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The Herringbone Harbor Mystery review

December 5, 2024 Tari Hann

This is the eighteenth book in the Seaside Knitters Society by Sally Goldenbaum, which about seven books ago underwent a slight series name change because it moved to a different publisher. But it’s more accurate to refer to it as book #18 instead of book 7 as GR lists it in the search. (I asked a librarian friend there to put it with its series). Either way, it’s been a very long-running cozy mystery series with an amazing group of knitter friends. Even if you don’t knit, you’ll wanna be friends with these ladies!

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My Goodreads review:

The Herringbone Harbor Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was really sad when a man who was as loved as the murder victim was got killed. He was kind and generous to everyone and there weren’t too many who had anything bad to say about him which made his death even more tragic.

It was so cool to see those who loved him most continuing to do things he would’ve done or wanted to do. Our fabulous four knitters were on the case in their usual subtle way they had of finding out clues and reporting back to their fellow knitters and loved ones over some amazing food and family time.

The showdown was a a surprise as was someone who stepped in to help. I loved how the victim’s sweet pup got his forever home and an amazing tribute was paid to both him and his late owner. Yes, eye leakage can and may occur during certain parts of the book but it’s all good.

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

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A Limited Edition Murder review

May 24, 2024 Tari Hann

This is the tenth book in the Beyond the Page Mysteries by Lauren Elliott, and this time Addie’s in England still with her sweet pup Pippi. She’d made a bunch of new friends, and they all enjoyed hanging out together at the local pub. It sounded like a really cool little town! I just love the cover!

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My Goodreads review:

A Limited Edition Murder by Lauren Elliott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve heard of people nursing their wounds for a long time but Addie must’ve held the record for it, lol. She did have a traumatic experience in the previous book, and some people heal differently so it’s totally possible. I guess since she’s just never been a favorite main character of mine and always seemed a little immature or sometimes unfair to others, maybe I don’t cut her enough slack or something. But it seemed like a long time and kinda hiding from reality. I’m glad she took Pippi the pup with her—that sweet dog could cheer anyone up.

But Addie was a fiercely loyal friend as it turned out and as we all know from previous books. I liked her new friends but I really missed Paige, Katherine and Serena. One character Addie always compared to Mrs. Danvers actually became a good ally for her sleuthing toward the end. I was never really sure whodunit so I just kept reading and hoped eventually Addie might decide she needed her people at home. You’ll have to read and see if she stays in England or returns to Greyborne Harbor. 😉

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

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Lights, Camera, Bones review

May 21, 2024 Tari Hann

This is the 27th book in the long-running Sarah Booth Delaney Mysteries by Carolyn Haines, and each one gets a little more exciting and funnier since Sarah and her bestie ran a detective agency. Tinkie always cracks me up! She’s an awesome sidekick for Sarah Booth. And Jitty was top of her game this time too, lol.

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My Goodreads review:

Lights, Camera, Bones by Carolyn Haines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wouldja believe there’s a shark loose in the Mississippi? Didn’t think so, but when Sarah Booth’s on a case, I’ve gotten used to expecting the unexpected. I was completely surprised about the overall whodunit even though I’d wondered about that person earlier.

Jitty was at the top of her ghostly game taking on crazy shapes like she always does while giving cryptic clues. To me, her best one was a very cool nod to one of my all-time favorite skits from the 70s on that famous late show from Saturday night. And it was perfect for the theme of the book. 😉

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by St. Martin Paperbacks via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

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Murder Out of Character review

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Tari Hann

This is the second book in the Peach Coast Library Mysteries by Olivia Matthews who wrote a couple other cozy series as well before working on this one for Hallmark Publishing. I sure hope they want her to do more because I’m more than ready to keep reading about these characters! They just really pulled me in extra hard in this second book.

I love the closeness Marvey has with her parents even though they’re still living in New York while she’s in Georgia. And her friends are just so amazing with how they’ve welcomed her into their various circles. It’s cool how she’s got her close circle of friends (Jo, Nolan and Spence) for sleuthing, but she can also call on her librarian friends for some after-hours sleuthing as well. What an awesome entourage, right? I know they’ve gotta have plenty more stories to tell! (Oh and a total side note: there’s no way I’d be able to only enjoy Anna May’s peach cobbler once a week! I admire Marvey’s self-control!)

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My Goodreads review:

Murder Out of Character by Olivia Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this so much better than the first book, and I liked the first book a lot. The characters drew me in but in this book it was just different. Somehow it just all came together and these characters became friends I was visiting. The mystery did seem more compelling in this book too, and at times I had a hard time putting my Kindle down. I couldn’t read fast enough toward the end lol. A clever clue led me to guessing the killer.

The book had probably my most favorite type of showdowns (meaning it was fairly safe for all involved), and I sure hope there’s another book because it’s about high time that Jo lets Nolan know how much she likes him. And Marvey needs to do the same with Spence. There at least were some better hints toward that as the book progressed and especially at the end. I really loved how everyone gathered at the end for a sort of debriefing then a party to see Marvey’s folks off which was actually a little bit more than just that! I really hope Hallmark Publishing wants more of this series!

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But Knot for Me review

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Tari Hann

This is the eighth book in the Yarn Retreat Mysteries series by Betty Hechtman who also writes the Crochet Mysteries series. I love how each of these series deals with a group of usually ladies, but in the retreats there’s an occasional guy participating. The retreat series is unique since it’s usually a group who doesn’t already know each other unless like in this book, sisters come together for it. There’s always a very cool camaraderie, and the people at the retreat always seem to end up helping each other.

My Goodreads review:

But Knot for Me by Betty Hechtman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’d only ever read the first book in this series, so I had a basic idea of the main characters. I quickly got caught up on Casey and her life in Cadbury by the Sea. There’s enough information that anyone could easily read this book without having read the first or any others. There were also no spoilers which was good, because I still want to read books 2-7, lol.

The mystery was really intriguing, and just when I thought I suspected one person, another suspect turned up. I was completely surprised by the outcome having suspected someone else all together. The showdown was a good one and the kind I like where it’s police-controlled. I’m eager now to go back and read the books in the series I’ve missed. I really like these key characters!

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