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whimsicaljune's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Lindsey is a Librarian with a knack for detective work. There is a a problem in Briar Creek, a man is found murdered and his brother has disappeared. Lindsey works closely with friends and the police chief to solve this unusual case.
A Likely Story is a book I truly enjoyed. Every aspect of it, from the mystery itself to the characters, kept me intrigued. This was definitely one of those books I didn't want to put down and I finished it very quickly. I will definitely be checking out more from the author, Jenn McKinlay.
Lindsey is a Librarian with a knack for detective work. There is a a problem in Briar Creek, a man is found murdered and his brother has disappeared. Lindsey works closely with friends and the police chief to solve this unusual case.
A Likely Story is a book I truly enjoyed. Every aspect of it, from the mystery itself to the characters, kept me intrigued. This was definitely one of those books I didn't want to put down and I finished it very quickly. I will definitely be checking out more from the author, Jenn McKinlay.
brianne_k's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5/5*
I liked this because Robbie wasn’t in it for a good chunk of it. The love triangle is awful.
Glad Beth can’t keep bemoaning either lol.
I love these stories as a whole but those little gripes sure were/are annoying.
I liked this because Robbie wasn’t in it for a good chunk of it. The love triangle is awful.
Glad Beth can’t keep bemoaning either lol.
I love these stories as a whole but those little gripes sure were/are annoying.
holly_keimig's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the latest installment of this series. The main character is relatable as always and the love story heats up! This one has an interesting set of characters and deals with a hoarding case and the backstory of two brothers on one of the islands.
kimdavishb's review against another edition
5.0
A LIKELY STORY by Jenn McKinlay is another one of those series I haven’t read up until now! Sure, I’ve read several of Jenn’s Cupcake Bakery Mystery series but some how had overlooked her Library Lover’s Mystery series. And I have been missing out! A LIKELY STORY is the sixth book in her series (I have some catching up to do!) but is easily read as a stand-alone. I immediately jumped in and felt like I knew who the characters were and what was going on. Lindsay Norris is Briar Creek’s Public Library Director. Lindsay is not your typical “older” shushing librarian, but instead is young and has brought numerous changes to the library to bring appeal to both young and old alike. One of the programs she has instituted is delivering books to some of the patrons living on the Thumb Islands, an archipelago dotting the coast of Connecticut.
She sets out to deliver some books to reclusive elderly brothers, Stewart and Peter Rosen, who live alone on Star Island. The water taxi boat captain is none other than her ex-boyfriend, Sully, who she’d like to get back together with if she knew it would work out this time. When they reach the island, Stewart isn’t in his usual spot to receive the library books. His brother, Peter, is wheelchair bound, so after waiting awhile and still no Stewart, Lindsay and Sully decide they should make sure the elderly men are okay. After navigating the booby-trapped house – the hermits take their privacy seriously – they stumble upon the body of Peter Rosen, shot to death…and Stewart is missing.
With the Chief of Police, Emma Plewicki, out of commission with a broken leg sustained in the Rosen’s booby-trapped house, Lindsay decides she must try to find the missing Stewart who is the prime suspect in his brother’s murder. Feeling that elderly Stewart couldn’t be the killer and worried he may be the next victim, spurs her on towards asking questions and digging into family secrets long buried and hidden on the isolated islands.
Jenn McKinlay weaves her characters into the setting in a wonderful way that draws you in and makes you sorry when the story ends. I loved her addition of Lindsay’s friends, especially Beth, along with the Crafternoon group, which provides an outlet for sharing books, crafts, delicious recipes and the support of friendship. Jenn shares a craft, a reader’s guide and a couple recipes at the back of her book as well.
She sets out to deliver some books to reclusive elderly brothers, Stewart and Peter Rosen, who live alone on Star Island. The water taxi boat captain is none other than her ex-boyfriend, Sully, who she’d like to get back together with if she knew it would work out this time. When they reach the island, Stewart isn’t in his usual spot to receive the library books. His brother, Peter, is wheelchair bound, so after waiting awhile and still no Stewart, Lindsay and Sully decide they should make sure the elderly men are okay. After navigating the booby-trapped house – the hermits take their privacy seriously – they stumble upon the body of Peter Rosen, shot to death…and Stewart is missing.
With the Chief of Police, Emma Plewicki, out of commission with a broken leg sustained in the Rosen’s booby-trapped house, Lindsay decides she must try to find the missing Stewart who is the prime suspect in his brother’s murder. Feeling that elderly Stewart couldn’t be the killer and worried he may be the next victim, spurs her on towards asking questions and digging into family secrets long buried and hidden on the isolated islands.
Jenn McKinlay weaves her characters into the setting in a wonderful way that draws you in and makes you sorry when the story ends. I loved her addition of Lindsay’s friends, especially Beth, along with the Crafternoon group, which provides an outlet for sharing books, crafts, delicious recipes and the support of friendship. Jenn shares a craft, a reader’s guide and a couple recipes at the back of her book as well.
ametcalf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing like a good dose of humor and mystery with librarian sleuth, Lindsey. Lindsey is delivering books to the island where reclusive brothers, Peter and Stewart, reside. When Stewart doesn't come to meet her at the shore, she and boat captain, Sully go to the house to try to find them. What they find instead is Peter's dead body and no sight of Stewart. Lindsey tries to help find Stewart and solve the murder. I do enjoy this series and need to get caught up.
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
3.0
Small town librarian is an unusual sleuth for cozy domestic mysteries, although the love life complications and the strained relationship with local law enforcement are staples. The plot here is a bit different, with reclusive hoarding brothers and greed from the past.
amalies's review against another edition
3.0
This is my favorite setting of a murder in the entire series. Lindsey and Sully go to deliver some library books to 2 patrons who are homebound on the thumb islands. When they show up, one of the brothers has been murdered and the other one missing. However, the things we learn about on the island with all the clutter that has been horded, a scene where they find themselves in the house hiding and being chased and the information we learn about some of the items from 2 men who come to town to possibly buy some antiques is so interesting. I think the more the series goes on, the more the author puts Lindsey in more dangerous situations...and it is edging towards the improbable to understand and non-reality. However, the entertainment of the love triangle keeps the books going very well. At this point in the series, a reader certainly keeps reading because they have fallen in love with the main characters and also want to live in briarcreek.
alireadsandknits's review against another edition
4.0
Read for the Cozy Mystery Book Club. I had originally given it 3 stars (very enjoyable) but after our conversation I changed it to 4 stars. It was quite a great conversation, surprisingly indepth!