I enjoyed this visit to Geneva Bay and the glimpse into Delilah’s catering business through their pizzeria. The mystery was interesting and held my inI enjoyed this visit to Geneva Bay and the glimpse into Delilah’s catering business through their pizzeria. The mystery was interesting and held my interest but the story overall lost points for the believability; maybe I’m being picky but how can a pizzeria that is so busy all the time, including lunch (and how are you so busy in a small town) work with minimal employees like this? Otherwise, a great addition to the series and I look forward to the next....more
How wonderful to have a new story so quickly after a full-length release to cut the wait time for the next one. Despite its short length, this is a coHow wonderful to have a new story so quickly after a full-length release to cut the wait time for the next one. Despite its short length, this is a complete story, full of the same wonderful characters, witty banter, trademark humor, and mystery to solve. Highly recommended but, as with all series, start at the beginning to get the full character development. ...more
I love Christmas romances and the feelings they evoke for the season. While this was set during the holidays, the writing didn’t really make me feel tI love Christmas romances and the feelings they evoke for the season. While this was set during the holidays, the writing didn’t really make me feel the Christmas spirit and this could have been set at any time of year if not for a random Christmas reference here and there. The characters were OK but I didn’t connect with either Hailey or Jay and the “conflict” that brings them together was lackluster. This was not my favorite Debbie Macomber.
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I am a huge Tonya Kappes fan so it pains me that this did not work for me. This was all over the place and didn’t make sense; it could have been fixedI am a huge Tonya Kappes fan so it pains me that this did not work for me. This was all over the place and didn’t make sense; it could have been fixed had they just found the body on the ground because the flight caused the most confusion. Violet Rhinehammer is unlikeable and comes off as incompetent as a reporter with her lack of action on the investigation. And the audiobook does not do this book any favors; it suffers from decent editing, with sentences being repeated right after the other. This is the first time I have DNF one of her books but this was just a mess. ...more
Cute romance! Despite its short length, the story was complete with character development, longing, humor, and spice. The beginning was a little confuCute romance! Despite its short length, the story was complete with character development, longing, humor, and spice. The beginning was a little confusing but once I got into it, I adored the main characters and the setting, particularly the hot dog truck.
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This series just gets better and better! Julie Mulhern’s writing flows so well that you get caught up in the story and the next thing you know, you’reThis series just gets better and better! Julie Mulhern’s writing flows so well that you get caught up in the story and the next thing you know, you’re almost done with the book and start wondering how long you have to wait for the next one. The characters are family now, and you miss them when they’re not around. The mysteries are always well-plotted and keep you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend the whole series but start at the beginning to really get to know everyone....more
I enjoyed the glimpse into what it’s like to eat, sleep, and breathe video games, both for work and enjoyment. The characters were well-fleshed out anI enjoyed the glimpse into what it’s like to eat, sleep, and breathe video games, both for work and enjoyment. The characters were well-fleshed out and relatable and Viola’s musings had me laughing. A quick, fun read....more
Cute concept but this didn’t work for me. I loved how they met and the weddings they would attend but those were few and far between and it felt like Cute concept but this didn’t work for me. I loved how they met and the weddings they would attend but those were few and far between and it felt like the relationship was a lot of nothing and was a little slow. I didn't really connect to either character. Lynn Painter’s humor is there but her books are hit-or-miss for me. This, unfortunately, was a miss....more
This is one of my favorite series. While it is a cozy in the traditional sense, with its amateur sleuth, small town, and dead bodies, it also has thisThis is one of my favorite series. While it is a cozy in the traditional sense, with its amateur sleuth, small town, and dead bodies, it also has this amazing heartwarming, feel-good component that makes you want to visit Nora, her friends, and her amazing bookshop. I loved the treasure hunt for the little library and the addition of a new staff member. Can’t wait to read more in this series!
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Good start to a new series. I liked that, despite the murder, the story continued to focus on gardening rather than losing the theme in the investigatGood start to a new series. I liked that, despite the murder, the story continued to focus on gardening rather than losing the theme in the investigation as some often do. It took me awhile to warm to Maggie but she grew on me and I was intrigued by the myriad of tasks she had to keep up with, especially her various fights for her property from developers and family alike. There was quite a bit of repetition in the book but hopefully that will be smoothed out if this is a series.
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There is something so comforting about visiting Harvest and, when you add in the Christmas setting, it’s idyllic - well, except for the murder. I learThere is something so comforting about visiting Harvest and, when you add in the Christmas setting, it’s idyllic - well, except for the murder. I learn a little more about the Amish every time I read these and I feel so welcome within the community of Harvest as a whole. As usual, while the setting is artfully described, the mystery is front and center in these novels, and I was enjoying following along as Bailey and Aiden juggled investigation, visiting guests, and wedding planning to find the guilty party. While I love Jethro, I am tiring of the constant need for babysitting and focus on Juliet foisting him on Bailey every time. Otherwise, this is a great addition to the series and I look forward to the next.
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I loved the concept of getting to rewrite the ending of your favorite show and how they were brought into it. The story seemed to drag a little in theI loved the concept of getting to rewrite the ending of your favorite show and how they were brought into it. The story seemed to drag a little in the middle but I enjoyed getting to know Josh, Brynn, Sloan, and Spencer. This was a fun read with a great twist and a satisfying ending. ...more
A fascinating look at what life might have been like for Anne and her family as more and more restrictions were placed on them through the occupation.A fascinating look at what life might have been like for Anne and her family as more and more restrictions were placed on them through the occupation. I loved that her zest for life comes through despite the bleak situation. It was heartbreaking to imagine the different conversations about the future knowing the outcome of the story. ...more
Creative premise in a fast-paced, thrilling story. I enjoyed the various horror aspects of the story but got confused with the various groups of peoplCreative premise in a fast-paced, thrilling story. I enjoyed the various horror aspects of the story but got confused with the various groups of people at times. It all works out in the end and the different terrifying scenarios they encounter will keep you reading well into the night. There were a few too many mentions of being the chubby minority and railing against the patriarchy, etc, but it all comes together well as they confront their issues.
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This was an adorable holiday read. I thought the characters are fun and likeable, though Holly at the end did some things that were so selfish that shThis was an adorable holiday read. I thought the characters are fun and likeable, though Holly at the end did some things that were so selfish that she lost a lot of points but otherwise I loved the chemistry between the characters and especially the friendship between Holly and Ivy. The settings were idyllic (who doesn’t want a vacation in Kauai or a nice cabin in the woods?!!!) and the writing was easy to follow with distinct voices for each character. Overall a fun read!
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Another great adventure with Ernest and, while it was very short, it still packed the same punch as his other investigations. I love being privy to hiAnother great adventure with Ernest and, while it was very short, it still packed the same punch as his other investigations. I love being privy to his thoughts and how he slowly works out who the guilty party is, sounding it out with the suspects all standing around, wondering if they’ve been caught. This one had an interesting twist of an ending that I was not expecting. Highly recommended for a fun, witty Christmas mystery.
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I knew this was going to be a difficult read since it was released after the author started talking about her diagnosis and subsequent battle with canI knew this was going to be a difficult read since it was released after the author started talking about her diagnosis and subsequent battle with cancer. This book, however grim the topic, had Kinsella’s wonderful wit and observation that makes a difficult topic relatable. It’s gut wrenching and heartwarming at the same time and it makes you think about life, death, and holding your loved ones close.
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