Mystery and intrigue...a story that would be great on television...characters who are realistic...a story that holds the reader's attention...don't miss this one. Thanks Netgalley.

English cozy murder mystery.
Milla Graham at Ravenwood House is meeting Lorcan Black in secret from her ex Ben Taylor, hearing whispers of hello it was only a raven but where is Lorcan.
Calling for help she rings Kieran Drake the investigator who tells her to get out and she did she ran.
This book takes us back fifteen years previously to Halloween and D.S. Harriet March is on her way to Meg's Pond a dead woman has been found, they all looking for Ben but he's away with Milla on leave it time to fetch him back.
Oh wow what a fast gripping read this turns out to be, I found myself engrossed in every single chapter, so much is going on to keep your mind full of what is going to happen next, really enjoyed this read, awarding it a big 5 stars from me.

This book was better than book 1, less confusing! Milla still acts and speaks before thinking, Harriet still has an attitude although not quite as bad, and Ben is a little less flustered. The mystery was very good. Just when you think you've got it figured out, there's a big twist. Quite creepy at times and with several links to the past. We also get a bit more of Ben's family history, which is only hinted at in book 1. I'll definitely continue with this series. The characters are becoming quite interesting.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another Murder..
The second in the English Village Mystery Series and another murder in Raven’s Edge awaits as Milla makes a return to amateur sleuthing whilst making an attempt to win back, policeman, Ben. But, where will Milla’s heart really lie when secrets come out of the woodwork and skeletons spill from closets? As enjoyable and as entertaining as the first in the series but now with a wider and more established cast of deftly drawn characters. A solid mystery with a well imagined and atmospheric backdrop and a narrative laced beautifully with gentle humour.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advance copy to review. This book follows on nicely from the first instalment, and once again is full of twists and turns. This one had a cracker of an ending, which turned everything around. I enjoyed the further activities of Milla, Ben and Harriet, and hope that the hinted at sequel does eventuate.

A book as excellent as the first in the series. The dark twisty plot continues and weaves itself in and out of knots with real skill. Once more the eerie woods and listed buildings are the backdrop for murder, romance and décapitations. Reading the first book is a must before embarking on the second one as there are cousins and romances, and colleagues and with so much going on, a grounding is helpful. The plot is bizarrely marvellous, dark and brutal and addictive.

Milla Graham is back in the second book of this series, along with DI Ben Taylor and his team. This time it’s more about Bens family, a family he tries to disown but finds himself being dragged back into, whether he wants to or not. We also see Drake, a bit of a shady PI, despite being ex police himself, who uses favours as currency and is definitely a bit on the darker side with the way he works. The story is nicely twisted, bringing up old Highwaymen, said to have lived and died in the area, a life changing incident involving Bens relatives and various incidents that feel very personal to Ben. He’s nicely aided by Harriet, his DS, who could almost have a series of her own ( as could Drake, I’d definitely read more about him). An enjoyable read, with a nicely twisted ending. I look forward to reading whatever comes next.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

What a story, it kept me reading from beginning to end.. Never heard of this author before. I'm really not into this type of books so I didn't think I was going to be able to get into it but boy did I the story had me wanting more.. I can't wait to read another book.. Take the chance it's a great book!!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Murder at Ravenswood House by Louise Marley in exchange for an honest review due to be published May 7, 2024.
Another shocking murder happens in the village of Raven’s Edge (reminding me of Murder She Wrote – how many murders to little villages have?). Milla Graham is back as the town’s amateur detective trying to solve the case and possibly win back her policeman boyfriend, Ben. Evidence points to an old friend of Milla’s, a relative of Ben’s and possibly Milla’s own grandmother. Can she solve the case and win back Ben?
I enjoyed this book more than the first one since I knew a little bit more about the characters. It was another mystery for Ben and Milla to solve with help from other characters from the town. There were a few twists and turns in this one and a perfect surprise ending.
Will there be a third book – can’t wait to find out!
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