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The Bush Tea Murder (A Caribbean Island Mystery #1)

Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier

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Culinary journalist Naomi Sinclair is cooking up a maelstrom of trouble upon her return to the blue...

Culinary Cozy Mystery

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2536 KP) rated Snow White Red-Handed (Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Prue and Ophelia take on jobs as maids to the Coops, Americans who are traveling to their castle in Germany’s black forest. Almost as soon as they’ve arrived, a cottage is discovered on the property that looks like a dwarf cottage, and fairytale experts are brought in. The next day, Mr. Coop is poisoned with an apple. What have Prue and Ophelia gotten themselves into?

I love fairytales and fairytale reimaginings, so I had to give this cozy mystery series a try. It was so much fun. The story was fast paced, and the fairytale aspect provided a nice twist to the cozy formula. The characters were sharp as well, and the author made perfect use of a multiple viewpoint story. Can’t wait for the sequel.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/06/book-review-snow-white-red-handed-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Teetotaled (Discreet Retrieval Agency, #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018

I love historical fiction set in the 1920s, so I was really excited to get an early copy of Teetotaled to check out. It did not disappoint! The heroine, Lola, has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor which I adored, and this book kept me chuckling all the way through.

The mystery in Teetotaled was just as entertaining. It kept me guessing, and the cast of suspects and supporting characters made me feel like I was watching a BBC production of Jeeves and Wooster.

Cozy mystery fans as well as historical fiction aficionados who dont mind a dose of humor are sure to enjoy this book!

<i>Note: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.</I>

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A Mistake of Murder (Jan Christopher Mysteries #3)

Helen Hollick

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Was murder deliberate - or a tragic mistake? January 1972. The Christmas and New Year holiday is...

Cozy Mystery Murder Mystery

Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Cat Got Your Diamonds (Kitty Couture Mystery #1) in Books

Feb 21, 2018

Cat Got Your Diamonds is an excellent start to the new Kitty Couture Mystery series. Lacy is funny, clever heroine, and I really enjoyed reading about her exploits. After encountering an intruder in her shop after hours, Lacy goes to get the police only to return with them and find the intruder dead. Finding herself suspected of murder, Lacy does just what we would expect of her. She decides to investigate.

With a great sense of humor and an interesting supporting cast, animal lovers, cozy lovers, and just about anyone else should love this book.

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bre (180 KP) rated Powdered Murder in Books

Jun 25, 2018 (Updated Jun 25, 2018)

Powdered Murder

A. Gardner | 2015 | Mystery, Romance

7.0

(2 Ratings)

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A. Gardner's first published book was also my first cozy mystery to read. The writing kept me hooked from start to finish, and I never would have guessed who the killer was from the start! The 'clues' presented kept the plot intriguing and the subtle touch of romance added a little touch that made it even more enjoyable to read. No violence or gore, with just a touch of suspense to keep you reading on. All in all, a great read for an introduction to a new genre.