This was a fun, quick to read cozy. I enjoyed the odd ball characters and I also really liked how you did not have to read the first two in the series (which I didn't) to understand what was going on. At times I found this to be a little over the top but overall a quick, fun read with a pretty satisfying conclusion.

This book was sent to me electronically for review by Netalley. Weddings...books...love...marriage...breakups...and murder...themes running throughout this book...curl up with a warm afghan, steaming tea, delicious scone...enjoy an afternoon of this quick read. The characters are quirky...the story is all about the murder of an unlikable character...who did it? Who can be trusted? Who is the bad guy? Good guy? One wonders...reading this novel is just fun...enjoy.

North-Carolina, stalker, arson, bookseller, small-business, small-town, family-dynamics, friendship, cozy-mystery, law-enforcement, relationship-issues, relatives, vandalism, support-system, lies, sociopath*****

In the beginning it was a toss-up as to which of the nasties would end up as a murder victim. The publisher's blurb is a good hook, so I won't repeat it or give in to spoilers. Some of characters seem to have no redeemable qualities, and this is a really good murder mystery with memorable characters blind plot twists, and good red herrings. I loved it!
It is both a good addition to series and also capable as a stand-alone.
I requested and received a free e-book copy from Crooked Lane Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Jenna Quinn is an Antique Bookseller. Her ex fiance Blake shows up with a new fiancee and wants to get married in her town and does a surprise visit into her bookstore. His new fiancee ends up dead. Jenna's boyfriend Keith the detective doesn't want her involved in the murder investigation.
I love cozy mysteries so this was right up my alley. I loved the mention of Murdoch Mysteries. I loved the quirky characters of the small town. The book did a good job of getting me up to date especially since I haven't read the first two of the series. Which I now will.

I will add reviews on Amazon and Instagram when publication date gets closer. Added review to Goodreads.

Jenna Quinn is settling in to her new life as the owner of an antique bookstore in Homes Bluff.
Her ex-fiancé Blake Emerson arrives in town for his marriage to Missy at the local inn and when Missy is found murdered after the rehearsal dinner, Blake is the number one suspect. Complications arise in Jenna’s relationship with Detective Keith Logan as Blake’s mom approaches Jenna to clear her son. In addition, information comes to light about the charge of embezzlement and murder that Jenna had been jailed for. Happy to have a resolution to Jenna’s case.
Third in the series – looking forward to the next book.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy.

Bound by Murder by Laura Gail Black is a book set in an antique book store. It has 527 pages. Events revive about the neighborhood with the candles, bakery, and bridal inn. The narrator is a woman in her thirties, owns the book shop, and has three close friends (the dog, Rita, and Keith). Rita is a neighbor and Keith, a romantic boyfriend who is a detective as well. There are strong themes such as love, trust, friendship, and crime.

The narrator keeps the reader with the current details while questions about the past are asked by other characters such as Rita and Shelby (candle maker). The events corridor one after another ensures the reader does not lose interest. A bride to be disappeared hours before her wedding. There are turns of events that bring many characters under scrutiny for the murder crime. It is difficult to determine who the real culprit is. The story is sweet and captivating. Apart from the narrator, there are direct statements capturing the humor of different characters.

There are many grammatical errors and typos. The book requires professional editing. I did not like the repetitiveness in the book. There are too many coffee-taking episodes. The use of statements like "doggy smile, doggy version of fast aid" really does not sound good for me. There is an over a description of actions and reactions. Most of the expressions come out as aggressive most people are grinning with few smiles and a little girl is shoving a bag to an adult. Most characters are poorly developed or not developed at all.

I rate this book 2.5 stars out of 5. I liked the story but there are things I did not like as mentioned above. With improvements, my rating will get higher. For the moment this is the fairest I can offer.
This book is good for students. It is good for language, especially the heavy descriptions. People interested in art will find it useful, the narrator is attentive to every action and captures it extensively. Lovers of fantasy will fall in love with the love pentagon in the story.

This the third book in the series but the first for me. Bookseller Jenna Quinn is surprised when her ex- finance turns up at her bookstore with his new finance. Hours later he is back alone telling her that he wants back and that he still loves her. Things get weirder when his new finance turns up dead. Jenna decides to investigate in spite of her detective boyfriends warning. Lovely whodunit with great characters.

Love, betrayal, greed, murder friendship, mystery and a brave dog - this book has it all . An enjoyable and interesting escape from the problems of the world in its current state.

The third book (Bound by Murder) in the Antique Bookshop Mystery series was a great read! The main character, Jenna, is very likeable and she has several new friends in her life that are pretty amazing.

The mystery is really good. Jenna’s ex-fiancé shows up in her new town (Hokes Folly) with his new bride-to-be. They are set to marry within the week, there in Hokes Folly. Strange huh? Well, it all gets stranger as the book moves along at a super-fast pace. The bride-to-be’s ex-boyfriend also shows up, to stop the wedding. The bridesmaids are a handful; they’re a bunch of mean-girls. The bride-to-be is horribly mean. Luckily, Jenna is surrounded by supportive friends, and a supportive boyfriend (Keith). But, their relationship is pretty new and he’s having several jealousy moments.

I enjoyed books one and two in the series, very much. And, book three did not disappoint. I’d planned to make it a slow read, for me to finish over a few days. But, it was so fast paced and interesting, I couldn’t put it down. I breezed through it one evening and the next morning. It was too good to put down for very long. Which I hate because now it will be a while until the next one is out (there’d better be more!), but I just couldn’t help it. I highly recommend this book, and series!

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this wonderful ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion. I will post this review to my blog, Goodreads, Bookbub, & Amazon accounts on the publication date, 9/6/22.

This newest installment in the Antique Bookshop series preserved a very interesting murderer that unraveled a lot of questions about Jenna’s past. While I had figured out the secondary mystery two books ago (and was frustrated with Jenna for being dense), it was nice to have closure (and I prove that I was right). The primary case did keep me guessing, even when I was sure I was right (I wasn’t). The secondary cast of characters continues to be charming and endearing, and Shelby is a welcome addition to the group.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Bound By Murder by Laura Gail Black in exchange for an honest review. I got this book, realized it was the third in the series, read the first two really quick and loved them. I was very excited then to read this one. Jenna Quinn runs an antique bookstore called Twice Upon a Time. She seems to have a busy life with her boyfriend, Detective Keith Logan. When her ex-fiance comes to visit and his bridezilla fiance, the fiance dies. This was such a fun book. Both of our used book stores have closed and I really miss them.

Bound /by Murder was a fun read. Jenna Quinn is the main character who owns Twice Upon a Time Used and Antique Book Store with her manager, Mason. She has moved here to start over after being in jail for embezzlement and murder. She is dating Detective Keith Logan. Rita Walla is her best friend and next door neighbor who works at Hokes Bluff Inn. To her surprise her ex-fiancé, Blake Emerson shows up at her store with his fiancé, Missy Plott. He is getting married at the inn that weekend. This is where her nightmare begins with Blake stalking her and saying that he still loves her, Missy and her bridesmaids setting a small fire in her store and throwing bricks in her store window and graffiti on her door. The night of Blakes and Missy's rehearsal dinner Missy disappears. While walking her dog. Eddy with Rita the next morning they discover Missy dead in the alley behind her apartment. Blake is arrested for her murder. The reader is taken on a journey finding out who murdered Missy to the surprising ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

Loved reading Bound By Murder by Laura Gail Black.

The mystery surrounds Jenna Quinn. She is happy until her ex shows up with Missy his new bride-to-be. Not only is Blake her ex professing his love and driving her crazy but Missy ends up dead which complicates things even more for everyone except the killer of course.

The likely suspect is Blake and he asks Jenna to help find the real killer. She agrees but as she begins her investigation she starts to find very interesting connections.

There are enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end.

In this third book in the bookshop series Jenna finds her past coming back to her. There is a lot going on here. At times it feels a bit overblown and cliche. The conclusion was however surprising and a satisfying conclusion. It is a fast read and overall enjoyable.

This is the third book in the Antique Bookshop series with Jenna Quinn.
Jenna is shocked when her ex boyfriend Blake shows up with his new fiance with plans to get married In her small town. The fiance ends up murdered and Blake is arrested. Blake's mother begs Jenna to help prove her sons innocence. There are many suspects as the fiance was quite the bridezilla. with a nasty temper. This was a quick read with a great cast of characters. Thank you netgalley for the advance copy!

A fabulous book! I loved every page. A fresh story with great characters and plotting. More please!

Jenna Quinn has finally settled into her new life in Homes Bluff. She’s got a dog, she’s dating a local detective and she’s made friends. With her old life behind her, she’s surprised when her ex shows up in town with his new fiancé in tow. When the fiancé is murdered, Jenna has to prove her ex’s innocence. He may not be who she truly believed he was, but a murderer? She’s out to solve this case, though helping her ex just might bring her a new ex as a result.

This is a great series that I have enjoyed since the first installment. The location is awesome, the characters are interesting and I haven’t yet been disappointed by a single entry. I hope this one is around for a long time.

Jenna Quinn is the owner of the antiquarian bookstore, Twice Upon a Time, in Hokes Folly, NC. She moved here from Charlotte after being accused of embezzlement and murder by her previous job. She thought she started to put all that behind her when her ex shows up with his fiance and his fiance ends up murdered. Not only does she have to face her feelings about what happened in Charlotte and how stupid she was for falling for her ex, she risks losing her detective boyfriend as well.

The author really makes you feel you are there in Hokes Folly and part of the story. I could not put this book down and read it in a day.

Jenna Quinn is back in this third installment of the antique bookstore mysteries.
Jenna is settling in to her new life in Homes Bluff, with her beautiful bookstore and her dog pal, Eddy.
She's made a few good friends and has a new relationship with a charming police detective.
Jenna is shocked beyond words when her ex shows up, with a new woman on his arm.
It takes all of the restraint Jenna can muster not to slap him, after his horrible betrayal.
When a murder takes place, Jenna is horrified to find out some truths about her ex, and she's frustrated with the strain on her personal relationship.
This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and I enjoyed every part of this book.
I really hope that this series continues to grow, it has a cast of colorful characters and the mysteries are well told.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
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A Plethora Of Suspects…
The third in the Antique Bookshop Mystery series finds Jenna with a dead bride to be, an ex-fiancée who’s suspect number one and a plethora of other suspects. Can Jenna dig deep enough to get to the bottom of this before a, perhaps innocent, man is carted off to jail? Enjoyable and entertaining cosy mystery with a colourful cast and a fun storyline. An ideal addition to the series thus far.