Showing posts with label Mary Kennedy. Show all posts
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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Mysterious Saturday Review: Premonition of Murder

 * Book 3 in the Dream Club Mystery series *
When Taylor and Ali are invited to lunch at the famous Beaux Reeves mansion, they couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, they're only shown the outside of the house. It's reclusive heiress wants to pick their brains.

She's had a premonition of her death. The sister reassure her that dream interpretation can take on many forms. Relief eases the heiress's mind.

However, her dream becomes reality. Ali and Taylor are heartbroken and determined to discover the culprit. Could this death be connected to the past?
My Thoughts: I really love this series - for the Southern mentions, the candy shop, the sisters, and the dream club. I love that differences between the Dream Club members. I adored learning more about the displays in the candy story. Dana is amazing! I loved learning more about the mansion and items inside. I enjoyed the moments with Noah. Of course the food mentioned at the dream club meeting make my mouth water. Looking forward to the next addition in the series.

Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Recommended for your cozy section

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Mysterious Saturday Review: Dream A Little Scream

 * Book 2 in the Dream Club Mystery series *
Taylor and Ali can't believe their good fortune when celebrity chef Sonia Scott is forced to stay in town one more day and wants to do a book signing at their shop. They're excited for the publicity the event will bring - until Sonia dies in a horrible manner.

At first, it appears she died from an allergy attack, but as the clues separate, it appears that someone deliberately murdered her. Now Taylor and Ali attempt to pick up the pieces of their store's reputation by solving the murder so their live can return back to normal.

With a few dead ends, it's time to call their dream club in to help figure out what really happened that morning.
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed the second book in this southern series. I liked the questions surrounding the death or celebrity chef and learning more of her background. I loved learning more about the candy shop and their plans to drum up business for the future. Of course I love reading about the desserts the dream club eats. I really like learning more about dreams and their meanings. I wouldn't mind attending one of these sessions, just as long as my life isn't in danger. So looking forward to the next book in the series!

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Final Thoughts: Another mouth watering read filled with friendship, family drama, a little romance, and of course murder. Be sure to add this one to your list!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Top Ten Tuesday: Authors

This week's topic is:  Top Authors I've Only Read One Book From But NEED to Read More. I went through my books read on Goodreads - when I came to ten, I stopped, but I'm sure there is more! After all I have a HUGE TBR list! 

One book I read of the author - but I need to read more because these were really good!

Open Road SummerFamous in LoveBeing Sloane JacobsEverything Leads to YouWish You Were Italian (If Only . . . #2)
Don't Call Me BabyFor the Longest Time (Harvest Cove, #1)
Nightmares Can Be Murder (Dream Club, #1)
Allies and AssassinsSteelheart (Reckoners, #1)

What authors do you need to read more from?

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Mysterious Saturday Review: Nightmares can be Murder

Taylor moves to Savannah to help her sister Ali with her struggling business. Ali belongs to a group of women who talk about and interpret their dreams. Even though Taylor doesn't believe in understanding dreams (she hasn't dreamed for years), she joins the group as a way to meet people. When one woman claims to see a dream from the future, a murder, things get interesting. Especially when the murder happens, almost exactly from the dream.

On the surface, the local dance instructor seemed perfectly normal. Soon Taylor learns that appearances can be deceiving and even her sister had a fling with him.  As she digs around in his past, she uncovers more and more secrets about the ladies from the dream club. Could one of them be the murderer?

My Thoughts: I loved the start of this new series.  After reading this book, I tried to pay more attention to my dreams - but they were so strange, it's hard to come up with any explanation. I wouldn't mind attending a meeting or two on dreams - and not just for the delicious treats. Those sounded amazing. I'd also love to wonder into Ali's shop of vintage candy. Yum! I enjoyed the relationship between the two sisters and how Taylor tried not to push Ali into her way of thinking. I enjoyed learning more about Savannah and the Southern etiquette and hospitality. A fantastic start to a new series; I can't wait to see what happens next to the sisters.

Cover Thoughts: Really Cute
Source: ARC sent for review