Joy Patrick
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BOOK REVIEW: A Fatal Footnote: A Suspenseful, Cozy Murder Mystery Whodunnit by Joy Patrick
I’m so happy to share a review of A Fatal Footnote: A Suspenseful, Cozy Murder Mystery Whodunnit by Joy Patrick, available on Kindle now, July 22, 2025. This short novella is a prequel to jump start the Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series (book 1 came out a couple years ago, Murder By the Book ) 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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BOOK REVIEW: A Fatal Attraction (Magnolia Manor Mysteries, Book 9) by Joy Patrick
Happy Tuesday! I’m happy to feature a review of A Fatal Attraction, book nine in Joy Patrick’s cozy mystery series Magnolia Manor Mysteries. Be sure to get your hands on this page-turning, small town whodunnit murder mystery. 160 pages, Kindle Edition Expected publication January 21, 2025 About the Book: A string of murdered scientists baffles Continue reading
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Book Announcement and Review: The JJ Kamaras Mystery Series (Four Books Together!) by Joy Patrick
I’m excited to announce the release of The JJ Kamaras Mysteries, a complete four book series by Joy Patrick! “Join JJ and her gal pals as they seem to find trouble at every turn and can’t help but put their sharp wits together to crack cases along the way!” Grab your copy on Amazon (available Continue reading
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Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (October 2024)
Here are the titles I gave five stars this month. A list of all the titles I read this month is at the end of this post. This month I read 26 books in total, including 13 on audio. It was a delightful reading month, which I appreciated as both kids were sick at different Continue reading
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📚Book Review: A Dead Giveaway: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Joy Patrick 📚
I am delighted to share a review of A Dead Giveaway: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery, the newest entry to the Magnolia Manor Mystery series by Joy Patrick! 172 pages, Kindle Edition October 15, 2024 About the Book: Have your eyes ever deceived you? They’re about to… In sleepy Drifter’s Cove, a fall Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday October 13, 2024☕
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? A Scandal in Mayfair (Lily Adler Mystery #5) by Katharine Schellman About the Book: Sometimes danger lurks in plain sight, 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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