Dog Bones and Dead Bodies (Pupcakes and Peril Book 1) by Paige Tyler

 

Blurb:

Life couldn’t be better for Pupcakes Bakery owner Tassie Drake. (Well…life could always be better, but things were pretty doggone good.) Her sister was handling the mind-numbing paperwork of the bakery, and the long Maine winter was over, which meant more bakery business and more walks in the park with her Chiweenie, Baxter––when she wasn’t baking delectably cute doggy treats, that is.

However, discovering a dead body on the way to the park was not on Tassie’s to-do list. The fact he was the meanest get-off-my-lawn old man in town didn’t make it better. The fact Tassie’s best friend was being charged with the murder made it worse. And while the town’s new detective, Jack Sterling, might be very (incredibly, drop-dead––oops, bad choice of words) handsome, he had the wrong suspect.

It’s up to Tassie and Baxter to find the real killer––and there is a town full of suspects––before her friend takes the fall. But staying ahead of a cold-blooded murderer is no piece of pupcake…

Dog Bones and Dead Bodies is the first book in the Pupcakes and Peril cozy mystery series. If you love smart female sleuths, adorable sidekicks with four paws, and small towns full of quirky characters, you’ll adore reading about Tassie and Baxter’s adventures!

Includes recipes for homemade dog treats!

 

My review:

Dog Bones and Dead Bodies is the delightful first book in a new cozy mystery series. This book features two sisters who run a dog treat bakery, their friends and their adorable puppies. (okay I call all dogs no matter their age puppies) And of course there is the hunky new detective in town and his puppy. When Tassie (at the insistence of her chiweenie Baxter) finds the dead body of the town grump things get interesting. Follow as Tassie, Baxter and Detective Jack find the killer.

I had a blast reading this and look forward to the next installment.

 

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Track Her Down (Bree Taggert #10) by Melinda Leigh

 

 

Blurb:

A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed. The sole survivor: their traumatized teenage daughter, Claire Mason.

Bree teams up with investigator Matt Flynn to work the case, but together they uncover more questions than answers. When Claire is stalked at the park, it’s clear the killer isn’t finished—and she’s the next target.

As Bree and Matt sift through the past—suspect by suspect—a tangled web of deception emerges, and the truth becomes harder to see. Because the victims’ entire lives were a lie. And the only way to protect the vulnerable girl is to unravel her parents’ secrets.

 

My review:

So many secrets. Bree has to keep an open mind while investigating a double homicide that leaves a teen an orphan. The secrets uncovered will shock even Bree. This entry into the series is a twisted series of curious events that lead to a shocking finale. A fantastic addition to the series.

 

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So Pucked Up (Thin Ice #1) by Charity Parkerson

 

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Hockey is all Jay knows. It’s all he loves. Then he met Callan.

Jay’s career has always been everything to him. He’s sacrificed his entire life to make his dreams of fame come true. Now that he’s on top, he’s enjoyed more than his fair share of the one-night benefits. Women come all too easily to him. Never in a million years does he dream he’ll get brought to his knees. That’s why the last thing he expects is a man to be the one who ends up making him insane, especially since he’s straight.

While Callan’s twin Cato has always been the star of the family, he hasn’t left Callan behind. Where Cato goes, Callan is along for the ride. But whereas Cato enjoys the limelight, Callan is horribly shy. He tries staying out of the way. The last thing he wants is to hurt Cato’s career by everyone learning about his gay twin. Not to mention, he doesn’t want the attention. That is until he meets Cato’s teammate, Jay. He wouldn’t mind a little of Jay’s time.

So Pucked Up is the first book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These are sports bi-awakenings and steamy romances meant to heat up your day.

 

My review:

I loved this quick-paced romp. I really loved man boy Jay and sweet shy Callan. This story made me laugh cry and sigh. I hope Cato gets his happy in a future book.

 

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Death at the Ice Hotel (Wanderlust Mysteries Book 1) by Angie Fox & KC Bailey

 

Death at the Ice Hotel (Wanderlust Mysteries Book 1) by Angie Fox & KC Bailey

 

Blurb:

Best friends, a crafty killer, and an ice-cold mystery…

When Leia Peterson discovers a forgotten box filled with childhood wishes, she knows exactly how to honor her late friend’s memory—by making one last wish come true. With her best friend, Kat, by her side (and their lucky tacky earrings for good measure), Leia trades her sensible Seattle life for a weekend at the Northern Magic Ice Festival, where a hotel carved entirely from ice promises the adventure of a lifetime.

But their whimsical winter getaway takes a sinister turn when the festival’s star—the legendary “Ice King”—vanishes during the signature sculpting competition. Between suspicious “accidents” and sabotaged sculptures, it’s clear someone’s determined to keep the remaining ice artists from claiming the prize.

Armed with nothing but their wits and their warmest winter boots, Kat and Leia find themselves tracking a killer through snowy landscapes and frozen corridors. Their suspect list is as slippery as ice, and each new clue leads them deeper into the hotel’s glittering maze. With the body count rising and time running out, these unlikely detectives are about to prove that best friends make the best crime-solving team.

 

My review:

First in a new mystery series this book features a warm friendship and an ice cold killer. I really enjoyed visiting a place I’ll never go as I am not a fan of the cold. I enjoyed learning about ice sculpting. I really enjoyed the interactions between two old friends and the clever way they discover who done it. I look forward to more adventures with Kat and Leia.

 

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Danger in Dade (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 4) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Danger in Dade (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 4) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Blurb:

For this ex-marine and his K-9

Protecting this witness is a lethal second chance…

Protecting his ex-girlfriend wasn’t a challenge ex-marine Brett Madison expected when he became a South Beach Security K-9 operative. But Anita Reyes saw the killer’s face when she witnessed a murder. And staying only seconds ahead of the perpetrator has Brett and Anita following his determined dog Mango’s lead…and drawing all too close again. But with betrayal around every turn, survival may be the one chance Anita and Brett shouldn’t trust…

 

My review:

In this installment new SBS-K9 agent Brett Madison’s first assignment with his new K9 partner Mango turns out to be the woman he loved and ghosted. Anita Reyes witnessed a murder and now the murderer wants to erase his mistake. This is an action filled tale of second chances and redemption. I absolutely loved Brett and Anita but Mango stole my heart.

 

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Black Hollow: Winter's Wail by Robbie Cox

 

 

Blurb:

Surrounded by death, she only wants to live. To save his daughter, he only longs for death. They both can't have what they want.

Reina Frost is frustrated taunting the guests at Daydreamer Inn. The deal has always been if a guest opens a window, the banshees can take the guests to their next life. However, no one ever opens the window. That is, until this holiday season.

Brokenhearted, Roman Penfield just wants to end his life and join his late-wife. Then he remembers what she told him about the paranormal town of Black Hollow and the deal with the banshees. Wiping away his tears, he makes a reservation

Christmas hits Black Hollow with this whirlwind romance as Reina tries to save Roman from giving up on life, but then the witch who killed his wife arrives to finish the job. Now Reina calls on her friends in the small town to protect Roman and send the witch to the Great Beyond.

 

My review:
Oh, my heart! This is a tale of how love saves three lives. This is a fast paced tale with an intriguing mystery and a sweet romance. Thoroughly enjoyed.

 

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Shattering Dawn (The Lost Night Files Book 3) by Jayne Ann Krentz

 

 

Blurb:

An unsettling investigation teaches two deeply suspicious people how to trust in the next thrilling novel of the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.

Amelia Rivers, a member of the Lost Night Files podcast team, hires private investigator Gideon Sweetwater to catch the stalker who has been watching her. Amelia suspects the stalker may be connected to the shadowy organization responsible for the night that she and her two friends lost to amnesia—a night that upended their lives and left them with paranormal talents.

Gideon suspects that Amelia is either paranoid or an outright con artist, but he can’t resist the chemistry between them. He takes the case despite his skepticism. For her part, Amelia has second thoughts about the wisdom of employing the mysterious Mr. Sweetwater. She is wary of the powerful attraction between them, and deeply uneasy about the nightmarish paintings on the walls of his home. She senses they were inspired by his own dreamscapes.

Amelia knows she doesn’t have time to find another investigator, and Gideon is forced to reckon with the truth when he disrupts what was intended to be Amelia’s kidnapping. Now the pair is on the run, with no choice but to return to the haunting ruins of the old hotel where Amelia’s lost night occurred. They are desperate to stop a killer and the people who are conducting illegal experiments with a dangerous drug that is designed to enhance psychic abilities. If they are to survive, they will have to trust each other and the passion that bonds them.

 

My review:

We finally find out what happened during the Lost Night in this thrilling adventure that wraps up the Lost Night mystery. Amelia is smart, sassy and empathetic. Gideon is grumpy and gifted. Between the two of them they manage to air the mystery that has plagued Amelia and her friends. I really enjoyed this exciting episode.

 

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