Haint Blue

Tipsy Collins #2

by Stephanie Alexander

Clairvoyant single mom Tipsy Collins is easing into a post-divorce new normal. She’s solved a century-old murder mystery and brought peace to her house. She’s rebuilding her artistic career and co-parenting with her ornery ex-husband. She’s hopeful that her boyfriend is Mr. Right. Mercurial phantom Henry Mott still haunts her house, but he’s become a dear friend. Tipsy plans to return to her lifelong habit of ignoring restless spirits.
A series of sudden financial and personal setbacks leave her feeling like she's back to square one, until a new friendship offers unexpected financial salvation. Ivy More has been haunting a Sullivan's Island cottage since the 1940s. Ivy's eccentric granddaughter, Pamella Brewton, will pay big bucks if Tipsy can figure out how to free her moody, volatile Meemaw. It turns out there was more to Ivy’s death than a simple swan dive off the dock at low tide. To complicate matters, Ivy had a secret lover. Shockingly, he's someone Tipsy has seen before.

As Tipsy struggles with heartbreak, her ex-husband's shenanigans, and a growing sense of frustration with life, she turns to Henry for help solving Ivy's mystery. She finds herself learning from her brooding housemate, but also from Ivy, who has far more in common with Tipsy than either of them expect.

HAINT BLUE is the sequel to Stephanie Alexander's award-winning novel CHARLESTON GREEN.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Ghost Stories, Mystery, Fiction

349 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 22, 2021

About the author

Stephanie Alexander writes enchanting, fantastical book club friendly stories for thoughtful, modern women. She is the author of eight (8) published novels, including Charleston-based Mean Low Water (Red Adept Publishing 2024) and Tipsy Collins Series (Charleston Green, Haint Blue, Palmetto Rose, and True Indigo), as well as The Cracked Slipper Series (The Cracked Slipper, The Dragon Choker, and The Glass Rainbow), a fractured fairy tale retelling. Stephanie’s work always features strong female protagonists, relatable emotional journeys, and a dash of magic. 250,000 copies of her books have been downloaded to e-readers and audiobook libraries, or sit on old-fashioned bookshelves.

Stephanie grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Drawing, writing stories, and harassing her parents for a pony consumed much of her childhood. After graduating from high school in 1995 she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the College of Charleston, South Carolina. She returned to Washington, DC, where she followed a long-time fascination with sociopolitical structures and women’s issues to a Master of Arts in Sociology from the American University. She spent several years as a Policy Associate at the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), a think-tank focused on women’s health and economic advancement.

Stephanie embraced full-time motherhood after the birth of the first of her three children in 2003. Her family put down permanent southern roots in Charleston in 2011, and she returned to the workforce as an Adjunct Professor of Sociology at the College of Charleston. Beginning in the Fall of 2015, as a single working mother, she attended law school on a full academic scholarship, earning her juris doctor with honors from the Charleston School of Law in December 2017.

She currently practices family law in Charleston. She has appeared on local and national media and regularly joins with book clubs for discussions of her work. Her personal experience rebuilding her life after divorce inspires both her legal work and her fiction. Stephanie and her husband live in the Charleston area with their blended family of five children and their three miniature dachshunds, Trinket, Tipsy, and Ophelia.

You can learn more about Stephanie and her work at www.stephaniealexanderbooks.com, or follow her on Instagram or TikTok (@stephaniealexanderbooks).

Reviews

[ItaPixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes the right book find you and not the other way round. That's what happened to me with Haint Blue by Stephanie Alexander, I chose it among others for the beautiful cover, without even reading the blurb, and I tell you it was amazing I’ve devoured it so quickly for a big book like that.

This is the second book in the series but if you, like me, didn't have read the previous one don't worry because it could be read as a standalone.

Tipsy Collins is a gifted painter, single mom of three and a paranormal sleuth. She can see ghosts and she can help them to solve their unfinished business in order to send them in the after life, whatever that enteils.

In this story Tipsy has to work for Pamella who has a furious grandmother, Ivy, that haunts her house. It won't be an easy job because Ivy's life and death have some shadows and intrigues to clear up.

It was a delight to follow Tipsy in this adventure, but the most fascinating thing is her messy personal life that mesh up perfectly with her artistic and paranormal life. I'd like to be her friend so we can share our catastrofic relationships' war stories.

Definitely recommended!!

[GripLitGrl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 of the Tipsy Collins is another great southern mystery with a super natural element that I always enjoy.

[Sue Em · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 and a half stars rounded down perhaps just due to my expectations. While I was expecting a paranormal mystery, this book is truly more of a post-divorce diary with a secondary ghost plot. Tipsy Collins is a struggling divorceé with three young children and a problematic boyfriend. As she deals with anger issues, sketchy social outings and fights/slights with girlfriends, she accepts a painting commission from Pamella with a rider that she remove the ghost haunting the house. Removing the ghost has her enmeshed into the lives of Pamella's grandparents and a love triangle. Between the text messages, conversations with ghosts and then events happening in the ghosts previous lives, the formatting is more than a little confusing. I would have enjoyed the book more if the author had highlighted one of the two stories. Felt the stories competed but each was worthwhile and competently done. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this second book in the Tipsy Collins series. What I liked the most were the descriptions of Charleston and the traditions (like the blue paint). The interactions between Tipsy and Henry were as much fun to follow as Tipsy's "conversations" with Granna, and Ivy and John's story kept me guessing until the end.
I didn't care much for the Ayers/Will drama in this book and hope Tipsy finds a way to move on in book 3. The twist at the end of the book points in that direction.
This is definitely a great book for readers who like stories about relationships, and I do love the touch of paranormal. I'm looking forward to the next story.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hadn’t read the first book in this series, but I didn’t let that stop me from reading this one. I am very happy to say I didn’t need to have read the first in this series to really enjoy this one. I at first thought this was a paranormal cozy, but this book is so much more. It’s an exploration of a woman learning to live a life on her own after a divorce and navigating the perils of finding someone to share her life with…or not. While doing that, she solves mysteries of those who have passed on and need her help to make it to the next stage of death. I wasn’t sure I was going to like this since it wasn’t strictly a cozy paranormal, but the author was so great at making me care about Tipsy, I felt like she was an old friend by the end. This was a great book with excellent writing, and I will definitely read the next which I hope will come. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

[itsallaboutbooksandmacarons · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book about Tipsy Collins and her ghost. She is divorced with 3 children. And nothing is easy for her. Fortunatelly she met Pamella that gives her a job that will help her to live better. She can take advantage of her abillity to talk to ghost. She also live with two. Ver special story of finding the true and move on after difficult things that happens. I hope the saga continue and she founds her happy ending like she deserves.

I got the copy on nettgaley.com in exhange of an honest review. Pub. Date 22.4.2021

[MariaIsoldde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haint Blue: A Tipsy Collins Novel book tow by author Stephanie Alexander published by BooksGoSocial brings another murder mystery and tragic love with a quirky Southern twist

We returned to another murder mystery adventure with Tipsy Collins in Haint Blue! We last saw Tipsy happily in love with Will and satisfied with solving the murder of Jane and Henry, not even Ayers her ex-husband is a problem anymore. We head back into her life one year later and her relationship with Will doesn't seem so promising anymore, Ayers is in another relationship and she has another tragic murder mystery to solve. She gets dragged back into this world of murder and ghosts. But in the process of solving this mystery will she be able to solve her life and make it what she wants it to be.

If you've just gone through a divorce or breakup this book may be a little bit triggering. It goes into the nitty-gritty of emotional messiness that either one of those things brings. Which happens more so in this book than in the first book Charleston green. The book doesn't have the stereotypical happy ending, which may be a little disappointing. But it does give you hope for the Next Book. That being said, that doesn't mean it's not a happy ending.

The murder mystery that Tipsy is trying to solve this round is absolutely phenomenal. The writer has really put a lot of effort into the story. And has really surprised me with the route that she went at the very end. The characters of ivy, John, and Camden were so well-written that they had a personality on their own without them having to have some flamboyant personality to really see who they were. The love that Ivy has for her long-lost love is encouraging especially for those of us who have a very jaded and bitter heart. Henry's character is even better in the second book, this time he is Tipsy sidekick. He's more of a confidant and best friend. Tipsy learns how to stick up for herself and grows as a person in a way that can only happen through heartache and strife.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Because the book never leaves you bored, you're always wanting to know what happens next. It's one of those books that you just can't put down.

I recommend this book for anybody who loves a good murder mystery with a touch of ghost and Forbidden Love. And the struggles of trying to have a normal life after a heartbreak.

[Piepie | The Napping Bibliophile]

In these books (Charleston Green and this one, its sequel) I love how the setting of South Carolina is brought out front to take center stage. Especially when Tipsy is taken back in time to when the ghosts were "alive," you can really feel the Southern atmosphere. I loved John and Ivy and of course Henry. Besides the descriptions of the setting, I loved the art scenes, especially the descriptions of Tipsy's art. The cherry on top of everything was the picture-perfect ending, with Henry and Tipsy -- a very hopeful ending.

Many thanks to the author for my e-arc! A great way to celebrate the end of 2020!

[Mairy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haint Blue was everything I hoped for and then some! In this second book of the Tipsy Collins series, Tipsy has to put up with quite a lot: her ex husband Ayers' blissful relationship leading up to a wedding, her ex boyfriend Will and his pathetic lies, the usual Charleston gossiping, her rental home that she might have to move out of, and more. Thank heavens that her ghostly friend Henry is now literally her roommate and he is always there for her, as well as her Granna who she can still hear in her thoughts (and Granna is always on point with her advice and instincts). But most importantly, Pamella Brewton asks her to draw a painting and exorcise her house because she has a feeling her Meemaw Ivy is haunting it. If Tipsy can provide both services, she will cash $50K.

The ghost story of Ivy More, John Huger, and Camden Brewton was fantastic, yet so tragic. Since Charleston Green, Tipsy is now more in control of her power and her visions are delight to get to. I so enjoyed the intricacy of this love triangle, and it is quite a feat to write about a ghost love story and make it believable. Stephanie Alexander is a genius and I thank her so much for having brought Tipsy Collins into my life. I cannot WAIT for #3 to come out! It is now time for Tipsy to find her happily-ever-after!

A wonderful story of women struggles with romantic relationships that fail, go through life after a breakup, the many difficulties a woman faces after a breakup or a divorce, being back on the scene, go through life as a clairvoyant, friendships, family, and very well rounded book and that something for everyone.

Thank you Net Galley, Stephanie, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Amy (TheSouthernGirlReads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for my review copy. All opinions are my own.
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"The Southern love affair with pale blue paint originated with the enslaved Gullah-Geechee people of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. According to Gullah-Geechee Tradition, ghost- otherwise know as haints- cannot pass over water. Haints also rise into the clouds when they move on to the next world. By painting their houses to match the sea or sky, the Gullah-Geechee hoped to prevent haints from entering or trick them into moving on. Thus was born haint blue, a color now ubiquitous to piazza and verandah ceilings all over the South."
Stephanie Alexander
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This series is charming. The most accurate way to describe it is a Coastal, Southern ghost story/cozy mystery. I am loving it.
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Let's talk about Haint Blue for a minute. In my opinion this title was very long. Very, very long. I am use to my cozies setting the scene, meet the characters, someone gets murdered and then the protagonist solves the murder. That is the case in Haint Blue. You do however, have much more to unpack, therefore, more time with the story and of course the characters. When I read the authors notes at the end...I completely see what Stephanie was doing. Just go in knowing. There are several moving pieces to this particular story. Having said all that....am I invested in Tipsy? Yes, yes I am. I am all ready for book 3!
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This is a series I would insist you read from the beginning. Charleston Green (book 1) paves the way to move into book 2.

[Sanjana Das · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haint Blue is the second book in the Charleston Green series. The protagonist, Tiffany Collins who is best known as Tipsy, is a recently divorced single mother of three kids. From the first book, we know that she has this special gift to see dead people and communicate with them. After she solves the issue of Jane and Henry, Jane moves out of her house while Henry choose to remain. Meanwhile, Tipsy is gaining some recognition as an artist when she visits Pamella for an assignment. Only then, she comes to know that Pamela needs her help to communicate with her late grandmother Ivy, who still haunts the house. She is reluctant to get involved in yet another ghostly encounter when she interacts with Ivy and comes to know that she has a lover(also a ghost) somewhere out there and needs Tipsy's help to find him. Tipsy promises that she will try her best but will she be able to keep her words?

The first book in the series, Charleston green, is an award winning book and the second book Haint Blue is equally promising. A combination of humor and horror with drama and a touch of romance is unique. The cover is really pretty and the language is very lucid. No matter which part of the world you are in, this book will take you on a trip to South Carolina. Recommended to readers who are looking for a light and entertaining read.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Haint Blue is the second book in the Tipsy Collins series, following Charleston Green. Tipsy is an artist and a divorced mother with two children. And, she can communicate with ghosts. One even lives with her. When she is offered a large amount of money to help rid a home of an angry spirit, she reluctantly agrees, even though she is uncomfortable using her skills in this manner. Along the way she meets several more ghosts who need her help, she has to deal with a boyfriend who has commitment issues, and there’s an unreliable ex-husband who demands attention as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed Stephanie Alexander’s first book in this series. However, Haint Blue didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The pace was fairly slow and the plot was minimal. There is a lot of discussion about the relationship between the characters and references from the first book, which could be confusing for many readers if they haven’t read Charleston Green. Finally, I found Tipsy’s behavior much like that of a teenager - worrying about being included in her friends’ activities and what people think about her.

I will reluctantly give Haint Blue 3 stars simply because the first book was so enjoyable and I’m hopeful that the next one will be much more like it.

Many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

[LittleRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tipsy Collins has found a new commission to paint and has been given a huge offer to help the woman remove the ghost of her grandmother from her cottage. While Tipsy is thrilled at the opportunity to make some serious cash that will help her pay the bills as a single mother of three, she didn’t plan on her life seeming to crash down all around her at once.

When Tipsy make contact with the ghost, she finds there are two other ghosts she needs to also help cross over in order to deliver on the agreement. Luckily Tipsy isn’t only a talented artists, she’s also experienced in dealing with ghosts and will do her best to help answer the questions that have left them hanging around for so long. She also didn’t plan on getting to know and like the trio of past residents, but her heart is in the right place and she’s committed to doing right by them.

The second book in this series, it is the first I have read and there was no disconnect. I rather enjoyed the story and the protagonist and enjoy strong female characters like Tipsy. Looking forward to reading the first entry and the third installment.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Stephanie Alexander, and publisher for providing a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Haint Blue is the second book in Stephanie Alexander's Tipsy Collins series, chronicling the aftermath of a ghost-seeing artist's divorce and her unusual side-job of helping ghosts find peace. It also dips its toes into themes of identity. I'll be honest: I didn't know what to expect from this book, and I thought I'd be put off by cheesiness. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book immensely readable. I love how Alexander infused the story with local history and lore, which places the Carolina Lowcountry as a second main character.

It isn't high literature, it's nothing fancy; the book is filled with modern slang and peppered with realistic (for today) dialogue (including copious use of the words "like" and "y'all". Tipsy's relatability and character development is a bit shallow and spotty. But overall, despite those flaws, the plot really drives the novel forward and leaves the reader wanting more. This is the perfect read for someone needing an easy, lazy read.

[Ginger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book - a great blend of life changes, navigating new experiences, resolving mysteries across generations and helping people move on with a bit of art and supernatural skills!

Tipsy - who chooses that nickname? - is a beautiful, newly divorced mom of three kids under the age of 10. She's an up and coming painter with two supportive close friends. She's also able to see and speak to ghosts. Her Granna is a permanent resident in her head. Her roomie is a 100 plus year old ghost. Pretty normal, right?

Tipsy's boyfriend breaks up with her right after he tells a wealthy client, Pamela, that Tipsy can help her Meehan move on.

Tipsy accepts the offer of $50,000 to help MeeMaw move on as well as paint a portrait.

Along the way, Tipsey finds unexpected mysteries surrounding the deaths of MeeMaw, Pammela's husband and Pammela's grandfather that are keeping them from moving on.

She finds that her decades old friendships aren't as secure as she thought and need serious work.

The is a many layered plot. My biggest issue with the book is it is not clear if Tipsy's children are even remotely aware of Tipsy's psychic skills.

I look forward to reading more about Tipsy.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I finished the first book, Charleston Green, I was dying to know what happened next to Tipsy Collins. In Haint Blue, we are introduced to several new characters and ghosts, but we also get more back-story on characters that we remember from Charleston Green. Tipsy is still navigating the dating scene post-divorce while trying to solve a new ghostly mystery so that she can feel financially secure. She seems to have grown as a person and is more willing to stand up for herself, which was exciting to read. Tipsy is not a pushover! You get to see the good, bad, and the ugly of her personality. I also loved that we got to see her new friend Pamella (with two Ls!) acknowledge her alcoholism and that we got some resolution at the end. The ghostly characters are just as well-developed as the living characters. By the end, the reader is invested in Henry, Ivy, John, and Camden. After the mystery is solved, there is a sweet twist at the very end that makes you want Stephanie to hurry up and write the next book so you can find out what happens!

[Cynthia Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haint Blue: A Tipsy Collins Novel is the second in the Tipsy Collins Seriesby Stephanie Alexander. Tipsy returns with even more turmoil in her personal life. Her ex-husband is not following the guidelines of their divorce decree, her boyfriend suddenly needs space, and her cute little cottage may no longer be rent-free - a crushing blow to Tipsy’s fragile budget. When Tipsy’s boyfriend puts her in contact with a new client for her artwork, she finds out that the client also wants ghost-busting services. So much for Tipsy’s secret!

I love that this series paints such a vivid picture of Mount Pleasant and the Charleston area of South Carolina. The sense of place is so clear that I can almost feel the humidity and see the shoreline as I read this series. The glimpses of the past are intriguing and capture the essence of those bygone periods. The characters feel like real people - even the ones that I don’t like! This is definitely a series that I will continue to follow. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.)

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in the Tipsy Collins series and it was ohh so GOOD!! Thank you to Stephanie and Kate Rock for having me on this tour!

In her last book, Tipsy solved the mystery of her homes “guests” and one is still with her. Henry has become a treasured friend and confidant. Now that she’s getting into the single divorced mindset, she’s becoming more aware of her financial abilities and what she needs to do. When she’s offered a way to earn some money and help rid someone else of a ghost inhabitant, she’s intrigued. That’s when she meets Ivy, a moody and wild ghost.

I’m this novel, we really see Tipsy’s vulnerabilities and how she’s truly coping and adjusting to newly divorced life. I feel like I enjoyed this installment more because Tipsy becomes more real, her feelings and worries are clearer and you can truly see her at her worst. Wonderfully written, great story concept and good character depth. I loved it!

I definitely recommend this read!!

[SylviaV · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haint Blue (Tipsy Collins #2) by Stephanie Alexander.

Stephanie Alexander is a new to me author and I enjoyed her story telling in both books in this series. I do not like the "third person person way of narrating" writing style that was used for both these books, but that is just my preference. For me the "first person" writing style allows the reader to be immersed in the story. Both these books are very well written; it has contemporary, paranormal, mystery and some romance elements and a large dose of reality with the issues confronting the divorced mum of three.
This is a stand-alone book, but in my opinion you will understand the main character of Tiffany (Tipsy) better if you read book 1 (Charleston Green) first. Each book deals with a ghost/paranormal mystery which gets resolved by the end of each book and the evolving story that is Tipsy's life. Both books are very entertaining. I purchased book 2 as soon as I finished Book 1. Looking forward to reading Book 3 in 2022.

[abdulia ortiz-perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this free book for honest review.

4.5 stars ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐🌠

What a beautiful wonderful amazing read.

When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beatting so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. I highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. It will surprise you in every way.

What a great read! This had me hooked from the beginning. The sitting, theme, and the Characters had me pulled in. Everything was well put together and it was just perfect. This novel did just that to me.
Highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. Its so good!
Can't wait for her next book.

[JANELLE · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book of a series - I haven't read Charleston Green, but had no problem following the characters in Haint Blue. I would like to go back and read the first book now.

Tipsy sees ghosts, helps them cross over. An interesting character - and oh wow does she have a whole lot going on otherwise, too! Two kids, some crazy friends, an ex hubby that seems undependable, a boyfriend that isn't into commitments and more. Lots going on, so the story keeps moving. It was a fun read!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary digital ARC in return for my review.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haint Blue: A Tipsy Collins Novel by Stephanie Alexander is a fun and intriguing book! Tipsy Collins can see dead people. It is a gift that has passed down through generations of women in her family. She has learned to be careful and not make eye contact with the spirits that seem to cross her path and expect her to help them.

I loved the main characters and the problems Tipsy had trying to wrangle the roaming spirits and convince them it is time for them to go on to their next life. The murder mystery takes place in a previous generation and is a very tangled web of deceptions and lies.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series, Tipsy Collins. This is book 2 and Tipsy and her three young children have solved the mystery of the haunted house where they moved during the divorce. Now that the house is no longer haunted the owner wants to charge her rent which she can't afford. When a wealthy woman offers her a large fee for getting her evil grandmother out of her childhood home, Tipsy agrees and is soon dealing with three murdered ghosts who can't move on. Well written and an interesting setting this series is a winner and I can wait for the next installment. Don't miss book 1, Charleston Green. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story in the Tipsy Collins series. This time we follow a ghost wreaking havoc in a beach house on Sullivan's Island, so it's Tipsy to the rescue. I love learning about the history of Charleston and the surrounding area and Stephanie writes the book in a way that makes you feel like you are right there in the scene with the characters. I cannot wait to see where Tipsy's character goes in her next adventure. Make sure you read them in order. This is a series you just want to go on and on.

[Susan Farris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first foray into the Tipsy Collins mysteries and I am hooked! I don't usually go for ghostly stories but I loved the ghosts as much as the living characters in this story.

While the setting was definitely drool-worthy, I enjoyed the characters so much I kept flipping pages to see how everything would resolve for them. And Tipsy is definitely a lady after my own heart and the crowning achievement of the book. So many books skimp on character development but we get to see Tipsy in all of her flawed glory, trying her best to put her post-divorce life back together while helping the ghosts around her move on. Her growth by the end of the book was immensely satisfying.

A big thank you to Stephanie for sending me an ARC copy!

[Deemcgdiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The complexity of the supernatural parts of this story is fascinating. It kept me guessing until the end. I found the life journeys of the characters, both living and dead, were rich, complicated, messy but not without rewards; which left me rooting for most of them all the way. The book ended with the field wide open for more to come, and I’m hoping that will be the case because I’d love to see what lies ahead for Tipsy, Henry and even Lindsay, Shelby and Pamella!

[Sheri P · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, this was a new to me author. It is part of a series and I do think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the first book, it might have given me more investment in Tipsy's story. There were lots of interesting characters and dialogue. Tipsy is charged with solving a mystery that promises a big payoff. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[rosemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just love the exploration of the Charleston life in a well developed story with rich characters.

A wonderful story exploring life in an area so rich in history. This story dives deep into all those shared feelings and involves the reader in Charleston life, love, and beliefs. The twists and turns of midlife divorce, and the growth we all go through are exposed for full participation and make us part of the story.

[Jessica Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the first!

Though I enjoyed the first Tipsy Collins Book, I loved this one! I couldn’t stopping reading dying to find out what happened to John, Ivy & Camden. And Pammy too! Catching up with Tipsy & her sidekick, Henry, was like checking in on old friends. Hoping there will be more mysteries for them to solve.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sequel

I really enjoyed both Charleston Green and Using Blue. I am a stickler for perfect grammar, etc, and found a few little goofs, but nothing to really detract too much from the story. The ending left a perfect opening for another book, with several interesting ways to go. I hope that is in the near future.