Sunsets, Sabbatical and Scandal ( A Camper & Criminal cozy mystery 10) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all,

                   My country is kind of in a lockdown ( but a bit more souple at least until now) so while we are obligated to stay at home we can enjoy more reading time. Today i'm sharing with you the latest Tonya Kappes book that will release this week so you can preorder it if you want a new good cozy to spend your time.


Happy reading and courage to all!

Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense

Publication: 2020

Genre: cozy mystery, southern

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 Welcome to Normal, Kentucky~ where nothing is normal.

Who served up the murder at Normal Diner?

A beloved resident of Normal, Kentucky is found dead on the floor of the Normal Diner, leaving the entire town on high alert. Faster than the short order cook can say order up... the laundry ladies are in the scene.

News spreads fast about the murder and Detective Hank Sharp is hungry for answers.

Mae West along with the Laundry Club ladies come up with a list of suspects and the evidence is piling up faster than a juicy double cheeseburger.

Who murdered the beloved citizen?

Was it a hit to score some extra lunch money?

My opinion:

          While the culprit was evident for me since the beginning is till got immersed into the story and i was definitively more interested by Mae's past. We learned a bit about her past in precedent book but this time we get a real sight of part of it and it only brings more question which mean i can't wait to read next book..

This is really a great cozy mystery with a good read to keep you entertained until the last page and just leave you wanting for more. The characters are funny,  the feeling is good , the romance is cute really it 's a good instalment.

In fact this one could even be read as stand alone without trouble.

If you need a good cozy mystery during these difficult time, this is one you could binge on without hesitation or regret.

Score:  4/5

Dead to The Last Drop ( Killer Coffee 8) by Tonya Kappes [early review]

Hello to all,

                Lot is happening among which i'm searching for a kitten ( which has become really hard where i live) but i'm not forgetting my love of book so today i'm sharing with you an early review ( so you have time to preorder the book^^) of the new release of Tonya Kappes. Enjoy!

Happy Reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2020

ASIN:  B07Z2C8GTD

Genre: southern cozy mystery, cozy mystery
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Source: earc

Description from goodreads :

 Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee is as hot as the gossip!

“Fabulous fun and fantastic! Kappes nails small town mystery with another must-read hit. Don’t miss this one!”– Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author of Eighth Grave After Dark

Maxine Bloom has always wanted to try her hand at acting and when Loretta Bebe is desperate for someone to fill a role in the local play she's directing for the Honey Springs Theater Company, she asks Maxi to fill in and Roxy knows Aunt Maxi's head will grow like the gossip.

Aunt Maxi leaps at the chance for big theatrical debut in the charming play about a posh ‘60’s fur salon and the owner trying to run an honest business while his charming, yet caddish partner, Mr. Browning, is just trying to give a fur coat to his new mistress.

When the woman playing the mistress turns up dead the play comes to a complete halt until Sheriff Spencer Shepard lets Loretta reopen after the crime scene is fully swept.

In the meantime rumors are swirling like the snowflakes in Honey Springs and Roxy finds that she just can't stop from hearing the gossip and trying to figure out who killed the amateur actress..after all the show must go on!

My opinion:

          So  good! It's always a pleasure to read about Roxy and her gang of friends really . This is so funny to see how they can all get together to help and at the same bickering over little things.

This book made me smile really, the investigation is very well done  with false hints and everything , the romance is super sweet, the pets are too cute ( i would have loved to find a Mocha^^;;) .

This is really the kind of cozy read that bring you a sense of comfort  like a good cup of coffee ( or tea in my case) could.  You are immersed in the story but you feel at home with friends so it's easily read but a real page turner as well.

For once, Roxy is asked to snoop ^^ after a murder but she must stay discreet which doesn't seem easy in that area especially when she must try not to tell her protective lovers....and all that while thinking about new idea for her coffee and saying goodbye to a friend.....Roxy is for sure very busy!

The added recipes are always a wonderful bonus as well.

A great cozy mystery, can be read as stand alone ( but even better read in order). To recommend

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Address for Murder ( A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery 2) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all!!


                    To start this new year , i've decided to try to read more but before i start on my tbr pile i have some new releases to share with you so there is no better time to begin  than now!
Today is teh latest release of Tonya Kappes that i'm sharing with you Address for Murder the second book in her latest series featuring a mail carrier.


Happy Reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery, southern
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

  Discover the southern life of Bernadette Butler, along with the eccentric and lovable citizens, along with all the fur babies, who live in Sugar Creek Gap in this NEW southern cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes.

Mail Carrier Bernadette Butler makes sure she checks on all of her elderly customers on her mail carrier route during the colder months. It makes her feel good and lets face it, she's trying to keep her mind off the feelings she's having for her deceased husband's best friend, Mac Tabor. Which makes putting everyone before her is easy.

Until she notices one particular customer's dog is on the loose, Bernadette takes the dog back and something isn't right. The door is open. Bernadette goes in to check on her customer only to find him murdered!

Bernadette knows someone knows something about the murder in the small knit community. Now that she's help solve one murder, she can't resist to try her hand at it again...of course not without the help of the FRONT PORCH LADIES and Vince!

My opinion:

          An excellent intrigue, i really loved how the investigation was written with all the twists to make your doubt your first impressions and such. This series is becoming better with each book it seems so it was a real pleasure and i can't wait to see which adventure Bernadette will have next.

On element i love in this series are all the secondary characters  like the porch gals who are both funny and attentive but also Mac even if he can be a little  clumsy with his words he really love Bernadette and they act like people of their age which is great (after all you can be in love at every age not only when you are a teenager)  so it's another good point for this series.

I guess i was just sad about the victims because i really loved him in the first book so knowing he won't be there anymore i'm feeling a little sad. If you are a pet lover, this is also a series for you as you get to meet Rowena the cat and now a dog both having an important role in the book they are not just cited in passing.

This is a very good southern cozy mystery with a touch of romance, humour and good investigation , it also can be read as stand alone as Tonya Kappes gives enough info about book 1 so if you missed it no fear you can jump on this one first  and still love it!

to recommend!

Score:  5/5

Valleys, Vehicles & Victims ( A Camper & Criminals Cozy 9) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all,

Fall is here, cold and rainy ....perfect weather for an excellent southern cozy mystery book! We are lucky that the new Tonya Kappes's book release this week  with a fall setting even so grab a good cup of tea and.....Happy reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery, southern 

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 Welcome to Normal, Kentucky where nothing is normal!

The Daniel Boone National Forest is gorgeous in the fall. The leaves have painted the sides of the mountains with yellow, oranges, reds and browns you won't see anywhere else. That's why it's such a popular destination for weddings!

When a wedding party show up at Happy Trails Campground, Mae West is thrilled. She's all things girly and excited to assist the bride in all things southern, which is what the bride is hankering for.

Mae recognizes the parents of the bride when they arrive. They are from her past. The past she's been desperately trying to escape...especially since it was the time she was married to Paul West. This just isn't any couple, it's the owners of the famous Moonbucks Coffee Company.

Determined to get the happy couple married off and on their way, hoping to see some of her past drive off forever, Mae volunteers herself and the Laundry Club ladies to become the wedding coordinators.

The wedding is set to take place in the beautiful wedding barn at the Old Train Station Motel, only Gert Hobson, the owner of Trails Coffee Shop and providing the coffee for the happy couple, has decided there's no way she's going to help out with Tom Moon's daughter's wedding since she claims how years ago Tom Moon STOLE her coffee blend recipe known today as the special Moonbucks blend.

A public fight between Gert and Tom leaves Gert a prime suspect after a member of the wedding party is found dead at the wedding venue. There might not be a happily ever after for the bride to be or Gert Hobson if Mae West and the Laundry Club ladies don't solve the murder before the wedding party's RV rolls out of town.

My opinion:

         

        It's always a pleasure to spent time with people from Normal, there is always something happening and mostly it's murder since Mae joined them. No matter what  Mae and the ladies of the Laundry club can't stay out of it especially when one of their friend  is in trouble so when Gert is suspect in a murder, they want to find the real murderer.

It's full of humour and action too because the girls are doing a real investigation not just gossiping. I really loved the investigation part as the intrigue was really well written with twists to keep us doubting the culprit identity and motive.

I loved also to see how the people from Normal got protective of Mae proof she is really one of them now and we do learn more about her past too which was great.

The only thing i liked less was Hank's attitude....really he fell in love with Mae but still want to change her, tries to blackmail her ....he disappointed me. He can be a wonderful protective guy but not dictate Mae life's so i'm curious to see how they will solve that together.

A great southern cozy mystery which can be read as stand alone but so much better  read in order.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

A Charming Misfortune ( Magical Cures Mystery 12) by Tonya Kappes [early review]

Hello to all,

                     While my country is celebrating his creation , i'm enjoying some quiet time and i've opted to share with you an early review for one of the very books releasing this week. So today i'ms haring with you my opinion on the new Tonya Kappes release: A Charming Misfortune.

Happy reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

ISBN: 109611237X

Genre: cozy mystery, paranormal

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Short description from amazon :

 Welcome to Whispering Falls, where magic and mystery collide.
Bubble... Bubble...
Summer in Whispering Falls is in full swing.
Cures and trouble...

When a local Audubon Society hears a very rare and nearly extinct bird species is seen in Whispering Falls, in Petunia Shrubwood's head of hair of all places, the society comes to Whispering Falls bound and determined to find the rare bird.
Petunia will go to any lengths to keep her animals safe...after all, they are the lost souls of those who have passed.

Magic stirs...

The Karima sisters are haunted by a ghost that demands they help him cross to the other side, only the ghost's human form is not dead...yet.

And troubles double...
After one of the Audubon Society members is found dead, Petunia Shrubwood becomes the number one suspect.

June Heal is going to have to use some very special magic if she's going to get Petunia off the hook before another person in the Audubon Society becomes extinct...like the bird they are hunting.

My opinion:

          This is such a good book, i love mystery with paranormal elements and this series is fantastic for that; even better if you are missing some books in the series you still can enjoy the new one fully ( you will just want to read what you missed as soon as possible).

June is trying to prevent a disaster while helping hide/safe a very rare bird when a group of tourists come to try to capture it....investigation are not as easy when it's not mystics related since time is counting and Oscar can't keep the tourist in Whispering Falls for a long time.

I loved to see June and Oscar working together and learning more about some of the gifts those from Whisperings fall have.Mr Prince Charming is as always a wonderful protector.

Full of sweet moments, wonderful characters,  a great investigation and a touch of magic this cozy mystery is a must read.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

A Ghostly Suspect (Ghostly Southern Mysteries 8 ) by Tonya Kappes [early review]

Hello to all!!!


For the first sunny and dry day of this month ( it was really time even if the reprieve is extra short with new storms tomorrow) i decided to share with you my opinion on another book that releases this week so you can preorder or jump on it as soon as it's available.

It's book 8 in a series i really enjoy from Tonya Kappes: the Ghosthly Southern Mysteries series with Emma Lee the unlucky Betweener. It's really a great time for the release because it's the kind of great funny cozy mystery we enjoy taking with us on vacation this one is no exception.

Happy reading

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery, southern, paranormal mystery

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads/amazon :

 A funeral, a ghost, a murder . . . It's all in a day's work for Emma Lee Raines . . .
especially when the ghost turns out to be someone very dear to her heart. Debbie Dually, psychic and friend who has guided Emma Lee since the she was bopped on the head from a falling plastic Santa, local undertaker Emma Lee Raines is told she's suffering from “funeral trauma.”

Debbie Dually is the one who informed Emma Lee that she wasn't crazy, she was a Betweener, someone who can communicate with ghosts with the not-so-dearly departed. In fact, she told Emma Lee how she was the only one that could help solve their murder to help them rest in eternal peace.

This time Debbie Dually finds herself needing Emma's help. This means solving her own murder.
Emma goes deep undercover as a fake psychic in order to see into the past and help Debbie cross over. Emma Lee doesn't realize this opens up a whole can of new Betweener clients that refuse to leave her alone.

When Emma Lee is tagged as the number one suspect in Debbie Dually's death, her handsome state trooper boyfriend, Jack Henry, has no choice but to come back to Whispering Falls and get to the bottom of what is going on before it's too late and Emma Lee goes to the state pen for a very long time.

My opinion:

          Poor Emma, being a betweener sure is never easy and it does impact a life a lot...this time it's her "mentor" who is found dead and since they were seen together just before Emma is the suspect. Thankfully she still has support in Granny ( using her charms to get her an lawyer), Jack henry, her lover,  and Mazie her new "assistant".

This book is a great addition top the series but could easily be read as stand alone too  which makes it just even better. As each time we have a lot of humour in it, lot of investigation and action and just the right dose of romance to make it a page turner we devour in one sitting. The twists were really well done to keep us second guessing culprits.

I really loved this book but i admit some of Debbie 's predictions made me quite worried and impatient for next book . It's no clihhanger , this investigation is solved but we just get a good hint about some question and possible events we just want more.

So once again a perfect cozy mystery with a great southern setting not to be missed!!

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides ( A Camper & Criminals Cozy 7) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all,

                      it's the end of May and we do have a very good release today to help you think about something else than the rain if you are like me between storms and non stopping rain. If your weather is better you still need good book so let see today new release by Tonya Kappes


Happy reading

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery , southern

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Short description from goodreads :

 A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series has been optioned for film.Welcome to Normal, Kentucky~ where nothing is normal.A Campers and Criminal Mystery Series is another brainchild of USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes. If you love her quirky southern characters and small town charm with a mystery to solve, you're going to love her new cozy mystery series!

Everyone in Normal is excited for the Hoe Down to celebrate the opening of the new Old Train Station motel grand opening. The evening comes to an abrupt end when a lightning storm knocks out all the power. At least, that's what appears to have knocked out the electricity. But things aren't always as they appear.Mae West has a way of sticking her nose where it doesn't belong and finds herself in a dangerous situation when she finds a treasure map that leads to more than just treasure. . . a dead body

My opinion:

          Normal is sure a place with a lot of murders and mystery and those attract Mae like nothing else....even when she wants nothing to do with it- for our pleasure-.

When Mae finds a new corpse during the grand opening of the new motel she can't stay away especially when friends ask her help...even if it makes her boyfriend edgy. She is loyal and determined  as well as clumsy ...so between murder, possible stolen, hidden money and her job at the camping she is very busy and need her gang from the laudromat to help her clear her mind.

There are a lot of humour with all the girls ( without forgetting the dogs always too cute and funny) and the space of the investigation is just great  with several twists . We follow her with a lot of pleasure and we do get our answers as well .

A great cozy mystery for an excellent reading time. even better read in order but perfect as stand alone.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Diggin 'up the Dirt ( Kenni Lowry 7) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all,

                     the changing time hit me full force and i feel like i have been hit by a truck ( but really how can we have 26°c and two days after 10cm of snow!in May!) however even a fever couldn't prevent me to read the new Kenni Lowry from Tonya Kappes ( even if i somewhat missed book 6, situation which i plan to rectify soon).

so without more delay...Happy Reading!

Publisher: Henery Press

Publication: 2019

ISBN:  B07NGWLQB5

Genre: cozy Mystery, southern

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 18+

Source: earc

Description from goodreads :

 Sweet as honey, soured by murder!

Everyone in Cottonwood loves the new bakery, Sweet Shop. Until a Cottonwood resident is found dead with a half-eaten donut in her hand.

Sheriff Kenni Lowry has her hands full. With a new murder in town and a new deputy to train, she’s not sure if she’s ever gonna get this booger solved.

Sheriff Elmer Sims comes to the rescue, stepping up as Kenni’s ghost deputy. As the ex-dead-now-ghost deputy and Kenni’s Poppa, there’s clues beyond the sprinkles in the donut that only he can see.

Add to Kenni’s stress, Finn Vincent’s, Kenni’s hunky boyfriend and new sheriff of Clay’s Ferry, parents have come to town to meet Kenni and her parents. And Kenni’s mama ain’t too happy. As they say in the South, nobody’s happy if mama ain’t happy.

With Poppa’s keen insight and Kenni’s determination, Kenni focuses all her attention on bringing the killer to justice before the yeast rises and another dead body turns up.

Save room for dessert. You don’t want to miss this Southern mystery!

My opinion:

          I really loved this instalment but it's not my favourite either. The intrigue is perfect with false turns, deeper secret, and really a investigation great built. The characters are great as well , the clash between both families was funny , Kenni's mother is still all for appearances as well and i love the southern ambiance. Cottonwood drama is really fun to discover

However, i liked less all Kenni's doubts about Finn.....i do understand her mostly but at this point with the time they were together i think she should trust him more and not jump onto conclusion no matter what Poppa said. She disappointed me .

The story a was excellent blend between mystery, humour and the touch of romance, the author mislead the reader in the investigation which is really pleasant .

A great cozy mystery to be enjoyed without moderation. Better read in order of the series but works well as standalone too

Score:  4/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

A Killer Latte ( Killer Coffee 6) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all and Happy Easter!

         
              I'm sorry to have disappeared a little but a lot happened and i even though about giving up when my trust was crushed. ...however that would not have been fair to my other my other friends so it's hard, i'm hurting but not giving up.

Today is a sunny day and really perfect to share my opinion on a new release in the Killer Coffee series by Tonya Kappes so...Happy Reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

ISBN:  1799143538

Genre: cozy mystery, romance, southern
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Source: earc
 

Description from goodreads :

 Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee is as hot as the gossip!

Light, camera, lattes!

A film production crew is wrapping up a major movie filming in Honey Springs, Kentucky.
Everyone is excited. The production crew has brought the bright lights to the tourist town and The Bean Hive has been supplying the production crew with unlimited treats and coffee.

When film actress Daisy Lemon comes in for a taste of the Star Studded Latte being served at the Bean Hive, Roxy Bloom is excited to serve her one. It would be good for promotion for Roxy to get a photo of the famous actress drinking her creation, only Roxy is witness to Daisy's kidnapping.

The Star Studded Latte is now know as the Kidnap Latte, bringing national attention to the Bean Hive, attention that's not necessarily welcome.

With production on hold and Stephen Lemon, Daisy's husband, as the number one suspect, Roxy puts back on her law hat to help Stephen not only clear his name, but find Daisy before Honey Springs is no longer known for the cute, southern, lake tourist town due to the sudden spotlight on the cozy town.

My opinion:

          I love it and it works as standalone which is great point for new reader. Now of course it's better read in order but if you missed a few or just discover this series with this instalment you have all the necessary background to be swept into the story without feeling like you are missing important information.

Roxy is a great heroine and aunt Maxi is a character we can't forget like a whole bunch of Honey Spring residents. With a film production the whole city is excited and in a flurry of activity  which is good for the city until the actress disappear and lights are on Honey Spring for bad reasons.

Poor Patrick is doing his best to support Roxy fully even if he doesn't like knowing she can be in danger and that was really cute .Pepper and Sassy the dogs are a little less seen in this instalment we do get enough to be smiling while deep immersed in the mystery.

The investigation and mystery are wonderfully written to keep us on edge so as often with this series this is a great southern mystery to recommend  with of course the recipe in bonus ( still must try some).

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers ( A Camper & Criminals Cozy 6) by Tonya Kappes

Hello again!

      This time for a new release in a series i discovered this year from Tonya Kappes " a Camper & Criminals Cozy" series so without more delay here is my point of view on this new instalment.

Happy Reading

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

ISBN:  179898122X

Genre: cozy mystery, southern

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 Welcome to Normal, Kentucky~ where nothing is normal. A Campers and Criminal Mystery Series is another brainchild of USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes. If you love her quirky southern characters and small town charm with a mystery to solve, you're going to love her new cozy mystery series!

When the principal of Normal High School asks Mae West to teach a semester on small town economics, since she helped bring the thriving economy in Normal, Kentucky when she used her brilliant ideas to bring the Happy Trails Campground back to life, Mae is thrilled and happy to teach the young people.

But when a fellow teacher and archery Coach Roger Carlson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in one of Happy Trails Campground campers with an arrow sticking out of his back, it puts a damper on the thriving campground when tourists cancel their reservations and Mae's excitement to teach.

Mae's hankering to snoop into the coach's private life and find out exactly why he was renting a camper in Happy Trails and not living at home with his young wife. Her efforts don’t leave her short on suspects. Especially, since Mae uncovered many unhappy parents who had relied on an archery scholarship as their child's ticket to get out of Normal and go to college.

Mae has to be careful or she just might find an arrow with her name written on it.

My opinion:

          Perhaps my favourite story in this series so far. So much suspense, so many murders (yes not just 1 and i won't say more about that) , so many twists and of course a big dosis of humour. This is a page turner!

i love the laudromat team ^^, those are so funny and they have such big heart. i will gladly sign for such friend even if they can be nosy .  Violet is still there ( not fan of her at all) but we see a new side of her personality as well.

We do learn more about  Hank's family too ( man i can't stand his sister!)  and it really helped us to understand him better. His romance with Mae is going slowly, step by step and i absolutely love that! Mae also reveals some of her past so we understand her better.

it was really an excellent read! to recommend if you need some southern charm book and a great cozy!

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

A Charming Blend ( a Magical Cures Mystery and A Killer Coffee Mystery crossover Mystery) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all!!!

                       I hope you had a great relaxing Sunday which allowed you some good reading time. Mine was quite busy in fact but this novella was simply the perfect reads i needed excellent and not long  ( really could have been longer but then no time for the rest of daily tasks).
It's a cross over as it's said in the title but while i've started bothj series i'm way behind in at least one of them and still could enjoy this novella without troubles so  don't hesitate and try it!



Happy reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery, paranormal, christmas novella, crossover

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :
                     
 You won’t want to miss this crossover tale of two of your favorite cozy mystery sleuths, June Heal from the Magical Cures Mystery Series and Roxanne Bloom from the Killer Coffee Series.

When Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane got a gift card at the Full Moon Treesort in Whispering Falls, Kentucky, they figured it’d be a fantastic honeymoon.

When June Heal heard from the Whispering Falls Newspaper report from editor Faith Mortimer that there was a nosy coffee barista coming to town and she needed an eye kept on her, June was quick to put Mr. Prince Charming on the tourist, Roxanne Bloom.

When a dead body is discovered during the annual Whispering Fall tree lightening, Roxy Bloom just can’t seem to keep her nose out of it, even though she feels like something strange is going on in the cozy town.

June Heal is using powers, she never thought she’d use, to keep tourist Roxy Bloom away from the crime scene.

Will the two feisty sleuths come together to solve this murder before Roxy’s honeymoon is over or before June Heal uses all of her powers to keep Roxy away from their secrets of Whispering Falls?

My opinion:

          This is a novella so of course it feels too short but still it's a wonderful cross over between two great series. Even if i'm not up to date in both series i didn't feel like i was missing any important info so this a wonderful advantage for those who would be new to one or both series.

Magic and christmas is a good mix when you add a little investigation in it.

I recommend this novella to both readers of the series Killer coffee series and/or Magical Cures Mystery series but also to those simply wanting a good novella set at Christmas time with a good dosis of humour and romance.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder ( A Camper & Criminals Cozy 5) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all!!

          I really want to do better this year but i still to improve a little. Today i will share with you my opinion on the new Tonya Kappes'book which release today "Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder"...It's book 5 in a series and i admit i'm new to it so it was a try because i rarely start a series so far from the beginning; but i was happily surprised because you really don't need to have started the series before reading this instalment.

Oh now i will be sure to read precedent books but you can start with this one without hesitation.

now ....Happy Reading!

Publisher: Tonya Kappes

Publication: 2019

Genre: cozy mystery, southern

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 18+

Description from goodreads :

 You don't want to miss out on book 5 of this hilarious and very popular cozy mystery series from USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes.

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where nothing is . . . NORMAL!

Mae West, owner of Happy Trails Campground, never thought she would become an actress like her namesake. Calling herself an actress might be far stretch as she plays a minor role in the local Civil War reenactment BATTLE AT CAMP WILDCAT.

When the reenactment doesn't go as planned, not one but two of the town's folks aren't playing dead. . .they were MURDERED!
Come to find out there was a prison break and the serial killer is believed to be in Normal and someone has stolen a motorhome from Happy Trails Campground.

Are these connected?

Mae lets boyfriend and hunky detective, Hank Sharp, follow all the leads about the murders and on the trail of the serial killer because she's got bigger s'mores in the fire.

The motorhome owners have filed a lawsuit and suing her for the deed to Happy Trails Campground. Mae has embraced Normal and there's nothing or no one going to take her campground. She's determined to find the motorhome and return it to the owners before she hands over any deed to anyone.

Mae just might find out that tapping into her namesake just might come in handy when coming face to face with a serial killer.

My opinion:

          Really great! Even if i haven't read (yet) the first 4books in this series i had to trouble to meet and come to enjoy Normal and its inhabitants. The southern charm is well present and the author is really talented to make us live it even if we are an ocean apart it's really great cozy mystery with action, wonderful characters, well written intrigue and just the southern charm touch we have come to really love.

Mae is courageous and i really appreciate her, we learn that she had difficulties which are stories in precedent books ( like a dead husband)  but it's not like we are missing something. We have the right dose of information and background to understand and appreciate her , i will be very happy to read  book 1 to 4 of course but i'm happy starting with this one.

Hank sound like the perfect knight, protective, funny and he cares for animals which is a big plus. i loved to see him with Mae and i'm curious of what will happen since it's looks like they still have a lot to learn about and from each other.

The rest of the team is simply wonderful as well so i can't really pick a favourite yet.

If you want a excellent cozy mystery set in the South , one that could work as stand alone but also offer you more this is the perfect one for you! You can jump into this one without having read any other in the series yet without regret.

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Dead as a Doornail ( Kenni Lowry 5) by Tonya Kappes [ early review ]

hello to all!!

                  So first thank you to all of you who helped to make my birthday special  you really are the best *hugs*

Now, i had to wait until i was less dizzy to be able to read novel but now i feel a little better so i'm trying to make up for teh time i lost and today i'm sharing with you my opinion on a future release in hope you have the time to get up to date in this series if you haven't done so yet.

On the program; Dead as a Doornail fifth instalment in the Kenni Lowry Mystery series by Tonya Kappes.

Happy Reading!!!

Publisher: Henery Press

Publication: 2018

ASIN:  1635113342

Genre: cozy mystery

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. And doesn’t our Sheriff Kenni Lowry know that? Well, she knows a lot of things.

Lucy Lowell takes great pride in writing negative reviews in the local newspaper for anything that does not go her way. When Lucy is found dead, it appears to be from natural causes.

But Sheriff Kenni Lowry knows there is more to it because the ghost of her grandfather, the ex-sheriff, is standing over the body.

His presence can only mean one thing: Murder!

Since Kenni’s relationship with Deputy Finn Vincent has heated up, Kenni is having trouble conducting the investigation without Finn questioning her every move.

Can Kenni unravel the mystery on her own or will she have to tell Finn the real reason she knows it was murder—the ghost of her poppa?

It’s blowin’ up a storm and only Kenni knows how it’ll end.

My opinion:

          Such a good mystery ^^.I've always loved a good investigation  and with this story it was perfect. i loved to see how Kenni was progressing despite a mayor making things difficult and a very long list of suspects. Really the story was perfectly balanced between the investigation , the romance and the touch of humour.

Kenni and Finn work wonderfully together and their relationship deepens but there is still secret between them as Poppa 's help is still something that Kenni keeps to herself in fear to loose him. Duke is still the perfect dog so intelligent and courageous.

and of course Kenni's mother is still  trying to get things done her way and annoying her daughter to no ends^^

This is really a great series we love to follow as we are learning something new each time and each story gets better than the last so i do recommend it without hesitation if you want a good cozy mystery with southern charm.

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer:Source: a copy in exchange for an honest review, no other compensation was received.  All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book