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Danger Looms review

Tari Hann

This is the eleventh book in the long-running Yarn Retreat Mysteries by Betty Hechtman, and I definitely hope there’s more to come. I did find that sometimes a book in the series ends on a question like this one did, but I was still a little disappointed in the very ending. I gotta say I agree with the statement made about Casey by someone at the end, so maybe she’ll think about it and act on it. I can’t say more without spoiling, but you’ll know when you read it what I’m talking about. 😉 I’m optimistic that the personal issue Casey’s having works out in the next book, hopefully the way I’m hoping. 

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My Goodreads review:

Danger LoomsDanger Looms by Betty Hechtman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Casey sure had her hands full at this retreat since another group, a bunch of writers was apparently given the run of the resort and allowed to pop in on her sessions whenever they wanted. She did seem to get the least worst of the resort. When their leader was killed, Casey couldn’t help wanting to sleuth it out and help keep her yarn retreat from being known once more as a place where someone died.

She faced off with the killer and it was pretty cool what she did to get rid of them. I liked who came along as reinforcements too. There was a pretty funny moment when an unlikely person actually turned up in the final night’s entertainment show. After the case was done and settled, I wasn’t too thrilled with the very ending which wasn’t how I wanted to see things go. Casey had a personal dilemma going on, so I was disappointed in that ending. But I’m hopeful it’ll go a good direction in the next book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.


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Casting Call 4 Murder-review

Tari Hann

This is the sixteenth book in the long-running Sophie Kimball Mysteries by J.C. Eaton. There’re still a few books in the middle of the series I haven’t read yet, shame on me right? I started getting the ARCs which is how I kinda got behind, oops. But I’ve loved every one of these books I’ve read and especially enjoy the adorable book covers featuring Streetman, Phee’s mom’s cute little troublemaker. He was in rare form in this book as you’ll see when you read it!

Note: The Goodreads author listing is wrong so I’ve included the real link for J.C. Eaton’s author page where you can see Ann Goldfarb with her beloved late husband Jim Clapp who both wrote this series. The page shown with this particular book doesn’t even have all the JC Eaton series listed, so make sure you use the link I’ve got above for the series. Also Goodreads doesn’t show all the books on the series page so I included the link for the Amazon page which does show all 16 books. (Not an affiliate link).

Apparently Jim left enough notes for a few more books after he’d passed, according to what I read in the Facebook group where Ann posts. That was one of the saddest author passings for the cozy mystery world that year.

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My Goodreads review:

Casting Call 4 MurderCasting Call 4 Murder by J. C. Eaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isn’t that the most adorable book cover with little Streetman holding that fish? There’s a hilarious story behind it too you’ll learn when you read this book. Phee was doing her usual herding of cats, er book club ladies when Harriet and the gang were gifted with a murder mystery weekend. The funniest part was that Harriet, Myrna and Ina were gonna be extras and got to improv their roles—oh boy did they! 🤣

More hilarity happened when Streetman who was being dog-sat by Paul went on an outing with him. Nope I won’t spoil it but it was super funny. Phee of course figured out the killer and faced off with them but held her own until the cavalry arrived. What a fun book!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.



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A Cultivated Corpse review

Tari Hann

This is the ninth book in the Food Blogger Mysteries by cozy mystery author Debra Sennefelder, and I’ve had the fun of reading it from the beginning which I recommend for a more enjoying experience and getting relationship updates–all the awesome stuff that’s so much better when you start from the beginning. Hope’s always got a million plates spinning at once, it’s a wonder she doesn’t see herself coming and going, lol, and this mystery’s no exception. There’s some good intrigue and all our fave characters.

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My Goodreads review:

A Cultivated CorpseA Cultivated Corpse by Debra Sennefelder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There was lotsa garden club drama going on here and from the way they’d had enough of it from an internal standpoint, it’s just a good thing the town didn’t have more than one club. Somebody would’ve been killed long before this, lol. Hope took her duties as a new member seriously, but after their fearless leader was killed, she added sleuthing back into the tons of plates she seems to juggle all the time.

Once more Hope found herself facing off with a killer in a remote place in a building, but she used her brains and all she had to do was keep the person talking and shake ‘em up a bit. Drew always cracks me up when he and Hope go sleuthing, and he was on his A-game once more. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book now after Hope’s statement at the end.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by. Beyond the Page via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.


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Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place review

Tari Hann

This is the seventh book in the Grilled Cheese Mysteries by Linda Reilly, and I’ve had the pleasure of reading it from the very beginning. Which is something I highly recommend to get to know the characters better and for maximum enjoyment. After the last book, I’d been hoping for another book in the series and was thrilled to be able to get this from NetGalley.

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My Goodreads review:

Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place (Grilled Cheese Mysteries #7)Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place by Linda Reilly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another fun visit to Balsam Dell and Carly’s Grilled Cheese Eatery along with all her friends and family. Carly’s hubby Ari found out what it was like to be the prime suspect in a murder this time when the contractor he was working with was killed on the job. Carly made a good friend in the older lady who owned the house getting renovated and soon found herself facing off with a killer in that house. I’d sorta suspected that person but wasn’t sure why, so I was on the fence the entire time about it. The showdown could’ve gone seriously sideways but thanks to another new friend, Carly lived to sleuth another day. I can’t wait for the next book!

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A Blue Ribbon Murder review

Tari Hann

This is the sixth book in the Urban Tails Pet Shop series by cat-loving cozy mystery author, Toni T.C. LoTempio. Just a note, the incorrect author page and no series page were given for this book’s listing on Goodreads. The author page I linked is the one with Ms. Toni’s picture of her with Rocco which is the only official GR page for her that I know of and the same one I’ve always used for blog links. The series link leads to the Amazon page, but I’m not an affiliate, so click without worry.

As always, the Urban Tails Pet Shop mystery never lets me down as far as a good and intriguing mystery along with plenty of kitties to pretend I can pet and love on, especially sweet Purrday! Such is the life of someone with cat allergies lol. Purrday usually gets to be the hero but he’s always been a hero in  my book! Sorry Purrday, I couldn’t find a picture online of a noble one-eyed cat so we’ll just say this was you before whatever happened. 

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My Goodreads review:

A Blue Ribbon Murder (Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries Book 6)A Blue Ribbon Murder by T. C. LoTempio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shell and her former TV co-star Gary were at their sleuthing best again and it was kinda like they never left their show. Except for this was real life with real perps and weapons. Gary always cracks me up with his sometimes-goofiness, but he’s a true friend and I love how he can remain a good pal to Shell but be a boyfriend to Shell’s bestie, Olivia.

Pet shows can always be a hotbed of drama and mystery, at least in cozy mysteries lol, so this cat show was no exception when the director of the show was murdered. Any number of people could’ve wanted the woman dead, so Shell and Gary put on their A-game of sleuthing again, and once more sweet Purrday was the hero. He probably liked sleuthing a lot better than having to compete in the show anyway! A one-eyed cat might not be show worthy, but Purrday always gets his perp!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.


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The Cold Case and the Corpse review

Tari Hann

This is the eighth book in the Food Blogger Mysteries, a fun cozy mystery series by Debra Sennefelder that I’ve enjoyed since it first came out. It’s best to read the series from the beginning since you get to see how Hope’s relationship with Ethan started and grew to what it is now. And his police work history is kinda important too! 😉 

Note: The series link goes to Amazon since this book isn’t shown on Goodreads as being part of the series. Not an affiliate link.

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My Goodreads review:

 

The Cold Case and the CorpseThe Cold Case and the Corpse by Debra Sennefelder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope can definitely be helpful and snooping to the point of being annoying, but she’s also very endearing, and something about her always makes you wanna forgive her. Luckily Ethan’s got the patience of a saint when it comes to dealing with her curiosity and penchant for getting herself into life and death situations. I liked how someone in the book put it, that she had more lives than her cat, lol.

The ending was awesome with food, friends and fellowship—along with an amazing announcement from someone. Can’t wait to read the next book now.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.


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Planted 4 Murder review

Tari Hann

This is the fifteenth book in the long running Sophie Kimball Mysteries by a fave cozy author, J.C. Eaton aka Ann Goldfarb and her late hubby Jim Clapp. The seniors of Sun City West were in rare form once more as Herb came up with the crazy idea to rent spots in the community garden. Hilarity and hijinks guaranteed!

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My Goodreads review:

Planted 4 MurderPlanted 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another hilarious adventure with the seniors and Streetman the chiweenie in Sun City West—and Phee of course riding herd on all their mayhem. That dog gets into some of the funniest situations! Once again Phee was pulled into her mom’s book club antics and found herself once more involved in a murder investigation. Hilarity and laughter followed closely.

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Home Fries and Alibis review

Tari Hann

This is the eighth book in the All-Day-Breakfast Café Mysteries by a fave cozy mystery author, Lena Gregory which I’ve loved since the very first book. Every book’s shown the growth of relationships and tons of great character development, so I really think it’s best read in order to enjoy it as much as possible, just my rec. After this book, I absolutely can’t wait for the next!

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My Goodreads review:

Home Fries and AlibisHome Fries and Alibis by Lena Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always love catching up with Gia, Savannah and all their friends and family down in Boggy Creek, FL. The neighbors in Gia’s subdivision had that neighbor that no one could stand, and when that person was murdered, no one really knew who they could trust. Gia and Savannah did their usual sleuthing around.

There were some sad, anxious then happy moments that I’ll recommend having a tissue or two on hand for. The showdown was really awesome and I absolutely loved what Gia did to that perp. The final chapter was filled with food, family and fellowship along with some happy news from some of the friends. I can’t wait to read the next book now!

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Edam and Weep review

Tari Hann

This is the sixth book in the Grilled Cheese Mysteries by Linda Reilly which I’ve enjoyed since its very beginning. The sixth book might just be the best one yet! Here’s hoping there’ll be lots more to come after it. With the introduction of two new characters, I can definitely see some good possibilities for more stories. I sensed a finality about this book, but I’m hoping that’s not the case.

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My Goodreads review:

Edam and WeepEdam and Weep by Linda Reilly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was so awesome what Carly and Ari did for Ari’s sister and the little girl she was trying to adopt by taking them in when they were a little down on their luck. Little Quinne was wise beyond her age and really grew on me as a character. I was definitely pulling for the adoption to go through and that they’d get to come live in Vermont—the kid was seriously over the moon about Carly’s little dog Havarti. They were best buds!

The murder mystery hit close to home for Carly who found herself investigating since her mom was a suspect. She did try to make good choices and take someone along with her when she’d sleuth, but there’s always that one time…and of course she found herself in a showdown with the killer. I’d guessed part of who was guilty and as always, Carly alway amazes me with her guts and bravery to plow into any situation, lol.

The book had the most amazing ending and I just wanted it to keep going, definitely a great book hangover! I’m not totally sure, but this almost seemed like it could be the last book, although I could think of more adventures I’d like to hear about now there’s two new characters.

I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

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A Corpse Among the Carolers review

Tari Hann

This is the seventh book in the Food Blogger Mysteries by Debra Sennefelder and I’ve enjoyed it from the beginning.  Hope’s a likable character and she’s got the best sidekick in her bestie Drew. Ethan’s incredibly patient with all her sleuthing but he always worries about her. Maybe if she got a Doberman to take with her, he’d worry less lol. Anyway, this was a fun and festive book full of the mysteries we love along with food, fellowship and family. The ending was especially good! Can’t wait for the next book!

My Goodreads review:

A Corpse Among the Carolers (Food Blogger, #7)A Corpse Among the Carolers by Debra Sennefelder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope always has a way of getting herself into danger when she’s investigating a case. It seems she and the detective at least came to an understanding and this time he wasn’t quite so harsh.
I’d guessed the killer but definitely not the plot twist regarding said killer. The showdown was exciting and let’s just say it’s a good thing Drew’s got such a sweet tooth. The ending was amazing with all Hope’s family and friends gathered for a super memorable Christmas Eve dinner.

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