Trouble is Brewing by Vicki Delany - 5 Stars!

Members of the Reynolds and Hill families are staying at Lily Robert's grandmother’s bed and breakfast, and now they’ve gathered at Tea by the Sea for Hannah Hill's bridal shower. But the last package Hannah unwraps contains a beheaded Raggedy Ann doll. She’s chilled to the bone. Lily senses that the shocking anonymous gift might be related to other tensions she’s picking up on. The mothers-in-law hate each other, and then Lily, out walking her dog, overhears the groom’s father, Ralph, offering his son a very sizable bribe to call off the wedding. She’s relieved when Greg angrily turns him down. But, then Ralph is found murdered in his bedroom. Can Lily solve the murder and help the couple find their happily ever after?

This was a great cozy mystery and the reason why I love Vicki Delany's work. The characters are so fun to read about. I like how Lily worked with the police to help solve the murder instead of going behind their back. The setting of this B and B and tea shop was so lovingly described I want to visit and have a scone and tea. I thought I solved the murder halfway through the book, but was surprised in the end. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

 

Steeped in Malice by Vicki Delany - 5 Stars!

Thanks to the Great Teacup Shortage, Cape Cod tearoom owner Lily Roberts is feeling the strain. But when a family fracas turns deadly over an antique tea set, she’ll really have to pour through the clues before another crime is brewed up.
This was a great installment to this mystery series. Lily is a wonderful reluctant amateur sleuth who doesn't try to get involved in this mystery, but she's thrust into it when certain characters come to visit. I love Lily's grandmother because she adds spice to everything that happens in the story. She's not just an old doddering lady, she's smart and capable! I also like that we got a glimpse into Lily's background before the series started. There was no shortage of suspects, and they were all juicy characters you loved or loved to hate. I can't wait to read the next installment to this wonderful mystery series. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

 

Mischief Nights Are Murder by Libby Klein - 4 Stars!

Gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister is not pleased when her B&B is coerced into participating in the Cape May Haunted Dinners Tour during Halloween season. Though her knack for finding dead bodies has given the place a spooky reputation, the Murder House is a completely undeserved nickname. While Poppy wrangles with some guests who can’t stop squabbling with each other, one of them winds up face down in a plate of tiramisu. Maybe the spooky reputation is deserved!
This was a great mystery to read during the Halloween season. Poppy is so funny, and she puts up with a lot of nonsense from her aunt Ginny and the people that she works with. I also love the cat who is the comic relief in this whole entire series. I actually laughed out loud three times reading this book. The plot was very engrossing, and I couldn't figure out the identity of the culprit and was surprised in the end. If you want to read a funny, suspenseful cozy mystery, look no further!

 

Book Review!

 

Bed, Breakfast & Bones by Carolyn L. Dean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published in 2016. Amanda Graham inherits a rundown bed and breakfast in Ravenwood Cove, Oregon. As she starts to remodel her new home and business, a workman finds a dead guy buried in her garden. Her deceased uncle is named a suspect. And the mayor rezones her property for residential use only. Can Amanda figure out what happened, and fix her problems with the mayor before she loses everything?
This was a fantastic first book in a cozy mystery series that I will continue reading. I loved the characters; they were fun to read about and memorable. The plot was thoroughly puzzling and engrossing. I wanted to continue reading, and was sad when I read the last page. I definitely recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a fun read.

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