Reading with Mrs. Leaf

🚨 New Cozy Mystery Series Alert! 🚨 Title: Murder Uncorked Author: Maddie Day Publication: 10/24/23 Synopsis from the publisher :  As the manager of Vino y Vida Wine Bar in Colinas, Cecelia “Cece” Barton’s first Alexander Valley harvest is a whirlwind loop of activity. Her twin sister, Allie Halstead, who owns a nearby Victorian bed & breakfast, is accustomed to the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season. But Cece barely has a moment to enjoy her new home in between worrying about her estranged college-age daughter, juggling her responsibilities at the bar, and navigating the sticky politics of the local wine association. Just when it seems things can’t grow any more intense, Colinas is rocked by a murder within the wine community . . . and Cece is identified as a possible suspect! With her reputation and her livelihood on the line—and the Sonoma County deputy sheriff breathing down her neck—Cece has no choice but to open up her own murder investigation. Tensions are already...

📚 Book Review 📚 Title: Murder at the Seashore  Author: Samara Yew Publication: 10/17/23 Genre: Cozy Mystery  My Rating: Really enjoyed! A new cozy mystery series featuring Scarlett, who runs a beachside bookstore in CA. Scarlett finds a body 1 morning while walking the beach. Turns out the victim, who she’s never met, has left her inheritance to Scarlett.  What I liked:  🌊  Beach town setting  🌊  Side characters, especially her Roomate/lawyer  🌊  Inheritance story line Final thoughts: I really enjoyed this new cozy mystery and the audiobook was great to listen to. The California beach setting, a bookstore and great side characters have all the makings for a great series.