Britney Challenge

[Britney]

Since I succeeded level 2 this year I figured I would up it to level 3.

[Susie]

That's my plan too!

[Yvonne]

Good luck! So glad everyone is joining again :)

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "Since I succeeded level 2 this year I figured I would up it to level 3."

Good for you, Britney! Good luck.

[Britney]

1. Murder in Store by D.C. Brod
3.5-star very likeable male protagonist

[Britney]

2. State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
4-star. Very good book & likeable characters about a chef in the White House

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "2. State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
4-star. Very good book & likeable characters about a chef in the White House"

So many of the cozies have great titles. I especially like this one!

[Britney]

It was a good start to the series too. I judt love how they have unique titles.

[Britney]

3. A Cereal Killer by Morgana Best
4-star. A delightful read that takes place in Australia. Has a little paranormal in it.

[Britney]

4. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich
3-star. Not as funny as the regular books

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "4. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich
3-star. Not as funny as the regular books"

I agree, Britney. But yet, I was afraid not to read these between ones for fear of missing something good, lol.

[Britney]

I didnt realize until I read it that it was #12.5. I haven't even got that far in the series.

[Britney]

5. The Fashion Police by Sibel Hodge
3.5 star. I like the MC. Quirky PI story.

[Britney]

6. Moving is Murder by Sara Rosett
3 star. An Airman's wife tries to solve the crime. It had a little slowness to it.

[Britney]

7. Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs
3 star. Quick short read

[Britney]

8. How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin
3.5-star. Could if had more mystery. Could be the start of an excellent series.

[Ms Bridget]

Britney wrote: "7. Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs
3 star. Quick short read"

I read this one a while ago. I remember liking it. I guess I need to go on in the series see if I like the others as well. I guess it's time to add book 2 to my TBR on here..lol

[Britney]

9. The Amersham Rubies by Rhys Bowen
4-star. Short story that startes the Molly Murphy series.

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "9. The Amersham Rubies by Rhys Bowen
4-star. Short story that startes the Molly Murphy series."

Does it take place in Ireland?

[Britney]

Yes

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "Yes"

Thanks, Britney.

[Britney]

For being a short story I did like it. I think I'm going to like the series.

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "For being a short story I did like it. I think I'm going to like the series."

Good. I love the series. I'm up to 2015 with it now.

[Britney]

10. A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender
3.5 star. Sisters trying to find a killer.

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "10. A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender
3.5 star. Sisters trying to find a killer."

Those covers, cheese is such a weakness of mine!

[Britney]

lol. Cheese is good.

[Britney]

11. Murder Under Construction by Maddie Cochere
3.5 star. A mortgage secretary inserts herself into the investigation & walks right into the murderer

[Britney]

12. Nightmares Can Be Murder by Mary Kennedy
3 star. Mystery revolves around dreaming.

[Britney]

13. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
4-star. A murder & strange things happen in the most Christmas Town in America.

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "13. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
4-star. A murder & strange things happen in the most Christmas Town in America."

Christmas in July!

[Britney]

Dagny wrote: "Britney wrote: "13. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
4-star. A murder & strange things happen in the most Christmas Town in America."

Christmas in July!"

Yep and im not even a Christmas person.

[Susie]

Really cute cover...I'm putting it on my Christmas list...to read around that time...maybe my last one for this year's challenge!

[Britney]

It was a cute enjoyable read. I am going to try the next in the series

[Britney]

14. J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton
3-star. Same ol Kinsey Millhone

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "14. J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton
3-star. Same ol Kinsey Millhone"

Been reading that series for years. One of the few on which I'm right up to date.

[Britney]

Im slowly getting getting there

[Britney]

15. Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
4-star. This is better than the first. Another murder in the island.

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "15. Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
4-star. This is better than the first. Another murder in the island."

Oh, good, Britney. I just checked my library and they have all six of them, so I'll add it to my list. (Oh, that list!)

[Britney]

Dagny wrote: "Britney wrote: "15. Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
4-star. This is better than the first. Another murder in the island."

Oh, good, Britney. I just checked my lib..."

You will enjoy them. The list is ever growing :)

[Britney]

16. I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson
4-star. Very likeable characters. An ice cream owner tries 5o prove her ex didn't commit murder

[Britney]

17. No Comfort for the Lost by Nancy Herriman
3-star. Historical mystery takes place in San Francisco in the 1800's

[Dagny]

Britney wrote: "17. No Comfort for the Lost by Nancy Herriman
3-star. Historical mystery takes place in San Francisco in the 1800's"

That looks like it might be an interesting series.

[Britney]

Dagny wrote: "Britney wrote: "17. No Comfort for the Lost by Nancy Herriman
3-star. Historical mystery takes place in San Francisco in the 1800's"

That looks like it might be an..."

Started out a little slow once it got going it flowed well

[Britney]

18. Styx & Stone by James W. Ziskin
2-star. Not very relatable characters. Historical mystery.

[Susie]

Britney wrote: "Dagny wrote: "Britney wrote: "15. Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
4-star. This is better than the first. Another murder in the island."

Oh, good, Britney. I just ..."

I really like this series...there may be 1 more I need to read...

[Britney]

19. Engaged in Murder by Nancy J. Parra
4-star. An amateur sleuth gets caught up helping prove her soon to be brother in law is innocent of murder.

[Britney]

20. Killer Twist by C.A. Larmer
3-star. A Ghostwriter gets tangled up in a clients secretive life that just may cost her her life.

21. Yarn to Go by Betty Hechtman
4-star. Yarn retreat turns deadly.

[Susie]

Congratulations...you completed your challenge!

[Britney]

Thx. Hope to read more next year.

[Donna (weegraydog)]

Congrats on completing your challenge! Happy New Year and Happy Reading in 2017!