Gretchen Rue writes a number of series but Phobe Winchester is my favourite as I loved the characters, the world building, and Bob the ginger cat. ThisGretchen Rue writes a number of series but Phobe Winchester is my favourite as I loved the characters, the world building, and Bob the ginger cat. This is a good one, there's plenty of twists and I appreciated how the characters' arc and how they evolved. There's a lot going on, the author deals with the murder of the author but also with the tentative of changing the spirit of the place developing a tourist resort. An excellent and highly entertaining story. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
Gretchen Rue writes a number of series but Phobe Winchester is my favourite as I loved the characters, the world building, and Bob the ginger cat. ThisGretchen Rue writes a number of series but Phobe Winchester is my favourite as I loved the characters, the world building, and Bob the ginger cat. This is a good one, there's plenty of twists and I appreciated how the characters' arc and how they evolved. There's a lot going on, the author deals with the murder of the author but also with the tentative of changing the spirit of the place developing a tourist resort. An excellent and highly entertaining story. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
Stephanie Austin delivers another entertaining and compelling mystery that kept me reading and having fun. Well plotted, full of surprising twists, itStephanie Austin delivers another entertaining and compelling mystery that kept me reading and having fun. Well plotted, full of surprising twists, it kept me guessing. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
This was the first book I read by this author even if there's a couple on my TBR. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was an entertaining read. Solid mysteThis was the first book I read by this author even if there's a couple on my TBR. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was an entertaining read. Solid mystery, fleshed out and interesting characters Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
This series is always a hit/miss to me and I enjoyed this one. A well plotted and solid mystery that kept me guessing. Recommended. Many thanks to the pThis series is always a hit/miss to me and I enjoyed this one. A well plotted and solid mystery that kept me guessing. Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
Any time I read a new instalment in this series I wish I lived in the Cotswolds, had a huge garden populated by hens, and a very lively dog which quitAny time I read a new instalment in this series I wish I lived in the Cotswolds, had a huge garden populated by hens, and a very lively dog which quite far from reality as I live in a flat with 3 cats and no Cotswolds. I visited Cheltenham after i read a reference in a Noel Coward's novel (Pomp& Circumstances, a very funny novel and Cheltham was like I was expecting). All this blah blah because this is a new instalment in a series that always makes me smile, turning pages, and guessing. I found some moments in this story poignant, other heartbreaking. It made me smile but there was some more sadness. I was delighted to catch up with the pleasant and well-developed characters. Julia, Sam, and Jake are as lovely as usual. There's plenty of twists in the solid mystery and I enjoyed the final twist. I cannot wait for the next novel, this one was very entertaining. Highly recommended. Many thanks to Bookouture for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
An intriguing and entertaining novel that I enjoyed but made me feel I was missing something as there's not a lot of backstory. I loved the atmosphere An intriguing and entertaining novel that I enjoyed but made me feel I was missing something as there's not a lot of backstory. I loved the atmosphere of Paris, characters, and the solid mystery. I think I will read the rest of the series and re-read this one Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
Another entertaining and compelling novel featuring Hettie the tortoise and her senior friends. Loved it, had fun, and enjoyed the solid mystery. PleasAnother entertaining and compelling novel featuring Hettie the tortoise and her senior friends. Loved it, had fun, and enjoyed the solid mystery. Please give me more soon. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
Reading Ellen Byron's cozy mysteries always made me wish to travel to Louisiana. This fast paced and solid mystery kept me reading and guessing Due to hReading Ellen Byron's cozy mysteries always made me wish to travel to Louisiana. This fast paced and solid mystery kept me reading and guessing Due to health issues cannot write a proper review now, a proper review will follow Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
This was the first Flavia de Luce mystery I read even if I often read high praises about this series. This is the 11th installment and it wasn't hard tThis was the first Flavia de Luce mystery I read even if I often read high praises about this series. This is the 11th installment and it wasn't hard to understand the characters and the background as there's backstory. It's an excellent read, a solid and twisty mystery featuring an intriguing young detective, Flavia, and a cast of lovely characters. The mystery kept me hooked and guessing. Due to health issues cannot write a proper review now, a proper review will follow Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
There's something heartbreaking in this series and some funny or lighter one. I love Ellen and love her complex family and her story. The mysteries areThere's something heartbreaking in this series and some funny or lighter one. I love Ellen and love her complex family and her story. The mysteries are always well done and there's some elements that are thought provoking. It's not my favorite Brett's series but it's one I always want to read as it deals with serious issues. This is a good one and there's a cliffhanger that let me wonder. Well plotted and solid, a good and engrossing read Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
I've been reading this series since the first instalment and always had fun and was glad to catch up with Kitty, Mat, their friend (both human and petI've been reading this series since the first instalment and always had fun and was glad to catch up with Kitty, Mat, their friend (both human and pets), and relatives. Somehow I found this darker than usual with echoes of the classic story about the condition of life in countryside at the beginning of XX century and how the ownership of the land could cause serious riff in families and a lost love can the cause of lasting rage. Kitty and Matt are investigating but I think that the two families at the center of the story were quite intriguing as they're at the centre of a storm of emotions: hate, love, greed, envy. If you are a bit squeamish please note that the first murder could be a bit gore even if there's no details or graphic descriptions. Ms Dixon delivers another gripping, twisty, and entertaining solid mystery that i thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
I'm huge fan of Nancy Cole Silverman since I read the Mysty Dawn series and I can't wait to read the other Carol Childs mysteries after reading this oI'm huge fan of Nancy Cole Silverman since I read the Mysty Dawn series and I can't wait to read the other Carol Childs mysteries after reading this one. Entertaining, well plotted, fleshed out and interesting chararacter, an intriguing setting. I had fun, was surprised by the solution and the twists. Can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
I love this excellent series: great characters and solid mysteries. This is another excellent addition that I strongly recommend Highly recommended. ManyI love this excellent series: great characters and solid mysteries. This is another excellent addition that I strongly recommend Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
3.5 upped to 4 I love this series and always enjoyed Nell's investigations and her complex private life. This is not a favorite even if it's entertainin3.5 upped to 4 I love this series and always enjoyed Nell's investigations and her complex private life. This is not a favorite even if it's entertaining and the mystery kept me guessing. It's the most complicated installment in the series, sometimes a bit confusing: too many suspects, to many read herrings. I loved it as I consider Nell, Rav, James, and the other characters as sort of book friends and I’m always delighted to catch up with the pleasant and well-developed characters of this series. I had fun but would not recommend as stand-alone or the book to start this series. Can't wait to read the next one. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine ...more
An entertaining and pleasanty cozy mystery. Dakota is a clever character and the mystery kept me guessing. A solid plot, likable characters It can be reAn entertaining and pleasanty cozy mystery. Dakota is a clever character and the mystery kept me guessing. A solid plot, likable characters It can be read as a stand-alone even if it's better read the rest of the series Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
I love Ireland: the myths, the lore, the timeless panorama, and the contrast between the high-tech industry and the countryside. A complex and intriguI love Ireland: the myths, the lore, the timeless panorama, and the contrast between the high-tech industry and the countryside. A complex and intriguing country that has captured a piece of my heart. I think that almost everyone dreams of inheriting a shop in a lovely postcard picture village. So suspend your disbelief and be ready to travel to rural Ireland, meet the residents, and see how Mercy and Lizzie, true New Yorkers, are adapting to the idea of a previously unknown grandfather and a different way of living. They also have to find the culprit of a murder, as Mercy is the main suspect. I had fun and enjoyed this immersive experience as I read and listened to the audiobook. The voices added layers and made the characters three-dimensional and relatable. It’s the first in a series, and I’m curious about the next instalment. The mystery is well done and never takes a backseat: there are no plot holes, and there are enough surprising twists to keep your attention alive. The solution was unexpected and satisfying. Entertaining and compelling, recommended. Many thanks to Bookouture for this digital copy and audiobook, all opinions are mine. ...more
it's quite a stressful time and I need to reads entertaining and light read that make me smile and keep my brain from turning like a crazy hamster. Thiit's quite a stressful time and I need to reads entertaining and light read that make me smile and keep my brain from turning like a crazy hamster. This is a good one, a little darked than usual but a good A study on the observation of the people in a small town. Hopgood Hall is a fascinating place, the inhabitants likeable (Cosmo above all). Alexis is involved in the murder of the partner of the local busybody who's the main suspect. It's a story of dark events from the past, ex partners and plenty of twists. It was a lot of fun and this gripping story kept me reading till late and having fun. The solution was unexpected and I appreciated it. Can't wait for the next one. Twisty, entertaining, compelling: highly recommended Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine. ...more
A lovely start for a new cozy series: entertaining and compelling. A tightly knitted cozy mystery featuring fleshed and relatable characters. The mysteA lovely start for a new cozy series: entertaining and compelling. A tightly knitted cozy mystery featuring fleshed and relatable characters. The mystery is solid and kept me guessing. Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
I fell in love with the gorgeous cover and loved this well plotted and entertaining cozy mystery. Well plotted, it kept me reading and guessing. Highly I fell in love with the gorgeous cover and loved this well plotted and entertaining cozy mystery. Well plotted, it kept me reading and guessing. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine...more
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