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Sandra J
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Mar 04, 2011 05:08AM
I finished
. I liked the protagonist although there were times I wanted to strangle Monty who was her (almost) constant companion. The cats were adorable although there's no way on this earth I could get my cat to stroll around nonchalantly in a large room filled with strangers. I liked it well enough to plan on reading the second book when it comes out.
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Jennifer wrote: "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 n..."You and I must have been in the same mood Jennifer, because I finished it yesterday and felt the same way. It was good, but I was kind of thinking "huh"? about certain parts of it (like the old lady).
Jennifer wrote: "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 auth..."It freaks me out too. I think that is why I don't like anything resembling a thriller. I stick with the "safe" authors even on mysteries. I read to escape not to be put in some crazy person's head.
I'm a wimp and I know it! :-)
-Kimmie
Just finished A Brush with Death by Elizabeth J. Duncan. This book was ok. I didn't much like the relationship between the protagonist and her "best friend", Victoria. I thought this relationship was too accelerated in the first book and in this one, I found it annoying, stilted, and a bit herky-jerky. I'm not against reading a third one, if released, but I'm not going to rush out to get it on publication.
I just finished reading
. I really enjoy Meg and Michael and their extended family.
I just finished A Deadly Cliché
. I loved it!! This is the second in the Bayside Writers series and picks up where the first one, A Killer Plot, left off. Excellent character development and a well-written and fast-paced plot. Highly recommended!
Janet wrote: "I just finished A Deadly Cliché. I loved it!! This is the second in the Bayside Writers series and picks up where the first one, A Killer Plot, left off. Excel..."Ooh, I can't wait to read this one!!
I finished
and thought it was the best book in the series so far! Highly recommended.
Hi Elizabeth - thanks, just added this to my Amazon wishlist (basically my "to read" pile) as I'm looking for new mysteries.
I just finished BUSY BODY by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin #21) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Agatha is grating but always an enjoyable read.I finally started reading her other series, Hamish Macbeth, and find I like those ones, too. They're a pretty fast read.
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. 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, an..."Same for me. I like it, but I don't catch why the old lady goes to the shop.
I finished
. It was good, funny, with quirky characters ( Melissa and Alison's mother steal the show - Maxie, the female ghost, is equally hilarious ).A book for readers who want their mystery mixed with a good laugh.
Zoe wrote: "I finished . It was good, funny, with quirky characters ( Melissa and Alison's mother steal the show - Maxie, the female ghost, is equally hilarious ).A ..."Oh, I can't wait to read that one!! I'm actually saving it for my tonsil removal surgery... which is hard, because I want to read it so badly :p
Zoe wrote: "I finished . It was good, funny, with quirky characters ( Melissa and Alison's mother steal the show - Maxie, the female ghost, is equally hilarious ).A ..."I liked it too.
Kaye wrote: "Janet wrote: "I just finished A Deadly Cliché. I loved it!! This is the second in the Bayside Writers series and picks up where the first one, A Killer Plot, le..."@Kaye, I know you'll love it!
Just finished Killer Crop
by Sheila Connolly. I really enjoy this series. Connolly is a tremendously skilled writer and I'm fascinated by her how well her books are plotted.
I just finished reading Dead and Berried A Gray Whale Inn Mystery by Karen MacInerney. Loved it. I am now on Murder Most Maine. Then I will have read the entire series up till now. Want more. I have also been reading Cleo Coyle Coffeehouse Series currently reading Espresso Shot. Great books as well.
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've read just about every book in the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series and don't think I'd describe them as kinky, though for the era they may be a bit progressive, i.e. I think one story involved someone was secretly gay. I'd also recommend the Inspector Monk series by her as well.
I just finished
. I know some people don't really like this series but I enjoy it.
Sandra J wrote: "I finished . I liked the protagonist although there were times I wanted to strangle Monty who was her (almost) constant companion. The cats were adorable alth..."I also finished this book. I thought it started slow, then got really interesting, until I got to the last fourth of the book. I got bogged down in the identity changes and possible identity changes, both in the past and present. I'm very confused as to what actually happened at the end of the story. I may or may not continue this series.
I also was annoyed with Monty, but at times, his antics were rather amusing. I also think the cats may be more than what they appear to be.
Just finished
. This was a great book. I couldn't put it down!!! I can't wait to read the second one and I am hoping she continues the series.
I just finished
. I picked this up pretty cheaply and I didn't have very high expectations but I really enjoyed it. Fun characters with a lot of "suspects". Kind of like a Sex in the City mystery. I will definitely keep my eyes out for additional books in this series.-Kimmie
Just finished
Kiss of Death by Linda Palmer. I enjoyed it. This one answers questions about the main character's past and she picks one of her three suitors - so that story line did not drag on and on. The present-day mystery in this one was a stretch. The murder was in a 'fit of rage'; the attempted murder was easier to understand. Even though she left the ending open for another story, there aren't any more in this series. Guess I'll have to switch to
Killer Mousse, the series she writes as Melinda Wells.
Kimmie wrote: "I just finished . I picked this up pretty cheaply and I didn't have very high expectations but I really enjoyed it. Fun characters with a lot of "suspects". Ki..."This series is actually not bad. Guess she is done with it as I haven't seen a new one in a couple of years.
Just finished
. This is the first in the new Pet Rescue series by Linda O. Johnston (of the Kendra Ballantyne pet-sitter series). Really enjoyed it (of course, I am a big time animal lover). Looking forward to more in the series.
Caroline wrote: "Just finished . This is the first in the new Pet Rescue series by Linda O. Johnston (of the Kendra Ballantyne pet-sitter series). Really enjoyed it (of course, I am..."Glad to know you enjoyed it, Caroline. I'm hosting a giveaway for this one on my blog until the 14th and Sealed with a Kill giveaway just started yesterday.
I just finished Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber. Loved it!!
Just finished Better Read Than Deadlast night, Abby Cooper, Psychic Eyeeve before. Both were a light easy read, enjoyable. Second book has more humor/wit. After reading it you could feel a bit of the effort in the first installment. In my review I note her male interest is a twin to Evanovich's Morelli.
Zoe wrote: "I finished . It was good, funny, with quirky characters ( Melissa and Alison's mother steal the show - Maxie, the female ghost, is equally hilarious ).A ..."I really enjoyed that one too! I read around Halloween (not on purpose) and that made it a bit more fun since it meshed with the time of the year the book was set. I'm intrigued to see where the series will go.
I most recently finished The Quiche of Death
by M.C. Beaton. I got to borrow it via booklending.com. At first I wasn't caring for it. I think the beginning of the book was jam packed with too much information that was being told rather than shown. But the book eventually picked up speed and interest for me and I'm looking forward to continuing the series now that some of the backstory has been set up.
Just finished Ghost Ship by P. J. Alderman. Let me just say that this author is extremely talented and this series has become one of my favorites very quickly. I love all of the characters in this book, which is not usually the case. A lot of the times there is at least one character that works my last nerve, but not so in the case of this series. I can not wait for the next book and hopefully find out what happened to Charlotte! A solid 5 star book!
Rebecca wrote: "I just finished Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber. Loved it!!"I love this series. I can't wait for the next one!
Just finished
for the March read. It wasn't bad, though I thought the story could have been stronger. I'm also not a coffee drinker, so that was, at times, a bit over the top for me. Overall, it wasn't bad though.
Kristi wrote: "I most recently finished The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton. I got to borrow it via booklending.com. At first I wasn't caring..."
I think everyone has a similar reaction to Agatha at first. She is quite prickly, but once you get used to her you love her.
Heidi I wrote: "I think everyone has a similar reaction to Agatha at first. She is quite prickly, but once you get used to her you love her."Sounds just like me! LOL!
Actually some of her faults were hitting a little too close to home. It might be a very therapeutic series to read.
Just finished Polished Off. I thought it slowed down a little in the middle, but finished off pretty nicely ;)
I just finished Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree. I enjoyed the book but hate the covers they are putting on the series now.
I finished
yesterday and I must say I absolutely loved it! Well, maybe I'm a bit biased because San Francisco, where the story takes place, is one of my favorite U.S. cities and I tend to see every book set there positively, even before plunging into the story. Moreover, Juliet Blackwell's writing flows easily and pleasantly, creating suspense and a great sense of the place, not only in this book, but in the Witchcraft mystery series as well.Great characters, beautiful historic homes to be renovated by Mel, magnificent city.What more could I ask for?
I have that on my read list. Can't wait to get it. Thanks for the review. Zoe wrote: "I finished
yesterday and I must say I absolutely loved it! Well, maybe I'm a bit biased because San Francisco, where the story takes place, is one of my favo..."
Vivian wrote: "I have that on my read list. Can't wait to get it. Thanks for the review. Zoe wrote: "I finished
yesterday and I must say I absolutely loved it! Well, ma..."I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, Vivian!
Sandy wrote: "I just finished Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree. I enjoyed the book but hate the covers they are putting on the series now."AMEN!
Kaye wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I just finished Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree. I enjoyed the book but hate the covers they are putting on the series now."AMEN!"
I agree! I liked the covers with the bunny ;)
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Zoe wrote: "I finished yesterday and I must say I absolutely loved it! Well, maybe I'm a bit biased because San Francisco, where the story takes place, is one of my favo..."Interesting, Zoe. I can't stand San Francisco but enjoyed the book anyway.
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