Between The Pages - Murder Under The Mistletoe

Murder Under The Mistletoe

Liz Fielding 

November 2023 

Abby Finch arrives at the old church hall armed with festive mistletoe and holly, ready to decorate. But within moments of her walking through the door, tragedy strikes . . . 

Edward Marsh reaches to test the antique star at the top of the tree. There’s a fizz and the lights go out. Abby hears the sickening thud of a body hitting the floor. When the lights turn back on, Edward is dead. It soon becomes clear it was no accident. 

The real victim should have been Gregory Tatton. Dapper silver fox. Popular with the ladies of the seniors’ lunch club. A known blackmailer . . . 

Abby is desperate to find out the truth, but putting herself in danger isn’t on her Christmas wish list. 

Who’s been naughty? Who’s been nice? Who’s hiding the fact they’re a murderer?

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This cozy mystery was an engaging read, a page-turner, and a great who-done-it murder. There is a large cast of characters to keep track of, but reading the first book in the Maybridge Murder Mysteries series is helpful to get to know everyone. This book added a little more romance between Abby and Jake. Jake is one of my favorite characters. He provided a bit of humor to the story and emotion as he bonded with Abby’s children. The well-developed plot holds your interest from beginning to end.

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Murder Among The Roses

Murder Among The Roses 

Liz Fielding 

April 2023 

In the peaceful Cotswolds village of Maybridge, you wouldn’t expect to find a dead body in the rose garden. And certainly not two. 

Abby is horrified to discover the bones of a baby buried under a rose bush. It’s in the garden of her soon-to-be ex-husband Howard’s family home. 

She immediately calls the police. But she can’t get hold of Howard. He’s off on a jolly with the woman he’s got pregnant. 

And then, just two days later, Abby finds Howard himself. Lying dead in the very same rose garden. Throat slashed with her own garden spade. 

Now Abby is the prime suspect. 

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This was a compelling cozy murder mystery. The plot was well-developed with twists that upped the suspense. There was a large cast, leading to forgetting what role some of them played, but the main characters of Abby, her family, friends, and the police were interesting. The author pulls you into the storyline, leaving clues of who the murderer is along the way. However, with many possible suspects, you’re still guessing, which added to the enjoyment of the read. The ending was engaging and makes you anxious to read the next book in the Maybridge Murder Mysteries Series. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Cruel Charade

Cruel Charade

Alana Lorens 

July 2024 

Miami attorney Bet Lenard has had a rough year. She’s battling an unknown illness that drives her to drink to cope with her pain. Her lawyer husband has divorced her and taken the best part of their business, their home and their children. On the night of May 16, 1996, Bet finds herself in the Everglades in the middle of the night, drugged, lost and next to a burned car with a dead body in it. 

Hoping she’s hit bottom, Bet must drag herself out of her living hell and discover who tried to kill her. Was it her ex-husband, not satisfied with stealing everything that mattered? An angry client, unhappy with the outcome of their case? Her best friend’s husband, livid that Bet’s restraining order kicked him out of her life forever? Police officers fuming that Bet helped a client convict a dirty cop who was their friend? She has no idea. 

As she tries to sort out the motives behind her would-be killer, even more suspects come to light. The only thing keeping Bet sane is her relationship with her therapist, who encourages her to struggle and survive, despite everything that’s gone wrong. How will Bet discover the truth and bring her enemy to justice before they strike again and, this time, succeed? 

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This murder mystery was a great suspenseful who-done-it. The plot was well-developed, and the cast of characters was interesting. Bet held the lead superbly on her own. She has traveled a bumpy road with more down moments than up but still kept her head high. There was so much to like about this story filled with humor, tension, and drama. Bet reciting her senses to ground her was an enjoyable bonus. The story dipped from present to past to fill in the blanks so it’s not a quick read, but the author’s long list of suspects will keep you reading and guessing until the end.

Rating 

4.5 Stars

Between The Pages - A Detective’s Deadly Secrets

A Detective’s Deadly Secrets 

Anna J. Stewart 

December 2023 

To solve her husband’s death… 

She needed the man who still adored her. 

Detective Lana Tate’s convinced there’s only one man who can help untangle her husband’s mysterious death: Agent Eamon Quinn. The FBI superstar is an old friend who will stop at nothing to find the truth. He joins forces with Lana—the once-favorite colleague he’d secretly pined for. But as their long-buried attraction bursts into flame, so does the danger threatening them at every turn. 

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This book is the last in the Honor Bound Series and it ended the series with a bang, literally and emotionally. Eamon Quinn finally got his story. Eamon was a pivotal character in past books, so to see him take the lead was so much fun. He held a torch for Lana Tate, but she was married. Now her husband is gone, and she needs Eamon’s help. The story is riddled with secrets and suspense. The best part of this book was Eamon’s family of friends returning to help and support him. Revisiting the cast members was enjoyable. I highly recommend Eamon’s story as well as the complete Honor Bound series of books. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Deadly Vegas Escape

Deadly Vegas Escape

Anna J. Stewart 

September 2023 

Gambling with their lives… 

…all bets are off. 

On the lam from a murder charge, Riordan Malloy is saved from drowning by water rescuer Darcy Ford. On land, the mysterious man has no memory of his identity or his secret past. He only knows that he’s endangering Darcy. When all clues lead the unlikely pair to a posh Vegas casino, they must fight to stay alive—and fall in love—against all odds. 

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This suspense romance will have you reading until the wee hours of the morning. It’s so compelling you won’t want to put it down. The story begins with action and keeps a steady pace throughout. The main characters, Darcy and Riordan, are captivating in every scene. The story’s riveting plot grabs hold and takes you on an action-packed ride. Not only have Darcy and Riordan quickly become my favourite duo, but this book has become one of my favourite reads.

Rating

5 Stars

Between The Pages - The PI’s Deadly Charade

The PI’s Deadly Charade

Anna J. Stewart 

January 2023 

Proving himself, 

Means saving her life. An ex-con, 

PI Jason Sutton has ignored his attraction to Kyla Bertrand for years, not wanting his past to drag down the up-and-coming attorney. But his missing person’s case and her investigation into a friend’s murder have connections that require joining forces. As they’re lured deep into a shadowy underworld, proving himself means not only unraveling dangerous mysteries, but keeping Kyla alive. 

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This suspense romance is a page-turner. The chemistry between Kyla and Jason sizzles. The author sends us into an action-packed story where you try to find the murderer of one girl and the whereabouts of another. When the two cases interlock, the suspense has you glued to the story. This is a must read book. 

Rating 

5 Stars

Between The Pages - Prison Break Hostage

Prison Break Hostage 

Anna J. Stewart 

January 2022 

She’s dedicated to helping others… 

Now she’s the one in need of rescue. 

As a witness to a prison bus crash, Dr. Ashley McTavish is only concerned with saving lives. But when she’s taken hostage, her own life is threatened. Ashley is undeniably attracted to her sole protector, a convict called Lucky. But when Lucky’s true identity as undercover agent Slade Palmer is revealed, he and Ashley must flee for their lives. Can they protect one another as feelings grow and danger looms? 

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This suspense romance book was a hit in so many ways. There was action, drama, intrigue, suspense, a sizzling romance, a surprising twist, a great cast of characters, a well-developed plot, steady pacing, tight dialogue, and so much more. The author immediately grabbed the attention from the first page and held on with a good grip. This is one of those books that when you’re done reading, you’ll say…that was a great story. I highly recommend book five in the Honor Bound Series. 

Rating 

5 Stars