Book Review

About the book

She’s got to solve this—or her friends are sunk . . .

Kelly Jackson, manager of the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast, is fond of the Doblinsky brothers, Ivan and Rudy, members of the Silver Sentinels, a crew of crime-solving senior citizens in their Northern California seaside hamlet. After she discovers a jewel-encrusted dagger—with what appears to be dried blood on the blade—on their fishing boat, they share their family history with Kelly, and she learns that the knife may be part of a set from their long-ago childhood in Russia. Its sudden reappearance is eerie, but the mystery grows much more serious when a body is found on the boat. The victim was staying at Kelly’s inn, in town for a Russian Heritage Festival, and some of the organizers were clearly harboring some bitterness. But the story behind this murder seems as layered as a nesting doll—and Kelly’s feeling completely at sea . . .

And others are saying

It pulls you in and has you gripping until the story is over. The group works fabulous and they get things done in their own way!
~Community Bookstop

The eclectic mix of characters provides a nice balance topped with what sounds like delicious food that will the reader entertained. Perfect for fans of cozies.
~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

And I thought

I like books that get me at the cover. This one drew me in.  It latched onto me and I was intrigued. 

I loved  the setting of a B&B on the beach  and the the plot around the

Russian Festival was a new and interesting plot.

 I have enjoyed other books by this author and Iwas not dissapointed.

The author give the reader ?'s to ponder as the pages are turned,'

 I am looking forwar to reading more in  this series.  I kind of wonder how I missed the previous books.

I received a complimentary copy.

My review wiill appear on retail sites an Good Reads.

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Bat Wings, Rings & Aprong Strings-Book Spotlight-Great Escapes Tour

 

About the book  

A delicious wedding. A sour and supernatural curse. Will this baker’s next bite be her last?
With her wedding to Hank fast approaching, Imogen Banks has come a long way from the magical contest that brought her to Bijou Mer. But when conspirators seek to sabotage the witch’s big day, she fears her latest recipe for happiness will end in disaster. And after the prince falls horribly ill, Imogen and her friends must solve one more dark mystery before her love and kingdom perish.

Speeding through a menu of suspects as long as the guest list, Imogen clashes with a vengeful monarch and a calculating assassin. But as the minutes tick down to seconds, saving her home and her fiancé may require walking away from everything she loves.

Can Imogen create one final concoction to stop a war and marry her soul mate?

Bat Wings, Rings and Apron Strings is the magical conclusion to the Spells and Caramels cozy witch mystery series. If you like witty characters, mystical intrigue and a dash of romance, then you’ll love Erin Johnson’s tasty whodunit.

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The Hidden Corpse by Debra Sennefelder-Great Escapes Tour-Review/Giveaway

About the book

Former reality TV baking show contestant and recent divorcée Hope Early is trying to find her recipe for success as a food blogger—but murder keeps getting in the mix . . .

When Hope’s elderly neighbor perishes in a home fire, she can’t help but feel somewhat responsible. Only the day before, Peggy Olson had called her over, having burned a pot on the stove while she was sleeping and filling the house with smoke. In fact, she couldn’t even remember cooking. Clearly, it was dangerous for the woman to live alone.

But it turns out she wasn’t alone. When a second body is discovered in the basement of the burned house, suddenly what appeared to be a tragic accident is beginning to look like premeditated murder. As rumors spread like wildfire, Hope is determined to sort out the facts and smoke out a killer, but she might be jumping from the frying pan straight into the fire . . .

Includes Recipes from Hope’s Kitchen!

And others are saying

I love the great cast of characters the author Sennefelder has created. She once again takes my emotions on a ride.
~Laura’s Interests

The Hidden Corpse is a humorous cozy mystery with an intriguing premise, a simmering whodunit, delectable recipes, political intrigue, and one adorable canine.

~The Avid Reader

It was fun to read as Hope cooked up possibilities to what happened.
~Community Bookstop

THE HIDDEN CORPSE was an incredibly well-done mystery.
~Lisa Ks Book Reviews

I found the story to be rather delightful, and it kept me guessing all along.
~Literary Gold

Who knew writing a blog could be so dangerous! Food and murder, lethal and tasty.
~A Wytch’s Book Review Blog

I found the story to be very fast-paced with something always drawing my mind a little sideways away from my original task of sleuthing out the killer before Hope.
~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

I do enjoy a good cozy mystery that revolves around food and blogging especially when the recipes are so enticing!
~Storeybook Reviews

And I thought

I jumped at chance to read this one.  I loved the synopsis.  The former t.v. star becoming a food blogger drew me in. 

Admittedly I could not wait to get to the end to check out the recipes!

The Hidden Corpse was fast paced and well written keeping me interested to the end.

I enjoyed the characters.  Hope was charming and a great sleuth turning leaving no stone

Unturned in her quest to discover the truth and find the person responsible for her

neighbors death.

This is a fun cozy series. 

If you like a good Cozy Mystery check out this series. 

I look forward to reading the next one. 

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Murder in Tranquility Park by J.D Griffo-Great Escaes Tour-Spotlight

Alberta Scaglione and her twentysomething granddaughter, Jinx, love to spend time—and solve crime—together . . .

Ever since Alberta Scaglione inherited her spinster aunt’s Cape Cod cottage, she’s been enjoying the good life in Tranquility, New Jersey, with her black cat, Lola. But since things are mostly quiet in this town, she finds other things to do—like joining Jinx for morning jogs in Tranquility Park. She has to do something to stay healthy, as long as it doesn’t involve Jinx’s healthful tofu sausages and gluten-free pasta. But when they stumble across a treehouse hidden in the trees, and a dead body underneath it, they take a detour into solving a murder. Now the Ferrara ladies will have to exercise extreme caution to avoid a permanent decline in their health . . .

Includes Italian recipes from Alberta’s kitchen!

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Slaughtered by K.A. Lugo-Goddess Fish Promo Tour-Review/Giveaway

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The Texter 

Fallen homicide detective, Jack Slaughter, closes the door on the home where his perfect family has been brutally snatched from him. Moving across the city, he works as a private investigator to fund his own investigation into what happened to his family—who killed his little girl, Zoë, and where is his wife, Leah? 

Every three month for the last three years, Jack receives a simple text telling him where he can find his missing wife. There’s a body at each location, but none of them are Leah. 

Jack hates missing person’s cases, but they’re his bread and butter. He only takes the case to find Carl Boyd's missing wife because the details of her disappearance closely match Leah’s. He hopes by finding Bonnie Boyd, he'll find his own wife. 

The Butcher 

Following the leads in the Bonnie Boyd case, Jack discovers someone has been killing women all over the city for the last three years, a fact Jack’s ex-partner and still best friend, Ray Navarro, has neglected to tell him. The city has a serial killer and officials haven’t been able to find a single lead on the person they’ve dubbed The Butcher. 

Could Bonnie Boyd’s disappearance be linked to The Butcher? More important, was Leah one of The Butcher’s victims? Could he have gone so far as to murder a child? 

With every clue Jack weaves together, the more his own life unravels.

And I thought

This is one that 'had me' at the cover.  And then I read the synopsis!

I really enjoyed this fast past thrilling suspenseful story.

This one may not be for the faint of heart as the crime(s) are a bit creepy (not graphic)  But, that just makes a good thriller. 

There was a part that was a bit confusing when Jack begins investigating the disappearance of Bonnie Boyd.  He takes the case because her disappearance is very similar to his wife's. 

I was thinking Hmm right along with Jack but then I had a bit of an inside track because I had read the synopsis.  

As Jack follows a few leads and pulls in some favors from past associates he ends up investigating the deaths of a number of women and it all seems to lead back to his wife's disappearance. 

Another Hmm.  Right?  We'll see.  I am not giving anything away.

There are a few characters in the book Jacks x-partner Ray who is still a good friend,  Ray's current partner who seems to be a jerk 

every time Jack is around and a few others that just kind of 

disappear into the story.  Probably because Jack is well he's just Jack all hunkiness broody and grieving and all around a character to capture your attention. 

And capture you he does as he ferrets out the facts solves the crimes and then saves a few lives tying up loose ends and all is well.  A Happy Ending.  And, a clue to a juicy tidbit that has the reader waiting for the next Jack Slaughter Thriller. 

I received a complimentary copy. 

My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads. 

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KA Lugo will be awarding One signed hard cover copy of Slaughtered (worldwide giveaway) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and one House Tirgearryen T-shirt (worldwide giveaway) to another randomly drawn commenter via rafflecopter during the tour., and a House Tirgearryen T-shirt to a randomly drawn host (worldwide giveaway). Because this is a review tour, Goddess Fish Promotions will award a $5 Amazon GC to a randomly drawn host.

Taken By The Highlander by Eliza Knight-A Novella-Review

About (provide by Amazon)

A week before Lady Rose Munro is to wed a neighboring laird, she is abducted on the road by a wicked and dangerously handsome stranger. Highland warrior, Malcolm Montgomery has been ordered by King Robert the Bruce to steal Rose and her son from the suspected traitor she is about to marry—gifting him with an ancient and much sought after dagger as payment. Rose shouldn’t trust her captor. Shouldn’t feel her body heat at his simple touch, or allow him to press his fervent lips to hers… Malcolm shouldn’t be seducing the woman he is sworn to protect. Shouldn’t desire her, for she’s not meant to be his… Succumbing to passion threatens them both, and falling in love is absolutely not an option.

And I thought

Admittedly I don't normally read Historical Romances.  

I was offered a complimentary copy so I thought I would give it a whirl. 

Taken By The Highlander was actually a really, really good 

read.  I enjoyed every moment of the ride. 

The main characters Lady Rose and Malcom are captivating. 

Rose is a strong willed woman.  But she is vulenerable too.

And then there's the heart throb Highland Warrior Malcom. 

He's on a mission for the King but quickly becomes enamored with the fair lady. 

All the while they are being chased by the bad guys. 

The story is action packed and very good.

There is one bedroom scene and no language.  

If you enjoy Historical Romances check this one out. 

I received a complimentary copy. 

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A Little About The Author 

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a princess…

Growing up, I was a proficient story teller, with most of my plots encompassing princesses and princes and dreams coming true. Now as an author, some of my stories are still about royalty, knights, duels, ladies, intrigue, betrayal. History fascinates me and I try to bring history back to life in each of my stories. 

My favorite time periods are medieval, renaissance and Regency eras of Europe. Growing up, I was lucky to have grandparents who lived in Paris, so many a summer was spent exploring medieval ruins and historical sites. . .

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The series

The Conquered Bride Series

A sizzling Scottish romance adventure series! Spin-off from the Stolen Bride Serie

        

   

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Secret Crush by Victoria Pinder-Silver Dagger Tour-Review/Giveaway

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About the book 

Billionaire FBI agent John Morgan returns for his father’s funeral, igniting his interest in his sister’s best friend, and getting them both in danger.
For some, joining the FBI is a long-term goal. For billionaire John Morgan, joining the Bureau is a stepping stone to proving his father is culpable for his sister’s death. After his estranged father dies, John is forced to return home and face the ghosts of his past. But that proves to be more difficult than he ever imagined.
After losing her best friend under inexplicable circumstances, Alice Collins’ world view shifts until her small town sensibilities convinced her to attend Mr. Morgan’s funeral. Soon, the past and the present collide, and Alice is caught in the crosshairs. But when John comes to her aid, it only serves to complicate matters for both of them.
Can a handsome billionaire on a vendetta fall for a small town girl…or does he have something else in mind?
Fans of Jackie Collins, Danielle Steele, and Bella Andre are addicted to this sweet contemporary romance series!
Scroll Up and One Click Today to find out if a small town girl can ever fit into the House of Morgan in this opposites attract romance full of family drama.

And I thought 

A bit of romance.  A bit of suspense.  And lots of pages to turn. 

I am still turning the pages.  This is one that is hard to put down. 

My review will post soon!

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