ex-accountant, bookseller, amateur-sleuth, North Carolina, small-business, small-town, cozy-mystery, friendship, pet-dog, recipes, plagiarism, drama, law enforcement, murder, investigation****

Jenna gets involved in a murder case again, this time at (her boyfriend/police detective) Keith’s request. The victim was a real piece of work and the accused is a former cop who was Keith’s partner, so that makes things more than a little sticky. The publisher's blurb is a good hook, so there's no need to recap, and spoilers are just wrong.
This is a really good murder mystery with characters I could relate to, blind plot twists, and inventive 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 a bookseller and the owner of Twice Upon A Time. She is also a nosy sleuth. Jenna has a history of being accused of murders she didn't commit, thanks to the ex - police officer Frank Sutter. Jenna has a booth selling her books at the local fishing festival and a co- booth owner is found dead on the last day of the festival. The said ex- police officer is accused of the crime since the victim George Hurst was seeing his soon to be ex - wife and Frank had openly threatened him.

George Hurst is a local author with a cloud of suspicion over him with several people accusing him of plagiarizing their work and selling under his name.

Jenna's police detective boyfriend Keith Logan who is also Frank Sutter's ex partner is kept away from the case so as to not sully the case with his bias. Keith requests Jenna to investigate the case on his behalf so that they can prove that Frank hasn't killed George.

This book was a fun and fast read that I enjoyed thoroughly. The twist and the real culprit was unexpected. I loved the books setting. I just was a little at sea since I haven't read the earlier books in this series and took a little time to understand the characters and their interplay, but I still had a good time reading this one.

Thank you to Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

This is the fourth book in the Antique Bookshop Mystery series. I usually don't like to start a series so far in but decide to give this one a try. I am so glad I did. Great mystery with lovable characters and so well written. I had to go and get the other books in the series.

Used book store, a town fair and a sleuth with her dog makes a great read. With twits and turns this is a fun read. This is the fourth in an interesting series. Thanks #Netgalley and #CrookedLanebooks for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Small town murder mystery
Used book store owner, Jenna, accompanied by her dog and staff are running a used book booth at a town fair. Someone is murdered and the pool of suspects has plenty of members. She digs up bits of info for her boyfriend Keith, a police officer, who partnered a suspect and appearances must be maintained. Ms. Black leads us on few twists and turns, making this who dun it a fun intrigue. I recommend to any cozy lover.
I requested and received a Netgalley Arc to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

Another very enjoyable cozy in this series. This one takes place outside the bookstore for the most part. Likable characters and an interesting mystery. This is book #4 of the series and it continues to hold my interest and I will continue as new books come out.

Another good story in this fun cozy mystery series. This one has Jenna being forced to be nice to Frank, the local cop who always tries to pin things on her. When his soon to be ex-wife is found over her current dead lover, Frank is at the top of the list of suspects. Good story, and like how the reader is led with clues. Good story and one I highly recommend.

In Caught on the Book by Laura Gail Black, a murder happens at the annual fishing festival in Hokes Folly, Jenna Quinn, has to help prove the innocence of her boyfriends ex partner.

I look forward to each new instrument in the Antique Bookshop Mysteries, and this book doesn't disappoint. You see more of Henna and Keith's relationship in this book, which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the spin that Jenna has to prove the innocence of the cop who was previously accusing her of committing every crime that happens in the town. I also love all of Jenna's sayings *holy hot pickles* they are just too funny. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to fir the next installment.

Thank you Netgallery and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC

An interesting mystery with fun characters
Thank you to Laura Gail Black, NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the arc of this book

I have enjoy the previous book. There were elements of this one that were enjoyable. There were ones that just weren't quite believable. The accusations were tenuous at best. I had the culprit pegged right away. It was an average cozy for a lazy afternoon

Will definitely read other books in the series first read with this author but definitely not the last. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I really loved this book in a new to my series and author. I can't wait to read the next one. The characters and location really add to the plot. This book keeps you guessing until the end.

I enjoyed this cozy mystery, it is interesting and would read the next one if there is one. This author always interested me in the past and was good to try a book.

Caught on the Hook is the fourth book in this enjoyable series. Jenna's boyfriend Keith is a police detective who asks for her help to unofficially investigate a local murder. He cant get involved as the main suspect is his former partner Frank, who is now retired. The victim was an author who was dating Franks wife. This was another fun read that kept me guessing till the end. Lots of red herrings, cute pets. Romance. likeable main characters, lots of suspense. I can't wait to read the next book in this fun series!

Caught on the Book is the 4th book in the series. It takes place in Hokes Folly, North Carolina. Jenna Quinn is the main character who owns Twice Upon a Time book shop. Keith is Jenna's boyfriend and policeman. Jenna has a booth at the John J. Hokes Bass Festival. Rita Wallace is Jenna's best friend and works at the Hokes Buff Inn. Mason Craig works for Jenna at her bookstore.

Frank Sutter, Keith's former partner, arrives at the festival appearing drunk. He has words with Gregory Hurst, a novelist who writes thrillers as well as works as an investigative journalist for the Hokes Folly Dispatch and his wife, Emma Sutter, who he is separated from. Frank is angry that his wife is seeing Greg and says he has lost everything, his wife, house and his job as a policeman. He threatens that he will kill the man who is with his wife.

At the festival Lavinia Sioddin, head of the Woman's League of Public Safely and her friends Helen Gigby and Elizabeth North are out to get Jenna as they feel that ever since she came to town there have been murders and the town has become unsafe. There are other characters in the story that add to the story.

Keith and Jenna arrive at the festival early to set up for the day. They hear a scream and find Emma sitting over Greg's body. Later Frank is arrested. Keith is not allowed to be on the investigation team as he was Frank's partner. Keith asks Jenna to look into the murder. Jenna and Rita go to speak to Emma and she tells them that Greg was looking into corruption in the fishing tournament. She gives them his black book.

Jenna goes to Frank's boat to talk to him. While there Frank is found on the floor unconscious and rushed to the hospital. This is where the story takes off with a lot of suspects as Jenna tries to figure out what is happening to Frank as well as who killed Greg. It comes out that Greg has taken manuscripts from other writers and had them published as his own. I will leave it to the reader to find out everything as there is too much to put on paper. The story comes to a climax of who killed Greg and why. The other ending of the story is a happy one with Jenna and Keith getting engaged as well as Frank renting Jenna's apartment next to Rita and becoming the security guard protecting that area of town,

I look forward to the next adventure of Jenna and her friends. It was a fun read.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

The annual fish tournament is in full swing and Jenna has a booth at the event, hoping to sell a boatload of books on fishing she got an estate sale. When a local author is found dead in his booth the next morning, Keith asks Jenna to investigate as his ex partner on the police force is the prime suspect. Even though the man wasn’t a fan of Jenna’s, she ca’t let an innocent man get railroaded, so she agrees.

With a slew of suspects on the hook, Jenna suspects the murder could be tied to the tournament, a group of local writers, or maybe even both. But she needs evidence in order to take any of her suspicions to the police. Can Jenna find the true culprit and clear Frank, or will she bait the killer too far and end up on the hook herself?

I’ve been reading this series since the first entry and it’s been great each and every entry. Seeing the progression of the lives in Holkes Folly along with the Whodunit is what makes this so much fun. You really get wrapped up in the mystery and the solving of it as well as the lives of the locals woh are part and parcel of the series.

Another fantastic cozy mystery. This is Book #4 in the Antique Bookshop series and the first one that I have read. It follows Jenna, the bookshop owner, investigating another crime in a small community in North Carolina. This time her police boyfriend Keith's retired ex-partner is framed for the murder of his ex-wife's boyfriend during the town's fishing tournament. Jenna cannot help but get involved in the investigation, as she does not believe he committed this crime.

This mystery book has it all....fun quirky small town characters, a murderous crime with twists and turns, and a slew of suspects. It kept me guessing until the end. Closed door romance was a perfect highlight to this book. I cannot wait to read the other three books in this series and hopefully there is a book #5 to look forward to. I 100% recommend this book for cozy mysteries lovers. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. My review and honest opinions are all mine.

« Caught on the Book » by Laura Gail Black was an easy, entertaining and engaging read about a bookseller, Jenna, a detective and Jenna’s boyfriend, Keith and a weekend long fishing tournament/festival in Hokes Folly, North Carolina.

« Caught on the Book » escrito por Laura Gail Black es una historia fácil de leer y entretenida acerca de Jenna, su novio Keith y un crimen cometido en un torneo de pesca.

This series’ third book was excellent and it made me super excited for the next book in the series and it did not disappoint. The mystery was good and I really enjoyed Jenna and Rita’s investigation. Keith and Jenna’s relationship growth was also really nice to see along with Jenna’s appreciation of Mason’s hard work. My best take away from this book is Eddie needs a cat!!! Thank you to NetGally for the ARC for my honest opinion.

Just love a good mystery! Most enjoyable read. Romance, mystery, murder... Everything you need in a good book.