Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker

December 28, 2020

Some mystery series, even my favorite ones, have their ups and downs. Bree Baker’s Seaside Cafe Mysteries, though, haven’t let me down yet. The fifth one, Closely Harbored Secrets, is excellent, and it’s one of my favorite cozy mysteries of the year....

Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O’Connor

December 26, 2020

Some books are just timely. Maybe I didn’t get a chance to read Murder at an Irish Christmas before the holiday, but it was the perfect book to finish on Christmas Day. Even if you haven’t read the previous five books in Carlene O’Connor’s...

Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Traci Wilton

December 23, 2020

I don’t really know what more I wanted from this series. One of the blog readers said they were dissatisfied with Traci Wilton’s latest mystery, Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past. I have to say, I agree. And, as much as I like the premise of a...

Steal Away by V.M. Burns

December 20, 2020

In referring to the first RJ Franklin mystery by V.M. Burns, Travellin’ Shoes, Kellye Garrett said “Burns flawlessly mixes the best elements of both cozy mystery and police procedural.” She’s right. I’ve read all three books in this...

Sandie’s Corner: Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey

December 16, 2020

Because Sandie Herron read that I was swamped this week, she sent me two reviews that I can post. I’m always grateful when she has my back. So, I’m running one of those reviews today, and one on Friday. Thursday, of course, is “What Are You...