Review of SUGAR COOKIES and SCANDAL

Sugar Cookies and Scandal

SUE HOLLOWELL

Review by Author Roy Murry

This book is a short cozy mystery, so I will make my review short.

Tilly has an upstart bakery inside her uncle's shop in Belle Harbor, which is getting ready to expand. So, all is good in their world until the Vet's assistant is murdered when Tilly's friend's cat is having kittens at the Veterinarian.

The sheriff is doing the investigation, and Tilly walks into the fray. A dog and chicken uprising leads to the killer of the Veterinarian's assistant arrest—end of the story.

The story is cute, and the characters are fun. It is an enjoyable quick read.

 

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Review of THE SPA DAY

THE SPA DAY

Nicola Yeager

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Spa Day is not one but three days of fun conversations between Holly and an unwarranted spa interloper. She listens to Rebecca, a worldly, wealthy woman, explain life with a man who lives and works distances away while she enjoys sparing.

Holly's fiancé is in Asia working, and she is at the spa getting spruced up for his return to England for Christmas. Rebecca is giving Holly lessons on being married under similar circumstances.

Holly's mind goes into tailspins and is comforted by her bamboo massage therapist. Then, a text message from Asia arrives, influencing Holly's future.

You must read this fun book to see where her future begins. This book is my second Yeager read. I will get another, and you should read one too.

 

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Review of THE GIFT OF FEAR

THE GIFT OF FEAR

Survival Signal that

Protect us from Violence

GAVIN DE BECKER

 

Review by 

Author Roy Murry

 

If your Common Sense and Intuition need revision, this book is for you. De Becker gears the book toward many women's trust in men they associate with - husbands, boyfriends, men they meet, and abusers.

I found the book thought-provoking and educational for insecure people. However, strong-minded humans will enjoy the read, taking away little besides the stressful stories of others.

De Becker's knowledge of deranged humans is profound. He devils into how society confronts them and how those people develop, putting fear into any loving parent bringing up a child.

THE GIFT OF FEAR is a well-written and gripping read.

 

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Review of THE WILD CHILD

THE WILD CHILD

(The Bride Trilogy, Book 1)

Mary Joe Putney

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

A faerie-like creature, Lady Meriel is MAD, according to one uncle, who has nefarious reasons. However, if she were married, that madness would somehow disappear, believes another uncle with joint control.

Because of Lord Maxwell's love conflict, Dominic, his twin, shows up as the betrothed instead of Maxwell. They made a deal, but both expected something else.

The above sets the plot for what produces endearing encounters between Meriel and Dominic. Then, however, evil enters their loving relationship, leading to an entr'acte and a deadly ending.

This novel is too long for me. But the story keeps the reader's attention because of the characters' actions. Romantics will be happy with this story.

 

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Review of FLIP-FLOPS and MURDER

FLOPS-FLIPS and MURDER

Barefoot Sleuth Mysteries, Book 1

H.Y. HANNA

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Twenty-six-year-old Londoner Ellie's Aunt Olive, author extraordinaire, invites her to the west coast of Florida during Europe's winter. Unfortunately, when she arrives, the aunt is nowhere to be found; the next day, a writer at the convention is in the swimming pool dead outside Ellie's room.

Ellie has no clue what is happening but involves herself, sleuthing in a non-logical way. She meets and talks to people and learns a lesson - do not believe everything you are told or hear.

A non-swimmer, Ellie ends up in the deep pool in more ways than one. As a result, she loses one lousy relationship and gains a good one, ending this adventure.

I have lived in Florida for years and picked up Ms. Hanna's writing flaws, which most readers will not. However, the background story and the characters are well-developed to enhance good sequels.

 

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Review of ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

 

DEKOTA REBEL

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mindi LaFey meets Booker Donovan. She is a kindergarten teacher, and he is the new Principal of her school. 

Mindi is part of a triplet-sister witch family, and Booker has no idea what he is. A half-vampire?

Mindi fills him in on how to save his soul. Then, sparks of love begin, but the reader can buy the following short storybook to discover what happens in this whirlwind.

Midwest Monsters Book 1 is short and comical, leading into an unconventional series.

 

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Review of THE KEY TO JUSTICE

THE KEY TO JUSTICE

 

DENNIS CARSTENS

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This legal thriller keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Carstens' legal knowledge enhances the core story of a man on trial for serial killings in Minnesota.

The twist and turns of who is the real murderer are affected by police involvement. Interwoven throughout the investigation of the crimes are deceiving clues that lead to a page-turning story.

This Book, 1 of Mr. Carstens' series, has all the good qualities: characters you want to follow up; and a well-defined background. In addition, his writing is crisp and fast-moving.

The main characters, Marc and Maddy, spark up the series. He is a well-versed lawyer; she is a beautiful P.I. you want to watch in action. They help to bring this action-filled novel to an uncharacteristic explosive ending for a legal drama.

I have read two of Dennis Carstens' novels; all stories stand-alone except for these main characters. Fantastic reads.

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