I picked this book up not knowing it was part of a series, but I had read several books in Denise Swanson's "Murder of a...." series. While I enjoyed the book there were definitely things I missed out on in previous books that were alluded to in this one. I think starting at the beginning of this series would have made this book enjoyable.

The characters were fun and being that I currently live in the Kansas City area I thought the setting was a good one too.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

I think Denese Swanson is awesome. I enjoy all her books and would recommend any of them to my library patrons.

When Dev's PI boyfriend takes on the case of a missing spouse, he's not expecting to find himself in a zoo. But as Dev finds out, it's a jungle out there - and a wildlife park developer may be a victim or a criminal. This was a fun mystery, and I very much appreciated that there was finally an end to the who will she pick story line.

I enjoy this series. Each book gets better and better. No sign of slowing down. I've always enjoyed books by Denise Swanson, but this dime store series is my favorite.

Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My by Denise Swanson is the sixth book in A Deveraux’s Dime Store Mystery series. Deveraux Sinclair lives in Shadow Bend, Missouri where she owns and runs Devereaux’s Dime Store and Gift Baskets. It is October and Deveraux is working on her Halloween display when a man comes into the store looking for Jake Del Vecchio who is renting office space above Deveraux’s store for his PI practice (and he can see more of Deveraux this way). Elliot Winston is looking for his missing wife, Gabriella. Gabriella disappeared leaving behind her wallet, cellphone, car and clothing. The police are not convinced it is a kidnapping and have referred Elliot to Jake. Elliot has heard about Deveraux’s sleuthing skills and wants to enlist her help as well. Elliot is trying to open a wildlife park on land he owns outside town and his wife (along with many townspeople) object to his venture. Then Elliot receives a ransom demand. Jake and Deveraux set out to catch the kidnapper and return Gabriella to her husband. Jake takes the case and is happy to be spending time with Deveraux. Dr. Noah Underwood, Deveraux’s other love interest, is less than thrilled. When Jake asks Deveraux to go on a weekend getaway, Deveraux knows it is time to make a choice between the two men in her life. Poppy Kincaid had another brouhaha with her father, Chief Eldridge Kincaid. It is time for the them to mend the fences, and Deveraux sets out to bring them together. She is the perfect mediator since she has a good relationship with both parties. Just another ordinary week for Deveraux Sinclair!

Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My contains well-developed characters. Deveraux is a unique woman who has intelligence, determination, loyalty, and good family values. I thought the novel contained good writing, had a nice pace and was easy to read. This cozy mystery is lively and absorbing. While Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My is the sixth book in this series, it can be read alone. All the background details are mixed in with the story. I do, though, recommend each book in the series. I am rating Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My 4 out of 5 stars. The romance element was more prevailing in this book than in others in the series. There are dinner dates and a couple of steamy make out sessions (along with lustful thoughts). I am happy that the love triangle is finally resolved (sorry I do not want to spoil it for you)! There is some mild foul language that I wish the author had no included (it is not needed). The mystery was not challenging. Most readers will solve it long before the reveal. Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My has all the cozy elements that make for an engaging cozy mystery novel. There is family, humor, friends, small town charm, romance, a mystery, and good characters. The story with a cliffhanger that has me looking forward to the next A Deveraux’s Dime Story Mystery tale.

Devereaux has let Jake rent a room above her store so he can open his private investigators office. When he gets his first case, a missing person, he asks Dev if she would like to help in the investigation. Now that her dad is working at the store she is able to leap in and help Jake solve the mystery. Noah is upset because of all the extra time Jake gets to spend with Dev now that his business is above her store and wonders if she is leaning toward choosing him. Meanwhile Dev continues to have inner conflict over which guy she should choose. She knows a choice needs to be made but who is the right one? Dev has so much going on: her friend Poppy is acting funny, her dad seems to be dating, and trying to decide between two guys is tough. With all this going on will she be able to help Jake find out what happened to Mrs. Winston? She so wants to find out what is wrong with Poppy and is it okay that her father dating? Dive in and find out!!! I was genuinely happy with this new book and would most definitely recommend it.

This is the first book in the Devereaux's Dime Store #6 series that I've read and I had no problems figuring out who's who and what was going on. Dev and Jake are hired to find a kidnapped wife but the who scenario seems phony. When it turns out the wife has a shady past and her rich husband is willing to pay anything to get her back Dev takes the angle that the wife did it. Then with a murder attached to the case the search is on. Denise Swanson has many series and books. This is her typical style of writing and it always produces a good cozy mystery to solve.