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Death in a Scottish Tower - Blog Tour

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  Review - 5 out of 5 Stars: I very much enjoyed the previous books in this series, and Lydia Travers’ previous series, The Scottish Ladies Detective Agency, so I was thrilled to get my hands on Death in a Scottish Tower. This time, Poppy is at Glasgow University for a commemoration ceremony, when she is consulted by a former student about an old mystery. Before she knows it, she’s tripping over bodies again. I had a wonderful time reading this book. Poppy is as entertaining and full of determination as ever. I like her, she’s lighthearted, but also gets on with the job of solving the crime. The mystery was an intriguing and slightly confusing one. I really had no idea of what was going on (in terms of motive) until right at the end. The quantity of deaths began to seem slightly excessive by the end. As well as the mystery, I enjoyed seeing some progress in the relationship between Poppy and the inspector.  Overall, this was another entertaining and intriguing murder mystery. ...
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Murder in a Cornish Teashop - Blog Tour

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  Review - 4 out of 5 stars: I have been enjoying Fliss Chester’s Cressida Fawcett series for years, so I was pleased to be able to sample Murder in a Cornish Teashop, the first book in her new Maddie Penrose series. I really enjoyed this book. I liked the two main characters, Maddie and Nor Penrose, and their relationship, very much. Though Nor seems much better able to take care of herself than Maddie! The plot was an interesting one. It seemed to start with to be lots of separate elements, but as the book went on, they all gradually came together. The setting was lovely. A Cornish seaside town, with the farms around it. I enjoyed the descriptions, which didn’t interfere with the pace of the plot at all.  The only, very slight, thing I didn’t like, was there being slightly too much peril for my taste. Maddie would keep on blundering into dangerous situations! However, I like the characters and setting enough to continue with the series.  Overall, this was an excellent s...
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Garters, Ghosts, and Wedding Toasts

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  Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I have loved every book in the Southern Ghost Hunter series. Garters, Ghosts, and Wedding Toasts was no exception. It was such a joy to be back with Verity and her friends (and Skunk!). This time around, her sister Melody jumps at the chance of a free wedding, and, of course, ghostly and murderous chaos ensues! This book was a lot of fun. There was a host of excellent suspects, a number of ghosts, not to mention wedding guests etc. I very much enjoyed watching Verity juggle all these things and try to keep her soon to be brother in law safe. As usual, she managed it. Overall, this book was a joy to read, an excellent addition to a favourite series. I can’t wait to read Verity’s next adventure. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.
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Blog Tour - Murder at Sea

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  Review - 4 out of 5 stars: I’ve been looking forward to reading Murder at Sea, and I really enjoyed it. Matt and Kitty unexpectedly end up on another trip to New York, this time on the trail of a long term adversary. I had a great time trying to solve the murders alongside Kitty and Matt. There were several excellent suspects, and being on board a ship made it harder to get information about them. The plot was good, moving in an unexpected direction several times. I always enjoy spending time with Kitty and Matt, and although I missed the animals, Alice, and other friends, there was always plenty to keep me entertained. Overall, this was an excellent mystery, with unexpected turns in the plot. I recommend the whole series. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. About the Author: Helena Dixon is the author of the internationally bestselling Miss Underhay cozy mystery series. She is a Black Country girl living in Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty-five...
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