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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2460 KP) rated Lost and Fondue (A Cheese Shop Mystery, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Charlotte is catering a fundraiser at the old winery on the outskirts of town. During the scavenger hunt, she finds the body of one of the guests in the basement. With the police looking at someone Charlotte cares about, she must spring into detective mode to find the real killer.
I'm not sure why I waited so long to read this second book in the series. The characters were a tad overwhelming at first by their number, but I quickly had them all figured out. The plot slow down a tad in the middle, but the end result was great. I'll definitely be back for the next slice.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-lost-and-fondue-by-avery.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I'm not sure why I waited so long to read this second book in the series. The characters were a tad overwhelming at first by their number, but I quickly had them all figured out. The plot slow down a tad in the middle, but the end result was great. I'll definitely be back for the next slice.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-lost-and-fondue-by-avery.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2460 KP) rated The Other Woman (Jane Ryland, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Disgraced Boston TV Reporter Jane Ryland is trying to rebuild your life with a job on a newspaper. Her first assignment is to get an interview with a Senate candidate's wife. But Jane begins to suspect there is more going on than meets the eye - like the Senator is having an affair. Meanwhile, several dead bodies are showing up. Is there a serial killer on the loose? There are so many plot threads and characters that it took forever for me to get into the book. Once I did, it was a fun ride and I couldn't put down. Worth the effort, but it took about 100 pages to really start to click.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-other-woman-by-hank.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-other-woman-by-hank.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Michelle Serrano runs the chocolate part of Chocolate and Chapters, the combined chocolate and bookstore she owns with her best friend Erica. But one morning, she walks into their store to find their business neighbor Denise dead from a poisoned truffle. Now Michelle has to find the killer to clear her reputation.
These characters grew on me quickly, and I really came to care for them. I can’t wait to find out what happens to them in future books. The plot got a little sidetracked at the end, but it still had an exciting climax. Plus there were some twists along the way that confused me, but in a good way.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-review-death-is-like-box-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
These characters grew on me quickly, and I really came to care for them. I can’t wait to find out what happens to them in future books. The plot got a little sidetracked at the end, but it still had an exciting climax. Plus there were some twists along the way that confused me, but in a good way.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-review-death-is-like-box-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
After being forced to form a book club with her feuding neighbors, Bea is shocked to find the owner of the local Chinese restaurant dead behind his cash register. With events that are mirroring their first book, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Bea and the reading group must figure out what the clues mean to find the killer.
The pace seemed off at times, although part of that was setting up the characters and the series. There was still plenty of time for some great twists that would have made Christie herself proud. Throw in some good characters and a nice dose of humor and you've got a winning series debut.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-mayhem-at-orient-express-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The pace seemed off at times, although part of that was setting up the characters and the series. There was still plenty of time for some great twists that would have made Christie herself proud. Throw in some good characters and a nice dose of humor and you've got a winning series debut.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-mayhem-at-orient-express-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Kimmic (814 KP) rated Living with a Serial Killer in Books
Feb 21, 2018
Slow moving (2 more)
Not what you would expect at all
Found it difficult to like the main character
The title is the most exciting bit!
Contains spoilers, click to show
Well, I was very excited to read this book, and was quickly disappointed... I did finish it (with maybe scan reading towards the end). This book is about a weak woman being with a very controlling and dominating partner, there is no reference to him being a killer until the very end.
I am not sure I would even forward this book onto a Charity Shop for someone else to waste their time reading it. The title is very misleading and it was sure will for the book to get better that pushed me through to the end (p.s. it doesn't... get better that is!)
I am not sure I would even forward this book onto a Charity Shop for someone else to waste their time reading it. The title is very misleading and it was sure will for the book to get better that pushed me through to the end (p.s. it doesn't... get better that is!)
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2460 KP) rated Fatal Brushstroke (Aurora Anderson Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Rory Anderson is shocked when the body of a well-respected tole painter, Hester Bouquet, is found buried in her backyard. With a police chief who hates her, Rory knows if she wants to avoid going to jail, she needs to find the killer. But who might it be?
This is a strong debut. The plot was steady with interesting suspects and shifting clues and motives. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, but it turned out I was wrong. The characters are fantastic as well, and I can hardly wait to visit the series regulars again. Plus I loved the fictional coast town setting.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/06/book-review-fatal-brushstroke-by-sybil.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a strong debut. The plot was steady with interesting suspects and shifting clues and motives. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, but it turned out I was wrong. The characters are fantastic as well, and I can hardly wait to visit the series regulars again. Plus I loved the fictional coast town setting.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/06/book-review-fatal-brushstroke-by-sybil.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Sue (5 KP) rated Til Death Do Us Party (A Liv And Di In Dixie Mystery #4) in Books
Aug 13, 2018
What could possibly happen at a wedding in Vegas?
Event planner Liv McKay is heading to Vegas to celebrate the nuptials of her mama and Earl at an Elvis themed chapel but runs into more trouble than she bargained for. For starters, they have a bachelorette party that doesn’t turn out as expected and then the Elvis impersonator wedding officiant dies just seconds before pronouncing the couple husband and wife.
If that isn’t the worse of things, Liv’s cousin Little Junior is listed as the prime suspect. Can Liv and her bestie Di figure out who the real killer is and also get mama and Earl hitched?
This book is filled with humorous and fun-loving southern characters, more twists and turns than can imagine, and a mystery that will keep you guessing.
Event planner Liv McKay is heading to Vegas to celebrate the nuptials of her mama and Earl at an Elvis themed chapel but runs into more trouble than she bargained for. For starters, they have a bachelorette party that doesn’t turn out as expected and then the Elvis impersonator wedding officiant dies just seconds before pronouncing the couple husband and wife.
If that isn’t the worse of things, Liv’s cousin Little Junior is listed as the prime suspect. Can Liv and her bestie Di figure out who the real killer is and also get mama and Earl hitched?
This book is filled with humorous and fun-loving southern characters, more twists and turns than can imagine, and a mystery that will keep you guessing.
Sue (5 KP) rated Paper, Scissors, Death (Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-n-Craft Mystery, #1) in Books
Aug 13, 2018
book description:
Mousy housewife Kiki Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers his sordid secret life.
Cruel taunts by George's former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for herself and Anya?
Mousy housewife Kiki Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers his sordid secret life.
Cruel taunts by George's former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for herself and Anya?
Jemma Walsh (81 KP) rated Dead like you (Roy Grace book 6) in Books
Sep 15, 2018
Another great holiday read
Contains spoilers, click to show
Another great holiday read, this ones even more darker...
I love how this one jumps from present and 1997 a case Roy once worked on but never got solved! The killer is back again..
we also get a personal insight into Roy and Sandy ‘s relationship, I was always under the impression their relationship was perfect but this series shows another side to sandy.
This book is noticeably longer than the other 5 before it, which gives it chance to go in-depth with the past and present, with it making you guess who done it with quite a few suspects.
And last the endings sort of on a cliffhanger with ‘yac’ When will he make and appearance next...
And now onto the next one
I love how this one jumps from present and 1997 a case Roy once worked on but never got solved! The killer is back again..
we also get a personal insight into Roy and Sandy ‘s relationship, I was always under the impression their relationship was perfect but this series shows another side to sandy.
This book is noticeably longer than the other 5 before it, which gives it chance to go in-depth with the past and present, with it making you guess who done it with quite a few suspects.
And last the endings sort of on a cliffhanger with ‘yac’ When will he make and appearance next...
And now onto the next one
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Unbreakable (Fallen Aces MC, #2) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
I fell in love with King & Elena's story in Unrequited and had been left on a killer cliffhanger!? Dove right in, dying to find out the rest of this incredible story. Elena is back in the hands of her psychotic husband Carlos, while left waiting for King to save her and their future. King is trying to make his way back to her while attempting to sort out Club business and gain that VP patch. He has to find a balance and otherwise he'll never be able to keep her... As in the first book, there is a ton going on in this series!? This book tore my heart out and kept me on the edge of my seat from page one... didn't want to put it down!? HIGHLY recommended book, series & author!!!