Dalene's 2012 Challenge

[Dalene]

I'm trying to find a new series I've enjoyed as much as Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Series and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series.

[Dalene]

I will post as I finish them.

1. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle 1/1/12***
2. Fatal Fixer-Upper by Jennie Bentley 1/2/12 ***
3. State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy 1/3/12 ****
4. Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle 1/7/12 ***
5. Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy 1/10/12 ****
6. The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis 1/15/12 ****
7. Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle 1/16/12 *****
8. The Chocolate Cat Caper by JoAnna Carl 1/18/12 ****
9. Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy 1/22/12 ****
10. Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 3/25/12 ****
11. Killer in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 3/28/12 ****
12. Undercover in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 4/11/12 ****
13. Alibi in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 4/23/12 ****
14. In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond 8/5/12 ****
15. Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates 9/1/12 ****
16. 50% Off Murder by Josie Belle 9/18/12 ***
17. Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Casey 9/23/12 ***
18. Curveball by Jen Estes 10/30/12 ****
19. If You Can't Stand the Heat by Robin Allen 12/3/12 ***
20. Death By Bourbon by Abigail Keam 12/3/12 ****
21. Death in the Memorial Garden by Kathy Deviny 12/3/12 ***

[Yvonne]

Welcome to the challenge! I've started both of those series and need to finish them.

[Dalene]

On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle 1/1/12 ****
Fatal Fixer-Upper by Jennie Bentley 1/2/12 ***
State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy 1/3/12 ****

[bella]

Hi Dalene have you tried Jenna Bennett's series that starts with A Cutthroat Business? It reminded me a lot of the Janet Evanovich books, which I loved too.

You're off to a good start for the challenge :)

[Dalene]

yabookgirl wrote: "Hi Dalene have you tried Jenna Bennett's series that starts with A Cutthroat Business? It reminded me a lot of the Janet Evanovich books, which I loved too.

You're off to a good sta..."

I haven't. Thanks for the recommendation. I will put it on my list. State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy was a lot of fun like Janet Evanovich books, so I am going to continue with that series. I also enjoyed Cleo Coyle's, it was good and good enough to go on, but we'll see how the characters develop.

[Dalene]

Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle 1/7/12 ***
Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy 1/10/12 ****

[Dalene]

Finished The Diva Runs Out of Thyme. I enjoyed the first of this series. There were a lot of characters, so found myself trying to remember who they all were, but that sure added to the fun. Next book I guess will be during Christmas holiday, can't wait. Sure to be another good one.

[Yvonne]

Dalene wrote: "Finished The Diva Runs Out of Thyme. I enjoyed the first of this series. There were a lot of characters, so found myself trying to remember who they all were, but that sure added to ..."

I loved this book. I haven't had a chance to read more from this series, but I will

[jaxnsmom]

Dalene - have you read JoAnna Carl or Nancy Fairbanks? The first has a chocolatier and the second a food writer.
I love Cleo Coyle, and Julie Hyzy's White House Chef series.

[Yvonne]

JoAnna Carl's series is one of my all time favorite cozy books. It's wonderful, but always has me craving for chocolate.

[Dalene]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Dalene - have you read JoAnna Carl or Nancy Fairbanks? The first has a chocolatier and the second a food writer.
I love Cleo Coyle, and Julie Hyzy's White House Ch..."

I do have JoAnna Carl's first in the chocolate series in my pile I got from the Library. I'll have to check out Nancy Fairbanks. Thanks!

[Dalene]

Just finished Latte Trouble. I absolutely loved it. It's my favorite of the series so far. Just started The Chocolate Cat Caper. So far I'm enjoy it.

[Dalene]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Dalene - have you read JoAnna Carl or Nancy Fairbanks? The first has a chocolatier and the second a food writer.
I love Cleo Coyle, and Julie Hyzy's White House Ch..."

I finished The Chocolate Cat Caper. I enjoyed it. It kept pace real well and I loved the ending. I'm still trying to track down the 2nd in the series, The Chocolate Bear Burglary. My library doesn't have and haven't had time to check the used book stores yet. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Yvonne]

Just ffinished Skein of the Crime Maggie Sefton. Love this series. The characters are fun and the yarn store is so warm and cozy it makes me want to go there to run my fingers through the yarn. It has tempted me to pick up my knitting needles and see if i can get started again. Highly recommend it for someone whois looking for a nice cozy read.

[bella]

Yvonne wrote: "Just ffinished Skein of the Crime Maggie Sefton. Love this series. The characters are fun and the yarn store is so warm and cozy it makes me want to go there to run my fingers through the yarn. I..."

The crochet mysteries by Betty Hechtman did that to me. I was off to the story to start crocheting again.

[Dalene]

Just finished Eggsecutive Orders. I've really enjoyed this series. Ollie is funny and heartwarming. You get to meet her Mom and Nana in this book. Loved it!

[jaxnsmom]

Dalene wrote: "Just finished Eggsecutive Orders. I've really enjoyed this series. Ollie is funny and heartwarming. You get to meet her Mom and Nana in this book. Loved it!"

I like her White House chef series, but didn't care so much for Grace Under Pressure. Love Cleo Coyle's series.

[Dalene]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Dalene wrote: "Just finished Eggsecutive Orders. I've really enjoyed this series. Ollie is funny and heartwarming. You get to meet her Mom and Nana in this book. Loved it!"

I like..."

Good to know. I saw the first chapter in the 4th book of the White House series and wondered. To me it's all in how they develop the characters.

[Dalene]

Started the High Heels Mysteries by Gemma Halliday. Have finished books #1 and #2 and loving it so far!

[Dalene]

Just finished updating the cozies I've read from August to the first of December. There were so good ones. Loving the cozies.