Hospitality and Homicide

South Cove, California, is beautiful and filled with everything a visitor could want from a seaside town. Jill Gardner knows the town’s attraction and enjoys living in a small busy place. She is the owner of Coffee, Books, and More a combination bookstore and coffee house, and occasionally she would be dragged into the middle of a murder investigation, this time she is also involved in a case of a missing child.

When mystery author Nathan Pike checks into South Cove Bed & Breakfast to write his latest novel, everyone is happy to see him, but when he is accused of murder, they may have a change of heart. Jill feels the need to prove Nathan’s innocence and find the killer.

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Series: A Tourist Trap Mystery – Book #8
Author: Lynn Cahoon
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Lyrical Underground

Rating:

This is the 8th book in the Tourist Trap Mystery series for Lynn Cahoon. It is a fast-paced read with very well-rounded characters and a compelling storyline.  The location is attractive, and the author brings the town to life with her vivid detail.

The characters are all nicely developed with Aunt Jackie and Jill being the heart of the story. Jackie has a way of handling things and people that allow Jill the freedom to do what she wants with her life and her business, and still keep the store running smoothly. This allows Jill the time to work on her school work and investigate a murder. While looking into the murder of a fellow business owner, Jill also begins to develop a relationship with her neighbor, physic, and police receptionist Esmeralda and is concerned about her recent behavior. In unraveling the murder and discovering the killer’s identity, Jill also comes to a decision regarding her relationship with Greg.

This is an enjoyable read with lots of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. It is written well and keeps the plot moving forward. This book and series is highly recommended and should appeal to anyone who likes romance with their mystery.