Today I am reviewing "Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead" the 11th and final instalment in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton. This is my favourite one so far, it had so much feels and I just loved it!
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead by Traci Wilton
Today I am reviewing "Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead" the 11th and final instalment in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton. This is my favourite one so far, it had so much feels and I just loved it!
Aug 30, 2025
Laying Down the Latte by Ellie Alexander
Today I am reviewing "Laying Down the Latte" the 21st instalment in the A Bakeshop Mystery series by Ellie Alexander. Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, Oregon!
Baker Jules Capshaw, along with her husband, Carlos, and Torte’s resident barista, Andy, are packing their bags and preparing for the ultimate coffee excursion in Costa Rica. A fortuitous invitation from one of Carlos’s former colleagues, Valentina, has them venturing to the coffee capital of the world for a tasting tour and an immersive weekend at her family's organic coffee farm.
They soak in the tropical breezes, the vibrant colors, the sounds of morning birdsong, and the sweeping views of the historic coffee farm. Valentina is the ultimate host, offering them traditional meals and thrilled to have their input as she’s preparing to open a coffee counter and bakery on the farm.
The getaway is just what Jules needed. A chance to relax and unwind, curl up with a book and iced latte by the pool, and tinker in Valentina’s kitchen, dreaming up new recipes to bring home. Except her tranquil weekend quickly turns into a nightmare when one of Valentina’s employees is found dead in the pulping machine. Now, Jules will have to put her vacation on hold to try and uncover the murderer before one of Torte's beloved workers becomes the next body thrown into the mix.
This time around we visit Costa Rica and one of Jules and Carlos old friends Valentina’s organic coffee farm. Andy is in his element among all the coffee beans and learning about the growing process until one of Valentina’s employees is found dead in the pulping machine.
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The Killing Stones A Detective Jimmy Perez Novel by Ann Cleeves
The Killing Stones A Detective Jimmy Perez Novel by Ann Cleeves I am a huge fan of Ann Cleeves writing and British mysteries and this did not let me down
It's been several years since Detective Jimmy Perez left Shetland. He has settled into his new home in Orkney, the group of islands, off the northern coast of Scotland, with his partner Willow Reeve and their growing family. One stormy winter night, his oldest and closest friend, Archie Stout, goes missing. Ever the detective, Perez catches a boat to the island of Westray, where Archie worked as a farmer and lived with his wife and children.
But when he arrives he finds a shocking scene: Archie's body, on an archaeological dig site and an ancient Westray story stone with precise spirals carved into it beside him, the clear murder weapon. The artifact, taken from a nearby museum, seems to suggest a premediated murder.
But Perez is so close to the case that he struggles to maintain an objective distance from the potential suspects. He finds it difficult to question Archie's wife, whom he's known for years. Rumors swirl about the dead man's relationship with a young woman new to the island, an artist. With each new lead, the case becomes more twisted and Perez wonders if he will ever find out what happened in his friend's final days.
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Aug 21, 2025
The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace
Today I am reviewing "The Late-Night Witches" the first instalment in Auralee Wallace’s new Paranormal series filled with authentic family dynamics, self-discovery, and an unforgettable Halloween showdown. I loved Wallace’s other witch series and was saddened when it was cancelled by the publisher.
An enchantingly warm and funny novel about family, love lost and found, discovering who you are, and how difficult it is to slay a vampire from the beloved national bestselling author of the TikTok sensation In the Company of Witches.
Cassie Beckett’s life is anything but magical. With a wild younger sister, three unruly kids, and an absent husband, she’s really not looking forward to the witching month of October. At least the gorgeous, foggy Prince Edward Island is always quiet.
That is, until the vampires arrive.
As the creatures sink their teeth into Cassie’s tenuous grip on normalcy, she’s forced to come face-to-face with long–disregarded family secrets. The legacy gifts her with power, but also a lofty responsibility: rid the island of vampires, or let them win. (Both options suck, in more ways than one.)
Armed with her family, newfound friends, and a baby in a spectacularly garlicky onesie, Cassie must learn what it is to be a witch and how to fight for what she loves before time runs out. Because on Halloween night, the stakes will be higher than ever before...and it’s up to Cassie to finish what the witches that came generations before her started.
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Aug 17, 2025
Tails from the Crypt by Sarah Fox
Today I am reviewing “Tails” from the Crypt” by Sarah Fox the 3rd instalment in the "Magical Menagerie Mystery series”. Once again Sarah Fox has a winner on her hands and I can’t wait for book 4. Sarah’s books are an automatic preorder even without reading the blurb on what the book is about, I just love her writing style. I’m hoping there will be more of her other series in 2025. (Sweet Confections series, Literary Pub Mystery series as well as the Pancake House Mystery series)
Halloween, magic and a touch of romance. Return to the charming coastal town of Twilight Cove with the latest instalment in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox's enchanting Magical Menagerie Mystery series!
A harmless trick . . . or a deadly treat?
Fall is in full swing and the town of Twilight Cove is preparing for its annual Pumpkin Glow! Georgie Johansen, her gorgeous boyfriend Callum and her Auntie O are also getting ready for their animal sanctuary’s Trail of Terror. But when a new, and rather unpleasant, resident stops at nothing to take over the town, the enemies she makes are numerous . . . and lethal!
Finding the woman’s body in the woods is shocking enough. The news that Georgie’s best friend is top of the suspect list is another level entirely. Georgie’s never needed the secret abilities of her wonderful dogs, Flossie and Fancy, more than she does right now. Especially when it’s clear that someone doesn’t want an amateur sleuth poking around. Revealing the victim’s secrets could be the key to finding the killer. After all, everyone has a skeleton in their closet . . .
Can Georgie save the town from a real Halloween horror show?
This delightful cozy mystery series with a magical twist is perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly, Amanda Flowers, Wendy Corsi Staub and Gretchen Rue!
I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends and I can’t wait for book 4 to come out!
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Aug 16, 2025
The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance by Clare Chase
Today I am reviewing "The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance” the 3rd instalment in The Bella Winter Mystery series by Clare Chase set in Hope Eaton, Shopshire England.
A mysterious death and a missing ruby necklace… it’s clearly a case for antique store owner and amateur sleuth Bella Winter!
Nobody was surprised when Clemmie Crowe passed away – she’d been sick for a long time. But Bella Winter isn’t sure it’s as simple as it seems. Why was Clemmie so agitated the day she died – and why did she ask a local policeman to call on her?
Bella’s certain Clemmie knew something about her relatives, the powerful Powell family. They used to own half of Hope Eaton, but now they’re planning to sell what remains… Including the Steps CafĂ©, owned by Bella’s best friends.
The sale has to be stopped. Where else will Bella get her sausage sandwiches? Perhaps Clemmie’s secret will be enough to put a spanner in the works. So when matriarch Althea Powell invites her to value their possessions, Bella jumps at the chance. She can find some gems, investigate Clemmie’s death, and stymie the sale all at once.
It seems to be going swimmingly… until it’s proved that Clemmie was murdered, and Althea’s priceless ruby necklace vanishes. The list of suspects is as long as Bella’s arm. Was it Althea’s shady stepson, desperate for cash? His older brother, who wants to sell up? Or even her husband, who keeps changing his will?
Then Bella finds the necklace in the last place she expects, upsetting everything she thought she knew. Where there’s a will, there’s bound to be a quarrel. But can Bella figure out whose inheritance means murder, before things turn deadly for her?
A completely charming English cozy mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love following the fiendish clues as Bella cracks her most puzzling case yet!
The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had plenty of twists to keep engaged right to the very end. I kept guessing and second-guessing myself but I was right on who the killer was.
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Aug 15, 2025
The Mango Murders by Lucy Burdette
Today I am reviewing "The Mango Murders" the 15th instalment in the "A Key West Food Critic" Mystery series by Lucy Burdette. This is one of my favourite foodie cozy mystery series.
Aug 6, 2025
Death and the Librarian by Victoria Gilbert
Today I am reviewing “ Death and the Librarian” by Victoria Gilbert the 9th instalment in the "Blue Ridge Library Mystery" series. I really enjoyed it.
With Amy’s own aunt and other older town residents corroborating some of the details related to the first murder and a witness placing Kurt near the scene of the second crime, it seems Kurt is doomed to swift and severe justice. Amidst the fun and excitement of an arts festival that features the premiere of Richard’s new dance company, Amy faces her own challenging performance—balancing her work and family life while dancing on the edge of danger.
With family and friends harboring suspicions about Kurt and Amy bedeviled by her own wavering trust in his innocence, she must fight to uncover the truth before a hidden killer strikes again.
I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.
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Aug 5, 2025
A Brew for Chaos by Esme Addison
Today I am reviewing “ A Brew for Chaos” by Esme Addison the 3rd instalment in the "An Enchanted Bay Mystery". What a great follow up to the last book, I just love the whole mermaid, magical theme in this series.
The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and I loved the characters which are well developed.
I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends. I am looking forward to book 4!
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Aug 4, 2025
Death at the Village Christmas Fair by Debbie Young
Today I am reviewing "Death at the Village Christmas Fair” the 3rd instalment in The Cotswold Curiosity Shop Mystery series by Debbie Young set in the Cotswold Village of Little Pride, England.
A BRAND NEW instalment in Debbie Young's Cosy Mystery Series
It’s been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She’s looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run.
But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item.
Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for.
With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas?
The mystery is engaging, with clever twists keeping me on the edge. I enjoyed guessing and second-guessing the killer's identity.
Aug 3, 2025
Tea with Jam & Dread by Vicki Delany
Today I am reviewing “ Tea with Jam & Dread ” by Vicki Delany the 6th instalment in the “Tea by the Sea Mysteries”. I’m never disappointed when I pick up one of Vicki Delany’s books.
The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and kept me guessing till the very end. I love the main character of Lily, her grandmother Rose, Simon, and her BFF Bernie.
I won’t go into detail about the mystery as the book blurb does a wonderful job of it but I will say if you like afternoon tea, and a great mystery then this series is for you. Includes recipes at back of book ... yummy
I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.
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Death on a Scottish Train by Lucy Connelly
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