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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! 😉 

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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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All My Bones review

Tari Hann

This is the second book in the Old Juniper Bookstore Mysteries by P.J. Nelson, and I like this book as much maybe more than I did last year’s first installment. I really enjoy the setting of a bookstore being in an old Victorian house and loved Madeline’s comment that only she was allowed to refer to it as something the Addams Family would live in, lol! 

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My Goodreads review:

All My Bones (An Old Juniper Bookshop Mystery, #2)All My Bones by P.J. Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the first book last year when it came out and really enjoyed meeting Maddy and her good friend Phil aka Philomena. Their sense of humor still cracked me up in this book. I liked that David and Maddy were getting closer. Maddy isn’t a character I’d say I’m crazy about, but her supporting players David, Jennifer and Phil are ones I’d love to meet or be friends with. Madeline’s okay but she takes some getting used to. I just feel like I know and like the B players much better.

I enjoyed the planned showdown with a killer and how they were caught. The teamwork put in definitely paid off when the killer of the skeleton dug up at the bookstore was hauled away.

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


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Gull & Bones review

Tari Hann

This is the eighth book in the Seaside Knitters Society by Sally Goldenbaum, but there was a whole series of it before that just called Seaside Knitters (changed due to a publisher change, I believe). While I haven’t read many of the original series, I’ve followed the Seaside Knitters Society for the last eight books and feel like these four ladies are definitely old friends to come home to.

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Gull & Bones (Seaside Knitters Society Book 8)Gull & Bones by Sally Goldenbaum
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the author’s vivid descriptions of Angus and all the good deeds and friends he’d made, I really felt like I knew him as a character and not just someone who appeared shortly in this book. I felt like wow, he’s been in this series all along, I wonder what book he could’ve been mentioned in. Whether he was or not, it’s always a year between these books, so I had no recollection but still felt like I knew his character well.

It was sad he was the one to be killed in the book, but his friends all mourned for him and had different ways of grieving, some privately and some as a group. Angus would’ve wanted his party to go on, so I’m pretty sure he was smiling down on everyone especially at the party held at the end of the book revealing a super sweet secret. I bet if he hadn’t died, he’d’ve said he guessed it!

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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Vows and Villainy review

Tari Hann

This is the fifth book in The Cambridge Bookshop mysteries by Elizabeth Penney, and I’ve enjoyed every book since its beginning. And after the awesome ending, I can’t wait for the next book now! It was great how everyone worked together to find the perp in this book, but well, Molly always kinda ends up in the killer’s crosshairs. But no worries, she lived to sleuth another day.

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My Goodreads review

Vows and Villainy: The Cambridge Bookshop SeriesVows and Villainy: The Cambridge Bookshop Series by Elizabeth Penney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was good to get back to Cambridge and visit with Molly and her family and friends. She and Kieran had been growing closer and closer as each book progressed, and I wasn’t disappointed with this book either! The mystery was a good one with an exciting showdown. I loved what happened to the perp—served them right, lol. After what happened right before the wedding, I’m eager for the next book in the series.

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


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Crescent City Christmas Chaos review

Tari Hann

This is the fourth book in the Vintage Cookbook Mysteries by another fave cozy author, Ellen Byron. It’s also another series I’ve read from the very beginning. I was so happy when the previous book was announced as getting a new publishing house since it looked like it wasn’t gonna continue with the previous.

I loved this author’s Cajun Country Mysteries and it seems whenever she writes a book set in Louisiana, I always find a reason to wanna explore something a little more online. This time I wanted to see just what a shotgun cottage looked like. I was surprised and happy to discover we’d seen these types of cottages this summer while driving through the French Quarter and on the way there. Yay for learning something new–and having already seen it. Back to the book, I can’t wait for the next one to come now now!

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My Goodreads review:

Crescent City Christmas Chaos (Vintage Cookbook Mystery 4)Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow Ricki was one busy shopkeeper this Christmas season, but this time it seemed like she was gone more than being there. She had all her virtual plates spinning in the air as she tackled running the shop, helping her friends with a cookbook project, sleuthing a murder case, and she tried to squeeze in time for her parents as well as Virgil.
The folks were in since Luis was being Virgil’s cameraman for his food show special. Toss in a random bandit going around stealing stuff dressed as NOLA’s beloved snowman character, and I’m surprised Ricki didn’t wave a white flag or tell them to stick a fork in her, she’s done lol. When she and some friends came face to face with a killer, one friend surprised them all by saving the day. Eventually the bandit was caught and Ricki got an amazing Christmas surprise. Can’t wait for the next book now!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Severn House 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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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.

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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At Death’s Dough review

Tari Hann

This is the fifth book in the Deep Dish Mysteries by Mindy Quigley, another fun series I’ve enjoyed since its beginning. It’s always fun to see what Delilah and her team along with her sweetie Colton get into.

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At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery (Deep Dish Mysteries, 5)At Death’s Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another awesome story with Delilah and all her friends. She’s definitely not your typical main character in a cozy since she’s pretty much a control freak with a temper when pushed. But Delilah’s a fiercely loyal friend and her heart’s usually in the right place. Except Calvin Capone wished it wasn’t in his investigations, lol.

When Calvin had to sit out the current murder case, there was a lot more going on at the station regarding the police chief whose control-freakness made Delilah’s look mild. His ex did something at the end to get back at him that was actually pretty funny. Delilah had gotten in the crosshairs of another killer and made a narrow escape. I’m pretty sure all involved were glad to call this crazy case closed!

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

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The Tattered Cover review

Tari Hann

This is the eighth book in the Secret, Book & Scone Society series by a cozy fave author, Ellery Adams. I’ve really enjoyed the growth of these women as individuals and a group since the very first book. They’ve all come such a long way, but they’d be the first to say they’ve probably got lots more room to grow and change, so I’ll definitely be along for the ride as long the series continues.

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My Goodreads review:

The Tattered Cover (Secret, Book and Scone Society, #8)The Tattered Cover by Ellery Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s always fun to return to Miracle Springs, NC and see what Nora and all her friends get into. Sheldon as always was at his comic best—he can be funny and super sweet all in the same moment. Estella had a couple extra good things happen, although another thing wasn’t so good. Two murders that Grant and his team were investigating didn’t make for the greatest togetherness during this trio of holidays, but he always managed to spend time with Nora.

Toward the end it got extra exciting and reading was basically nonstop by then. The perp was caught and eventually confessed while the friends got ready to celebrate Christmas together then with their own sets of family/friends. I always love how these ladies are like sisters and fiercely protect each other no matter what. After a couple joyful events and a scary one, it was finally time to have Christmas. Every time one of these books ends, I hate to leave these characters who’ve become like old friends. Can’t wait to see what they get into next time!

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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Witch and Tell review

Tari Hann

This is the seventh book in the Witch Way Librarian Mysteries by Angela M. Sanders. I’ve enjoyed this series since the get-go and love all the twists and turns along with the awesome character development. Something hinky was going down in Wilbur, and Josie was determined to get to the bottom of it! Can’t wait to read the next book!

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My Goodreads review:

Witch and Tell (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries Book 7)Witch and Tell by Angela M. Sanders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always get a kick outta those two grandkids of Patty’s in this series, Thor and Buffy. They’re either mini con artists or entrepreneurs in the making. It’s hilarious how they’re always charging for their various services. You name it, if it’s legal (and it’s not after their bedtime) these kids’ll take money for whatever job you need done, lol.

Josie knew something had been draining her magic and since there were some newcomers to town, she wasn’t sure which one, if any was doing that. One of the lessons from Gran clued her into a nasty relative she had and ended up in a showdown with. But a new friend and some epic magic showed evil that it wasn’t welcome here and good ruled once more. I’m eager now to find out more about the good character Josie could be related to.

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 Wonderful Christmas Crime review

Tari Hann

This is the sixth in the awesome Christmas Tree Farm Mysteries by Jacqueline Frost aka well-known cozy mystery author Julie Anne Lindsey. I’ve read and loved this series from its very first book and was thrilled to recently find out the series is getting a book 7, yay!

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My Goodreads review:

A Wonderful Christmas Crime (Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #6)A Wonderful Christmas Crime by Jacqueline Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cookie always cracks me up! She’s an amazing friend to Holly and lover of all things that happen to be goats. And men with beards lol. Cookie and the rest of Holly’s friends and family sure had their hands full when Holly’s doctor warned her not to get overly stressed for her and her baby’s health now. Of course hubby Evan translated that to “no physical sleuthing.” Armchair sleuthing never was Holly’s thing or letting others do what she wanted to be out there doing. As careful as she was, she managed to end up facing off with a killer sooner than planned, and the most unlikely little thing ended up helping her outta that situation.

I just love Holly and Evan’s builder, Christopher, who gave Holly an amazing Christmas puzzle gift, well once she figured it out it was amazing. The ending was really sweet and I can’t wait for the next book. I read online that book 7 was definitely happening next year, so yay for that!

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