This is the 10th book in the Will Travel for Trouble series, in which Minnie drives her RV around the country with Ben, her 18th century ghostly companion, and finds murder at every stop. In Trouble at Pelican Penthouse, Minnie rents a beach house on the Gulf coast for a week because all the RV parks in the area are full. Minnie uncovers evidence of illegal shark fishing and soon after, a man is found dead. Can Minnie solve the mystery?

One of the best things about this series is that they're so short that they can be read in an hour or 2 but don't sacrifice quality. I love the richness of the setting, how well the characters are drawn; and an intricate plot with lots of red herrings and plot twists to keep you guessing.

Overall, this is another great entry in an already great series and one I recommend to anyone looking for a quick read or who enjoys cozy mysteries.

4 1/2 stars

This series would make a great drinking game; every time Scarlett's face turns flaming red, take a shot. Every time the names "Harry" and "Ginger" are used, take a shot. Every time Harrison makes Scarlett weak in the knees take a shot. Meanwhile, I guarantee you'll be passed out drunk by chapter 3.

Out of all the books I've read in this series, I like this one the best. The plot was really well done, I couldn't put the book down! While the moaning about the no-dating rule is grating on my last nerve, it really didn't feel like a big part of this book (like it was in the previous books.) The bombshell at the end was enough to make me immediately start the next in the series, though, so I will say that despite Scarlett and Viv acting like a couple of immature teenagers, I am hooked on this series.

Overall, very entertaining, engrossing and enjoyable. (I love alliteration. It fills me with joy)

The latest exploits of the Mim's Whims women has them going to a Guy Fawkes party at a house owned by Harry Harrison's boss. After an altercation, one of Harry Harrison's co-workers is found dead and Ginger Scarlett sets out to prove Harrison's innocence.

I dived into this right after finishing At The Drop Of A Hat, and there was a lot to like. The plot was very well done, I don't think I ever had a firm suspect in mind, and the culprit was a surprise. With that being said, the ending was too far-fetched and improbable for me to give it 5 stars. I did like that this book revealed a little more about Harrison's and Viv's pasts. Considering what an integral part of the story they are, there hasn't been much detail on them up until now, and the characters are one-dimensional. Also a shame, since the charming characters make the series as good as it is.

Overall, a great read and I'm already looking forward to the next in the series.

In Earthbound Bones, the angel Galmadriel finds herself earthbound after a daring act caused her to fall from Heaven. With no communication from her superiors, Galmadriel is forced to find her way in an unfamiliar world as she tries to solve the mystery of a little boy hit and killed by a car and the murder of the woman living next door. Galmadriel must connect the dots and find a killer in the hopes that she will redeem herself and be allowed back into Heaven.

This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the 4 books in the Psychic Seasons series as it is frequently referenced in the book. I read (and loved) the Psychic Seasons series last year, so when this sequel came up on Netgalley, I snapped it up. I loved the premise of the guardian angel Galmadriel having to adapt to being a human. Or, at least, an angel in a human body.

The whole fish-out-of-water theme has always appealed to me, and I enjoyed watching Galmadriel adjust to human life, particularly her struggles with the coffee maker and experiencing a BLT for the first time (That BLT sounded really good, too!). I also enjoyed her reunion with the Psychic Seasons ladies. It was rather like visiting old friends when they showed up in the story, with Amethyst plucking auras, Kat winning bets and Gustavia's funky skirts.

The plot was well-paced and unfolded neatly. I loved the scenes with Craig's mind, it was fascinating, both haunting and enthralling. And as the main plot of solving the murders progressed, the secondary plot of Julius going missing and the block on Galmadriel's powers snuck in there and added another layer to the already rich plot. I love how the author expertly weaves several books together with one theme, and this one, ending neatly with a cliffhanger, always leaves me wanting more.

Overall, a fantastic read and a great sequel to the Psychic Seasons series.

This is one of my favorite book series although the last one wasn't as good. This book bounced back with a good plot and laugh out loud funny moments. Mrs. Berns cracks me up, she's the perfect sidekick and her banter with Mira are always the highlight of the book. Can't wait for the next!

Grilled For Murder is book 2 in the Country Store Mystery series. It can be read as a stand-alone, the few mentions of the 1st book are explained and don't detract from the current story.

I really enjoyed the book; the main plot kept me guessing right to the end I thought the victim could've been introduced a little more before she was killed; all you know about her is that people didn't like her. A little more depth in the character would've made her death have more of an impact. I liked the secondary plot, the mystery about the death of Jim's brother. I hope that will continue into the next book.

It still bothers me that Robbie's store isn't called Pots 'N Pancakes, though.

Overall, an enjoyable book to a series that's shaping up to be a favorite.

Aunt Bessie, who grew up in Ohio before moving home to England as a teenager, is having a good old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner for 40 of her closest friends. She visits a local farm to make arrangements for the turkey when one of the farmers finds the skeleton of a man hidden in one of the barns. Aunt Bessie is thrown into a 60 year old mystery and works to unravel what happened and to bring a killer to justice.

I love this charming cozy mystery series. Aunt Bessie is a Miss Marple-ish old woman who finds one dead body after another and can't resist solving crimes with the decades of information she has cultivated during her life on the beautiful Isle of Man.

I thought the plot in this book was pretty basic; it wasn't difficult at all to figure it out and a majority of the book was filler. I'm trying to understand the point of the new police inspector that no one likes.

Also, I'm seeing more and more cozy mysteries taking great pains to point out how many bodies the MC has found, and this one is no exception. The issue I have is that the very heart of cozy mysteries is having an MC that keeps finding bodies. It's something one has to accept if one reads a lot of cozy mysteries. So stop pointing it out, it just pulls me right out of the story.

Overall, a good read a great series but needs to pare back the filler and beef up the plot if I'm going to continue on much longer.

I'm not really sure what to think about this book. I haven't read any of the earlier books in the series, so this was my introduction to Miss Seeton. The plot; solving the murders of several children and the possible link to post office robberies was enjoyable, as was the charming locale of a small village in England.

The dialogue is what kept me from enjoying the book. In a few places, I had to re-read some passages several times just to understand what was being said. And it wasn't the British accent that confused me, it just seemed like it was double talk. An example; when Miss Seeton went to the Yard after drawing the 12 year old murder victim, there were 3 other people in the room and it was a round robin of who could confuse the conversation the most. I found it pulled me from the story and diminished my enjoyment.

Overall, a fine plot marred by confusing dialogue. It may appeal to people who enjoy older mysteries (the original book was written in the late 1960s) but just did not resonate with me.

I read Bones and Roses, Book 1 in the Cypress Bay series, last year and it was hands down one of the best books I read in 2015. So, when book 2 showed up on Netgalley, I couldn't hit the request button fast enough. I'm happy to say, the second book didn't disappoint, and this will probably be one of the best books I read in 2016!

The main character, Tish, is a property manager and a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for several years. In Swimsuit Body, a movie star rents out one of the properties Tish manages and is found dead a few days later. I really enjoyed the sort of cynical take on typical Hollywood behavior. While they Hollywood types were somewhat stereotypical, I guess I expected that to some extent. It would've felt weird if they were portrayed any different to what I perceive them to be.

The plot was very well done; lots of twists and no shortage of suspects (but not so many that it was difficult to keep track of them all.) The action-packed ending was a complete surprise, the actual culprit(s) were very low on my suspect list. The characters, as always, are well-drawn, realistic and likeable. The picturesque Northern California setting, it's so well described that it's easy to hear the crash of waves on the shore and smell the briny ocean breeze.

I recommend this book (and this series!) to anyone who likes a good mystery.

#31 in the Alex Delaware series, Breakdown is a story of mental health issues, secrets, lies and murder.

Alex is called one day to treat a woman who was put on a mental health hold (5150). He is told that she asked for him; Alex, however, never treated her, but did treat her son for a short period a few years prior.

Drawn into helping the woman, who later turns up dead from ingesting a poisonous plant, Alex, along with homicide detective Milo, works to solve her murder and find her missing son.

I couldn't put the book down, it was so good. Usually, Kellerman novels get bogged down in the middle, but not so with this one. The plot was steady through the book, and the ending was just right, apprehending the suspects through police work, not a car chase shoot 'em up climax.

For me, the only detraction in this story is that a few of the themes have been used in earlier books in the series. Which isn't really much of a criticism; after all, the main character is a psychologist so I'm not terribly surprised that some topics may be recycled. Still, the plot was riveting, complex and very enjoyable.

Lots of characters in this one, but it's not difficult to keep them straight. I loved the Chet Brett character ("You know the little mermaid statue? I made that.") made me giggle, In fact, the characters are what draws me to this series; always well-drawn, they are easy to relate to and likeable.

This book can be read as a stand-alone; there are a few references to prior books but would not confuse a first time reader. This is one of my favorite series, though, so I do recommend reading the whole series.