Monthly Archives: June 2014

BY STONE, BY BLADE, BY FIRE by Kate Whilhelm

Posted on June 26, 2014 by bettylouise31

Barbara Hollaway mystery and courtroom drama. The characters catch your attention as the story opens a man is Frank’s office asking for help. He hands Frank an envelope and grasping with his last breath “Don’t let them have it”. Barbara accepts a … Continue reading →

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BOGY’S ACE IN THE HOLE by Marja McGraw

Posted on June 24, 2014 by bettylouise31

What pleasant surprise to read a mystery that has very little violence and uses the characters to give a POSITIVE SPIN throughout the entire book. The characters are well developed that you want to more about. I especially like the … Continue reading →

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GRAND CRU HEIST (Winemaker Series)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by bettylouise31

A new author for me. Benjamin Cooker, a noted winemaker is Carjack, beaten left for dead. Recovering he learns not only his car was stolen but his wallet and notebook with all his notes on wines. After this there are … Continue reading →

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NINE LIVES TO DIE by Rita Mae Brown

Posted on June 24, 2014 by bettylouise31

Another good visit with Harry and Mrs Murphy. Harry and Fair are helping with fund rising for Silver Linnings, a boy’s camp for problem boys. They are delivering goods to the needy collected by the area’s churches. While out exploring … Continue reading →

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MURDER MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH by Nancy Martin

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bettylouise31

The crazy, zany and humorous Blackbird Sisters are back for another adventure. This one my favorite series. Nora and Mick have separated again. Libby has an accident and is recovering in hi scale hotel with the driver. Emma is pregnant … Continue reading →

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BOGEY NIGHTS by Marja McGraw

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bettylouise31

A very creative mystery series where the present is combine with the 1940s. While not fixing a cozy there is no sex or violence and two golden labs. A new author for me and I will read her again. The … Continue reading →

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NIGHTS OF RAIN & STARS by Maeve Binchy

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bettylouise31

Looking down on Aghia Anna’s Harbor 4 tourists and Andreas watch in horror as a boat explores in the water. The tourists were there for a vacation. All left problems behind them. Unable to help with the rescue they eat … Continue reading →

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A CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED DEATH by Nancy Martin

Posted on June 19, 2014 by bettylouise31

The Blackbird Sisters are a fun and fast read for me. This book disappointed me as it had no real plot. There a number of themes that didn’t seem to go anywhere. Nora and Mick have separated again. Libby and … Continue reading →

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CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE TO DIE by Nancy Martin

Posted on June 19, 2014 by bettylouise31

Kitty calls NORA at the last minute to cover the introduction to the Brinker Bra. She meets old acquaintances at it and Richard D’earth there. Libby and Emma enliven the story with their crazy actions. Starks to find Emma on … Continue reading →

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ON THE NINTH DAY by Jenny Gill

Posted on June 19, 2014 by bettylouise31

I found,this book fascinating and easy to read. This the first time for me to read this author. It won’t be the last. It not a romance or mystery just gentle story of the lives of three owners of Smudge … Continue reading →

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