s place.
The campaign trail invites Gabby to the adventurous world of Formula One Racing, where a team engineer speaks a surprising truth that unsettles her world. Caught in a whirlwind of making dreams come true for others, Gabby needs wisdom to hear her inner voice before it’s too late.
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Imagine a community that is for retired folks who are still completely independent that is surrounded by lush green grass, a garden, and lots of nosy neighbors! Sounds like Hometown, USA these days!!
This story focuses on people who live within the Oaken Acres community who are all fractured in some sort of way. You have a widow who plots to kill someone just because she doesn’t like them, a lonely woman who hates the sound of the dog barking next door, the abused woman trying to escape the evil hands of her ex-husband…this book mostly features women.
I struggled a bit to get into this story because I thought it might be a bit more of a thriller. It’s really more of a laid back, sometimes snarky, sometimes funny story about this lovely community. All the things that happen within a HOA are covered here. The murder happened long ago and you learn more about it but I was hoping for a bit more with this book.
Overall, a good book to read. Many will be able to substitute names of those they know to make this story more interesting.
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Murder in a Gated Community is an interesting novella for senior citizens in a gated community. This is a slice-of-life story of seniors and their day-to-day living in their community. The characters were interesting, albeit somewhat what you would expect in a senior community. You learn about all of the politics of a HOA and how some like to make life miserable for others. The different characters are familiar if you live in a closed community. Because of being familiar with the different types of personalities, there was a good bit of humor in the story to me. I found this story interesting and relatable. The writing was solid, and I like that they kept the story from getting overly long. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2023-07-17 18:55:302023-07-19 08:55:11Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Sheri Schrader
3.5 stars Laura Koerber surprises her readers by having a varied genre of telling a story. Murder in a Gated Community is different again and certainly a surprise. Imagine a group of old people in a gated community with no filter. Not the norm for stories, no but it does lend for some humour and wit. The old adage about being old but not dead rings true for most of the inhabitants of Oaken Acres in this entertaining story. The plot is intriguing and definitely unexpected but fun and had me laughing out loud at times. With furry friends, secrets, lies, garden politics, challenges, longing, friendships. It is a story with a deeper meaning of looking at your past and adjusting to where you are now. This heart-warming tale is full of a colourful cast of characters each having their own heartaches, issues, grumps, gripes and whinging. Unfortunately, the ending felt like there was a lot left unresolved and ended abruptly. Whether or not that leaves it open for more I don’t know but I felt a little lost. Having said that I did enjoy the story. If you enjoy murder mysteries, you will enjoy Murder in a Gated Community.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-07-17 18:07:022023-07-19 08:54:49Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Jenni Bishop
If I had known this book was about snarky elderly women with twisted thoughts… I would have read it sooner!! Murder in a Gated Community is such an awesome short story. I really love the way that Koerber develops the characters and how the animals come into play. I love that they all have their own mental issues, but I was surprised by the end, definitely went a different way than I anticipated this bitter, wild-card of a woman would fall off her rocker. Loved it! Put it on your list!
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I found this story quite entertaining. So many different ways the plot could go and so many entertaining characters: Hazel, the grouch; Andrea, the hiding ex-wife of an abuser, etc. So much going on and I loved it because I could try to figure out the mystery. Leslie and Jane were my favorites because they seemed so quiet and nonconfrontative (but Jane would surprise us). The plot was well-written and a full of terrific twists. This is a community that I can’t wait to read more about. So much more in the undercurrents of this community. This is a story that is a must read. I can’t wait to read more.
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Outsiders thought that Oaken Acres was a quiet, peaceful haven for well-off retirees, but no! People! The fact is, Hazel thought, most novelists didn’t know much about real murders. Very few people murdered for love or money or fear. People murdered because someone else was really pissing them off. A short, darkly funny novella about five women who live in an upscale gated community where the drama of daily life revolves around secrets, community garden politics, dogs, drones, golfers, and the Oxford comma.
I live on a island in the Puget Sound with my husband and my dogs. I am a retired teacher, presently doing in -home care for disabled people while volunteering at a dog rescue
My degree is in art, and I am a painter, graphic artist, and ceramic sculptor. The writing started about five years ago, a surprise to me and everyone who knows me, since I had never written anything before.
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I like how this book not only has the main character’s point of view but has the point of view from the other minor characters in this particular story. It does make the book more interesting. The story does flow pretty well and is easy to follow. I love how the characters support each other and complement each other, especially Tink and Shadow.
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Tessa has a lot going on right now. She just wrote a best selling novel that is still working its way up the charts. She is constantly on the road running from one book signing to the next press appearance to the next conference to whatever her agent has booked her for now. On the plane to one such event, she spies him. He is everything. Tall, beautiful, a little bit nerdy, a lot shy. Now is not the time for falling in love. She is not even sure she believes in love except the kind that fills the pages of the romance novel she wrote.
Simon only attended the conference because he had to. When he sees her on the plane, he stumbles. Simon has never been good at talking to the ladies, that has not changed. When he finds her again at the hotel, just at a different conference, he tries to talk to her. He knows when he asks her to meet him that she won’t but he goes there anyway on the off chance that she actually shows up. When she shows up not to meet him but randomly, he takes the opportunity to get to know her.
They each stand at a crossroads in their careers. Tessa’s star is only rising so she will be busy with all the events. Simon is transferring home to England and will be there permanently. As they find ways to meet up at her events, they become closer. When he finally confesses his feelings, she agrees to give it a go, his way. Then tragedy strikes. Her world implodes.
Three years later, out of the blue, Simon calls. Tessa can’t get him or his voice out of her mind. In order to find him and give them a hopeful second chance, Tessa must work through all the memories she has been pushing down since her world stopped. Can they get past the hurt, the anger, the pain to find their way back to each other?
A rollercoaster of emotions. First you are caught up in the excitement of Tessa and Simon’s globetrotting love story. Then it crashes down around them. Stay strapped in for picking up the pieces. There is beauty in their love story. Well worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2023-07-11 22:52:392023-07-17 07:18:39My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by M Policicchio
My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez is my first read by this author, and I would say that it’s a cute little rom com with the main characters of a writer named Tessa and a scientist named Simon. The way that Anna describes the characters and their lifestyles, we can conclude that they are opposites, but it’s like the old saying goes…. opposites attract! Simon and Tessa happen to meet on a flight and Simon finds that he can’t stay away from the spontaneous author. Tessa finds Simon interesting and herself attracted to him and decides to invite him all around the world with her, but Simon quickly finds out that Tessa won’t move on to the next step of committing to a relationship. Of course, there has to be some sort of conflict, or it would be a very short book, less interesting story. Tessa’s refusal to settle down with Simon isn’t their only predicament, they live on different continents, have different lifestyles, and Tessa suffers a loss that she just can’t seem to recover from. This was a good read, but I found myself wanting more. The only thing that I can say is pick up the book and give it a go, you will have to determine for yourself if it was worth picking up or not, I don’t think that you will be one bit disappointed!
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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez is the story of two star-crossed lovers Tessa and Simon. Tessa is a free-spirited American romance author, newly on the best seller list, while Simon is an English scientist intent on settling down. Simon is instantly enchanted by Tessa but the attraction is not immediately felt by her. Dispite this, they continuously meet around the globe on a journey of secret romance only to have each goodbye get harder. This book is one of self-discovery, romance, and travel. If typical romance isn’t your style – check it out!
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I just loved the dedication “ Dedicated to those who never got to say goodbye. Because the living is left to them “ this really hit home for me as I lost my mum and a very dear friend and I never got to say goodbye and I’d like to think I’m living my life in a way that honours them ❣️
Tessa met Simon on a Boeing 777 heading for La Gaurdia from Boston and it was an instant click …. I can’t really explain it but watching it unfold was magical
Tessa being an author lives life and what it throws in our way through the eyes of others , she observes and her writing is a mix of reality and fiction ….
Simon is a committed scientist dealing in facts so these 2 amazing peeps are like worlds apart yet they’re perfect for each other ❣️
They meet sporadically across the world over the years and what starts as stolen moments soon deepens and Simon takes a bold step but then tragedy strikes and my heart shatters for everyone involved , I stopped reading for a day just to pull myself together and once I gathered myself I dove back in and what an emotional rollercoaster it was and oh so beautiful 😍
Simon and Tessa fought hard for their happily ever after and what a privilege it’s been to be part of their journey ❣️📚
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I thought the cover of this book was pretty cute as I love to travel, so I picked it up without paying much attention to the synopsis. I dove right in and found myself in love with Tessa and Simon, who seem to embody the ‘opposites attract’ theory we hear so much about. I found myself engrossed in all of the places these two keep encountering each other, and I would have had such a difficult time turning away after just the second meeting! The story flowed well, and I couldn’t read fast enough to see the ending through the emotional rollercoaster. I highly recommend if you like deep emotions that bring out a tear or two!
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Wow what an emotional rollercoaster ride this fantastic book turned out to be!! With wonderful characters like Tessa and Simon and such a creative storyline this book is absolutely one you have to read!! You will take every step the characters take and feel all that they do thanks to the talented author and her very descriptive writing that keeps you completely captivated from start to finish.
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Beautiful story that will stay with me for a long time. This story of Simon and Tessa….giving me all the feels of romance, opposites attract, pure raw emotion, drama, travel, tragedy and secrets. I am so glad I read this book, it was truly wonderful and hard to put down.
Tessa Talman’s life is taking a whirlwind as a new and upcoming author, never expecting her huge success taking her to destinations that are truly breathless. Tessa loves the travel and not being tied down to one place or even a special someone as that is not in her cards…..until she meets Simon Fremont during one of her flights to a destination.
Simon is super smart and focused being successful early in his career and on a flight to a conference he is to speak at….never expecting to run into the beautiful free spirited Tessa. Simon tries so hard to get to know Tessa better.
Thru the months….Tessa and Simon get to know each other and knowing goodbyes’s are the hardest….their feelings for each other grow deeper….true happiness ensues….but when tragedy strikes, will Tessa and Simon overcome the hurt, anger and loss…
I do not want to give any spoilers away……even though it is very hard..I could talk about this story forever….definitely pick up this book and enjoy this true emotional roller coaster of a ride….
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-07-06 17:12:582023-07-14 11:25:47My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
I loved this book! Tessa and Simon meet on an airplane when she is standing on his seat putting her purse away. They don’t get to talk as the middle seat person sits down, but they both sneak peeks at each other. Tessa is an author and is on tour for her new book that made a big splash. Simon is a scientist and has some amazing discoveries. They meet again at a conference where she is doing a book signing and he is speaking. Tessa and Simon start to have feelings and much of the book is the two of them meeting in different places around the world. I love to travel so I loved reading about all of the places that they visit. Tessa doesn’t like to make commitments and Simon has some strong feelings for her. They maneuver through their travels, their work, and their lives. There are twists and turns and a lot of emotions that happen throughout the book. I was cheering for them and then they separated but we don’t know why. I couldn’t stop reading and needed to know what happened to them. I hope the author comes out with more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2023-07-05 22:38:282023-07-14 11:02:07My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Audrie Harrington
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