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A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery) by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson #Review
A Murderous Misconception
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Setting – New York
Publisher: Polaris Press (May 8, 2020)
Paperback: 294 pages
ISBN-10: 1940801656
ISBN-13: 978-1940801650
Digital ASIN: B084GCHYL9
Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking announcement. Her boyfriend Andy’s assistant manager, Erikka, is pregnant, and apparently with his child. And when Erikka turns up dead, the Sheriff turns up the heat on Katie and Andy, certain that one of them is to blame. But Erikka wasn’t pregnant after all. Was Erikka’s misconception the only way she could conceive of stealing Andy from Katie?
When Katie finds planted evidence, it’s her friend and former detective, Ray, who insists on concealing it. Is it his growing affection for her that causes him to act against his training and code of ethics, or could he be responsible for Erikka’s death? Katie is afraid to find out.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
OMG, this one is a must-read for fans of this series!
Katie Bonner’s life is turned upside down and inside out when her boyfriend Andy is revealed for the cad he truly is. When his assistant manager, Erikka announces she is pregnant with his child and is later found dead, Katie becomes a prime suspect as does Andy. But we all soon learn it was a lie, there was no baby, one may say a MISCONCEPTION! And it may have gotten her killed but Katie didn’t do it and she is going to prove it!
I read this book in all one sitting. It truly is a turning point for our protagonist Katie Bonner and twists the series up in many new directions.
In addition to that, the mystery was filled with twists, red herrings, and suspects. The more Katie delves into the murder the more secrets and suspects come to light. It also reveals that Katie’s friends are there for her no matter what and she really needs them by her side. Ms. Bartlett and Ms. Lesson have created an extraordinary cast of characters.
This book is strong and very intense in sections. It will grab your attention and hold on tight.
I am so excited to see where these wonderful authors take this series. A Murderous Misconception is an excellent addition to a series I already loved. It is also a Perfect Escape!
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About the Authors
Lorraine Bartlett
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery
Gayle Leeson
Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent. Gayle has also written as Amanda Lee
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BOOK BLAST – A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery) by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson #Giveaway
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
by Lorraine Bartlett
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About A Murderous Misconception
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Publisher: Polaris Press (May 8, 2020)
Digital ASIN: B084GCHYL9
Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking announcement. Her boyfriend Andy’s assistant manager, Erikka, is pregnant, and apparently with his child. And when Erikka turns up dead, the Sheriff turns up the heat on Katie and Andy, certain that one of them is to blame. But Erikka wasn’t pregnant after all. Was Erikka’s misconception the only way she could conceive of stealing Andy from Katie?
When Katie finds planted evidence, it’s her friend and former detective, Ray, who insists on concealing it. Is it his growing affection for her that causes him to act against his training and code of ethics, or could he be responsible for Erikka’s death? Katie is afraid to find out.
About the Authors
Lorraine Bartlett
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery
Gayle Leeson
Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent. Gayle has also written as Amanda Lee
Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram
Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Kobo
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BOOK BLAST – A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery) by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
by Lorraine Bartlett
About A Murderous Misconception
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Publisher: Polaris Press (May 8, 2020)
Digital ASIN: B084GCHYL9
Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking announcement. Her boyfriend Andy’s assistant manager, Erikka, is pregnant, and apparently with his child. And when Erikka turns up dead, the Sheriff turns up the heat on Katie and Andy, certain that one of them is to blame. But Erikka wasn’t pregnant after all. Was Erikka’s misconception the only way she could conceive of stealing Andy from Katie?
When Katie finds planted evidence, it’s her friend and former detective, Ray, who insists on concealing it. Is it his growing affection for her that causes him to act against his training and code of ethics, or could he be responsible for Erikka’s death? Katie is afraid to find out.
About the Authors
Lorraine Bartlett
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery
Gayle Leeson
Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent. Gayle has also written as Amanda Lee
Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram
Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Kobo
Blast Participants
Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book
Have you signed up to be a Tour Host?
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2020 Reading Challenges – Year End Wrap Up
2020 Reading Challenges – Year End Wrap Up
Breast Cancer and COVID 19 dealt some whammies to my reading and reading challenges in 2020.
I was able to complete my GoodReads Reading Challenge because it is the only challenge that allowed me to lower my goal. Something I did after my first week of chemotherapy when I realized my late-night reading would not be happening and that chemo brain would be setting in.
I was also able to complete the Purrfect Reading Challenge.
The Purrfect Reading Challenge 2020
Hosted by Socrates’ Book Reviews…
I am signing up at the Kneading – Read 11-20 cat mysteries
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- Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
2.Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
3. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
4. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
5. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
6. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
7. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
8. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
9. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
10. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
11. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
12. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
13. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
14. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
15. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
16. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
17. Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
18. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
19. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
20. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
21. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
- Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
The Pick Your Poison Reading Challenge
Hosted by Take a walk down Gregory Road
This is a new challenge for me but looks like fun. I am signing up at the Baker’s Dozen Level with hopes of more.
Baker’s Dozen | 13 books
Choose one category from any 13 of the topics provided except for the wildcard books
| DATE FINISHED | CATEGORIES | BOOK (READ OR PLANNED) | |
| 1 | Making Stuff Up | ||
| A book with the word “maker” in the title | |||
| A book featuring a fictional language | |||
| A book about crafts or handiwork | Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney | ||
| A book about lies | |||
| 2 | Dark Genres | ||
| A cult classic book | |||
| A dark fantasy book | |||
| A gothic horror book | |||
| A speculative fiction book | |||
| 3 | Seconds | ||
| A book you find in a second hand store | |||
| The second book by an author | Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff | ||
| A book with a clock or stopwatch on the cover | |||
| A book about eating | |||
| 4 | Quick Decisions | ||
| A book based solely on the title or cover | |||
| A book you buy on impulse | |||
| A book by an author you always read | The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams | ||
| A book about living with consequences | |||
| 5 | Birds Of A Feather | ||
| A book with a feather or wings on the cover | |||
| A book about differences | |||
| A book about community | A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf | ||
| A book about twins | |||
| 6 | Where We Live | ||
| A book about an apartment building | |||
| A book with a mansion on the cover | Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes | ||
| A book about nomads | |||
| A book about moving to the country | |||
| 7 | Careers | ||
| A book written by a current/former journalist | |||
| A book about doctors/nurses/health care professionals | The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin | ||
| A book about a teacher | |||
| A book about blue collar workers | |||
| 8 | Body Parts | ||
| A book with feet on the cover | |||
| A book with “hand” in the title | |||
| A book about heads | |||
| A book with a nose on the cover | |||
| 9 | Reading Cliches | ||
| A book someone called a “page turner” | The Request by David Bell | ||
| A “beach read” | |||
| A book by an author “everyone has read” | |||
| A “best seller” you’ve never heard of | |||
| # | Music Genres | ||
| A book whose title could be a Country song | |||
| A book with “opera” in the title | |||
| A book whose cover makes you think about Heavy Metal | |||
| A book you think should have a Jazz soundtrack | |||
| # | Recovery | ||
| A book about recovering from an accident or illness | |||
| A book about dealing with death | In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn | ||
| A book about a missing person | |||
| A book that has been re-issued with a new cover | |||
| # | Next Door | ||
| A book with the word “neighbor” in the title | |||
| A book with binoculars on the cover | |||
| A book by a local author | |||
| A book about the creepy old house in the neighborhood | |||
| # | Brought To You By The Letter N | ||
| A book with the word “novice” in the title | |||
| A book that takes place in a country that begins with N | Netherlands – Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson | ||
| A book with the word “name” in the title | |||
| A book by an author whose name starts with N | |||
| # | Inspirations | ||
| A book that inspires you to go for a walk | |||
| A book about improving self image | |||
| A book about a place you hope to visit this year | |||
| A book by or about a person you admire | |||
| # | Diversity | ||
| A book by an author from a different culture | |||
| A book about gender identity | |||
| A folk/fairy tale retelling in a non-western setting | |||
| A book about a character with a disability | |||
| # | Check Out Those Lists | ||
| A book from NPRs Top 100 Books list | |||
| A book from the NY Times Best Sellers list | The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben | ||
| A book inspired by your shopping list this week | |||
| A book from a recommended list you find on the internet | |||
| # | Singles | ||
| A story about a widow or widower | |||
| A book with a single word title | |||
| A standalone book | |||
| A book with a single figure on the cover | Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner | ||
| # | Animal Kingdom | ||
| An author whose name includes an animal (ie:CATherine) | |||
| A non-fiction book about animals | |||
| A book with a talking animal | |||
| A book with an animal on the cover | Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow | ||
| # | Hidden | ||
| A book with a mask on the cover | |||
| A book written by an author who uses a pseudonym | Careless Whiskers by Miranda James | ||
| A book with the word “hidden” in the title | |||
| A book about a treasure hunt | |||
| # | TBR Crushers | ||
| A book from your bookshelves you have to dust off | |||
| A book you’ve been meaning to read forever | |||
| Anything you want | Cold Wind by Paige Shelton | ||
| The first book you see on your bookshelf | |||
| # | Shorts | ||
| A book less than 100 pages | Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower | ||
| A book by an author with fewer than 10 letters in their name | |||
| A book with character being “towered over” on the cover | |||
| A book of short stories | |||
| # | Movie Quotes | ||
| I see dead people. – a ghost story | |||
| I coulda been a contender. – a book about sports | |||
| There’s no place like home. – a book about going home | |||
| I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way. – a graphic novel | |||
| # | Places | ||
| A book with a place name in the title | Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson | ||
| A book with a map on the cover | |||
| A book set in the mountains | |||
| A book about traveling | |||
| # | Selfies | ||
| A memoir | |||
| A book written in first person | |||
| A book with a narcissistic character | |||
| A self improvement book | |||
| # | How Old? | ||
| A book with obsolete technology on the cover | |||
| A contemporary book written by an author older than you | |||
| A book about your parents’ generation | |||
| A book written before you were born | |||
| # | Reading Women | ||
| A non-fiction book about a famous woman | |||
| A book by a woman of color | Paw and Order by V.M. Burns | ||
| A book with a kick-ass woman on the cover | |||
| A children’s book with a strong female lead | |||
| WILD- CARD BOOKS | Wildcards | ||
| A manga book | |||
| A book that includes an ocean journey | |||
| A book about geeks | |||
| A book about Zodiac signs or astrology | |||
| A book that centers around a group of friends | A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum |
The 2020 New Release Challenge
2020 New Release Challenge
Hosted by (un)Conventional Bookworms
61-100 books per year – New Release Veteran level. #2020NewReleaseChallenge
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- Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
2. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
3. Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
4. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
5. Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
6. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
7. Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
8. Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
9. A View To A Kilt by Kaitlyn Dunnett
10. A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
11. Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly
12. Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
13. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
14. Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
15. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
16.Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
17. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
18. Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
19. The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
20. Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
21. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
22.In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
23. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
24. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
25. Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
26. The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben
27. Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
28. Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
29. Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
30. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
31. Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
32. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
33. The Evil Men Do by John McMahon
34. Who Rescued Who by Victoria Schade
35. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
36. Frozen Stiff Drink by James J. Cudney
37. Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
38. A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
39. The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton
40. Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
41. Staging Wars by Grace Topping
52. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
43. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
44. Murder in the Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
45. To Fetch a Scoundrel, by Heather Weidner, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker, Teresa Inge
46. Old Friends and New, Another Murder by Christa Nardi
47. The Dive Spices It Up by Krista Davis
48. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
49. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
50. Secrets of the Treasure King by Terry Ambrose
51. Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower
52. The Secret Life of Bones by Kylie Logan
53. R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
54. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
55. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
56. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
57. A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
58. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
59. The House That Vanity Built by Nancy Cole Silverman
60. Red Hot by Dana Dratch
61. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
62. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
63. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower
64. Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis
65. Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
66. Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen by Barbara Monajem
67. Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert
68. An Exquisite Corpse by Helen A. Harrison
69. A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett
70. Divide and Concord by J.C. Eaton
71. Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
72. Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
73. Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
74.From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
75.Quiche of Death by Mary Lee Ashford
76.Little Tea by Claire Fullerton
77.Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
78.The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
79.The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
80.Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
81.The Request by David Bell
82.Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern
83.Eddy and Julia by William Zink
84.15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher
85.Paw and Order by V.M. Burns
86.Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
87.Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson
88. For Letter or Worse by Vivian Conroy
89.Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
90.Cake Popped Off by Kim Davis
91.Tusk Justice by Victoria Tait
92. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
93. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
94. Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
95. Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day
96. Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien
97. Iced Over by Heather Day Gilbert
98. Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
99. Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
100.Fair Trade by Heather Day Gilbert
101. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
102. Spawning Suspicion by Maggie Toussaint
103. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
104. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
105. A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum
106. Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
107. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
108. Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
109. Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes
110. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
111.Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush
112. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert
113. Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
114. Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
115. Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
116.Candy Cane Caper by Amanda Flower
117.Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
118.The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
119. Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
120. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris
121.Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander
122. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
- Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
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The NetGalley and Edelweiss Challenge
NetGalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge
Hosted by Reading Between the Pages
I am signing up at the Bronze Level – 10 Books.
1. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
2. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
3. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
4. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
5. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
6. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
7. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
8. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
9. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
10. Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
11. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
12. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
13.A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
14. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
15.Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
16. Better Off Read by Nora Page
The For The Love of Books Challenge
FOR THE LOVE OF EBOOKS 2020 READING CHALLENGE
Hosted by As Told by Tina
Just read as many ebooks as you can throughout 2020!
1. Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
2. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
3. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
4. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
5. Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
6. Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff
7. Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
8. Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed
9. Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly
10. Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
11. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
12. Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
13. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
14. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
15. Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
16. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
17. Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
18. The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
19. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
20. Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
21. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
22. In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
23. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
24. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
25. Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
26. The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben
27. Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
28. Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
29. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
30. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
31. Frozen Stiff Drink by James J. Cudney
32. Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
33. A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
34.The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton
35. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
36. Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
37. Staging Wars by Grace Topping
38. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
39. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
40. Murder in the Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
41. To Fetch a Scoundrel, by Heather Weidner, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker, Teresa Inge
42. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
43. Old Friends and New, Another Murder by Christa Nardi
44. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
45. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
46. Secrets of the Treasure King by Terry Ambrose
47. Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower
48. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
49. The Secret Life of Bones by Kylie Logan
50. R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
51. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
52. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
53. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
54. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
55. A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
56. The House That Vanity Built by Nancy Cole Silverman
57. A Catered Wedding by Isis Crawford
58. Red Hot by Dana Dratch
59. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
60. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
61. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower
62. Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis
63. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
64. Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
65. Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen by Barbara Monajem
66. Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert
67. Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan
68. A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett
69. Divide and Concord by J.C. Eaton
70. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
71. Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
72. Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
73.From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
74.Quiche of Death by Mary Lee Ashford
75. Little Tea by Claire Fullerton
76. Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
77. The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
78. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
79. Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
80. The Request by David Bell
81. Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern
82. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
83.15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher
84. Paw and Order by V.M. Burns
85. A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander
86. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
87. Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
88. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
89.Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
90. Cake Popped Off by Kim Davis
91.Tusk Justice by Victoria Tait
92. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
93. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
94. Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
95. Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day
96. Mischief in Maggody by Joan Hess
97. Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien
98. Iced Over by Heather Day Gilbert
99. Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
100.Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
101. Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
102. Fair Trade by Heather Day Gilbert
103. Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander
104. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
105. Spawning Suspicion by Maggie Toussaint
106. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
107. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
108. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
109. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
110. A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum
111. Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
112. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
113. Ladies of the Lake by Ken Corday
114. Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
115. Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes
116. A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
117. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
118. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
119.Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush
120. Much Ado About Murder by Joan Hess
121. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert
122.Much Ado in Maggody by Joan Hess
123. Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
124. Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
125.Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
126.The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade
127.Candy Cane Caper by Amanda Flower
128.Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
129,The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
130.Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
131. Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
132. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris
133.Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander
134. Better Off Read by Nora Page
135. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
and the Finish the Series Challenge
2020 FINISHING THE SERIES READING CHALLENGE
Hosted by Celebrity Readers
This series gives me the push I need and help me clear my TBR stacks. I am again signing up at the B-LIST SERIES FINISHER ⇒ COMPLETE 5-8 SERIES.
1. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien – Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien – Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein – Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien – Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
2. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs – Broken Bone China by Laura Childs – Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
3. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower – Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
4. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander – Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander – Fudge and Jury by Ellie Alexander –A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander – Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander – Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander – Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander – A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander – Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander – Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
5. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith – Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
6. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron – Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
7. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon – Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon – Carpet Diem by Misty Simon – Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
8. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern – Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
So that makes 7 out of 19 Challenges Completed.
I was unable to complete the Alphabet Soup Challenge, the Alphabet Soup- Author Edition Challenge, the Literary Escapes Challenge, the Craving for Cozies Challenge, the Crusin’ Thru the Cozies Challenge, the What’s In A Name Challenge, the Backlist Reading Challenge, the Mount TBR Challenge, the Cloak and Dagger Challenge, the Print Only Challenge, the Literary Road Trip Challenge, the Pages Read Challenge, and the Reading Challenge Addicts Challenge. You can find the lists of the books I did read for these challenges here.
I hope to do much better this year.
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Sunday Salon / Sunday Post – Memorial Day Thoughts – Weekly Rewind – New Arrivals
The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an
informal week in review gathering place for bloggers.
It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature.
You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz.
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
~ It’s a chance to share news~
A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!
Memorial Day Thoughts
We are not spending the first weekend of Summer as we would like but a visit to a local hospital would show you how serious this pandemic still is. I am used to going to the clinic for my chemo treatments and my daughter checking me in and leaving to wait in her car, but Friday I had to go to the local hospital for an ultrasound to see if my tumor was shrinking and my husband couldn’t even come into the hospital.
We were met at the door by a nurse who told us only the patient is allowed in, he could wait in the car or better yet go home and they would call him when I was done. She wheeled me into a waiting room so I could check-in where I witnessed a heartbreaking moment. An elderly woman was checking in and in tears. Her husband is her caregiver and knew all her information and she didn’t. He was stopped at the door and not allowed with her. She was very confused by the whole process and just wanted to go home. Someone came to get her for whatever procedure she was having and was very nice but the woman was still so upset and begging for her husband. I heard her husband tell the nurse at the door that this was the first trip out of the house since the pandemic started and that his daughter had slipped two masks through their mail slot so they could come to the appointment. He then went to sit on a bench outside and the nurse followed him telling him he had to wait in his car or go home. He was in tears as he walked to his car.
This pandemic is serious and hospitals are taking it seriously and have enacted a no visitor policy. It doesn’t matter if you come into the Emergency Room or in for an appointment or ultrasound. Only the patient can come in. Family members must remain outside to be contacted by cell phone. Children are allowed one parent and at some hospitals moms are forced to give birth without the father allowed in.
I can’t forget to mention the people who have died without their families by their side from the Coronavirus and other diseases and injuries. There are no funerals for people to grieve their loss.
Then I turn on the television and hear the man in The White House demanding churches everywhere open immediately. Bars, restaurants, gyms, and more are reopening and people flock in not wearing masks or doing any social distancing. Hair salons are reopening and I read of 1 case where a stylist with ACTUAL SYMPTOMS had opened and infected a bunch of people. There are disturbing videos online of coughing and spitting in people’s faces and getting into fistfights over wearing a mask.
Almost 100,000 people in our country have died and where do we see the leader of the country on the golf course. He also refuses to wear a mask, except for a few minutes at the Ford plant.
I am trying not to make this political but I want everyone from the top down to take this seriously as all the states start to reopen. If they don’t we could end up worst off than we are now.
Here in Wisconsin we had our cases of COVID 19 skyrocket to an all-time high just this past Wednesday and the legislature has blocked the Governor every step of the way as he has tried to keep us safe. Each state needs its own plan and everyone needs to take those plans seriously. I know we can’t stay home forever and everything needs to reopen but we need to use common sense to do it.
So do it for your friends and family to keep them safe.
- Wear a mask whenever you leave your house.
- Wash your hands often and keep hand sanitizer handy. (Not in your car.)
- If you are sick, stay home.
- Continue social distancing and keep your groups under 10 people.
- Listen to the doctors and not the politicians.
- Keep Yourself Safe!
Just because states are reopening doesn’t mean the crisis has passed. We need to be smart and use the resources we have. So many people have died. So many people have sacrificed themselves to take care of the sick. So many have sacrificed so that our basic needs can be met. As you go back to work, think of everyone around you and the families waiting for them at home. As you go back to having fun, again think of everyone around you and those that have sacrificed so that you are able to do so.
On Memorial Day we remember those that sacrificed their lives to protect our country. COVID 19 is the war we are fighting now. It doesn’t care who it kills. As I write this we have surpassed 96,000 deaths in the United States. We have surpassed the military deaths of the Vietnam War. Are we going to surpass the deaths of WWI too?
REMEMBER AND HONOR
P.S. My tumor has gotten a little bit smaller.
~Lori
Weekly Rewind – May 18 – 23, 2020
Monday – My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #21 – 2020
Tuesday – A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery) by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson #Review
Friday – #FlashbackFriday – A Catered Wedding (A Mystery With Recipes) by Isis Crawford
Be courageous, be smart, stay safe!
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My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #21 – 2020
Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday!
Where are your books taking you this week?
I will be visiting Florida and Georgia!
Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week.
Escapes Completed
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson
Release Date – May 8, 2020
Setting – New York
My Review will be up tomorrow!
A Call for Kelp (Seaside Café Mysteries)
by Bree Baker
Release Date – May 26, 2020
Setting – North Carolina
I will feature this book this week for Cozy Wednesday!
The House That Vanity Built (A Misty Dawn Mystery)
by Nancy Cole Silverman
Release Date – May 12, 2020
Setting – California
The Great Escapes Tour stops here this Thursday!
A Catered Wedding (A Mystery With Recipes)
by Isis Crawford
Release Date – September 30, 2013
Setting – New York
My Flashback Friday Read and for
the Alphabet Soup Author Edition Challenge.
Scheduled Escapes
Red Hot (A Red Herring Mystery)
by Dana Dratch
Release Date – May 26, 2020
Setting – Vacationing in Florida
For Review
Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse (A Marygene Brown Mystery)
by Kate Young
Release Date – May 2, 2020
Setting – Georgia
The Great Escapes Tour stops here next week for Cozy Wednesday!
I have some Great Escapes Posts this week without reviews but will choose a Flashback Friday Book to feature too!
Future Escapes
Release Dates are changing due to the COVID 19 Pandemic so please double check on Amazon.
May 18 – 24, 2019
Click Here to check out my Current Giveaways!
Please Share Your Reading Itinerary in the Comments below!
Happy Reading!!
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My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #20 – 2020
Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday!
Where are your books taking you this week?
I will be visiting New York, North Carolina, California!
Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week.
Escapes Completed
Mousse and Murder (An Alaskan Diner Mystery)
by Elizabeth Logan
Release Date – May 5, 2020
Setting – Alaska
The Great Escapes Book Tour stops here tomorrow.
Pulp Friction (A Cider Shop Mystery)
by Julie Anne Lindsey
Release Date – April 28, 2020
Setting – West Virginia
I will feature this book this week for Cozy Wednesday!
A Deadly Inside Scoop (An Ice Cream Parlor Mystery)
by Abby Collette
Release Date – May 12, 2020
Setting – Ohio
The Great Escapes Book Tour stops here next Thursday!
Scheduled Escapes
A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery)
by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson
Release Date – May 8, 2020
Setting – New York
For Review
A Call for Kelp (Seaside Café Mysteries)
by Bree Baker
Release Date – May 26, 2020
Setting – North Carolina
I will feature this book next week for Cozy Wednesday!
The House That Vanity Built (A Misty Dawn Mystery)
by Nancy Cole Silverman
Release Date – May 12, 2020
Setting – California
The Great Escapes Tour stops here next Thursday!
Future Escapes
May 11 – 17, 2020
Click Here to check out my Current Giveaways!
Please Share Your Reading Itinerary in the Comments below!
Happy Reading!!
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Sunday Salon / Sunday Post – Happy Mother’s Day – Weekly Rewind – New Arrivals
The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an
informal week in review gathering place for bloggers.
It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature.
You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz.
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
~ It’s a chance to share news~
A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!
Happy Mother’s Day!
I grew up with a wonderful mom and married into having a fantastic mother-in-law and both inspired me so much. But today I am taking another route with this post. In this time of COVID 19, two other moms are inspiring me.
Kaden and Remington’s mom aka Daughter #1 works at a state-run facility for the behaviorally and intellectually disabled. A facility that was understaffed before the Coronavirus outbreak. She has been working double shifts or longer hours to work not only her shift but to fill in gaps when people are sick or have to stay home with their children. She is also homeschooling the boys with their dad and the boys don’t always make that easy. She also squeezes in all the other household chores and still finds time to take me for my chemo treatments. The girl has been burning the candle at both ends but her job is essential and she takes it very seriously.
Natalie’s mom is also an essential employee working at a grocery store, keeping the shelves stocked and helping people get the food they need. The store does it’s best to protect its employees but anyone who walks in could be a carrier and pass the virus around. She is homeschooling Natalie and helping her friends with daycare and other things they need. She also makes sure we don’t run out of any necessary items and I know she does that for her grandma, mom and sister too. She was one of the leaders at her store making masks for employees when this whole thing started. She is such a giving individual with a big heart and I know she is there for me no matter what.
I am so blessed to have these two strong dedicated women in my life and they are amazing moms. I wish them the happiest of Mother’s Days.
~Lori
Weekly Rewind – May 4 – 9, 2020
Monday – My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #19 – 2020
Thursday – Caught Bread Handed: A Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander #Review / #Giveaway
No New Books This Week.
I hope you have a week full of bliss and no stress!
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2020 Reading Challenges
A. The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
B. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
C. Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
D. Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
E. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
F. A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
G. Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
H. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
I. In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
J.
K. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
L. Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
M. Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
N. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
O. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
P. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
Q. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
R. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
S. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
T. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
U. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
V. A View To A Kilt by Kaitlyn Dunnett
W. Who Rescued Who by Victoria Schade
X.
Y.
Z.
A. Alderson, Jennifer S. – Death on the Danube
B. Bartlett, Lorraine & Gayle Leeson – Hot Murder
C. Cahoon, Lynn – A Field Guide to Homicide
D. Denise Swanson – Come Homicide or High Water
E. Elizabeth Penney – Hems & Homicide
F. Flower, Amanda – Death and Daisies
G. George, Kaye – Revenge Is Sweet
H. Hannah Reed – Be Still My Bleating Heart
I. Isis Crawford – A Catered Wedding
J. James, Miranda – Careless Whiskers
K. Kelly Brankenhoff – Dead Week
L. Laura Childs – Plum Tea Crazy
M. Martin, Kimmery – The Antidote for Everything
N. Nancy J. Cohen – Easter Hair Hunt
O.
P. Peggy Ehrhart – A Fatal Yarn
Q. Quinn, Holly – A Crafter Quilts a Crime
R. Ross, Barbara – Sealed Off
S. Sennefelder, Debra – Silenced in Sequins
T. Tina Kashian – On the Lamb
U.
V. Victoria Gilbert – Bound for Murder
W. Weidner, Heather – Glitter, Glam, and Contraband
X.
Y. Young, Kate – Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse
Z. Zink, William – Eddy and Julia
Alabama
Alaska – Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
Arizona – Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
Arkansas – Little Tea by Claire Fullerton
California – In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
Colorado – A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
Connecticut – Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
Delaware
District of Columbia – Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
Florida – Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
Georgia – The Evil Men Do by John McMahon
Hawaii
Idaho – Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
Illinois – Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
Indiana – Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
Iowa – The Great Iowa Caucus Casserole Mystery by Rae Eighmey
Kansas
Kentucky – The Request by David Bell
Louisiana – Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
Maine – Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
Maryland
Massachusetts – Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
Michigan – Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
Minnesota – A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
Mississippi – Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
Missouri – Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
Montana – Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
Nebraska – Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff
Nevada
New Hampshire – Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
New Jersey – On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
New Mexico
New York – Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
North Carolina – The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
North Dakota
Ohio – Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
Oklahoma
Oregon – On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
Pennsylvania – Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
Rhode Island
South Carolina – Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas – Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
Utah
Vermont – The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
Virginia – Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
Washington – Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
West Virginia – Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
Wisconsin – A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
Wyoming
Abroad
- Hungary – Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
- Scotland – Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed
- France – Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
- Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) – Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
- Italy – Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
- Africa – Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
- England – Who Rescued Who by Victoria Schade
- Iceland –R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
- Netherlands – Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
- Jamaica – The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
- Kenya – Fowl Murder by Victoria Tait
- Belgium – Eddy and Julia by William Zink
- Egypt – Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
- The Cayman Islands – Fields’ Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
- Australia – Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
Cruisin’ Thru The Cozies Reading Challenge 2020
Hosted by Socrates’ Book Reviews…
Since I read a lot of Cozies I am signing up at the Level four (Sleuth Extraordinaire) Level.
Level four (Sleuth Extraordinaire) –
A)Read 40 cozy mysteries of your choice.
B)Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 20 cozy books of your choice (total of 40 books)
– One from culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.) – Sealed Off by Barbara Ross – Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
– One from animal-related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.) – Careless Whiskers by Miranda James – Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
– One from craft-related (any kind of hobbies – knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc.) – Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney – A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
– One from paranormal (witches, vampires, etc.) – This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape –
– One from cozy mysteries based outside the US (example: Belinda Lawrence series (British)) – Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed – Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
– One career-based cozy mystery (housekeeping, wedding planner, etc.) – Staging Wars by Grace Topping – Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
– One holiday based (set during any holiday – Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, etc.) – Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen – The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
– One travel mystery (character could be on a cruise, touring another area, etc.) – Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson – Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
– One historical mystery (any mystery not set in the present) – A Stroke of Malice by Anna Lee Huber –
– One is your choice! (freebie!) – Red Hot by Dana Dratch – Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
Overindulged – 151 – 200 Cozy Mysteries
1. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
2. Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
3. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
4. Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
5. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
6. Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
7. Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff
8. Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
9. Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
10. Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed
11. A View To A Kilt by Kaitlyn Dunnett
12. A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
13. Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly
14. Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
15. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
16. Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
17. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
18. The Great Iowa Caucus Casserole Mystery by Rae Eighmey
19. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
20. Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
21. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
22. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
23. Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
24. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
25. Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
26. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
27. Broken Bone China by Laura Childs
28. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
29. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
30. Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
31. Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
32. Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
33. Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
34. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
35. Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
36. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
37. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
38. Frozen Stiff Drink by James J. Cudney
39. Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
40. A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
41. The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton
42. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
43. Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
44. Staging Wars by Grace Topping
45. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
46. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
47. Murder in the Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
48. To Fetch a Scoundrel, by Heather Weidner, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker, Teresa Inge
49. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
50. Old Friends and New, Another Murder by Christa Nardi
51. The Dive Spices It Up by Krista Davis
52. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
53. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
54. Secrets of the Treasure King by Terry Ambrose
55. Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower
56. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
57. The Secret Life of Bones by Kylie Logan
58. R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
59. Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander
60. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
61. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
62. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
63. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
64. A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
65. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
66. The House That Vanity Built by Nancy Cole Silverman
67. A Catered Wedding by Isis Crawford
68. Red Hot by Dana Dratch
69. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
70. Fudge and Jury by Ellie Alexander
71. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
72. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower
73. Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis
74. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
75. Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
76. Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen by Barbara Monajem
77. Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert
78. Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan
79. A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett
80. Divide and Concord by J.C. Eaton
81. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
82. Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
83. Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
84. Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
85. From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
86. Quiche of Death by Mary Lee Ashford
87.Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
88.The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
89.The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
90.Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
91. Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern
92. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
93. 15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher
94. Paw and Order by V.M. Burns
95. A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander
96. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
97. Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
98. Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson
99. For Letter or Worse by Vivian Conroy
100. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
101. Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
102. Cake Popped Off by Kim Davis
103. Tusk Justice by Victoria Tait
104. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
105. Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day
106. Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien
107. Iced Over by Heather Day Gilbert
108. Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
109. Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
110. Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
111. Fair Trade by Heather Day Gilbert
112.Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander
113. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
114. Spawning Suspicion by Maggie Toussaint
115. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
116. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
117. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
118. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
119. A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum
120. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
121. Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
122. Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes
123. A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
124. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
125. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
126. Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush
127. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert
128. Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
129. Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
130. Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
131. The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade
132. Candy Cane Caper by Amanda Flower
133, Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
134.The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
135. Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
136. Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
137. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris
138. Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander
139, Better Off Read by Nora Page
140. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
The Purrfect Reading Challenge 2020
Hosted by Socrates’ Book Reviews…
I am signing up at the Kneading – Read 11-20 cat mysteries
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- Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
2.Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
3. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
4. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
5. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
6. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
7. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
8. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
9. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
10. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
11. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
12. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
13. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
14. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
15. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
16. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
17. Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
18. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
19. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
20. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
21. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
- Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
What’s in a Name 2020 Challenge
Hosted by Carolina Book Nook
Here are the categories for 2020:
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- An ampersand – & (ex. Blanca & Roja, Rot & Ruin) Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
- An antonym (ex. Big Little Lies, Wicked Saints)
- 4 letters or less (ex. Feed, Vox)
- A given/first name (ex. Tess of the Road, Flowers for Algernon) – Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
- Reference to children (ex. Baby Proof, Children of Blood and Bone)
- One of the 4 natural elements – water, air, fire, earth (ex. The River at Night, The Name of the Wind) – Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
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The 2020 Pick Your Poison Reading Challenge
Hosted by Take a walk down Gregory Road
This is a new challenge for me but looks like fun. I am signing up at the Baker’s Dozen Level with hopes of more.
Baker’s Dozen | 13 books
Choose one category from any 13 of the topics provided except for the wildcard books
| DATE FINISHED | CATEGORIES | BOOK (READ OR PLANNED) | |
| 1 | Making Stuff Up | ||
| A book with the word “maker” in the title | |||
| A book featuring a fictional language | |||
| A book about crafts or handiwork | Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney | ||
| A book about lies | |||
| 2 | Dark Genres | ||
| A cult classic book | |||
| A dark fantasy book | |||
| A gothic horror book | |||
| A speculative fiction book | |||
| 3 | Seconds | ||
| A book you find in a second hand store | |||
| The second book by an author | Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff | ||
| A book with a clock or stopwatch on the cover | |||
| A book about eating | |||
| 4 | Quick Decisions | ||
| A book based solely on the title or cover | |||
| A book you buy on impulse | |||
| A book by an author you always read | The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams | ||
| A book about living with consequences | |||
| 5 | Birds Of A Feather | ||
| A book with a feather or wings on the cover | |||
| A book about differences | |||
| A book about community | A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf | ||
| A book about twins | |||
| 6 | Where We Live | ||
| A book about an apartment building | |||
| A book with a mansion on the cover | Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes | ||
| A book about nomads | |||
| A book about moving to the country | |||
| 7 | Careers | ||
| A book written by a current/former journalist | |||
| A book about doctors/nurses/health care professionals | The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin | ||
| A book about a teacher | |||
| A book about blue collar workers | |||
| 8 | Body Parts | ||
| A book with feet on the cover | |||
| A book with “hand” in the title | |||
| A book about heads | |||
| A book with a nose on the cover | |||
| 9 | Reading Cliches | ||
| A book someone called a “page turner” | The Request by David Bell | ||
| A “beach read” | |||
| A book by an author “everyone has read” | |||
| A “best seller” you’ve never heard of | |||
| # | Music Genres | ||
| A book whose title could be a Country song | |||
| A book with “opera” in the title | |||
| A book whose cover makes you think about Heavy Metal | |||
| A book you think should have a Jazz soundtrack | |||
| # | Recovery | ||
| A book about recovering from an accident or illness | |||
| A book about dealing with death | In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn | ||
| A book about a missing person | |||
| A book that has been re-issued with a new cover | |||
| # | Next Door | ||
| A book with the word “neighbor” in the title | |||
| A book with binoculars on the cover | |||
| A book by a local author | |||
| A book about the creepy old house in the neighborhood | |||
| # | Brought To You By The Letter N | ||
| A book with the word “novice” in the title | |||
| A book that takes place in a country that begins with N | Netherlands – Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson | ||
| A book with the word “name” in the title | |||
| A book by an author whose name starts with N | |||
| # | Inspirations | ||
| A book that inspires you to go for a walk | |||
| A book about improving self image | |||
| A book about a place you hope to visit this year | |||
| A book by or about a person you admire | |||
| # | Diversity | ||
| A book by an author from a different culture | |||
| A book about gender identity | |||
| A folk/fairy tale retelling in a non-western setting | |||
| A book about a character with a disability | |||
| # | Check Out Those Lists | ||
| A book from NPRs Top 100 Books list | |||
| A book from the NY Times Best Sellers list | The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben | ||
| A book inspired by your shopping list this week | |||
| A book from a recommended list you find on the internet | |||
| # | Singles | ||
| A story about a widow or widower | |||
| A book with a single word title | |||
| A standalone book | |||
| A book with a single figure on the cover | Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner | ||
| # | Animal Kingdom | ||
| An author whose name includes an animal (ie:CATherine) | |||
| A non-fiction book about animals | |||
| A book with a talking animal | |||
| A book with an animal on the cover | Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow | ||
| # | Hidden | ||
| A book with a mask on the cover | |||
| A book written by an author who uses a pseudonym | Careless Whiskers by Miranda James | ||
| A book with the word “hidden” in the title | |||
| A book about a treasure hunt | |||
| # | TBR Crushers | ||
| A book from your bookshelves you have to dust off | |||
| A book you’ve been meaning to read forever | |||
| Anything you want | Cold Wind by Paige Shelton | ||
| The first book you see on your bookshelf | |||
| # | Shorts | ||
| A book less than 100 pages | Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower | ||
| A book by an author with fewer than 10 letters in their name | |||
| A book with character being “towered over” on the cover | |||
| A book of short stories | |||
| # | Movie Quotes | ||
| I see dead people. – a ghost story | |||
| I coulda been a contender. – a book about sports | |||
| There’s no place like home. – a book about going home | |||
| I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way. – a graphic novel | |||
| # | Places | ||
| A book with a place name in the title | Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson | ||
| A book with a map on the cover | |||
| A book set in the mountains | |||
| A book about traveling | |||
| # | Selfies | ||
| A memoir | |||
| A book written in first person | |||
| A book with a narcissistic character | |||
| A self improvement book | |||
| # | How Old? | ||
| A book with obsolete technology on the cover | |||
| A contemporary book written by an author older than you | |||
| A book about your parents’ generation | |||
| A book written before you were born | |||
| # | Reading Women | ||
| A non-fiction book about a famous woman | |||
| A book by a woman of color | Paw and Order by V.M. Burns | ||
| A book with a kick-ass woman on the cover | |||
| A children’s book with a strong female lead | |||
| WILD- CARD BOOKS | Wildcards | ||
| A manga book | |||
| A book that includes an ocean journey | |||
| A book about geeks | |||
| A book about Zodiac signs or astrology | |||
| A book that centers around a group of friends | A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum |
The Backlist Reader Challenge 2020
Hosted by The Bookwyrm’s Hoard
This is a little different than the Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2020 Hosted by My Reader’s Block I have already signed up for. This one you get to set your own goals.
Since I have already signed up for the Mount TBR with 36 Books, the same books will cross over to this challenge too.
Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2020
Hosted by My Reader’s Block
Mt. Vancouver: Read 36 books from your TBR pile/s – #MountTBR2020
1. Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
2. Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed
3. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
4. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
5. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
6. Broken Bone China by Laura Childs
7. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
8. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
9. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
10. Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander
11. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
12.A Catered Wedding by Isis Crawford
13. Fudge and Jury by Ellie Alexander
14. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
15. Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan
16. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
17. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
18. A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander
19. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
20. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
21.Mischief in Maggody by Joan Hess
22.Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
23.Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander
24. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
25. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
26. Ladies of the Lake by Ken Corday
27. A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
28. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
29.Much Ado About Murder by Joan Hess
30.Mischief in Maggody by Joan Hess
31. Much Ado in Maggody by Joan Hess
32.The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade
33.Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
34.Better Off Read by Nora Page
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2020 New Release Challenge
Hosted by (un)Conventional Bookworms
61-100 books per year – New Release Veteran level. #2020NewReleaseChallenge
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- Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
2. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
3. Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
4. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
5. Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
6. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
7. Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
8. Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
9. A View To A Kilt by Kaitlyn Dunnett
10. A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
11. Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly
12. Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
13. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
14. Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
15. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
16.Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
17. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
18. Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
19. The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
20. Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
21. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
22.In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
23. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
24. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
25. Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
26. The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben
27. Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
28. Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
29. Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
30. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
31. Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
32. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
33. The Evil Men Do by John McMahon
34. Who Rescued Who by Victoria Schade
35. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
36. Frozen Stiff Drink by James J. Cudney
37. Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
38. A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
39. The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton
40. Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
41. Staging Wars by Grace Topping
52. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
43. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
44. Murder in the Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
45. To Fetch a Scoundrel, by Heather Weidner, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker, Teresa Inge
46. Old Friends and New, Another Murder by Christa Nardi
47. The Dive Spices It Up by Krista Davis
48. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
49. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
50. Secrets of the Treasure King by Terry Ambrose
51. Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower
52. The Secret Life of Bones by Kylie Logan
53. R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
54. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
55. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
56. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
57. A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
58. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
59. The House That Vanity Built by Nancy Cole Silverman
60. Red Hot by Dana Dratch
61. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
62. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
63. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower
64. Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis
65. Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
66. Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen by Barbara Monajem
67. Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert
68. An Exquisite Corpse by Helen A. Harrison
69. A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett
70. Divide and Concord by J.C. Eaton
71. Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
72. Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
73. Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
74.From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
75.Quiche of Death by Mary Lee Ashford
76.Little Tea by Claire Fullerton
77.Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
78.The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
79.The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
80.Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
81.The Request by David Bell
82.Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern
83.Eddy and Julia by William Zink
84.15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher
85.Paw and Order by V.M. Burns
86.Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
87.Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson
88. For Letter or Worse by Vivian Conroy
89.Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
90.Cake Popped Off by Kim Davis
91.Tusk Justice by Victoria Tait
92. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
93. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
94. Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
95. Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day
96. Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien
97. Iced Over by Heather Day Gilbert
98. Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
99. Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
100.Fair Trade by Heather Day Gilbert
101. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
102. Spawning Suspicion by Maggie Toussaint
103. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
104. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
105. A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum
106. Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
107. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
108. Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
109. Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes
110. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
111.Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush
112. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert
113. Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
114. Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
115. Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
116.Candy Cane Caper by Amanda Flower
117.Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
118.The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
119. Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
120. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris
121.Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander
122. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
- Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
NetGalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge
Hosted by Reading Between the PagesI am signing up at the Bronze Level – 10 Books.
1. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
2. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
3. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
4. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
5. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
6. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
7. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
8. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
9. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
10. Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
11. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
12. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
13.A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
14. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
15.Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
16. Better Off Read by Nora Page
FOR THE LOVE OF EBOOKS 2020 READING CHALLENGE
Hosted by As Told by TinaJust read as many ebooks as you can throughout 2020!
January – March Quarterly Link Up For The Love Of Ebooks Readathon:
April – June Quarterly Link Up
July – September Quarterly Link Up
October – December Quarterly Link UpThis year, I decided to add a readathon to For The Love Of Ebooks! The first For The Love of Ebooks readathon will be March 1 – 7. You can follow us on twitter here for all announcements.
Details for the readathon will be released on February 1st.
1. Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
2. Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
3. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
4. Hems & Homicide by Elizabeth Penney
5. Death on the Danube by Jennifer S. Alderson
6. Dead Week by Kelly Brakenhoff
7. Sealed Off by Barbara Ross
8. Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed
9. Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly
10. Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins
11. A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
12. Bonbon With The Wind by Dorothy St. James
13. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
14. The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
15. Bitter Alpine by Mary Daheim
16. Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy
17. Death by Baguette by Jennifer S. Alderson
18. The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
19. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
20. Stayin’ Alive by Julie Mulhern
21. Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
22. In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
23. Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher
24. On The Lamb by Tina Kashian
25. Blueberry Cobbler Blackmail by Jodi Rath
26. The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben
27. Dressed Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
28. Sleuth on Safari by A. R. Kennedy
29. Easter Hair Hunt by Nancy J. Cohen
30. Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
31. Frozen Stiff Drink by James J. Cudney
32. Who’s Dead Doc? by J.M. Griffin
33. A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
34.The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton
35. Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein
36. Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon
37. Staging Wars by Grace Topping
38. A Small Town Can Be Murder by Julie Seedorf
39. This Magick Marmot by Sharon Pape
40. Murder in the Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
41. To Fetch a Scoundrel, by Heather Weidner, Jayne Ormerod, Rosemary Shomaker, Teresa Inge
42. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower
43. Old Friends and New, Another Murder by Christa Nardi
44. Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones
45. Seas the Day by Maggie Toussaint
46. Secrets of the Treasure King by Terry Ambrose
47. Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower
48. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
49. The Secret Life of Bones by Kylie Logan
50. R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A R Kennedy
51. Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon
52. Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan
53. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey
54. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
55. A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
56. The House That Vanity Built by Nancy Cole Silverman
57. A Catered Wedding by Isis Crawford
58. Red Hot by Dana Dratch
59. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young
60. No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert
61. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower
62. Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis
63. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith
64. Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
65. Lady Rosamund and the Poison Pen by Barbara Monajem
66. Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert
67. Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan
68. A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett
69. Divide and Concord by J.C. Eaton
70. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon
71. Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson
72. Larceny at the Library by Colleen J. Shogan
73.From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
74.Quiche of Death by Mary Lee Ashford
75. Little Tea by Claire Fullerton
76. Vangie Vale and the Larcenous Lava Cake by R.L. Syme
77. The Corpse with the Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
78. The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette
79. Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn
80. The Request by David Bell
81. Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern
82. Designed to Death by Christina Freeburn
83.15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher
84. Paw and Order by V.M. Burns
85. A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander
86. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron
87. Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
88. Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon
89.Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian
90. Cake Popped Off by Kim Davis
91.Tusk Justice by Victoria Tait
92. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
93. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
94. Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
95. Nacho Average Murder by Maddie Day
96. Mischief in Maggody by Joan Hess
97. Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien
98. Iced Over by Heather Day Gilbert
99. Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
100.Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander
101. Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
102. Fair Trade by Heather Day Gilbert
103. Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander
104. Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow
105. Spawning Suspicion by Maggie Toussaint
106. Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander
107. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton
108. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker
109. Carpet Diem by Misty Simon
110. A Crime of a Different Stripe by Sally Goldenbaum
111. Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
112. Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan
113. Ladies of the Lake by Ken Corday
114. Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
115. Murder at a Country Mansion by Louise R. Innes
116. A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
117. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
118. Wine Tastings Are Murder by Libby Klein
119.Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush
120. Much Ado About Murder by Joan Hess
121. A Deadly Edition by Victoria Gilbert
122.Much Ado in Maggody by Joan Hess
123. Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
124. Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
125.Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
126.The Worst Noel by Amy M. Reade
127.Candy Cane Caper by Amanda Flower
128.Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
129,The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
130.Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
131. Undone in Uluru by A.R. Kennedy
132. Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris
133.Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander
134. Better Off Read by Nora Page
135. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
2020 CLOAK AND DAGGER CHALLENGE
Hosted by Carol’s NotebookBecause I host and participate in other challenges focused on cozy mysteries, the only books I count for this challenge are mysteries outside the cozy sub-genre. For that reason, I am again signing up at the 16-25 books – Detective level. #CloakDaggerChal.
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- Glitter, Glam, and Contraband by Heather Weidner
2. In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
3. The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben
4. The Evil Men Do by John McMahon
5. A Stroke of Malice by Anna Lee Huber
6. An Exquisite Corpse by Helen A. Harrison
7.The Request by David Bell
8. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern
9. Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie Mulhern
10. Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
11. Ladies of the Lake by Ken Corday
12. Much Ado About Murder by Joan Hess
13.Much Ado in Maggody by Joan Hess
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Hosted by As Told By TinaIt seems I am reading less and less print books each year so I am signing up at the 40-49 – Expert Status level.
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- Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson
2. Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson
3. Careless Whiskers by Miranda James
4. A View To A Kilt by Kaitlyn Dunnett
5. A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
6. The Great Iowa Caucus Casserole Mystery by Rae Eighmey
7. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
8. Broken Bone China by Laura Childs
9. Al Dente’s Inferno by Stephanie Cole
10. Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
11. Mimi Lee Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
12. The Evil Men Do by John McMahon
13. Who Rescued Who by Victoria Schade
14. A Stroke of Malice by Anna Lee Huber
15. The Dive Spices It Up by Krista Davis
16. Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander
17. A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
18. Fudge and Jury by Ellie Alexander
19. An Exquisite Corpse by Helen A. Harrison
20. Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
21. Eddy and Julia by William Zink
22. Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson
23. For Letter or Worse by Vivian Conroy
24. The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz
25. Getting Things Off My Chest by Melanie Young
26.Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker
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2020 FINISHING THE SERIES READING CHALLENGE
Hosted by Celebrity ReadersThis series gives me the push I need and help me clear my TBR stacks. I am again signing up at the B-LIST SERIES FINISHER ⇒ COMPLETE 5-8 SERIES.
1. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien – Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien – Wonton Terror by Vivien Chein – Egg Drop Dead by Vivian Chien – Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
2. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs – Broken Bone China by Laura Childs – Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
3. Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower – Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower
4. On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander – Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander – Fudge and Jury by Ellie Alexander –A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander – Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander – Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander – Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander – A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander – Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander – Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander
5. Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith – Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith
6. Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron – Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
7. Grounds for Remorse by Misty Simon – Deceased and Desist by Misty Simon – Carpet Diem by Misty Simon – Varnished Without A Trace by Misty Simon
8. Fields’ Guide to Pharaohs by Julie Mulhern – Fields Guide to Dirty Money by Julie MulhernPERSONAL CHALLENGES
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- A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn – Wisconsin Author and Setting
2. Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan – Wisconsin Author and Setting
3. Boston Scream Murder by Ginger Bolton – Wisconsin Setting
4. Murder Most Sweet by Laura Jensen Walker – Wisconsin Author and Setting
5. Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan -Wisconsin Author and Setting
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February – 4691 Pages
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August – 2820 Pages
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October – 2351 Pages
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35 / 51 States. 69% done!
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18 / 20 Cozies. 90% done!
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Dead Man’s Hand (Victoria Square Mystery) by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson #Review
Release Date – February 5, 2021
Dead Man’s Hand (Victoria Square Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
8th in Series
Setting – New York
Publisher: Polaris Press (February 5, 2021)
Paperback: 294 pages
ISBN-10: 1940801672
ISBN-13: 978-1940801674
Kindle – ASIN: B08NW5DJHW
Katie’s been dealt the Dead Man’s Hand …
It’s all fun and games when Katie Bonner and her friends play poker for chocolate-covered peanuts, but the very next day Jamie Seifert collapses and dies after visiting Katie’s tearoom on Victoria Square.
Katie’s business is on the line and she needs to prove Jamie wasn’t poisoned at Tealicious. Her first order of business is to locate the mysterious woman he was dining with, and her next step is to go undercover at a nearby poker club where Jamie won big just a week before. It seems everyone there might have had a motive to rub Jamie out…and if they learn Katie has been lying to them, she might be next!
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Katie Bonner continues to get her life on track after her bad breakup with Andy. She has thrown herself into her work at Artisan’s Alley and Tealicious while also leading the committee investigating buildings near the Alley for sale. She is already feeling a bit overwhelmed when her friend Jamie Seifert keels over dead just after leaving her tea shop. Now her main job is saving her shop by proving nothing he ate or drank at Tealicious caused his death.
Jamie’s death wasn’t accidental. He was targeted and poisoned. Could his death be connected to his big poker win last week? Or is there another reason he was killed? Katie decides going undercover may be the only way to find out. It may also get her killed!
To say Katie’s life is in flux is a huge understatement. In addition to the recent murder of her friend, there are issues to be handled at the Alley, and her mother-in-law is coming to town to help save Tealicious but is the fact that her ex Andy seems to have a new woman in his life that really pushes her buttons. I am going to be frank, I didn’t like Katie’s deportment in this story. She has a short temper and is alienating people in her life that have stood by her through thick and thin. Friendships become strained and she may not be able to get them back. While I didn’t like her behavior it made her more real and true to life. We all have days when we say or do the wrong thing. We hurt people with words and actions and need to work hard to make up for it. I am glad the authors presented a less than perfect protagonist.
Another character exhibited some bad behavior too while many others were dealing with losing a friend or helping Jamie’s partner Seth and Jamie’s mother deal with their grief. It was heartwarming to see the group rally together to support where needed and assist in trying to find the killer. The authors also presented an eclectic group of suspects to investigate. All the characters in the story were well-crafted and the regulars continued to evolve in interesting ways.
The mystery was a puzzler to solve. Katie going undercover seemed a little off to me as she is a prominent member of the community and thinking she wouldn’t be recognized was pretty wishful thinking. It did set up some intriguing elements to the story. Combined with plenty of twists and turns it was difficult to truly pare down the suspects. I had my theories but when the real culprit was revealed I was totally wrong.
Ms. Bartlett and Ms. Leeson have dealt their readers a fast-paced mystery in Dead Man’s Hand
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About the Authors
Lorraine Bartlett
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery
Gayle Leeson
Gayle Leeson is a pseudonym for Gayle Trent. Gayle has also written as Amanda Lee
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