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Meow for Murder #2

Murder Old School

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Each COZY MYSTERY in the series can be read individually so dive on in!

Confession. I’m no psychic. But I can sort of see the future—albeit not accurately. And you better believe, I’ve never let that little detail stop me from prognosticating my way into a pickle. So when I ticked off the mob, the feds, and my wily ex, I decided to take my Uncle Vinnie’s advice and start over with a new name and new hair color while relying on my old shtick—getting my visionary wires crossed and putting myself in danger.

It’s turning out to be a long, hot, summer. But when Shep takes me to his high school reunion, as his date, things heat up more than ever. Suffice it to say, his old female classmates aren’t too thrilled to see he’s taken. And even though Shep is insistent on keeping up our couples ruse, one of his rusty, dusty, old girlfriend’s isn’t buying it. And when one of his good friends ends up biting the big one, all suspicion is cast upon the interloper among them. That would be me.

Living in Starry Falls is proving to be deadly.

204 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2020

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Profile Image for Kristen Lewendon.
8,429 reviews64 followers
May 27, 2020
More! I want more! I don’t care that I’ve only just finished reading this book, I NEED the next one. NOW! The big twist at the end of the previous book doesn’t play as big a role in this one as I expected it to, but it’s there in subtle ways. And this one ends with its own new twist as well. Bowie’s really starting to find her feet in this new life. It’s quirky, off kilter, and nothing is quite what you expect it to be. Especially her visions. I was right there with Bowie, and I didn’t see even half of that solution coming. I’ve definitely found a new favorite series, and I think I’ve found some new favorite authors too. There may be some compulsive one-clicking in my future.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.
Profile Image for Suze Prescot.
Author 12 books31 followers
April 17, 2023
Murder and cats, perfect

A woman hiding from the mob and the cops, a handsome ex-cop/thriller writer, and dozens of cats all tied together with witty, impressive writing makes this story highly entertaining and enjoyable. Loved it.
Profile Image for Atlanta Whitlock.
907 reviews12 followers
June 5, 2020
After the ending for the first book in this series, I was excited to see what Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom was going to do next. It was such a dramatic ending, that you could just feel all the emotions that Bowie was feeling. It was such an intense moment, and I had no idea how both Addison and Bellamy was going to top the next book. However, they managed to do such an incredible job, I was hooked from the very beginning, both of these authors are very talented and always know what readers want. I honestly couldn’t fault the story, it was just done to perfection as always, I loved the characters, the plot, just everything flowed amazingly. Bowie and Shep (Shepard) are just incredible characters and I love the dynamics between them, they really bring the story together. Both Addison and Bellamy’s writing compliment each other so well, and with each book that they both write you can see that their writing just grows and there’s so much passion behind it. I am super excited to see where they take this series as every book of theirs I read I just end up loving more and more.
If you’ve not read this book yet, I would recommend doing so because once you start, you’ll be hooked.

When Bowie arrived in Starry Falls last month by accident, she didn’t plan on staying long, however life had other plans and now she is helping manage the cafe at the Manor Café … She couldn’t have imagined her life to have taken her on the path that it has done, but in a way she wouldn’t change it. But there’s one small issue….. Shep knows who she really is, the only thing is, she has no idea how much he knows or if he plans on turning her into the police…. With an impending conversation looming between them, Bowie has no idea what’s going to happen so she’s doing what she does best…. Finding creative ways of helping to make money for Opal. Things are going great, but when she finds herself agreeing to be Shep’s date for his high school reunion, yet things are about to take an interesting turn when Bowie finds herself being Shep’s Fiancée and when she essentially trips over a dead body….
What will everyone make of Shep being engaged and will things blossom between Shep and Bowie??? What will become of the body that Bowie fell over? Will she be able to solve the case or is someone hot on her heels?
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1,253 reviews9 followers
May 28, 2020
I ❤ it!!

This is the second book in a new cozy mystery series by Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom. In order to review this book, I had to start at book 1... and I can tell you that I'm totally digging this new series. It's fresh and the main character is definitely not perfect. Bowie Binx is really Stella Santini who is actually on the run from not only the FBI but the mob for some stupid mistakes she made with her ex. While trying to flee to Canada, her car breaks down in Starry Falls, VT.
I absolutely adore the characters in this book... Tilly is man crazy, Opal is her eccentric boss at the Manor Cafe who is not only the extessential cat lady but also forgets she no longer is part of the billionaire club, and then there's Sexy Shep.... sigh!! 😍😍 since Bowie sometimes is able to see some of the future due to gift she received from her Nana Rose, she starts working to solve the murders that start popping up.
Loved the book...lol although with Addison's other cozy mystery books, there sure is an awful lot of murders happening in Vermont!!!

I recieved an ARC for my honest review.
2,028 reviews
July 2, 2023
Amazon titles this book Murder Old School (Meow for Murder #2) Definitely confusing.

Entertaining with some crazy characters. I'm not really interested in them - not my thing. I doubt I will read further in the series. I'm sure other readers will enjoy this book and the series.

Amazon synopsis:
Confession. I’m no psychic. But I can sort of see the future—albeit not accurately. And you better believe, I’ve never let that little detail stop me from prognosticating my way into a pickle. So when I ticked off the mob, the feds, and my wily ex, I decided to take my Uncle Vinnie’s advice and start over with a new name and new hair color while relying on my old shtick—getting my visionary wires crossed and putting myself in danger.

It’s turning out to be a long, hot, summer. But when Shep takes me to his high school reunion, as his date, things heat up more than ever. Suffice it to say, his old female classmates aren’t too thrilled to see he’s taken. And even though Shep is insistent on keeping up our couples ruse, one of his rusty, dusty, old girlfriend’s isn’t buying it. And when one of his good friends ends up biting the big one, all suspicion is cast upon the interloper among them. That would be me.
437 reviews1 follower
May 27, 2020
An Awful Cat-titude is the first book in the Meow for Murder series. Although this is part of a the Meow for Murders series it can be read as a standalone with out the feeling of being lost in the storyline.
Bowie is on the run from her past when her car breaks down on the edge of Starry Falls. She has now been in Starry Falls for a while, she has a job a place to live and is now in a fake relationship with her hot landlord. When Shep asked her to go to his reunion she figured why not, then she is introduced as his fiancé she knew something was up. But it didn’t take long to know it was due to his high school sweet heart that isn’t quite over him. So Bowie stays close to Shep although way up until she trips over a dead body. Not just any body but one of Shep’s close friends, Craig. Now since she is on the suspect list again, since she is wearing Craig’s blood she is bound and determined to solve the murder quickly.
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322 reviews5 followers
May 29, 2020
Upon the finishing of A Dreadful Meow-Ment, found myself channeling my inner Veruca Salt. I want more and now, please. Okay maybe I’m to polite to be Veruca. Okay back to the point, Addison and and Bellamy have hit this one out of the park.
Bowie is on the run from the mob and maybe a felony or two. Hidden away in a small town that charms her, and persuaded her to stay, she has found herself falling over a body putting the spot light on her again. Putting on her PI hat along with many colorful characters to help her and one sexy author to try and keep her in her own lane, she sets off to catch a killer. You in return find yourself laughing, problem solving, and helplessly turning more pages because you can’t get enough.
The Meow for Murder series is hands down becoming my favorite cozy mystery series, and it has some big shoes to fill.
Now to wait impatiently for book 3, even though I just want it NOW!
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969 reviews
August 14, 2020
Good fun.

Bowie/Stella attends Shep’s 15th high school reunion with him, pretending to be his fiancé to help him ward off unwanted attention from ex-girlfriend Hillary. Craig, a seemingly decent guy, is murdered and Bowie finds a tube of expensive lipstick near the body. The police don't seem interested in her find and the tube later disappears.

Bowie is still thinking up ways to bring in money for Opal and the Manor House. Her idea to add "a little something medicinal" to the tea at their knitting get-togethers is a huge success and Bowie negotiates a 15% of future profits on her ideas. Thus they organize a Mother/Daughter dance for Mother's Day and charge a $30 admission fee. Tickets sell like hotcakes, especially once they decide to allow men to come.

Bowie gets a note warning her that she is being watched and Shep receives an anonymous text message with the same warning. Does someone know who Bowie really is or is this about something else, such as their phony engagement?
Profile Image for Tina  Helzer.
323 reviews2 followers
May 26, 2020
Another great book by Addison and Bellamy.

I am really enjoying getting to know the gang in Starry Falls. Bowie is on the hunt for another murder. Of course her visions are a little skewed or at least she has not figured out how to interpret them as of yet. Luckily she has Shelp and the rest of the gang to help her out. Well them and all of those kitties that are roaming around and keeping everyone calm when they can.

Bowie and her friends hunt for the murder and when she sneaks out on her own she comes pretty close to having some issues of her own trying to catch the murder.

I just know you will love this book as much as all of the rest of Addison and Bellamy's books. Don't waste any time in getting the book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
181 reviews2 followers
May 28, 2020
Another great book by the Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom team. Bowie Bixx is at Shep's 15th year high school reunion. Bowie is transmundane and has psychic visions. These visions are like quick snapshots. Before the reunion, she saw a threatening vision about Shep and so she is on the lookout for danger. Since the vision she had was only brief, what she saw as dangerous was actually an innocent vision and Shep is fine. Then she hears a noise and the unexpected happens, there is a murder at the reunion. This crime has many possible suspects and all of them seem to have a good reason to want the victim dead. Bowie needs to be careful who she talks to and what she says while trying to figure out who did it before she becomes the next victim.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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222 reviews4 followers
May 28, 2020
I’m loving this new series! So when we left off in the first book Shep had just called Bowie by her given name shocking her. So I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen now that he knew her secret. I wasn’t disappointed by what happened. Shep asks Bowie to be his date to his high school reunion where he surprisingly introduces her as his fiancé. Turns out Shep has a crazy ex who is quite clingy. While sharing a dance at the reunion, Bowie and Shep hear what sounds like a gun shot and Take off to investigate the noise when they stumble upon a body.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
83 reviews1 follower
May 29, 2020
I am loving the Meow for Murder series! Bowie Binx aka Stella is mixed up with the mob and running from the feds. She doesn't get far before she breaks down in a town called Starry Falls. She doesn't plan on staying long but she is quick getting attached to the unique little town and the people who live there. Not to mention she has stumbled upon her second body since she's been there. Since that makes her a suspect she can't exactly leave town. Luckily she has the quirky ability to see the future sometimes. If she can actually keep from misinterpreting her visions they just might help her solve the murder.

6,039 reviews46 followers
May 29, 2020
Shep is a hot former homicide cop and an up and coming author. He connects with Bowie Binx at The Manor. It’s an odd combo of restaurant, cat rescue and event locale.


Bowie and Shep share some family traits and a wanna be real romance. Both have fathers in prison.

A reunion affair to remember is outdone by a murder, and a variety of plots and mysteries involving Bowie, Shep and the people around them

A fun read for most folks, except the dead and imperiled ones, filled with kitties and crazy gal pals!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Mindy.
1,647 reviews
May 28, 2020
Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom have done it again. These authors always produce stories that catch my attention with characters that make me feel what they feel and this book is no different. I have grown to love mysteries with a comedic twist. Bowie, a.k.a. Stella, is an amazing character. I love that this story has bits of reality mixed with a touch of the supernatural, her somewhat psychic abilities. I've really enjoyed revisiting Starry Falls and it's residents. I look forward to taking another trip there. Well done to both of the authors.
130 reviews1 follower
May 31, 2020
When you're hiding from the FBI and the mob, and you have faulty visions of the future, it's probably not a good idea to keep finding bodies. However, if you are Bowie Binx, that's the way things happen. When Shep invites her to his class reunion as his fiancee, the ruse to shake off his clingy ex-girlfriend backfires.To top it off Bowie finds a dead body. Will Bowie be able to discover the murderer before she is the next victim? Find out in this great new series by Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom!
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1,790 reviews9 followers
July 16, 2020
Things are going pretty good for Bowie. She has a date to be Shep’s plus one for his high school reunion! Unfortunately, there is a murder that she literally stumbles onto.
This is so much fun! Listening to Bowie complain about Shep’s ex’s is really hilarious. And her bestie, Tilly, helping her with the investigation, or should I say, picking up men where she’s investigating...too much! Loving this series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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38 reviews2 followers
May 25, 2020
Bowie Binx is definitely my new favorite character! Thing are heating up between Bowie and Shep. He asks her to go to his class reunion with him. All the ladies are not to happy he is off the market. After there is a murder at the reunion and Bowie is left with blood on her dress, she decides she must solve it to clear her name before anyone from her past finds her. How will Shep knowing who she really is effect their budding relationship? Will Shep finally make a move? Read to out out.
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923 reviews4 followers
May 29, 2020
Bowie has settled down in her alias with only Shep knowing who she really is. He asks her for a favor by going to his reunion with him. He needs to fend off a former romantic interest. The night is interrupted with Bowie tripping over a body. She will need to tiptoe around people who would love to find out who she is, and investigate Shep’s classmates to find the truth.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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131 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2020
Addison and Bellamy bring us back to Starry Falls and our new favorite spit-fire transmundane!! Bowie is back and the whole gang is with her! Playing fake fiance to the infamous Shep Wexler isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially when you stumble upon a dead body! Jealous exes, sidekick Tilly, a side note of stalker, and a whole lot of the sheriff's department are in on this one!! Don't miss it!
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1,771 reviews69 followers
January 26, 2021
2.75 Stars

I enjoyed the first book, but this one had WAY too much OW drama. The "hero" has been involved with everyone and their mother. And all the exes are coming back for round two. Catty drama is a pet peeve of mine. It took away from the whodunit storyline.

Thank God for Opal. She saved this one for me.
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321 reviews1 follower
October 13, 2022
These are a crass version of The Stephanie Plum novels. The character set is pretty much a rip off of Evanovich’s work, except the main character has a weird psychic thing that doesn’t really work. The constant references to women’s ovaries popping around hot men is just over the top and constant. I don’t like a single character.
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493 reviews21 followers
June 3, 2020
The main character not your usual run of the mill character. She is different and unique. I loved reading the book. It was an easy, fast and fun to read book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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76 reviews1 follower
May 21, 2021
Arresting

Who knew I’d go for mob themes and a touch of the super natural. I’m in love with Pixie… the reason why I picked up this series. I adore cats and mysteries. This is well written and well thought out. I can’t wait to read the next book.
1,033 reviews
December 26, 2021
Murder at a high school reunion

There's a murder at Shep's high school reunion. Since Bowie found and tripped over the body, they feel a need to solve it.
Same fun, quirky characters.
Profile Image for Mary Rowe.
2,640 reviews9 followers
January 28, 2022
Stella Santini is more tolerable and less strident in this second outing

A high school classmate of Shep Wexler is shot and killed at Shep’s high school reunion.

As Bowie Binx eases into her new life, she’s becoming a better person.
1,871 reviews3 followers
December 7, 2023
The Lipstick Tube!

Another fabulous Meow for Murder story. The chemistry between Shep and Bixie continues to build. The murder mystery is “bite your lip” thrilling. Plus, lots of chuckles along the way.
Profile Image for Paula Genereau.
3,078 reviews39 followers
May 26, 2020
Oh my!!!! WHAT a great book. Loved it and I couldn't put it down. It's one of those books that you want it to never end.
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563 reviews2 followers
April 6, 2021
This series is hilarious. Sort of Stephanie Plum meets My Cousin Vinnie.
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