Sabotage at Cedar Creek by Janice Thompson (The Little Red Truck Mysteries Book 2)

 I love when books are based in Texas, one of my fave places to visit.  This is book 2 and unfortunately, I missed book 1.  I loved the mystery and the romance and the small town feel of the book with its interesting characters. There is a little suspense, but is definitely a cozy mystery. There is also a bit of humor in the book.  I love going to B&B's and so this story definitely resounded for me.  There were several possible suspects that were making it a bit difficult to be certain of who was doing the sabotage and why.  You will enjoy the fun story.

I received an ARC copy from the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Murder on the Colorado by Bruce Hammack ( A Fen Maguire Mystery Book 6)

This book is an instant attention grabber from page one.  This has been a very engaging series.  The author has a great way of writing mysteries that makes it a very captivating read and without the gruesome details.  I have really enjoyed each book in the series and I think you will too.  It is really a great page turner. I received an arc copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Murder for the Sages by Amy Lillard (A Sunflower Cafe Mystery Book 3)

This was a cute mystery by the author.  The book brings back characters from the first two books in the series.  So it would be good to read the previous books. It brings back Sissy Yoder and her friends as the amateur detectives, all being certain that Ginger did not just have an accident.  Someone did this to her!  Its a fun "who-dun-it and the members of the town are all interesting characters which add to the storyline.  The storyline was maybe a bit slow for me. I really liked Aunt Bess' quotations at the beginning of the chapters, especially the kidney stone one.  I can relate!  

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

Murder on the San Gabriel by Bruce Hammack (A Fen Maguire Mystery book 5)

 A clean mystery!  I loved it.  This has been a great series and I am lucky that I was able to read it.  Do you love a good mystery?  Then this book is for you.  The mystery revolves around the death of a rancher and just who the culprit was that did this and what was the reason this would happen.  The book will keep you guessing until the end.  Good addition to this series.  Good reading 

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

Against All Enemies by Vannetta Chapman (An Allison Quinn Thriller)

 Wow!  So real you could definitely see things in this book really happening.  A thrilling story of a Homeland Security agent, Allison Quinn and Donovan Steele, who forge ahead to find the people who are planning a cyber attack on a cruise ship.  This is definitely a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout.  I love a good thriller and this certainly fit the bill!  The author is truly a talented writer.You won't want to miss this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Murder Comes by Mail by Ann H. Gabhart (A Hidden Springs Mystery Audiobook 2)

I have always loved a good mystery and this book definitely earns that title.  I had to keep guessing and messing up on who the culprit was!  And that is what I enjoy.  Ann does a good job of telling her story as writer and narrator.  I love a cozy mystery and this one was just perfect.  And there is just a bit of romance to create even more interest.

I received a complimentary copy of this audio book and was not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

The Cairo Curse by Pepper Basham

I haven't had the chance to read book 1 of this series, honestly I didn't feel lost because some information was given in the book to help the reader "catch-up".  So I was not confused in any way.  I enjoyed the action that kept coming throughout the book.  I loved the honeymoon trip to Egypt, the pyramids, the tombs and the interesting adventure depicted in this highly interesting story. What a setting!  It must have required quite a bit of research.

It was fun to meet Zahra and her role in the story.  It took quite a while to figure out who was behind all the crime and there were some very engaging moments!  Loved it!

I received a copy of this book from Barbour publishing.  All thoughts are my own.

Murder on the Brazos by Bruce Hammack ( a Fen Maguire Mystery)

Love a good mystery and this was one.  This was book one of a two book series. Fen makes a great hero.  He's a former sheriff whose county has been suddenly taken over by crime since his retirement. Now the county has lost its clean status.  Fen investigates and his wise and experienced mind sets forth to bring back peace to the area.

Its a good read and is a non-violent book.  I enjoyed the clean book and look forward to the next one.  Very good characters and well-written.  I am sure mystery lovers with all find this a great book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own,

The Dark Reckoning by Sarah Hamaker (The Cold War Legacy book 3)

I seem to be reading a lot of suspense and mystery books lately.  But I love them!  This book was really good and a good suspense keeps me turning pages.  This book did.  I always wish I had more time for reading!  I enjoyed the mystery and the interaction between Cy and Isana. You could easily feel the relationship forming between them. The book had some German language in it.  And that also sparks my interest as I am native German.  In many books I've read which used German, the German wasn't really so well written, but in this book it seemed very accurate to me.  

I haven't read books 1 and 2, but didn't feel lost in anyway, so it is a book that stands on its own, as well. I really enjoyed the intensity, the human feelings, happy, sad, fearful, the full gamut.  This was a well-written book and I recommend it!  I am sure you will enjoy it.

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.
 

Mistletoe, Malice and Murder: A Clean Traditional Detective Mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Myster Series Book 9) By Bruce Hammack

This was another nice addition to this clean series of mysteries.  The author has a talent of weaving the details together to lead to a logical conclusion and its amazing how he plots out the story so well with well organized detail.  I enjoyed the plot of the two families involved and how Heather and Steve worked through all the  murder details and all the adventure and mysterious happenings.  I am sure you will enjoy this new addition to the series. 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Murder at the Courthouse by Ann H. Gabhart (Book 1 A Hidden Springs Mystery Series) Audio Version

This is a really nice cozy mystery by Ann Gabhart.  A dead body is found.  Who is it?  Who did this?  It is all a mystery to the quiet town of Hidden Springs.

The characters were all cozy people that all know one another and have their own opinions on what happened and how. Deputy Sheriff Keane is responsible to find out who did it.  I enjoyed following in his steps as he delves in to solve the case.  I really loved the small town setting.  My early years took place in a small town.  We knew everyone and everyone knew us as well.  It's a comfortable setting that lets you settle right into the story and how things would be in a quiet unassuming little place when the  unexpected occurs.

I enjoyed the book and think you will as well! It's always fun to listen to an audio book as you drive in your car, do some work or just relax.  So I found this book entertaining and enjoyed the fact that the author, herself, was the voice of the narrator.  Loved the Kentucky accent!  And she did a great job in the narration.  

I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Edgewater Road by Shelley Shepard Gray (The Rumors in Ross County Series)

This book was not at all what I normally have read from this author, that being lots of Amish books.  It was about Jennifer Smiley, a young woman who inherited a house from her grandmother and finding out family secrets and that all is not always as it appears.

Jennifer finds new friendships and then is concerned when she finds out about these new friends that are not what she would have expected.  It's a most interesting book and the storyline is new and different.  There is a touch of Amish here as well!  The book is about forgiving, moving on, and acceptance of those people that have made past mistakes and are trying to repair the past.  And that love is not always perfect.

Such a good book.  I really enjoyed this page-turner.  And I am enjoying how this author is branching out into different styles of writing. I highly recommend this well-written book.

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.
 

Widow's Secrets by Shelley Shepard Gray

I was lucky to receive this book gifted to me by the author!  It was fun and interesting to read a contemporary book with mystery and some romance and a touch of Amish life.  I am very used to reading this author's Amish books, and loved this one too.

The main character, Liana, suffered for years at the hands of her abusive husband.  Suddenly he is gone without a trace.  And ten years later, a police officer takes on this cold case.  Will the results be devastating in Liana's life or bring the closure needed for her?  

There is lots of intrigue and hints of what might have happened, yet I wasn't sure until the end how things would work out.  It was a good read and kept me guessing!

Murder in The Dunes by Bruce Hammack Book 7 Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series

 Bruce Hammack can really write mysteries!  Wow, this one starts out with a bang and just keeps on going.   The mystery completely left me in the dark!  There were some possible culprits but I didn't get it right!  This full-length novel will keep you on the edge of your seat and definitely is a must read for all mystery lovers.  Highly recommend!

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Murder Redeemed Star of Justice Series by Bruce Hammack

 Wow, this book was so well written.  I couldn't put it down.  This book was filled with lots of action, tension and mystery.   It was one of the most engaging mysteries I have read in a long time.  It was modern, up-to-date in crimes that are prevalent in our time.

CJ was an assistant police chief, her dream job, living the life she wanted and suddenly everything changes. She doesn't give up trying to find the culprits in the many car thefts that are happening in her jurisdiction.  There are lots of different side stories that add to the work at hand and it is captivating.  If you are a mystery lover, you won't be disappointed with this book.  It is that good!  I really recommend this!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Pistols and Poinsettias: A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series)

 

Do you enjoy a good mystery?  If so, you will love this GREAT mystery.  This was book 5 of 5 in this series.  And it was very fun to read and I was a little off as I tried to decide who the bad guys or the good guys were.  So it keeps you guessing till the very end.  It was a very good book and I enjoyed the "setting" of a large writer's conference in a hotel where all the action occurred. It reminded me of all the conferences that I traveled to during my working career and all the interesting events that took place making it a realistic read for me.  

I enjoyed the interactions of Smiley and McBlythe detectives as they search for the culprits and Steve Smiley's 6th sense as he used his non-seeing senses to solve the case.  A really good read!  

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson Georgia Coast Romance Series

This author was totally new to me and although this is not the first of the series, I really enjoyed it. 

Best friends, Penelope and Tucker scheme to help each other in their various situations, by starting up a fake romance which turns into more as they work together in helping his political campaign and her self esteem as her ex-fiance and his new fiance appear at her business in order to have her plan their wedding.

There are interesting subplots as they hunt for Civil War Treasure to clear up Tucker's family's past and they study diaries of Tucker's ancestor in an effort to find this treasure.  That brought out the genealogy interest in me, yet again.  Love books like that!  So the story line takes you back to the 1860's in a split time presentation, making the storyline very captivating as their adventures continue and I think that held my attention throughout!

I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishing.  All thoughts are my own.

Long Road to Justice by Bruce Hammack

I loved this book.  It was very enthralling and kept me reading a bit too late in the night.  Yes, I wanted to know what happened next and it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.  It is a well written book.  The author is a very talented author and the book keeps you spellbound.  And a clean read!

I really enjoyed his writing style.  Well worth your time.  And I recommend this great work of fiction that seems real.  I can really see the events happening to someone.  I have to admit since I began reading as a young girl, mysteries were my genre then and I guess that genre still attracts my attention!  Good book!

I received an ebook version from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Desert Intrigue Audible Version by Linda Weaver Clarke

I have listened to the other books of the series, so was happy to listen again.  I enjoy Audible books because I can take them with me anywhere.  Right on my phone.  So it's handy!

This book takes place in the Superstition Mountains.  Even just the title points to a great read!  I enjoyed the tale of the Lost Dutchman and all the mysterious adventures that take place in the lives of John and Julia. Evans.

In this read you will find, mystery, suspense, wedding plans gone awry, a trip to the hospital and a very  exciting backdrop in the Arizona desert. 

The narrater was Carolyn Kashner, who has narrated several other books of this author.  She does a great job of helping the listener know who's who.

I received an Audible copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

In The Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport

This book was right up my alley!  I'm a genealogist and my husband is a skier.  The book is book 2 of the Tree of Life Series.  I have read and enjoyed book 1 as well, and can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.

I love a book with mystery, romance and activities that I or my family members are involved in, so this was a good choice for this genealogist to read!

The genealogist, Jillian, tries to resolve the secret behind Tucker's past. And as a "good" genealogical researcher, she is in everyone's business.  I know, that's how it is!  But genealogists truly do solve LOTS of mysteries and family relationships.  Great book and good reading!

I loved the mystery and the resolve. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGalley no obligation to post a review.