Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy - 5 Stars!

When NSA agent Carl Minkus dies after eating the dinner Olivia Paras's staff had prepared, all forks point to them. Now the Secret Service is investigating the kitchen and scrutinizing the staff. The timing couldn't be worse with the White House Easter Egg Roll to prep for. Olivia must find the real culprit before she cracks under pressure.

This was a perfect mystery for anybody who likes food and likes a little suspense with their cozy mystery. The main character is a wonderful amateur sleuth, and the setting is very interesting. I will continue to read the rest of this series. I read this previously years ago.

 

A Very Novel Murder by Ellie Alexander - 5 Stars!

Annie Murray has opened a detective agency above her bookstore. Her first case is when June Munrow, a resident of Redwood Grove, comes to Annie and is convinced that Kelly Taylor’s recent drowning wasn't the accident everyone believes it to be. June is determined to prove there’s more to the story and hires the Novel Detectives to uncover the truth. Can Annie find the truth before she winds up in deep water?

This was a great cozy mystery. Annie is a wonderful amateur sleuth who combines her intelligence, observations and charm to get to the truth behind the mystery. I like how she uses and works with the police when they are needed in a situation. The bookstore setting is one of my favorites and that is one of the many reasons that I will be reading more of the series. The plot was also very intriguing, and I was surprised at how the mystery was solved. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Rebound: Connor and MacKenzie by Cindy Kirk - 5 Stars!

After competing for several years, MacKenzie Lockhart is back in Good Hope. She’s focused on coaching, family, and staying grounded. Romance isn’t part of the plan until Connor Brody moves in next door. Connor came home to regroup. After learning that patience can feel safer than desire, he’s content to keep his heart guarded. But the closer he gets to Mac, the harder it is to ignore his feelings for her.

This contemporary romance is the reason why I love Cindy Kirk's writing. Her romances always leave me with an uplifted feeling. I believe we all need that right now. Her characters are loveable, her settings are memorable, and the plots leave you feeling hopeful. I recommend this story.

 

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - 4 Stars!

Anthony Bridgerton has decided to marry and has chosen a wife. But he has to get passed her older sister, Kate Sheffield. The schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he sleeps at night, Kate is the woman haunting his dreams. Kate believes that reformed rakes don't make the best husbands, and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate is determined to protect her sister, but she fears her own heart may fall to the rake.

This was a great love story worthy of this fascinating time period. I love these historicals because they're filled with humor, and witty banter. My only issue was the pacing; the story is not fast paced at all. But it's a worthy read.

 

Death by Irish Coffee by Alex Erickson - 4 Stars!

Krissy is teaming up with a local bar owner to provide one of the essential ingredients for Irish coffee this St. Patrick’s Day. Then the bar owner's body was found the next day. Between brewing, and bookselling, Krissy is reviewing a whole parade of suspects.

This was a great holiday cozy mystery to curl up with on a cold night with your favorite hot cocoa or coffee. Krissy is a great amateur sleuth who tries to work with her detective husband in finding the truth over her friend's death. I find all the characters likable, and the plot kept me guessing until the culprit was revealed in the end. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Touch Her and Die by Jolie Vines - 5 Stars!

Daisy was a young woman trapped by her relatives. They wanted her to join their illegal activities. So, she ran away right into the arms of Ben. Ben is a bodyguard with just one rule: don't get attached. But his feelings for Daisy makes him break his rule and defend her. But can he open his heart to her?

I was surprised at how much I loved this book. The characters were likable and quirky. The plot was full of suspense and romance with a good dollop of heat. The setting was so beautifully described that it made me want to visit Scotland. I will most definitely read another story from this wonderful series.

 

Murder From A to Z by VM Burns - 5 stars!

Nana Jo has volunteered her granddaughter, Jenna, to teach estate planning to retirees at Sam's bookshop. When elderly Alva Tarkington, accompanied by her niece, sits down for a consultation, Sam realizes the woman’s blinking is actually S.O.S. in Morse Code. The sisters get her alone, and Alva tells them that her life is in danger and she must change her will. Alva is found dead the next day. In between penning her latest historical mystery, Sam teams up with Nana Jo and the senior sleuths to search for motives. They soon learn not everyone is who they say they are, and someone is more than qualified to teach a class on cold-blooded murder.
This story is a great cozy mystery and a fun read. I love Sam because she's inquisitive, nosey, and loves her family and will do anything for them. Her grandmother Nana Jo and her friends are great side characters who always makes me smile with their antics. The best part of reading this series is there's always a mystery within a mystery. Sam is a writer and a bookshop owner, so the plot always has two mysteries in it. One of them is the main mystery for the book and the other one is the mystery that Sam writes to help her solve the main mystery. I love how she can sort out what's going on through her writing. And the plot always keeps me guessing until the very end. I will definitely read more from this wonderful author. Thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.