Tag: Cozy Mysteries

Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay

Jenn McKinlay, the author of Booking for Trouble, is the author of multiple series, however, she’s also a former librarian. The sixteenth in her Library Lover’s series deals with a major problem in many communities, council members who want to close down public libraries. According to them, because of the Internet, no one needs libraries.… Continue reading Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay

Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland

I’ll admit Liz Ireland’s Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine was released in October. The publisher probably expected it to be a Christmas book. I saved it for Valentine’s weekend instead. The sixth book in the Mrs. Claus series was a charming book, perfect for the season. April met Nick Claus at her inn… Continue reading Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland

All My Bones by P.J. Nelson

I may be responsible for my reaction to P.J. Nelson’s All My Bones since I read the book in fits and starts over the Christmas holidays. Although I like the characters, the plot seemed a little disjointed. And, I still have the same complaint about the protagonist, Madeline Brimley. The amateur sleuth seems to go… Continue reading All My Bones by P.J. Nelson

Murder on the Books by T.C. LoTempio

I’m going to kick off my review of T.C. LoTempio’s Murder on the Books by quoting an author, Kim Hays. “The plot sounds quintessentially cozy: heroine’s return to hometown, meet-up with childhood friend, decision opening a shop. Cue cat and descriptions of baked goods, plus a useful policeman and the dead body of someone we… Continue reading Murder on the Books by T.C. LoTempio

Bodies and Battlements by Elizabeth Penney

I haven’t read any of the books in Elizabeth Penney’s other cozy series, including the Cambridge Bookshop or Mysteries of Blackberry Valley. But, the first Ravensea Castle mystery, Bodies and Battlements, is one of the best cozy mysteries I’ve read in a while. Ravensea Castle on the Yorkshire coast has been in the Asquith family… Continue reading Bodies and Battlements by Elizabeth Penney

Cat Got Your Killer by Sofie Ryan

Sofie Ryan’s Cat Got Your Killer is the twelfth book in her Second Chance Cat Mystery series. Perhaps if I’d read more than just a couple in this series, I might be able to remember who all the characters are. There are a number of people who are friends of Sarah Grayson and her cat,… Continue reading Cat Got Your Killer by Sofie Ryan

The Next Deadly Chapter by V.M. Burns

The Next Deadly Chapter is the tenth book in V.M. Burns’ Mystery Bookshop series, although this one has little to do with the Michigan bookstore. Author and bookstore owner Samantha Washington takes center stage along with her Nana Jo and the women from Shady Acres Retirement Village. Sam’s appearance for members of the Pontolomas Nation… Continue reading The Next Deadly Chapter by V.M. Burns

Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O’Connor

I never saw the final twist coming in Carlene O’Connor’s Murder in an Irish Garden. Although the villain always seemed one step ahead of the Gardai in Kilbane, County Cork, Ireland, the final reveal came as a surprise to me. Perfectly logical, but it came as a surprise. I love that in a mystery, especially… Continue reading Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O’Connor

Mark Baker’s Favorites of 2024

Thanks to Mark Baker for sending his list of Favorite Books read in 2024. We don’t talk about it during the year, but I always like to point out Mark’s own blog when we do this annual feature. If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, you might want to check out Carstairs Considers, https://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/. Mark’s… Continue reading Mark Baker’s Favorites of 2024