Laura Jensen Walker

Theodosia St. John, known to her friends as Teddie, is a breast cancer survivor who rather than having reconstructive surgery, regularly goes flat wearing only scarves to hide her lack of breasts. She took early retirement and is now a mystery writer. While at a book signing for one of her favorite authors, Tavish Bentley, her scarf is stolen and found wrapped around the throat of Bentley's former fiancée. So was Teddie involved or a victim as well.

The writing as crisp, the characters need a bit more fleshing out, but for a first installment, definitely a good one!… (more)

A cooking contest goes awry when one of the judges is found dead, with his face in a pie. Well, they decide to go on with the contest, and, (drum roll, please), there is another death. It’s just not a good year for contests! Teddie embarks on her usual sleuthing with the help of her bestie, and they get in trouble, as expected, with their local sheriff, who just happens to be her bestie’s boyfriend. It’s a cute cozy, with other minor problems and mysteries thrown in to keep the story interesting. The characters are likable, if a bit quirky, and there is some romance in the air, which, no doubt, will be more fully explored in the next book. Also included are several tempting recipes for those inclined to bake.… (more)