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Brew or Die

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This book was another saga in the Java Jive mystery series, and it certainly did not disappoint! The characters are so incredible. This story had so many new twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and invested in the outcome. I think this may be the best one yet. You don't want to miss this one.

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OMG it is official now. Juliet has her PI license. This book felt like there was more going on for her PI cases and less of the Java Jive shop. Yes, there are still lots happening at the shop but her focus seemed to be on the cases. I missed Gertie's smart remarks. She was a very minor player in this book. I liked the relationship issues that Pete and Juliet struggle with. Will they ever get together? I keep reading in hopes to find the answer.
I recommend this book. It has mystery, drama and a touch of romance all rolled into one book. Love it!

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Juliet and the Java Jive gang are back. Now Juliet is an official private investigator has to juggle two jobs. This is one of my favorite series and it keeps getting better and better. Lots of mystery and romance that kept me quickly turning pages. Can't wait for more. I'm officially Team Ryder!

*ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

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Juliet had finally gotten her PI's license and is eager to get started. Her first case is to catch a cheating husband and she does, right before he gets stabbed. Then there is another death affecting the staff at Java Jive and she and Pete decide to get to the bottom of what the police are writing off and not investigating. That leads them to a bridal fair and undercover work.

John and Juliet are moving right along in their relationship and all seems well. But then Ryder shows up to try to tell ker something about John that makes her pull closer to him instead of away, just because it's Ryder who's telling her.

When she gets her second case she is working all the time and is burning the candle at both ends and that normally doesn't end well for her. What she discovers during the second case though, could shatter what she thinks she has.

Now with at least three dead Juliet is racing to figure this out with the help of none other than Ryder.

There are so many layers and twists and turns in this book it's crazy. I always like the messes Juliet seems to get herself into. This is a good book. A good read.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This is the 4th book in the series, and I must say, that I honestly enjoy reading these stories. There was a lot of action in this one! Loose ends tied up; new friendships formed. I didn't particularly like the last chapter (epilogue), but I suspect things will change if/when the author puts out a book #5.

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It was good to connect with familiar characters & some new ones. The love saga continues with new twists and turns. A good mystery full of enough twists to keep you guessing until the end. While there are love interests in book, none of raw sexual scenes that make it into a lot books today, this is a refreshing breathe of air.

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I feel like these books are such a treasure! Full of bright characters, fun mystery and adventure. Every time I read a new one, I get excited and put aside all the other books I have ready to read to find out what mischief Jules is getting into next! The characters are just a delight and the stories are so well written and entertaining to read. They remind me a little of the early Stephanie Plum books and they continue to entertain. I haven't been disappointed in one yet! Please keep them coming and keep the fantastic will they or won't they with Pete continue!

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Kindle Copy for Review

Juliet Langley coffee manager of Java Jive finds herself being a licensed private investigator after her previous sleuthing. She is more aware of her actions and is trying to things by the book.

Her best friend Pete Bennett would like her to spend more time on her music and doing more with her free time than working and thinks her private investigator job is dangerous. When one of Java Jive’s employees fiancée dies from a suspicious over dose , they find themselves in the middle of investigating.

Suspecting that it was work related since she died at work, they go undercover at an wedding epo as models. Finding that even weddings can be dangerous.

Throw in an ex boy friend cop who disappeared months ago and a rival cop for her affections. Things can get messy quickly while she does her own investigation. Fans of Juliet will enjoy the story. A good read for mystery lovers.

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LOVED this book! Each book in the Java Jive series is better than the last. In this novel, Juliet has gotten her PI license and is working part time as an investigator for her friend doing a simple investigation. However, with Juliet, nothing is simple or goes as planned. Before long, she's in the midst of several investigations and in handcuffs.

Juliet has complicated relationships with several men and involve quite a few twists that I didn't see coming. I particularly enjoyed her interactions with Ryder.

This is an entertaining novel that had me turning pages just as quickly as possible. Fans of the genre will love this book. While it is part of a series, it is a stand alone novel. However, the series is so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all. The author is on my must read authors' list.

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Considering the ending of the last installment I could not wait to dive into this one. Juliet has her PI license and is once more diving into mayhem and danger. It has been 3 months since she spoke to Ryder and she feels she is done with him. I hate triangles and Juliet has again another boyfriend (not Pete!). I could never choose between Pete and Ryder and maybe this book is a shift in the right direction although it also made me sad.
Well done.

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