Murder Over Mochas by Caroline Fardig is the fifth book in the Java Jive Mystery series. Juliet is done investigating murders. She keeps that agreement until her no good ex-fiance Scott dies in front of her. She is the main suspect. I have not read any of the previous books, but I did not feel lost. The mystery was interesting, but the main focus of the book seems to be on Juliet's love life. That includes her ex-fiance, her ex-boyfriend, and her current boyfriend. If you lean toward enjoying romance with your cozy mystery, this is a wonderful book.
The first book in the Brie Hooker Mystery series by Linda Lovely is Bones to Pick. Vegan chef Brie finds herself working and living on a farm after her Aunt Lilly's death. She takes over several duties to help out her Aunt Eva. Things take a bad turn after her aunt is accused of murder when the skeletal remains of Eva's long missing husband are uncovered by the farm's pig, Tammy. I loved the southern setting complete with southern sayings. This is a nice start to a fun series. I was less than thrilled with Brie's overactive hormones in the midst of a lust (not love yet) triangle. The mystery was not as strong as it could have been, but I see potential for future books.
Munchies by JJ Goode and Helen Hollyman promises recipes for Late Night Meals from the World's Greatest Chefs". I was very disappointed with this book for three reasons. First, I do not understand the foul language. I know professional chefs curse, but adding it to a book does not make one cool, intelligent, or professional. Second, one of the recipes is for a grilled cheese. It literally lists the ingredients as bread, butter, and cheese. If someone needs a recipe for a grilled cheese, I am not sure she should be operating a cook top unsupervised. Third, another of the recipes includes two cans refried beans in the ingredient list. Am I supposed to believe that the "World's Greatest Chef's" use canned refried beans? Refried beans are easy to make. This book is obviously for a different audience than myself.
disclosure: I received these e-books through NetGalley but was not otherwise compensated for these reviews. All opinions are my own!
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