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MoMoBookDiary (20 KP) rated Murder at Hawthorn Cottage (Melissa Craig #1) in Books

Oct 1, 2018  
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Murder at Hawthorn Cottage (Melissa Craig #1)
Betty Rowlands | 2018
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
MoMoBookDiary enjoyed this murder mystery.

The first in the series on Melissa Craig. I am looking forward to reading book two next.

It is an ideal summer holiday (beach) read, with a writer-cum-sleuth trying to solve a murder which was committed in the vicinity of her new home - Hawthorn Cottage.

Set in a quaint little village - Ideal for fans of Agatha Raisin series

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this cozy mystery..
  
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Merissa (13326 KP) created a post

Apr 12, 2023  
"Had certain things been made common knowledge, I think I might have put the pieces together sooner, but it wasn't and I didn't!"

Light My Pyre (Everwood Falls #1) by Kat Kinney - #Paranormal, #Cozy, #Mystery, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/light-my-pyre-everwood-falls-1-by-kat-kinney-1
      
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Shelle Perry (66 KP) rated The House on Crow Mountain in Books

Sep 1, 2021  
The House on Crow Mountain
The House on Crow Mountain
Rebecca Lee Smith | 2021 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Mystery Thriller, Cozy Rules
The House on Crow Mountain is probably the most uncozy-like cozy I have ever read. Don’t get me wrong it totally adheres to all the cozy rules; no graphic language, sex, or violence. It also follows the popular cozy tropes; a small town, a broken-hearted woman who returns home to make a new start, clever pets, etc. It is just I consider cozy to be a light afternoon read. More fluff than serious. I mean no disrespect to the books and authors I have read to date, some are among my all-time favorites.

This book from the first sentence to the last pulled me into a hard mystery thriller that just happened to follow cozy rules. It has everything; gripping suspense, a leading lady wracked with grief and guilt, and a possible love interest trying to redeem himself from a tragic mistake, or was it? There are far-reaching family secrets, menacing red herrings, and a sinister plot. There was no guessing whodunnit before the reveal. I really (I mean really) did not like the person, but there were so many other people to not like, to suspect, to think about that it barely registered. I could not put this book down as the story unfolded and the floating, maybe relevant plotlines merged bringing the story to its climax.

I seriously hope for this to be a series as there are characters that I would love to learn more about, but I tell you, I would be okay with this being a one-off. The story as it stands has mostly been told and it is that good.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5 out of 5.
I received an advance review copy for free through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Booked for Trouble (Lighthouse Library Mystery #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
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Booked for Trouble (Lighthouse Library Mystery #2)
Eva Gates | 2015
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the second book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series, but you can jump right in without feeling like you have missed anything. I loved the lighthouse / library setting – it feels cozy and calm, at least until a murder takes place right outside. I also liked the cast of characters in this one. Lucy has believable problems, and the supporting cast are a likable bunch. The mystery itself was fast paced and not too obvious. I will definitely go back and read number one in the series.

With a home perched above a library full of books, a lighthouse, a murder, and a library cat – this was a perfect cozy read!

***NOTE: I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review***
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Crêpes of Wrath (A Pancake House Mystery Book 1) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
The Crêpes of Wrath (A Pancake House Mystery Book 1)
The Crêpes of Wrath (A Pancake House Mystery Book 1)
Sarah Fox | 2016 | Mystery
8
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
With this installment, the Pancake House Mystery series is off to a great start. I loved the characters, the sea-side setting, and the suspense. Throw in some delicious sounding recipes and a little romance, and this was an all-around wonderful cozy mystery. There were enough suspects to keep me guessing right up to the end, and I couldn’t put it down until I found out “who did it”. Cozy fans shouldn’t miss this one.

A word of warning about this book – if you are a fan of pancakes, waffles, and other such breakfasty goodies, then don’t read it on an empty stomach! :)

<i>NOTE: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.</i>