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Country Club Murders # 1 Genre: Mystery Publisher: Henery Press, February 2015 255 pages The Deep End by Julie Mulhern My rating: 4 of 5 stars Swimming into the lifeless body of her husband’s mistress tends to ruin a woman’s day, but becoming a murder suspect can ruin her whole life. It’s 1974 and Ellison Russell’s life revolves around her daughter and her art. She’s long since stopped caring about her cheating husband, Henry, and the women with whom he entertains himself. That is, until she becomes a suspect in Madeline Harper’s death. The murder forces Ellison to confront her husband’s proclivities and his crimes—kinky sex, petty cruelties and blackmail. As the body count approaches par on the seventh hole, Ellison knows she has to catch a killer. But with an interfering mother, an adoring father, a teenage daughter, and a cadre of well-meaning friends demanding her attention, can Ellison find the killer before he finds her? * Book Source: Complimentary c...

A Lost Legacy ( A Zoe Chambers Mystery #2) By: Annette Dashofy Publisher: Henery Press , September 2014 296 pages Genre: Mystery Source: Netgalley in exchange for an honest review On a hot summer afternoon  paramedic/farm manager/ deputy coroner Zoe Chambers and her partner Earl answer a call at a farm. There they find James Engle hanging from the rafters of his barn. At first it looks like a simple suicide but Zoe soon finds out Engle was involved in the death of her great-uncles 45 yrs. before. As Zoe and Chief Pete Adams get closer to the truth two more mysterious deaths occur. Will she find out the truth behind her uncles' and father's death or will Zoe lose out while researching the past? A fun mystery with well realized characters, a touch of romance, and a interesting mystery that kept me guessing. Don't lose out by not reading Lost Legacy.   1/2 teacups Pre-order the book here: Amazon

Deadly Assets (Allison Campbell #2) Genre: Mystery 296 pages Publisher: Henery Press  Publication Date: July 22, 2014 * I received a copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Allison has two new clients- one an eccentric Italian heiress and the other a up and coming pop singer. They both disappear around the same time and the last person to see them is Allison's co-worker Vaughn. At first both cases don't seem connected but then Allison uncovers facts that the disappearances may be linked after all. As she gets closer to the truth she uncovers long buried secrets that put her life in danger. This is the first Allison Campbell story I have read. The mystery kept me guessing, the characters are well developed and likable. I really liked Vaughn's brother Jamie. It kept my interest so I've decided to read more of Allison's adventures. So don't chicken out- get the book. Purchase it here: Amazon Barnes and Noble ...

Whack Job (Elliot Lisbon #2) 228 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Henery Press  Publication Date: May 2014 You can get it here: Amazon * I received a copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: When Elliott Lisbon blends her directorship of the Ballantyne Foundation with her PI-in-Training status by planning parties and performing discreet inquiries for charitable patrons. But when the annual Wonderland Tea Party makes everyone go mad as a hatter, Elli gets pulled into a shooting, a swindle, and the hung for a Faberge egg. My Thoughts: While I enjoyed the plot and the locale of the book I found some of the characters to be annoying. I found myself wishing Elliot would just focus at times. I also thought the book tried to hard to be wacky and slapstick with all the predicaments Elliot got into. But overall I still enjoyed the book.   About the Author: Kendel Lynn is a Southern Cal...

Designed to Death (Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery #2) By: Christina Freeburn Genre: Cozy Mystery 288 pages Publisher: Henery Press Publication Date: September 2013 * I received a copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Faith Hunter planned the perfect event at her grandmother’s shop, Scrap This, featuring local scrapbooker and Life Artist Diva, Belinda Watson. But the extravaganza goes up in a cloud of glitter when Belinda and her cousin, Darlene, brawl over scraplifted designs. Faith attempts to break it up, but only makes things worse. Then when Belinda turns up dead behind the Scrap This store, Faith’s involvement goes viral. As accusations against her turn vicious, Faith sets out to prove her nemesis, Darlene, committed the crime, only to realize they are both innocent. Now they must team up or the murderer’s plan will come together seamlessly with the frenemies sharing a jail cell—or worse, a funeral. My Thoug...

Paperback , Nook , and Kindle formats Publisher: Henery Press ( November 2012) 290 pages * I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Former US Army JAG specialist, Faith Hunter, returns to her West Virginia home to work in her grandmothers' scrapbooking store determined to lead an unassuming life after her adventure abroad turned disaster. But her quiet life unravels when her friend is charged with murder – and Faith inadvertently supplied the evidence. So Faith decides to cut through the scrap and piece together what really happened. With a sexy prosecutor, a determined homicide detective, a handful of sticky suspects and a crop contest gone bad, Faith quickly realizes if she’s not careful, she’ll be the next one cropped. My Review: A cute mystery set in West Virginia. It's filled with interesting characters and has the beginnings of a nice romance in it for the protagonist. ...