Mummy's Locket

 

Mummy's Locket (Mallory Grayson Mysteries) by Nan S. Russell

About Mummy's Locket

Mummy's Locket (Mallory Grayson Mysteries) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - New York State Publisher ‏ : ‎ Next Chapter Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 482417029X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4824170293 Paperback Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8195110321 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GZ8JW9P4 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GZ6XLDDB

The truth doesn’t stay buried forever. After losing everything, Mallory Grayson retreats to a quiet town, hoping a vintage shop and a fresh start will help her rebuild her life. But when the mummified body of her long-missing great-grandmother is discovered, Mallory is pulled into a mystery. Clues hidden in heirlooms, a secret room, and a past lover’s return offer answers … if she’s willing to risk everything to uncover them. In a story steeped in secrets and history, her courage may be the only thing that can break the curse. The past and present collide in MUMMY'S LOCKET, the first book in the Mallory Grayson Mysteries series by Nan S. Russell.

What I Thought:

This is the first book by this author I have ever read, and I was not disappointed. This was a well written story that flowed well and had a believable plot. The setting and the characters were all enjoyable as well. Mallory has made a fresh start and is opening a vintage shop after having to sell her family's home.  When the body of her great grandmother is found in a bog, she thinks she does not want to know what happened to her great grandmother. But when she finds heirlooms and a secret room, she is lead to an answer. I enjoyed this one. It was a little different from I normally read, but it kept my attention and it had twists that kept me intrigued. I will most likely read more from this author. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book. 

About Nan S. Russell

With both a bachelor’s and master’s in psychology, Nan S. Russell was fired from her first professional job. Taking a minimum wage position to pay the rent, sixteen promotions later, she decided to end a successful corporate career as a Vice President of a multibillion-dollar East Coast company, to pursue a life dream to live and write from the Rocky Mountains, first in northwestern Montana and now along the Front Range of Colorado. With a desire to help others live their dreams, too, she turned her real-world experience into writing award winning non-fiction career and business books and articles, and became a speaker and consultant on leadership, trust, and culture development. But she always knew she wanted to write fiction, too. That point arrived during the pandemic pause which provided the catalyst for rethinking her writing and its purpose, sparking the decision to move towards fiction with more time to study the craft, take online classes, hone skills and work on her first novel. Now, she is living her second dream: Writing mysteries. Mummy’s Locket is her debut novel and the first in her Mallory Grayson series. More at www.nanrussell.com.

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The Cultivated Corpse

 

A Cultivated Corpse (A Food Blogger Mystery) by Debra Sennefelder

About A Cultivated Corpse

Cozy Mystery 9th in Series Setting - Connecticut Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond the Page Publishing Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1966322577 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966322573 Digital Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2026 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966322566 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H2797BZQ

When the local garden club president is killed, food blogger Hope Early will have to dig through the clues to catch a killer . . .

The Jefferson Garden Club’s annual plant sale is just around the corner, but Hope Early and other members of the club are more focused on the garden restoration project at Ambrose House. The gorgeous landscaping promises to help return the stately old house to its former glory, but rumors are surfacing of unexplained delays and exorbitant costs. Then the club’s president is found dead amid signs of foul play, and Hope can’t ignore the uneasy feeling that the victim was silenced for something she knew about the renovations.

Certain that the solution to the murder is tied to the garden project and the club’s recent financial struggles, Hope begins to go through their books and uncovers more than mismatched numbers. A tangle of transactions points to an intricate embezzlement scheme, but before she can weed out who’s behind it, a local reporter chasing the same story is killed. It’s clear now that someone is dead-set on keeping the truth buried, and Hope will have to unearth a vital piece of evidence before the killer decides it’s time to bury her as well . . .

Includes mouthwatering recipes!

What I Thought: 

This is the 9th installment in the Food Blogger Mystery series. I have read a few in this series and they have all been good. I enjoy Ms. Sennefelder's writing style. This story flowed well and was an easy read. The plot kept my attention from the beginning till the end and the reveal of the killer. In this one, Hope has joined the garden club and they are doing a renovation of the garden of an historic home in Jefferson. When financial information for the project starts being questioned, Hope looks at the books. The President of the garden club has a lot of enemies and makes a lot of  people angry. When she is murdered, Hope wonders if it is connected to the garden club and investigates. There were a log of twists and turns in this one. There were a lot of possible suspects as well. The author dropped some hints here and there, but I was kept guessing till the end as even though there were hints, I still was not sure who the killer(s) was. I liked the setting of this book and there are many returning characters that are very likable. I will definitely be reading more in this series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. 

 

Debra Sennefelder lives and writes in Connecticut, where she lives with her family and slightly spoiled Shih Tzu. An avid reader across a range of genres, mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery. She’s the author of the Food Blogger Mystery series and the Resale Boutique Mystery series. When she’s not writing, she’s either baking or reading. To learn more, visit her on the web at www.debrasennefelder.com

Food Blogger Mysteries

If you love cozy mysteries with a foodie twist, the Food Blogger Mysteries are for you. Follow food blogger Hope Early as she juggles baking, blogging, and uncovering secrets in the charming town of Jefferson, Connecticut. Each book delivers:

• Amateur sleuthing with humor and heart
• Recipes from Hope’s kitchen
• Small-town friendships (and rivalries!)
• Seasonal settings — from Halloween to Christmas

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Jenn McKinlay, Ellie Alexander, and Peg Cochran, this series combines delicious food with puzzling whodunits.

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The Diva Hosts a Murderer

 

The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis

About The Diva Hosts a Murderer

The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) Cozy Mystery 19th in Series Setting - Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496743482 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743480 Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743503 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FP7LXJ8C Audiobook ASIN B0FVW9XKRW

Old Town Virginia’s entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston – a young Martha Stewart in the making – juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis.

With a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it’s a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly’s longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks.

But the house party really gets explosive when Sophie’s favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer—and evidence points to Sophie’s own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad? And what’s the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he’s brought along with him? Some of the secrets Sophie’s discovering are raising flags—and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes . . .

Includes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks!

What I Thought:

Krista Davis has done it again with the Diva Series. This is one of my favorite series. I love the characters, the setting, and most things about this series. This is the 19th installment of the series, but this series just keeps on keeping on. It is just as good as when the series was first started. It is the Fourth of July in Old Towne and Sophie's parents, her aunt and her new husband, her sister, and some other friends have come to town for the 4th. Sophie is suspicious of her Aunt's new husband for many reasons. When there is a dead body found in an alley behind a neighbors house, Sophie gets involved. As I said this series does not get old and Krista Davis does very well with coming up with interesting and realistic plots that keep a readers attention. I was invested in this book from the beginning till the end. There was so much going on it kept me turning the pages. I hope the Diva series keeps on for a long time and I look forward to reading more in this series. 

About Krista Davis

New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mystery series. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back.

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Masher of Ceremonies

Masher of Ceremonies: A Vintage Kitchen Mystery

by Victoria Hamilton

About Masher of Ceremonies

Cozy Mystery
13th in Series
Setting - Michigan
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond the Page
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966322535
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GXGQV1L4
More formats coming soon

A fundraiser for the local historical society nearly goes bust when someone fills the coffers with blackmail and murder . . .

The annual Tea With the Queen fundraiser always makes for a festive weekend in Queensville, drawing visitors from far and wide and giving local shops a welcome boost. This year, vintage kitchenware collector Jaymie Müller is running the event, and she’s got her hands full organizing old and new volunteers along with a surly catering crew. Then her master of ceremonies tells her he’s being blackmailed but can’t go to the police, and before Jaymie can sort that out she stumbles over a dead body at the tea.

Despite the demands of keeping the event up and running, Jaymie can’t help puzzling over the murder. There’s no concrete evidence linking the cretin behind the blackmail scheme to the dead body, so she begins questioning everyone connected to the blackmail, hoping to expose the killer. And just as she discovers a web of relationships that leads her to the culprit, she realizes that the Tea With the Queen may have been a royal pain, but outwitting a blackmailer and catching a killer may be the death of her . . .

Includes a vintage recipe!

What I Thought:

This is the 13th in the Vintage Kitchen Mystery Series. I have read some in this series, but not all. But I did not feel like I was lost, so this could be read as a standalone mystery. The plotline caught my interest from the very beginning and kept it through out. I thought the mystery was well plotted and flowed well. Jaymie is in charge of the Tea with the Queen event in her hometown of  Queensville. She enlists the help of Nigel Dudley who bought the home where the tea is always held. An old boyfriend of his comes to town to cause trouble and Nigel asks Jaymie to talk to him. When Nigel's assistant is found deceased right after the end of the tea with the Queen event, Jaymie of course gets embroiled in the investigation. I enjoyed this mystery. It had been some time since I visited with Jaymie and her friends in Queensville, and I had an enjoyable time revisiting them. Jaymie is a great protagonist. As I said this flowed well and it kept me guessing till the end. It was an easy and fast read. I like the setting and the old and some of the new characters. I look forward to more in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book. 

About Victoria Hamilton

 Victoria Hamilton is the pseudonym of nationally bestselling romance author Donna Lea Simpson. Victoria is the bestselling author of three mystery series, the Lady Anne Addison Mysteries, the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries, and the Merry Muffin Mysteries. She also writes a Regency-set historical mystery series, starting with A Gentlewoman’s Guide to Murder. Visit her website at victoriahamiltonmysteries.com.

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