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Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "It will be the perfect day--all about you and Isaac and your awe-inspiring love story. And no worries if something goes wrong, Aunt Effie will be there to fix it!" - Lavinia Lavinia's home for her best friend's wedding and to enjoy being in a familiar small town! With all the smells, sights, and that home cooking nothing can replace. It was supposed to be a fun little getaway from the city and a relaxing time of catching up with everyone. But things turn sour when a body turns up! One that sparks a domino effect within the town and the two famous already feuding families. Refusing to just sit on her hands Lavinia decides she will do some amateur sleuthing! Uncovering secrets, fishing out the truths within the rumors, and trying to comfort her best friend. Rediscovering her small towns, she grew up in and understanding the adult version of things. Including the nasty side of a family feud and the not so sweet side of funerals and large su...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "It took me forty-seven minutes, three curse words, and one sideways tip into the freezing lake to arrive at my campsite. If inner peace was what I was seeking, she was clearly playing hard to get." - Delaney Recently divorced Delaney Moore decided to go find herself in the wilderness. Hey, the brochure was very persuasive! It didn't include the possibility that her first day would be sopping wet and having to try and air dry everything. Or that not all of the campers got the memo about finding tranquility within silence.  The scenic beauty of the lake and surrounding woods is breathtaking. Being away from society and get fresh air and seeing the stars is worth it. But her search for herself may have to be placed on pause when one of the campers is found dead! Suddenly the idea of being alone on an island with strangers isn't appealing. She may just have to put those TV dramas and novels to the test as she tries and uncovers clues! Does a...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, these novellas are best read in order. They can be read out of order but some spoilers from previous novellas and Leigha and Calvin's story. * * * * "It was a treat to have no agenda, and she decided in that minute to enjoy the moment and not feel rushed." - Leigha Calvin and Leigha are on another vacation abroad! This time to Amalfi Coast, Italy! Leigha and Calvin decided to take a spur of the moment trip without Merry's famous agenda packet. The two needing a break from their respective careers. A local recommends a hiking destination for them. But while enjoying the beautiful scenery and sunrise on the Path of the Gods a fellow tourist takes a tragic fall. The two try really, really hard to stay out of the case this time. This one just keeps yanking the two back in begging for the couple to solve another murder mystery on vacation! A part of reading a series by the same author is seeing the growth in the writing! I ...

Audiobook Review Narrator Kitty Kelly 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, it's best to read or listen to these books in order. We get recaps of the previous story and some spoilers! My review may also contain some spoilers for book one, "The Expectant Detectives" . * * * * After roughly a year living in Penton and adjusting to the country life Alice thinks she's got the hang of things. Jack is now fourteen months old! Alice and Joe are trying to settle into their new roles as parents. Navigating through dirty diapers, sleepless nights, and mysterious fluid stains not to mention Helen being Helen! Everything was calm and falling into place until Alice got dragged into a peaceful protest. Elsa and Poppy getting carried away by something other than parenting for a night! No kids or Helen in sight and able to relax against a tree. But the next day brought more than they bargained for when a fellow protestor is found dead! Here we go again! Will Alice be able to stay out...

Audiobook Review Narrator Kitty Kell y 5 out of 5 stars!   Alice decided the best birthday present for her partner Joe was a baby! Though to be fair she didn't plan on that or even imagine she would be pregnant at thirty. Maybe a little later. Nevertheless, the baby is coming and like most soon-to-be-parents the chaotic city is no place to raise a child. Penton seems like the ideal place to peacefully and safely raise their first born. There're also natural remedy practices, hippies, and environmentally conscious residents of this small town. Everything would have been picturesque if it wasn't for the murder. The sleepy town is about to be shaken awake by this case unfolding. Being a prime suspect Alice and her new-found, expectant mums decide to do a little investigating themselves. All on maternity leave or otherwise they have nothing to do but wait for their due dates. So why not be like Mrs. Marple? All those sleepless, crime binging nights are about to pay off, hopeful...

Book Review Release day is today! September 24, 2022 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! Go read " Sunshine and Suspicion " first. It helps to set the stage and introduce Lana, the town, and the location. It's a shorter read than this book and just helps to increase the reading experience of Lana Honeywell and Cherry Grove. This review may also contain spoilers if you haven't read the prequel book. "What was she doing? Running around a field, chasing a ball, hockey stick in hand on a Sunday?" - Lana Lana Honeywell's settling into the town of Cherry Grove nicely. After having the little hiccup when she first arrived things are running smoothly. Having joined the field hockey team of Cherry Grove, Lana's hoping to get more acquainted with everyone. Only things take a turn when someone is found murdered! Having a sense of deja-vu, Lana takes on the task of clearing everyone's name on the team including hers. . .again! Only this time maybe she has ...

Book Review Releasing September 24, 2022 (tomorrow)! 5 out of 5 stars! "Her twelve months of zen, and no men." - Lana Lana Honeywell needed a vacation from life! Moving away from the crazy lights of Sydney and the never ending hustle and bustle. Not to mention having to cover scandals and defuse situations even if they are of her own life! She needs a break and a way to recharge and re-evaluate things. Not to mention distance from an ex. . . Lana finds exactly what she needs in a small town named Cherry Grove. Only things are not as quiet and serene as she had hoped for. . . A grumpy neighbor makes it difficult from the moment she set foot on her  property. Things are about to unravel for this seemingly "peaceful" town. Lana may just get placed in the middle of it all when a body is discovered! "She wasn't here to chase gorgeous men through parks." - Lana Lana's such a great character! I cannot wait to read the next book with her in it. This book w...

Review 4 out of 5 stars! "A small town. A little love. A lot of mystery." Clara Mitchell has returned home after having a rough business endeavor turn sour on her. Leaving her with a mountain of debt that forced her to move back in with her mum. Returning to the small town of Lemon Tree Bay is helping to get Clara back on her feet. When a newcomer sweeps through her doors, Clara decides that maybe being in this town isn't so bad. Until a murder is found and the quiet town gets turned on its head! Needing to prove a man's innocence Clara puts on her Mrs. Marple hat and begins amateur sleuthing.  Though her ex may be a problem as she tries to solve this case. He has just returned to the small-town wearing a detective's badge. . . This is a very cozy, relaxed reading. There's mystery and suspense as well as being unsure as to who did it. I personally couldn't figure out who it was until close to the end, along with Clara. I didn't like Adam and how he was...