Looking for some realistic characters? Start right here with Trisha – she’s not 20, or a size 2 and her life is less than perfect – I really enjoyed her. Having a husband who is a master swimmer, yet myself more of a doggie paddler, I enjoyed this book letting me see an insider's perspective. … Continue reading Dead In The Water (Book 1 A Trisha Carson Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
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The Art of Betrayal (Kate Hamilton Mysteries #3) by Connie Berry
I received this book as a gift, and even though I have not read the first two, I jumped in on their recommendation. WOW – I thoroughly enjoyed the main character, Kate. The very light romance was handled perfectly. This intelligent woman was portrayed in such a manner that I seriously would like her as … Continue reading The Art of Betrayal (Kate Hamilton Mysteries #3) by Connie Berry
Weasel Words (Bernard and Melody Caper) By Dale E. Lehman
If you have been reading my blogs for even just a short while you will know that I am a fan of snarky, tongue-in-cheek phrases, wise guys and puns. This book had it all. At one point I was laughing just as hard as the characters, Melody & Felicity, about of all things – technological … Continue reading Weasel Words (Bernard and Melody Caper) By Dale E. Lehman
Darkness & Grace by Kathryn Schleich
About a year ago I read another book by this author and even though I knew the first time not to start reading a bedtime, I ignored my knowledge and started this book at – you guessed it – bedtime. Well I made it until after midnight and then my eyes would not cooperate any … Continue reading Darkness & Grace by Kathryn Schleich
Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
I have read every book in this series and it just keeps getting better. However, I do have to admit that this was my favorite so far. I would even go so far as to say read it first. The author gives the reader enough backstory that it could be read on its own. However … Continue reading Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
Welcome to the Punkhorns by Benjamin Bradley
I had no idea what a Punkhorn was before I started this book. Now – I think I may just avoid them if I ever see them. This was a well-done mystery inside of a mystery with some wonderful subplots and characters. Urban legends are at the heart of this story, and their belief by … Continue reading Welcome to the Punkhorns by Benjamin Bradley
Malice in Miama (Jamie Quinn Mystery #6) by Barbara Venkataraman
I was thrilled to see that the author was continuing this series. It’s been a couple of years and I was a little concerned jumping back in that I might not be able to catch up, but the author does such a nice job that it could be read on its own. However, I happily … Continue reading Malice in Miama (Jamie Quinn Mystery #6) by Barbara Venkataraman
Hippie Hollow: Murder on a Nude Beach: A B.B. Rivers Mystery, Book One by Denniger Bolton
As you know, I get a lot of books. I pick them up all over the place, authors and publicists send them to me, friends refer, other bloggers share. I am not sure where I picked this one up, but it has been sitting on the to-read shelf for a while (maybe 2 years). It … Continue reading Hippie Hollow: Murder on a Nude Beach: A B.B. Rivers Mystery, Book One by Denniger Bolton
Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
This is a great mystery series for middle and high schoolers. And frankly, I have also enjoyed it. The author is a teacher who has vast experience with middle school and high school, so he is spot on when it comes to exactly knowing what this reader will enjoy. The series involves four friends who … Continue reading Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
Murphy, Murphy: And the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland
Winner of Book Talk Radio Book Club - Best Book 2020 OK – there is grammar humor – what more could an editor possibly want? I’m also a huge fan of Jasper Fforde, and this book nicely follows behind (I could not help myself!) his style. Detective Murphy Murphy, who works in the Department of … Continue reading Murphy, Murphy: And the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland
