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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Masking for Trouble (Costume Shop Mystery, #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
Masking for Trouble (Costume Shop Mystery, #2)
Masking for Trouble (Costume Shop Mystery, #2)
Diane Vallere | 2016 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry
6
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I think it would be great to live in a town that loves costume parties and Halloween this much! Margo is such a quirky character – whether she is working in her family’s costume shop or just running errands, she’s always in costume. When a business man interested in developing the small town into something more modern and profitable threatens to run Margo’s shop out of business, she is understandably angry. When she finds his dead body at a Halloween party she wasn’t invited to, she becomes the prime suspect. Rather than trust the police to find the real killer, Margo decides to investigate on her own. This was a unique story, and a perfect read for this time of year.

<i>NOTE: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review – all opinions expressed are my own.</i>
  
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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated The Outlaw's Daughter (The Haywire Brides, #3) in Books

Feb 24, 2021  
The Outlaw&#039;s Daughter (The Haywire Brides, #3)
The Outlaw's Daughter (The Haywire Brides, #3)
Margaret Brownley | 2020
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Outlaws Daughter is the third book in the Haywire Brides Series by Margaret Brownley. It can be read as a standalone (I haven’t read the other in this series yet and got along just fine), I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in this series though.

     I loved Texas Ranger Matt Taggert in this book! His balance between doing his job and his feelings for Ellie-May was interesting to see. I thought that there was good chemistry between the two main characters and that Matt showed respect for everyone involved. Ellie-May is a great southern Momma (at night when she hears a noise, her first thought is to reach for her shotgun under her pillow!), she is a well-behaved lady who takes care of those around her, and she loves her kids. She is someone I would love to meet in real life. The plot of this story was interesting, it had fast-paced scenes and slower-paced scenes, and I liked the western feel to the town. It kept me engaged throughout the story. I liked the small town where everyone knew everyone, which is not always a good thing, but it was cool to see the town interact with the characters.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for the fun characters, the cool western town, and the storyline
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Well-Offed in Vermont (Pret’ Near Perfect Mystery #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Well-Offed in Vermont (Pret’ Near Perfect Mystery #1)
Amy Patricia Meade | 2011
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stella and Nick Buckley have traded in life in New York City for a small town in Vermont. But when they arrive at their new home, they find a dead man in their well. Since they can't move in until the murder is solved, they dig in to catch the killer themselves. I enjoyed this debut, especially the main characters. Unfortunately, I felt the momentum in the beginning was slowed down by back story that could have been slipped in better later.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-well-offed-in-vermont-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Inherit the Word (Cookbook Nook Mystery, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Inherit the Word (Cookbook Nook Mystery, #2)
Daryl Wood Gerber | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Cookbook Nook is hosting the town's annual grill competition, but things turn sour when the reigning champion is murdered before the first round even starts. When a friend of Jenna's becomes the prime suspect, she starts nosing around to find the killer.

I love this small touristy beach town, and I have already grown to love these characters. The plot was great with lots of good suspects and plenty of red herrings, too. I can't wait to visit again.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-inherit-word-by-daryl-wood.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Bootlegger's Daughter (Deborah Knott Mysteries, #1) in Books

Feb 13, 2018  
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Bootlegger's Daughter (Deborah Knott Mysteries, #1)
Margaret Maron | 1993
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not a classic, but certainly an enjoyable mystery novel. First in a rather large series (up to 12 books now, I think) featuring Deborah Knott. Deborah, the so-called bootlegger's daughter, is an attorney in a small North Carolina town. As often happens in such series, crime seems to follow her wherever she goes. In this book, she looks to solve a cold case murder that occurred when she was very young... and her investigation leads to several more deaths.

Margaret Maron's books are quite engaging and fun-to-read... I blew through this book in a few days.