Summary:
Olivia Novak’s a successful author who should have it all, but she’s still mourning her husband who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Her mother’s been ill for a while now and finally dies. As her mother’s executrix, it falls to her to deal with her mother’s estate, including a very old manuscript. She’s also got to deal with her two sisters, Lauren and Danielle, and an eccentric neighbor with a soft spot for dogs.
Additional Comments:
– Not sure why the cover and blurb for the book highlights the dog when at best he’s a side character thrown in because it’s a cozy mystery that needs a token dog thrown in.
– Plot 4/5: There’s a lot going on for these ladies, some good, some bad. Things are a little too neat and tidy, but that’s the nature of a cozy mystery for you.
– Characters 4/5: Ryan the cop is a saint. Danielle’s got attachment issues. Olivia’s obsessed with tracking down her husband’s killer. Lauren likes wine. In short, these people ain’t perfect. In truth, they’re sometimes annoying. Oddly, that makes them more realistic, so if you enjoy that sort of thing, it’s here for you.
– It’s refreshing to have a story where the heroine’s aren’t 20 something fine looking women. (I love those books too, but it’s nice to have a more realistic approach to characters.)
– Narration 4/5: Nicely handled. The lady chosen fits the characters well.
Conclusion:
If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a lot of sideplots, this is a good choice for you.
Associate links to follow…
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