Linda Reilly (1)

Lara and her Aunt Fran run cat rescue shelter. It’s rewarding to find forever homes for the cats, even though it’s hard to see them go off with their new owners. A fading actress has returned to her home town, in retirement, and wants to adopt a couple of kittens. Even she has to go through the thorough adopting process. But someone has it in for the actress, and threats are a reason for concern, both for the actress and the safety of the kittens. Lara, unfortunately, discovers a dead body, a man who is linked to the actress. To uncover the truth, Lara must dig decades into the past. This well-written and intriguing mystery, coupled with the adorable cats, makes for some very interesting and entertaining reading.… (plus d'informations)

Who does the bride blame when anything goes wrong with her wedding plans? Everyone else, that’s who. This bride’s friend, who is also a wedding planner, is taking charge of the wedding. But the bride refuses to do the necessary things requested of her, like pay the down payment for the shower venue. This leads to some accusations about whose fault it is, and it better get fixed, pronto. And this is how Carly becomes the caterer for a shower that is being held in a private home. And, oh yes, do create a new and delicious appetizer to serve at it. Of course, Carly can pull it off. What she can’t do is bring the dead groom back to life. The naturally upset bride now looks to Carly to figure out who killed her future husband, before the police come looking for her. It’s hard to say which part of this novel is more interesting: the murder mystery or the bridezilla story. It’s a well written tale, both intriguing and entertaining, and the third in the series, which just keeps getting better with each installment.… (plus d'informations)

Public disputes are never a good idea, especially in a cozy mystery. When one of the parties ends up murdered, the police are going to focus on the other one. In this tale, Carly is accused by Ferris of advising one of his employees to quit. Fortunately for Carly, there are others who disliked Ferris. She just has to figure out who hated him the most. This is a delightfully entertaining cozy, and is peopled with likable characters. The mystery is a good one, and following these characters as they cope with normal, everyday problems - as well as murder! - is also interesting. The setting is Vermont, the season is Hallowe’en, and delicious food is being served, along with a side order of murder. Enjoy!… (plus d'informations)

Though I have not read the first two books I am completely in love with the theme and the characters. In fact, I would say it is fate. The book sounded fun and I started it right away then my mom showed up saying she had just made homemade donuts. Hmmm...I asked her if she had heard of using them as grilled cheese sandwiches. Of course, she had not. Then a friend stopped in to tell me about her lunch date...AT A GRILLED CHEESE RESTAURANT! Are you hearing this? Meant to be and should be for anyone that loves a great grilled cheese.… (plus d'informations)