From This Moment On by Bella Andre - 5 Stars!

For thirty-six years, Marcus Sullivan has been the responsible older brother. But when the future, he's planned turns out to be nothing but a lie, Marcus needs one night to shake free from it all. Nicola Harding is known as Nico, the pop star. Only her sexy image is totally false. After a terrible betrayal, she vows not to let anyone else get too close or hurt her again. Especially not the gorgeous stranger she meets at a nightclub. One night is all Nicola and Marcus agree upon. But nothing goes as they plan when they find a deeper connection than they anticipated. Can Nicola and Marcus open their heart and find their happily ever after?

This was a fabulous contemporary romance that I found on my Kindle after organizing it. I am so glad that I was able to read this wonderful story. The characters were fun to read about, and I felt their romantic connection all the way through the story. The Sullivan family is large enough that there will be more books for me to read. I can't wait; my TBR just became much larger!

 

A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle by Darci Hannah - 3 Stars!

When chef Bridget “Bunny” MacBride got a role on the reality show Food & Spirits, she thought cocktails would be served with her food. Instead, she’s cooking up dinners for the dearly departed. She also discovers abilities to connect with the beyond, which helps her find murderers. Now, she's heading for a haunted Scottish castle where an annual bagpipe competition is being held. As Bunny and her costars hunt for the ghost piper, they hear a scuffle and a body is found at the bottom of the cliff. Can Bunny find the killer before he vanishes into thin air?

This was a very interesting cozy mystery. Even though there was a major paranormal element, I liked that the main character solved the mystery without relying too much on her extrasensory perception. All of the characters were fun to read about and helped move the plot along. The plot dragged in a few spots and made it hard to continue reading until the end. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Nancy Drew: Password to Larkspur Lane - 5 Stars!

People are seeing blue lights in the sky, and a carrier pigeon furnishes Nancy with a clue to a mysterious retreat. Can these two instances be connected? Nancy Drew is on the case!

This was one of my favorite Nancy Drew stories because it had action and suspense and at times left me at the edge of my seat. I will always recommend these stories to cozy mystery lovers of all ages.

 

Shock and Paw by Cate Conte - 5 Stars!

It’s the holiday season on Daybreak Island, and Maddie James is looking forward to the Christmas festivities. Word gets out that Donna Carey, the publisher of the island’s only daily newspaper, may be selling the business. Becky, Maddie's friend and local journalist, is appalled that her boss is entertaining the idea. Maddie is sympathetic, but she has her own problems, like getting pulled into the Christmas event committee, and solving the case of a cat breeder trying to sell designer cats as gifts on the island. Then Donna winds up dead. And Becky becomes the main suspect. Maddie is thrown into another murder investigation in order to save her best friend from a Christmas behind bars.

I absolutely love this cozy mystery, and I found a new series that I can devour. I love Maddie James and her family and all the side characters. The plot was very engrossing, and I kept on turning the pages long into the wee hours of the morning. I was surprised with who the culprit was in the end. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods - 5 Stars!

Maddie Townsend's life in Serenity has been turned upside down when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. With her three children heartbroken, Maddie has to return to the workforce, and take charge of her best friends' newest project, the town's only fitness spa for women. When her son's anger issues begin to affect his love for baseball, Maddie steps in to help. But she didn't expect to develop feelings for her son's coach, Cal Maddox, and learn he has feelings for her, too. But their new relationship may threaten both their reputations and careers. Could he be the one man in all of South Carolina who can help her find serenity?

One day a friend came over to my house. She told me about this series she found on Netflix that had been running for a couple of seasons, and it was called Sweet Magnolias. I had never heard of it and so we decided to watch. And it's now one of my favorite shows. When I found out it was a book series I wanted to read it and I have to say I loved this book. Even though it's slightly different than the TV show, the plot and the setting came alive in my mind as if I was watching the show. I enjoyed this book thoroughly, and I recommend it to anyone who loves the series.

 

Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke - 4 Stars!

Ruby Young is adjusting to her new life in Boston. A big part of that is her roommate—the ghost of the woman who lived there before. For Cordelia Graves, she may no longer be breathing, but it’s still her apartment. They’re both happy they’ve become friends. Cordelia even set Ruby up with her old job. But, when Ruby discovers the body of a delivery guy at work, Cordelia is hesitant to start an investigation for fear that Ruby will be hurt or worse. It will take both of them working together to navigate the fine line between the dead and the living to bring a killer to light.

This was a good cozy mystery, and the characters were very unique. I felt the author was very imaginative with the rules she put on the ghost characters. It lent a bit of suspense when the ghost character had to do something, not knowing whether she was going to be hurt or there was going to be a consequence for it. I felt that the plot was a little drawn out with some dull moments in the middle of the story. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

The Whisking Hour by Ellie Alexander - 5 Stars!

Fall has arrived in the hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, where theater director Lance’s production of Perfect Crime has been met with rave reviews. He has put his own spin on the Broadway classic, opting for an intimate experience. Jules and the team at Torte are whipping up a murderous crime scene feast for the cast party. But, when the director is found murdered, can Jules help the police find the real culprit before someone else dies off-stage?

As always, Elie Alexander writes wonderful cozy mysteries that I love to devour. Jules is one of my favorite amateur sleuths. I find this story another example of a perfect cozy mystery. All of the elements are there, the only thing that there was too much of was the description of the food served. Personally, I am trying to lose some weight and reading her delectable mysteries makes it hard because I always end the chapters a little hungrier. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.