Sentenced to Murder by Sue Minix the 5th instalment in the "A Bookstore Mystery" series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to book 6!
She can plot out the perfect murder mystery… But can she solve one in real life?

I really enjoyed visiting Riddleton again and Ravenous Reads Bookstore. The main cast of characters Charlie, Lacey, Eric, and I love Savannah the German shepherd and all her antics. Jen is trying to navigate having a partner in the bookstore and what that entails as well as, write 2 more books in a year along with proving her nemesis, Detective Havermyer is not a killer.

It was entertaining, full of twists and turns and I did guess whodunnit but that did not distract from the story.

I requested and received an advanced readers copy from Harper Collins/Avon and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

Jen Dawson, owner of Ravenous Readers, is not a natural runner! Unfortunately, as her Detective boyfriend, Eric, works long hours, running together on a Saturday morning is a good way for them to catch up. As Halloween moves ever closer they discover a young man wandering in the park with blood on his shirt and no idea who he is or what happened! They both know, without a shadow of a doubt things in Riddleton are about to get weird, again!

With her nemesis, Detective Havermyer, actually in need of a little help and her bookstore running quite smoothly Jen soon finds herself investigating the confused John Doe, especially as there is a chance he killed someone!  As she gets nearer to a solution the stakes raise and her chances of celebrating Halloween look doubtful!

This is book six in one of my go-to-cozy series and once again I thoroughly enjoyed the reading experience. Jen and Eric are great main protagonists and I loved the extra story time Charlie got. He's my favourite character atm I think! There were a few teasers to what may possible happen in future books which should add more comedic moments as well as tension filled main plots, all of which I look forward to reading in the future.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Avon Books, but the opinions expressed are my own. This an excellent,  fun story which I highly recommend. 4.5 rounded up to 5.

This is my first book by Sue Minix, and I thought it was highly enjoyable. I hadn't realized that this was the sixth book in the series, however, it was easy enough to follow and to know who everyone was and what their roles were. I appreciated and even admired Jen's determination. I know that with a deadline looming on her book; she really did want to stay out of the investigation.

However, sometimes your curiosity, especially when you're a writer takes over. Which makes things especially sticky when her boyfriend is a police officer. You could tell throughout the story that he was frustrated with Jen's antics but to his credit, he never once got upset and took his feelings out on her, which I appreciated. It would have been really easy for him to have done so, but it would have made him a less likeable character in my eyes.

I thought the story as a whole was very interesting and it had a lot of twists and turns before it came to an end. I always appreciate those because no one wants to be able to who the murderer is early on and ruin the entire mystery. I very much liked the world building and all of the characters who seemed very friendly and who all deeply care about each other. I thought that was very nice, that people still look out for others, even in books.

I loved her dog Savannah the Golden; she has such a personality for a dog, and I really appreciated her being included. I even thought her nickname 'the nose' was pretty funny and quite accurate. Overall, I really enjoyed everything about this story, and I absolutely recommend it.

Thanks to Net Galley, the publishers, and to Sue Minix for the ability to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and are completely honest.

Jen is trying to write the next book in her mystery series. When she takes a break to go to the park for a run with her dog and boyfriend, they find a man wondering around with blood all over him, a gash in the back of his head and no memory of who he is. Next a dead body is found in the car of the lead police detective. What is going on? Jen decides, as usual, she has to assist the police in their investigations. Will this time cost her her own life or will she survive again...

It’s a cozy mystery but it just wasn’t it for me. I wanted to stop reading but it picked up a little.

Super cute and cozy mystery. This is a type of book that is an amazing read when it's raining out or cold and you can just snuggle up in the blankets

Real Life Intervenes..
The sixth outing in the Bookstore Mystery series and another murder is about to hit the small town of Riddleton. As author and bookstore owner, Jen, is trying to write a new mystery novel, she is soon to become embroiled in a real life murder mystery as she once again turns sometime amateur sleuth. With a well drawn cast, a likeable protagonist in Jen and a well imagined and delightful setting this is an enjoyable cosy mystery and a relaxing read.

What a good and cozy little story! Honestly, I have no complaints as I genuinely had a great time reading this. Sure, the plotwists aren't the best out there, but I don't think that was the point of this particular book. And they were still good and I didn't really see them coming (at least not how they turned out).
I really liked the main character, she was relatable and fun to read.

Overall, this is THE book to read on winter afternoons when it's raining (so like, all the time).
I would recommend it if you want something with a mysterious plot that keeps you on your toes but at the same time has that warm and cozy atmosphere that sometimes you need more than a super crazy thriller.
One of the best I've read in its genre!

*Thanks to NetGalley uk, the publishers and the author for the ARC*