Ax To Grind by Tonya Kappes is the third book in the Kenni Lowry series.

This is a fun series and I love the mystery of why her poppa comes back at certain times.
Having poppa help her out while he is in ghost form is truly hilarious. How Kenni avoids speaking to him in public is beyond me.
In this story, a reclusive author has died and the town is full of gossip regarding her death and who receives all her money.
When family secrets are revealed, Kenni and her poppa are hot on the trail of the suspect.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

This is the third story in the Kenni Lowry series, and at this point I am totally hooked. The people of Cottonwood feel like dear friends, and I enjoy reading about the latest happenings.

This time around, Kenni, her dog Duke, her new deputy Finn and her Poppa's ghost are trying to find a killer who is trying to keep a tell-all manuscript from ever getting published. The story is well told, with plenty of action and suspense, along with just enough humor to take the edge off.

**I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, with no expectation of a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**

Ax To Grind is the third book in the Kenni Lowry series by Tonya Kappes.
Writer Beryle Stone dies in her home town of Cottonwood and she has supposedly left a manuscript full of Secrets. Obviously Cottonwood has lots of well kept secrets and someone does not want that manuscript found and published.
With the help of her deputy Finn and the ghost of her Poppa, Kenni needs to find the killer before someone else dies.
A fun,enjoyable read. I love the southern town of Cottonwood and the characters living there are intriguing and memorable.

Thank you NetGalley and Henery Press for the opportunity to read this book.
Thank you Tonya Kappes for another adventurous visit to Cottonwood.

One of the other reviewers states that this is an easy and relaxing read. Good description. It's not a complicated read so it's not terribly compelling. Kenni and Finn aren't the most exciting or interesting of characters for me either. I think this series is more for those readers who like to read a series that makes them feel like they "are coming home again". There's nothing wrong with that. I have read series that I wouldn't recommend to others as a great work in a genre because it provides me pleasure in it's familiarity and in visiting the characters again.

I would like Kenni to be a stronger character and work to be better at her job, though I think she has improved in this book. I would also like the character of poppa to be used better. He's really wasted as I mentioned in a previous review. On the plus side, I felt the mystery was more complex in this outing.

3.5/5

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Ax to Grind is the 3rd book in the Kenni Lowry Series by Tonya Kappes. Sheriff Kenni Lowry is surprised and happy to see her grandfather’s ghost. She is not surprised because she sees his ghost but that she is seeing his ghost without a crime having occurred. His ghost usually does not appear unless there has been a major crime committed. She loves spending time with her grandpa even if he is a ghost, but she has her hands full with her re-election, her feeling her Deputy Vincent, and her mother’s “help” of dealing with both election and Deputy Vincent. When a body is found, Kenni has to put her feeling and everything else on hold until the murder has been solved. Can she solve the murder,enjoy working with her grandpa, and work through her feelings for Vincent without losing the election before it even starts?

I love this series. The characters are great and the setting is full of small town charm. Being a southern from a small town I can really relate to the characters; how everyone knows everyone and gossip is spreads like wildfire. I love how Mrs. Kappas writes her characters to be smart and witty and full of southern charm without being too over the top and stereotypical. I love the touches of dialect she includes this adds to the hilarity of the story. Although this is what I enjoy and can relate to, you do not have to be a southern to understand or enjoy this book.

The book is well written, great story line, full of twist and turns, and great pace. True to cozy genre there is no bad language and no graphic sex or violence. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good mystery with a touch of humor.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book, above is my honest opinion.

Kenny Lowery strikes again with the help of her poppa, and sidekick/partner Finn. Another case of who done it in its finest. This book was so entertaining, funny, and leaves you suspecting someone new at the turn of each page. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good mystery, mixed with some humor. This is book 3 in the series, and while I recommend reading them in order, it is not a necessity. Can't wait for book 4.

This latest installment of the Kenni Lowry mysteries has it all - adventure, romance, danger, a recently deceased superstar writer, and a secret manuscript. Kenni and Finn find themselves embroiled in solving a homicide that has ties to secrets that have been kept for decades. If Kenni can't solve the crime, it will be nearly impossible for her to win reelection as Sheriff. The pressure is on! And then there is Finn... She needs to decide what direction her relationship should go with he handsome deputy.
This was a very satisfying read. Tonya Kappes remains at the top of my list of go-to authors.
Thank you to Netgalley and Henery Press for the ARC of this novel.

Kenni Lowery, the Sheriff of Cottonwood, Kentucky does not disappoint in this new instalment. This series just keeps getting better and better. I liked the comedic beginning. Kappes is very talented in injecting humor into her mysteries. The very surprising turn of events kept me turning the page. I also loved the romance sprinkled in. Look forward to more books in this series.

I was very excited for the third book in the series to come out and it was worth the wait. I read it in one sitting. I loved seeing the characters again. They are a group of entertaining bunch. Maybe a romance (or two) in the air- finally. The story kept me guessing. I really had no clue whodunit. This was a great story idea. See if you can guess in all the craziness. This book is a must read!