Murder at Sunset Rock by Debra Webb - 4 Stars!

Olivia Ballard came home to bury her grandfather and found out he was murdered. She needs help investigating and Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is helping her. She wishes he didn't break her heart. Huck wants to help her and have another chance with her. Can they find the truth and heal their broken hearts?
This was an intense romantic mystery filled with twists and turns, and a romance that kept me turning the pages until the very end. I loved the camaraderie between the two main characters, and how they used their wits and intelligence to solve this mystery together. I will definitely read another story from this author. Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin romance for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower - 5 stars!

Mother’s Day is a busy time at the candy shop Bailey King runs with her Amish grandmother. This year Bailey’s parents are visiting Harvest, Ohio. During a Mother’s Day Tea at the local church, a thief makes off with the money raised for a local women’s shelter. Bailey tries to discover who stuck their fingers in the cookie jar. Can she find the culprit before events boil over into disaster?
This was a great little cozy mystery Filled with great characters, an interesting plot, and the setting that I want to come back to time and again. I love reading about Jethro, the precocious pig. If you want a nice, short and sweet taste to this fantastic cozy mystery series, read this!

 

Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal by Raquel V. Reyes - 2 Stars!

A trip to Miriam's parents in Punta Cana becomes a hunt for a possible property saboteur. But before Miriam can begin to uncover the person damaging the vacation rentals her parents manage, she’s called away to Puerto Rico to film a Three Kings Day special. Then, she finds an anonymous personal gift on her doorstep on New Year's Eve. Luckily, her BFF, Alma, and their friend Jorge are in town to keep her distracted between filming cultural segments for the network. But the fun comes to a halt when Jorge's telenovela heartthrob novio goes missing. And there is something worrisome about Alma's new boyfriend. Can Miriam figure out what's going on before it's too late?
This was an interesting cozy mystery. I like the main character and how she tries to help her friends and family when something is wrong. Puerto Rico was described very well, and I felt like I was there as I was reading. The political problems in Puerto Rico were accentuated more than the actual mystery. I read cozy mysteries for the escape, and the puzzles within the plots. I love reading about the different places and characters. Politics has no place in a cozy mystery because it stops the plot and takes time away from what makes them enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

The Letter Box by Cindy Kirk - 4 Stars!

For decades, whispers have swirled around the old letter box. Some call it enchanted, claiming it brings kindred spirits together. Others laugh it off as a charming tale. Landry Fisher has never been one to chase fairy tales. But standing at a crossroads in her life, she’s willing to try anything. Desperation leads her to place a letter in the letter box. What she doesn’t realize is that when her words find their way to a kindred soul, her life will be forever changed. Will the magic of the letter box finally reveal its secrets? Or will Landry’s leap of faith leave her grasping for answers that may never come?
I always get excited when I'm going to read a Cindy Kirk romance. After reading her stories, I usually feel happier and more hopeful than before. That is, until this book. Now, it's a wonderfully mysterious and romantic tale, but there's something missing. I felt that the relationship between Landry and her parents needed more of a resolution. They needed to own up to what they were doing to her and apologize. Because of the lack of closure, I felt the ending was a bit rushed. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Syrup to No Good by Catherine Bruns - 4 stars!

Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of syrup-making season. But Leila Khoury, owner of Sappy Endings Farm, won't be making molasses any time soon. Her best friend Heather's wedding is coming up, and Leila will do anything to make sure her friend gets the wedding of her dreams. Everything is going to plan until a body drops at the bridal shower. Can Leila find the killer before Heather's dream wedding becomes a nightmare?
This was a very intriguing mystery. I loved the main character and how she took on the job of amateur sleuth reluctantly to help her best friend. This setting was very interesting, as I have no experience around a maple syrup farm/factory. I love reading cozies with a romantic subplot, and this one was very satisfying. I recommend this book to all cozy mystery lovers! This review is my unbiased opinion. Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this advanced reader's copy.

 

Hunting A Hometown Killer by Shelly Bell - 4 stars!

FBI Special Agent Rhys Keller’s biggest clue to the identity of the Composer is the music the killer has tattooed on each dead woman. No one knows the tune, until Julia Harcourt recognizes it as a piece, she’s written herself. The lovely violinist is also a perfect physical match to all the victims. For the hunt to finally end, Rhys needs Julia to risk everything to catch the killer, before the elusive killer catches her first.
This was a good romantic suspense romance filled with wonderful characters, a suspenseful plot that makes you sit at the edge of your seat, and a powerful romance that is both flawed and beautiful. I will recommend this series to anyone who loves edge of your seat romance. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for this advanced Reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Gin and Daggers by Donald Bain and Jessica Fletcher - 4 stars!

Jessica Fletcher is off to London to deliver the keynote address at a mystery writers convention. She's also looking forward to seeing her mentor, Marjorie Ainsworth, who will be hosting a party at her country estate to celebrate her latest book. The routine business trip for Jessica becomes murderous when she discovers Marjorie stabbed to death in her own bedroom.
Murder She Wrote is one of the premier mystery shows ever. And this cozy mystery lives up to the show's reputation. Donald Bain was a master writer who understood what made Jessica tick. Reading this story is like watching an episode. The only problem I had was that Mort Metzger was never called Morton. The plot was confounding, and enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone who loved the show.