Murder and a Tequila Sunrise

Murder and a Tequila Sunrise

Sunrise Cafe Cozy Mystery

ELIZABETH CLOVER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Clementine is a bartender, a commercial actor, a klutz, a terrible tequila sunrise maker, and in debt up to her eyeballs. With all these traits, she is the hero who solves murder.

But here is the twist. Despite her seemingly unrelated jobs and financial situation, Clementine has a unique skill that sets her apart- she knows people and what questions to ask them.

This mystery is confusing because of all the overdeveloped characters. What question will the reader have when trying to solve the murder? Who did it?

Yet, in the end, the reader will be rewarded for their efforts. This cozy mystery will entertain you and leave you with a sense of accomplishment as you get to know the characters for the second book in the series.

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Accidental Princess

The Accidental Princess

Melissa McClone

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Christina is the daughter of a wealthy father who coerces her to attend a royal party in the middle of the Mediterranean. Prince Richard will be the king of that country if he marries the one who can fit in the royal engagement ring, part of a crazy country's historical mystic.

Neither person likes what they believe that the other person's moral and ethical qualities meet their needs. An event brought about by his Royal Aid put Richard and Christina on a quest to find the prince, the princess with the qualities he desires.

The calamities and amusing incidents that follow make for good reading. This novel, however, is not Hallmark movie grade but fills a Royal Romance lover's imagination.

 

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Lost Bookstore

The Lost Bookshop

EVIE WOODS

Review by Author Roy Murry

This mystical drama about three people's lives will keep readers turning the pages. It is fascinating how their lives bring the world of books alive.

In the 1920s, a feminist book lover, Opaline, fleeing from danger, ended up in a Dublin bookstore. Her story keeps Martha and Henry searching for love, peace, and the bookstore.

Their stories unfold in the twenty-first century, with Henry relentlessly pursuing a hidden manuscript in a mysterious bookstore. Meanwhile, under the guidance of the enigmatic Madam Bodwin, Martha is fleeing a life she refuses to accept, all within the confines of that building.

After a series of gripping events, Martha and Henry unite to find the elusive bookstore.

The lives of all these characters are written in intriguing adventures that any book lover will enjoy. The ending is magical.

 

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Murder Calls in Shadow Falls

Murder Calls at Shadow Falls

Irene Jorgensen

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Olivia Twist returns home to Shadow Falls as her Grandmother GG says for REDEMPTION. Olivia is a thief but a nice one who somewhat repays her debt to society.

GG has a plan for redemption. However, it did not include the murder of someone Olivia knew in high school.

Assuming the role of a tea-reading British psychic so natives will not uncover her identity, Ms. Twist tries to clear her ex-best friend's name in a poisoning case. 

With twists and turns highlighted by detailed character development, Jorgensen's cozy mystery comes to an interesting end.

This first episode is well-written and is part of an Olivia Twist tea-reading crime series. GOOD READ.

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The End of Everything

THE END OF EVERYTHING

How Wars Descend into Annihilation

VICTOR DAVIS HANSON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

VDH's book, The End of Everything, is a captivating journey through Ancient History. It brings to life the significant conflicts that led to the downfall of civilizations like Carthage, the Aztecs, and others.

Interwoven in his stories are human decisions based on their culture's norms during world development. By referring to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, he infers that the destruction of current cultures is nearing a breaking point.

Having taken Ancient History as a course in college, I find these detailed narratives somewhat overwhelming for the reader looking for entertainment. However, this extensive read is for history buffs or college students who want to learn how humans behave during war.

 

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Her Unexpected Roomate

HER UNEXPECTED ROOMMATE

A Bulbs, Blossoms & Bouquet Romance

Book 1

LAURA  ANN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Genni and Cooper are in a difficult situation. They each own half of a mansion their grandparents willed them in an ocean tourist town in Oregon.

Cooper, driven by a yearning for a fresh start, embarks on a journey across the USA to claim his rightful half. However, Genni, steadfast in her resistance to change, remains unmoved.

She wants to run a bed and breakfast, her life’s dream; he does not. The battles begin.

So starts the hate-love romance, interrupted by another event they have no control over—a tax collector. They now become partners looking for a solution, with Milo, the puppy Coop, biker, and mechanic, brought home.

The following events lead to a plausible ending with the help of friends. However, there is too much fluff in the story's events—they are overly written.

Laura Ann's writing is cute and entertaining, but it is not a good

lead-in for a series. This novel is a stand-alone long read.

 

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SPELLS and SPANIELS

SPELLS and SPANIELS:

A Witchy, Cozy Paranormal Mystery

Familiar Spirits Book 1

CHRISTINE POPE

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Salem witch Charity, a renowned familiar whisper, is approached by a new witch client, Darla. She seeks Charity's expertise to evaluate her familiar, unique Cocker Spaniel named Milo, who mysteriously remains silent when spoken to.

While in Charity's care, Milo does not speak until Darla dies, which a Chicago detective reports to Charity via telephone. From then on, unusual events reveal the real reason for Milo's silence.

Milo is attacked and then kidnapped. Charity goes into investigative mode, leading to a crazy ending.

Ms. Pope's writing is crisp and enjoyable. She leaves the reader with a hook that kills a romance, an underlying theme a romantic may want to pursue in Book 2 of this series.

If you are a romantic and want fun, purchase Book 2 because Book 1 is free on Kindle.

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