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Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Aug 2017 Review Assaulted Caramel is a fascinating cozy. Amanda Flower not only provides readers with a solidly plotted murder mystery, she also opens the world of the Amish up to an audience whose familiarity with the culture is likely minimal. Amish country makes for an intriguing setting and the tensions between the plain folk and the Englisch add an additional layer of complexity. Bail

Cat Got Your Secrets A Kitty Couture Mystery by Julie Chase Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Sep 2017 Review The Kitty Couture Series is a pet lover's dream. A clever mystery, fascinating and memorable characters (human and animal alike), a great setting (who doesn't love New Orleans) and just the right dash of romance - what more could a mystery lover want? And it's newest installment, Cat Got Your Secrets has everything that makes this series a winne

The Silver Gun by L.A. Chandlar Kensington Books Historical Fiction , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Aug 2017 Review Any fan of historical mysteries will love The Silver Gun. Set in New York City during the 1930s, it has the flavor of a city on the move, growing and changing. Art Deco is at its height and the role of women in society and the workforce is changing. It’s a vibrant time and The Silver Gun is a match for its brilliance. Mayor Fio La Guardia is turning the

Death Plays a Part A Cornish Castle Mystery by Vivian Conroy HarperCollinsUK HQ Digital General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Jul 2017 Review With it's beautiful setting on the Cornish coast and its charming lead, Death Plays a Part makes for an enjoyable reading experience. It is a cozy mystery that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Guinevere is a costume maker, but as the London theater she works for is being remodeled, she has taken a job catal

Death by Vanilla Latte By Alex Erickson Kensington Books Kensington Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 30 May 2017 Review Krissy Hancock’s father is a famous mystery author. Her bookstore cafe is named for him, but she is the last to know about his surprise visit. James Hancock’s visit to Pine Hills is a major event, bringing out both amateur authors and fans in droves. Unfortunately for Krissy, it also means the presence of his slimy agent, and to make matters even worse, her f

Tangible Spirits by Becki Willis Becki Willis General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 02 May 2017 Review Tangible Spirits is a light paranormal cozy that is a pleasure to read. It isn’t one of the standard witches/shifters/psychic (which can be very good in their own right) mysteries. Instead the mystery is set in a small tourist town that is reportedly haunted. The paranormal component is important but not overwhelming. Gera Stapleton is a no nonsense repor

Lies that Bind A Cotswold murder mystery By Stella Cameron Severn House General Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers Pub date 01 June 2017 Review You can count on Stella Cameron for a British village mystery that isn’t formulaic. Her mysteries are well composed and immensely satisfying. They are cozies, but they are not designed for humor. If you like Midsommer Murders or Rosemary & Thyme, you will definitely enjoy Cameron’s novels. The residents of Folly-on-Weir feel real, as op

The Clock Strikes Nun By Alice Loweecey Henery Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 30 May 2017 Review The Clock Strikes Nun is a wonderful mystery. Guilia Driscoll is a breath of fresh air. Whether she is channeling her inner nun or one of her other useful personas, Giulia has an integrity that shines through. It's easy to see why the clients of Driscoll Investigations readily place their trust in her. Giulia isn't superwoman, but she is supremely capable. Along with her

WATCHING THE DETECTIVES The Country Club Murders by Julie Mulhern Henery Press Humor, Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 23 May 2017 Review Julie Mulhern skillfully brings the 1970s to life, capturing its vibrant color, changing attitudes and modern fashions. Ellison Russell is at once both a product of her Country Club background and a modern woman celebrating her newfound independence. She challenges the norms embodied by her mother (who thinks cocktail parties, charity work, h

When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 28 Mar 2017 Review Maddie Day’s mysteries are as appealing and well composed as the tasty dishes Robbie Jordan serves at her restaurant, Pans and Pancakes. In When the Grits Hit the Fan, Robbie is faced with two intriguing mysteries. Little does she know they are connected. Robbie thinks she has seen the last of murder, but when she discovers the body of a mysogynistic professor and the p