panI'm sorry to say that I simply didn't find this book to be very good. Granted, it's the third in a series. The stories stand alone, but there were references to previous stories, like many mystery series. I would have bailed if it weren't a mystery. I wanted to know whodunit, but the ending fell flat for me. It simply wasn't very creative or well-written, in my opinion.
⭐✨/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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pickCharlie and Vivian were married, briefly, forty years ago. Now Charlie wants to find his way back into Vivian's heart. But has too much time passed? Can they overcome hardship, addiction, and secrets?
This is not my usual kind of reading, but I won an ARC and I'm so glad I did. A refreshing love story about mature adults, and beautifully written. I dogeared pages with quotes I liked (hey, it was an ARC, so I can do that!) Highly recommended.
pickVery cute cozy! Ally is the new vet in small town Willow Bay. When a dog is the only witness to her human‘s murder, Ally and her true crime loving grandfather get involved in helping solve the case. There‘s only one more published book in the series, which I‘d love to read! Hope more are coming.
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pickIf you like reading about the search for mythical creatures, you probably will enjoy this book. The search is on for a creature in Lake Michigan. The mystery was fun. I liked the characters, especially Morgan and her dog Newt. I gave it 4/5.
The amateur sleuth in this one is a veterinarian, and the only witness to the crime is the victim‘s dog, so this definitely fits this month‘s animal theme! 🐾
Looking forward to another year of cozies!
pickMy last Nonfiction November read for 2024. This book was excellent. It was about Janesville, Wisconsin and what happened in the 5 years after the GM plant in town closed. I‘m glad I got to this one finally.
pickSo exciting to read a book of this genre by a Wisconsinite author!! I loved reading about cannibal sandwiches, a beloved staple for my German Milwaukeean family, Christkindlmarket, Door County cherries, and West Allis Candy Cane Lane. Loved the premise wondering what it would be like to live in never ending Christmas. The ending twists pleasantly surprised me. Jack was super romantic in how long he waited for Astra.
Getting closer to the end. Brotherless Night will take the prize if it goes up against the tagged book. 3 more chances to knock it off its pedestal.
