Jennifer Lane Books Blog

Congratulations to Ellen Jaconson on the release of the third novel in her cozy mystery series! I'm reading it now and enjoying the wacky characters.   Poisoned by the Pier Now Available! Poisoned by the Pier , the third book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series, is now available in ebook, paperback, and large print. Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | Google Play When Mollie's husband signs the two of them up for an extreme diet, she's not amused. When someone ends up poisoned by a cake, things get even worse. While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove’s annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Can Mollie nab the killer before someone else is poisoned? If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you...

Meeting author Darcia Helle is one reason I enjoy being an author. She is so kind and supportive! And I'm pleased to have her on the blog for an interview about her suspense novel No Justice. But first here's my review: No Justice by Darcia Helle My rating: 5 of 5 stars Leaving Las Vegas Meets Dexter In No Justice , Darcia Helle creates a gritty world reminiscent of the movie Leaving Las Vegas . Instead of alcoholic Nicholas Cage turning to prostitute Elizabeth Shue for solace, this time it’s hit man Michael Sykora falling for prostitute Nicki. Similar to the TV show Dexter , Michael kills bad men — like the one who murdered his wife. From the first line… Let him laugh. One more hour and he’d be dead. …it’s clear a dark ride awaits. Somehow Darcia manages to show Michael’s integrity despite his sinister side vocation as hit man. Although Michael first met Nicki when she serviced him as a prostitute, both developed genuine feelings for each other. He felt guilty ...