New Corpse in Town

Cookie is on the run! She is former FBI but the Mob are after her so she assumes a new identity. She and her mother buy the Secret Seal Inn in Maine. But when a body turns up Cookie calls her former partner for help. This could be tricky as she was kind of in love with Hunter!!! But with the local handyman Dylan making all her girly parts sit up and take notice, the poor woman doesn't know where she is! This story is very much a cosy with a side of romance. Lots of red herrings, twists and turns and you are never quite sure what is coming next! Cookies mum almost always steals the show - she is totally hilarious! I'm really looking forward to more!!

I received this from one of the author's that are writing in this shared pen name for an honest review. I have to say that I was skeptical about reading the story. I am not a fan of mystery or suspense genre. It did take me a while to get into the book. However, it had nothing to do with how it was written. I really enjoy both of the authors that are writing as Lucy Quinn and really enjoyed the book once I was able to get into it. It was a little slow going at the start and I personally wanted something to happen quickly. I finally got some steamy sexual tension from a couple people in the book. Plus there was a lot of humor in the book that I would have missed if it wasn't in it. Cookie seems to be missing her old life but is actually moving forward by the end of the book. We find out some of why she went to Secret Seal Isle in the first place. Not enough for my liking but I enjoy knowing everything up front about main characters since I emotionally invest in them. I enjoyed the thought process that she has while working a case and also running her business. She is a no-nonsense kind of person but with a wicked sense of humor. Rain, Cookie’s mom, is a hoot! I personally wish there was more of her in the book but since it is a starter for the series I am ok with not seeing a lot of her because she does seem to be a lot to handle. I would recommend checking this out if you enjoy Deanna Chase and V. Vaughn books because it is a perfect balance of them both. It is available at all retail outlets.

Lucy fled Philly (taking her mom, Mary, with her), to escape mob revenge. She left behind her name, job, friends and way of life. Buying and operating an inn on Secret Seal Isle, seemed a good idea. A quiet life doesn't seem likely for Lucy/Cookie; a dead body almost drowns her mom! And her mom, Mary/Rain, never a dull moment there!! High-spirited, engaging cozy mystery fun! Laugh out loud, witty, romantic antics equals page turning goodness! Enjoy! Book free for honest review.