This book is great to pick if one is looking for a quick, fast paced, easy to read murder mystery. I love Sibil a lot and her quirky personality depicted in the book.

I absolutely ADORED this book. And when I read the note from the author at the end I loved it even more! I loved this book so much that I completely disregarded my long TBR list that I had planned out for after this one and ran to Amazon to download book 2 in the series. So excited to start it and see what Tess and Sibyl get into next! Whenever people say books are laugh out loud funny I think it's just an expression because books never make me literally laugh out loud but I found myself cracking up at the authors witty humor. Cannot recommend this one enough!

Lydia Lane did a great job in weaving a believable story in Mai Tais & Murder.

The characters were well-developed, and the storyline was fun and easy to follow. Great job by the author. Can't wait to read more in the future.

new-series, first-in-series, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, romantic, situational-humor, verbal-humor, murder, investigation, friends, frustration****

Left at the altar, Tessa turns the *honeymoon* into a beach vacation but finds a murder victim, new friends, and learns how to investigate. Fun, light cozy with enjoyable characters perfect for escapist reading!
I requested and received an EARC from the author via NetGalley. Thank you!

Thank you so so much to Net Galley for this arc!

I absolutely adored this book! The characters were fun and believable, and our main character gave off a really cool vibe that made me want to be friends with her.

I think this is such a cute, cozy, comedic mystery. As I was reading it I honestly was thinking that this is the perfect book to be reading on a plane on the way to vacation, or by the pool/on the beach.

This was the perfect summer read to put in between the dark thrillers I am used to. Honestly such a breath of fresh air and I want to read more lighthearted mysteries like this now!

What a great book!!! I loved this mystery and all of the characters. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. Highly recommend as a fun beach read to anyone.

Loved this story was a great summer time read. It also had fun and free spirited characters and a story line that kept readers interested. This is one of three in a series and I look forward to what the author has in store next

This is a book I read in one easy sitting. A quick and fun read, a honeymoon when your wedding doesn't happen is a great story but when there is a murder too well that makes it even more intriguing.

Tess is on her honeymoon but the wedding never happened. What else could go wrong? This is an entertaining and humourous read, the prefect book to read on holiday, on the beach or just cosying up with on the couch. I enjoyed the characters the story and the humour. The setting really did set the scene as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Lydia Lane Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book is what I would call a very comfy, palate-cleansing, cosy mystery. It is an excellent beach or vacation read! Tessa is a recently jilted bride who decides to go on the honeymoon anyway - sans groom. She soon finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery and surrounded by a cast of colorful characters who all bear some shade of suspicion. Tessa is relatable as she fumbles and bumbles the "investigation", however I did expect her to be a little more bereft at the loss of her fiancé. Sybil, her eccentric accomplice is my absolute favorite! Her "Sybil-isms' and all day gin swilling are the balance Tessa needs! This book was so much fun and the imagery made me feel like I was following them around the resort.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

This cute little cozy mystery which starts with a canceled wedding. She’s runoff to have her honeymoon without a husband. Making fast friends with various peoples at the gorgeous resort to which she has run. She stumbles upon a murder. Now she is a detective. She needs to find out who ‘done it’ with a little help from some of her friends. This mystery was a pleasant read. However, I feel a little more character development was needed from some of the major suspects.

Meet Tessa Tindwell and her "Watsons", her suspects and the murder victim. Unfortunately, I believe the resolution was a little week and there weren't any clues as to motive.

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Such a sweet cozy, summer read. When Tessa arrives at the Golden Hibiscus Resort for her honeymoon sans a husband, she has no idea that being jilted before her wedding will be the least difficult part about her trip.

Shortly after her arrival on the island, a man is found dead and foul play is suspected. Tessa begins to sleuth around and attempts to find out what exactly happened the night Glenn Ward was murdered.

A short, easy read with loveable characters - I’m excited this book is the beginning of a series so that I can follow Tessa on her adventures and watch her development unfold.

The writing style is charming and casual and made me feel all the more cozier while reading.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lydia Lane Books for a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review!

I loved reading about Tessa’s adventure and getting right into the action to try to solve the murders that happened on her island get away. The relationship with Tessa and Sibyl was enjoyable along with the life lessons that Tessa learned.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy.

This is a fun series and Mai Tais & Murder is the perfect beach read…especially if you are drinking a mai tai.

This book proved to be the quitessential cozy beach read. From the moment I opened it, I was captivated and couldn't bring myself to put it down. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!! I highly recommend this book!

Lydia Lane hit it spot on with this delightful summer read. Cozy murder and beach fans will love this book. "Mai Tais and Murder" tells the story of a girl jilted at the alter who later takes her mind of her failed romance by getting involved in solving a murder. The story flows easily and kept me going from page to page. I was especially delighted that there weren't any F-bombs flooding the book. Some of the plot was a bit predictable (as I expected), but I enjoyed the storyline so much that I'm still giving it 4 stars. I hope Tessa goes on to solve more crimes in the future. It would be wonderful to see her character grow as she discovers more about her own strengths and abilities.

What a fun start to a new series. When a jilted bride goes on her resort honeymoon alone, she gets mixed up in solving a murder and sorting out her feelings about her ex. Tessa is funny in a wry way, and her older friend Sylvia is both over the top and totally fun (and wise). The murder investigation dances merrily along, and my only question is, Why was she with Ethan in the first place? He's a jerk. Really a promising series, though. Looking forward to Tessa's next adventure.

Review copy provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A MUST read for the summer. Such a good cozy mystery vibe. It was hilarious and well written. I'm looking forward to the next installment!

I loved this cozy mystery by debut author Lydia Lane! It gives off beach reading vibes and is the perfect addition to your summer beach bag. The main character, Tessa gets jilted before her wedding and ends up taking her honeymoon trip alone. While at the resort, a murder occurs and she gets wrapped up in a some sleuthing on her trip. Lane does a great job of character building and introduces us to some fun and flirty characters! The mystery was solid with lots of suspects and motives. Can't wait to see what happens next in the series!

Super cute quick read perfect for vacation. I had my suspicions while reading on who was responsible but I never saw the ending coming. I’d definitely recommend this book & look forward to reading more books by this author.

This is a perfect beach, cozy mystery! And may be a new favorite genre of mine. I read this on a beach vacation and the vibes were amazing. I was hooked from the beginning and loved Tessa as a main character. Im so excited to see that this is a series and to pick up the other titles! Perfect summer reads!