A Shot of Murder by J.A. Kazimer is the first book in the Lucky Whiskey Mystery series. Charlotte Lucky returns to her hometown after many years away to help run the family distillery following her grandfather's heart attack. When an ex-boyfriend is found dead with her grandfather the number one suspect, Charlotte sets out to clear his name. The first clue that the main character would not be likable is in the first paragraph of the book when she takes a cheap shot at Burt Reynolds. Sadly this was the first of many cheap shots which included small towns and southerners. I could have also done without the repetition. The author must have assumed that all readers have the memory of a goldfish. It has potential but needs some serious work for the future of the series.
The second book in the Georgia B&B Mystery series by Anna Gerard is Peachy Scream. Nina finds herself hosting a Shakespearean acting troupe. She is annoyed to find that the director is Harry, who claims to be the heir to her B&B. When the lead actor is found dead on the property, Nina with help from Harry is determined to solve the mystery and save her B&B. I enjoy the mix of Nina and Harry. The mystery had plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing until the end. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
Digging Up the Remains by Julia Henry is the third book in the Garden Squad Mystery series. Lilly and the garden squad are hard at work on both their own gardens and the town's anniversary. When a nosy reporter is found dead on the 10k race route, Lilly wonders if it was an accident or murder. I enjoy the characters in this series. They mesh well together and make the story enjoyable. Add in a strong mystery, and this is an excellent book.
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