Love, Laughter and one heck of a Mystery
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Amy has a talent for revealing the depths of her characters one layer at a time.  Sadie and Archer are the all American couple next door, but the journey there from their first introduction is filled with laughs, sadness and surprisingly well developed mystery.  This is a book with a lot to offer readers and should make everyone put Amy on their personal "must read" list.
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Mary Connealy is an author whose talent lies in writing books guaranteed to make the reader laugh. The conversations and interactions of the two characters, Gage and Bailey are hilarious to read about. From the moment you step into the story, with bullets whizzing, until the very last page your attention is sure to be captivated. I know I was. It was definitely a struggle to put the book down; so much so, that I almost read it all in one day.

If you're looking for a book with a western theme, small-scale mystery, comical characters, and a romance sure to make you chuckle, Fire and Ice is the one for you.
(The Booklover's Tranquility - http://bookloverstranquility.blogspot.com/2015/10/new-releases-fire-and-ice.html)
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The Lush Life (Samantha Jamison Mystery Book 8) was such a fun read!  Mystery with a touch of light heartedness, comedy and really likeable characters.  Even the Bad Guys are likeable in this series of books by Peggy A. Edelheit!  Samantha, Clay and their band of unusual (to say the least) friends are living the Lush Life, house sitting a mansion and valuable art collection for a friend.  Of course its not that easy and mystery follows and the hilarious group is soon hard at work solving the last case.  Expect the unexpected, expect to laugh out loud (a lot) and expect to see returning bad guys in this newest installment in the series.
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Once again Jana Deleon brings loads of laughter and huge entertainment with Soldiers of Fortune, from the series A Miss Fortune Mystery.  I have to say that there were so many laugh out loud moments that I got severely lightheaded and had to have a drink to fortify myself as I continued being glued to the story.  If you love mystery, down home antics and great gulps of humor and fun....this series will fit all of those descriptions.  I wish I could meet these people in real life...maybe tag along on their next adventure into trouble.  Loved this book and highly recommend it.  Kudos to Jana Deleon for another winner.
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Recommend this book to anyone who has a taste for a little mystery along with side splitting laughter. Amazing book! Can't wait to read the next!
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I truly enjoyed this delightful story about two middle-aged(+) sisters who decide to form their own detective agency in their small hometown.  Their very different personalities:  one a serious retired attorney with a keen grammar hangup; the other a homey, lovey sweetheart of a woman who wants to take care of everyone.  They take on a case  to find the missing brother for a woman who had developed a serious medical condition.  The man is accused of a double murder and has been on the lam since the day of the crime.  So while the sisters are looking for him so are the authorities - and maybe others???

The sisters find themselves in all kinds of quandaries, tight spots, and downright dangerous situations.  Add to this a butt-in-ski third sister who is just itching to be one of the investigators, or at least their interior decorator, and a new cute sheriff in town and, well, it's all a fun and good mystery.  Do yourself a favor, take a break from your busy life and read this book.  Have fun!
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The author has a way of making you laugh and ooh and ahh at same time.
This was a delightful book!
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I loved this book. The main characters are 60+ twins who live next door to each other. Both women are hysterical in their own way. One is a pet portrait artist with an ex husband who is a detective. The way the story intertwined the characters, the Mystery murder, and the background gives the reader fun, laughter, and surprises. I look forward to more books in this series.
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Nothing like a little humor mixed with a mystery! This book has them both and will leave you wanting to see what this author has in store next!
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An entertaining mystery with zany, earthy humor, an appealing love interest, and a clever mystery.

While the ex-CIA granny and her friend struck me as over the top ridiculous in A Sugarcreek Christmas, I think they work MUCH better in this cozy mystery. Somehow they blend well with Paisley's washed-up pop star persona and the mysterious death of a bridezilla.

The mystery kept me guessing and the writing was great! Humor, smart banter, and some touching passages, particularly near the end.

And, a few sentences for the love interest, Beau. Such a spectacularly well-drawn character! I can hear his gravelly voice and imagine his war vet limp. I looked forward to scenes between him and Paisley despite Engaged In Trouble not being a straight-up romance. The characters played so well off of each other, much to Jenny B. Jones's credit.

Looking forward to a return visit to Sugar Creek!
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Seniors' Sleuth is a delightful cozy mystery full of humor, warmth and intriguing plot-twist that kept me guessing right till the end. Usually I can surmise the answer to the mystery before the end, but in this novel, I couldn't - and yet, the end was fitting and believable, to my delight. The main character, Winston, is a nice guy if a bit of a bumbler, but his persistence and his dedication pay off. It isn't a fast-paced novel but the story never drags as we follow Winston's sleuthing through twists and turns from suspect to suspect to the charming and satisfying end. Well done, J.J. Chow!
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This book is a fast read with mystery, suspense, humor, and crime. There were some plot twists that surprised me, even when I thought I had it figured out.  Betty and Hazel are delightful characters that add some humor and light-heartedness to the read. This isn't your gloomy, depressing crime/mystery read...this is a book that has the elements of a good mystery book but has a positive and vibrant feel to it. I love the main character Samantha, and I feel for her as she struggles to find how her husband mysteriously died in his small home town, where secrets are buried and guarded. It reminds me of the Miss Marple books for those who want something to compare it to. The chapters are short and with the tangle of events that occur, you won't be able to stop turning the pages.  A great mystery read that didn't give me nightmares, and I will be reading others in the series for sure.
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As  always Donna Andrews holds my attention from the first page to the last.  Her mysteries just don't get old.  Her humerous details of the people around Meg always bring a smile to my lips, and often a laugh out loud.  This sometimes attracks  strange looks from those around me.  No matter.  I just continue with my reading.
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Do you love a good mystery with some good little chuckles along the way?  Throw in the "psychic" thing and you have a thoroughly enjoyable read that when asked if there was violence or sexual content you have to ponder the question.  Violence? Not in my mind. Sex? No big descriptive sloppy love scenes, but there is love and caring.  The psychic talent keeps things fun and waiting for the next book.
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I really enjoyed the second book in the Liz Talbot Mystery series. It had a little of everything that I like, mystery, humour, romance, family relationships and supernatural. I didn't identify it as a cozy as there is some sex, nothing too risque, but it is there along with some language.

Liz is living in her grandmother's house on the island of Stella Maris and is exploring her newly minted relationship with her partner and ex-brother-in-law, Nate. She meets up with a new client only to find out that she is the spitting image of Marilyn Monroe. Calista McQueen wants to hire Liz to keep her alive. She is sure that someone will try to kill her on the anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death. Liz is worried that Calista must be pulling her leg or have some mental health issues, but as the case unfolds, her concerns are legitimate. Her life has eerily mirrored that of Marilyn and she is convinced that within 10 days her fate will mimic that of Marilyn and she will be dead. She asks Liz to investigate, providing several strange incidents that have led her to believe that she will die. Liz investigates those closest to Calista including her crazy mother, certifiable fake aunt, her lovesick ex-husband, yoga instructor, nosy therapist, and suspicious housekeeper. Who is trying to scare Calista? Is someone going to try and kill her? As the investigation continues, Liz and Nate find themselves a target as well. Who is after them? What lead has caused them to become a target? With the help of the local police and her friendly ghost, they continue to try and protect Calista.

The relationships are wonderful in this book. We see Nate and Liz become more than just partners and dealing with a new romantic relationship causes some issues with the business. Her family are not as prominent in this story, but her brother Blake helps her out and her mom is around often enough to keep the family involved and add some Southern humour. I love Liz's character. She is a little quirky, fun, but not too stuck on herself, a good southern character. She is also smart, stands up for herself, brave and will not give up when she takes something on. Colleen, the ghost of her high school friend, is not in a lot of this book, but when she does appear, she plays a major part. The new relationship with Nate is well done. There are some scenes that involve some sexual endeavours, but they are done tastefully and not described in detail. He is a normal male, who suddenly becomes overprotective of "his woman" as she is now more than just his partner. Overall, this is a great read. A lot happening to keep you reading well past the time you should be in bed or making dinner. I am ready to start on the next one.
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I love cosy mysteries, they are nice light reads, ideal for the poolside. This book is no exception. Viola and Cheryl are hilarious as they bumble and muddle their way through, trying to solve a murder and clear their names. This book will have you smiling and laugh out loud at all the outrageous situations these two find themselves.
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This is one cozy mystery I'd be happy to read again. Imagine finding an un-embalmed corpse from 1949 sitting on your hammock outside your house. Isn't that creepy? Then the new owners of the house gets a notice from the dead, telling them to move out of his house. Double creepy!

I like stories like this. It's also a plus that there isn't a love triangle or romantic allusions in the plot. It's a hilarious comedy and detective story sure to tickle the reader's funny bones while delving into the root of mystery dated about five decades ago.  Leigh, who just got fired from her job, tried to keep her problems at bay, protecting her pregnant cousin Cara from any disastrous issues that could cause harm to her unborn baby. But knowing the someone was lurking in their house, leaving messages and dead animals behind, it's only a matter of time before Leigh used her detective instincts and find out what really happened in her cousin's house 50 years ago.

Honestly, while reading this book, my mind was working overtime, pounding for further info and thinking really hard about the possible suspects of the double mysteries. Until the last chapter, I wasn't able to correctly guess who really killed who. It was a quick, fun and intriguing read!