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[Heidi]

Nairabell wrote: "Dizzy wrote: "Just finished and really enjoyed it! Loved the characters, and the witchcraft aspect! Looking forward to reading the next book in the ser..."

I thought both books in the Magical Bakery series were pretty good.

[Danielle]

I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder) I thought was only so-so, but this one I liked much better, so I'll probably try out some more in this series at some point. I liked this story, particularly what happened at the very end. =)

[Caitlin]

Just finished and loved it! I bought all the other ones in the series immediately!! I love all Violets quips and the zaniness she encounters!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Caitlin wrote: "Just finished and loved it! I bought all the other ones in the series immediately!! I love all Violets quips and the zaniness she encounters!"

I felt the same way! I immediately bought them all on Kindle, devoured them and then bought the paperback versions for my "will re-read bookshelf". :D

I read a Q&A by the author and she mentioned her intent was to write a cozy mystery, and Deadwood was the result - I wouldn't call these cozy at all!

[Lynne]

I just finished Night of the Living Deed last night. It was alright but felt like an introduction book. I'll read another one in the series to see if I like it.

[Christina]

I finished Carbs and Cadavers by J. B. Stanley the other day.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just finished , , and (Death By Lotto). Liked them all.

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[❂ Murder by Death]

I finished up Arsenic and Old Cake a couple of days ago and was really pleased to find it an excellent read! Sooo much better than the first two!

And I just finished The Silent Ghost - a Ghost of Granny Apples novella by Sue Ann Jaffarian. If you are a fan of Granny I can't recommend this short ebook story highly enough! It was excellent!

[Melodie]

❂ Jennifer wrote: "I finished up Arsenic and Old Cake a couple of days ago and was really pleased to find it an excellent read! Sooo much better than the first two!

And I just finished The Silent Ghost - a Ghost of..."

I've liked all the books in the Piece of Cake series, but know opinions have been mixed on them. Have stayed away from the Granny Apples novella since it said it deals with Emma's daughter. Thought it might spread the whole story idea too thin. Guess I'll have to check it out now!

[Melodie]

Finished . Probably a 3.5 star read. Think I mentioned that it's not a straight cozy. Lots of language for those of you who don't like that and some sex, too.

[Melissa]

Just finished and really enjoyed it.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just got done with and liked the second in this series.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just finished . I like that the mystery is ongoing and getting more complex with each book.

[Jenny from Ukraine]

I just finished and really enjoyed it. Definitely will be reading the next one when it comes out.

[Marja]

Melodie wrote: "Finished . Probably a 3.5 star read. Think I mentioned that it's not a straight cozy. Lots of language for those of you who don't like that and some sex..."

I'm reading Mother, Murder and Me right now. It's a cute story, but has the same issues. Language and some sex issues, although it's not too overdone. I'd have to say it's a good story though, because I'm still reading it and enjoying it.

[Lorraine]

Dizzy wrote: "I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder) I thought was only so-so, but..."

Something good happens at the end, eh? I hope it's what I want to happen. I've been reading this series in order, so have a few more before I get to Cinnamon Roll, but I keep saying to Hannah, "Smarten up!"

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Lorraine wrote: "Dizzy wrote: "I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder) I thought was o..."

I agree, I think Hannah makes some poor choices...

[Melodie]

Jenny wrote: "I just finished and really enjoyed it. Definitely will be reading the next one when it comes out."

The 2nd one just came out this week.

[Melodie]

Marja wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Finished . Probably a 3.5 star read. Think I mentioned that it's not a straight cozy. Lots of language for those of you who don't like t..."

I don't mind "language" since I tend to use "colorful metaphors" a lot myself, and don't mind a good sex scene either, but I know a lot of you don't like those things so that's why I made sure to mention them if you were thinking about this book. I really liked the book and am looking forward to the next one!

[J.]

I just finished and though I enjoyed it well enough, I have to say I would NOT want to live in their town :) At the LEAST bit of trouble everybody bails on you! I prefer a more "tight knit" community in my Cozies. Ones you want to spend time with even if there isn't a mystery to solve :)

[Marja]

Melodie wrote: "Marja wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Finished . Probably a 3.5 star read. Think I mentioned that it's not a straight cozy. Lots of language for those of you wh..."

I'm enjoying this book,too. It's not actually sex scenes in this one, but some characters who have some wild sex issues. So mentioning the language and sex are kind of a warning for those who are sensitive. Just me, but I could do without some of the language, although in times of anger I can keep up with the best of 'em.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just finished which finally catches me up on this series. At least, with the ones I had laying around.

[Jenny from Ukraine]

Melodie wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I just finished and really enjoyed it. Definitely will be reading the next one when it comes out."

The 2nd one just came out this week."
Thank you Melodie!

[Danielle]

Lorraine wrote: "Dizzy wrote: "I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder) I thought was o..."

Haha.. in my opinion it had a good ending. I definitely agree that Hannah needs to smarten up, and while I don't think she's 100% there yet, I think she's getting better =p

[Melodie]

Dizzy wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Dizzy wrote: "I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder..."

She's not getting anywhere. More of the same in RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER. I wasn't going to read it, but I got a deal to get the book for less than $5.00. Should have stuck with my original idea no matter what the price was. These books just piss me off now.

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Dizzy wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Dizzy wrote: "I also just finished and I actually really liked it! The previous book in this series that I read (Lemon Meringue Pie murder..."

I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.

[Melodie]

Jennifer wrote: "I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.
..."

The only way I see her growing is annoying & condescending!! I used to love this series, but between the absolutely ridiculous "triangle" and Hannah constantly correcting people's grammar and "explaining" words......I'm pretty much over the edge with these books!

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Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.
..."

The only way I see her growing is annoying & condescending!! I used to love th..."

Those are the aspects of Hannah that I also dislike, she can be quite bitter and mean spirited towards others. With regard to the triangle, I don't think she deserves either Norman or Mike.

[Melodie]

Jennifer wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.
..."

The only way I see her growing is annoying & condescending!! I..."

She certainly doesn't deserve either of them! Norm's too good a guy for her, and Mike would have NEVER stuck around this long if he wasn't getting laid!! LOL

[Lynne]

Just read thought it was a little long for a cozy, but I enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did I sped right through it.

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Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.
..."

The only way I see her growing is annoying & c..."

LOL!

[Susie]

I'd like to say I finished but I just couldn't do it. The first book was pretty good, but there are so many characters in this book you would have to make a flow-chart to keep track of everyone. There were too many things going on at the same time it was becoming a chore to read, so I give up! I have Clobbered by Camembert in the TBR pile, but I'm giving up on this series.

[Karen M]

I just finished The Unforgiving Minutes which seems to be a prequel.

I've read the 1st book and Kori & Peter were already married, now in the 3rd book they've only just met. I've not read the 2nd book but I read the 4th & 5th books so I guess since I didn't read this series in order I deserve to be confused.

[Leslie]

I finished The Man in Lower Ten by our monthly author, Mary Roberts Rinehart. Quite good, 3 stars... the only thing that really dates the story is the sleeper arrangements on the train which didn't bother me at all.

[Danielle]

Lynne wrote: "Just read thought it was a little long for a cozy, but I enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did I sped right through it."

I loved that one, I have read the second and third in that series as well and liked all of them! =)

[Danielle]

Susie in KS wrote: "I'd like to say I finished but I just couldn't do it. The first book was pretty good, but there are so many characters in this book you would have to make a flo..."

Aw I'm disappointed to hear that! I really liked the first one... maybe I'll give this one a chance anyway to see if I feel differently =p

[Zoe]

I finished and it was OK.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I've just finished The Christie Curse and I've liked it a lot. I'll try the next one.

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just finished which was only okay. Needs serious editing for grammatical errors and constant repetition which detracts from the storyline. Interesting magical tidbits.

[Heidi]

Marisa wrote: "I've just finished The Christie Curse and I've liked it a lot. I'll try the next one."

Good to know. Thanks!

[Melodie]

Marisa wrote: "I've just finished The Christie Curse and I've liked it a lot. I'll try the next one."

This one just came this week. Should get to it soon.

[Sylvia]

Lynne wrote: "Just read thought it was a little long for a cozy, but I enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did I sped right through it."

I'm glad you mentioned this. The topic of book length was brought up on a writers' listserv that I'm on. I'm curious as to how long or short readers expect cozies to be. Anybody?

[Melodie]

Sylvia wrote: "Lynne wrote: "Just read thought it was a little long for a cozy, but I enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did I sped right through it."
..."

I think most of them average around 288 to 320 pages, which is about right. I doubt I'd read a cozy that was the size of some of the Stephen King "doorstops" I've read!

[Leslie]

Sylvia wrote: "Lynne wrote: "Just read thought it was a little long for a cozy, but I enjoyed it..."

I'm glad you mentioned this. The topic of book length was brought up on a writers' listserv that I'm on. I'm curious as to how long or short readers expect cozies to be. Anybody? .."

For me, it is partially a function of the quality of the writing - with superb writing, one could go up to say 400 pages, but for the majority I would say 200-300 pages. I am actually a fan of shorter rather than longer - more like Agatha Christie than Elizabeth George.

[Becky]

Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I am only just finishing book 6, so it will be interesting to see if her character does grow.
..."

The only way I see her growing is annoying & c..."

In reality Hannah would be considered a "ho" & her correcting grammar & explaining & explaining & explaining upsets me too!! Fluke talks down to us readers like we're idiots! Everyone in these books are so "goody goody" i can't stand it anymore. I may get the next book but i will get it free from the library & only to copy down recipes. i won't be reading the book

[Becky]

Susie in KS wrote: "I'd like to say I finished but I just couldn't do it. The first book was pretty good, but there are so many characters in this book you would have to make a flo..."

I didn't like book one of this series at all so i knew not to even try this one.

[Melodie]

Becky wrote: "In reality Hannah would be considered a "ho" & her correcting grammar & explaining & explaining & explaining upsets me too!! Fluke talks down to us readers like we're idiots! Everyone in these books are so "goody goody" i can't stand it anymore. I may get the next book but i will get it free from the library & only to copy down recipes. i won't be reading the book..."

Don't bother, Becky! Even the recipes weren't that good this time...there wasn't a single one I even thought about making. And don't get me started on the story! This one just totally put me over the edge!

[Susie]

Dizzy wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "I'd like to say I finished but I just couldn't do it. The first book was pretty good, but there are so many characters in this book you woul..."

Let us know what you think when you get around to reading this one Dizzy!

[Becky]

Melodie wrote: "Becky wrote: "In reality Hannah would be considered a "ho" & her correcting grammar & explaining & explaining & explaining upsets me too!! Fluke talks down to us readers like we're idiots! Everyone..."

That's how i felt about the last one! LOL