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[Zoe]

I finished and I really liked it.

[Heidi]

Nell wrote: "I just finished Love is Murder. The mystery setting is a daytime drama and the main character is the show's head writer. Well developed characters a..."

I have read the first two (listened to them on audio) and really like the series so far. I understand it is no longer an active series, but that is ok, I still like it.

[Susie]

This morning I finished . I'm not quite sure how I would rate this one. There were some good things about it, and some not so good things about it. I think I'll read the second book and see if I like the characters a little better after I get used to them.

[Jeanette]

I just finished This Pen For Hire by Laura Levine and really enjoyed it.

[Gorana]

Last night i finished .

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished .

Wow, I love this series! This second book was just excellent! This series has become one of my top 5 favourites. I just hope the author keeps writing them. :)

[Jennifer]

Deborah wrote: "Hi Guys - Just wanted to let you know, I'm going to "disappear" for a few days. We put my beloved cat to sleep yesterday, and I'm not handling it at all well. I will be back.....but need a few days."
I'm so sorry. I'm a cat lover myself and some of the worst days in life are the days they leave us. I'm thinking about you.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Had the day off, so I've just finished my second book today, . This was, I think, the best book in the series so far. The first few were plagued by an awkwardness, as the author made the protagonist find her place in the series plot in a piecemeal, frustrating fashion that often made me want to toss the book across the room, but I'm glad I stuck with this series. This book has her in control of what's going on around her, but having to decide if the impact on her life is worth it. I really look forward to the next book in the series.

[Kaye]

Finished last night and really liked it a lot. I was a little leery of the vampire aspect but it was excellent. Kate Collins sure knows how to write a mystery!!

[Caroline]

Jeanette wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Biblophile wrote: "I just finished DEATH, BONES, and STATELY HOMES by Valeries S. Malmont. As I read books all out of order, I'm way behind on older series and ahead on the new.

I..."

Wow! I'm so sorry to hear that. My sincere condolences to her and, if it would ever cheer her up, your Mom can tell her that I loved all her books and would like to thank her for providing me with many enjoyable hours of reading!

Susie in KS - I LOVED the Lee Charles Kelley books! Wish there were more. (Of course, I'm a dog lover too)

Deborah - So sorry about your cat. Big hugs to you and you're in my prayers.

Just finished and really enjoyed it. I think the Allison Bergeron series is a lot of fun and I'm glad Maggie has another one either just out or coming out soon! : )

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Kaye: Glad to hear "Dandelion" did not disappoint!

[Susie]

Just finished . This has been my least favorite so far. I skimmed quite a bit, and I'm glad I got it from the library!

[Nell]

Kaye wrote: "Finished last night and really liked it a lot. I was a little leery of the vampire aspect but it was excellent. Kate Collin..."

I love this mystery series. I didn't know the newest one was out yet - or did you get an ARC?

[Kaye]

Nell wrote: "Kaye wrote: "Finished last night and really liked it a lot. I was a little leery of the vampire aspect but it was excellent..."

Nell, I got an arc from Kate probably because I've reviewed one of her books before.

[Karen]

Just finished Poisoned Pins by Joan Hess.I liked it and gave it 4 stars, but i am extremely easy to please when it comes to cozies.

[Deborah]

Anne wrote: "Deborah, sorry to hear about your cat--that is so hard. my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and of course, your beloved cat."

Thanks Anne and to everybody else who has sent thoughts and prayers. Today is a little better for me. I am grateful for all that she gave me.

[Kate]

^ Sorry to hear about your cat Deborah :( It is so hard to lose an animal.

I just finished and it had me going from beginning to end- I could hardly put it down! I would say this is one of the best I have read in the series so far!

[Caitlin]

Just finished . I loved it! This has quickly become one of my favorite series.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished . I love this series and was so happy to see that she was still writing the crime of fashion mysteries. This one didn't disappoint, it was fun but she still managed to address the economic issues with grace and empathy. And I didn't guess whodunit until I was supposed to. :)

[AmyD]

Just finished . Really enjoyed this one!
next up!

[❂ Murder by Death]

My DH has been gone for a boys weekend, so I've had the luxury of doing nothing but read! Just finished . I think this is a great series - and this story might have been one of the best so far. The characters are really well written and the sense of place is done well. I'm really looking forward to reading the next one in the series.

[Lisa]

Just finished This Old Souse by Mary Daheim. I thought it was an enjoyable read.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Deborah wrote: "Hi Guys - Just wanted to let you know, I'm going to "disappear" for a few days. We put my beloved cat to sleep yesterday, and I'm not handling it at all well. I will be back.....but need a few days."

Hugs.

[Ariel]

I just finished Curiosity Thrilled the Cat. I found it delightful.

[Nell]

I just finished Love Her to Death, the second daytime drama mystery. I like this mystery series and the daytime drama storylines that are a backdrop. She's added a mystery man as a third suitor for the main character, so I'm wondering where she's going with this subplot. Of course, that makes me want to read the next one so I can find out! It's a light cozy read with a few twists in the mystery.

[Caroline]

Just finished and I'm happy to say it was an enjoyable read (I have much preferred some in this series to others). Also just finished and it was okay but I think I'm tired of this series. Some of the characters are really annoying me now.

[Shirley]

The Potluck Club by Linda Evans Shepherd



This was a surprise... expected levity and got it but then there were life stories and great endings.
Depth and levity are certainly in this book.

I read it on Kindle

[Susie]

Shirley wrote: "The Potluck Club by Linda Evans Shepherd



This was a surprise... expected levity and got it but then there were life stories a..."

I've got this one waiting for me on my Kindle too...glad to see you liked it!

[Susie]

Caroline wrote: "Just finished and I'm happy to say it was an enjoyable read (I have much preferred some in this series to others). Also just finished [bookcover..."

Caroline, I hope to finish up the Tamar Myers series someday. I'm up to [book:Tiles and Tribulations|1046331], so I've got a way to go yet ;(

[Deborah]

Caroline wrote: "Just finished and I'm happy to say it was an enjoyable read (I have much preferred some in this series to others). Also just finished [bookcover..."

I felt the same about the new Aunt Dimnity too.

[Kimmie]

I finished Shadows on the Coast of Maine last night. It was terrible. The characters were down right vicious in their actions. One person even set another one's house on fire. This wasn't my kind of cozy.
-Kimmie

[❂ Murder by Death]

I just finished up two books today - The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie on CD/Audio and Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly. Really enjoyed both books. The Agatha Christie was perfect for the long haul to work and Curiosity thrilled the cat was a great start to a new series - I'm really looking forward to more!

[Gorana]

I just finished , it was as good as the first book :)

[Carol]

Just finished the Ivy Malone Mysteries by Lorena McCourtney--these books were an excellent fast read. I read the whole series in less than a week and I am hoping there will be more. Lorena is a GoodReads author and the series is available on the Kindle. Ivy is an older heroine, I easily identified with her-I think many of you would enjoy these books.

[Zoe]

I finished today. Well I must admit, I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the previous two. Maybe because the plot seemed a bit far-fetched and there wasn't much action involving Dixie herself.However, Blaize Clement remains one of my favorite cozy authors and I expect the next books will be better.Plus, I want to see Dixie coming out of her shell, getting over her grief and start living again.

[Jeanette]

Gorana wrote: "I just finished , it was as good as the first book :)"

I loved these books. I am eagerly awaiting the next one! If you like these, you would probably like the Lucy Valentine mysteries.

[Kaye]

Dru wrote: "I just finished by Linda O. Johnston and it was very enjoyable."


I'll be hosting a giveaway for one copy of this one Friday at my blog
Right now the giveaway is for 2 copies of Fruit of all Evil by Paige Shelton.

[Lynne]

I just finished and really enjoyed it.

[Paula]

I finished reading An Ice Cold Grave. It weasn't a great book, but was a good mystery. I did do some skimming. Some parts of the book seemed redundant. It really wasn't all that cosy of a mystery. I also finished Every Secret Thing, a Laura Lippman mystery. This book is a stand alone and not as cosy as her Tess Monaghan series.

[Melissa]

I finished and really enjoyed it! It really has me looking forward to Ren Faire this year!

[Kimmie]

I finished To Have and to Kill: A Wedding Cake Mystery yesterday. It was okay but I don't think I liked it enough to read anymore in the series. I don't like when authors put you inside the killer's head. I guess it is just a quirk I have. Thankfully cozy authors don't usually do that. Anyone else find this annoying?
-Kimmie

[Caroline]

Just finished another one by Joyce & Jim Lavene and I really enjoyed it. Aside from the fact that I know Joyce & Jim, I enjoy all their books and I especially like the paranormal aspect to the Missing Pieces series - not too over the top.

[Rosemary]

Just finished Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree I liked it, the story was fun and the characters are lovely.

[WTF Are You Reading?]

I love, love, LOVEMaid For Murder This was the first in the series and I know that it won't be my last. The pace of the book is just right and you think that you know "who done it" and then...WHAM! NOT!
LOVE it.

[Maggie]

Just finished sue Grafton's U, Dean Koontz Taken, and Charlene Harris Aurora Teagarden mystery series. Koontz touches on horror, but it wasn't realistic so not too gruesome for me. His use of prose to paint imagery and in that book was superb.

[Lori]

I don't know if she's specifically a cozy, but I just finished the first Anne Perry (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt) mystery. I was thrilled to find another author that I liked. I was, however, told that her subsequent books get more "kinky" so I don't know how long I'll stick it.

[❂ Murder by Death]

Kimmie wrote: "I finished To Have and to Kill: A Wedding Cake Mystery yesterday. It was okay but I don't think I liked it enough to read anymore in the series. I don't like when authors put you ins..."

Kimmie - Thanks for the heads up - I was looking at this book to add to the TBR pile, but not if part of the story is told from the killer's POV. I don't like that - I read cozies because I can enjoy the mystery without being creeped out. :) Carolyn Hart does it at the beginning of each of her Death on Demand books and I have to force myself to read that chapter each time. Luckily, she only does it once, it's not recurring and once I'm through it, I can enjoy the rest of the mystery. :)

[❂ Murder by Death]

Just finished . I think it might have just been the mood I was in - but I didn't love this book as much as I did the first one. I liked it, and I'll read the next one, but just didn't love it. I will say though, that the author never explained why the old lady ever asked for the progragonists help in the first place, which bugged me. As I said, I think it might have just been the mood I was in when I started the book. :)

[Nell]

I just finished Love You Madly. I've been reading this series in a row. I liked this one though not as much as the first two. I had to order the 4th book and it hasn't arrived yet so I'm taking a break from the series. The next one says it will look into the mystery of the main character's past - There have been references to her being 'found' and growing up in foster homes.

[Nell]

Lori wrote: "I don't know if she's specifically a cozy, but I just finished the first Anne Perry (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt) mystery. I was thrilled to find another author that I liked. I was, however, told tha..."

I like this series and have read about half of them. The class differences during that time come out more as the sisters marry men from different backgrounds. The mysteries are good. I don't recall them being graphic though they may not qualify as cozies.