I really enjoyed this second book in the Peach Coast Library mystery series. Marvey Harris is settling in to her new life. She loves her small home, her job at the Library , her colleagues and her friends. She has some new fundraising plans and with her kickoff a success everything is right in her world, until while cleaning up after the party, she finds a list with four names on it, one of the people had just died under mysterious conditions and when a second is killed after the kickoff party Marvey starts to panic as one of the names left on the list is her good friend Spence and she is determined no harm will come to him.

“Get ready for a delightful and engaging cozy mystery with ‘Murder out of Character ’! Marvey, a charming librarian, stumbles upon a mysterious list that unravels a web of intrigue and danger in the idyllic town of Peach Coast. With a perfect blend of humor, romance, and suspense, this story keeps you hooked until the very end. Join Marvey, Spencer, and their clever librarian companions as they unravel clues and face a killer determined to seek vengeance.

This story was not for me it lacked many things. I would not recommend it. There was some parts that were hard to follow. I ended up not finishing the book

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Peach Coast Library series. As with many cozies, we get to meet more characters and learn more about the ones already introduced in the series. It was so nice to see Marvey again and watch her investigate another crime. The romance is steaming up a bit (very very slow burn). Fingers crossed for book three soon.

This was a fun and sharing small town cozy mystery. I really enjoyed it and must go back and read the first book.
Many thanks to Hallmark Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Murder Mysteries is my game! Although this fun easy read was great....I did have a little hard following. I did not realize there were two other books prior to this read. However, I still enjoyed this great read. Thank you to the publishers and the author who let me read this wonderful murder mystery. :)

I received this book for free from netgalley for an honest review.

Really well thought-out book with amazing characters and excellent setting. Love the cover

I would reccomend this book, and author, to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery. The characters were likable, the descriptions well done, and the story a classic Who-Dun-It. I'll certainly be looking for more from this author.

I haven't read the first book yet but I'll be reading this one once I do. It sounds like a good read.

This is the first book I've read by Olivia Matthews and it was definitely a fun read. The characters and setting were very endearing and the plot kept me guessing until the end. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a cozy mystery.

Murder Out Of Character by Olivia Matthews

A heroine who rushes headlong into danger to keep her friends safe, and a great family plot for a Hallmark movie. A good way to a pleasant afternoon - ready this book.

I enjoyed t this book very much. The characters were fantastic. Loved Marvey as the amateur sleuth. The killer was a surprise. I recommmendvthis book.

Hallmark Publishing never disappoints me. They always have good books and fabulous writers. This was a cute and cozy mystery. If you love a good cozy mystery and a fast paced book then this one is for you. I highly recommend it.

Thanks NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC.

"Murder Out of Character" by Olivia Matthews is a delightful mystery that takes place in the charming Peach Coast, Georgia. Marvey, the New York transplant and librarian, is finding her footing in her new home and job. However, her comfortable life takes a turn when she discovers a list of names at a library fundraising event. With one of the names belonging to a recently deceased person, Marvey sets out to solve the mystery before any more harm is done.

This book is a page-turner filled with suspense, humor, and a dash of romance. The author does an excellent job of introducing new readers to the series, while also providing a fresh and exciting story for fans of the first book. Matthews' writing is captivating, and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to root for Marvey and her intrepid librarian friends as they work to stop the killer.

"Murder Out of Character" is a clean, light-hearted mystery that will have you guessing until the end. If you're looking for a cozy, fun, and positive read, then look no further. This book is the perfect escape from reality, and I highly recommend it!

Marvey is fairly new to Peach Coast, Georgia. There is a bit of acclimation needed for a New Yorker, but she loves her new home and friends. After a fund raising galg for the library, Marvey finds a list. There are 4 names on the list. One person on the list has died and another soon follows. Her friend Spence is on the list. Marvey is convinced this is a hit list and that the first two people on the list were murdered. Spence thinks she is going overboard but agrees to go with her to speak to the police. Marvey knows that people think she is being extreme, but she is bound and determined to protect Spence and the other person on the list.

This is a fun cozy. It moves a little slow, but is easy-to-read and entertaining.

I just couldn't get interested...far too many characters to follow and not a great storyline. I was disappointed for all of the hype.

This was a great continuation to the previous book Murder by page one. The characters are so relatable and I feel like they are my friends and we are on this mystery together. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves cozy mysteries.

Strong, interesting, and likable characters provide a strong foundation in this enjoyable cozy mystery.

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Featured in national publications such as Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Library Journal, and others, Patricia Sargeant, a best-selling, award-winning author, writes mysteries as Olivia Matthews and romance under her own name. She is presenting "Murder Out of Character", the second mystery novel in the "Peach Coast Library Mystery" series, published by Hallmark Publishing. Librarian Marcella Harris (Marvey), director of community engagement with the Peach Coast Library, a renovated bus depot, in Peach Coast, Georgia, has helped to solve a murder in her home town. Now they are launching the fund-raising season with the first Summer Solicitation Drive Cocktail for which the library assistant Adrian Hobbs is responsible. Although people mingle there is a somber and thoughtful vibe in the room because Hank Figg, high school basketball coach, had been found dead in his house two evenings earlier, having been dead for at least seventy-two hours. What is the reason for the list of four names which Marvey finds at the fund-raiser? Then Nelle Kenton whose name is also on the list is found dead. Will Marvey be able to help to find the murderer?
This was the second book by this author which I read and I am looking forward to other books by her. I appreciated the engaging and well-developed story-line of this mystery with its likeable and believable characters. I highly recommend this book to readers who love easy to read mystery. As a special treat the book offers a Hallmark Original Recipe for "Anna May’s Southern Style Pralines".
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I loved the first book in this series.
I love cozy mysteries, and this one was for sure a great read. Murder Out of Character is full of mystery and intrigue, and a little bit of drama. I loved the characters. The main character was so kind to everyone.

This is a new to me author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more by this author! I loved this book