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[Toni]

Just finished . You'd think after so many books in a series you'd get a bit bored with it, but Viets does a great job of keeping you interested and wanting more. Love all of the twists (big or small). Plus Margery Flax is just awesome.

[Rosemary]

I just finished: If Books Could Kill It was a fun read. Her characters are fun and quirky and the story always has some interesting aspect of the world of book restoration. A good cozy!

[Mary]

I just finished A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton. Interestingly it takes place in the pre-Christmas season and the next book on my nightstand is Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle and it also takes place around the Christmas holiday. I'm glad I am jsut reading about snow drifts and wintry temps and not having to deal with them.

[Melodie]

I finishd and have finally decided this series has worn itself out for me. Theo's "frenemy" Delaine is such a pill in this one that I don't think I could stand to read another page involving her.........EVER!

[Caroline]

Melodie wrote: "I finishd and have finally decided this series has worn itself out for me. Theo's "frenemy" Delaine is such a pill in this one that I don't think I could stand t..."

I'm with you on Delaine, Melodie! I wish Theo would get some backbone and tell her to buzz off, not give in and do whatever she asks.

[Sarah]

I just finished "Truely, Madly" by Heather Webber, and adored it. Lucy Valentine is likable and hilarious.

[Lis]

I just finished Killer Pancake and really enjoyed it. The first Goldy Bear mystery I read was Dark Tort, which is much later in the series, and didn't care for it. I thought there was something there, though, and that maybe the reason it didn't grab me is because there was too much backstory I hadn't read. Turns out I was right, and I will be reading more of these.

[Nell]

I just finished Murder of a Bookstore Babe by Denise Swanson. I liked it - 4 stars. It was a good mystery and the characters are moving forward. I enjoy the clever names the author gives each chapter that tie to what's happening in the story.
But who is designing her book covers? This one is particularly unappealing. Her early books had such beautiful covers then they became much plainer. Maybe she changed publisher.
My problem with the story line is the guy who won't take no for an answer. (Since others may not have read this far in the series I won't be specific.) It's really annoying me. He claims that he doesn't want to change her while trying to get her to change her mind and choose him. She's carried that plot line 2 or 3 books too far to suit me. When a guy won't take no for an answer that's not romance, it's disrespect.

[Kris]

I just finished Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. I totally needed to read a cozy right now after reading all the text books for school! I enjoyed it very much

[Jennifer]

Just finished and it's one of the better modern cozies I've read-- thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series as it emerges.

[Catherine]

Kris wrote: "I just finished Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. I totally needed to read a cozy right now after reading all the text books for school! I enjoyed it very much"

I hear ya Kris! I'm doing nothing much but reading text books too and wish I had more time to read cozies. I'm in the middle of a Masters Degree and teaching, but I'm also in the middle of Wreath of Deception. Text books just didn't cut it anymore.

[Kimmie]

Yesterday I finished . I really enjoyed it although I found Lucie's siblings rather annoying. I know nothing about wine so I found the subject interesting.
-Kimmie

[Caroline]

Okay. I've finished , , and . Good books and I enjoyed them all.

[Caitlin]

Wow, good job Caroline!

[Kristi]

I just finished Dixie Divas over the weekend.

I enjoyed it quite a bit. The characters were colorful and fun as I've come to expect from a lot of southern fiction. I actually made use of the highlighting function of my Kindle a few times (which I haven't done much of since I got it for Christmas). Mostly I highlighted passages that made me laugh out loud or reminded me of the relationship between myself (like Trinket) and my best friend (like Bitty).

There was no foul language and no explicit sex scenes. Though there were a few mentions of orgasms in passing, not in detail.

I did have a few complaints which I address in my review.

[Kimmie]

After a month I finally finished . I really enjoyed it and I figured out the killer early on. The main character Avery is smart and sassy which are two traits I love. I just kept getting distracted with other good reads.
-Kimmie

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Kimmie, I love this series and am just about to start book four myself, Mortar and Murder, and looking forward to it.

[Vivian]

I just finished Killer Plot by Ellery Adams. I found this very interesting... and enjoyed the charaters!

Now starting Fruit of all Evil . I WON this copy from a giveaway!

[Shay]

Melodie wrote: "I finishd and have finally decided this series has worn itself out for me. Theo's "frenemy" Delaine is such a pill in this one that I don't think I could stand t..."

This is not my favorite series, but I still read it out of habit. I just got it from the library a few days ago so it's disappointing to know it's especially annoying.

[Susie]

I was able to finish two today: and . They were both pretty good ;)

[Shannon]

the last cozy I read was The Diva Cooks The Goose it was very very good.

[Caroline]

I finished two today as well - and . Both were good.

[Nina]

I just finished Dead Days of Summer by Carolyn Hart. It's a Death on Demand book. I love the characters of Annie and Max Darling.

[Kristi]

Susie in KS wrote: "I was able to finish two today: and . They were both pretty good ;)"

Susie -

Seems we must share similar interests in cozies! I just read Buzz off a couple months ago. I too thought it was pretty good. Especially for a series debut. I haven't tried the Trash 'n Mysteries series yet though.

[Susie]

Kristi wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "I was able to finish two today: and . They were both pretty good ;)"

Susie -

Seems we must share similar i..."

Kristi ~ The Trash 'n Treasure mysteries have some fun characters, but the writing style may get on your nerves a little. I've learned to just ignore it ;)

[Melodie]

Susie in KS wrote: "I was able to finish two today: and . They were both pretty good ;)"

BUZZ OFF got on my last nerve, but I'm glad you liked it. Makes things interesting!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Kristi and Susie: I'm glad there are others who liked Buzz Off. It felt like I was in the minority here for the longest time in liking this one. I look forward to book two.

[Jan]

Read On What Grounds. Cute, entertaining...if nothing else, I learned how to make a good cup of coffee.

[Kristi]

Melodie wrote: "BUZZ OFF got on my last nerve, but I'..."

I could see that. All the bullet point lists kind of drove me batty and I'm hoping that is curtailed a bit in any following books. It just disrupted the flow too much.

[Liz]

I just finished . "Woman Strangled-News at Ten" by Laurie Moore. I realize the title doesn't sound too cozy, but it seems to fit. The Publishers Weekly blurb on the cover says "The marvelous first in a new romantic suspense series sparkles with Janet Evanovich-style humor". That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but there was some very funny stuff in it. I'm definitely going to be looking for the next one in the series

[Ariel]

I just finished Arsenic and Old Paint. It was a long wait for this 4th book to come out, but well worth it. I really enjoyed it.

[Ariel]

Caroline wrote: "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 on..."

I really enjoyed this book too. I liked the main character. It will be fun to follow this series as it progresses.

[Zoe]

I just finished but I didn't enjoy it-a mediocre read.

[Kristi]

I finished A Slice of Murder last night. It was okay, but I found the characters pretty flat and thus wasn't pulled into the story much. After a break I will likely give the next book a try. I usually try to give a series 2-3 books to hook me.

Now I'm torn between starting Antiques Roadkill, Murder A' La Mode or purchasing Hot Tea...

[Susie]

Heather L wrote: "Kristi and Susie: I'm glad there are others who liked Buzz Off. It felt like I was in the minority here for the longest time in liking this one. I look forward to book two."

I figured if an author can make me dislike a character so much (the Mom) then she must be doing something right ;) I've pre-ordered the next one for my Kindle.

[Mary]

Last night I finished Holiday Grind. I did not realize I was so close to the end as the last 1/5 of the book is recipes for lattes, syrups and holiday treats. It was good and hard to put down - a good thing it did end there or I might have been up most of the night reading.
I am going to start on The Ghost and Mrs McClure tonight :-)

[Caroline]

I just read through the three (currently released) Blackpool mysteries and . Looking forward to May when the fourth book comes out. Easy reads but enjoyable and it's kind of fun that they're sort of related to the computer games Mystery Case Files. :)

[Gorana]

I just finished , it was very good.

[Susan]

I just finished The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames. I really enjoyed it, the plot was good and enjoyed the characters were good.

[Sandra]

Just finished "A Man Lay Dead" by Ngaio Marsh. Really liked it. I've started her second book now.

[Deborah]

I've really enjoyed the Ngaio Marsh that I have read. Thx for reminding me about this author. It's been a while.

[Shannon]

I have just finished reading the second book in the series. I really liked it a lot and look forward to the next one.

[Liz]

I've just finished by Robert J. Randisi and by Fred Hunterwhich both seem to be kinda borderline cozy. But I'm now reading by Cleo Coyle. I really enjoy her series. If you like coffee house cozies, you might also try Sandra Balzothe first one in her series is

[Shay]

I just finished Scones & Bones by Laura Childs. It was really badly structured and paced. She barely investigates through the first half of the book- just rambles about clothes, tea, dishes, etc. Not even in a charming way, in a really boring way. Feels like the author is going through the motions.

[Melodie]

Shay wrote: "I just finished Scones & Bones by Laura Childs. It was really badly structured and paced. She barely investigates through the first half of the book- just rambles abou..."

In total agreement! Plus Delaine was so COMPLETELY annoying in this one that I'm done with the series!

[Melodie]

Liz wrote: "I've just finished by Robert J. Randisi and by [author:Fred Hunter|285..."

I LOVE the Rat Pack mystery series!! Randisi just nails the time period!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished Mortar and Murder by Jennie Bentley this evening. I really enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next!

[Kaye]

Just finished Death of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beaton and it's a good one! I like this series.

[Deborah]

Just finished the It's a Grind book. Really enjoyed this one. Loved the NYC setting. Will continue reading this series.

[Warren]

I am re-reading Carolyn Hart's Death on Demand. She's an amazing writer. When I grow up as an author I want to be her.