Book Review: Murder at Corgi Country Club

An animal-loving sleuth. A puzzling murder. Nikki, Sonia and their lovable pooches must find the murderer before the wrong person gets collared for the crime.

Nikki Green loves volunteering at the local animal shelter. When the shelter is in dire need of funds, she is on a mission to do everything she can to ensure the doors are kept open, and the pets are taken care of. Luckily, her good friend Sonia Whitter has just the solution. A charity auction at the local country club.

But the auction comes to a grinding halt when an acquaintance of Sonia’s is murdered. Nikki and Sonia put on their detective hats and decide to help the investigation along. But Nikki’s hunky boyfriend, Detective Quinn Grant, would prefer they stop sniffing around.

Nikki, Sonia and their adorable, furry companions, dig up a pile of clues, secrets and enemies. Will they save the shelter and find the murderer before the evidence is buried?


Buy Murder at Corgi Country Club to unleash a twisty mystery today!

Join Nikki, Sonia and their canine companions for a heartwarming, page-turning cozy mystery that will keep you guessing till the end.

KU Book Review :

This is another huge hit for me in a wonderful cozy mystery series by Cindy Bell. Nikki Green, dog walker, shelter volunteer and amateur sleuth, doesn’t disappoint when murder occurs right in front of her at an auction at the country club to raise funds for the local animal shelter. She teams up with her best friend and client, Sonia, to investigate because the deceased was a good friend of Sonia’s.

I absolutely love the relationship between Nikki and Sonia because it shows that age doesn’t matter when it comes to the people you click with and who become important to you. I think the relationship Nikki has with Quinn, a detective with the local police department, is totally sweet and completely realistic. Ms. Bell had me guessing until the very end with an incredibly woven myster

I celebrating International Corgi Day with this cute mystery!

BR : Death by a Whisker: A Cat Rescue Mystery

Syd and her feline partner-in-crime embark on another “clever, fast and fun” cozy mystery adventure as they try to save the local animal shelter from scandal (Suspense Magazine)

Getting used to life back home in Deer Park, North Carolina, Sydney McCall and her right-hand tabby, Toby, are helping her sister Kat run the local animal shelter. Syd and Kat are all excited about the prospect of the shelter’s newest fundraiser: shopping channel queen Ulla Townsend. Shelter admin Maggie Shayne vehemently refuses to have anything to do with the woman, but the fundraiser ensues as planned. That is, until Ulla turns up dead in the middle of the event.

The cause of death is determined to be an allergic reaction, but Syd and Toby are sniffing out something fishy. When Syd met Ulla, it was clear she was distasteful and rude. And right before the event, Syd spotted some behind-the-scenes drama between Ulla and her manager. As they begin to investigate, they realize there is no shortage of suspects, and Maggie is at the top of the list.

Now Syd and Toby must claw their way to the truth before everything goes paws up at their animal shelter in Death by a Whisker by national bestselling author T. C. LoTempio.

Book Review:

Couldn’t stop turning the pages until I found
out ” who done it ” ! Fantastic characters, riveting
story line, great suspense, and just like in the
last book — a truly loveable Toby, the cat. I
absolutely love this series and also the other cat
series by this author

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Poaching Is Puzzling: A Cookbook Nook Mystery #12

In the cutthroat world of crossword solvers, Jenna Hart will have to decipher some puzzling clues to catch a killer . . .

The annual crossword puzzle contest has drawn contestants from near and far to Crystal Cove, and Jenna watches in amazement as puzzle-themed books fly off the shelves at the Cookbook Nook. Her aunt Vera is putting up a sizable cash prize, and no one is more surprised than Jenna to discover there’s bad blood between Vera and the prominent puzzle constructor who’s acting as master of ceremonies. And when the puzzle guru has his throat slit while he’s out hiking, the police instantly peg Aunt Vera as the culprit.

Jenna can’t stand by and watch her aunt take the fall. It’s been clear since the victim arrived that he had contentious relationships with a number of the contestants—even going so far as to steal puzzles from some of them and claim them as his own—and Jenna’s certain one of them is the killer. Trading puzzle solving for crime solving, she sorts through the convoluted clues and cryptic suspects, hoping to nab the guilty party before they decide she’s a problem they’ll solve with another murder . . .

Includes mouthwatering recipes!

Praise for Daryl Wood Gerber and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries:

“There’s a feisty new amateur sleuth in town and her name is Jenna Hart. With a bodacious cast of characters, a wrenching murder, and a collection of cookbooks to die for, Daryl Wood Gerber’s Final Sentence is a page-turning puzzler of a mystery that I could not put down.” —Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of the Cupcake Mysteries and Library Lovers Mysteries

“In Final Sentence, the author smartly blends crime, recipes, and an array of cookbooks that all should covet in a witty, well-plotted whodunit.” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries

“Readers will relish the extensive cookbook suggestions, the cooking primer, and the whole foodie phenomenon. Gerber’s perky tone with a multigenerational cast makes this series a good match for Lorna Barrett’s Booktown Mystery series . . .” —Library Journal

“So pull out your cowboy boots and settle in for a delightful read. Grilling the Subject is a delicious new mystery that will leave you hungry for more.” —Carstairs Considers Blog


About the Author:

Agatha Award–winning and nationally bestselling author Daryl Wood Gerber is the author of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, the Cheese Shop Mysteries (as Avery Aames), the Aspen Adams Novels of Suspense, and two other stand-alone suspense thrillers. Little known facts about Daryl are that she’s jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, has hitchhiked around Ireland by herself, and has appeared on an episode of Murder, She Wrote. She loves to read, cook, and golf, and has a frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky who keeps her in line!

ARC Book Review:

This is a fun book. It is the next book in the Cook Book Nook mystery series set in Crystal Cover, CA. The Cookbook Nook Bookstore is owned by Jenna and her aunt. When a famous crossword puzzle designer is found dead off a hiking trail Jenna starts her own investigation hoping to find the killer. I have enjoyed all of these books and I never seem to be able to figure out the killer by myself. Jenna is a realistic woman who has a knack for identifying murderers. Coming back to this series is like coming back to visit friends. Any fan of cozy mysteries will like this book and the series. I will be watching for the next book!

Book Review: Mother of the Bride Murder

A surprise wedding in France sets the table in the latest book in the ever-popular Lucy Stone mystery series set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine.
 
When Lucy Stone arrives at a sprawling French chateau with the whole family, it should be the trip of a lifetime—especially because she’s about to watch her oldest daughter, Elizabeth, marry the handsome, successful man of her dreams. But while navigating the vast countryside estate owned by her impenetrably wealthy in-laws-to-be, the jet-lagged mother of the bride has a creeping feeling that Elizabeth’s fairytale nuptials to Jean-Luc Schoen-Rene are destined to become a nightmare . . .
 
Maternal instincts are validated the moment a body is pulled from a centuries-old moat on the property. A young woman has dropped dead under mysterious circumstances—possibly at the hands of someone at the chateau—and unflattering rumors about the Schoen-Rene line and their inner circle flow like champagne. Then there’s the matter of Elizabeth’s hunky ex beau showing up on the scene as she prepares to walk down the aisle . . .
 
With tensions building, personalities clashing, and real dangers emerging at the chateau, Lucy is determined to protect her family, together for the first time in years, and expose the one responsible. She’ll have to locate the culprit among a list of worldly jilted lovers and potential criminal masterminds, or Elizabeth’s trip down the aisle could end in tragedy .

ARC book review

Lucy and her whole family travel to France for her oldest daughter’s wedding. They are staying at a chateau where not everything is picture perfect, especially when there is a murder.

I like it when characters leave their usual setting every once in a while and this was no exception. They are in a foreign country so things are a bit different when it comes to Lucy investigating the murder. I loved having the whole family together and I can’t wait to read the next book

Book Review: Mother’s Day Mayhem

Picturesque South Cove, California, is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day, but not everyone is feeling motherly in bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s latest Tourist Trap mystery, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Kathi Daley, and Lauren Elliott.

Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More is almost out of Mother’s Day cards. She has a few more in stock, but she’s set them aside because she needs Greg’s help choosing one for his mother. It’ll be Jill’s first time meeting her boyfriend’s mother, and she’s understandably nervous.

Turns out Jill isn’t the only one having feelings about mothers. Kyle, who works at the antiques store next door, needs to find the perfect card for a mother he hasn’t seen since he was five—when she went away to jail. But her arrival in South Cove isn’t exactly celebratory, her behavior toward her son unexpectedly restrained. Piqued, Jill discovers that a mother can never be replaced . . .  

Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries

“I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”
—Dru’s Book Musings

“Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”
—The Young Folks

Book Review;

Lynn cahoons newest is wonderful! I love Jill and Greg together ❤ and enjoy her helping him with his investigations . This time they are able to go on a weekend trip together without a murder holding them up. They look into a friends mothers past to help out the friend.

Book Review : Strawberry Shortcake Murder

In her debut mystery, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, intrepid amateur sleuth and bakery owner Hannah Swensen proved that when it comes to crime, nothing is sweeter than a woman who knows how to really mix it up. Now, the flame-haired, tart-talking (and baking) heroine is back, judging a contest where the competition is really murder.

Strawberry Shortcake Murder

When the president of Hartland Flour chooses cozy Lake Eden, Minnesota, as the spot for their first annual Dessert Bake-Off, Hannah is thrilled to serve as the head judge. But when a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in Hannah’s celebrated strawberry shortcake, Lake Eden’s sweet ride to fame turns very sour indeed.

Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah’s snooping into the coach’s private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson’s harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder. . .with Hannah landing on the “necessary ingredients” list.


“Another delicious adventure. . .a superior cozy sure to leave readers satisfied. . .but hungry for more.” —Publishers Weekly


Includes seven delicious recipes!

Library Book Review:

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Since I have seen the movies on TV it is wonderful to get to read the stories that started it all. They are addictive and you get recipes as well. Can’t wait to start the next one.A novel full of suspense and delight. I recommend that you enjoy the action as all Flukes readers have. You will I am certain!

Book Review: Easter Bunny Murder

A sleuth keeps her ear to the ground in this mystery by the New York Times-bestselling author: “Delightful…Cozy fans will enjoy Lucy’s hunt for the truth.”—Publishers Weekly

With a harsh Maine winter finally over, Lucy Stone is excited to cover the annual Easter egg hunt for the Tinker’s Cove Pennysaver. Hosted by elderly socialite Vivian Van Vorst at her oceanfront estate, it’s a swanky event where the eggs are as likely to contain savings bonds as jelly beans. But when Lucy arrives at Pine Point, the gates are locked, and a man dressed as the Easter Bunny emerges, only to drop dead moments later…
 
The victim is Vivian’s grandson, and all is not well at Pine Point. Vivian has been skipping lunch dates, and her charitable donations have abruptly stopped. Is she going senile? Or are her heirs a little too anxious to take over her estate? As Lucy gathers a basketful of suspects, she’ll have to try not to fall down a rabbit hole as she chases a killer with a deadly case of spring fever… 
   
“Once again, Meier delivers a top-notch mystery!”—RT Book Reviews
 
“A fun and engaging read. It is quick and light and has enough interesting twists and turns to keep you turning the pages.”—The Barnstable Patriot

Book Review

This was a great addition to the series. Lucy Stone takes her Grandson to the annual Easter egg hunt in Tinker’s Cove, Maine. Every year, one of the country’s richest women holds an Easter egg hunt on the grounds of her beautiful mansion. For some reason when Lucy, her daughter in law, and grandson arrive at the event the gate is closed and when the Easter Bunny does come out of the mansion, he drops dead! Lucy uses her investigative skills to make many surprising finds. Just when you think you know what happened, you find out you were wrong. You will enjoy this latest addition to the series

Homemade Easter candy

Welcome to Sunday Lagniappe : Something Extra is easy crockpot Easter cand for our Community Easter Egg Hunt.

• 32 ounces unsalted or lightly salted cashews
• ▢24 ounces vanilla/white almond bark
• ▢3 cups mini marshmallows
• ▢1 cup pastel m&m candies – plus more for topping
• ▢optional: pastel sprinkles, pastel melted chocolate

Add cashews to crockpot, top with broken up almond bark. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.. Uncover, stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in marshmallows and m&m candies. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop candy mixture onto a wax or parchment paper-lined plate or small baking sheet.. Top each candy mound with 2 m&m candies, drizzle with melted chocolate, and top with sprinkles. Place in fridge for 2-3 minutes until hardened. Serve immediately or store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Easter Bunny Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery

A sleuth keeps her ear to the ground in this mystery by the New York Times-bestselling author: “Delightful…Cozy fans will enjoy Lucy’s hunt for the truth.”—Publishers Weekly

With a harsh Maine winter finally over, Lucy Stone is excited to cover the annual Easter egg hunt for the Tinker’s Cove Pennysaver. Hosted by elderly socialite Vivian Van Vorst at her oceanfront estate, it’s a swanky event where the eggs are as likely to contain savings bonds as jelly beans. But when Lucy arrives at Pine Point, the gates are locked, and a man dressed as the Easter Bunny emerges, only to drop dead moments later…
 
The victim is Vivian’s grandson, and all is not well at Pine Point. Vivian has been skipping lunch dates, and her charitable donations have abruptly stopped. Is she going senile? Or are her heirs a little too anxious to take over her estate? As Lucy gathers a basketful of suspects, she’ll have to try not to fall down a rabbit hole as she chases a killer with a deadly case of spring fever… 
   
“Once again, Meier delivers a top-notch mystery!”—RT Book Reviews

Library Book review:

This was a great addition to the series. Lucy Stone takes her Grandson to the annual Easter egg hunt in Tinker’s Cove, Maine. Every year, one of the country’s richest women holds an Easter egg hunt on the grounds of her beautiful mansion. For some reason when Lucy, her daughter in law, and grandson arrive at the event the gate is closed and when the Easter Bunny does come out of the mansion, he drops dead! Lucy uses her investigative skills to make many surprising finds. Just when you think you know what happened, you find out you were wrong. You will enjoy this latest addition to the series.

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Candy, Cigarettes, and Murder

A Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery Book 1

by Joyce Proell and Brenda Whiteside

Genre: Cozy Mystery

It’s a birthday weekend with the gift of murder.

Recently widowed, Emma Banefield looks forward to a getaway birthday weekend with her free-wheeling sister, Nicole Earp, sipping chocolate martinis at the peaceful, historic Dulce Inn. When a rude stranger, a nasty food critic, and a madhouse of temperamental artists greet them, all hope for a tranquil weekend evaporates faster than dew on a hot desert morning.

Overlooking the riotous atmosphere is doubly hard after Em discovers the body of a hotel guest, and a second murder affects Nic personally. Now, entrenched in a caper that pits them against a surly detective, they cozy up to a hotel staff hiding dangerous secrets to uncover clues to the killer.

Using their smarts and love of all-things mystery, will the Chocolate Martini Sisters solve the crime ahead of the obstinate Chief Detective or find themselves trapped in the middle of a third murder?

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Joyce Proell is the award-winning author of Amaryllis, Eliza and the Cady Delafield mysteries: A Deadly Truth, A Burning Truth and A Wicked Truth. Along with her husband and little dog, Nellie, she lives in Minnesota in her very own little house on the prairie. She loves to hear from readers.

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Brenda Whiteside is the award-winning author of romantic suspense, romance, and cozy mystery. After living in six states and two countries—so far—she and her husband have settled in Central Arizona. They admit to being gypsies at heart and won’t discount the possibility of another move. They share their home with a rescue dog named Amigo. While FDW fishes, Brenda writes.

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