Death Knells And Wedding Bells by Eva Gates - 4 stars!

Lucy and Connor planned for the perfect Outer Banks wedding. Aside from typical rumblings of familial tensions, the late spring weather allowed for a beautiful day, the food was delicious, and everyone had a good time, until one of the guests goes missing and another is found dead. When some of Lucy's family and friends become suspects, she starts investigating to learn the truth.

This was an exciting cozy mystery filled with dastardly suspects and confusing clues to keep you guessing until the very end. I have been a fan of this series for many years, and it's still going strong. The only drawback to this was the length of each chapter. It seemed to disturb the pace of the book. I will definitely read another lighthouse library mystery. Thanks to Netgalley and Crooked Lane books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Blueberry Blunder by Amanda Flower - 5 Stars!

Bailey King, star of TV's Bailey's Amish Sweets, is building her dream candy factory in Harvest, Ohio. But no sooner is the frame of the new building up than she finds the dead body of her surly contractor who has a long list of enemies. To add to the drama, Bailey is being filmed by a crew for her upcoming show. When Bailey's TV producer pitched a reality show about building the factory, Bailey was shocked that the network picked it up. Although, many of the Amish working on the jobsite refuse to be on camera. Bailey will have to sift through a crowd of angry villagers to solve the murder, save her new venture, and protect her Amish friends.

This was a fun and satisfying cozy mystery to read. I love Bailey King and the way she respects other faiths and her friends. She always stands up for them, and when they're in trouble, she will help them, and fight for them. I love reading about the other characters who appear in every story, like Jethro, it wouldn't be an Amish Candy Shop Mystery without him. I loved the ending of this story, it was very enjoyable. If you love cozies, don't pass this one up! Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Give Fudge a Chance by Nancy CoCo - 5 Stars!

The Mackinac County fair is in full swing. Allie is focused on the fudge competition. But she’s willing to take a little break and walk through the haunted house attraction with her friend Jenn. When they find a body, it turns out not to be a prop. Soon Allie’s cop boyfriend is on the scene, and the sleuthing confectioner is hunting for clues. Then, the hotel becomes the scene of a suspicious fatal accident, and Allie suspects the two deaths are connected. Can Allie find the truth before there's another accident.

This was a great cozy mystery to curl up on the couch in front of a fire and read the night away. Allie is a wonderful character to read about as she uses common sense and her intelligence to figure out the clues, and she doesn't look down on the police as she solves crimes. I love it when a mystery surprises me, and this mystery kept me guessing until the very end. The setting was so well described that I wondered if this town was real. It would be a great place to have a vacation, and I would stay at Allie's Fudge shop and hotel. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Always Her Cowboy by Addison Fox - 3 stars!

Charlotte Wayne has been in a love/hate relationship with Chance Beaumont since they were kids. It's hard for her because she sees him almost every time she hangs out with her group of friends. And he secretly stole her heart years ago. Chance has a lot of baggage from his father to deal with and realizes that it's affected his relationships. Can he heal from the damage that his father did to him and open his heart up to love?
This was a sweet contemporary romance filled with heat, good characters, and a plot that makes you believe that love can succeed through any circumstance. Ms. Fox weaves a tale that will keep you up at night to get to the sweet ending. I want to thank NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis - 5 stars!

Sophie is busy handling the first ever convention of the Association of Ghost Kitchens, restaurants that do delivery only, but she’s taking a little time out for a lunch meeting organized by A Healthy Meal. The group is dedicated to providing meals for children in need, and as a bonus, it’ll give Sophie the perfect opportunity to ogle the lavish Old Town home of socialite Geraldine Stansfield. Gerrie’s dining room is impeccably furnished except for the dead man lying on the floor. Sophie needs to find the truth before someone else winds up dead.
This was a great cozy mystery to read to escape the annoyance of life. I love Sophie and her intelligence in figuring out whodunit every time. I love reading about all the characters in this book because it seems relaxing to read about something familiar. I wasn't able to figure out the culprit's identity and was surprised at the big reveal in the end. I will definitely read another one from this series. Thanks to Kensington books and NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

The Night She Met the Duke by Sarah Mallory - 3 stars!

Since Prudence Clifford had a disastrous season, she decides to stay with her aunt in Bath. But Pru’s new life is anything but dull when one night she finds an uninvited guest, a duke, sitting at her kitchen table! Pru will never forget the connection they shared. But it’s their reunion three months later that will prove unforgettable.
This was a very interesting historical romance. Prudence is a great romantic heroine who takes it upon herself to do things against convention and is a strong independent woman in a time where that wasn't allowed. The one word I would use to describe the duke is dashing. Even though he was going through a lot of trouble, he fought to protect Pru, even risking his own life in the process. My only issue with this romance is that it seemed too long and drawn out. This review is my unbiased opinion. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for the honor of reading this advanced reader's copy.

 

Poppy Harmon and the Shooting Star by Lee Hollis - 5 Stars!

Poppy Harmon accepts her old acting rival Serena Saunders as a client. Serena requests a background check on Ned Boyce, her fiancé, before tying the knot. Wealthy, and connected, Ned seems like the most unlikely private investigation subject in Palm Springs. Poppy thinks she’s finished with her latest assignment when Serena is caught holding a gun over a dead body. With Serena claiming self-defense, the Desert Flowers team must expose the truth about the unknown victim.
This was a fantastic read; I was surprised that I loved it so much. Poppy is a funny character, and I enjoyed reading about her antics with her friends at Desert Flowers Investigations. This story was full of wonderful twists and turns, and at first, I thought one of the characters did it only to be surprised in the end at the big reveal. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and I recommended to all cozy mystery readers. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.