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Finished
earlier in the week. It was pretty good, although it did drag for a bit in the middle. I really liked Cooper, Nathan and the rest of the Hope Street Church group.
Erin wrote: "Finished
earlier in the week. It was pretty good, although it did drag for a bit in the middle. I really liked Cooper, Nathan and the rest of the Hope Stree..."That's a new one to me, but I may have to put it on my list and look for it.
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished
. These characters are beginning to grow on me :)"I loved that whole series, Susie. Sorry there are no more.
Dru - I loved Murder by Mocha too.
Not a cozy but I just finished
. Very intense and gripping story (almost Jack London-esque).
I just finished
I got this author Lynn Abercrombieform cozy.com. I loved the books and characters. I gave the book 4 stars. this is my review:I would have given this a 5 except for swear words. I thought cozies were not supposed to have that?(As stated before this author was recommended as one on cozy.com) Was really hard to stop reading book. Loved the characters. Loved their stamina and grit. Great twist of a story
I also finished:
a few days ago. I had forgotten about it!Finally a cozy (that really was) I got off of one of the cozy sites. The book really reminded me of Dick Francis, but not quite as good.
Tracy T. wrote: "I'm reading
and I'm having a hard time getting into it, which is very disappointing."Oh, really? :( I haven't read it yet but loved all the previous books so I was hoping for another great one.. Would you mind telling me/us why you felt the way you said?
I just finished reading an older book, Grab Bag
. It's a book of short stories. I gave it three stars. I was hoping it would have been better.
Just finished
by Mary Daheim which was okay but not quite up there with the rest of the series - felt forced. I do like the protagonist, Emma Lord, but am not fond of her sidekick Vida, who has a big role in this story.
by Mary Daheim which was okay but not quite up there with the rest of the series - felt forced. I do like the protagonist, Emma Lord, but am not fond of her sidekick Vida, who has a big role in this story.
I just finished
. I liked this one better than the first. I don't care for ghosts in a book..but I'm used to this one now..like Jitty in the Carolyn Haines series:) The addition of Hobo seemed to make the main character more likeable to me. Plus now I want to know what happened to the Marshall!
Went on a bit of a spree and finished up:
which was good, but I like when the mysteries take place in Zinnia better;
- also good; and
which I really enjoyed - a great first book!
Jennifer E. wrote: "Went on a bit of a spree and finished up:
which was good, but I like when the mysteries take place in Zinnia better; [bookcover:Tempest in the Tea Leaves|967..."I really liked PLEATING FOR MERCY, too. And also liked TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES.
I finished Buzz Off on Thursday (or was it Weds.?) and started A Crafty Killing last night.I enjoyed Buzz Off in spite of too many nasty characters, and am enjoying this current book more than I thought I would.
Melodie wrote: "
I really liked PLEATING FOR MERCY, too. And also liked TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES. "
I liked TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES and I'm liking PLEATING FOR MERCY a lot, too.
I really liked PLEATING FOR MERCY, too. And also liked TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES. "
I liked TEMPEST IN THE TEA LEAVES and I'm liking PLEATING FOR MERCY a lot, too.
Finished The Real Macaw, I enjoy this series and this entry was the best of the last few. Interesting sub plot concerning current economic problems, this is left open for the next book.
Jaye wrote: "
Murder in Miniature
Margaret Grace
I read this book recently and can't wait to read the next book in the series.
The dollhouse/miniatures..."
And Margaret Grace (Camille Minichino) makes such beautiful miniature scenes that she enters into the silent auctions for charity at mystery cons. I count myself lucky that I have one--a very rare outdoorsy scene (the only one she's done, I think).
Finished
today. Bought it based on recommendations from the group. Not a bad mystery at all. Interesting humour/drama combo and the characters were likeable. Will definitely read the next one.
Jennifer E. wrote: "Finished
today. Bought it based on recommendations from the group. Not a bad mystery at all. Interesting humour/drama combo and the characters were likeable. W..."I'm reading this one right now and finding it enjoyable as far as I've gotten. Finished
and liked it.
I recently finished
,
,
and
.I enjoyed all of them and I'll read the next books in all the above series.
Also based on recommendations from the group, I finished
tonight. Great book! Have just ordered the second book, Ghost in the polka dot bikini and can't wait to get it!
I finished
. Didn't make it back to Pecan Springs yet but I'm hopeful for the next one:) I really have enjoyed reading this series. With the first few books I just couldn't decide if I actually liked China or not. She changes as circumstances occur much unlike some series' whose characters never change. With each book I just love her that much more.
Jennifer E. wrote: "Also based on recommendations from the group, I finished
tonight. Great book! Have just ordered the second book, Ghost in the polka dot bikini and can't wait t..."I have this one nearing the top of The Pile!
I finally finished
. I really didn't care for the characters or the end, so I will be passing on this series. I'm gonna be starting on
next.
Lori wrote: "I finally finished
. I really didn't care for the characters or the end, so I will be passing on this series. I'm gonna be starting on [bookcover:Murder Past Du..."I really like the Cat In the Stacks series! Hope you do, too!
just finished
in two sittings; I quite liked it, although I thought it was a bit slow to get going. (lots on characters to introduce, etc) I really like the setting in Victoria Square, and all the characters that can show up in future books. I was quite disappointed to find out that the next one isn't due out till next year, though!! I really wanted to start in on another one right away!
Kari wrote: "I just finished State of the Onion
I liked it but I thought it was more of a thriller than a cozy."I like this series and think they get better as they go!
Kari wrote: "I just finished State of the Onion
I liked it but I thought it was more of a thriller than a cozy."I would agree with this!
I just finished
. It was soo much better than the first- I really liked it!
Kari wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Kari wrote: "I just finished State of the Onion
I liked it but I thought it was more of a thriller than a cozy."I like this se..."
Well, if you considered this one more of a thriller, you'd probably consider the most recent one to be that, too. The 2nd & 3rd probably are more along the lines of what you'd consider a "traditional".
Melodie wrote: "Lori wrote: "I finally finished
. I really didn't care for the characters or the end, so I will be passing on this series. I'm gonna be starting on [bookcover:M..."If the cats and characters are more interesting, than I'm sure I will!
Jennifer wrote: "just finished
in two sittings; I quite liked it, although I thought it was a bit slow to get going. (lots on characters to introduce, etc) I really like the set..."I didn't really care for her Booktown mysteries, but I see this one is getting a lot of good ratings. I've been considering it, but my experience with the last series is holding me back.
I just finished A Peach of a Murder and enjoyed it very much. The main character and the women who live in her home are likeable. The suspect at the end was a shocker to me and I'm already on the second one in the series
Lori wrote: "I finally finished
. I really didn't care for the characters or the end, so I will be passing on this series. I'm gonna be starting on [bookcover:Murder Past Du..."Lori, I just finished Murder Past Due and enjoyed it. Hope you like it too!
Finished
and really enjoyed it. (After 36 years working for DoD, I always enjoy the military side-aspect in a book). Also read (post hurricane/tropical storm Irene)
(not really a cozy) which is # 20 in the J.P. Beaumont series by J. A. Jance. It was EXCELLENT!
Finished
last night. It was really good and quite a change from the slower pace of some of the earlier books. And Evan got married!
I just finished reading
and enjoyed it tremendously. The author has a fine, literary style and her characters work really well for me. I do feel that it's helpful to have read the first books in the series, so that you know a bit about how the characters got where they are. But still, it was an excellent mystery.
Melodie wrote: "Just finished
and really liked it! Have the 2nd coming up soon."I liked the second one of the series. I will go back to read the first one at some point.
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