A Perfect Bind by Dorothy St. James Great Escapes Book Tour Review

 

About the book 

Librarian Tru Beckett, ardent defender of the printed word, is about to find out that keeping murder checked out of her beloved library is much harder than she thought…

Tru Beckett succeeded in building a secret book room in her now bookless library, where book lovers from lovely Cypress, South Carolina, can rejoice in the printed word. Now she’s working hard to maintain the little library downstairs while keeping her “real job” upstairs in the bookless technology center. The last thing she needs is a mysterious vandal who seems intent on breaking into her secret book-filled sanctuary and creating chaos. The nasty interloper doesn’t steal anything, but brutalizes the books, damaging them and knocking them off shelves.

A patron of the secret book room tells Tru that there have been creepy goings-on at the library for years, especially in the basement where the secret book room is located. He’s heard rumors of a poltergeist that haunts the library, determined to scare off readers. Tru is certain it’s hogwash, but she’s at a loss to think of who might be vandalizing the beautiful books she fought so hard to protect. And when a dead body shows up right behind the library, Tru is certain that it’s not a ghost but a cold-blooded killer that she and her trusty tabby Dewey Decimal will need to uncover.

A few others are saying . . .

A Perfect Bind is a cute cozy mystery with a murdered mechanic, a bothered bookroom, a prodding detective, apple pie problems, a meddlesome assistant librarian, and a fun Fall Festival.

~The Avid Reader

As someone interested in history and the past, I loved the town history and the story of the basement area of the library. Before it was a secret bookroom or a storage area, it was a bomb shelter, and long before that, it was an illegal speakeasy!
~View from the Birdhouse

I love everything about the Beloved Bookworm series by Dorothy St. James, and A Perfect Bind made me smile just as much as its predecessor.
~Reading Is My SuperPower

A PERFECT BIND is a perfect blend of books and murder. Local history and tradition add interest and fun and that dash of romance makes a great read even better.
~Cozy Up With Kathy

St. James’s cast of characters are high-spirited and create the perfect stage for madcap moments, outrageous behavior, and laugh-out loud situations–the very elements that draw cozy mystery fans into a series and leave them anticipating the next installment.
~Book Club Librarian

There are some really strong women living within these pages . . . They strive to do the right thing.
~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

This cozy is filled with quirky and unique characters. The friendship between Tru, Flossie, and Tori is fun and sweet. They truly care about each other. The characters come to life with each page.
~Socrates’ Book Reviews…

And I thought 

Another  great read in a newish series!  

It was nice to come back to the Cozt town and it's  kind of funny and quirky characters.

Tru has some beasties that always  have her back. 

Dewey  Decimal Tru's (she adopted  in book 1) kind of tends to get into mischief.  I mean look at the cover! 

And speaking  of covers . . .

The art work is some of the best I've.  It draws you making you want to see what is between  the pages. 

As with book 1 APerfect Bind gave me a few chuckles.  A mystery that kept me guessing.      

I've the clever theme of a secret  library.   I think that Dorothy St. James brings  a newness to the Cozy World.  

I am looking forward to much more! 

I received  a complimentary copy. 

My review  will appear  on Amazon and Good Reads. 

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Twisted Tea Christmas by Laura Childs Great Escapes Book Tour Review/Giveaway

 

About the book 

An attack on the host of a fancy tea party sends Theodosia Browning looking for answers in the latest entry in the New York Times bestselling series.

 

Tea maven Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley, are catering a Victorian Christmas party at a swanky mansion in downtown Charleston. Drucilla Heyward, the hostess, is one of the wealthiest women in town.

 

As the champagne flows and the tea steeps, Drucilla is so pleased with the reception by her partygoers that she reveals her secret plan to Theodosia. The Grande Dame has brought the cream of Charleston society together to reveal that she is planning to give her wealth away to various charitable organizations. However, before she can make the announcement, Theodosia finds her crumpled unconscious in the hallway. It looks like the excitement has gotten to the elderly woman–except that there is a syringe sticking out of her neck 

And I thought 

I am always  glad to hear when Author  Laura Childs  releases a new book.  Especially  when it is in the Tea Shop series and on tour with Great Escapes Book Tours.

I have to give Miss Childs credit  for introducing  me to how  lovely Tea Parties can be even though the ones she writes  about tend to involve murder and a good mystery! 

I Especially enjoyed the Charleston  setting.  And the High Society characters.  

I enjoyed turning the pages and being swept along while Theodoshia muddles out the mystery.   

I am glad it wasn't  me who had to figure everything  out.  There were several  suspects that kept me guessing.  

I enjoyed Christmas  time theme

I loved the cover of this book.  I wanted to go to the Tea Party!

One of my favorite  things about this series is the addition  of recipes and tips for hosting  a Tea Party.  

 Thank you Laura Childs  for such a fun series.  

I received  a complimentary  copy. 

My review  will appear on  Amazon and Good Reads. 

  

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There is also a Giveaway  and ypu can read about the other series  that Lqura Childs pens. 

Meet Author Debra Sennefelder

 

Hello and  Welcome our guest this week is Author Debra Sennefelder she's the gal with the cute hat! 

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Debra Sennefelder is an avid reader who reads across a range of genres, but mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery.

Her first novel, THE UNINVITED CORPSE (A Food Blogger mystery) was published in 2018.When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. Yeah, she’s that person.

Born and raised in New York City, where she majored in her hobby of fashion buying, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her family. She’s worked in retail and publishing before becoming a full-time author. Her writing companion is her adorable and slightly spoiled Shih Tzu, Connie.

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Deep Green Envy by Joy Ann Ribar Great Escapes Tour Review

 October 6 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

About the book

Summer in Deep Lakes sprouts a homegrown murder on the O’Connor farm. Frankie Champagne’s hunt for clues lands her deep in sheep doo-doo, especially after rare stones surface in unexpected places. Crime-solving is no picnic for the baker/vintner as she hops from farm to field to bakery, trying to keep up with the tourist season and track a killer, too. 

And I thought  

I enjoyed this book!

I enjoy Great Escapes Book Tours because it gives me a chance to read a book that I might not pick up otherwise. 

The cover and title  did not draw me in. 

After I read a little and caught myself wanting  to turn the pages I kept  wonder about the cover and why I disliked it. 

I was enjoying  meeting  the characters.  

I liked "Frankie" from the beautiful.   "Frankie" is a smart and talented  cookie.  I was fascinated  with her bakery/wine lounge concept.  And I must give author Joy Ann Ribar a thumbs up for coming up with such a clever job for our girl "Frankie"! 

And an interesting  choice for a boyfriend.  The town coroner has our girls heart. 

Joy Ann Ribar has created a page turning Cozy that kept intrigued  to the end. 

And then I had to figure out that cover!  I looked at the earlier books in the series  and then suddenly  that cover grew on me.  Together they lured me in wanting more.  

This series is one I will want in copies for my library.   Added to my wish list. 

I received  a complimentary  copy. 

My Review  will  appear on Amazon and Good Reads. 

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Mailbox Monday featuring Author Debra Sennefelder

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Debra writes . . . 

Mysteries to cozy up with

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New Releases Week October 4th

 

Murder  At The Christmas  Cookie Bake Off  by Darci Hannah 

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The Cure for What Ales You by Ellie Alexander 
After a long cold winter, spring is beginning to bloom in the alpine village of Leavenworth, Washington, where craft brewer Sloan Krause and her partner in crime Garrett Strong are putting the finishing touches on their bright and refreshing Lemon Kiss ale. They’ll be debuting their new line at the Maifest celebration, which will bring visitors from near and far to dance around the Maipole and shop at the outdoor flower markets. 

Available on Amazon 

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No Memes of Escape 

by Olivia Blacke 
Odessa Dean has made a home of Brooklyn. She has a fun job waiting tables at Untapped Books & Café and a new friend, Izzy, to explore the city with. When she’s invited on a girls’ day out escape room adventure, she jumps at the chance. It’s all fun and games until the lights come on and they discover one of the girls bludgeoned to death… 

Available on Amazon

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Twisted Tea Christmas

by Laura Childs 
Tea maven Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley, are catering a Victorian Christmas party at a swanky mansion in downtown Charleston. Drucilla Heyward, the hostess, is one of the wealthiest women in town. As the champagne flows and the tea steeps, Drucilla is so pleased with the reception by her partygoers that she reveals her secret plan to Theodosia. 

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Crime in the Country 

 by Annette Dashofy 

This is a collection of short stories featuring characters from the Zoe Chambers Mysteries. All have been published previously, either on Annette Dashofy’s website or in other publications. This anthology brings them together in the order they happened, although not in the order they originally appeared. “A Christmas Rescue”, “A Signature in Blood”, “Sweet Deadly Lies”, “Las Posadas-A New Mexico Christmas”, “A Christmas Delivery”, and “Secret Santa”.  

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Playing Possum 

by Dane McCaslin 

At Nora’s request, Gwen is happy to accompany her to a meeting with ex-hubby #3’s lawyer. Much to Nora’s surprise—and dismay—she’s been named executor of said ex’s will. The fact that the man has been missing for years and was just declared legally dead only makes an already complicated process more so. And besides, is he really dead? What’s not a surprise is that Nora’s twin ex-stepchildren are pressing for access to their father’s dry cleaning fortune . 

 Available on Amazon  

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The Fog Ladies: In the Soup

by Susan McCormick

“There was a man in the soup.” When the Fog Ladies volunteer at a San Francisco soup kitchen, these spunky elderly friends plus one overworked young doctor-in-training envision washing and chopping and serving. Not murder. Now the soup kitchen is doomed, and the mysteries have just begun. Was the death rooted in a long-ago grudge? Can they save the soup kitchen? 

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Well-Offed in Vermont 

by Amy Patricia Meade 

Leaving New York City behind for the rustic farmhouse they bought in rural Vermont, Stella and Nick Buckley discover that small-town life isn’t nearly as quiet and peaceful as they might have hoped. No sooner do the two arrive at their new home than they find a dead body in a well on their property, and they’re quickly exiled to a primitive campsite when the sheriff seals off the crime scene. 

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Ending on a Die Note 

 by Nancy Robards Thompson

Everybody’s talking about Hemlock’s annual fall festival’s headliner band, ShakesPierre. Everyone but Tess Harrison, whose breakup with Pierre, the lead singer, left them both singing the blues years ago. And now that Pierre is back, he’s publicly putting his feelings for Tess in the spotlight. So when Pierre ends up stabbed in the alley outside Tess’s bakery, she’s the number one suspect—especially since she’s famously known for her quality kitchen knives. 

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Stitch, Bake, Die! 

by Lois Winston 

With massive debt, a communist mother-in-law, a Shakespeare-quoting parrot, and a photojournalist boyfriend who may or may not be a spy, crafts editor Anastasia Pollack already juggles too much in her life. So she’s not thrilled when her magazine volunteers her to present workshops and judge a needlework contest at the inaugural conference of the New Jersey chapter of the Stitch and Bake Society, a national organization of retired professional women. 

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Christmas Data Breach by K.D. Richards Great Escapes Tour Review

 October 4 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

About the book 

A mysterious fire is set at Christmas…

Forcing a security expert to reunite with the woman he never forgot

Security specialist Gideon Wright knows Mya Rochon’s cancer research is groundbreaking. But when an arsonist destroys his ex-wife’s lab and puts her at risk, he discovers it’s dangerous, too. With Gideon’s protection, Mya’s determined to finish her project—no matter the risk to her life…or Gideon’s heart. But will their rekindled partnership face its most deadly adversary yet?  

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And I thought 

I could not put this one down! 

From the page at the beginning with the Cast of Characters to the very end I was turning the pages. 

I really enjoyed that the cast was included but for this one I didn't need it.  

I think that shows how well written a book is.  Just the right amount of characters that are developed and described making it easy for the reader to keep up with everyone. 

The story takes you along a fast moving ride with Mya as she not only runs for her life  but she is trying to to stay out of jail too.

I did think the homicide detective needed something ... not sure what. I think she was too fast at putting Mya at the top of the suspect list. 

Even though Mya's assistant is found dead in Mya's town house hours after the fire it just didn't fit for Mya to be the prime suspect. 

It was good for Mya she had the presence of mind to get to her Ex husband for help. 

Gideon was a great character. He was strong and smart and even though he divorced Mya he still had her heart. 

During the wild ride Mya and Gideon's passion and Romance is rekindled and there is a happy ending.  

I especially liked the ending and the gift Gideon gave Mya.  

No spoilers.  Check this one out for yourself.  

The previous books in this series are on my wish list. 

Thank you Great Escapes Tour for introducing me to this series. 

. . . There is one bedroom scene.  My Jazzy Grandma might blush and fan herself a bit.  But she keep on turning the pages. 

I received a complimentary copy. 

My review will be appear on retail be sites and Good Reads. 

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