A feel good, family-centered cozy mystery, the first in a new series. This will be fun to recommend to readers of cozy mysteries who are looking for something new to read, as it checks all the boxes and adds up to a fun read. Readers who have enjoyed books by Abby Collette, Joanna Fluke, and Valerie Burns, to name a few, will most likely enjoy this title.

The first track of The Record Shop Mysteries is a "number one with a bullet." There is so much to love about Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke. The story takes place in an Austin, Texas adjacent town. The contemporary setting has all the traditional cozy elements— a tight-knit trio of sisters as the shop owners, a prankster uncle getting into trouble, a small-town-everybody-know-you vibe, punny humor (the coffee names, lolz), and of course, amateur sleuthing. There is a lot to love about this series debut including the musical artists referenced from Bille Holiday to Britney Spears and everything in between.

Juni, Tansy and Maggie have finally opened their own business. They’re bringing the cool old school vinyl records together with a hip new coffee shop. After a body is found in the closet at the shop, their Uncle Calvin is arrested for murder.

The sisters have no doubt Uncle Calvin is innocent and use their shop as collateral for his bail. But when Uncle Calvin goes missing, the sister need to find out whodunit because they have “Nothin’ to Lose” but their shop and all they’ve worked for.

This is a great start to a new series from Oliva Blacke. I love the setting and the sisterly dynamics. This series has made it to my must read list after just one book!

A cute cozy that's super fun to read. A great start to a new series. Loved the record shop/coffee bar setting! The mystery had some red herrings and moved at a good pace. Characters were well developed and engaging. I definitely want this series to continue! Thanks #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

VINYL RESTING PLACE captures all the heart and spunk of the Texas Hill Country without the traffic, and will have you searching for real estate in Blacke's Cedar River. It should appeal broadly to cozy enthusiasts, regardless of age.

It was really excited about this - a cozy mystery seemed exactly what I needed and I do enjoy a good pun.. but for some reason I just could not connect to the characters or fall into this story. It required way more effort than a fun read was supposed to and just wasn't for me...

With this book. the author embarks on a new series, set in small-town Texas. Juniper (Juni) has returned home from an IT job in Oregon to join her two older sisters in ownership of a record/coffee shop on the site of their grandparents old store. Juni enjoys being with her family again and is excited about their new venture, but the grand opening of Sip & Spin Records is soured by her discovery of a dead body in the supply closet.

There's enough of a connection between the deceased and the sisters' Uncle Calvin for the police to arrest Calvin. But after they bail him out using the store as collateral, he disappears, jeopardizing the financial future of Sip & Spin. Juni gets involved in the investigation a little too deeply, with the detective who broke her heart in high school waiting until late in the game to warn her she might be in danger. Her childhood best friend, now the local mailman, becomes a presence in her life again as well.

If you enjoy a breezy cozy mystery with a little romance, this may be the perfect escapist read for you. I personally enjoyed reading about a store that sells only vinyl records and punny coffee drinks, as well as the detailed physical descriptions of each of the characters and the settings. And that cover! I prefer the author's previous Brooklyn Murder Mystery series but look forward to seeing how this series matures.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

I liked this book…I like the premise of the story. I like the title…I like the cover…love…romance…murder…mystery and intrigue…family dynamics…careers…jobs…friendship…secrets…this author has written a cannot put down mystery with likable characters…red herrings…surprises…guessing…this book was sent to me by Netgalley for review…thanks to the publisher for the electronic copy.

When Juni (Juniper) Jessup returns to her hometown to open a record store/coffee shop after losing her IT job due to a takeover.
Nobody expected her to find a body in the supply closet on the night of their grand opening.
Nor did they expect their uncle to do a runner when he became a suspect for the girls death.

Pro's:
A good story with developed characters and a good storyline.

Con's:
The publishing company needs a better proofreader.
There were multiple errors including misspelled words, and words that should have been designated as 'registered', along with at least one paragraph where the first and second person switched places.

After trying to contact the author about the first typo successfully, I was also unable to find a way to contact the publisher. I figured they didn't care about a quality product. So the book gets a lower rating than it would otherwise.

I liked the cast of characters and the setting in this book but for some reason didn't really connect with the story. I would be open to reading the next book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, St. Martin's Press!

I wasn't sure what to expect from Vinyl Resting Place, and before long, I found myself loving this new cozy mystery.
The Sip & Spin is a new record store owned by three sisters.
Maggie and Tansy are joined by sister Juni Jessup, and before long they become involved in a murder investigation.
I really love this new spin ( pun intended) into the cozy mystery genre, and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.
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