Posts tagged with ‘mystery’

  • Great Escapes: “Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk” by Stephen Kaminski Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 1/25) U.S.

    By Ruth on January 16, 2014
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    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: […]
  • Great Escapes: “Forget Me Knot” by Mary Marks Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 1/25) U.S.

    By Ruth on January 16, 2014
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    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 […]
  • “Champagne Lies” by Wendy VanHatten Book Review

    By Ruth on January 15, 2014
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    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 […]
  • “Teacup Turbulence” by Linda O. Johnston Book Review

    By Ruth on January 13, 2014
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    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 […]
  • Great Escapes: “Teacup Turbulence” by Linda O. Johnston Book Tour/Guest Post

    By Ruth on January 12, 2014
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    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 […]
  • “Sketcher in the Rye” by Sharon Paper Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 1/12) WW

    By Ruth on January 9, 2014
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    I apologize for posting this review so late.  Read about more about this book here. Sketcher in the Rye by Sharon Pape My rating: 4 of 5 stars I guess I can say that I have mixed feelings about this cozy mystery. First of all, it is a clever story with some intriguing characters. And the ending was indeed a […]
  • Great Escapes: “Sketcher in the Rye” by Sharon Pape Book Tour Promo/Guest Post

    By Ruth on December 22, 2013
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    Sketcher in the Rye: (A Portrait of Crime Mystery) 4th in Series InterMix (December 17, 2013) Published by The Penguin Group E-Book Only ASIN: B00AVA4NH0 Synopsis In her new job as a private eye, former police sketch artist Rory McCain has a spirited partner: Old West marshal Zeke Drummond. He may be a ghost, but when these two combine their […]
  • “Deathbed & Breakfast” by Bart J. Gilbertson Book Review

    By Ruth on December 6, 2013
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    Read more about this book here. Deathbed & Breakfast by Bart J. Gilbertson My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I think of an ideal mystery book, I expect for there to be minimal to no profanity, no intimate bedroom details, a clever mystery, and likable characters. I tend to think of the classics–Agatha Christie, Columbo, Perry Mason, Sherlock Holmes. […]
  • Great Escapes: “Deathbed & Breakfast” by Bart J. Gilbertson Promo

    By Ruth on November 28, 2013
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    Deathbed & Breakfast (Pookotz Sisters Bed & Breakfast Mysteries) Cozy Mystery File Size: 372 KB Print Length: 217 pages Publisher: Cozy Cat Press (June 30, 2013) Synopsis: Richard Forester, a retired CEO for a major software company, and his granddaughter Penny show up at the Pookotz Bed & Breakfast one evening and find themselves in some rather unpleasant company. All […]
  • “Murderous Matrimony” by Joyce Lavene Book Review

    By Ruth on November 21, 2013
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    Be sure to check out my promo post.  There is still time to enter the giveaway. Murderous Matrimony by Joyce Lavene My rating: 4 of 5 stars This had to have been one of the more unusual cozy mysteries I have possibly ever read. Part of the problem is that this is the first book I have read from the […]