Book Review ~ SPRING BREAK SLAYING by Jody Holford

Spring Break Slaying (A Wannabe Sleuth, #3)
by: Jody Holford
Series: A Wannabe Sleuth
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Publisher: Tule Publishing

What happens on spring break stays on spring break…except murder.

It’s spring break in Rainbow Falls and true crime aficionado Annie Abbott is hoping to cater to the hoards of college kids descending on her coastal town by hosting a Gatsby-themed murder mystery party. She’s hoping her twenties era whodunnit at a local historic mansion will increase tourist revenue and build her business’s brand.

The party is the talk of the town when a despised social media influencer is attacked and left for dead on the estate’s grounds. With the help of her online friends, Annie searches for clues. The list of suspects reads like the town’s social directory—but who benefits most from the victim’s silence?

Annie’s parents are due home from their year-long adventure, so her time in Rainbow Falls is winding down. With a growing suspect list and tension among her friends, Annie worries about her own future. Should she settle in Rainbow Falls? Do she and Ben, her boyfriend and the town vet, have a future? Will she live long enough to find out?

Book Review ~ HOMECOMING AND HOMICIDE by Jody Holford

Homecoming and Homicide (A Wannabe Sleuth, #2)
by: Jody Holford
Series: A Wannabe Sleuth
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: January 10, 2023
Publisher: Tule Publishing

She doesn’t remember high school being so complicated…or as deadly.

Rainbow Falls newcomer Annie Abbott is finally feeling settled in town with her veterinarian boyfriend and their two curious kittens. The local high school is raising money for their drama program and, eager to help, Annie volunteers for the carnival’s photo booth, using her graphic design skills to create fun backdrops and mentor a group of students. The only dark cloud is a run in with an unpleasant teacher who’s critical of her teenage neighbor, Tate, and his girlfriend.

On the night of the carnival, Annie discovers the not-so-nice teacher dead. She and her motley crew of murder club sleuths leap into action to help clear her own name along with Tate’s. Luckily for both of them, there are plenty of suspects who had it out for the victim. Complicating Annie’s illicit investigation further? A mystery stalker with a vendetta against her.

As Annie and her friends chase clues, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not everyone is happy with her decision to make Rainbow Falls her home.

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Book Review ~ HOME IS WHERE THE BODY IS by Jody Holford

Home Is Where the Body Is (A Wannabe Sleuth, #1)
by: Jody Holford
Series: A Wannabe Sleuth
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: August 23, 2022
Publisher: Tule Publishing

The coastal Oregon town of Rainbow Falls might be sleepy, but it’s definitely not innocent...

When graphic designer and true crime fan Annie Abbott agrees to house sit her parents’ home for a year, she’s convinced that even though the small town has ten coffee shops, nothing exciting will happen. But that’s before a seemingly feral cat gives birth in her garage, prompting a call to the very handsome, very single town vet. It’s a dream meet-cute, but just as their romance blooms, Annie discovers the bloody body of her grumpy neighbor. And despite the fact that she passes out at the sight of blood, the police suspect her.

To clear her name, Annie will need to put her years of watching police procedurals and reading mysteries to good use. She’ll also need to rely on her new friends who have welcomed her to Rainbow Falls, but is one of them the killer?

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Review ~ DEADLY DRAMA by Jody Holford

Deadly Drama (A Britton Bay Mystery, #4)
by: Jody Holford
Series: Britton Bay Mystery
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: August 4, 2020
Publisher: Lyrical Underground
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Newspaper editor and amateur sleuth Molly Owens takes center stage when it's curtains for a theater director . . .

Living in the beautiful coastal town of Britton Bay, Oregon, seems like the perfect fit for Molly. She enjoys her work as editor-in-chief of the Britton Bay Bulletin, loves her boyfriend Sam, and feels at home in the adorable cottage in the back of his mother's bed and breakfast.

This spring Britton Bay is staging its first-ever community theater production. The show—featuring local residents—is the talk of the town, but tongues are really wagging over the director. But former soap opera actress Magnolia Sweet is anything but; nothing's worse than a has-been on a power trip, and steely Magnolia chews out her amateur cast like she used to chew scenery.

Still, it's a shock to all when she's found murdered in the theater. Now it's open call for suspects, as Molly steps in to direct and shine a spotlight on a killer waiting in the wings. But will this be her final act?

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Review ~ FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS by Jody Holford

Falling for Christmas (Angel’s Lake, #4)
by: Jody Holford
Series: Angel’s Lake
Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance
Release Date: December 2, 2019
Publisher: Jody Holford
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Christmas will be a little sweeter this year.

Georgia Meyers' business may be sweets but that’s not what she’s looking for in a man. In fact, she’s not looking for any man. Running Sweet Georgia, her candy shop in the center of Angel’s Lake, is her priority.

Police officer Cam Andrews is known for being a good cop and a shy man. Meeting Georgia, he’s not only smitten but impressed. When a handsy Santa tries to grab more than her holiday suckers, Georgia quickly puts him in his place. With her knee. Cam and other officers arrive just in time to see she doesn’t need to be rescued.

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Review ~ DEADLY VOWS by Jody Holford

Deadly Vows (A Britton Bay Mystery, #2)
by: Jody Holford
Series: Britton Bay Mystery
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: April 9, 2019
Publisher: Lyrical Underground
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Former Army brat Molly Owens is happily settling into her new life in the seaside town of Britton Bay—and into new her job as editor-in-chief of the local paper. But as tourists discover the desirable spot, the tide along the Oregon Coast is turning...

Britton Bay is buzzing with preparations for a wedding at the bed and breakfast where Molly rents a small carriage home. Molly is even helping out and plans to interview the rising star caterer—until the woman is found dead. And then the bride-to-be goes missing. To make matters worse, the venue is owned by Molly’s new boyfriend’s mother—and Molly was among the last people to see the victim alive. All of which makes solving the crime her top priority...

With the nuptials indefinitely on hold, Molly will have to sift through a sticky mix of suspects, including a rival caterer with a short fuse, a groom with an illicit secret, and a wedding party riddled with personal drama. And if she doesn’t discover the truth soon, Molly might be her own front-page news...

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Review ~ DEADLY NEWS by Jody Holford

Deadly News (A Britton Bay Mystery, #1)
by: Jody Holford
Series: Britton Bay Mystery
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: October 30, 2018
Publisher: Lyrical Underground
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Former Army brat Molly Owens is ready to put down roots, and the picturesque seaside town of Britton Bay on the Oregon Coast seems like the perfect place for it. Especially when she lands a job as editor of the local paper. But she’s got one colleague who’s very bad news...

As an experienced journalist, Molly is eager to bring the struggling Britton Bay Bulletin up to speed. But when she pushes Vernon, one of her less welcoming reporters, to dig a little deeper into the story of a prominent local family, the man ends up dead. The fact that he wasn’t well-liked makes finding the killer extra complicated. The lists of suspects range from his ex-wife to his own son to Molly’s boss, who has a secret of his own. But when Molly’s attempts to sleuth out the truth result in her receiving frightening threats, the trouble is just beginning...

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