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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: The Riverside Maid (The Waterfront Women, Book Three) by AnneMarie Brear

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Riverside Maid (The Waterfront Women, Book Three) by AnneMarie Brear – a compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Godwin. 295 pages, Kindle EditionPublished March 20, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: From Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: A Grave Situation: A Page-turning, Small Town Whodunnit Murder Mystery by Joy Patrick

Welcome to my review of A Grave Situation, the 10th book in the Magnolia Manor Mystery series. 178 pages, Kindle EditionMarch 25, 2025 Here’s another entertaining installment in a page-turning mystery series! I read this latest entry in one sitting. When a local fishing tournament brings an eclectic group of guests to the inn, Lilly Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday March 22, 2025 🐰

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson This is a southern cozy debut mystery that I absolutely loved! Madeline Brimley is Continue reading
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Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2025 Edition

On the third Wednesday of each month, I’ll feature a cozy mystery I read long ago. Backlist titles make my heart sing, and hopefully you’ll find some new to you reads for your cozy TBR. This month we’re going back to the year 2012! Mr. Churchill’s Secretary (Maggie Hope #1) by Susan Elia MacNeal384 pages, Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Murder in Covent Garden (Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet Mystery, Book Four) by Anita Davison

(Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet Mystery, Book Four) by Anita Davison – a gripping and unputdownable Golden Age cozy crime mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Helena Dixon and Verity Bright. 278 pages, Kindle EditionMarch 14, 2025 Publication DateBoldwood Books About the Book: Nobody should be in the market… for murder! Even though its Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Murder at Merivale Manor (Kitty Goring Investigates, Book 1) by Ella Strike

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Murder at Merivale Manor (Kitty Goring Investigates, Book 1) by Ella Strike – the delightful first book in the Kitty Goring Investigates historical cozy mystery series. Murder, mystery, and a dash of romance—Kitty’s got her hands full in this charming whodunit! 155 pages, Kindle Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review: BYE BYE BLACKBIRD by Elizabeth Crowens (A BABS NORMAN HOLLYWOOD MYSTERY)

I’m delighted to share a review of BYE BYE BLACKBIRD by Elizabeth Crowens as part of the Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tour. Be sure to enter the giveaway linked at the end of this post! February 17 – March 14, 2025 Virtual Book TourGenre: Golden Age of Hollywood Private Investigator novel with satirePublished by: Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Murder at Mill Ponds House (The Iris Woodmore Mysteries, Book Six) by Michelle Salter

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Murder at Mill Ponds House (The Iris Woodmore Mysteries, Book Six) by Michelle Salter – a gripping new mystery for fans of Verity Bright, Clara McKenna, and Helena Dixon. 281 pages, Kindle EditionExpected publication March 9, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: When Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (February 2025)

I am continuing to use reading as my escape from the messy world. The news is hard to read and everything just feels like a lot. I am so thankful for books and the wonderful escapes that they are. This month I read 30 books, 9 of them on audio. I mostly read cozy mysteries, Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
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