Review: The Devil's Work by Mark Edwards

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For a while now, I've been hearing about Mark Edwards' books and how amazing they are, but I've never read one.. until now. And all I can say is wow, I've been missing out! Why have I waited so long to read any of his work? 

The Devil's Work was a great introduction for me to Edwards' novels, and although it was the first I've read, it definitely will NOT be the last! I was so absorbed in the story, 

I had to finish it in one day. 

A riveting psychological thriller with plenty of twists and Oh! My! Gosh! moments, I felt myself getting so involved in the story I started reading faster as I felt the tension Sophie was feeling. I'd realize how involved I was and would have to sit and take a breath. Fantastic! 

The book goes back and forth between the past and the present and normally I don't like this since many times it comes across as disjointed and bumpy. However, Edwards' has written it in a way that it is smooth and transitions well consistently throughout without interrupting the pace of the increasingly frantic and gripping tale.

I honestly can't praise this book enough! If you are looking for an 'oh-my-gosh-frantic-page-turning-nail-biting-mind-messing-with-I-just-can't-put-this-down!!' kind of book, this is it! Mark Edwards, you have a new fan! 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book for an honest and unbiased review, to Mark Edwards for writing such a gripping story, and to the members of THE Book Club on Facebook (TBC; #TBConFB) for introducing me to some truly awesome writers! 

Review: Murder Most Fowl (Local Foods Mystery Series Book 4) by Edith Maxwell

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Murder Most Fowl is the 4th book in the Local Foods Mystery Series.  I hadn't previously read the other books in the series, but it didn't matter; I was able to follow along and not feel like I was missing something, and I went back to the beginning to read the others once I finished this one, I enjoyed it so much! 

Cam Flaherty is a local organic farmer who just can't seem to stay away from trouble! When one of her fellow chicken farmers is found dead, Cam is ready to jump in and solve the case. But can she balance her daily life, dealing with vandalism on the farm, and a murder investigation? 

Definitely a page turner, I would have read this all in one sitting had I not started it late in the evening. The characters in this book are really great and it's fun to read and learn about life on an organic farm.  The mystery is well done and there are lots of twists and turns. I wasn't able to figure out the 'whodunnit' right away which is something that I like.  If you are looking for a well written cozy mystery, look no further! 

Review: All-Butter Shortdead (Prequel. Oxford Tearoom Mystery Book 0) by H.Y. Hanna

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All-Butter Short Dead is the story of how Gemma comes back to Oxford and sets up her lovely new business, The Little Stables Tearoom.  There is also, of course, murder afoot! Gemma is the prime suspect when the mysterious stranger that she sat next to and befriended on her plane ride home is murdered. It's now up to her to clear her name and find out who the real killer is! 

Whether you read this prequel before you actually start the series, in the middle of it, or after you've finished the current installment it truly does not matter.  It can be read as a standalone book and won't ruin anything in the series.

I was really excited when I received this book! I'm already a huge fan of the series (as you know!) and this peek into how everything came about was just my cup of tea. It was fun reading the history of how things actually started, and some insight into how her relationship with "The Old Biddies" started, and of her first meeting of good old Muesli :) 

As with Hanna's other books in the series, there are lots of great laugh out loud moments and I did not want the story to end.  It's a great little story to tide me over until the next book is released, which I am looking forward to immensely! 

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Review: Silence Of The Lamps by Karen Rose Smith

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This series just keeps getting better and better!

Silence of the Lamps is the 5th installment of the Caprice De Luca Mystery Series by Karen Rose Smith.  Caprice is again on the case, determined to clear the name of her sister, Nikki, when former employee turned rival Drew Pierson winds up dead.  Drew has been pummeled to death with his very expensive (and very authentic!) Tiffany lamp, and of course, Caprice and Nikki are the ones to find his lifeless body.  What choice does Caprice have, she MUST find out what really happened before the police try to pin the murder on her sister! 

There is no shortage of suspects in the case, and it keeps the story moving at a great pace. I wasn't able to figure out 'whodunnit' until it was actually revealed in the story, well done!! It really kept me guessing, which is something that I am looking for in a great cozy mystery.  I love the characters in this series, especially Caprice and her vintage wardrobe. Smith uses great descriptions throughout the book, from her outfits to how she is staging a room and I can just picture everything perfectly! 

This has everything a great cozy should have: Great characters, an interesting story that keeps you wanting to read more and more, and some great recipes shared with the reader, can't forget those!  I am really looking forward to the next in the series to see what happens with Caprice and her friends! 

Review: Raisin The Dead by Karoline Barrett

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Raisin The Dead is the 2nd book in the Bread and Batter Mystery Series by Karoline Barrett.  Even though I have not read the first book in the series, I didn't feel at all lost or that I was missing information from the first book. 

Molly, co-owner of the bakery, Bread and Batter, is surprised to find her mother, Anne, on the front page of the local paper. There's a picture of her in a romantic restaurant with a member of the library advisory board, Philip Baldeli.  Anne, who is the library director, has been working on an expansion project for the library which has the town divided.  What's even more surprising, and most troubling, is that a few days later, Philip turns up dead and Anne becomes a 'person of interest' in the case.  

Molly's love interest, Detective Sean Corsino, is in a difficult position. He's involved with the daughter of the person he must begin investigating. But he's determined to keep everything professional and by the book.   Molly is determined to help clear her mother's name, even if she's getting nowhere pumping Sean for information or not. She must ramp up her investigation when Sean is injured on the job.   Can Molly and her business partner, Olivia, find the clues they need to finally clear Anne? 

A lot of the book is focusing on the romance between Molly and Sean and the difficulties they encounter. Sean's ex sister-in-law is in town and causing trouble between them (she's the twin sister of his deceased wife) and he needs to interview Molly's mother as a person of interest in the murder.  To me, it focused a bit too much on the romance and not enough on the mystery.  Some people like a bit more romance in their cozies and if that's something you enjoy then I believe this book is for you!  She didn't seem to spend much time in her bakery which really could be a source of information and gossip from the folks in town while providing some character development for secondary characters for upcoming books.  

I really wanted to like this book more than I do. Don't get me wrong, I did like it,  I needed a bit more mystery though.  There are some fun characters and good moments in the book, but there are parts of Molly's character I just didn't like.  I think I would class this more of a romance with a bit of mystery rather than a full out cozy, but that's just my opinion. It's still a good story with some very enjoyable characters and I really like their town, Destiny.  I haven't given up on this series by any means, I plan on reading the first in the series and the next to see what develops next for these characters.  

Review: Flowers For The Dead by Barbara Copperthwaite

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Where do I even start? Wow!  What a great read. You need to put this on your 'to be read list' seriously.  

Adam Bourne is a serial killer.  But, he believes he is a saviour. He's only killing the women that he's fallen in love with to save them from their lives and to make them happy.   Adam meets Laura Weir, and begins to 'woo' her... only she has no idea what is happening, no idea she's become the object of affection to a twisted serial killer. She only knows there are strange things happening around her, and no one seems to want to listen to her.  

This is the first book that I've read by Barbara Copperthwaite and I can assure you it won't be the last. She has weaved an incredible story about a serial killer, and she has managed to make me feel sorry for Adam, to wish more for him and I saw his life through his eyes.   It is actually an incredibly dark tale, of a man who stalks the women he 'falls in love with' learning everything he can about them in order to 'woo' them and make them fall in love with him in return. When they don't reciprocate his love, he must 'save' them.  

One of the things I loved and found really interesting was the way Adam would 'talk' through the flowers. I didn't realize so many flowers had meanings, and it's got me very curious and I'd like to learn more about that.  It's an interesting way for him to communicate when he doesn't have the words... 

There are many flashbacks through the story, to when Adam was growing up, and we learn what has made him into the sociopath that he is today.  We know how he sees these women, how much he yearns for love, how lonely he really is.  Another thing I loved about this story, is it is told by several points of view so not only do we understand and learn about Adam, but we also learn about Laura and her past, what's made her struggle with life today and dealing with the realization that she's got a stalker and the detective, Mike who is working on the case, the loss of his wife and dealing with being a single dad. I hope to see more about Mike in upcoming books, he is a great character! 

Excellent, excellent read! For an author to make me feel the way I did about such a twisted, sadistic character... I wouldn't have thought it possible for me to actually root for a serial killer.  I would have rated this higher than 5 stars if I could!   Highly recommended! Go read this.. now! 

Thank you to TBC (THE Book club on Facebook) for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I'm so glad I read this! 

Review: A Grand Murder by Kate Lucky

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I like reading cozy mysteries that have a different theme than the 'norm'  In Kate Lucky's debut cozy novel A Grand Murder, the main character, Sammy Young is piano tuner who runs her own business not only tuning pianos, but repairing
and restoring them as well.
 
When Sammy is accused of murder, her business begins to suffer, so she decides that it's up to her to find out who the real killer is.  Things aren't always as they seem in this book, and there are some fun, quirky characters along with a few creepy ones!

Definitely a little bit edgier than some of the other cozies I've read, there are some really great moments (I won't spoil them, you've got to read for yourself!) and I often found myself laughing out loud. I look forward to see what's next in store for Sammy and her friends!

If you're looking for a cozy that has just a bit more edge (think different settings and maybe some unlikely allies) but still all the elements that makes a cozy a cozy, then this series just may be for you!

I received an ARC of this book for an honest and unbiased review.  

Review: Killer Takeout by Lucy Burdette

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First off, thank you to NetGalley. I received an ARC of this book for an honest and unbiased review. I am glad that I was approved for this book, I really enjoyed it!  I honestly just tore right through it, I'd started it before bed and woke up early to finish it first thing in the morning. 

When I had started reading it, I didn't realize that this was actually the 7th book in the Key West Food Critic Mystery Series. That being said, it didn't really matter that I read it out of order. The book did refer to a few things from past books, but nothing that made me feel like I was out of the loop or I missed something important that was necessary for the story that I was reading. 

Haley Snow is a foodie who writes a food critic column, along with a few other things, for a magazine called Key Zest on the island of Key West.  It's Fantasy Fest Week, and the island is just hopping with tourists joining in on all of the crazy activities... zombie bike ride, body painting, and pet parade just to name a few! Haley's friend, Danielle, is elected the Queen of Fantasy Fest and is soon involved in an altercation with one of the women who were also vying for the crown.  When she turns up dead, Haley starts asking questions.. she needs to help Danielle prove her innocence, all the while covering events her work, having her mother in town who is getting married, and dealing with the threat of a hurricane! 

The story was very well written, and I loved the characters. The descriptions made me feel like I was there at the events, and I wanted to be, it sounded like so much fun! (Except the whole body painting stuff, definitely not for me! haha)  The mystery wasn't easy to solve at all. I did end up figuring it out partially, but it was really far into the story and I still got part of it wrong! All in all, definitely a huge 2 thumbs up. If you enjoy a good cozy mystery, you need to add this to your 'to be read' list.  I need to go back to book one and catch up on all the stories I missed! 

This is the first book that I've read by this author, but it definitely will not be the last! 

Review: Shtum by Jem Lester

Today, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. 

In honour of this day, I'd decided to wait until today to post my review of the novel Shtum by Jem Lester 

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I rated this book as 5 star... I just wish there were more stars available.  This book is seriously off the charts! I would have read this book all in one sitting, had I not actually had to take a break and get some sleep. I seriously can not remember any book that has left such a lasting mark on me. 

Shtum is about a family with a young boy who has Autism.  10 year old Jonah is on the severe end of the spectrum, and his parents Ben and Emma are seriously struggling.  In order to try to further Jonah's case in the upcoming tribunal, Emma suggests they fake a separation, and Ben reluctantly goes along with the plan. Ben and Jonah move in with Ben's elderly father, Georg, and they are ready to do whatever it takes to help Jonah get the treatment he so desperately needs. 

This story completely tore at my heartstrings. It is full of emotions; I laughed and I cried, felt anger and disgust, happiness and everything in between.  I became emotionally involved with the story and with what everyone was going through.  There was a point in the book where Ben is reading a letter to the Tribune on behalf of Jonah, describing his day. It made me look at things from Jonah's point of view, and from the point of view of all children dealing with Autism. It completely touched me. I feel like I had a clear view into the window of their world. 

I highly recommend this book. I think that you will enjoy it no matter what your reading preference is.  It is thought provoking and let's you peek into the world of Autism, of how emotionally and financially draining it can be, how frustrating dealing with social services, doctors and specialists can be, but also how loving and rewarding it is, doing everything you can to do what is best for your children. 

I would like to thank NetGalley and TBC (THE Book Club) on Facebook for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Put this book on your 'to read' list for 2016.  You will not be sorry! 

Review: Shards Of Murder by Cheryl Hollon

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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in return for an unbiased and fair review.  Shards of Murder by Cheryl Hollon is Book 2 in A Webb's Glass Shop Mystery series.  

Savannah Webb has taken over her father's Glass Shop after his passing. She's been appointed to fill in for her late father as a judge at the Spinnaker Arts Festival. Megan, the winner of the Arts Festival doesn't show up to claim her $25,000 prize and her dead body is discovered by none other than Savannah! Unfortunately, this leads to her being the prime suspect of the police investigation. Savannah and her friends must work together to clear her name, and find the real murderer. 

This was a good mystery, though I have to admit it did take me a bit to get into.  I'm glad that I didn't give up on it! I've never read a mystery that had glass shops or glass making and it was very interesting reading about the process.  The mystery was a little easier to solve (for me anyway) but it was still a great story, with some great characters. 

Review: An Unfamiliar Murder by Jane Isaac

This is the first of Jane Isaac's books that I have read, but I can tell you that it definitely will not be the last! 

Anna arrives home after work, and to her surprise finds the body of stranger in her apartment.  Of course she becomes the first suspect, but her alibi checks out. Then new evidence brings her back to the forefront of the investigation.  Leading the investigation is DCI Helen Lavery. It is her first murder investigation and she is determined to bring the guilty party to justice.  I won't include any spoilers, you'll need to read it for yourself to find out what happens. You will NOT be disappointed! 

I was drawn right into the story, and found myself not wanting to put this book down.  It was very well written, and the mystery to who the murderer really is, is not easily deduced which is a definite plus for me. I can't wait to read more about DCI Helen Lavery! She is balancing work and family life, and all of the craziness that goes along with it. It will be interesting to see if there is more written about her family life and how she copes with everything.  

Special thank you to TBC (THE Book Club) and Jane Isaac for giving me the change to receive this book for an honest review. 

Cozy Mystery Reading Challenge

So, along my travels of goodreads and other reading blogs, I stumbled across the Craving for Cozies Challenge 2016

Now, cozy mysteries as many of you can tell from the books that I have been reading and reviewing lately are one of my favourite genres.  So, I think this challenge has my name written all over it! 

There are different levels you can achieve when you participate and well, I've jumped in with both feet! My goal is to complete the highest level, that being reading 61+ cozy mysteries in 2016. And counting the ones that I've already read starting this month, I've got a nice start already! (I think it's fair that I count the cozies that I read already... I only just found the challenge but, I still read the cozies in 2016!)

So, click the button above if you are interested in learning more about this cozy challenge and maybe even signing up yourself! If you do, please leave me a message in the comments to let me know, I'd love to see who else is participating! I'll also be posting a button on the side of the blog so it's easy to find and to visit the challenge home page. To anyone else doing this challenge... Good luck! 

Have you ever?

Have you ever wanted to be a writer? As someone who loves to read... I've often wondered what it would be like to be an author, able to tell wonderful stories with quirky characters, solving mysteries and getting themselves out of trouble. I think it would be fun, the whole process with coming up with the plot, developing each character and weaving their fates together...  Someday maybe I will travel down that road, but for now I am lucky enough to be able to read some amazing stories by some very talented authors, and to be able to review their wonderful stories.

I was surprised and honoured the other day to find out that one of my reviews of a recent book that I've read by H.Y. Hanna called "A Scone To Die For" (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, Book 1) was sent out in her newsletter along with excerpts of her book. I was reading her newsletter (of course I'd subscribed to it while I was reading her book, I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any of her new works!) when I came to the part where she had posted a couple of reviews of her book I thought "whoa wait, I wrote that!"   I'd reviewed her book on my blog as well as on the website Goodreads.  It's so exciting to know that the author of a book that you've really enjoyed has read what you've written about it, enough to share it with others!

I think that it's important that if you like a book that you are reading, that you write about it and let the author know how much you are enjoying it. I'm sure they will appreciate it!  Feedback is important to an author, to let them know the good and the bad.  Be tactful, and be kind with your feedback. It's okay to say you don't like something, it's all in how you say it. Just remember, authors are people too!  

And now it's time on this blustery snow day to get some more reading done... My TBR (to-be-read) pile is huge and I've got a mountain of pages to read, new stories to find with and characters to fall in love with.  What are you reading today?

Review: The Useful Book: 201 Life Skills They Used To Teach In Home Ec And Shop by David Bowers and Sharon Bowers

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Publish Date: May 3, 2016

Great book full of lots of tips and tricks for pretty much anything and everything! Though I don't necessarily agree with everything that's listed (some of these things just don't work for me, I have my own way to do them and that's okay!) there are some pretty handy skills listed here, along with some things I really had no idea of! I can see me going back to this book often. I like the recipes that they have in the cooking section especially, along with the check lists and DIY projects.  Plus... it teaches how to fold a fitted sheet... I mean, come on, we all need that! 

I would definitely recommend this book! 

Review: A Girl's Guide To Moving On by Debbie Macomber

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Publish Date: February 23rd, 2016

When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back—including their son Owen’s happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all.

Leanne has quietly ignored her husband’s cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole’s all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolai’s effusive overtures—until an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments.

Debbie Macomber has a talent for introducing us to characters that speak to us. We care for these characters, for their well being, and want to know what happens to them even after the story is over.  This is the 2nd book in the "New Beginnings" Series, and again she does not disappoint! 

It follows sister Nichole along with her ex mother-in-law, Leanne. I love how each of the ladies' stories is told by them, in the first person narrative.  Leanne and her daughter, as she still calls Nichole, really support each other through the tough times. This is a wonderful story about women supporting each other, redemption, reinventing yourself and your life, and the hope of finding new love.  Some of my most favourite moments in this book are between Leanne and Nikolai. Lots of tender moments, understanding, and Nikolai's understanding (or misunderstanding I should say) of some sayings really brought a smile to my face. 

Another fantastic read by Debbie Macomber. Even though I was given this novel to read as an e-book to review, I will still be purchasing for my collection. I have yet to read one of her books I haven't liked! 

Review: The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum by Kirsten Weiss

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Publish Date: March 8, 2016

When Maddie Kosloski’s career flatlines, she retreats to her wine-country hometown for solace and cheap rent. Railroaded into managing the local paranormal museum, she’s certain the rumors of its haunting are greatly exaggerated. But a new ghost may be on the loose. A fresh corpse in the museum embroils Maddie in murders past and present.

With her high school bully as one of the officers in charge, Maddie doubts justice will be served. When one of her best friends is arrested, she’s certain it won’t be.

Maddie grapples with ghost hunters, obsessed taxidermists, and the sexy motorcyclist next door as outside forces threaten. And as she juggles spectral shenanigans with the hunt for a killer, she discovers there truly is no place like home

This is a fun to read cozy mystery by Kirsten Weiss.  This is the first book that I've read by this author and I'm sure it will not be the last! Weiss has created some very interesting characters who are charming and quirky.  The Paranormal aspect of the story is subtle and the reader isn't beat over the head with it, it blends all together nicely for a very interesting first book. The mystery itself kept me guessing, and I was wrong in who I thought did it, but eventually once it was revealed, made perfect sense.  

I'm very interested to see how things develop and how some secrets will be revealed in the future releases in this series. I'm definitely a fan! 

Review: A Scone To Die For (An Oxford Tearoom Mystery) by H.Y. Hanna

Publish Date: January 22, 2016

I absolutely loved this book! 

This is one of, if not THE, best cozy mysteries I have read. The descriptions of places and people are fantastic. As I read the story I could picture being there, sitting in the tearoom, or in the University.  The characters are developed really well. The relationships are explored and explained... characters aren't popping in for the sake of needing a character. (I love the descriptions of the exasperation that Gemma has with her mom and always forgetting her ipad password, it's bang on!) 

The mystery is well played out, and kept my mind going the entire time. It wasn't obvious until it was revealed (to me anyway) and I like that in a book.  And that little kitty, Muesli.... awww  I didn't want to put this book down!

I can't wait to read the next book in this series! 

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.. and I'm so glad I was! 

Review: The Divorce Papers by Susan Rieger

I was given a copy of this book by Blogging For Books for an unbiased review. 


I normally enjoy books with different or unique formats.. like different characters telling their points of view for example. This book was hard for me to stay focused on at times though, with the legal jargon. Sometimes it was just hard to follow, but when I was able to really concentrate and get into it, I found it was a pretty good story.  It is quite different from many of the other lawyer books that I have read in the past. I would recommend this if you are looking for something `different`to read, and aren`t afraid to delve into the legal lingo, otherwise this may not be the book for you.  

Review: To Keep A Secret by Brenda Chapman

This is another novel by Brenda Chapman about PI Anna Sweet.

Anna's partner, Jada Price is missing and it's up to her and the new hire at the company, Nick Roma to find her.  When Jada is found (hiding out with her teenage brother, Henry) Anna is in the middle of a new mystery, the murder of teenager Mandy Blair and a secret internet dating site.   Anna needs to work pretty quickly. Henry's life depends on it.

Once again Brenda Chapman does a great job of developing characters in a relatively short amount of time.  We revisit some repeat characters like Anna and her father and sister, Jimmy who was first Anna's fiance and ended up married to her sister, and get to learn more about Jada who Anna teamed up with at the end of "My Sister's Keeper"  and the mysterious newly hired Nick.

I was able to figure out one part of the story relatively early but then there was an unexpected twist that made everything more exciting.  Chapman has a style of writing that just kept me interested and wanting to read the story faster to find out what was going to happen.  Another really great, quick read, 2 big thumbs up!

Review: Snow Way Out by Christine Husom

I really like this new series by Christine Husom.  Her characters are very believable and it's easy to get wrapped up in this great story. I ended up reading it all within a day because I just didn't want to put it down!

Main character Cami Brooks returns home to take over her adoptive parent's snow globe shop. It's an easy decision for Cami to come home and help her parents with her mother going through chemotherapy sessions, and a scandal which she was involved in involving a Senator in Washington (never mind that she was falsely accused!) Her friend Pinky who runs the coffee shop adjoining her store decide to put on a snow globe making class. Drama follows Cami around because after the class was completed, there was a ruckus between some of the students and teacher (you'll have to read to find out!) After everyone leaves and Cami stays behind in the shop to get a bit of work finished up before leaving, she comes across a snow globe that she'd never seen before.  After locking up, she walks home in the park (alone... Cami what were you thinking?) and stumbles across a dead body. The scene was exactly the same as the one in the snow globe she'd found!

There are lots of great twists to the story line and the characters are very quirky and likable.  I have to admit I was able to figure out a few things early on, like all the whispering between Pinky, Erin and Mark.  I can't wait for the next installment of this series and wonder how long it will take before Clint and Cami end up together.  I think this series could go a long way, it's got great potential!