Deadly News by Jody Holford is the first book in the Britton Bay Mystery series. Molly has moved to Britton Bay as editor of the town's struggling newspaper. One of her new co-workers, Vernon, is less than welcoming to Molly. After she pushes him to dig deeper on a story, he ends up dead, and Molly feels guilty. She learns that small towns have few secrets, but the identity of the murderer is one that seems to be staying a secret. The mystery is strong, and the book moved along quickly. My only issue was the very fast moving romance. The start of this series was interesting enough to make me look forward to the second book.
The first book in the Eleanor Wilde Mystery series by Tamara Berry is Séances are for Suckers. Eleanor (Ellie) is a ghost hunter working to pay for her sister's medical care. She is approached by wealthy Englishman Nicholas to rid his family home of a "ghost". Nicholas' mother is sure that Xavier is real, but Nicholas believes something more is going on. Ellie finds more than she bargained for in the English village. The book has a clever plot twist that I will not share so nothing is spoiled. Ellie is a likeable character, and the basis for the book is different in a great way. I look forward to many more books in this series.
Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon is a short story which is part of the Tourist Trap Mystery series. Jilly, owner of Coffee, Books, & More, has volunteered to host a pet adoption Christmas party. Among the dogs looking for home is Baby whose nameless owner recently passed away. Jill is determined to find someone who knew the deceased man and give Baby a new home for the holidays. This is a touching holiday themed book that can easily be read in one sitting. 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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