A good book. Well written with great characters and a good plot. The storyline flows and the mystery is enjoyable. I highly recommend.,

There is nothing that I truly love more than a cozy mystery series where the main character's job is book related. Our protagonist , Charlie Rae Warren, is a very intelligent and saavy sleuth who manages the Book Barn. The author has created characters that are very likeable with a wonderful realistic plot. She has truly woven this book splendidly! I look forward to reading more from her.

This is a fantastic series and I always love going back to Hazel Rock since it is set somewhere close to where I live in Texas. The characters deal with issues that may seem familiar to many. And we can't forget unearthing the killer!

This book is a little different from a normal cozy because family secrets are being revealed and while I don't want to spoil anything, it is relevant to what is going on in our world right now. I can understand how Charli aka Princess feels about what she discovers.

Solving the mystery of who killed Ava and attempted to kill others was harder to figure out The cast of characters isn't large and when the killer was revealed it shouldn't have too big of a surprise, but the why wasn't anything a reader could have guessed.

This series has taken an interesting turn and I can't wait to see what happens next.

There is nothing I love more than a cozy mystery and the main character's job is book related and Charlie Rae Warren is a smart and tough sleuth who manages the book barn. The characters are likeable. The plot realistic. The mystery woven just right!

This is the 4th book in the Book Barn Mystery series. Not reading the previous 3 books did not make reading and enjoying this book difficult. It is obvious I missed a good bit of the background related to Charli's aka Princess running away years ago and her return to her hometown and her father. In this story, Charli is looking for the killer of a woman she is friends with and who might be having a relationship with her father. Is that the secret her father is keeping or is there something else he has not told her? I did enjoy this book and would like to read the previous 3 to learn more about Charli's history. I am giving this a solid 3-star review

This is a great book; this is the fourth book in the Book Barn Mystery series written by Kym Roberts. Running an independent bookstore in small-town Hazel Rock, Texas, doesn’t sound like a high-risk pursuit. But when a fundraiser reveals a story with a truly killer ending, Charli Rae Warren will need to scramble to sort out the deadly plot. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night and guessing until the end. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author.

Charlie Rae Warren should have enough on her plate with managing the pink Book Barn, but helping organize a book drive for foster kids leads to investigating a murder. If a murder isn't terrible enough, some family secrets are another bomb eating to explode. This is the fourth book in the series and it took me awhile to get a handle on all the players and their backstories. The setting and characters are interesting.

This is the fourth book in the series, but first book I've read by this author. While it seems able to be a standalone, the characters might have made more sense to me if I had read other books in the series. It was enjoyable enough for me to be willing to find the other books in the series.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review

This is the 4th book in the Book Barn Mysteries series. Even though I haven’t read any of the others, I had no problem getting to know the characters. This was a really fun read. Charli Rae runs the Book Barn bookstore in Hazel, Texas. After a murder happens and Charli’s father found the body, Charli wants to get to the bottom of it. Along with the help of some good friends, Charli Rae saves the day. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good cozy mystery. I am looking forward to reading the first books in this series. I received an ARC of this book on Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The author has a wonderful way of setting a scene that makes the reader think he knows exactly what is happening and then the truth is revealed and it is nothing like the reader imagined. An example: Charlie Rae Warren does up to "a bachelor's house" in the morning and se him standing in the doorway saying good-bye with a tender kiss on the cheek to a woman whose blouse is missing buttons. Well, of course the reader is thinking that Charli has caught her boyfriend with another woman. But it turns out, this is her father's house and he is a widower. When the woman is brutally murdered there are any number of suspects including a judge and his wife who is currently in a nursing home.

The big story here is naturally who killed the woman. But there are numerous subplots that are almost impossible to unravel.

The author did a good job of developing characters. This book is the fourth in a series and while I haven't read the others. I had no problems learning the relationships with those i believe must be recurring characters. This is set in a small town, so it is no wonder that everyone's lives are interconnected as they are.

There really isn't anything to make this a "book" mystery except that Charli works in a bookstore and is running a book drive. I had hoped for more literary references.

What I hadn't realized (did I just miss it or was this explained in an earlier book) is that Charli is biracial. I realized in reading that it doesn't really matter what race she is except that her parent's marriage explains some of the tensions with other characters. One thing that surprised me is that I usually form mental images of characters when i read and for some reason, I never really did that with the characters in this book. When all was said and done, the only characters I could actually picture were Caleb and Scarlet. Everyone else was nebulous. Perhaps the descriptions of the other characters were not full enough to help my imagination. Regardless, I liked them all.

I will be looking for more of Ms Robert's Book Barn Mysteries.

Was fine to read this without reading other in the series, I was able to pick up most of the back story. Set in Texas, Charli and her Dad run a book store that sounds fabulous. Looking forward to reading more about these characters.

Lethal Literature by Kym Roberts
Book #4: Book Barn Mystery Series
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4/5 stars

**MINI-REVIEW**

The Bottom Line: I could go on and on about this book, its twists and turns, quirky characters, and witty banter, but it all boils down to one thing: this series just makes me happy! I absolutely delight in the fact Charli keeps tripping into trouble, she has a pink armadillo, and her small Texas town is always up to its butt in drama. I read this series because I know nothing is going to freak me out or creep me out, I’m going to be led down a weird, twisty road, and the big bad will always get what he/she has coming. Most importantly, I read this series because of the personalities, the characters, and the quirkiness of everyone who populates these books. Reading should always be about pure pleasure, enjoyment, and escape from reality, and that is what I always find in the Book Barn Mystery series. Rock on, Kym Roberts, and keep ‘em coming ‘cause I’m on board for the long haul 😊

It took until the armadillo appeared for me to realise that I'd already read one book in this series! And I liked this a lot less than the other one that I read (which was book 2). Back then Charli was a bit too stupid to live and the plot not quite balanced, but I liked the setting. But in this one, it was all just a bit too much. The writing needed some work - I got super confused early on about Charli's relationship history and ended up reading a few passages a couple of times to try to work it out. The plot resolution feels very stop-start and the ending is something of a rush. Not really for me in the end.

As always, a fun yet interesting novel with suprises and strong characters although it seems Princess never is with me by Mateo and ends up with the mayor for whom she has chemistry

Charli and her Dad own and run the Book Barn, an independent bookstore. Charli gets the feeling that her father is hiding something from her. She's pretty sure it's something innocuous like that he has a crush on the county clerk who they are helping with a book drive for foster children. Then the clerk turns up dead and Charli sees her father at the scene of the crime. Her imagination and her need to protect her dad run into overdrive. Soon she finds herself hurrying to find the real killer and figure out just what her father is keeping secret.

Lethal Literature by Kym Roberts is the 4th installment in the Book Barn mysteries. I like that the characters still have surprises up their sleeves. The main characters are well-developed and continue to grow and change as we learn more about them. I particularly liked learning more about Isla, the judge's wife. I enjoyed the chemistry in the budding relationship between Charli and Mateo.

The setting for the series expands as well. It now includes another small neighboring town.

The mystery is well-written. The pacing is good for the most part. The end felt a little rushed to me, but it was still good and wrapped up loose ends. I was surprised as to who the killer was.

Overall, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's well-written with interesting characters and a good plot and pacing. I would recommend this book for people who enjoy cozy mysteries. Charli and her friend Scarlet make a good pair of amateur sleuths. While you could read this as a standalone, the book does refer to events that take place in other installments in the series. It might just hook your interest to go back and read the others.

Lethal Literature by Kym Roberts was published May 1st, 2018 by Lyrical Underground.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions herein are my own and freely given.

This is a fun cozy mystery series with characters you will want to be friends with. I have read the entire series and highly recommend the entire series. A bookstore in a barn, armadillo's and quirky Southern neighbors are just some of the fun aspects of these books.
Lethal Literature is the fourth book in Kym Roberts’ Book Barn Mystery series and is well plotted with well-developed and likeable characters, humor, a sense of community and friendship, plus a Armadillo, named Princess. Charli Rae Warren moved back to her hometown of Hazel Rock, Texas, where she helps her dad, Bobby Ray, run the Book Barn.
She is working with Ava James on the literacy drive for foster kids Ava organizes every year, but when Charli sees Ava leaving her dad’s house early one morning, she’s convinced there’s more going on than just a book drive. Inquiring minds want to know but her attention is soon turned to a murder and she is once again on the case. Much to the chagrin of her policeman boyfriend who she is building a relationship with.
The mystery is well plotted with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the conclusion. I enjoy the fun quirky dialogue and each unique Southern character adds to the fun. The book barn is amazing and somewhere all book lovers would want to visit. The stories and people stay with you as we wait with baited breath for the next installment.
I highly recommend this series and look forward to the next in series and more adventures.

Thank you for the ARC which does not influence my personal review.

Lethal Literature by Kym Roberts is the 4th book in A Book Barn Mystery series, and another fun addition. This book had a surprise ending, which I always enjoy. Charli Rae Warren is helping with a literacy book drive after the person in charged is murdered. There is so much going on in Charli's life that she seems to be running in circles, with secrets and twists and turns around every corner. I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plot and characters. If you love cozy mysteries and pink armadillos, I recommend this book. I am anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The cutest town with the highest murder rate in Texas returns!

Charli Rae (aka Princess) is back with the rest of the Hazel Rock Crew and sure enough mayhem, murder and mystery aren't that far behind!

Charli is involved in fundraising for books for Foster families. But she has a couple of big shocks to her system coming. Like realising her father has a life which may not centre around her, the Mayor has been keeping secrets and Mateo...well they might just get to spend some time together...at last!

But when Charli's dad gets caught up with an investigation into the murder of Ava, assistant to the puritanical, tyrannical former sheriff of Hazel Rock and Charli's teenage Nemesis, Charli and Scarlet end up knee deep in the investigation. Ava was the victim of domestic abuse and Charli follows the trail of devastation to Dallas. She learns some family secrets along the way that may just clear up a few of her childhood memories.

I love this series so much. The characters all leap off the page and into my brain. With the usual Hazel Rock quirky inhabitants popping up to be some comic relief, Charli deals with some powerfully emotive topics such as domestic abuse, child neglect, the Foster Care System and does so with care, empathy and conviction. There are family twists that I DID NOT see coming but explains so much! Mateo...well he is just such a sweetheart even when he has to be cop Mateo and not boyfriend Mateo. The scene in Dallas, well that just took my breath away!

Come on Hazel Rock, what are you going to come up with next!

You know that feeling when you watch an adventure movie and near the end the hero and heroine have soundly defeated the bad guys? Lethal Literature offers that feeling of exhilaration that had me cheering least three times! So awesome!
I loved every minute of Lethal Literature! While swooning over Mateo and Cade, and a couple of other old friends, is a serious plus especially that one perfect gesture, this book would be a winner without any hunks because these women carry the action as well as any guy could. My favorite scene is one in which a bad guy is spotted on Main Street. I think every female in town got in a swipe, even our favorite pink armadillo.
I love that Kym Roberts addresses real life issues; domestic violence is a theme through LL. One old bias still lingers and leads Charli Rae to a discovery that almost floors her, but she isn't one to stay down long. That sneaking monster Alzheimer’s raises its filthy claw here too. Ms. Roberts’ phrase, “trapped in the clutches of Alzheimer’s” aptly describes that nightmare to which many of us can relate.
Of course, despite the serious issues, danger and death, the delightful humor is one of the star of the book and it helps provide balance to this wonderful nontraditional cozy mystery.
I was thrilled to receive an ARC copy of Lethal Literature; I adore t his series and this book is a perfect match for the earlier novels. I want everyone to love it as much as I do.

Charli Rae Warren runs her book store in Hazel Rock Texas. She loves what she does but she wishes that she hadn't found a body. Ava was a friend from her youth. Now she's dead. Who killed her and why? Charli is fearless. I like that she's compassionate as well as a fighter. Family secrets play a part in this story. They added strong emotional elements to the book. I enjoyed how Kym Roberts was able to write a suspenseful mystery with humor and a touch of romance. Her characters are complex and the story is filled with unexpected twists. The dialogue is well written and I enjoy the small town feel. The people are there to help or, in some cases, to cause trouble. Charli has a way of getting riled up. Scarlett is such a great friend. When these two are together I know that there would be plenty of action. Princess, the armadillo, is as feisty as her owner. I wish I could visit the Book Barn. It is my type of place.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.