Hey, it’s Christmas time so how fun to read Christmas themed mysteries! This particular book containers three cozy mysteries by well known authors, none of whom I have ever read before. These are fun, entertaining stories that are definitely quick reads. Perfect for a little relaxing this time of year. All three stories have a … Continue reading Candy Cane Murder by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine and Leslie Meier
‘Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
I love Christmas! I love Christmas books and in particular children’s books. I even have a collection of different versions of ‘Twas Night Before Christmas. Due to this love, I am always on the lookout for great Christmas books. I am very particular: the illustrations have to be great, the wording just right and … Continue reading ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
What Happened at the Lake by Phil M Williams
Alex decides it would be fun to go on a family vacation. Get the parents, siblings, grand-kids all together for a week on the lake, in a cabin that holds everyone, during summer with swimming, rope swings and boating. Sounds fun, except that his 16 year old daughter, Kristin, insists on bringing her boyfriend, who … Continue reading What Happened at the Lake by Phil M Williams
Christmas at the Grange by T. E. Kinsey
I am a big fan of T. E. Kinsey’s books. I enjoy the British setting in the early 20th century and am especially fond of the two lead characters; Lady Hardcastle and her maid Florence Armstrong. These two women are adventurists who stumble onto crimes and solve them by their intelligence. The idea that two … Continue reading Christmas at the Grange by T. E. Kinsey
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My Pick of the Best in 2018
Regardless of the holiday you are celebrating this is a great time to give books to others. Here is my selection of the best I have read this year. I have read over 100 books this year. Not unusual, but this year it has been a lot of Independent Authors as well as the high … Continue reading My Pick of the Best in 2018
New Corpse in Town by Lucy Quinn
Cookie James is a retired FBI agent hiding out from a mob boss who wants her dead. She has changed her name, moved to a tiny island off the East coast with very few people knowing where she is or what she is doing. Cookie is trying hard to adjust to her new life as … Continue reading New Corpse in Town by Lucy Quinn
