Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O’Connor and Paige Shelton. Single-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts. With her two daughters in tow, she’s ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.
Dru’s Short Musing:
Irish eyes are smiling on this delightfully charming debut series that quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom.
Kate arrives in her hometown with her two children when she gets an urgent message from her younger sister. Questioning her sister leaves offers no idea until they find her sister’s BFF dead, murdered and it is Colleen who becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her sister and save the family business, Kate searches for suspects and clues among the residents and in the process uncovers an abundance of secrets that would lead to the apprehension of the person responsible.
I love the comfortable tone and the pacing of this whodunit where the mystery was nicely staged with suspects, clues, and a few plot twists, one I did not see coming. WOW. Boasting a great cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and a small-town atmosphere, I look forward to more exciting adventures with Kate and her family and friends. The Jig Is Up is a welcome addition to the cozy mystery genre.
Series Name: Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery Book 1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: August 20, 2024
Format: Print, Digital
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
I love that the main character is the daughter of the police chief. So handy!
Mary, sometimes being a police chief’s daughter is handy and sometimes…not, lol.
Congratulations, Lisa, on your new series. It sounds enchanting.
Thanks very much, Grace!!
I was lucky to read an early version of the book, and I am soooo enthusiastically looking forward to the release of the final version! What a great series this is going to be!
Lori, you are the best. Thank you!
Thank you again, Dru Ann, for reviewing JIG. It means the world, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it!