I have enjoyed both of the books in the Record Shop series I have read by Olivia Blacke. Great cozy mystery with wonderful characters. The author does a great job of getting you invested in the lives of the Jessup sisters — Maggie, Tansy, and June. They have great and differing personalities which makes life interesting as they work together in their record shop/coffee shop. While there is the typical mystery, there is also the added intrigue of a treasure hunt. I would just encourage you to grab a copy and get lost in the pages as you explore all the clues. It will be time well spent.

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This is a fun cozy mystery that was a joy to read. It has wonderful characters, a great setting and will keep you guessing until the end. I love this series and look forward to the next book.
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Bluebonnets, vinyl records, and coffee. Sounds perfect to me.
This was a fun read, and it’s got to be the most welcoming record store in the book universe. No one here is judging anyone’s music taste, just enjoying the music and the coffee. I really appreciate that, wish I could visit this record store in real life!
The main character is Juniper, one of the 3 sisters that own the Sip&Spin record store/coffee shop. Juniper tries to solve the murder of the town’s mayor, which was a bummer cuz he never even got to drink his iced amaretto coffee with whip. The mystery itself was clever and brought in a cold case that made it very interesting. I read maybe half of Vinyl Resting Place, but I liked this one a lot more.
Daffy🐈 has my heart he has the cutest antics. For me, having a pet in a cozy mystery is either one of my favorite parts of the book or it just feels very forced and flat. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters, which is weirdly not always found in cozy mysteries. Juniper is a likeable protagonist, and the town’s residents are very sweet. I love all the drinks named after classic songs.
Anyway I liked this book, and I think I’m going to go back and finish the first one.

This book is what cozy mysteries were meant to be. A little fun, alot of investiagors and a crime/ murder of someone who deserved it!!! The music references were perfect for the background community set up and the coffee the perfect vehicle for murder. A fast, fun read.

My favorite of the Record Store Mysteries so far! I'm rooting for Juni to pick between Beau and Teddy (I'm team Teddy) and this one made me want to hop into the book and their town with them. I can't wait for the next one!

Olivia Blacke mixes vinyl records and decadent coffee in the second of the Sip and Spin mysteries. When one of the three sisters that run the shop is accused of murder, the girls have to prove their sister didn't do it. Maggie, Tansy, and June make this a good read and the sisterly bond is well done. I hope there are many more in the series.

"A Fatal Groove" by Olivia Blacke is the second installment in the Record Shop Mysteries series, and while I haven't read the first book, it can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery. Set in the charming town of Cedar River, Texas, during the annual Bluebonnet Festival, this book offers a delightful mix of small-town charm and murder mystery.

The story revolves around Juni Jessup and her sisters, Tansy and Maggie, who own Sip & Spin Records, a coffee and record shop. What starts as a joyous celebration takes a sinister turn when the mayor is poisoned by their coffee. Tansy, the one responsible for brewing the fatal cup, and Juni, the unfortunate discoverer of the mayor's body, find themselves entangled in a web of suspicion.

One of the highlights of this book is the strong emphasis on family bonds and the Jessup sisters' unwavering support for one another. Their dynamic adds depth to the story and makes the characters relatable. Juni's determination to clear her sister's name and find the real killer is both endearing and admirable.

Olivia Blacke infuses the narrative with a good dose of humor and wit, making it an enjoyable and lighthearted read. The small-town setting is vividly portrayed, and the Bluebonnet Festival adds a colorful backdrop to the unfolding mystery. The inclusion of a treasure hunt and even an accidental cow adds a quirky charm to the plot.

While "A Fatal Groove" is a cozy mystery, it still manages to keep readers guessing about the identity of the killer. The pacing is well done, with a steady build-up of suspense, and the resolution ties up the loose ends satisfactorily.

However, some readers might find the plot a bit formulaic, as cozy mysteries often follow a predictable pattern. Additionally, those who prefer complex and intricately woven mysteries might find the story lacking in depth.

In the second book in the series, Juni and her sisters, Maggie and Tansy, once again find themselves caught up in a murder investigation. Taking place not too long after the first book, maybe a month or two, Juni just wants to see their record shop be successful. However, finding another dead body puts her smack in the middle of a crime scene.

Fatal Groove is less about the music than the first story and more about the relationships between the three sisters and other members of their town. With Juni’s wit and instincts, it doesn’t take her too long to figure out who the real murderer is! There are some light side stories too, which round out the book well, including Juni's two suitors. I am looking forward to the third installment in the series.

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The idea of a coffee shop and record shop combo made this an interesting storyline. I liked the small town setting and the interactions of the sisters with the cool names! The characters are a bit quirky and the combination of two different mysteries adds interest to the story. Skip the love triangle though.

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The second book does not disappoint in this series. When the mayor is murdered and is holding a cup from Sip &Spin Tansy is the prime suspect. Juni and company work their magic to find the real killer. A fun read with a great vibe. Great characters and a good plot keep you reading past midnight! Looking forward to the next adventure.

I adored this book! It is such a fun continuation to this series. Sip and Spin was a great setting. I loved the characters and their personalities. The plot twists were so fun to follow. I am so excited to read more by Olivia Blacke!

I love records and coffee so this was a really fun read read for me. Second book in the Record Shop Mystery has Juni and her sisters trying to solve the murder of the mayor who was served coffee from their shop! So many suspects plus the cold case! Loved it! Likable characters and the small town setting makes this a fun cozy mystery. I love the puns and music inspired drink names in the coffee shop, names of the stores and restaurant. I hope there's going to be more in the series!


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I love these Texan, no BS sisters. They are going to be part of any investigation that is out there even though they have no credentials. Because men in power are little slow. They cannot put two and two together. Tansy, Maggie and Juni might be turntable and coffee masters but they are also expert mystery solvers.

The youngest of Jessup girls found another dead body. It was only been so long since she returned from Oregon, and she was finding herself in the middle of crime scenes. It would be okay if she only found the bodies; she would be cleared off after a questioning. But last time her record shop was the murder scene; this time the victim had the cup from the coffee shop in his hands. Jessups could not take a break.

Of course, like the last time, Jessups decided to clear their own names. You won't believe how many people were involved in this, which unlikely people end up begin suspects. I cannot wait for book #3 and their ever creative coffee of day names.

this cozy series is so fun. olivia blacke has proved that she can make a consistent series with charismatic characters, wholesome setting and i love the sit and spin. you don't need to have read the first book to pick up this one. this time around, the mayor has found himself dead and juni has to solve the mystery -- like you do. it's a great summer/fall read. can't wait for the next book! thank you to St. Martin's Press for the release copy! it was amazing -- definitely do yourselves a favor if you like music, cozy mysteries and a fun read!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Paperbacks for accepting my request to read and review A Fatal Groove.

This is the second in the Record Shop Series -- A cozy mystery with sisters with flower names (it's true) that own a record shop. When young people enter the shop the reactions are funny given my age. I had everything: 8-tracks, cassettes, 45s.

The sisters solve the recent murder while keeping the record shop open, serving coffee, and getting in the way of an ex-boyfriend who is the lead detective. It's A cozy.

The series ends for me here. There is not enough substance to outweigh the whining.

I do see this as a nice transition from middle grade to grown up books with fiction written on the cover in Sharpie.

really good book and kept me on my on my toes of what would happen. really enjoyed the characters and their journey and would read this author again.

When the mayor is killed, the Jessup sisters are caught in the thick of things. One finds the body and the coffee that killed him is linked to their record/coffee shop. I enjoyed this second book in the series just as much as the first. The setting is very cozy and I just love the sisters. I can’t wait to read the third book..

Another very interesting mystery with small-town busybody and record store owner, Juni Jessup.

Juni thought she was done with solving murders, but it's not just her trying to solve it this time. Even her sisters step in after she finds the murdered town mayor and circumstantial evidence points to one of them and the coffee they sell in the record store.
It has a very different feel from the mystery Juni solved in the previous book. There are still all the small-town rivalries and secrets to navigate as the sisters try to figure out the culprit before their store is forced to close, but the switch from a young girl to the mayor being the victim changes the entire feel of the book. It's still interesting to follow Juni around and see her deal with the small-town hell that is gossip, especially when it's a different type of gossip thanks to the political and historical angle.
There are also the mandatory bits of romance with a love triangle that, even two books in, I'm not entirely sure I support. I just know the nice guy is going to be the one getting the short end of the stick.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Paperbacks for the great mystery!

"A Fatal Groove" by Olivia Blacke dances its way into my heart. This series entry is a delightful medley, boasting mystery, humor, a charming love triangle, and a refreshingly relaxed intensity. The characters shimmy off the page, particularly the vivacious sisters who are utterly impossible not to adore. With each installment, I find myself not only engrossed but entangled – a literary tango that's hard to resist.

The second book in the Record Shop Mystery series.  Juni and her sisters are excited to be a part of the local Bluebonnet Festival.  But when Juni discovers the town's mayor dead in his office, things take an unexpected turn for the worse.   The first book in the series, Vinyl Resting Place, captured my attention with interesting characters and a well-paced story.  This second title did not disappoint.  The mystery is solid, and the characters are becoming some of my favorites in the cozy mystery genre.  There is no sophomore slump here, and I'm looking forward to the next story in this fun series.