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Release date: 2022-01-04 $14.99

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1. A Perfect Story - As far as Summer reads go, this is a fantastic book. Its story lulls along at a perfect pace, and my, what a story! The characters are perfect, especially Molly, the main character, who is by far one of the best written characters I’ve seen in a while. The way the story ties back into her Gran with her euphemisms is fantastic and pushes the story forward to an amazing twist at the end. The friendships are key in the story, and the mystery is waiting to be unfolded!
2022-07-29

2. Meh - Was really hoping to get into this book but never really did - writing was very simple (like the main character) who i found a bit annoying — with her literalness of everything. Her naïveté to life around her was hard to believe. But it was an easy read while on vacation which was why i gave it stars.
2022-07-15

3. Huh. - An interesting book with many a twist and turn. Molly was a fascinating character who was far more intelligent than those in her world gave her credit for being. But there’s elements of this story that didn’t sit well with me. That might be why I put it down for so long. I wanted to love this book, but it just wasn’t in the cards for me.
2022-06-18

4. Thoroughly Enjoyed - Very hard for one to not only enjoy but root for Molly, the Maid. I enjoyed how this book all came together in its conclusion. The protagonist was likable and the plot was not long and drawn out. I was fortunate enough to finish this book in just a couple of days but this mystery novel gripped me the minute i finished the first chapter.
2022-03-23

5. Excellent - I will read this again one day because it is one of these books that you will find something new every time. It rates up there with “Where The Crawdad Sings” in my top five. The characters are well written, and the little surprises that pop up every once in a while pertaining to them are unexpected and “delightful”.
2022-03-18

Release date: 2020-06-02 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $11.99

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1. Slow burn, but good! - It has a slower start, but nonetheless still a great book. If you like action packed throughout, this won’t be the book for you. It’s more about storyline and tying all of the pieces together in the end. Her descriptive writing is phenomenal. She does an excellent job of putting you in an isolated Irish setting.
2022-10-12

2. Thriller until the end - Love this great vacation or beach read. Love how each chapter goes from the point of view from each character. I kept switching who I thought “did it”. However that end was just awful. Very dry and I would love to hear how the rest of the characters coped and their aftermath.
2022-09-11

3. Long & drawn out, until the very end . . - Where to start? Each chapter is devoted to one of the main characters, and the chapters bounce back and forth in time for each character, depending upon the time frame the author writes about. I thought the book would have been better if it was written in chronological order . . until the very end, when everything came together. But what a chore to read to the end.
2022-08-07

4. Worth the wait - I’m not going to lie, the climb to the climax is a long journey. However by the end of the novel, I appreciate Lucy’s ability to lay the foundation. She sneaks in small clues and hints throughout the story. These clues may seem minuscule in the beginning, however they are key elements to the story. By the end you are mind blown…You will be in awe of how Lucy was able to entangle so many messy lives into one great story.
2021-07-25

5. Held my breath during the whole thing - The Guest List was a book that reintroduced reading for me. It’s the first book I’ve read in years and what an amazing choice. I’ve never read such a book with as much exciting anxiety and nervousness for what was to come page to page. I found myself skimming the following words ahead because I couldn’t read fast enough! Amazing book. Will be telling my friends all about this one!
2021-07-15

6. Easy listen with some nice but slightly predictable twists - I enjoyed this book as a simple “who did it” book. The voices change in narrators was enjoyable, though the female narrators putting on the male public school boy voices was slightly irritating an stupid for me. I didn’t enjoy this book as much as “the hunting party” by Lucy Foley which was fantastic. This seemed to have a far more predictable and less complex story line.
2021-07-02

Release date: 2020-09-22 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $12.99

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1. Must read - If you love trying to solve mysteries or crimes. This is the book for you. So many twists and turns that you think you have it solved and wham the author throws on another twist. The characters are are what make it enjoyable !! It started out slow for me. But so glad I kept going .Enjoy!!!!’
2022-06-22

2. A Slow But Steady Cozy Mystery - Seeing rave reviews beforehand drove my expectations sky high, but thankfully I had a pleasant reading experience. The small English village setting where everyone knows everyone gave me the cozy mystery vibes I was looking for. Warning: Do not expect a thrilling amount of action! Aside from the descriptions and discussions of criminal cases ranging from smuggling to murder, you’re following four sleuthing seventy-year-olds who live in a retirement community. They’re plucky and capable of more than expected but still have their limits. If you align your expectations with the acitivity levels of Marple or Poirot, you’ll have a much better chance of enjoying this slow but steady mystery. Despite more than ten characters and one hundred chapters, the Thursday Murder Club stays front and center, mentioned or appearing in approximately seventy-five percent of the book. Included in those ninety chapters are twenty-five diary entries from Joyce Meadowcroft, giving personal updates as the murder investigation moves along. Joyce is definitely my favorite character so far. She brings medical knowledge to the table as a former nurse, and I relate to her being underestimated just because she’s quiet. Using that to her advantage, she gets the inside scoop and spreads the word before you even know she was there. Turning lemons into opportunity. I love it! I’m assuming the next three books will feature POV chapters from the other club members which is a nice way to get acquainted with the main characters. I’m excited to learn more about them, especially enigmatic, former spy Elizabeth. She has secrets, and I want to know every single one. Let’s go back to what I discussed earlier because the one element holding “The Thursday Murder Club” back from a perfect rating is pace. I’ve read and loved slow burn mysteries before but this time found my attention wandering every few pages. I had to purpose to sit down and focus because I wasn’t feeling eager to dive back in. Eventually I got into a reading groove and enjoyed the story, even getting emotional a few times. It was interesting to read about an age group looking at the end of their life and dealing with the circumstances that come with that. The main characters carry some heavy burdens such as disrespect from younger persons, loved ones with dementia, and grief over the constant loss of friends and acquaintances. That kind of subject matter makes you realize there is no age when you know everything, and your days are smooth sailing. Every phase of life come with its own set of challenges, and you will always be a student, learning through the ups and downs. Struggles aside, I’m so glad I picked this up because the age aspect was outside my comfort zone and thought-provoking. I’m settling on four stars and recommend this book to cozy mystery fans who don’t mind a slow burn and a tear or two. • - Full content breakdown on my blog LaurenMicheleLifestyle on Wordpress
2022-06-18

3. The Thursday Murder Club By Richard Osman - This book was selected in Book Club. We will discuss it this evening... in a zoomroom. We discuss plot and how the writer uses words to express emotions, painting images through a story that either grabs you or doesn’t. This was a grab me book.the plot was a bit of a climax climb with a lot of additions that usually I will share could have become convoluted. This one does not! The characters are built gradually with great thought and in the end extra room for our discussions of possibly this or that? We usually choose a favorite character and share why... with why we liked or didn’t like the book with a - rating! We all finish whatever book is chosen by the host! years we’ve met and this is our st book in . A light enjoyable mystery is a rare book. I truly enjoyed it and it will bring a great discussion.
2021-02-03

4. Why aren’t there more books about old people?? - Starsky & Hutch Cagney & Lacey The Golden Girls Coopers Chase is a dream retirement community. There’s Zumba, sprawling estates, and the best durn parking commission in the country! Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron live for Thursdays. The Jigsaw Room is free to try their hand at unsolved murders..well, when a murder takes place, they feel they can show the police a thing or two... I absolutely ADORED this! Golden Girls is my favorite show of all time. As a reader, I always wonder why there aren’t more books about old people. I would seriously read the heck out of a book about a granny (or grandpa, or even better, an older person that never had kids) falling down a hole or fighting crimes with knitting needles as their weapon and a multitude of cats at their side. I tend to stick to the s and s when it comes to entertainment, plus I’m from the States, so I’m sad to say I was not already familiar with Mr. Osman. But you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll be following this series and anything else he writes from now on! Buy this book for yourself or anyone who loves a good mystery. If you’re twisted, get it for someone who doesn’t believe the elderly are capable of FANTABULOUS things!!
2020-12-04

Release date: 2023-03-07 $12.99

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1. Sophomore show - I can’t believe you can take the script from popular baking shows, convert it to a storyline, throw in a weak murder mystery and create an ending that is so completely disappointing that a high school wannabe writer could have written it, and then get it published. Truly, that’s the only mystery here.
2023-03-16

Release date: 2022-09-20 $14.99

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1. Hello! BBC, this should be your next series! - Pure delight. Have read all three. One those books that makes me feel better about being a human - and humans in general. And I’m not kidding, this would make a fantastic TV series. Each book could easily create a season. Richard , best wishes to you and yours. Please keep writing.
2023-03-24

2. The Bullet that Missed - This series gets better and better! If you like British mystery, solid characters with a twist, great humor with a side of real life this series is for you! I also appreciate great writing without being dependent on curse words (thank you)! Adore the characters and one could only hope to run with this gang in out ’s!
2022-09-29

Release date: 2021-09-28 $12.99

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1. Delightful! - A perfect summer mystery read. I laughed out loud, while still solving along and eager for each page turn. I am grateful to these characters for being both easy to know and love, and for being so truthful about age, and fear, and life. There is dignity here; also, a witty and worthy mystery.
2022-06-28

2. Another compelling read - I respectfully disagree with Joan Smith’s comment in The Times review that Osman does not take murder seriously and that “both novels lack the underlying moral seriousness that is an essential ingredient of the best crime fiction.” First, murder is very rarely treated with the seriousness it deserves in crime fiction or in life, so the comment is rather pretentious. Second, the focus of both novels is not the murders but the characters themselves. In a culture that dismisses the relevance of the elderly, Osman’s novels remind us that wrinkles and age do not diminish people’s complexities and humanity. The wit and humor of both novels contain a moral seriousness without being didactic. How refreshing. The worst part of reading these novels is having to accept we can’t actually go to Cooper’s Chase on a Thursday to have tea and cake with the club. The second novel does not disappoint. When is the third due to be released?
2021-10-10

Release date: 2021-12-21 $0.99

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1. Read it and smile - So much fun! I read the first two books in the series in about four days. The last prior book I read was Kim by Rudard Kipling, and that took me about three weeks to get through. Tough going. I have needed light reading that made me laugh and made me feel good. This book series is as uplifting as watching a Hallmark movie!
2021-04-16

2. A charming young veterinarian finds her way - Audrey is up against an unexpectedly close deadline for the completion of her clinic. An apparently meddlesome councilwoman seems to be trying to get strays euthanized- perhaps she is adding to the problem releasing some pets. Maria wants a tax that might put the veterinary clinic out of business permanently. Things do not go well for the deceitful councilwoman- yet the clinic still seems in dome jeopardy Plenty of pet mayhem, along with a great deal of paperwork and some folks with ill intent A challenging setting for a young veterinarian getting to know herself and Italy I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2020-12-21

Release date: 2016-04-30 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $4.99

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Release date: 2020-07-07 $4.99

Release date: 2023-02-14 $3.99

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1. Step Down - I liked Eliza better in first book. In this one, too much dithering about her feelings for Ollie. And she gets away with completely unbelievable and risky behavior. Of course, this IS fiction. But it boggles imagination that high society would accept an unmarried, lower-class, heavily pregnant woman at an important ball, no matter how much Eliza likes her. There are several anachronisms herein. And modern authors simply don’t know the difference between “mantel” and “mantle,” “disinterested” and “uninterested,” to mention just a few common mistakes.
2023-02-24

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Release date: 2022-11-19 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $9.99

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Release date: 2016-03-17 $4.99

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1. A solid cozy mystery - with ghosts! - I’m not sure why I put off reading The Haunted Heist for so long. I guess I just wasn’t in the mood for a cozy mystery? Regardless, I felt guilty staring at it in my NetGalley queue, so I bit the bullet and started reading. This is the third in a series and I haven’t read any of the previous books. Unfortunately for me, that meant the first chapter was full if info dumping to catch me up on what I missed in books and . I read % of this book via text-to-speech (aka, listening to a semi-robotic voice read to me while I did other things, like exercise or fold laundry). Text-to-speech is great for multitasking, but I know I missed some things along the way, but it didn’t hurt the story for me. I like the main character, Verity Long. She doesn’t want to have the ghost of an old mobster hanging around, but she’s stuck with him. (I’d have to go read the first books to find out exactly why, see the paragraph above!) The ghost, Frankie, was a blast. Seriously, his questionable morals and zero filter made the book. This story revolves around Verity trying to get a job doing marketing work for the bank, but instead she finds herself at a crime scene. Sounds like this is something that happens to her fairly regularly. I loved the subplot with sexy cop Ellis—and his overbearing mother who hates her. Apparently, Verity was supposed to marry Ellis’s brother, but she left him. It sounds like their Facebook relationship status should be ‘It’s Complicated’ because it is. But they’re soooon cute together! So, basically, after a rocky start, I enjoyed this story full of southern charm and ghosts. I was never completely hooked, but as I said above, I just haven’t been in the mood for a cozy mystery, so I think that detracted from some of the enjoyment for this book. If you’re into cozy mysteries, go pick up this series. It’s a cute, quick read, and book one is currently FREE on Amazon (and maybe other retailers?) at the time of this review posting.
2017-06-20

2. DELICIOUSLY CUTE AND DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING ! - I adore cozy mysteries, love gripping suspense and totally addicted to anything supernatural but throw in a little sweet romance and I'm totally smitten! Sadly, it's often difficult to find all four elements in one book but fortunately, I've found an author that brilliantly combines them all into one exceptional story. Angie Fox has delighted her readers yet again with The Haunted Heist, the third standalone release in the Southern Ghost Hunters Mysteries Series and I totally loved it! This story is imaginative, unique, exciting, cute, sweet, heartwarming, well crafted and well edited with a beautiful, eye-catching cover. The narrative is exceptionally well written in the first person from the perspective of the heroine Verity Long. The dialogue is smart, well executed and flows effortlessly. I love all the components of this story but it's the characters that completely steal the show. They are fascinating, captivating, realistic, engaging, relatable and humorous. Fox skillfully combines these elements to craft a deliciously cute and delightfully entertaining whodunit filled to the brim with danger, drama, action, mystery, suspense, humor, ghosts and even a little heartbreaking angst and heartwarming romance. Life has been nothing but difficult during the last several months for beautiful aspiring graphic designer Verity Long. She's lost absolutely everything after breaking off her engagement with her cheating, now ex-fiance Beau Wydell, youngest and favored son of wealthy, influential town aristocrat Virginia Wydell. Her graphic design services had been in demand until her almost mother-in-law used her influence to ruin her and her business. Now it seems no one in Sugarland other than her best friend Lauralee, and her almost, still-figuring-it-out, sort-of boyfriend, Ellis Wydell wants to have anything to do with her. And yes, Ellis and Beau are related - they're brothers! Huh? Oh yes, brothers! And let's not forget her sweet little pet skunk Lucy and her very dead, black and white gangster ghost housemate, Frankie. Yup, I said ghost who has become trapped on Verity's property when she unknowingly dumped the ashes from his urn onto the roots of her rose bush. Oh my! After all, she had no idea what they were and what would happen. And now, she's stuck with a not so nice criminal from the flapper era, no money, no job and no prospects - until her bestie, Lauralee rides to the rescue with a potential job offer from her Uncle Reggie Thompson, the new president of the First Sugarland Bank. Maybe things are finally looking up for Verity. Or not! Just when it looks like she may have the job in the bag, Reggie Thompson is called away and murdered in the vault right in the middle of his meeting with Verity! Oh no! Oh yes! And Verity may be a suspect since this is the second murder scene at which she has been present in the same number of months. Last time, her involvement almost cost her life and would have, had it not been for help from her ghost pal, Frankie and handsome law enforcement officer, Ellis Wydell. Nope, she's not getting involved - not again! But it is her best and only friend's uncle and naturally, she'd do anything for sweet Lauralee. But Verity's luck maymay finally have run out this time when a killer sets their deadly sights on her - again. Oh goodness! Will Verity be able to discover the identity of the murderer before it's too late? We'll see!
2016-03-30

3. Verity, Ellis and Frankie are at it Again! - Verity Long is at it again in Angie Fox's third installment of the Southern Ghost Hunter series. As with her other books, Fox has a great way of painting a picture and immersing her readers into Verity's world. For some reason the way that she cuddles her skunk, Lucy, makes me want to get my own skunk even though I know that would be ridiculous, and I would love to have my own Frankie, even if he is annoying at best. In this latest installment, the story begins with Verity meeting with her best friend Lauralee and Lauralee's Uncle Reggie, who has taken over Sugarland Bank. He wants to do advertising for the bank, and Verity offers up her graphic design services to him. She makes an appointment to meet Reggie at the bank. While Verity is there, Reggie is murdered in the vault, leading her on the hunt for his killer, which may or may not be a violent and very dead hitman from the s. The story is full of action, and we get to learn a little bit more about Frankie when Ellis and Verity unearth a speakeasy (with Frankie’s help) directly beneath the Southern Spirits kitchen. We get to meet Frankie’s gangster friends in what is a very humorous interaction between Frankie, Verity and Ellis that ends with a ghostly car chase. We also get to meet Frankie’s best friend Suds, who has been trying to break into the bank’s vault since the s via an underground tunnel. This tunnel, Suds and Frankie may help Verity get out of the inevitable bind she always seems to finds herself in. I pride myself on being a good detective when reading mystery series, and in every one of her books in I have been surprised with who ends up being the killer in the end, Haunted Heist being no different. It is a very entertaining and well-written story, with a little romance thrown in. I was provided ARC in exchange for an honest review.
2016-03-28

4. Verity and Frankie are at it again…solving crimes in the real realm with help from the ghostly realm - Another fun read in the Southern Ghost series from Angie Fox. I swear if Verity didn’t have bad luck she probably wouldn’t have any luck. Verity does manage to improve what goes from a fantastic situation to a horrible situation and solve the crime. You are drawn in such that you are excited when success seems possible and saddened when things don’t go as planned but then again who doesn’t want to cheer for someone that has an adorable pet skunk named Lucy. Frankie the ghost moves a bit closer to having his dreams realized. Ellis pulls a surprise move in their romance. The book was an easy read and very enjoyable. While it isn’t necessary to read the other books in the series before you read this one it certainly helps to understand some of the interactions between the different characters. I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review
2016-03-24

5. Another fun read! - I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review only Things have taken a turn for the worst for the characters in this installment! Poor Frankie has found out he can be ungrounded from Verity's ancestral home so long as he can find the thing he loves the most, and bury it with his urn near his ashes! However finding out what Frankie loved the most proves to be a troublesome task! That Gangsters feelings are locked down tighter than fort knox! Poor Verity has figured out she wants to give Ellis a chance only to be saddled with Mrs. Wydell who is bound determined to make Verity's life awful while keeping her away from all of her sons! Finally catching a break Verity gets an offer for a job with the local bank doing actual graphic work! Only that seems not to have meant to be, because after having gotten the offer the Bank Manager Reggie is killed in the Vault..... What you say, that sound so unfair! I thought so to. Frankie who went along to case the bank for old time sake swears that Reggie was killed by South Town Gang's hit man Handsom Henry, who has been dead for awhile! So of course Verity can't let the cops hunt for a possibly dead killer all by themselves. However since Frankie is an opportunistic ghost Verity must promise Frankie that she will help him find his favorite gun before he'll help solve the murder. Frankie is pretty sure this gun is what he loves most, and will set him free! I really enjoyed this one. I liked that it was a little more serious than the first two. While Frankie is kind of depressed through a large portion of the book that doesn't mean it still doesn't have the humor, and spunk of the last books! It does; it was cute, funny, and has an interesting plot. Verity and Frankie get themselves into heaps of trouble in this book. They end up needing help from many old friends and a few new friends to find out who the murder is. I'd recommend this one to anyone one who has read the past books, and anyone who enjoys mysteries with a hint of paranormal. Its a cute, fun series though, so you should start at the beginning!
2016-03-24

6. Another amazing book by Angie Fox! - What can I say about The Haunted Heist, that has not been said already? Is this book amazing? Yes! Does it make you want to keep reading without putting it down? Yes! Does it make you laugh out loud, cry, cringe and feel everything that is happening in the book? YES! In short this book is everything that it was expected to be, from all of the other books written by Angie Fox. The best part about Angie Fox's writing...... when you read you are not just reading the words written on the page, you are living and experiencing everything that is happening! You will experience the anticipation of Verity actually going to promote her business at the bank, the heartbreak as she finds that her best friends uncle is found dead in the vault, the ever growing love between Verity and Ellis, and the complete devotion that Verity feels for everyone around her. Angie Fox is one of those great writers that always has each page filled with adventure, romance and comedy. There is never a dull moment in this book or any of her other books. I am happily awaiting the next book to see where everything goes with her relationship with Ellis, if the not-so quite ex- monster, I mean, mother in law, will Franky finally be free to roam once again, and the undoubtedly crazy adventure that she will stumble upon!
2016-03-24

7. This one flies by! - This one flies by! Angie Fox has released The Haunted Heist, the third book in her Southern Ghost Hunter series. In this new installment, Verity looks forward to a job with the local bank. Life for her will soon be more than a breakfast bar for lunch and borrowing her sister’s clothes when she has an important meeting. What could possibly stand in her way? But when another murder takes place in Sugarland, and Verity is in the building when it happens, and it takes away her first real job, lots of things begin standing in her way of getting a normal life. One of the obstacles is the fact that the main suspect in the murder is a ghost. Verity will again need to borrow Frankie’s power to enter the plane of ghosts and investigate. She owes it to the living—and the dead—to solve this crime. Handsome officer Ellis Wydell provides assistance and companionship. Ms. Fox has packed this volume with humor, a touch of romance, enough suspense to keep the story flying, and plenty of ghostly appearances and cold spots. She also deftly develops her characters into people we love and want to follow right into book four. We hope it will be a short wait.
2016-03-23

8. The Third Installment of The Southern Ghost Hunters Series Moves the Story Line Along! - Verity Long is a graphic artist living in her home town of Sugarland Georgia when she loses everything thanks to a vindictive almost mother-in-law. She’s living in the home her grandmother left her and in the first book of the series she inadvertently “grounded” the ghost of a long dead gangster to her grandmother’s prize rose bush. The ghost, a gangster who seems to have been shot based on the bullet hole in his ghostly forehead, becomes her sidekick and is able to share his energy with Verity allowing her to see and interact with other ghosts. Frankie the German as he was known in life, was a tough guy gangster from the ’s who knew all of the other bad guys in town and shows Verity a world she wouldn’t have ever seen without him. Oh, and her other crime fighting sidekick is the delicious Sherriff Ellis Wydell, brother to her slimy ex-fiancé Beau. He’s yummy, and nice but tough, and likes Verity as much as she likes him. In this third book in the series Verity has an opportunity to get a real job updating the graphics for the local Sugarland Bank, thanks to her best friends Uncle Reggie, the bank manager. She’s at the bank showing her work when Uncle Reggie is murdered in the vault, but no one can figure out how it happened. Verity, thanks to a shot of Frankie’s energy, is able to talk to the other ghosts and they tell her that this death has the signature of the notorious “Handsome Henry” hit man for the South Town Gang. The only problem is that Handsome Henry, along with the rest of the South Town Gang, has been dead for decades! This leads to Verity and the yummy Officer Ellis Wydell chasing around town and with Frankie’s urn in tow they’re able to hunt the killer in modern times and also in ghostly places that only Frankie can show to Verity. This book is a fun who dunnit that has a satisfying ending and sets us up perfectly for the next installment in the series. It stands alone but there are some characters that could be more richly filled out for readers that haven’t read the first and second books and short stories in the series. As a whole this series is lots of fun and adventure I will continue to read these books from one of my favorite authors.
2016-03-23

9. Amazing! - Loved It ! This is the third in the series about Verity can communicate with the dead through the help of her resident ghost gangster Frankie. In this installment Verity is in the center of yet another murder in her small quiet town. It seems to follow her everywhere and people are getting suspicious. Lucky for her she and a local deputy are an item. There are lots of twists and turns in this book. It is a fun and easy read. Great for spring break or the beach. Be sure to grab a copy.
2016-03-19

10. Romance and Mystery - Verity's life starts to look better and then the proverbial hammers fall. Her soon to be boss is murdered and life really gets interesting. Frankie, a ghost, who I really think doesn't want to be saved and able to move around is very helpful. Her love life takes unusual twists because Ellis wants to move ahead but Verity has issues. Lucy is still a cute favorite of mine along with Frankie. I love the book and it has a couple of chuckles for me and the story moves right along. I do not want to spoil by giving a lot of information because it is like going to the movies with a friend and have them spoiling the plot. Ms. Fox has written an very interesting and captivating story!
2016-03-19

11. Haunted Heist, Another Solid Southern Ghost Hunters Mystery - The Haunted Heist is the third book in Angie Fox's Southern Ghost Hunters mystery series. In this installment, Verity Long, graphic artist by trade, ghost hunter by vocation, has been offered an opportunity to take on the marketing strategies for the First Sugarland Bank by best friend Lauralee's Uncle Reggie. Everything was going so well in the interview before Reggie went to check out an issue in the vault, only to be found dead moments later. The murder has all the signature characteristics of hitman Handsome Henry but the only problem is, Henry has been dead since the 's. As the marketing position disappears before Verity's eyes, she finds her special ghost hunting skills needed to solve what appears to be a murder committed from the other side. With her ghostly accomplice Frankie the German, her special friend Deputy Ellis Wydell, the contacts made in such diverse otherworldly realms as a speakeasy and a graveyard, and a foe bent on murder and greed, it becomes a tight race to discover the murderer and set the recorded straight. As with the previous two books, Angie Fox has scripted a wonderful otherworldly mystery with endearing characters and twisted plots. Her stories paint pictures of a parallel realm of spirits alongside those living today. This book comes highly recommended!
2016-03-19

12. I love this series! - I love the Southern Ghost Hunter series. Verity and her gang of ghost friends are a load of laughs! Verity has a gangster ghost (Frankie) who is tied to her. And with his help, she is able to see the ghostly plane and interact with other ghosts. She uses this gift to solve mysteries. This is her third adventure. I love each one. There is romance, humor, and mystery. If you like cozy mysteries, you will love this series. With the supernatural twist, it doesn't disappoint.
2016-03-18

13. Haunted Heist a ghost mystery - An amusing, lighthearted, ghost hunter mystery story. Third in the series for Verity trying to solve a murder with the help of Frankie, the gangster ghost. I love the southern style manners and small town references that Verity uses. Don't want to offend? Just use the standard phrase "well bless your heart". Lots of gangsters, shooting, drinking and mayhem for those ghosts in Sugarland. Must have been some wild times.
2016-03-18

14. Delightful book Southern Ghost Hunter series - The third full length novel in author Angie Fox’s Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery series is a delightful tale that sees the return of Fox’s quirky, lovable characters for another round of murder, mayhem, and mystery. This compelling story explores the depths of retribution, revenge, and good old-fashioned greed. When the story opens, we find our heroine, Verity Long, immediately embroiled in a puzzling whodunit as she works with her roommate and resident unsettled ghost, ’s gangster Frankie the German, to solve the untimely and unnatural death of a close friend’s family member. Verity’s search for clues, and Frankie’s desperate quest to once again freely roam and haunt as he pleases, leads them to a ghostly speakeasy that exists only on an alternate reality plane and proves more than a little dangerous for the two mismatched housemates, and Verity’s would be boyfriend, Ellis Wydell. Speaking of…things are heating up for Verity and her hunky ex-almost-brother-in-law Ellis. Though she is determined to maintain nothing more than a polite friendship with her former beau’s brother, the small town law enforcement officer has other ideas. Both are resolved to stick to their guns, so who wins this battle of wills? You’ll enjoy reading to find out. As always, Fox delivers the perfect mix of history, mystery, and fun, set against a back drop of Southern charm and traditions embedded in life in the American South. Along with her precious pet skunk Lucy, Frankie, Ellis, her sister Melody, best friend Lauralee, and the other colorful characters of Sugarland, Verity Long stars in another entertaining paranormal hit!
2016-03-18

15. Another great one from Angie Fox! - I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I've said it before and I know I'll say it again, Angie Fox writes some of the best paranormal romance out there! I am loving the way this series is shaping up. I can't wait to see how Verity and Ellis' relationship continues to blossom. I love Frankie, but definitely hope he gets released like he wants.
2016-03-18

16. Love this series! - Haunted Heist is the rd book in this series. I love the characters, especially Frankie and the other ghosts in the town & Verity's pet skunk Lucy. This time the mystery surrounds a murder in the local bank. Verity, her ghost sidekick Frankie & her favorite cop Ellis are in the middle of it again. Verity has to make some decisions about her job as a graphic designer and her side job as a ghost hunter. Frankie is still trying to free himself from Verity & her house. The locations & history of the town that is part of the story I find interesting and I loved the part about the speakeasy. This book also has Verity & Ellis deciding on if a romantic relationship is in their future. I found the book full of surprises and fun to read. The author keeps you guessing on who is the murderer right to the end. No cliffhangers. I look forward to reading more of this series.
2016-03-18

17. A delight! - Haunted Heist by Angie Fox is the third book in the Southern Ghost Hunter series. Verity Long is trying to get an honest job and stay away from spirits (ghosts, poltergeists). Reggie Thompson, President of First Bank of Sugarland, might have work for Verity. He wants to update all of the banks printed materials. Verity borrows business type clothes from her sister (Verity’s wardrobe is minimal since she had to sell everything to pay Mrs. Wydell) for the appointment. Verity gets the job but is hanging around the bank waiting for Frankie (who is visiting his friend, Suds who died while digging a tunnel into the vault and is still digging). Verity hears a scream and goes running. Carla, Vice President, has found Reggie is dead in the vault. He was killed in the manner of the gangster, Handsome Henry Hagar, who died in . Reggie even had the gangster’s pocket watch on him (which does not make Handsome Henry happy). Did the ghost come back for revenge? Can a ghost kill? Verity wanted to let the police handle the case, but she is the only person who can interview the dead (lucky Verity). Ellis Wydell (deputy and Verity’s sort-of boyfriend) set off to interview gangsters with Frankie’s assistance (who is quite happy to visit his old friends and he wants to find his missing gun). Will Verity be able to find the killer? And will the killer be a living person or ghost? Verity also has to deal with her relationship with Ellis? Ellis’ mother (a real hoyden) does not want Verity seeing any of her precious sons (since she already left one at the altar), but Ellis wants to be with Verity (you cannot help who you love)? Is Verity up for the challenge? The Haunted Heist was just delightful. It has mystery, romance, humor, and ghosts! What more could you want in a book. The only downfall was the mystery was so simple and extremely easy to solve. The Haunted Heist is easy to read and can read finished in a couple of hours. Angie Fox did a wonderful job writing this novel (combining all the elements). The characters are interesting (especially the ghosts) and quirky (like Verity owning a skunk for a pet). I give The Haunted Heist . out of stars (which means I liked it, but I downgraded because the mystery was a snap). In order to understand everything that is happening in The Haunted Heist, you will need to read the previous books in the series (they are equally delightful). My favorite character is Frankie. Frankie continues to be delightful. He is still obsessed with getting himself free of his urn. I think he is going to keep Verity very busy. I received a complimentary copy of Haunted Heist from NetGalley and the author in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
2016-03-17

18. Angie Fox Rocks! - I absolutely love this series! I love Ellis and Verity... but I really love Lucy! In fact I really want a pet skunk.. sigh.. hubby said no... but I digress.. Verity gets a big break with a new marketing job that will hopefully bring in more business. Unfortunately she finds her new boss dead.. even though she has seen on the other side of the veil with the help of her gangster ghost roomie, Frankie, she would rather let the police handle this murder. After she discovers that the suspect is a long dead scary mobster hit man, she knows that it is going to be up to Frankie, Ellis,(swoon) and Verity to solve this case. I cannot wait until the next book in this series to see where Ellis and Verity's relationship is going to take them. And if you love this series as I do, then totally check out Angie Fox's other series: The Accidental Demon Slayer it is the first in the Biker Witches series.
2016-03-17

19. Haunted Heist a great read! - At first, when Angie Fox stopped writing about Lizzie, Pirate and her other ‘family’ adventures, I was really disappointed. But this new series has me wrapped up already and salivating for more! Haunted Heist starts with Verity bathing dried banana off her pet skunk and getting unexpected company. I love the interesting characters in her books, like this one that has a ghost that's afraid of Verity's ghost. I love the bits of history that are interspersed in her stories. I really love the continuity in her characters and places. I won't spoil anything, but there's more ghostly romance and we get to go back to a place that figured prominently in a prior book. VERY interesting. I think my favorite part was the ghostly bar fight and car chase. Or maybe the very unpredictable ending. Whatever, this book is a winner all the way.
2016-03-17

20. Haunted Heist a WINNER - At first, when Angie Fox stopped writing about Lizzie, Pirate and her other ‘family’ adventures, I was really disappointed. But this new series has me wrapped up already and salivating for more! Haunted Heist starts with Verity bathing dried banana off her pet skunk and getting unexpected company. I love the interesting characters in her books, like this one that has a ghost that's afraid of Verity's ghost. I love the bits of history that are interspersed in her stories. I really love the continuity in her characters and places. I won't spoil anything, but there's more ghostly romance and we get to go back to a place that figured prominently in a prior book. VERY interesting. I think my favorite part was the ghostly bar fight and car chase. Or maybe the very unpredictable ending. Whatever, this book is a winner all the way. Write faster, Angie!
2016-03-17

21. The rd Verity is finally here! - This is the third book in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery series. I'll try to answer the most common questions I receive when recommending a series to people. Do you have to have read the first book? No. This author does a great job catching you up to speed through out the book. So, while there are three main threads that go through all the books, you can start at book three laugh, gasp and enjoy every joke without feeling like you're missing some inside loop. Is there sex? No. This is not one of those type of mysteries, but you do have an on going romantic relationship (ie. new boyfriend & a crappy ex) but it's definitely more mystery than romance. Is it profane? No, I don't find this book or the previous two to have an over abundance of profanity or unnecessary violence. Is it creepy, it says ghost hunter? Parts can be a little eerie but it won't give you nightmares! Think similar to Victoria Laurie's Ghost Hunter series but tamer (without the demons and such) . If you enjoyed MG & Gilley then Verity and her ghostly sidekick Frankie will really become your new best friends. Recommended for people of all ages and lover's of mysteries! Please message me any additional questions you think I should answer in this or my next post. Happy reading everyone!
2016-03-17

Release date: 2019-11-16 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $3.99

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Release date: 2016-02-23 $8.99

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1. Seventh book in series! - No Cats Allowed by Miranda James is the seventh book in A Cat in the Stacks Mystery series. There is a new interim director at the Athena College Library. Unfortunately, Oscar Reilly is going out of his way to alienate everyone on the staff including Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel. When Charlie is asked to leave Diesel at home, Charlie decides to take a leave of absence. But then Oscar Reilly turns up dead in the basement (crushed with shelving). When Charlie's friend and co-worker, Mabel Gilley is accused of the crime, Charlie starts investigating. Then Charlie is asked to step in as the new interim director. Charlie may not last long on the job when someone tries to put him out of commission. Can Charlie figure out who the killer is and stay out of harm’s way? I enjoyed reading No Cats Allowed. No cats Allowed may be the seventh book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. I have not read any of the other books in the series, but I will definitely be reading them now. I liked the characters in the book (there are a lot of them) and Diesel, the cat. The mystery was interesting, but it was child's play to solve (I kept hoping for a good twist at the end, but there was not one). I give No Cats Allowed out of stars (I liked it). I look forward to the next book in A Cat in the Stacks Mystery! I received a complimentary copy of No Cats Allowed from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the book!
2016-02-23

2. Great Mystery By A Talented Author - What Do You Like? If You Like Murder Mysteries, This One Is For You! It Was Murder; Murder Most Foul! But To A Richly Deserving Victim! No Cats Allowed By Miranda James opens the enter office doors! Diesel, a beautiful Maine Coon cat, is back on the job at the university library with his owner Charlie, along with a cast of characters. Author Miranda James infused this book with awesome characters and opens wide the door to the interoffice turmoil, accusations, crying, anger, friendship, and a violent murder. What Follows Is A Character Assassination Of Ms. James Murder Victim! :) Ms. James portrayal of the murder victim’s character was skillful, she made you want to stand up and cheer when he was found dead. Ms. James really created an obnoxious character in Reilly. He was a character you love to hate. What a twerp! What follows is an investigation that filled with suspects and emotions. Suspects Created By Ms. James: Ms. James filled the book with a variety of suspects, with various motives to kill the new library director, Oscar Reilly. All the suspects are upstanding employees, who have crossed swords and words with the director, along with Reilly’s ex-brother-in-law that suddenly appears just before the murder. Emotion Filled Characters Miranda James created characters filled with rolling emotion; lots of crying on Charlie’s shoulders with lots of petting Diesel. Diesel is a wonderful character, as he almost seems human and adds an extra element to this tale. Recommendation: Miranda James kept me guessing the identity of who committed the crime and why; she held my interest throughout the book as she skillfully wove this murder mystery with interesting suspects. Her development of the characters was good and the pacing, though a little slow in the beginning of the book, picked up speed quickly. I loved this story, and Diesel is such a wonderful character, you just might to run out and get your own Maine Coon. I received this book from the Publisher and Netgalley in return for an honest opinion. Books reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author's opinion; book reviews on line under my name are my opinion.
2016-02-23

Release date: 2020-06-30 $5.99

Release date: 2023-03-07 $14.99

Release date: 2022-09-05 $0.99

Release date: 2023-03-23 $5.99

Release date: 2016-09-18 $3.99

Release date: 2018-02-14 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $3.99

Release date: 2021-10-04 $5.99

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1. Another great fortune adventure - Honestly, this couldn’t be one of my favorite Fortune Redding books. The mystery is not that easy to solve and I like how her insight helps her get to the end. Nice to bring in Harrison and his fiancé into the mix. Looking forward to seeing more of Manny along with Allie as well
2022-08-22

2. Fun but… - I love Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie but I don’t like the negativity and predictable character assassinations of Celia. I feel that the books can stand alone on their humor and character development without constantly attacking Celia. There is enough judgement and hatred in the world and these books should be a respite from those negative emotions. I hope the next book doesn’t continue with this tired path of attack. I would hate to lose Fortune and her investigations.
2021-12-22

3. Cleaning To A New Degree - Another very interesting story for the Swamp Team . We have a budding new entrepreneur, Ally, who is finally going to open her bakery up but gets attacked. From that time things bloom nut you have to add in the turkey hunt and finding of a dead body. We know things seem to happen around Fortune but this was no exception! When it rains it pours is a good expression for this story because the past will come to bit someone in the butt. Family is not exception! Ronald, the next door neighbor, has a thing for copying a very well know exCIA person. If you want to know what is going on the grab your sweet snacks and read this awesome book!
2021-10-11

Release date: 2023-03-21 $8.99

Release date: 2018-12-20 $3.99

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1. Another great read in this series - As a Harper Lin fan, I always pre order as soon as announced. I love to see each character developing with each new addition to her series. This being number her characters are well developed, people I’d like to know personally. The stories are fun and well written, and usually provide some interesting twists. Can’t wait to find out what happens in book .
2019-02-26

Release date: 2018-07-01 $3.99

Release date: 2022-03-01 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $0.99

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1. Good Stories, But… - Her stories are good and her characters are interesting. However, this author is desperately in need of a good editor, for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I hesitated even purchasing the books at their low price and supporting this author, given that she couldn’t take the time and money to clean up her books. It definitely gets in the way of the story. I probably won’t buy anymore from her…
2022-08-09

Release date: 2022-04-26 $4.99

Release date: 2023-09-19 $14.99

Release date: 2022-10-11 $14.99

Release date: 2015-11-09 Genre:Mysteries & Thrillers $4.99

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1. Charming cozy mystery! - Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder is the third book in A Cape Bay Mystery series by Harper Lin. Francesca “Fran” Amaro is thirty-four years old and runs Antonia’s Italian Café (which was started by her family). Fran is enjoying a night out with Sammy (Samantha Eriksen) and Dawn. Sammy just broke up with her boyfriend of ten years (he was a mama’s boy who would not commit). They are enjoying margaritas when they hear about a dead body by Mary Ellen’s Souvenirs and Gifts. They decide to comfort Mary Ellen and maybe check things out along the way. The deceased is Abraham Casey who is a pharmacist from Boston. He booked a room at the bed and breakfast three months in advance. Why was he in town and who wanted him dead? Fran cannot help but look into the matter. Detective Mike Stanton tries to stop Fran, but Fran is unstoppable wants she sets her mind on something. Will Fran be able to find the killer before the killer finds Fran? Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder is a cute cozy mystery novel. I just wish the author had provided a few more clues to help solve the mystery (so we can follow the bread crumbs). The mystery was easy to solve (actually I thought it was obvious), but I like following the clues throughout the story to solve a mystery. The writing is good in the book, and I enjoy the characters. Fran can be a little clueless at times, but she is overall a good person. I give Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder out of stars. I received a complimentary copy of Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder from the author in exchange for an honest review.
2015-11-15

Release date: 2011-07-26 $7.99

Release date: 2019-04-14 $5.99

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1. Vacations - Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie are off on a vacation to a resort in Florida. Now we know Gertie is unusual but her bathing suit and rough waters create a problem for her. She is rescued and asked out by a man named Otis and the fun begins! Of course there is a murder , a race involving a pink bird and much more! Yes, this is an excellent mystery with plenty of humor and plot twists! Another successful Fortune Redding mystery!
2019-07-28

Release date: 2018-06-12 $9.99

Release date: 2022-12-26 $0.99

Release date: 2018-11-26 $4.99

Release date: 2015-09-14 $4.99

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1. Love this series of books for Feel Good Reading - Happy again with these characters & it has become my Go To Nightly reading as I have so much to read with my job, life issues & daily news. I can relax & release with Danielle, Walt & Lily. I know it is PG rated reading, but in today’s world I need exactly that to unwind!
2022-07-08

2. My Opinion - This installment was like the rest of the other previous ones; leading up to this one, to that I mean this was a very good book. The way Danielle has to solve a problem about a abandoned house sets up a good story line to this book. Overall, this book keep me glued every page and I enjoyed it.
2021-06-14

Release date: 2020-05-20 $4.99

Release date: 2023-02-24 $8.99

Release date: 2023-01-31 $4.99

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1. Another great book in the series! - It took me a little while to get into this book, yet once I did it was well worth it! Maddie is once again in the mix of solving a mystery, this time away from home at a wedding with her best friend Benji. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2023-02-01