This review is for the first 3 books in this series – because just like donuts I could not read/eat just one! I heard this author speak on a panel at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando and got an immediate fan girl crush! She was a hoot – and when I enjoy someone that … Continue reading Dount Lady Mystery Series — Sweet Deal Sealed, Sweet Deal Concealed and Sweet Deal Revealed by Judith A. Barrett
Cozy Mystery
Death Comes In Threes (Addie Foster Mystery Series #1) By Kimberley O’Malley
You have probably realized by this point that my favorite escape reads are Cozy Mysteries. This one has the right amount of good solid characters, extra interest (in this case two dogs and two great Aunts) and a decent Mystery. Also what I love is when a series book has an ending yet leaves you … Continue reading Death Comes In Threes (Addie Foster Mystery Series #1) By Kimberley O’Malley
The Arms of Death (Loch Lonach Mystery Series: Book One) By Maggie Foster
Not what I expected in a good way. The genre stated Medical Fiction or Amature Sleuths. However, I see it more like an intense, above the norm cozy. There are characters you can wrap your brain around, modern issues, and occurrences with a touch of Old World charm. This book had enough science (easily explained), … Continue reading The Arms of Death (Loch Lonach Mystery Series: Book One) By Maggie Foster
Marigolds and Murder (#1 Port Danbury Series) by London Lovett
This was the perfect introduction to a “new to me” cozy mystery series. The main character, Lacey pulls you right in with her tossing the fast city life to open a flower shop in the small town. The supporting characters have an easily familiar feel and enhance the plot. Her pets, (although I think Kingston … Continue reading Marigolds and Murder (#1 Port Danbury Series) by London Lovett
The Sweet Scent of Murder (#2) by Susan P. Baker
This wonderful cozy is set in the first city I lived in Texas – Houston. I loved Houston (I know what you are thinking – why? But really I moved there in January when the state I left was covered in snow and it was 80 degrees in Houston. Plus I made some incredible friends … Continue reading The Sweet Scent of Murder (#2) by Susan P. Baker
Talking to the Dead Guys by Gretchen Rix
I love a good cozy mystery. It’s like M & M’s to me – I can’t get enough and this book really delivered on the sweet treat! It’s been a while since I gave a 5-star review but this book earned it! What really hooked me into this book was one of the minor characters … Continue reading Talking to the Dead Guys by Gretchen Rix
Island Casualty (An Andy Veracruz Mystery Book 2) by D. R. Ransdell
This is the second book in the Andy Veracruz Mystery series. I enjoyed the first one so much that when this Indie Author made the second one available, I was more than willing to jump back into Andy’s world. Andy has been invited by Rachel, a fellow musician to visit an island in Greece. Andy … Continue reading Island Casualty (An Andy Veracruz Mystery Book 2) by D. R. Ransdell
Secrets, Lies & Crawfish Pies by Abby Vandiver
This book will be released on June 12. This has everything that a good cozy mystery should have: Interesting characters covering a range of ages and lives, a good sideline story of food and music and most importantly a dead body. At least the murderer was nice enough to put the body in a casket … Continue reading Secrets, Lies & Crawfish Pies by Abby Vandiver
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich
I have been a fan of this series and Stephanie Plum since the first book. The humor, characters and location(Texas has my heart but I am a Jersey girl!) kept me coming back each and every book for more. Unfortunately the series had become a little too predictable and I stopped buying the books as … Continue reading Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich
Mariachi Meddler by D. R. Ransdell
I was wandering around the Tucson Festival of Books last month when I was greeted by a great smile. Next thing I knew I had a book in my hand and an interesting conversation. Well, I finally got a chance to read that book and boy am I glad I responded to that smile. D. … Continue reading Mariachi Meddler by D. R. Ransdell
