Jewels in the Juniper

Mack's mom hands Doreen a small bag and said I don't want them they aren't mine you can have them, find out where they belong, I don't know where they came from I found them, but they aren't mine. With that Doreen is off and running and Mack is trying to find out what is going on. What, why, ahh hey why didn't mom ask me, tell me even about them. These little mysteries in Kelowna are the most excitement this town has had in decades. The senior home, is always up to something because of Nan and her betting on everything and winning of course. Mack's case load gets higher and well cold cases are being solved. A match made in heaven. Well not quite. lol I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The Lovely Lethal Gardens series is a fun whimsical series. The books are enjoyable due to the various characters. Doreen has gone from riches to rags when her rich husband divorced her. Doreen has been so sheltered, her husband had help and didn't think that Doreen should take care of anything her self. Now on her own, she needs to learn to how to get things done. There is Mack the Detective for the town, he helps Doreen answering any question she has (although sometimes he can't stop laughing at her questions.) He is always at her house helping her out and teaching her to cook. Then there is Nan, she lives at the retirement always giving Doreen food and sneaking money to her . Then there are the animals. Doreen is known around town because always has her dog, cat and parakeet with her. As Doreen gets involved in solving cold cases, Mack gets annoyed that she is getting in the middle of his cold cases. He can't complain too much since she is solving the cases that have been open for decades. Although Doreen always ends up in trouble, her pets are always there to save her until Mack gets there. When I am looking for a fun story this is my choice. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Doreen and her 3 pets (2 furry and 1 with feathers who says the most amazing things) are at it again in this latest cozy mystery. Doreen was innocently helping Millicent (her friend Mack's mother) with her gardening when the older lady shares the story of finding jewels in a bag in their junipers many years ago. They took it to the police however it was returned it to them when it was not claimed or found to be part on an investigation. Millicent knows how many mysteries Doreen has solved so she is delighted to share this tale from the past that has been bothering her for a long time. She knows it is in good hands. Doreen isn't nearly as pleased since Mack is on the police force and he doesn't like her putting herself in danger or playing with these mysteries. So between gardening, deck planning, cooking, the stream rising, danger and sleuthing, the story unfolds involving again many interesting interweaving people. The rapport is done so well that it's fun to read and watch the story unfold. Doreen doesn't always do what I'd like her to do but she is endearing none the less. Her pets entertain, comfort, protect her, and help in her discoveries. In other words they are delightful. Fast, easy, and fun read with great characters. The epilogue hints at Kiwis being the next target for one of Doreen's adventures. One of the deputies spoke about kiwis being involved in their current case while Mack fumed at the slip. He objected to her involvement while she laughed at the idea of Killer in the Kiwis! I can't wait!