Category: Mystery

Review: In the Market for Murder by T.E. Kinsey

In The Market For Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #2) by T.E. Kinsey narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Historical Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: no romance Blurb: Spring, 1909, and Lady Hardcastle, amateur sleuth and all-round eccentric, is enjoying a well-deserved rest. But a week after a trip to the cattle market, Spencer Caradine, a local farmer, turns up dead in the pub, face-down in his beef and mushroom pie. Once again, it is up to Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Florence, to solve the case. Armed with wit and whimsy, not to mention […]

Posted August 1, 2023 by Lola in Historical, Mystery, Review / 0 Comments

Review: Monograph and Murder by A.C.F. Bookens

Monograph And Murder (Poe Baxter Books Series #4) A.C.F. Bookens My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Travel to Syria isn’t always the safest choice, but it isn’t the political tension that’s the danger for Poe. No, the danger is linked to her latest book acquisition. Poe Baxter once heard a man say if he could travel anywhere in the world, he’d visit Damascus, and she hasn’t thought about a visit to the city since. So when she hears that a rare codex from the 1st century has come onto the market there, […]

Posted July 10, 2023 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 0 Comments

Review: Hostile Taco-Ver by Gretchen Allen

Hostile Taco-ver (Street Food Cozies #1) by Gretchen Allen narrated by Carrie Coello My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: When an unexpected inheritance turns deadly… Billie Halifax is not only new to Sea Glass Island, Florida, but also to the food truck business. After her late grandmother left her a non-functional fleet, Billie packed up and headed out on a new adventure, ready for anything. Or so she thought… Her first task is to find a manager for the initial truck, so she narrows it down to three potential candidates from […]

Posted July 6, 2023 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 0 Comments

Review: A High Whisk Situation by H.Y. Hanna

A High Whisk Situation (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries #12) H.Y. Hanna My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: When English tearoom owner, Gemma Rose, finds herself on an unexpected trip to Scotland, she is delighted by the chance to stay in a beautiful Scottish castle—complete with mounted stag heads, cosy fireplaces, and misty mountain views. She’s looking forward to a relaxing weekend in the Highlands, sampling traditional Scottish baking, trying her hand at fly fishing, and learning to enjoy a “wee dram” of whisky. But when she stumbles on a dead body in […]

Posted June 28, 2023 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Risky Witchness by Ada Bell

Risky Witchness (Haunted Haven #2) Ada Bell My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Enjoy this enchanting second installment in the Haunted Haven series by award-winning author Ada Bell! After her early days in Willow Falls nearly got her killed, Emma treats herself to a nice, peaceful day at a spa with her ghostly grandfather. With free coffee, fluffy bathrobes, and luxurious linens, this place is heaven for a thread witch. Or it would be, if not for that guy who won’t get off his cell phone. Darren is so rude, […]

Posted June 14, 2023 by Lola in Fantasy, Mystery, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Unfinished Witchness by Ada Bell

Unfinished Witchness (Haunted Haven #1) Ada Bell My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Everything’s coming up Emma… Since Emma inherited her grandfather’s hearth magic, chores have never been so much fun. Her house is sparkling clean, dishes wash themselves, and her pancakes… Well, she’s a witch, not a miracle worker. Emma’s new mansion would make a perfect bed-and-breakfast, if she only she could deliver on that second “B”. It’s time to hire someone who can prepare a meal without burning the place down. The problems start when one applicant for the […]

Posted May 27, 2023 by Lola in Fantasy, Mystery, Review / 1 Comment

Review: Aida Time by A.C.F. Bookens

Aida Time (Stitches In Crime #10) by A.C.F. Bookens My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: What’s a woman to do if she finds a skeleton in her own back yard? Since she moved into her farmhouse, Paisley Sutton has wanted to convert the old summer kitchen house into an office for herself, and it’s finally time. But when her contractor begins opening up the walls to insulate, they find far more than they expected. Will Paisley be able to solve this time-worn murder, or will someone stop her before she can? […]

Posted April 29, 2023 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 0 Comments