This is the seventh book in the series and my first time reading it, so I do feel like starting from book one would have given me a deeper connection to the characters and their backstories. That said, I was still able to follow along and enjoy the mystery at the heart of the story….
Cozy Mystery
A Dowager Is Done In by Helen Golden | Book Review
This was such a fantastic read and exactly the kind of murder mystery I love. The plot was clever, tightly constructed, and constantly had me second-guessing myself. I was convinced more than once that I had solved it… only to discover I was completely wrong by the final reveal. Although this book sits within an…
A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari | Book Review
Set in 1923, A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons introduces us to Saffron Everleigh, the first woman to hold a research assistant position at University College London—a role she’s fought hard to earn. Passionate about botany and determined to prove herself in a male-dominated academic world, Saffron is no stranger to being underestimated. Still,…
Deadly Director’s Cut by Vicki Delany | Book Review
This is the second book in the Catskill Summer Resort Mysteries, and although it’s my first time reading Vicki Delany’s series, I had no trouble jumping right into the drama of Haggerman’s Resort. Elizabeth, the ever-capable resort manager, is once again juggling demanding guests, unpredictable staff, and—this time—a full film production taking over the grounds….
An Heir Is Misplaced by Helen Golden | Book Review
An Heir Is Misplaced by Helen Golden is a delightful novella that blends wit, mystery, and a dash of drama into the perfect cozy historical read. We meet Alice, the Duchess of Stortford, who is struggling with her marriage and in need of a distraction. That distraction comes in the form of a puzzling case:…
Toffee Apple Strudel by Susan A King | Book Review
Beatrice and Doug are juggling more than most couples could handle: moving into a sprawling new five-bedroom home, planning a September wedding, and unexpectedly taking in a distant teenage relative. Beatrice assumes it will be simple, but quickly learns that caring for a teenager comes with its own set of challenges and plenty of growing…
The Case of the Body on the Orient Express by Kelly Oliver | Book Review
After enjoying the first book in Kelly Oliver’s The Detection Club series, I had high expectations going into The Case of the Body on the Orient Express—and I wasn’t disappointed. This clever and captivating mystery perfectly blends historical fiction with cozy sleuthing, bringing to life some of the most iconic literary figures of the era…
Murder Most Wilde by Helen Golden | Book Review
This was my first time reading a book from the Right Royal Cozy Investigations series—and wow, what a treat! Helen Golden masterfully crafts a murder mystery that stands perfectly on its own while hinting at a wonderfully rich world of recurring characters. If you’re a first-timer like me, don’t worry: there’s even a character guide…
You Feta Watch Out by Linda Reilly | Book Review
This Christmas-themed cozy mystery delivers charm, holiday spirit, and a solid whodunit that will leave readers guessing. Carly Hale returns in this festive installment, juggling life at her grilled cheese café and solving a mystery when her good friend Gina becomes the prime suspect in a theater cast member’s murder. The setup is fun—a production…
Murder, She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder by Jessica Fletcher & Barbara Early | Book Review
One thing I had in mind when I started this book was Jessica Fletcher from the television show and I am pleased to see her here in this book. Having not read any of the other books in the series I only had one Jessica in my mind. In this book Jessica is homebound due…
