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Murder Ink

(Victoria Square Mystery #6)

Lorraine Bartlett (Goodreads Author)

4.20 · Rating details · 74 ratings · 28 reviews

The charm of Victoria Square may prove to be only skin deep when murder follows the arrival of a tattoo parlor in town in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.

A tattoo parlor on Victoria Square? Some of the merchants get hot under the collar at the proposal, but could they be driven to kill to stop it? That's what the sheriff's office and Katie ...more

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Dec 25, 2019 Kristina rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, 2019-netgalley-challenge, cozy-mysteries, netgalley

Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett with Gayle Leeson the 6th A Victoria Square Mystery. I had not read the previous books in A Victoria Square Mystery, and I felt I was missing some needed background information. I believe this series is best if read in order. Katie Bonner is strong, female entrepreneur. She has Artisans Alley and now Tealicious plus she is the head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association. I liked seeing Katie make a move for independence in one important aspect of her life (I Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett with Gayle Leeson the 6th A Victoria Square Mystery. I had not read the previous books in A Victoria Square Mystery, and I felt I was missing some needed background information. I believe this series is best if read in order. Katie Bonner is strong, female entrepreneur. She has Artisans Alley and now Tealicious plus she is the head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association. I liked seeing Katie make a move for independence in one important aspect of her life (I do not want to spoil it for you). Katie is dating Andy Rust who owns Angelo’s Pizzeria, but there are a few obstacles in the way of their happily ever after. A big one is Andy’s assistant manager, Erikka who wants Andy for herself. Ray is attracted to Katie, but his daughters are openly hostile towards Katie. Then there is the new chef at Tealicious who creates delectable items for the tearoom guests, is very kind, and looks like a movie star. Katie has several romance possibilities if she is open to them. I find the characters developed and realistic. The death of Ken Fenton sends Katie on a merry chase. When Detective Schuler focuses on Ray Davenport as the killer, Katie dons her investigator cap once again so she can find the true culprit. The first order of business is learning more about Ken Fenton and his brother, Paul. Katie is curious as to why Paul picked McKinlay Mill for his tattoo parlor. There are a limited number of suspects in this whodunit. The more Katie learns, the shorter the list becomes. She also finds herself in harm’s way which adds suspense and excitement to the story. I believe that the mystery touches on a subject that is topical and realistic. I would have enjoyed a mystery that was slightly more challenging to solve. But I did find it intriguing and there were interesting elements. If people would only take their intelligence and creativity and use it for good instead of evil the world would be a different place. I liked the authors writing style which made for a pleasing to read cozy mystery. There is a lovely cozy feel to the story as Katie spends time with friends, boyfriend, working, investigating, reading, eating, baking and spending time with her cats. Fans of A Victoria Square Mystery series as well as newcomers will be happy with Murder Ink. Murder Ink is an engaging cozy mystery with a person with a predilection for peppermint, a terrifying tattoo artist, charming cats, a determined detective and romantic rivals. ...more

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Jan 13, 2020 Lisa Ks Book Reviews rated it really liked it

MURDER INK is a perfect addition to the Victoria Square Mysteries. Everything fans love about this series is present and as entertaining as the books before.

Author Lorraine Bartlett has nurtured this series since book one, and her dedication shows. Wonderfully written, along with author Gayle Leeson, MURDER INK may be the best installment yet.

There’s more going on in this story than you may first realize. With always something happening to add more questions, I found myself scratching my head a ...more

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Dec 12, 2019 Minx rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2019, arc, mystery-cozy-mystery

In Murder Ink, Katie Bonner had a lot to handle as the head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association. This was a relatively new position for her and when a tattoo parlor wanted to set up shop in Victoria Square it was the first time she had to deal with this type of opposition. Wanting to prove that she was more capable than the last association chair and still trying to get a feel for the position led Katie to lose control of the confrontation that took place when the owner of the tattoo In Murder Ink, Katie Bonner had a lot to handle as the head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association. This was a relatively new position for her and when a tattoo parlor wanted to set up shop in Victoria Square it was the first time she had to deal with this type of opposition. Wanting to prove that she was more capable than the last association chair and still trying to get a feel for the position led Katie to lose control of the confrontation that took place when the owner of the tattoo business introduced his idea. Emotions ran high and the situation only deteriorated when Katie tried to smooth the way with the business owner who unfortunately ended up dying. When someone close to Katie was considered the most likely suspect for the business owner’s death, Katie started sleuthing on her own and wouldn’t rest until she found the true culprit to clear her friend’s name.

The mystery behind what was truly taking place in Murder Ink took many directions and led to the last place that I expected but that made it a very intriguing mystery to sort through. Katie as a sleuth was convincing and she really had to work hard to find her clues in this story because she came against a lot of opposition. Many of the characters were openly hostile and Katie’s diplomacy skills were put to the test. In addition to the mystery there was also issues popping up for Katie at her place of business and she had to make some tough decisions that look like they will be for the best but I am curious to see the long-term consequences of her choices. Something I could have lived without was, oh mama, the relationship drama. In this story it was at a very high level. I don’t understand Katie’s choices in this book because I would have chosen to create distance with certain characters but it was entertaining if you enjoy soap operas. It was not to my taste but not badly done either. Overall, Murder Ink was an enjoyable cozy mystery that kept a fast pace and engaged my curiosity from start to finish!

This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Berkley Prime Crime. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.
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Dec 31, 2019 Taryn rated it really liked it

Shelves: cozy-mystery

In this next book of the series it looks like a tattoo parlor might be the next business to open up on the square. The building owner is fixing up the building when an accident overalls him, or was it murder. The man was electrocuted with the saw he was using and the police are leaning towards murder. Would someone kill to keep the tattoo shop from becoming a part of the square and it's businesses? Katie is determined to find out, meanwhile she has hired a new chef to head the kitchen in her Tea ...more

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Jan 07, 2020 Mystereity Reviews rated it really liked it · review of another edition

3 1/2 rounded up to 4. I do enjoy this series; the town is charming and I love the characters. Despite a few detractions (bickering, bratty teenagers, a ridiculous and unnecessary love triangle becoming a ridiculous and unnecessary love quadrangle) it was a great mystery, who killed Ken and why? No shortage of suspects, lots of twists and turns and a really great (and unexpected!) ending.

One other small thing I have to mention; Katie spent the first third of the book obsessing about having ...more

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Apr 17, 2019 Amy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley

A tattoo parlor plans to open on Victoria Square and some of the merchants are concerned. During a merchants meeting things get a little.... um not nice.
Katie is hoping she can get Paul to relocate, but his brother Ken won't hear of it. He is not happy with Katies’s interference.
When Ken dies, Ray becomes the main suspect. Can Katie find out the truth to who killed Ken before Ray gets put in jail? Will the tattoo parlor open on Victoria Square?
Love this series! Always feel as though I am back ...more

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Jan 13, 2020 Jeanie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cozy-careers, obs

Another great cozy in this series! I so enjoyed catching up with Katie, Rose, Andy, and the gang at Artisan's Alley and Victoria Square! Katie faces business challenges head-on, including those at the tea shop she purchased and re-branded, Tealicious. She is a woman who has hit her stride despite loss and disappointments; nothing keeps her down long. Including the murders that have happened around the Square.

Katie leads the Victoria Square Merchants Association, and the new meeting is bringing Another great cozy in this series! I so enjoyed catching up with Katie, Rose, Andy, and the gang at Artisan's Alley and Victoria Square! Katie faces business challenges head-on, including those at the tea shop she purchased and re-branded, Tealicious. She is a woman who has hit her stride despite loss and disappointments; nothing keeps her down long. Including the murders that have happened around the Square.

Katie leads the Victoria Square Merchants Association, and the new meeting is bringing surprises. When a muscledI, tattooed guy asks about joining the association, a couple of the shop owners try to discourage him when they learn about the tattoo parlor he is opening. Paul doesn't seem like the kind of guy to mess with, even though they tell him he might have more success where there is more street traffic than those looking for artsy creations.

Ray Donovan owns a woodcrafting shop, Wood U, and is a retired detective and Katie's friend. The next day, he goes to see the owner of the building Paul is buying in hopes of a group of the shop owners buying the building from the current owner. Even though Ray knows the owner, he was not aware that Paul, as well as the man doing the interior construction, are all related. A black eye from Ken, the construction guy, showed him how close that family is!

Katie went to the shop to see the owner and Ken and apologize for the situation. She wasn't given the opportunity, however, as Ken wasn't in the mood to listen. To share his opinion of her effort, he flipped the switch on his circular saw and was electrocuted. Katie was fortunate in that the sparks only sent her across the room and knocked her out. It is soon proven that the piece of equipment was tampered with, and Ray is accused by one of his former coworkers at the sheriff's department of the murder.

Katie tried to stay out of the investigation, but she simply couldn't. Not only is there a killer loose in the area, but she has been threatened by Paul - more than once. One of the association members wants to get Ray voted out due to his status as a homicide suspect. There seems to be something unusual going on at Artisan's Alley, and now there are challenges with her romance with Andy.

The story is finely executed, with surprises introduced through the various plot twists. I enjoy the characters who are defined well through conversations and actions. Emotions run higher than I prefer to see in a cozy, yet it does bring a new measure of independence to Katie. And to be honest, Andy isn't my first favorite person for Katie. I did finally manage to figure out who was behind the whodunits, but some of the motive was still a surprise. I was overall very happy with this exciting new offering, and highly recommend it to those who enjoy well-written cozy mysteries, artisans and craftsmen, great characters, and unlikely bad guys! ...more

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Dec 28, 2019 Dez Nemec rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019, cozy-mysteries

Katie is back with the Victoria Square crew in the 6th book of the series. Still living above her boyfriend Andy's pizzeria and running Artisan's Alley, Katie has now added the tea shop to her list of endeavors. And she is president of the Merchants Association. Makes me wonder how she has time to sleep... Anyway, during a meeting of the association, newcomer Paul Fenton stand up and states that he has bought a building on the square and is planning on opening up a tattoo parlor. The merchants Katie is back with the Victoria Square crew in the 6th book of the series. Still living above her boyfriend Andy's pizzeria and running Artisan's Alley, Katie has now added the tea shop to her list of endeavors. And she is president of the Merchants Association. Makes me wonder how she has time to sleep... Anyway, during a meeting of the association, newcomer Paul Fenton stand up and states that he has bought a building on the square and is planning on opening up a tattoo parlor. The merchants decide (rather snottily, in my opinion) that Victoria Square isn't the right place for a tattoo parlor. After Paul storms out, the group collectively decides to put an offer on the building to keep him out of it.

Okay, at this point, I was annoyed at all of them, including Katie. Is it the right place for a tattoo parlor? Maybe not. But the reaction of the group is so obnoxious. The next day Ray from Wood U decides to go talk to the owner, and instead returns with a black eye from the contractor, who just so happens to be Paul's brother, Ken Fenton. When Katie tries to patch things up, both she and Ken get electrocuted. Katie is fine after a trip to the hospital, but Ken is not so lucky.

In the meantime, Katie's manager at the tea shop, Janine, decides she can't manage it anymore and gives her 3 days notice. Remarkably, one of the owner's of the B&B just so happens to know a world-class chef who is totally gorgeous that is looking for a change. And this is where I start to get annoyed. Apparently, it is perfectly fine for Katie's boyfriend, Andy, to have a beautiful woman that flirts with him working in his pizzeria, but Katie can't be trusted with the handsome new chef. Between Andy and Ray (who has absolutely no right to be jealous), they both needed smacked.

The relationships in this one get a bit annoying. If I were Katie, I would've taken a big step back from Andy and completely given up helping Ray after he acted like such an ass. But the mystery was interesting, and the other things (not trying to spoil) that occur added a lot to the story. It's been awhile since I read one of the series, but this was quite enjoyable. ...more

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Dec 07, 2019 Toni rated it really liked it

Shelves: december-2019-tbr

4.5 Stars

This is the sixth book in the Victoria Square Mystery series by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson.

I have read one other book in this series and it was so good to see these characters and dive back into this world. There are some cozies that don’t meld in my mind but this one did and its effect lasted.

Victoria Square contains a pretty conservative bunch of shops. So when a tattoo parlor wants to join their little community, there is an uproar amongst the vendors. Then the brother of the ...more

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Apr 21, 2019 Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cozy-mystery-2019

When a tattoo parlor plans on opening up on Victoria Square, some of the merchants have concerns. Things get a little hot during a merchant meeting between the tattoo parlor’s owner, Paul and the other merchants. Ray volunteers to approach the building's owner to try to purchase the building before Paul can. The meeting comes to blows between Ray and Paul's brother Ken, so Katie decides to take matters into her own hands and maybe convenience Paul to relocate on his own. When she arrives Ken ...more

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Jan 03, 2020 Sapphyria rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020-craving-for-cozies-challenge

I started reading this series with Yule Be Dead, book 5 in the series, and I was hooked. When I had the opportunity to review Murder Ink, book 6, I jumped on the chance. I was not disappointed.

Katie Bonner, owner of Artisans Alley, new proprietor of Tealicious, and head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association, is one busy person and it doesn't look like her obligations are going to lessen anytime soon. Katie's manager of Tealicious quits, leaving her scrambling to fill the position in the I started reading this series with Yule Be Dead, book 5 in the series, and I was hooked. When I had the opportunity to review Murder Ink, book 6, I jumped on the chance. I was not disappointed.

Katie Bonner, owner of Artisans Alley, new proprietor of Tealicious, and head of the Victoria Square Merchants Association, is one busy person and it doesn't look like her obligations are going to lessen anytime soon. Katie's manager of Tealicious quits, leaving her scrambling to fill the position in the three days her current manager, Janine, gives her. Upon the recommendation by Nick and Don, local B&B owners, Katie hires a very handsome chef to manage Tealicious.

At one of the Association meetings, the members learn that one of the buildings is in the process of being sold and being turned into a tattoo parlor. There is an overwhelming sense of alarm and some members end up insulting Paul, one of the new owners who attended the meeting. The next day, Ken, who is Paul's brother, and Ray get into an altercation. Later, Katie attempts to smooth Ken's ruffled feathers and he's basically unreceptive. When he turns away from Katie and begins using a circular saw sparks fly - literally. Ken and Katie are both electrocuted. Katie, fortunately, survives; Ken does not. As the mysterious death progresses, Ray is implicated in Ken's homicide. Katie knows he didn't do it and makes it her mission to figure out who did. The author does a great job parading several potential suspects in front of Katie. Of course, the idea that Ray could be responsible is laughable but there are several business owners who climb on Detective Schuler's bandwagon. Katie finds herself in precarious situations and the object of personal threats.

During the fiasco with Ray, Katie is having issues with Andy. Her jealousy meter of his assistant manager, Erikka, is pretty high. Andy does or says several things that absolutely do not help the situation. I'm really unsure if I enjoy their characters together. He's pretty obtuse and she has trust issues. Knowing Katie has issues with Erikka, Andy pulls an awful stunt causing Katie to re-evaluate her life and she makes some decisions more inline with independence. Andy, then turns around and has issues with Brad, Katie's new chef/manager. Really, dude? Between the issues with Andy and her inability to acknowledge Ray's crush, the relationships she has with men are getting tiresome. I've only read this book and book 5 in the series but after reading Murder Ink, I'm leaning toward a possible relationship with Ray for Katie. Andy is nice and everything but there is a connection between Katie and Ray that I, for whatever reason, don't see/feel with Andy.

Katie is a likable character. She is very invested in her town, her business adventures, and the people she loves. When her friends are in trouble she is the first to volunteer to help fix the problem. In most cases, Katie is a very strong character. She has proven she can manage businesses, be chair of the Merchant Association, and aid in murder investigations (even though the local police department wishes she would refrain on the aid part). Katie is also insecure when it comes to Andy and Erikka. Her imperfections make her human and relatable. I enjoy all of the secondary characters and the way the author portrays them. Each person is vital to Katie's successes, whether professionally or personally.

I enjoyed Murder Ink and can't wait for the next book.

I was provided a paperback of the book to read. ...more

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Jan 08, 2020 Smitten rated it really liked it

3.5 Stars

Katie Bonner is very busy managing Artisan Alley, a former warehouse that is a part of Victoria Square, which houses a wide variety of artists and other merchants selling their wares. She also reopened a tea house in Victoria Square while trying to find time to be with her boyfriend, pizzeria owner Andy Rust. The mostly conservative merchants in Victoria Square aren’t happy to learn that newcomer Paul Fenton has plans to open a tattoo shop in the square. When Paul’s brother dies under 3.5 Stars

Katie Bonner is very busy managing Artisan Alley, a former warehouse that is a part of Victoria Square, which houses a wide variety of artists and other merchants selling their wares. She also reopened a tea house in Victoria Square while trying to find time to be with her boyfriend, pizzeria owner Andy Rust. The mostly conservative merchants in Victoria Square aren’t happy to learn that newcomer Paul Fenton has plans to open a tattoo shop in the square. When Paul’s brother dies under suspicious circumstances, Katie’s good friend, former Detective Ray Davenport, becomes the top suspect. Katie feels she owes it to Ray to put all her business and personal issues aside to prove his innocence.

This is the sixth book in the Victoria Square series and I have read most of them. I love the premise and the setting and the books have interesting plots. For readers new to the series, there is a helpful “Cast of Characters” at the beginning of the book. Returning readers will see that Katie has become much more independent and positive which makes the books even more fun to read. Katie is a loyal friend and excellent amateur investigator. I like the friendships she has made in Artisans Alley and how the people there have come to rely on her management skills. Katie has come a long way since the series debut and has become a character I like a lot.

I enjoyed reading about Katie’s investigation. This book is a quick, easy read, but the plot is still engaging and I was surprised when all the facts about the murder and the motive come out in the end. In addition to the cases Katie investigates, her personal life plays a large role in this series. That is especially true in this installment. Ordinarily, I would love the mixture of romance and sleuthing. However, I really don’t care for Katie’s boyfriend Andy. He treats her better in this book than he does in the earlier books, but he usually comes across as self-centered to me. This makes some of the scenes between the two of them hard for me to take. On the other hand, Katie has an abundance of chemistry with Ray. They have remained “just friends”, but there are sparks as well as mutual respect there. My hope is that sometime soon, Katie realizes this, too! If Katie’s love life is going to continue to be a major part of future books, a romance I can get behind will make this a more enjoyable series for me.

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Dec 31, 2019 Katreader rated it really liked it

MURDER INK by Lorraine Bartlett with Gayle Leeson
The Sixth Victoria Square Mystery

A tattoo parlor in Victoria Square? That possibility is just the start of Katie Bonner's problems. When her friend and fellow merchant association member Ray goes to the contractor working on the building to get more information he receives a black eye for his efforts, but the man who dealt it winds up dead. As the sheriff hones in on Ray as the killer Katie has to deal with her tea house manager quitting with ...more

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Dec 31, 2019 Deana-Coffee, Books, Life Blog rated it liked it

3.5 Stars

When a tattoo shop plans to open on Victoria Square it shakes up more than the merchants view of what business should be on the square. When the owner of said tattoo shop dies one of their own is the prime suspect.

Katie is the owner of Artisans Alley and Tealicious as well as president of the Victoria Square Merchants Association. She is a strong woman, not intimidated and an amazing entrepreneur. Katie finds herself in the middle of murder, trying to help a friend, playing detective ...more

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Dec 28, 2019 Linda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-read, cozy-mysteries-2019, mysteries

The merchants on Victoria Square aren’t happy when it seems a tattoo shop is looking to become part of their group. But when the owner is found dead, the police seem to be focused on Ray as the main suspect. Can Katie keep help Ray or will her prying put her in the real murderer’s sights. I love how this series is expanding by bringing in new businesses and vendors to keep it from becoming stale. Katie is a strong female lead, showing she is more than capable of successfully managing her ...more

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Jan 02, 2020 Katherine rated it it was ok

A BIG thanks to Berkley Prime Crime!

Not my cup of tea. I'm sorry to say I didn't like it and I don't recommend it. The mystery was fair, but I thought, the identity of the nefarious person or persons was a little obvious. It was a well described story, but the characters were horrible to one another. They seemed to be yelling at one another, threatening one another and just overall mean. And! Was that a triangle ~ square ~ rectangle??? What did I just see here??? I don't like triangles at all ...more

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Dec 30, 2019 Mary rated it really liked it

Shelves: cozy-mystery, crime-fiction, fiction

***DISCLOSURE: I received a free copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

We're back on Victoria Square, and Katie's scrambling to find help for her tea shop, Tealicious. When a brilliant and gorgeous chef shows up, Katie can't believe her luck. But the other merchants are angry about a well-known tattoo artist wanting to open up shop on the square.

When the inker's brother is killed in a suspicious electrical accident, all eyes are on Katie and ...more

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Jan 07, 2020 Linda Dawley rated it it was amazing

A tattoo parlor on Victoria Square? The merchants have mixed opinions of the newest business, and some don't believe that it fits with the crafty feel of the area. But is this enough to cause murder? When the tattoo parlor owner, Paul is electrocuted, there's a lot of questions. Katie Bonner already has enough on her plate, but solving the murder is personal because her friend Ray is the prime suspect. I found this book to be engaging with great characters and an interesting storyline. The ...more

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Dec 17, 2019 Jacque rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The Victoria Square Merchants Association is not pleased to hear of plans to open a tattoo parlor in their group. The Association meeting with the tattooist becomes heated, even causing friction between Andy and Katie. Katie’s friend and fellow merchant, Ray, tries to talk to Ken (the tattooist) the next morning, and gets a black eye for his efforts. Ray is soon under suspicion for a murder, and Katie tries to help her friend. Besides the murder mystery (which is very good), the relationship ...more

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Nov 25, 2019 Lisa Morin rated it it was amazing

It has been a while since I’ve met up with Katie Bonner and the tenants of Victoria Square. As I became immersed in the story, I began to feel as though I was transported to Victoria Square and dropped in the middle of a murder investigation.
What seems like an open and shut case quickly becomes an intense investigation putting Katie directly in harm’s way.
It’s always a pleasure to curl up with a book in this fantastic series and Murder Ink should be at the top of your reading list.

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Dec 31, 2019 Jeannie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-reading-challenge

I really enjoy this series. It is like visiting old friends each time a new book in the series comes out. Katie is a strong character and the mystery is well written and draws you in from the beginning. It could be read alone, but I think you would understand the story of Victoria Square better if you read the other books in the series.

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Jan 04, 2020 Debbie Lyon rated it it was amazing

Will adding a tattoo parlor to Victoria Square be a welcome addition? Seems as though most of the shop owners are opposed to this new shop and when the owner dies by electrocution while using his own saw, the question arises if it was an accident or murder.

Great addition to the Victoria Square mystery series.

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Nov 27, 2019 Anna Fox rated it it was amazing

The characters are interesting and the mystery kept me guessing. I love the town. Katie does seem to be spreading herself very thin and I am wondering about Katie and Andy's relationship. Overall, I am still liking this series.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Dec 23, 2019 Brenda rated it really liked it

I really enjoy this series! I love Katie and Andy. I wish their relationship was a little healthier, but it is realistic. I'm not sure I understood why a tattoo parlor is so bad. I thought the mystery was good and it did keep me guessing. I look forward to the next one!

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Dec 30, 2019 Pamela Priest rated it it was amazing

Another wonderful Victoria Square cozy mystery in this must read series! Katie has to quickly investigate the latest murder before her friend is put in jail. I always feel like this is a real place I would like to visit!

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Dec 13, 2019 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is a new to me series. I somehow let this series pass me by, but I will be rectifying that now.
I will definitely go back and read the previous books in the series now.
This is a really charming cozy series. The premise was realistic and the characters were interesting and full of personality.
The whodunit was well written and kept me engaged and guessing. It was well plotted and paced.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more in the series.
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Dec 01, 2019 Barb rated it really liked it

Shelves: cozy, e-book-netgalley, series-book, zz-completed-in-2019, zz-netgalley-2019

Many of the Victoria Square merchants are unhappy to learn that one of the empty storefronts has been sold to a man who intends to open a tattoo parlor. An apparent accident occurs while one of the men is working on the shop's renovations, but not everyone is convinced it was an accident. When one of Katie's friends becomes the prime suspect behind the incident, she feels obligated to find the real culprit.

This is book #6 in this series, and I was happy to spend some time with Katie, Andy, Ray ...more

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Aug 24, 2019 Kathie D rated it really liked it

No Hoopla on 08/24/19 Overdrive E book place hold 10/13/19 got 01/08/20 very good hopes it's not the last of this series

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The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett’s pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it’s her talent -- whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett -- that keeps her there. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series, and ...more