Death by the Book by Julianna Deering Christian Mystery Paperback, 320 pages March 4th 2014 by Bethany House Publishers   Drew Farthering wanted nothing more than to end the summer of 1932 with the announcement of his engagement. Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic […]

BLURB: Book Two of the Shirley Combs and Dr. Mary Watson series, THE ILLUSTRIOUS CLIENT, shows us the private investigator and her sidekick sharing an office, and introduces their receptionist, Lix. They are hired to influence a young international pop star, Oceane Charles, to pry her away from her older, richer, player of a girlfriend. The cast is made up […]

The Shadow Princess by Mary Hart Perry My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am a great lover of mysteries and historical fiction, and I absolutely adore the fact that this combines two of my favorite genre. This novel is exceptionally well-written, and even though historical accuracy suffers minimally, it does not jeopardize the nature of the story. I was […]

SHORT BLURB: There’s no shortage of deadly deeds in 1881 Chicago as school administrator Cady Delafield and entrepreneur Doyle Flanagan plan their wedding. When one of Doyle’s workers is brutally killed he must use his considerable power to stop a mysterious enemy bent on destroying his reputation and business empire. But as Cady and Doyle struggle to keep their marriage […]

Read more about this book, and enter the giveaway here. Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have had such marvelous success lately with cozy mysteries, and this new series is no exception. I have never read any of those “quilting mystery” books that are so popular on the internet these days, but this […]

Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk by Stephen Kaminski I immediately became engrossed in this story and couldn’t put my Kindle down. ~Socrates Cozy Cafe/ Socrates Book Reviews I was so engrossed in solving these mysteries, I never stopped reading until I had to. I had reached the end. ~fuonlyknew This is a clean smart story. ~readalot Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk: […]

Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks Forget Me Knot is a great mystery that touches on pretty serious topics; topics that will have no problem eliciting powerful emotional responses in the reader – so be prepared. ~Sapphyria’s Book Reviews Delightful debut… ~Books-n-Kisses This is a perfectly plotted and paced story with some very surprising twists that have stuck with me […]

Read more about this book here. Champagne Lies by wendy vanhatten My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a terrific surprise this book was! I picked it up, and I really didn’t hold out much hope for it. I expected the typical, run-of-the-mill mystery, but was I in for a shock! Once I began reading, I honestly did not want […]

Read more about  this book here. Teacup Turbulence by Linda O. Johnston My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well, I have found another winner in the cozy mystery category. It has the perfect formula for cozy mystery: no sex (perhaps implied), minimal profanity (almost nonexistent, and a diabolically clever plot. Add the rescue work of absolutely delectable, miniature dogs, and […]

Teacup Turbulence (A Pet Rescue Mystery) 5th in Series Cozy Mystery Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Berkley (January 7, 2014) ISBN-13: 978-0425259979 Synopsis Los Angeles animal shelter manager Lauren Vancouver has a soft spot for animals in need—and a keen eye for crime. . . Thanks to a savvy ad campaign featuring teacup pups sporting HotPets Bling—a new line […]