Another great book in this series. Love how the characters are developing and interacting!

A fantastic read from start to finish. The author has the ability to have you gripped from page one and a talent for unexpected twists and turns. With a mix of suspense and feel good factor I would highly recommend this book.

Fireworks are not the only thing in the air. At the end of her last adventure, a working vacation on Gull Island, TJ has an amazing kiss with close friend, Kyle. Then she gets an emergency call to return to Paradise Lake. Her father has been seriously injured in an accident and may not survive.
Family comes first in every Kathi Daley series. Friendship a loyal close second place with Love snuggling in closely behind. From first book through each addition we love watching the characters grow, develop and mature at their own pace.

This book is very family focused.
Having had a good working relationship with local law enforcement in the past, even though TJ has solved more murders than the officials, there is a new deputy in town. One who has her own reasons not to accept help from amateur sleuths. I see her and TJ butting heads frequently in the future.
TJ and Kyle have to put figuring out their relationship on the back burner while they figure out who caused the accident that injured her father and killed a good friend. This gives TJ's former boyfriend, Dr. Hunter, a chance to reflect on what he may be missing.
The murder investigation seems to be moving forward until TJ's dad awakens from his coma and remarks that murder may not have been the motive. That allows for many more suspects. So many variables in play.

This book is a mixture of emotions and relationship issues and dealing with change.
If you have lost a loved one you may find yourself unexpectedly tearing up.
The ending is quite exciting and dangerous.

T.J. Jensen leaves Gull Island in a big hurry, leaving her two sisters, grandpa, Kyle and the animals behind to organize the care of the resort and quick flights home for all.
Her father is clinging to life after a suspicious accident kills their good friend Judge Harper and injured him severely.
The investigation is slower than T.J. would like, and computer expert Kyle joins Deputy Roy Fisher and T.J. In collecting possible suspects and systematically ruling them out, while she also sees to the care of her family and the resort.
There are twists and turns that seem to point at one suspect or another, rule them out and bring them back under suspicion.
This is a very enjoyable cozy with realistic situations and characters.
I requested and received an ARC from NetGalley because I've read Ms. Daley in the past and particularly her Zoe Donovan series.

Love all of Kathi Daley's books. I have almost all of them and will continue reading them. Great characters and story lines.

I love where Tj's mind has progressed to in this latest offering by Kathi Daley. Tj's dad has been injured in a deliberate automobile accident that killed his friend Judge Harper and she rushed home to Paradise from South Carolina. Intent on solving the murder she is at odds with Roy's new partner on the police force. The mystery is expert, the suspense is taut and the family situations are tender and heartwarming. Run out and get 'Fireworks in Paradise', you won't regret it!

To get the most out of this book I suggest you read previous books in this series. I find this series is more about relationships than mystery, though there are investigations involved.

Tj is called home when her Dad (Mike) has a serious car accident landing him in ICU and his friend Judge-Mayor Harper is killed.

Kyle Donovan arranges to get everyone home from Gull Island back to Serenity in time to help Rosalie with the upcoming July 4 celebrations at Maggie's Hideaway. Tj teams up with investigating officer Roy to solve the crime before anyone else is hurt.

Hunter, Jenna, Rosalie, Ashley, Grace and Grandpa Ben all play integral parts in this episode as Tj considers at a future with Kyle.

The 8th book in the TJ Jensen Mysteries is a great whodunit and as always from Kathi Daley, a well written book. When a tragic accident claims the life of family friend Judge Harper and critically injures TJ’s father, it is soon discovered it was no accident at all. TJ enlists the help of Kyle and the super sleuths are on their way to find out who could have done this dastardly deed.
A great five star read.

Fireworks in Paradise was a fun, easy read. It is part of a series, but was straightforward enough to get up to speed on the characters, as this was the first of the series I had read. It was an average book. Nothing really stood out in either a negative or positive way.

Fireworks in Paradise is my absolute favorite in the series so far. It was such a good story and it was so well written that I forgot I wasn't part of the Paradise Lake family.
A tragic automobile accident leaves one person dead and another in critical condition.
The tragic accident brings TJ back from her summer vacation and puts her in the middle of another investigation.
Unfortunately, a new deputy is in town and has a very strict opinion about civilians helping the police.
This doesn't stop TJ and she and Kyle work has d to put the pieces together.

I am so excited for the new beginnings happening for TJ, she is a strong, family oriented character and I'm excited to see what else Ms. Daley has in store for this group of colorful characters.

I voluntarily read an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.