Tag Archives: Gemma

TILL DEATH DO US TART By H.Y. Hanna

Posted on May 15, 2022 by bettylouise31

TThink Positive! In the latest tale from Cotswolds, we find Muesli getting ready to enter the Cotswold Cat Fancy Show. Gemma’s mother is determined to enter Muesli. Gemma and Delvin’s plans to spend a weekend together go awry when Delvin … Continue reading →

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THE BODY ON BAKER’S STREET ByVicky Delany

Posted on May 9, 2022 by bettylouise31

Think Positive! The second book in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery. I found a spellbinding book with characters developed in-depth. The location description will place you in a bookstore and tearoom. The actions of Moriarty are right on.Gemma Doyle is … Continue reading →

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MUFFINS AND MOURNING TEA By H. Y. Hanna

Posted on April 13, 2022 by bettylouise31

Think Positive! All the covers of the Oxford Tearoom series are adorable and this one did not let us down. They are gentle easy reading and will hold your interest. The scenes of Muesli are delightful as are those of … Continue reading →

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 #A SANDAL IN SCARLET by Vicky Delany

Posted on November 20, 2018 by bettylouise31

THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! In the fourth book of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries Gemma and Jayne are hosting a fundraiser and auction at the tea shop. It was interrupted by the murder of the director of the fundraiser, Kathy Lamb. … Continue reading →

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THE CAT OF THE BASKERVILLES By Vicki Delaney

Posted on February 13, 2018 by bettylouise31

Vicky Delaney is one of my favorite authors, this is not a cat book, regardless of the title and cover. The name of the book is a play on the Shakespeare tale of HOUNDS OF THE BASKERVILLES. It is a … Continue reading →

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ELEMENTARY SHE READ By Vicky Delany

Posted on March 14, 2017 by bettylouise31

A cozy mystery located in the small town of West London. At first, I had trouble understanding if the bookshop was in England or the United States. I felt the characters were well developed. Once I was into the story … Continue reading →

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ALL-BUTTER SHORT DEAD By H. Y. Hanna

Posted on August 16, 2016 by bettylouise31

The cover is delightful. It is well-written and an easy to read. I was disappointed that there was not more information on Gemma decision to leave her job. Why the bank loan if she had savings? The answer to the … Continue reading →

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TWO DOWN, BUN TO GO By H. Y. Hanna

Posted on April 19, 2016 by bettylouise31

H. Y. Hanna does not disappoint in the third book of the Tearoom Oxford series. A fascinating cozy mystery of the murder of Professor of one the Oxford colleges. Seth is found standing over the body of the professor with … Continue reading →

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