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Naughty on Ice A Mystery by Maia Chance St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Historical Fiction Pub Date 13 Nov 2018 Review If you like Prohibition era capers full of outrageous antics, hilarious dialogue and plenty of fun, look no further than Maia Chance’s Naughty on Ice. The Discreet Retrieval Agency doesn’t normally take anonymous commissions, but when a strange greeting card summons them to Vermont, they jump at the chance of a picturesque holiday vacation. Still -

Murders and Metaphors A Magical Bookshop Mystery by Amanda Flower Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Feb 2019 Review Amanda Flower’s Murder and Metaphors is a charming addition to her Magical Bookshop Series. Violet has overcome her regret at coming home and settled in happily as caretaker of Charming Books - but once more murder has come to Cascade Springs, and one of Violet’s friends is the main suspect. A celebrity sommelier who grew up in the area,

Slay Bells: A Christmas Village Mystery by T.C. Wescott BooksGoSocial Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 23 Nov 2018 Review Christmas is upon us once again, the cold winter nights making us long for a warm blanket and a cozy read. Slay Bells is the perfect choice for readers tired of Christmas reruns, and looking for something fresh and seasonal. Christmas Village is a magical place, far removed from the city, and steeped in tradition. But when a troupe of carnies visiting the to

The Dead Ringer An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 02 Oct 2018 Review M C Beaton’s newest Agatha Raisin novel is loads of fun for fans and newcomers alike. Filled with sharp eyed portraits of quirky locals, as well as honest and amusing takes on series favorites, The Dead Ringer is a hilarious depiction of village life in the Cotswolds - as well as a mystery with several confounding turns. As always

A Catered Cat Wedding by Isis Crawford Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 25 Sep 2018 Review I will give almost anything that centers around cats a try. A Catered Cat Wedding is not a “cat cozy” per se, but the story revolves around a wealthy cat lover known for behaving badly and her precious cats - who also showcase the worst of behaviors. Susie Katz loved her cats, but didn’t care much for the local humans. Anyone who complained about her cats or her outra

Séances Are for Suckers by Tamara Berry Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 30 Oct 2018 Review I enjoyed Seances are for Suckers immensely. Not only was the story fascinating but the main character, Eleanor Wilde is a refreshing change from the average female lead. First she is a fake medium, who realizes most ”ghostly “ problems can be solved by a combination of mundane and theatrical means. She may technically be a fraud but in reality she is much more, and

Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 28 Aug 2018 Review Goodbye Cruller World is a cute cozy that takes the stereotype of donut loving cops seriously. But don’t think having a sweet tooth and running a shop that sells donuts to Fallingbrook’s finest prevents Emily Westhill from having a gift for detection. Unlike many cozies, Goodbye Cruller World is populated by good cops and first responders who know their jobs, rather t

Be Our Ghost A Merry Ghost Inn Mystery by Kate Kingsbury Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 09 Oct 2018 Review Be Our Ghost is not a paranormal mystery in the strict sense. There is a ghost who plays a small role, occasionally laughing and leaving the obscure clue, but by and large Be Our Ghost is a straightforward cozy. Liza and her granddaughter Melanie run a bed and breakfast, but in their spare time they are not adverse to investigating murder - parti

In Cold Chocolate A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery by Dorothy St. James Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 21 Sep 2018 Review Chocolate- check. Sea turtles- check. Murder- check. In Cold Chocolate is a cozy with bite. Charity Penn loves her chocolate shop and the town of Camellia Beach, despite the relatives of the woman who left her the shop causing problems, and her boyfriend’s crazy ex making wild threats and accusations. When Charity accompanies Alth

If the Coffin Fits A Funeral Parlor Mystery by Lillian Bell Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 11 Sep 2018 Review Desiree may have left her job as an investigative reporter behind, but she certainly didn’t lose her nose for trouble. A suspicious conversation overheard at her family’s funeral home leads Desiree to look for wrongdoing. Violet Daugherty died in a one person accident, apparently a victim of drowsy driving. But Nate, Desiree’s friend and the l