This is a very fun cozy mystery about a 20 something-year-old witch named Moira Wicked. Having finished college and been on her own for a few years, she has just returned to her hometown, Charm Cove, Maine. She has been trying to live in denial of her magic abilities but came to the conclusion it … Continue reading Destiny’s A Witch: A Wicked Good Mystery by Lucy May
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Springtime for Murder by Debbie Young
If you are looking for a British cozy mystery, this is the book for you! Young’s writing is lightweight, with sweet characters, nasty bad guys, and some tangled mystery! Add to this a lovely British village, a dear Vicar, a retired doctor (the only doctor around), a huge manor house with a little old lady, … Continue reading Springtime for Murder by Debbie Young
One Hit Wonder By Kristi Rose
Thinking that she wants to go into this field, Samatha is taking a forensic photography class in college. When the regular police forensic photographer is busy in a different case, she is called out to take the photos of a new crime scene. Unfortunately, she knows everyone involved in the incident so the situation quickly … Continue reading One Hit Wonder By Kristi Rose
Playdough Palooza! by S.D. Burke
As a children’s educator for 27 years, I can say that this is a great book for fun and learning! Complete with a recipe for homemade playdough as well as a list of tools to use (all items we have in our homes), this book is a must-have for preparing your child as early as … Continue reading Playdough Palooza! by S.D. Burke
The Last Ny-Failen by Wendy L. Anderson
This is the last book in Anderson’s Ny-Failen series. I would be remiss if I did not say that when you have loved a book series and it comes to an end, it somehow feels like you have lost a friend. Anderson’s work was my introduction to the world of fantasy. I will never forget … Continue reading The Last Ny-Failen by Wendy L. Anderson
A Bottle Full of Djinn: A Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Novel By Paula Lester
This is a cozy crime caper! A quirky, funny story about a retirement home for witches, so you can imagine the chaos that could ensue given the possibility of aging, forgetful witches, and those that do not want to be there. Zoey Rivers is the Head of Staff and she herself is a witch but … Continue reading A Bottle Full of Djinn: A Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Novel By Paula Lester
Beset by E.H. Reinhard
It is spring break in Miami: college kids everywhere, beaches swarming, bars overflowing and every hotel booked. A gardener finds the body of a young man in the bushes of a hotel on the beach. The investigation begins with one hurdle after another. There are cameras all over, but none show the face of the … Continue reading Beset by E.H. Reinhard
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Judas Coyne (yes, pun in the name) is a semi-retired heavy metal rock star with an abusive past. Think Silence of the Lambs but pigs instead of lambs. He is worth a ton of money, living comfortably, adding to his macabre collection. He currently has a goth live-in girlfriend (Georgia) half his age and a … Continue reading Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
We have a Winner!
Diane Ewing has won! Her name was pulled out of the hat at 5p.m. (CT) today! I will be mailing her the paperback of The Missionary on Monday. Congratulations Diane, It is a great read! Thanks to all that entered and keep on reading!
A Few Trivial Felonies by Sandra Sperling
I really enjoyed this book. It is light, funny and so quirky, but with a little bit of a zinger. Sperling has a way of writing that seems very real to me, her characters are always just like someone you know, and their lives match up as well. Set in Oregon, this novel is about … Continue reading A Few Trivial Felonies by Sandra Sperling
