Mysterious Saturday Review: Diva Cooks a Goose

Sophie's ready to have a very Merry Christmas with her family, until someone in her sister's neighborhood steals all the presents. Sophie's recently separated sister-in-law's father brings another woman to dinner leaving everyone feeling uncomfortable.

Unfortunately this woman is familiar to the family. They're attending her Boxing Day party the next day. There the woman makes another scene, angering Sophie's family. It's not long before she turns up dead. The murder weapon appears to be a present re-gifted many times over.

Amidst many suspects and many family issues, Sophie needs to unravel the murder before it's pinned on one of her family members.

My Thoughts: I really love this series. I love the quirky characters, the decorating tips, and the cozy neighborhood. This is the 4th book in the series and just as enjoyable as always. I loved reading the Christmas mystery. There were plot twists, budding romances, crazy family members, and lots of food.

Cover Thoughts: Cozy and inviting.

Source: my Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Farm Fresh Murder

Becca's twin sister calls her own morning and begs her to come to work on her day off. Leaving her jam on the stove, Becca rushes over. She realizes someone's been murdered at the farm market.

Straight away, her friend becomes the main suspect. Almost immediately, he goes into hiding after talking with the police. Becca wants to talk with him - to help him clear his name. She hitches a ride to his house to search for clues to his disappearance, where she finds the murder weapon just as the police arrive.

Becca digs a little deeper into the death, discovering more stone walls than she imagines. People don't like her poking her nose into their business. For the most part, people keep to themselves at the market. But Becca's determined to uncover the truth. Will she uncover something more sinister than she ever imagined?

My Thoughts: The first in a new series complete with recipes! This series boats a fresh setting for a fun mystery - with a little romance, a lot of suspects, and plenty of secrets.

The Cover: Eye catching and very different

Source: My Library

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Mysterious Saturday Review: Tressed to Kill

Grace Ann returns home after a divorce and back to her mother's beauty salon. When an uppity woman comes into the shop looking for a haircut as her usual place couldn't fit her in, she causes trouble. She takes a phone call that allows the dye to stay in her hair too long. Her hair streaks turn orange and she threatens shut down the business. Later that night Grace Ann and her mother stumble across this woman's body.

Now they're the prime suspects for murder. Grace Ann and the rest of the staff at the salon take it upon themselves to gather information in hopes of clearing Grace Ann's mother. Someone doesn't want them digging and leaves messages to warn them off the case.

That doesn't stop Grace Ann, even when the attacks increase in malice. Will she stick her neck out too far?



My Thoughts: The first in a new series complete with beauty recipes and Southern charm. The secondary characters add flair. There's just a hint of romance making this new cozy a pure delight.

The Cover: very cute!

The Source: ILL from the library system

Mysterious Saturday Review: Glazed Murder

Suzanne bought a donut shop directly after her divorce from Max. She's struggling to make it work and adapt to her crazy schedule - getting up and into the store by 2 AM and sleeping at 8 PM. One morning, she just makes it the store when she spies a body thrown out onto the street.

She doesn't get a good look at the person, but she scared when she realizes it's murder. Although the police have their own investigation going, she can't help wondering if they're looking in the right place. She's nervous that the killer could be coming after her next. Everyone around her seems to be telling her something different.

A former policeman is helping dig around. Her assistant wants to be part of the team, but Suzanne doesn't want anything happening to the young girl. Her ex-husband seems to be there every time she turns around. Her mother's driving her crazy. Then there's Jake. As the police, he's hurt she doesn't believe he can do the job, but as a man, he could be just the thing she needs to hep her move on from her past.

She and her best friend Grace start asking questions about the murder. The deeper they dig, the more they uncover and the more questions arise. Could what they uncover put them into danger?

My Thoughts: I craved donuts while reading this book. I loved hearing about the baking side of making donuts and working in the shop while trying to generate more customers. It also contains donut recipes. Overall, I Loved it.

I can't wait for the next one, Fatally Frosted coming in August.

The Cover: Simple, yet cute.

Source: Purchased

Mysterious Saturday Review: Cook the Books

Chloe’s still reeling from her breakup with chef boyfriend Josh, who moved to Hawaii . She misses him something fierce, but the new addition to her BFFs family helps ease the pain a little. Although she know needs to find a part time job to pay for all the baby items for Patrick.

She finds the perfect job, helping to organize a cookbook of Boston restaurants with the son of a famous chef. Chloe hears that Digger, Josh’s friend, has a new restaurant opening soon. She volunteers to call him and set up a tasting with her boss and his father.

When Chloe arrives at Digger’s apartment for the tasting a little bit early to help set up, she discovers a fire truck blocking her way. Digger’s apartment building set on fire, with him trapped inside. At first, it looks like an accident, but the more Chloe talks to other chefs for the cookbook, the more she uncovers.

When Josh shows up to find answers, Chloe finds herself in hot water. On one hand, she’s so happy to see him, but so angry with him for leaving. Does he have the best intentions or will she be setting herself up for another heartbreak?

Could Chloe be engaging with a killer who wants to advance in the chef world or could it be a woman wronged out for revenge? Will she uncover the truth before she says too much to the wrong person?

My thoughts: The fifth book in the Gourmet Girl series(a mother-daughter author team) mixes murder, romance, jobs and friendships with food, lots of food. I like how this one covers more relationships while the murder seems to take a backseat. I love food books, but they always make me hungry.

The Cover: Nice, I do love the deadly food type covers

Source: reviewed for www.teensreadtoo.com

Mysterious Saturday Review: Town in a Blueberry Jam

Candy attends the 41st Berry Festival in her sleepy Maine town where she sells all things blueberry made from the blueberry she owns with her father. She attends the Blueberry pageant with her friend (who's daughter could become Queen this year) only to find it a most entertaining program.

While usually contestants are in high school, this year social gossip Sapphire Vine enters. When she wins the pageant, everyone is surprised - but more so when she turns up murdered in her own home.

When a friend gets accused of murder, Candy knows he couldn't possible have committed the crime. Now she's off to prove what really happened that night.

Breaking and entering, interviewing towns people, and taking over Sapphire Vine's job to search for clues help get Candy started in her investigation. She's just hoping she can prove the police wrong before something happens to her.

My Thoughts: An adorable first book in a new series complete with small town charm

The Cover: Cute - I love the sleepy town look, just perfect

Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: The Proof is in the Pudding

Della learns that her almost daughter is in trouble - the romantic kind. She's fallen for a heartless man who breaks her heart and then proceeds to blackmail her. But their trouble is just beginning. When her father learns she's heartbroken, he punches the man at a cooking contest. An hour or so later, there's a disturbance and then the find the man on the floor dead.

Now the police are after John as the main suspect for wanting to protect his daughter. John doesn't know the whole story, but Della commits a crime to recover embarrassing evidence used as blackmail. Now she's also on the key suspect list. Can Della and John figure out who really murdered this man before one them ends up behind bars?

My Thoughts: This is the 3rd in a foodie series that I devour, a cute fund read with a lovable cast of characters.

Cover: Fun
Source: My library