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peggyemi's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the first book in his series so when the second book was available from Netgalley I decided to give it a read. Unfortunately, I found this second book to be a bit disappointing in terms of the characters. I thought Tallie was flat and Gina was more whiny than I remembered from the first book. Even Max and Tallie's relationship felt off. I thought the mystery was solid, with plenty of suspects, twists and turns. For me, it was the mystery that saved the book. I was surprised by the outcome and the identity of the culprits. I'm not sure if I will continue with this series.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to be by the publisher through Netgalley.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to be by the publisher through Netgalley.
rynflynn12's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lunifur's review against another edition
4.0
**I voluntarily read this ARC**
A little bit of a slow start, but once it picked up it did not slow down. There were a couple of parts that bordered on risqué for a cozy. The mystery was interesting, although I felt it could have had the motive explained a little better.
A little bit of a slow start, but once it picked up it did not slow down. There were a couple of parts that bordered on risqué for a cozy. The mystery was interesting, although I felt it could have had the motive explained a little better.
annarella's review against another edition
3.0
Even if this is a good cozy with an interesting plot it's not my cup of tea.
I didn't liked the characters as I felt they were a bit flat and over the top at the same time.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC
I didn't liked the characters as I felt they were a bit flat and over the top at the same time.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC
dollycas's review against another edition
4.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Gina Laudermilch is head over heels about her new boyfriend, sharing with best friend, Tallie Graver, he may be the one. Then the man’s wife shows up at her coffee shop to stake her claim and take the man home. But Mr. So Wrong doesn’t back down and still tries to see Gina even though she has threatened to “boil him in a vat of coffee”, he actually shows up at her door with flowers Max gets caught in the crossfire. Then the next day Gina finds the man at the bottom of her staircase dead behind a locked door she also finds herself the prime suspect. Tallie is ready to do anything to clear her friend’s name even going toe to toe with those high on her suspect list and against the police’s warnings to leave the case to them.
I really enjoyed this 2nd installment to this series because there was always something happening and the book had an excellent flow. Tallie’s boyfriend has come for a visit and gets totally involved in everything Tallie does from going to help her clean houses, helping out at the family funeral home, to investigating the murder of Casanova Craig. He truly is a special man and they make a great couple.
Tallie’s family continues to make me laugh. All the recurring characters continue to develop in meaningful ways. Tallie’s father is very serious about his business and its image and her mother butts into Tallie’s life as any normal mother would, okay she does get a little much at times but you have to love her for it. I just wish they would give Tallie a little more leeway and let her come into her own. Hopefully, that will happen soon. A new relationship is blooming between two characters as well that I find delightful even though it was also a complete surprise.
Ms. Simon also introduces some interesting characters for this story and puts them into some unique situations. Turns out Craig is a chronic cheater that opened the door to a vast number of suspects. There were plenty of twists and turns and while I thought I had everything all figured out before the big reveal I was only partially right. There was one last twist I didn’t see coming.
Grounds For Remorse is a well-crafted mystery with characters that are becoming more engaging as the series continues. I am looking forward to the next book in this series, Deceased and Desist is waiting on my To-Be-Read stack.
Gina Laudermilch is head over heels about her new boyfriend, sharing with best friend, Tallie Graver, he may be the one. Then the man’s wife shows up at her coffee shop to stake her claim and take the man home. But Mr. So Wrong doesn’t back down and still tries to see Gina even though she has threatened to “boil him in a vat of coffee”, he actually shows up at her door with flowers Max gets caught in the crossfire. Then the next day Gina finds the man at the bottom of her staircase dead behind a locked door she also finds herself the prime suspect. Tallie is ready to do anything to clear her friend’s name even going toe to toe with those high on her suspect list and against the police’s warnings to leave the case to them.
I really enjoyed this 2nd installment to this series because there was always something happening and the book had an excellent flow. Tallie’s boyfriend has come for a visit and gets totally involved in everything Tallie does from going to help her clean houses, helping out at the family funeral home, to investigating the murder of Casanova Craig. He truly is a special man and they make a great couple.
Tallie’s family continues to make me laugh. All the recurring characters continue to develop in meaningful ways. Tallie’s father is very serious about his business and its image and her mother butts into Tallie’s life as any normal mother would, okay she does get a little much at times but you have to love her for it. I just wish they would give Tallie a little more leeway and let her come into her own. Hopefully, that will happen soon. A new relationship is blooming between two characters as well that I find delightful even though it was also a complete surprise.
Ms. Simon also introduces some interesting characters for this story and puts them into some unique situations. Turns out Craig is a chronic cheater that opened the door to a vast number of suspects. There were plenty of twists and turns and while I thought I had everything all figured out before the big reveal I was only partially right. There was one last twist I didn’t see coming.
Grounds For Remorse is a well-crafted mystery with characters that are becoming more engaging as the series continues. I am looking forward to the next book in this series, Deceased and Desist is waiting on my To-Be-Read stack.
lisaeliza's review
1.0
Transmisogynistic comments coupled with equating a character’s supposed femininity with sexuality?
No.
No.
annarella's review
3.0
Even if this is a good cozy with an interesting plot it's not my cup of tea.
I didn't liked the characters as I felt they were a bit flat and over the top at the same time.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC
I didn't liked the characters as I felt they were a bit flat and over the top at the same time.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC
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