Reviews

This is a review of Draw and Order, the second Paint and Shine Mystery by Cheryl Hollon.

The past comes back seeking vengeance. To save her family and friends, Novice PI Eve Appel, pregnant with her second child, must outwit the bad guys in a final act of desperation.

The rivalry between Southwind and Jane’s Place continues in this fourth Sarah Blair Mystery. The old nautical saying of ‘steady as she goes’ distinctly applies to Four Cuts Too Many.

A review of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Books 1-3 by Nancy J. Cohen.

This was the first book in this series that I’ve read, and it came as a bit of a surprise that there were no guests staying at the B&B. The reason makes sense, Nina needed the week off to attend a bridal expo. Once I wrapped my head around the marketing decision Nina had made, I found this to be a fun and fast read.

I had a wonderful time reading Shrimply Dead and following amateur sleuth River Holloway on her rounds. It’s hard to imagine anybody with that much energy! Between baking, catering, and sleuthing, it’s a wonder River had time to get herself into the trouble she did! And let me tell you, this one’s a bit of a nail-biter at the end.

Halloween is front and center in the latest Tea Shop Mystery. The holiday adds an opportunity to enjoy the fun of costumes and Halloween-themed events.

Spring Upon a Crime is very much a product of our times. It exemplifies the fight over what to do with natural resources such as old growth forests. Kudos to the author for tackling this difficult subject.

This is the first book in this series that I’ve read and, while I had no difficulty getting up to speed on the series, I found myself asking what I’d gotten myself into. With the exception of Abby’s mother, Phoebe, this was a well-done cozy.