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Cover for In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie

A Bit of a Flash in the Pan

In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie

August 27, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

While Gemma’s dealing with a missing child case, Duncan catches a possible arson, complicated by the fact that they found a body at the site.  When Gemma also gets called in to help a friend with another potential missing person, their leads indicate that the two cases are connected.  But can they solve them quickly enough when the life of a child might be at stake? I have mixed feelings about this one.  There are some really great moments, but a few great moments a […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:26 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural ·
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Cover for Now May You Weep by Deborah Crombie

Great Characters, Mediocre Mystery

Now May You Weep by Deborah Crombie

August 27, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

When Gemma’s friend Hazel invites her on a weekend trip to Scotland, Gemma didn’t know she’d be witness to a reunion between Hazel and an old flame.  However, when that old flames turn up dead, shot in the chest, Gemma worries that Hazel might be in trouble.  She calls on Duncan for help, but they also have to navigate turmoil at home as their custody of Duncan’s son Kit is being challenged. This one has an interesting role reversal.  Normally, Hazel has the been the […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:25 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural ·
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Cover for A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne

Yo Ho Ho and a Pot of Tea

A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne

August 20, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Reyna and Kianthe are off on their quest to find the missing dragon eggs when they’re roped into helping a local lord deal with a pirate problem with the assistance of a local constable, Bobbie.  When Reyna finds out that Bobbie and Serina, the problem pirate, were childhood best friends, she immediately smells trouble and romance.  And meddling happens to be one of her hobbies.  But the four women will soon find that their issues might be interconnected, and it may take all of them […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Romance Tagged With: #fantasy, cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, cozy fantasy, Rebecca Thorne, Romance

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:24 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance · Tags: #fantasy, cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, cozy fantasy, Rebecca Thorne, Romance ·
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Cover for the book The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

So Much Cheesy Goodness

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

August 20, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Camembert would prefer to live life on her own terms which include never marrying a man.  Unfortunately for her, in the kingdom of Fromage, women can’t inherit.  So, when her father passes away, Cam moves away as far as possible, disguises herself as a man, and restarts her life as Count Camembert.  However, when Cam strikes up a friendship with Princess Brie, it becomes much harder to keep her secret, especially as the two of them might be falling for one another.  But what sort […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, Deya Muniz, romantic comedy

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:23 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, Deya Muniz, romantic comedy ·
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Cover for the book And Justice There Is None by Deborah Crombie

This One Was a Little Rough to Read But Ultimately Satisfying

And Justice There Is None by Deborah Crombie

August 20, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

CW: Pregnancy Loss Things are going very well for Duncan and Gemma.  Gemma is settling into her new position as an inspector at the Notting Hill station.  She and Duncan are about to combine households in a new home, and they’re expecting a baby.  Then Gemma catches her first major murder case since being promoted.  Dawn Arrowood the wife a wealthy antiques dealer, is found murdered by her husband.  It’s a high profile case, and Gemma is under quite a bit of pressure.  The murder […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:22 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: #britishmystery, Deborah Crombie, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James Mysteries, police procedural ·
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Cover for the book The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandannna

The Magic of Making Yourself a Home

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

August 13, 2023 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Witches keep to themselves for their own good.  Mingling with other witches is an invitation for trouble and against the rules.  At least that’s what Mika has always been told.  And she’s used to it; like all witches, Mika’s an orphan and was raised by a succession of nannies and tutors.  Her only contact with other witches is on the third Thursday of every third month.   However, when she gets a message online asking her to come and tutor three young witches at Nowhere House, […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Romance Tagged With: cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, contemporary fantasy, cozy fantasy, Sangu Mandanna

Kit Moonstar's CBR15 Review No:21 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance · Tags: cbr15bingo, CBR15Passport, contemporary fantasy, cozy fantasy, Sangu Mandanna ·
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