How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin (2024)Frances spent her entire life anxiously waiting for her fortune to come true - that she would someday be murdered. Now, in order to inherit her great-aunt's estate, Annie must figure out who killed Frances. This was a fun, cozy little mystery. I liked how we got to know Frances through her old diary entries, and Annie is a great amateur detective, being a writer herself. The small-town setting leaves the suspect pool small, but I was still surprised. It did take some time to keep all the characters straight, especially since there are multiple generations of each family. 4 stars
When Cam is left at the altar, her high school ex-boyfriend is there to help her pick up the pieces - but as friends or something more? I've enjoyed the Rebel Blue Ranch series and this was a nice ending to it. I admit, I was a bit surprised that Cam got a story, as she's not technically a Ryder, but this finale definitely brought everything and everyone together. I liked the flashbacks to Cam and Dusty in high school and how they first fell in love, and their reasons for eventually breaking up felt so real and deep. I'm not always the biggest fan of second-chance romances, but I make an exception for Cam and Dusty, because they really did need to grow and mature, and when they finally come back together, it makes sense. Although there's some spice, I thought this had less than the previous installments - it really was more about their feelings. I also really enjoyed Cam's journey to being self-sufficient and content - her parents were pretty infuriating, though! 4 stars
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How is it that I haven't read the Blue Ranch series yet? I feel like everyone has read it and loved it. I need to add it to my TBR list. How to Solve Your Own Murder seems fun--always looking for a good mystery!
ReplyDeleteRebel Blue Ranch was a good series, and they are pretty quick reads! I hope you enjoy them!
DeleteYour experience with How To Solve Your Own Murder is pretty much like mine. When we were discussing it in book group several had a bit of trouble keeping the characters straight, etc., but everyone liked it a lot. There a sequel out now - did you know?
ReplyDeleteYes, I did see that!
DeleteWild and Wrangled is on my TBR for next week, so I am glad to see it rated well by you. I love second chance romances, so it will probably be higher for me.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you think of it!
DeleteYay! Glad you enjoyed the murder mystery! Now we have to read book 2!
ReplyDeleteYes!!
DeleteI've been wanting to try the Lyla Sage series - they all look so fun. Glad to hear you enjoyed this installment too!
ReplyDeleteIt was a really good series, I think you'd like it!
DeleteGlad to hear you liked How to Solve Your Own Murder--it's still on my TBR-soon list!
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