A review by peggyemi
A Pairing to Die For by Kate Lansing

4.0

The first book in this series was one of the best I had read last year so I was really looking forward to reading A Pairing to Die For. This second book did not disappoint and I've already pre-ordered the next book in the series due out later this year. There is so much in this book to keep the reader engaged and turning pages. I really enjoy all of the characters and find them to be well written. The author has done a good job of growing their relationships - especially Parker's relationship with her mother. If you enjoy wine or have an interest in learning about the process, this series offers the reader a nice peek "behind the curtain" without taking too much from the story or the mystery. The mystery was solid and kept me guessing until the end. The author did a nice job of throwing me off track. About mid-way through the story, I thought I knew the killer's identity but then the author diverted my attention with some red herrings that fooled me. The story and mystery are wrapped up with an ending that once again finds Parker in danger but coming out only a little worse for wear.

This is a terrific series and frankly, I've not been overly impressed with some of the new cozy mystery authors that have been released by this publisher lately. I'm hopeful that this is a series that will stick around for a while because I would like to see where this author takes the characters and what future mysteries she has in store.