Booked on Murder, the 8th book in The Haunted Library series, is another great addition to this series. In the last book we met Victor Zalinka, a local businessman who became friends with Carrie and Dylan. His beautiful home is the site of their wedding. Victor is out of town, but Carrie has things to check at the house. When she arrives, she a body on the lawn of their venue. He is identified as Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The money was never recovered, but apparently it had been buried on the property. It is now missing, so immediately the police suspect Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez, the other two suspects in the robbery. When Luke ends up dead as well, the search is on for Tino, who has disappeared. It is only a week before the wedding, but Carrie wants to solve this murder, so nothing hangs over their heads on their big day.

Booked on Murder is the final book in this series, so I have to say goodbye to some of my favourite characters. Allison Brook does a wonderful job of tying up loose ends and giving everyone an ending. This story had a great mystery, with some wonderful characters and side stories. I will say that yes, Carrie and Dylan do tie the knot, but it was touch and go for awhile. Dylan was with Carrie all the way solving this one, until just at the end, when she ends up in a dangerous situation. All I will say is that this series ended with my favourite one of all. I enjoyed the plot, the investigation, the side stories and the finale.

I hopped into this series with this book and I loved it so much I now have to go back and read books 1-7! This was my 1st book by Allison Brook but clearly will not be my last!

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Going out on a low. Not a fan of <spoiler>child ghosts</spoiler> in a cozy mystery. Talk about depressing. But I'm kind of glad this is the final book as too many cozy mysteries go on for far too long.

Another good mystery in this cozy series. It was good to catch up with the characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a satisfying end the series that I've read from book 1. I really enjoyed seeing the growth in characters and in their relationships. Although I would love to see what Carrie's life is like in this new phase she has begun, I'm happy with the way everything turned out. I enjoyed the mystery in this one, but mostly I loved seeing Carrie find happiness.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an eARC of Booked on Murder in exchange for an honest review.

The first line was what cached my attention and made me picked this book. I did not know it was the 8th book in a series but that´s on me for not checking beforehand, but leaving aside the things I did not understand because of my mistake, I found the story pretty interesting and captivating, maybe someday I will read all the books.

When I realized that this eighth installment in the Haunted Library Mystery series was also the last one. I HAD to go back and read the series from the beginning. It made me miss my review window, but I don't regret all the wonderful time spent with librarian Carrie Singleton and the fun cast of characters. I quickly became attached to Carrie and enjoyed watching her and her relationships grow and evolve. Every book in this series has a compelling mystery, but I especially enjoyed that in this book, it also revolved around Carrie and Dylan's wedding. I was sad to see this series end but definitely recommend to anyone who loves fun mysteries with a touch of romance and a lovable ghost. Thank you to #NetGalley and #CrookedLaneBooks for the opportunity to read #BookedonMurder by #AllisonBrook #cozymystery #librarian #ghost #romance

Love books, love cosy, love a bit of a mystery and enjoyed all those aspects of this book/story. Librarian Carrie Singleton caught my interest and loved her as a character and her sleuthing ways. I have to say I have not read any of the other books in this series but think I might have to search them out as I enjoyed the authors writing.

As this was the last book of a series (I think) I felt I may have missed a bit by not reading the others but all in all I could still read and enjoy it as a standalone. I'm off in search of the other books now!

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

Librarian Carrie Singleton must catch a killer before she can say “I do,” in the 8th delightful installment in Agatha Award-nominee Allison Brook’s Haunted Library Mystery series.

Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.

The victim turns out to be Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The stolen money he’d buried is gone and Carrie and the police suspect Billy’s two alleged co-conspirators, his friends Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found.

With no leads and only a week to go before her big day, Carrie is on the hunt for clues. She hopes to wrap up this investigation with a neat bow before she and Dylan tie the knot. Carrie has something old, something new, and something borrowed ready for her walk down the aisle. Now she needs to find the killer without becoming the ‘something blue.’
This was my first and certainly not last read by Allison Brook. I need to go read the others books in this series immediately. I loved it from start to finish. The plot was easy to follow. The characters were relatable and easy to like. Will recommend to others.

When Carrie Singletons receives an assignment from her boss to write an article about a local woman who was hanged for being a witch in 1652, little does she know the mystery will take a murderous present day turn. With Carrie planning her upcoming wedding she has to deal with food, decorations, music and murder!

I love this series! Carrie has grown from a young, woman searching for her place in life and career. Now, she's become a pillar of her community and the library in which she works., while marrying the love of her life. All the while, solving mysteries. This book is a perfect Halloween read!

I received an ARC from NetGalleyand the opinion expressed is my own.

A good finale to a cozy series I have really enjoyed. The mystery of this one kept me guessing and there’s a couple of additional story layers that added to the overall story too. I’m sorry to see this series end as it’s been one of my must reads since the beginning. A solid cozy experience!

One would think that Carrie would have enough on her plate only two weeks from her wedding to Dylan. But when a highly contested diary is stolen and the corpses start piling up, she is drawn into another investigation. She even gets Dylan involved but she is determined to figure out how a bank robbery from years back fits in with the diary of a woman who was burned for being a witch. It is a treat for the reader to unravel all the connections as the book goes on. The story is a bit like those Russian dolls where you open one and then there is another one to open. It is quite entertaining.

Carrie does get herself into tight situations but she is never capricious with it and when she does something boneheaded, she is the first to admit she got carried away. The story itself is cracking but one of the things I love about this series is Carrie’s relationship with ghost Evelyn. I was delighted when two more ghosts appeared and loved how they added a dimension to the story. I enjoyed the read very much. Five purrs and two paws up.

Booked on Murder, the eighth and final book in Allison Brook's Haunted Library Mystery series, brings the story of Carrie Singleton to a satisfying and emotional close. For those who have followed Carrie’s journey from librarian sleuth to bride-to-be, this novel offers a bittersweet farewell.

Carrie’s upcoming wedding to Dylan Avery promises her long-awaited happy ending, but when a dead body turns up at their wedding venue, the stakes are raised, blending romance and mystery in the familiar cozy style fans have come to love. However, this installment leans more heavily into Carrie's personal life, with the central mystery taking a backseat at times. Knowing that this is the series’ final chapter, this shift feels fitting. It allows readers to see Carrie not just as an investigator, but as a woman on the cusp of a new life, balancing her love for Dylan with the unexpected dangers she continues to face.

The novel's strength lies in its focus on character development. Carrie’s relationship with Dylan is tenderly portrayed, and readers are given a satisfying arc for both characters. The personal stakes, which have always been present in Carrie’s life, are more front-and-center, offering a sense of closure. The mystery, though less intricate than in previous books, still provides enough intrigue to keep the pages turning, while the familiar setting of the haunted library and its friendly ghost Evelyn adds a touch of warmth and charm.

As a conclusion to the series, Booked on Murder gives Carrie her well-deserved happy ending, while leaving fans with a fond farewell to a cozy world they’ve come to cherish.

I give it 4.75 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Booked On Murder
A Haunted Library Mystery, Book # 8
Allison Brook
5 Stars

Synopsis:

Librarian Carrie Singleton must catch a killer before she can say “I do” in the 8th delightful installment in Agatha Award-nominee Allison Brook’s Haunted Library mystery series.

Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.

The victim turns out to be Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The stolen money he’d buried is gone and Carrie and the police suspect Billy’s two alleged co-conspirators, his friends Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found.

With no leads and only a week to go before her big day, Carrie is on the hunt for clues. She hopes to wrap up this investigation with a neat bow before she and Dylan tie the knot. Carrie has something old, something new, and something borrowed ready for her walk down the aisle. Now she needs to find the killer without becoming the ‘something blue.’ (Amazon)

Review:

The characters are well rounded. Carrie is preparing for her wedding, which is fast approaching. When a body is found on the lawn of where her wedding is scheduled to take place, Carrie knows she has to try to solve the mystery. She has her work cut out for her before her big day.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and it pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and it defines the characters very clearly by their actions and words. The mystery was well plotted and not easily solved.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. This is a great book and series and I would suggest you read it.

This is book 8 in the Haunted Library series and I'm sad to see it come to an end. I'll miss all the wonderful characters and the ghostly help that is available to Carrie Singleton. She is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.
The victim turns out to be Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The stolen money he’d buried is gone and Carrie and the police suspect Billy’s two alleged co-conspirators, his friends Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found.

Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.

I really enjoyed this cosy mystery. It was such a good easy read.

Thought they would catch they guy in the last few pages BUT atleast it was still a good ending.

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I liked the premise of the story but struggled to stay engaged because of the large amount of inner dialogue about mundane details (eg how to rearrange the space for the wedding and other many details like checklist items) and too many details about each space they are in. This level of detail would be great for a play, movie or tv show to set up scenes, but for a reader it’s a lot of detail to get bogged down in. I also struggled to see the spark/chemistry between the couple.

Some things done well are setting up the mystery, the suspects and the unraveling of the mystery part of the story.

Booked on Murder is the 8th and final installment of the Haunted Library cozy series. This was a great wrap up to the series. I will miss these characters. It is a great series overall.

In this one, Carrie Singleton is preparing for her wedding to Dylan Avery. They also need to find a new place to live because it is time to move on. She couldn’t possibly have time to solve an old crime before the big day, could she? We have scenes in the library involving the finding of an old diary by a woman who was executed for being a witch. We have ghosts, lots of wedding preparations, and missing money from a bank robbery plus a dead body or two.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the free Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Do not start with this book, read at least two or three in this series before this one. Please check this series out if you haven’t already. I gave this novel 4 plus stars.

Booked on Murder is the eighth, and final, cozy mystery in The Haunted Library Mysteries series. Carrie is getting ready for her wedding that is to take place in a few weeks and the last thing she needs is another murder case on her plate, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. When Carrie and Dylan discover a dead body while taking a look at their wedding venue, Carrie is pulled into another sleuthing adventure. Unable to put her curiosity to rest, Carrie jumps into the mystery and does her best to unravel it in time for her wedding. Will Carrie be able to search out the killer before it’s too late? Will she uncover their identity in time for her wedding or will the murderer get the best of her?

I have loved this series since I picked the first book up years ago and always look forward to another installation. When I picked up this book I didn’t know it was likely the last one in the series and I’m glad I didn’t because then I wasn’t sad until I found out at the end. I really enjoyed this mystery and was left guessing at who the killer was and how everything was tied together. Carrie is a great lead in these mysteries and I love seeing how much she has evolved over the books. This series will always hold a special place in my heart and I am so glad I read it. I love how everything is tied together at this book in a great conclusion to Carrie’s life as we knew it. I really wish there was more to come with this series, but I’m also content with how everything ended. If you are looking for a great cozy mystery series set in a library with a ghost or two along the way this series is for you! I will miss coming back to see Carrie every year when a new book comes out, I would always look forward to it.

I absolutely love this series, and this book was exactly what we've been hoping for. It has it all: a charming small town, a library, wonderful characters, a cat, and murder. I highly recommend it.