Pallas Poppies
Holly is forced back to her home town when her fiancé cheats on her just before the wedding. Back in Mistletoe she helps out as her parents Christmas tree farm, one evening after an argument between her father and the cranky lady, Holly finds the lady dead…
All in all it was fine but doesn't really do that much for me. If there was as much time spent on the crime as it was on the Christmas fun it might have been better. Feels more like a romance that a mystery.
At one point Hollys mom says the cute sheriff doesn’t date. And Holly asks some more questions and mom continues, “Nope. Ask anyone. I think every single woman in town made a trip to his doorstep when he first moved here last summer. Some kept after him for months, but he wasn’t having any of it. Eventually they all gave up.”
I hate that sort of stuff, like the MC is so special (why?) he falls for her right away.
At one point the cute sheriff says, “Maybe we can work together.” Why? Why would he do that?
The whipped cream in a can… what the heck? Doesn’t anyone in the US actually whip cream? I always see those horrible cans in books and movies.
Holly is forced back to her home town when her fiancé cheats on her just before the wedding. Back in Mistletoe she helps out as her parents Christmas tree farm, one evening after an argument between her father and the cranky lady, Holly finds the lady dead…
All in all it was fine but doesn't really do that much for me. If there was as much time spent on the crime as it was on the Christmas fun it might have been better. Feels more like a romance that a mystery.
At one point Hollys mom says the cute sheriff doesn’t date. And Holly asks some more questions and mom continues, “Nope. Ask anyone. I think every single woman in town made a trip to his doorstep when he first moved here last summer. Some kept after him for months, but he wasn’t having any of it. Eventually they all gave up.”
I hate that sort of stuff, like the MC is so special (why?) he falls for her right away.
At one point the cute sheriff says, “Maybe we can work together.” Why? Why would he do that?
The whipped cream in a can… what the heck? Doesn’t anyone in the US actually whip cream? I always see those horrible cans in books and movies.
Holly is forced back to her home town when her fiancé cheats on her just before the wedding. Back in Mistletoe she helps out as her parents Christmas tree farm, one evening after an argument between her father and the cranky lady, Holly finds the lady dead…
All in all it was fine but doesn't really do that much for me. If there was as much time spent on the crime as it was on the Christmas fun it might have been better. Feels more like a romance that a mystery.
At one point Hollys mom says the cute sheriff doesn’t date. And Holly asks some more questions and mom continues, “Nope. Ask anyone. I think every single woman in town made a trip to his doorstep when he first moved here last summer. Some kept after him for months, but he wasn’t having any of it. Eventually they all gave up.”
I hate that sort of stuff, like the MC is so special (why?) he falls for her right away.
At one point the cute sheriff says, “Maybe we can work together.” Why? Why would he do that?
The whipped cream in a can… what the heck? Doesn’t anyone in the US actually whip cream? I always see those horrible cans in books and movies.
Holly is forced back to her home town when her fiancé cheats on her just before the wedding. Back in Mistletoe she helps out as her parents Christmas tree farm, one evening after an argument between her father and the cranky lady, Holly finds the lady dead…
All in all it was fine but doesn't really do that much for me. If there was as much time spent on the crime as it was on the Christmas fun it might have been better. Feels more like a romance that a mystery.
At one point Hollys mom says the cute sheriff doesn’t date. And Holly asks some more questions and mom continues, “Nope. Ask anyone. I think every single woman in town made a trip to his doorstep when he first moved here last summer. Some kept after him for months, but he wasn’t having any of it. Eventually they all gave up.”
I hate that sort of stuff, like the MC is so special (why?) he falls for her right away.
At one point the cute sheriff says, “Maybe we can work together.” Why? Why would he do that?
The whipped cream in a can… what the heck? Doesn’t anyone in the US actually whip cream? I always see those horrible cans in books and movies.
It’s fine but the back stories are really starting to feel neglected.
I can’t understand why Cleo is so reluctant to try things with Harry, I really don’t and I didn’t get it in the previous book either.
Than we have Flossi, she does nothing in this book and going nowhere. Floyd who’s a bit like an older brother and it’s a nice relationship but he does nothing in this book, going nowhere. Cocaine auntie? Doing nothing, going nowhere. Uncle whatever his name is, same… and everyone else of her friends at the hotel… so many characters but no action whatsoever.
The ending felt forced, must put Cleo in a “damsel in distress” situation, must be saved by love interest. It’s so short, blink and you missed it. Ugh and why?
It’s fine but the back stories are really starting to feel neglected.
I can’t understand why Cleo is so reluctant to try things with Harry, I really don’t and I didn’t get it in the previous book either.
Than we have Flossi, she does nothing in this book and going nowhere. Floyd who’s a bit like an older brother and it’s a nice relationship but he does nothing in this book, going nowhere. Cocaine auntie? Doing nothing, going nowhere. Uncle whatever his name is, same… and everyone else of her friends at the hotel… so many characters but no action whatsoever.
The ending felt forced, must put Cleo in a “damsel in distress” situation, must be saved by love interest. It’s so short, blink and you missed it. Ugh and why?
It’s fine but the back stories are really starting to feel neglected.
I can’t understand why Cleo is so reluctant to try things with Harry, I really don’t and I didn’t get it in the previous book either.
Than we have Flossi, she does nothing in this book and going nowhere. Floyd who’s a bit like an older brother and it’s a nice relationship but he does nothing in this book, going nowhere. Cocaine auntie? Doing nothing, going nowhere. Uncle whatever his name is, same… and everyone else of her friends at the hotel… so many characters but no action whatsoever.
The ending felt forced, must put Cleo in a “damsel in distress” situation, must be saved by love interest. It’s so short, blink and you missed it. Ugh and why?
It’s fine but the back stories are really starting to feel neglected.
I can’t understand why Cleo is so reluctant to try things with Harry, I really don’t and I didn’t get it in the previous book either.
Than we have Flossi, she does nothing in this book and going nowhere. Floyd who’s a bit like an older brother and it’s a nice relationship but he does nothing in this book, going nowhere. Cocaine auntie? Doing nothing, going nowhere. Uncle whatever his name is, same… and everyone else of her friends at the hotel… so many characters but no action whatsoever.
The ending felt forced, must put Cleo in a “damsel in distress” situation, must be saved by love interest. It’s so short, blink and you missed it. Ugh and why?
Fortunate Son
Another knockout in the series. Enjoyed it like I always do with Caimhs books.
In other news, I think Bunny would enjoy a Finnish sauna more than a Danish spa so maybe he can find his way over to Kani next? Can we get Bunny to Finland, please? Maybe he’s visiting Santa for some reason?
Oh I had the audiobook and Morgan C Jones was great like always.
I don’t really give 5 stars because no book is better than “Pride and Prejudice” but to show love and support I raise my 4 star to a 5 star.
Another knockout in the series. Enjoyed it like I always do with Caimhs books.
In other news, I think Bunny would enjoy a Finnish sauna more than a Danish spa so maybe he can find his way over to Kani next? Can we get Bunny to Finland, please? Maybe he’s visiting Santa for some reason?
Oh I had the audiobook and Morgan C Jones was great like always.
I don’t really give 5 stars because no book is better than “Pride and Prejudice” but to show love and support I raise my 4 star to a 5 star.
Fortunate Son
Another knockout in the series. Enjoyed it like I always do with Caimhs books.
In other news, I think Bunny would enjoy a Finnish sauna more than a Danish spa so maybe he can find his way over to Kani next? Can we get Bunny to Finland, please? Maybe he’s visiting Santa for some reason?
Oh I had the audiobook and Morgan C Jones was great like always.
I don’t really give 5 stars because no book is better than “Pride and Prejudice” but to show love and support I raise my 4 star to a 5 star.
Another knockout in the series. Enjoyed it like I always do with Caimhs books.
In other news, I think Bunny would enjoy a Finnish sauna more than a Danish spa so maybe he can find his way over to Kani next? Can we get Bunny to Finland, please? Maybe he’s visiting Santa for some reason?
Oh I had the audiobook and Morgan C Jones was great like always.
I don’t really give 5 stars because no book is better than “Pride and Prejudice” but to show love and support I raise my 4 star to a 5 star.
Added to listGolden Age of Detective Fictionwith 6 books.
I quickly went to “dramatization” instead of facts and with that, I did enjoy this. It was fast paced and enjoyable. But it’s not written as fact but much more like fiction, if you want facts, I’m sure there’s a better book available.
I listened to the audio version.
As a non fiction it feels like there are plenty of times the author takes liberties and put thoughts and feelings in peoples head that I don’t know how he would know about. He’s a bit dramatic…
Couldn’t help to react when the author calls a man Judas for giving up Booth and later there’s also a mention of Jesus and Golgotha when someone gives Booth water… Booth was a racist ahole, he wasn’t Jesus. Author is clearly fascinated by his subject so he feels bias. There was a part in the epilogue as well when I was like, “Did I hear that right?”
I quickly went to “dramatization” instead of facts and with that, I did enjoy this. It was fast paced and enjoyable. But it’s not written as fact but much more like fiction, if you want facts, I’m sure there’s a better book available.
I listened to the audio version.
As a non fiction it feels like there are plenty of times the author takes liberties and put thoughts and feelings in peoples head that I don’t know how he would know about. He’s a bit dramatic…
Couldn’t help to react when the author calls a man Judas for giving up Booth and later there’s also a mention of Jesus and Golgotha when someone gives Booth water… Booth was a racist ahole, he wasn’t Jesus. Author is clearly fascinated by his subject so he feels bias. There was a part in the epilogue as well when I was like, “Did I hear that right?”
I kind of read this in preparation for when everyone told me how great it is and that I have to read it just like they did with “Thursday Murder Club” which I first DNFed and then after more recommendations I finally pushed through and it was just meh. And I expected nothing else from this, but was pleasantly surprised, I liked it!
Rosie steals the show but I’m starting to feel that the glamorous hard drinking older woman is starting to become old, how many times has she been on page now? But I like Rosie.
Amy also feels a little bit done, a hard woman, rough upbringing and doesn’t like to talk about emotions… I’m still not sure how having a tough time growing up and then working at a gym can give you a job where you suddenly jump out of a chopper and throwing hand grenades but maybe we will find out in another book? Her background/job qualifying part was possibly my least favorite part… along with her hubby that felt kind of pointless but maybe he will be important later on.
I also liked Carlos… and the cat!
You need to go with it from the start and lean to the fun parts and read it like a comedy, things are convenient for the main characters and many things are unbelievable.
I kind of read this in preparation for when everyone told me how great it is and that I have to read it just like they did with “Thursday Murder Club” which I first DNFed and then after more recommendations I finally pushed through and it was just meh. And I expected nothing else from this, but was pleasantly surprised, I liked it!
Rosie steals the show but I’m starting to feel that the glamorous hard drinking older woman is starting to become old, how many times has she been on page now? But I like Rosie.
Amy also feels a little bit done, a hard woman, rough upbringing and doesn’t like to talk about emotions… I’m still not sure how having a tough time growing up and then working at a gym can give you a job where you suddenly jump out of a chopper and throwing hand grenades but maybe we will find out in another book? Her background/job qualifying part was possibly my least favorite part… along with her hubby that felt kind of pointless but maybe he will be important later on.
I also liked Carlos… and the cat!
You need to go with it from the start and lean to the fun parts and read it like a comedy, things are convenient for the main characters and many things are unbelievable.
I kind of read this in preparation for when everyone told me how great it is and that I have to read it just like they did with “Thursday Murder Club” which I first DNFed and then after more recommendations I finally pushed through and it was just meh. And I expected nothing else from this, but was pleasantly surprised, I liked it!
Rosie steals the show but I’m starting to feel that the glamorous hard drinking older woman is starting to become old, how many times has she been on page now? But I like Rosie.
Amy also feels a little bit done, a hard woman, rough upbringing and doesn’t like to talk about emotions… I’m still not sure how having a tough time growing up and then working at a gym can give you a job where you suddenly jump out of a chopper and throwing hand grenades but maybe we will find out in another book? Her background/job qualifying part was possibly my least favorite part… along with her hubby that felt kind of pointless but maybe he will be important later on.
I also liked Carlos… and the cat!
You need to go with it from the start and lean to the fun parts and read it like a comedy, things are convenient for the main characters and many things are unbelievable.
I kind of read this in preparation for when everyone told me how great it is and that I have to read it just like they did with “Thursday Murder Club” which I first DNFed and then after more recommendations I finally pushed through and it was just meh. And I expected nothing else from this, but was pleasantly surprised, I liked it!
Rosie steals the show but I’m starting to feel that the glamorous hard drinking older woman is starting to become old, how many times has she been on page now? But I like Rosie.
Amy also feels a little bit done, a hard woman, rough upbringing and doesn’t like to talk about emotions… I’m still not sure how having a tough time growing up and then working at a gym can give you a job where you suddenly jump out of a chopper and throwing hand grenades but maybe we will find out in another book? Her background/job qualifying part was possibly my least favorite part… along with her hubby that felt kind of pointless but maybe he will be important later on.
I also liked Carlos… and the cat!
You need to go with it from the start and lean to the fun parts and read it like a comedy, things are convenient for the main characters and many things are unbelievable.
Added to listCozies set in the 1920'swith 13 books.
Lady Ellen Ashcombe checks into Millar’s Hotel while getting her house back in order after it’s been used as a convalescence home during the war.
While at the hotel she comes across two old acquaintances, one she’s glad to see and one she hopes would choke… only to fall dead into his soup.
Almost a little too cute and wholesome for me. Lady Ellen shows up in the kitchen as she likes one of the maids and helps her cut beans and butting in, in a way that really isn’t appropriate. She then commandeer the maid away from the hotel and acts pretty bossy. All while wanting to be treated like everyone else.
(I actually broke a rule when reading this book. I have banned books with the cover that has that pose, they are so many of them and they are never good)
Lady Ellen Ashcombe checks into Millar’s Hotel while getting her house back in order after it’s been used as a convalescence home during the war.
While at the hotel she comes across two old acquaintances, one she’s glad to see and one she hopes would choke… only to fall dead into his soup.
Almost a little too cute and wholesome for me. Lady Ellen shows up in the kitchen as she likes one of the maids and helps her cut beans and butting in, in a way that really isn’t appropriate. She then commandeer the maid away from the hotel and acts pretty bossy. All while wanting to be treated like everyone else.
(I actually broke a rule when reading this book. I have banned books with the cover that has that pose, they are so many of them and they are never good)
A Body in 3B
I’m willing to bet money that this started out as Only Murders in the Building fanfic.
It’s cheesy and cute and I’m okay with that. Reads pretty young but there was something about it that made me stick around. Sure, a lot of things are very convenient for the MC. I’ll give the second book a read, but it will be weird if a whole bunch of dead body start showing up in the same building complex.
I’m willing to bet money that this started out as Only Murders in the Building fanfic.
It’s cheesy and cute and I’m okay with that. Reads pretty young but there was something about it that made me stick around. Sure, a lot of things are very convenient for the MC. I’ll give the second book a read, but it will be weird if a whole bunch of dead body start showing up in the same building complex.
A Body in 3B
I’m willing to bet money that this started out as Only Murders in the Building fanfic.
It’s cheesy and cute and I’m okay with that. Reads pretty young but there was something about it that made me stick around. Sure, a lot of things are very convenient for the MC. I’ll give the second book a read, but it will be weird if a whole bunch of dead body start showing up in the same building complex.
I’m willing to bet money that this started out as Only Murders in the Building fanfic.
It’s cheesy and cute and I’m okay with that. Reads pretty young but there was something about it that made me stick around. Sure, a lot of things are very convenient for the MC. I’ll give the second book a read, but it will be weird if a whole bunch of dead body start showing up in the same building complex.