Category: mystery

Review & Giveaway: The Other Woman by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Today’s review is a new series by Hank Phillippi Ryan. Hank Phillippi Ryan is the investigative reporter for Boston’s NBC affiliate. A television journalist since 1975, she has won 28 Emmys and twelve Edward R. Murrow awards for her work. Her work has resulted in new laws, people sent to prison, homes removed from foreclosure, and […]

Mystery Monday – The First Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks & Tinker Lindsay

This is a new series to me and I have the first two books to read in this series, so it should be interesting!  The First Rule of Ten is by authors Gay Hendricks and Tinker Lindsay. Synopsis: Tenzing Norbu (“Ten” for short)—ex-monk and soon-to-be ex-cop—is a protagonist unique to our times. In The First […]

Mystery Monday: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender

Yes it is another mystery centered around food….this time it is pizza!  A Slice of Murder is by author Chris Cavendar, which is actually a pseudonym for author Tim Myers.  There are 5 books in the series with the most recent, Killer Crust, which came out December 24, 2012.   Synopsis: Not too much happens […]

Blog Tour, Giveaway & Review: Dead Running and Dying to Run by Cami Checketts

    Dead Running Cassidy Christensen is running. Running from the mercenaries who killed her parents. Running from a scheming redhead intent on making her life miserable. Running from painful memories that sabotage her dreams of happiness. With two very tempting men competing for her attention, she hopes she’ll finally have someone to run to, […]

Mystery Monday: A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer

I thought I would introduce you to a new author (to me) and the first book in a new series.  You have no doubt noticed that I look mysteries that center around food and this one is no exception!  Today’s highlight is A Spoonful of Murder by author Connie Archer.  The second book in this […]

Mystery Monday: Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon

Yes you have seen several books by this author lately….but what can I say, her books are good!  Deadly Patterns is the third book in the Magical Dressmaking Mystery series.  The first is Pleating for Mercy and the second is A Fitting End. Synopsis: Bliss, Texas, is gearing up for its annual Winter Wonderland festival, […]

Mystery Monday: When the Cookie Crumbles by Virginia Lowell

When the Cookie Crumbles is the third in the Cookie Cutter Shop Mystery series by author Virginia Lowell.  The first book was Cookie Dough or Die and the second was A Cookie Before Dying. Synopsis: Olivia Greyson is the proud owner of The Gingerbread House—a quaint shop that specializes in all things cookie—and her best […]

Mystery Monday: Popped Off by Jeffrey Allen

Popped Off is the 2nd installment in the Stay at Home Day mystery series by author Jeffrey Allen (aka Jeff Shelby).  I posted about the first book in his series, Stay at Home Dead and I think this is going to be a winner of a series!   Synopsis: For stay-at-home dad Deuce Winters, the […]

Mystery Monday: Living the Vida Lola by Misa Ramirez

A few weeks back I mentioned going to Readers & Ritas and meeting author Melissa Bourbon Ramirez.  Well this week’s highlight is the first book in the new Lola Cruz mystery series.  There are three books out so far plus a Christmas Novella.  The second book is Hasta la Vista, Lola!, the third book is […]

Mystery Monday: Shoe Done It by Grace Carroll

Shoe Done It is the first in the Accessories Mystery series by author Grace Carroll aka Carol Culver.  This book was released in October 2011 but I just found out about this author.  Can’t wait to read the book! Synopsis: Rita Jewel has a dream job selling fabulous clothes and accessories to the socialites of San […]