The Briar Hill Wedding Murder: And The Women Of The Archives (Blackboard Belles Cozy Mysteries) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting – Virginia ASIN : B0H86K8VK7 Publisher : Independently published Publication date : July 16, 2026 Print length : 176 pages Paperback ISBN-13 : 979-8186427384 ASIN : B0H86K8VK7 Kindle ASIN : B0H85G7JXW Audiobook ASIN : B0CY8362RN
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The wedding never happened. The murder did.
Bookstore owner and former English teacher Felice Mendes expects nothing more mysterious than family drama when she arrives at historic Briar Hill Estate for the wedding of the season. But before the bride can walk down the aisle, the groom is found dead—and suspicion quickly falls on the wrong man.
Felice knows better than most that every story has more than one side. With the help of her friends, the Blackboard Belles—a sharp-eyed circle of retired educators who never lost the habit of asking questions—she begins sorting fact from gossip and following clues others have overlooked.
What they uncover reaches far beyond one disastrous wedding: old family wounds, a historic mill worth fighting for, forgotten documents, broken promises, and a trail of quiet observations someone has been preserving for years.
In Cartwell, Virginia, the past has a long memory—and someone was counting on its secrets staying buried.
With an innocent man’s future at stake, Felice and the Belles must piece together the story before the wrong person pays for a murder he didn’t commit.
Perfect for readers who love clever amateur sleuths, independent bookshops, close-knit friendships, charming animal companions, small-town secrets, and traditional cozy mysteries where every clue matters.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
The historic Briar Hill Estate in Cartwell, Virginia, is a wonderful place for a wedding and apparently a murder as well.
Retired teacher and now bookstore owner Felice Mendes arrives at the wedding with her book favors ordered by the bride right after the guests are seated and just before the groom is found with an elegant letter opener stabbed through a contract and into his chest. Thirty years of teaching had trained Felice to assess situations before reacting, but with Gerald Holt dead, there would be no wedding, and any of the 200 guests could have killed him, but the police have their focus on one man, the wrong man. This is a clear case for the Blackboard Belles, a group of retired educators with keen investigative skills. They will dig deep to uncover all the connections and unearth every secret and clue so an innocent man doesn’t find himself behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit.
I was pulled in by the characters Ms. Noble created for this story. Felice, a former English teacher; Fiona, a former high school teacher; Ramona, a former school librarian; and Maureen, a former elementary teacher, are joined by Samuel, a retired science teacher, and are the Blackboard Belles. We also meet Myrtle the cockatiel, Pickle, a beagle, and a tuxedo cat named Captain Whiskers. All are unique and have their own talents. I felt I was missing some history because it was said that “Cartwell had eventually started calling them the Blackboard Belles.” The retired educators “gathered around Forget Me Not Books and somehow found themselves untangling other people’s mysteries”. Since this is the first book I have read by Ms. Noble, I don’t know if they were introduced in another series.
The mystery was complicated and needed every Belle’s input. I thought using a blackboard as a murder board to keep track of each connection, clue, and theory was fun. What surprised me was that it was on full display in the bookstore. Usually in stories like this, they are kept hidden. There is a lot of repetition as Felice goes over the evidence and clues to bring them together and to move the investigation forward. There were also a few editing errors that gave me pause but not enough to ruin the story. I enjoyed how everyone worked together and that while Deputy Okafor isn’t happy about the Belles investigating, he was open to accepting information from them. I would have loved to meet Cora Alcott, a now deceased housekeeper, who kept, saved, and recorded everything; every transaction, every agreement, and she kept meticulous records. Records that were key to solving the case. My kinda lady!
The Briar Hill Wedding Murder is filled with genuine small-town characters and charm. I had a great time tagging along with the Blackboard Belles and look forward to visiting Cantwell again soon. Pressed Between The Pages, the next book in this series, was recently released, and as I write this review, it is FREE in the Kindle format. I will be reviewing it soon.
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Set in small towns bursting with secrets (and the occasional sass from a parrot or a dog or a cat), Samantha’s mysteries blend humor, heart, and whodunits that’ll keep you guessing. Whether you’re following a curious innkeeper, a determined cat café owner, or a parrot with a taste for drama, you’re in for a delightful dose of cozy crime-solving.
When she’s not writing or wrangling plot twists with her editors or VA Chad Penwright, or getting suggestions from her Beta Team or ARC team, Samantha is likely sipping something caffeinated, daydreaming about her next book cover, or driving around town plotting murders (fictional ones—promise!).
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Renewed for Murder (A Blue Ridge Library Mystery) Cozy Mystery 6th in Series Setting – Virginia Publisher : Crooked Lane Books Publication date : December 7, 2021 Print length : 352 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 : 164385786X ISBN-13 : 978-1643857862 Kindle ISBN-13 : 978-1643857879 ASIN : B08Y8CDGPH Audiobook ASIN B09NP94CGJ
August in Taylorsford, Virginia finds library director Amy Webber and her new husband, dancer Richard Muir, settling into married life—and a new project. Richard and his dance partner, Karla, are choreographing a suite based on folk music and folk tales, while Amy scours the library’s resources to supply background information on the dance’s source material. But the mellifluous music comes to a jarring halt when an unknown woman’s body turns up in Zelda Shoemaker’s backyard gazebo.
Chief Deputy Brad Tucker puts Zelda at the top of his suspect list, thanks to a blackmail letter he finds in the dead woman’s pocket. Zelda’s best friend, Amy’s aunt Lydia Talbot, begs Amy to use her research skills to clear Zelda’s name. But the task is confounded by Zelda’s very out-of-character refusal to reveal why the victim might have blackmailed her.
Complicating matters further, Amy unearths records of a long-ago tragedy that casts doubt on Zelda’s innocence. She enlists hubby Richard, Aunt Lydia, art dealer Kurt Kendrick, Mayor Sunny Fields, and sundry other quirky townsfolk in a quest to exonerate Zelda. But will revealing the truth end up forcing Zelda to spend the rest of her life behind bars?
Meanwhile, the killer is still out there. Amy had better be fleet on her feet, because death is on her dance card, and her number may be up.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Amy and Richard are settling happily into married life, and Amy is lending her research skills to Richard’s latest dance project. He and his dance partner are choreographing a suite inspired by folk music and folk tales for an upcoming festival, while Amy gathers library resources to provide historical and cultural context for the dances. Adding another layer to the event, two chorale groups that tied in a state competition fifty years earlier are reuniting to perform. Amy’s Aunt Lydia, along with Lydia’s friends Zelda and Walt, knew many of the people returning for the choir reunion.
Amy had hoped the string of bodies turning up in Taylorsford had finally come to an end, but that optimism does not last. When Aunt Lydia gets a call from Zelda about a dead body in her gazebo, Amy and Richard hurry over with Lydia to help. After Chief Deputy Brad Tucker uncovers a key piece of evidence and the apparent murder weapon is linked to Zelda’s late husband, Zelda quickly becomes the prime suspect. Walt turns to Amy and Lydia for help because Zelda is doing very little to defend herself. Amy’s research leads her deep into the past, back to the year of the chorale competition. With a killer still free and the wrong person seemingly in the spotlight, Amy brings in reinforcements, including art dealer Kurt Kendrick and Mayor Sunny Fields, hoping they can clear Zelda’s name and send the real killer singing all the way to jail.
I had fallen behind on this series during my cancer treatments, so I was eager to return to these well-developed characters and see how Amy and Richard were settling into married life. As in A Deadly Edition, Ms. Gilbert delivers a layered mystery with several moving parts.
The story reaches back into the past, when Lydia, Zelda, and Walt were in high school. It was a very different time, and although the three had been friends since childhood, Zelda distanced herself from Lydia and Walt while trying to fit in with the chorale crowd. Something happened after the competition, however, that caused Zelda to leave the group. That decision allowed her to rebuild her friendships with Lydia and Walt, but the reunion brings old choices and long-buried tensions back to the surface.
The central question is what happened in the past that would drive someone to kill and then frame Zelda for the murder. Amy searches the archives for the event that started it all and questions people who were present at the time. The investigation takes several twists as old resentments resurface, and Amy and Zelda find themselves in direct danger as the clues begin to align. Solving this case requires careful research, sharp thinking, a little luck, and perhaps some fancy footwork.
Renewed for Murder was a solid, enjoyable installment in the series, though not one I would call a standout favorite. Blackmail, lies, secrets, and revenge combine into a puzzling mystery that required some note-taking to keep the clues straight. I appreciate the way Ms. Gilbert connects past events to present-day consequences, showing how much can change over time while some patterns remain familiar. She writes mysteries that encourage the reader to pay attention, and while this one did not completely wow me, it still offered a thoughtful and engaging escape.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
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Raised in a historic small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Victoria Gilbertturned her early obsession with books into a dual career as an author and librarian. Now retired after over 30 years in the library field, she’s worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and university library director.
Victoria writes the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series, the Booklover’s B&B Mystery series, and the Hunter and Clewe traditional mystery series for Crooked Lane Books. A member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers, Victoria lives in North Carolina.
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The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis
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The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) Cozy Mystery 19th in Series Setting – Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia Publisher : Kensington Cozies Publication date : May 26, 2026 Print length : 336 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 : 1496743482 ISBN-13 : 978-1496743480 Digital ISBN-13 : 978-1496743503 ASIN : B0FP7LXJ8C Audiobook ASIN B0FVW9XKRW
Old Town Virginia’s entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston – a young Martha Stewart in the making – juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis.
With a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it’s a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly’s longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks.
But the house party really gets explosive when Sophie’s favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer—and evidence points to Sophie’s own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad? And what’s the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he’s brought along with him? Some of the secrets Sophie’s discovering are raising flags—and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes . . .
Includes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks!
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Fourth of July in Old Town, Virginia, brings several family members and their friends to event planner Sophie Winston’s home. Her parents, her Aunt Melly, and her new husband, Gus, her sister, Hannah, and family friends, Roscoe O’Brien and Cyril Chevalier, who has been sweet on Melly forever. Gus’s friend, Stan, came to town as well, but is staying elsewhere. Newcomer Gus makes everyone a little uncomfortable. His marriage to Melly was very spur-of-the-moment. Sophie rented a tour bus with a driver/guide to keep everyone entertained sightseeing around Washington D.C. Tony Fontana had plenty of stories to share and made sure everyone had a good time.
When Tony’s dead body is found on a neighbor’s lawn, everyone is shocked. Even more shocking, Sophie’s dad, Paul, is hauled in when his DNA is found on Tony’s body. Sophie is not going to stand for that. She is going to start by looking into her new uncle and his friend, and go from there. Determined to remove the police’s target from her dad’s back, she is going to find the true murderer and serve him his just desserts.
Nineteenth book in the series, and these characters are all going strong. I looked forward to each new installment of this series to catch up with Sophie, Mars, Nina, Bernie, Humphrey, and Natasha. There is always trouble brewing in Old Town, but there is plenty of fun along the way, too. The character development feels natural, and the relationships continue to ring true. Each chapter opens with Sophie or Natasha responding to a letter asking for advice, and those exchanges highlight just how different the two women still are, even as they have learned to tolerate each other better. I also liked that Sophie’s house was full of family for the holiday.
Sophie has to look at suspects staying under her roof and those staying elsewhere as she tries to find a connection between her tour guide and others in her sphere. Neighbor, Dollie Peabody, swears she hears and sees things in her house, but by the time the police arrive, they find nothing. Gus is really sketchy. Could he be involved? Someone is leaving gifts for Melly, and it’s not Gus. Hannah is staying out late with no explanation, but Sophie has some ideas. She knows her sister has nothing to do with Tony’s death. When another dead body is found, it shakes up everything. Sophie has a houseful and a handful as she tries to juggle everything going on in and around her house, but her friends are always ready to help. Ms. Davis throws in some wonderful twists and red herrings that keep the mystery moving.
Not to be left out, Natasha throws a holiday party, “the most coveted event of the year,” with the theme of 1826 and proper period attire required. Even then, Sophie has solving the murder on her mind.
Holiday gatherings always come with a little drama, and having family and friends move in for the season only adds to the chaos. Sophie handles it all with remarkable patience. She cooks, cleans, plans sightseeing outings, helps Aunt Melly through a difficult time, shows up for her neighbor when needed, and somehow still manages to track down a murderer. Honestly, we could all use a Sophie in our lives, but they are not easy to find.
The Diva Hosts a Murderer is a sensational addition to this series from New York Times Bestselling Author Krista Davis. Engaging characters with warmth, grace, and wit, a wonderful area rich in history, a terrific whodunit, and some tempting summertime recipes perfect for your 4th of July celebrations, check every cozy mystery box. Whether you are a long-time fan, have just read a few books in the series, or are brand new to The Diva . . . series, you will love these characters.
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New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and the Pen & Ink Mysteries. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back.
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Gimme Shelter (A Layla Virtue Mystery) Traditional Mystery/Amateur Sleuths 2nd in Series Setting – Virginia Publisher : Kensington Publication date : April 28, 2026 – today! Print length : 352 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 : 1496748581 ISBN-13 : 978-1496748584 Kindle ISBN-13 : 978-1496748607 ASIN : B0FKXHKQJN Audio CD ISBN-13 : 979-8228779433 ASIN : B0G8DVRMR7
This whip-smart, witty series packs an emotional punch within an engaging mystery as Layla Virtue, a 30-something recovering alcoholic and former cop turned party musician, finds a sideline in solving murders from her new home in a Potomac County trailer park…
An unforgettable mystery brimming with hilarity and heart for readers of Margot Douaihy, Jane Pek, and Darynda Jones.
As the song says, you can’t always get what you want. Maybe that’s why, instead of fulfilling her youthful dream of being a rock star, Layla Virtue is living in a trailer park while playing third-rate gigs, including a stint at a seventies ABBA brunch. Given everything else she’s been through lately, she’s not complaining (much) about satin ruffles and go-go boots. She has a squad of supportive new BFFs, and she’s reclaimed a relationship with her famous rocker dad. His recent diagnosis has brought them even closer—sharing the trailer park’s lake house, which he’s had remodeled in typically over-the-top style.
Layla’s dad loves his new community and the feeling seems mutual. So, why is one of them blackmailing him? It’s a mystery almost as baffling as the assignment Layla receives from her former commissioner. Look into the brutal murder of a mild-mannered school teacher. Archie Wilkins was bludgeoned with a candelabra, shot up with drugs, and stuffed into a church confessional. Not the kind of outcome expected for a guy reputed to be the world’s nicest.
Perhaps Archie had secrets. Perhaps everyone does, including Layla’s one-time cop colleagues. She’s been blaming herself for a deadly ambush that destroyed her career and her peace of mind, but as her new friends help Layla regain her memories, a different picture emerges, and it’s one that forces her to question so much that she’s taken as truth . . .
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Layla Virtue is moving up in the world now that her famous rocker dad has bought the Lake Pinecrest Trailer Park and has renovated the trailer park’s lake house in a very interesting style. The wannabe rocker is playing some crazy gigs and donning some far-out costumes. Her dad is enjoying the trailer park community, but someone there is not enjoying his presence. Someone is blackmailing him with plans to expose his whereabouts to the press and his fans. Even crazier, the former disgraced cop, Layla, has been asked to consult on the murder of a local, presumably well-liked schoolteacher. He was found in a church confessional, beaten and bloody, and overdosed on drugs.
Layla has been trying to maintain her sobriety with the help of her new friends, but she receives a picture that brings back the memories of the horrible attack that cost her job and almost her life. She has blamed herself for the ambush, but as she starts to remember more, she realizes things may not have gone as she had thought, forcing her to reevaluate everything she has been told.
Layla has her hands full dealing with her dad, the residents of the trailer park, a murder to investigate, and delving into what happened that night when her entire team, except her, was killed, including the man she hoped to spend the rest of her life with.
Layla Virtue is a complicated protagonist who is working on herself while working through the trauma in her life. I love her! She is unique, flawed, and doing her best to juggle everything thrown at her. She has a renewed relationship with her father now that a diagnosis of dementia has ended his rock career. She knows he is slipping away from her, and she plans to make every moment they have together count. Her new friend, Nick, is struggling with some demons of his own, and she wants to help him, but he has to let her. The women she met in AA, Scarlet, Bree, and Charisse, have become true friends, and one in the group is suffering. I love how they all come together when one or more of them is in need. The residents of the Lake Pinecrest Trailer Park put the “Q” in quirky. In various ways, they are doing everything they can to torment Layla. Layla and Nick are still sharing their black Lab, Ringo. He is a very intuitive service dog.
All of Ms. Klein’s characters are wonderfully created, but in this story, Nick immediately grabbed my attention. He did 3 tours in Afghanistan with the Marine Corps; it is not surprising that he knows all about PTSD. He was hiding in his trailer for several days until Layla forced him to open the door. He was struggling; one of his platoon mates had killed himself a few days before, bringing the total to 4 lost from his platoon. He was on his way to being number 5. After losing my son to suicide, I usually pass on books where it plays a prevalent role, but after reading most of this author’s work, I decided to trust her. She handled the topic well, and I was so happy that Layla and her dad were there to help Nick. There was one thing that gave me pause. A word that was commonly attached to suicide was “committed”. Over the past two decades, the ‘language’ surrounding suicide has changed. We don’t say someone “committed” cancer. I can tell you my son committed nothing. He “died by suicide”. I know because I have personally experienced the grief and pain following my son’s death, I am more attuned to the phrasing. But it’s stories like this one, fictional stories that can bring attention to something so important. I have linked two articles above to explain why the wording matters.
While Gimme Shelter deals with heavy topics like PTSD, suicide, addictions, murder, and dementia, Libby Klein’s signature humor reigns in all the right places. From the bizarre remodel to the lake house to the “cat” Layla’s dad had found, to the over-the-top costumes, the ridiculous requests from the trailer park residents, and more, hilariousness ensues.
The three mysteries in this book are compelling. Teacher Archie Wilkins had his secrets, and Layla dug deep and asked the hard questions, leading to a surprising arrest, and keen observations pinned down Layla’s dad’s blackmailer. While involved in those investigations, she was handling drama and trauma of her own. One thing set another investigation in motion, and I couldn’t believe Layla wasn’t overwhelmed by it all. Many of her questions were answered, but this plotline will continue into book three.
Libby Klein has packed Gimme Shelter with powerful mysteries, captivating, genuine, and quirky characters, heaps of humor, a touch of romance, and a ton of heart. Something is always happening, so the story flows at a brisk pace. Be ready for an emotional ride. Grab your copy of Gimme Shelter today!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
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Libby Klein is the author of the Vice and Virtue series and the Poppy McAllister mysteries. A member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, she writes out of her Northern Virginia home with her sweet black Lab named Vader, and a very naughty Persian named Miss Eliza Doolittle.
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