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Review: Little Boy Blue (A Helen Grace Thriller) by M.J. Arlidge

M.J. Arlidge’s Helen Grace thrillers are some of the very best examples of crime fiction out there.  This is the fifth in this truly addictive, incredibly dark yet captivating series. Each title has built up and developed each of the … Continue reading

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Review: Tangled Up in Brew (A Brewing Trouble Mystery) by Joyce Tremel

I absolutely adore this series. I fell in love with the first book, To Brew or Not to Brew.  The Pittsburgh setting, Max’s hard-headed determination to succeed in field largely prevailed by men, and Tremel’s captivating and engaging writing style.  All … Continue reading

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Review: A Disguise to Die For: A Costume Shop Mystery by Diane Vallere

I just love discovering new cozy series! This is certainly a fun one! Margo’s father always wanted her to have a better life than he, he wanted her to get away from the costume shop business and start a life … Continue reading

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Review: To Brew or Not to Brew: A Brewing Trouble Mystery by Joyce Tremel

I’m not going to lie, there isn’t a single thing about this new cozy mystery series that I don’t adore. 1. It’s set in Pittsburgh.  My father’s hometown, a city full of fond memories for me. 2. The food. Oh, … Continue reading

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Review: Books Can Be Deceiving (A Library Lover’s Mystery) by Jenn McKinlay

A cozy mystery series set in a small New England town, with a librarian in the lead? I’m sold from the beginning! Adding to this is the mystery and intrigue behind an elusive and secretive children’s picture book author.  McKinlay kept … Continue reading

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Review: Suede to Rest (A Material Witness Mystery) by Diane Vallere

This series was recommended to me recently.  What a fun and cute read! I admit; the kittens on the cover won me over, especially since one of them resembles our kitten, Dickens.  When I learned their names, Pins and Needles…well … Continue reading

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Review: The Vampire Combat Field Guide: A Coloring and Activity Book For Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead by Roger Ma

I’ll admit it; I jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon.  I’ve always been a fan of coloring; I’ve found it to be quite relaxing and fulfilling.  So, when I was contacted to review this particular coloring book (hello, vampires!) … Continue reading

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Review: Pop Goes the Weasel: A Detective Helen Grace Thriller by M. J. Arlidge

This is the second book in a brilliant series by author M.J. Arlidge.  I read the first, Eeny Meeny, over the summer and was instantly transfixed and, to be completely honest, terrified by this writer’s work.  Arlidge is an exceptional story-teller, … Continue reading

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