What can I say? I absolutely love this series and this book is a wonderful addition! Liz Talbot and her husband Nate are solving another murder mystery in Charleston, SC. I adore Liz's family and friends - her Momma and Daddy sure have a time of things. Her younger sister Merry hasn't left for her wedding trip yet and is involved, along with older brother, Blake, in the the family hijinks. (I love Liz's parents - I wish they were mine!) The theme, sadly, is a prevalent one that touches all social classes. Such a well detailed and researched storyline, plus all the tidbits of Charleston trivia and locations thrown in makes it so real! I feel like I'm there with Liz and Nate, in the thick of things. I really didn't want this book to end. This means a long wait until the next one! I loved it and strongly recommend it to mystery loving readers.

*Thank you to the author/publisher/NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*

I just finished my advance copy of Lowcountry Bookshop, Liz Talbot book #7. I don't know how Ms. Boyer keeps it so fresh but she does. I was afraid going into #7 I might get a little antsy since I have read the previous six. I was late coming to her books, so I read through all six in a short period of time. I love Liz Talbot. It started with the first book and just kept going. I feel like I know her personally and could meet her for lunch. Ms. Boyer brings her to life in each book and with each book keeps you interested in the current plot. I find that amazing because most authors of series jump from one character to another character in their series. She has kept Liz front and center and again, fresh along with her family and friend dynamics - and most of all Collen!

I won't give away the plot, but Liz and Nate take on a case that weaves in and out of several dynamics around an accident, domestic abuse, and Momma's house. Lots of heart in this book. Do yourself a favor and pre-order!

Liz and Nate are drawn into another mystery – this time in Charleston. A man has been killed in what may or may not have been an accident. The suspects keep coming while Liz and Nate are having a hard time eliminating anyone from their list. So which was it, accident or murder?

I LOVED this novel – this series, by far, is one of my favorites! I loved that we were able to witness the love between Liz and Nate – they were so sweet and tuned into each other. Liz’s family is a hoot. I think we can all see a little bit of our family in them. The descriptions of the flowers, the food, and the locations are wonderful and make me want to visit (even if just by the internet) all of the gorgeous places featured in this novel.

I was provided an advanced reader copy of this book and Susan Boyer never disappoints. My only regret is finishing the book and the time it takes for the next one to come out!!

Another magical visit to the Lowcountry

Liz and Nate are back in the 7th installment of the Lowcountry mystery series. They are hired by a mystery client through a prominent attorney to prove the innocence of Poppy, a mail carrier, accused of hitting and killing a local businessman with her car. But who is the mystery client, how does victim’s widow factor in, and is the local bookstore a rendezvous point for something nefarious?

As the mystery progresses, we meet a colorful cast of characters, some of which are old favorites like guardian angel/teen ghost Colleen. We get to know Liz’s quirky family a bit better, as her father brings home three additions to the family menagerie and has the backyard bulldozed for a pool. Her mother’s food and family gatherings draw us in and remind us why we love these characters so much.

Not only did I join Liz and Nate in walking through the streets of Charleston to the downtown graveyard and in visiting an exclusive club in an old plantation, I swear I could feel the rumble of the ferry and my hair curling in the humidity. You won’t regret picking this book up for a magical visit to the Lowcountry.

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in return for an honest review

I received an ARC from Susan M. Boyer through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, which I am more than happy to give. I have been reading this series from day 1 and it gets better with each new book. Liz Talbot and "company" are a hoot! Fun, adventure, investigations, shenanigans and just plain old laughter make these books a joy to read! Susan can tell (and write) a story set in the low country like no one else. You will not be disappointed if you pick this book as your next read. Enjoy!!!

The Liz Talbot Mystery series takes place in Charleston, SC and an imaginary island right outside of town called Stella Maris. Boyer's description of Charleston and the Lowcountry's setting, personalities, dialect, and way of life is so authentic that I think I would love this series just for that. Thankfully, there is much more.

Liz and her husband Nate are private investigators. In Lowcountry Bookshop, as in the previous novels, their investigations bring them in contact with colorful characters, history, and situations. Their extended family is hilarious and genuine. I feel like I know and love them all.

For the first 6 books I listened to the audio version and I must say that in my mind the narrator, Loretta Rawlins, IS Liz Talbot. Even reading the Kindle version this time, it was her voice in my head.

I will be looking forward to the next installment!

Lowcountry Bookshop was definitely up to Susan Boyer’s usually fantastic storytelling abilities. Colleen and Liz and Nate follow a murder throughout Charleston to try find the killer and protect an potentially innocent woman.

Moments of mayhem ensue and the cloudy picture gets even cloudier before the sun finally shines through. Trying to watch them as they search for clues can be humorous or dangerous or confusing, depending on the day and time.

Liz’s quirky family and friends do not disappoint.

This book and a glass of Cheerwine will make your day. Susan Boyer’s seventh Liz Talbot mystery hits it out of the park again.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and reviewed it voluntarily.

Nice. Nicely done. With an intriguing premise, we are told by the prime suspect herself, that she did not kill poor Mr. Drayton. And that is where Liz and Nate step in, hired by an unknown client from a prominent attorney to find the person responsible. From the moment I was introduced to Poppy Oliver, I was on her side and I liked the tactics that Liz and Nate took to work their case in pursuit of justice. And it is within these pages where the action takes place among a varied cast of characters and it was up to the duo and me the reader to decipher what was going on. In addition, we have the situation at the Talbot’s home that adds to the enjoyment of the story being told.

The author does a great job setting the stage for this light-hearted drama with visually descriptive narrative and engaging dialogue that had me immersed in a book that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page turner. The pacing was on par with how well this multi-plot tale captured the essence of southern hospitality while endearing me to the escapades of those involved, no matter how much mayhem it may have caused. Who wanted Mr. Drayton dead? Was it the wife? A business partner? A friend? With a short list of suspects, the discoveries made by Liz and Nate played a factor as the drama unfolded and bit by bit, it all came down to one scenario that made plausible sense incorporating a few twists and turns that enhanced how delightfully entertaining this tale added to my reading pleasure. Bonus in my reading involved goats, pigs, a hole in the ground and several days at a spa. This is one of my favorite series and the author continues to endear me to a wonderful cast of characters from Stella Maris.

I loved this book as much as all the other Low country books by Susan. I feel like I'm right there with them watching goats and their shanigans as well as coming up list and motives for suspects. every time I read one of these books I want to go to Charleston and visit the places they talk about and especially eat in all wonderful places she described the amazing food and makes belly growl and grumble thru the whole book. I never want the book to the end. I hate seeing that last page knowing I'm gonna have wait for, what seems like forever for the next Low country book to come out. But all the more excited when it does....There are some series of books that after so many books, you kinda think, ok it's time to it.........but not series. I'll read as many of them as she writes. I hope this series never ends.

I was so happy to see Liz and Nate return. As always, Susan M. Boyer’s books are infused with local culture and food! I am not sure what I love the most about her books. Is it the mystery, the historical setting, or the dining?

She does it again with Lowcountry Bookshop. This book addresses a topic that is all too common in our society and it hit close to home. I loved her spin on it. I won’t go any further because I don’t want to give anything specific away.

I’ve learned to pace myself, otherwise I would finish these books in one setting. Giving myself a “Liz break” every hour or two helped get me work done and spread the book out over a couple of days.

I am looking forward to more Liz and Nate adventures!

PI Liz Talbot and her husband/partner Nate are hired by a lawyer to prove the innocence of Poppy Oliver in a hit-&-run accident during a rainy night in Charleston. Poppy claims she was only trying to help the victim Phillip Drayton but the dent on her car and the victim's unusual injuries makes Charleston police detective Sonny doubt her story. As Liz and Nate investigate the various people involved, they discover that Drayton's widow Anne Frances may have been the victim of spousal abuse and was having an affair. And oddly, there is a group of women, including Anne Frances, seeking reading material in a charming bookshop. Eventually, Liz and Nate suspect a group of women who band together to help victims of domestic violence to have played a role in Drayton's death. Meanwhile, animal and renovation hijinks at the house of Liz's parents provide some comic relief.

This is another strong and enjoyable entry in the Liz Talbot mystery series.

I received an eARC via Netgalley and Henery Press with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and provided this review.

Liz Talbot’s Lowcountry Bookshop is like visiting old friends. This book that I read in exchange for a review is the seventh in a series. I have read them all, but you do not need to read them in order. But, you will want to read them all if you enjoy southern charm, mystery and a good beach read. Oh, yes, I left out zany families, romance, a ghost friend, a strong female lead character, and a sense of ecological responsibility. In Lowcountry Bookshop Liz Talbot is back in Charleston and her island home, Stella Maris trying to keep a woman from being charged with hit and run. She is relentless in searching out clues and had me guessing until the end.

Reading the latest book on Susan Boyer’s Lowcountry series is like going back to visit old friends. You know, the kind who can pick up the conversation right where you left off. Liz, Nate, Colleen and the rest of the crew are back to take us on a tour of Charleston and Stella Maris, by way of an intriguing mystery.

However, you don’t have to read the other six books to enjoy Lowcountry Bookshop. This book stands alone as a good mystery and a fun read. To balance out the violent undertones that are part of Liz and Nate’s private investigation business, the book has light and humorous moments with Liz’s family shenanigans. And then there’s the food. Oh my, the food! You can almost taste all the wonderful southern cuisine in every meal, whether in a Charleston restaurant or in Mamma Talbot’s kitchen.

This time around, the investigative duo is unraveling the questions surrounding what seems like a simple hit and run. But is anything ever simple in their lives? Heck no. Not only is the case not a slam dunk, but the layers upon layers of possibilities leaves everyone guessing up to the last chapter…even Liz and Nate.

Poppy, the mail carrier who found the body, needs help and someone is going to make sure she gets it. So Liz and Nate are hired by an anonymous benefactor to help clear the name of the (supposedly) innocent Poppy. And that’s just the first step en route to the whole story.

Several paths lead them to Buxton Books and The Ghosts of Charleston where things get as dark and stormy as the night of the accident. Everyone they encounter has something to hide, and something for Liz and Nate to uncover.

Eventually, once the whole cast is out in the open, the truth comes out. But not necessarily as anyone expected. Even me, the reader who always figures out the ending.

The book left me ready for the next one in the series. For anyone who has read the others, there will be inside references that make you want to know more. For the new readers, there are story lines that are likely to play a big part in the future.

I highly recommend this book and the rest of the Lowcountry series.

The Liz Talbot Series is one of my absolute favorite mystery series. Susan M. Boyer is an awesome author, and her books are beyond delicious - from the characters to the wonderful Charleston/Island setting. I love every book in this series, and Lowcountry Bookshop is not exception. You will regret not reading it!!

I have read ever book in this series and have loved them all. This book shows more about Liz and her family and the weekly dinner antics.
I’m this book Liz and Nate work to prove a Good Samaritan did not kill the man found dead in the street. I love the descriptions of Charleston and the old homes.
I can see myself going along with Liz on her cases.
I can’t wait for the next installment

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BEGUILING!!

Lowcountry Bookshop ((The Liz Talbot Mystery Series #7) is beguiling from beginning to end! I’ve been a fan of this series from the beginning, but in my opinion, the author has taken this series to a whole different level with this installment. She also manages to draw attention to a very real problem in today’s society. Boyer has given her readers more insights into her beloved characters and it’s interesting to see what motivates them, watch their growth, see their struggles, learn their dreams and she makes you feel as though you are a “silent PI partner” working with them to solve their case. Liz and Nate find themselves working a very complex case with an even more complicated client. Throw in Liz’s family’s usual shenanigans and chaos on top of everything else and you wonder how Liz and Nate are able to close any of their cases! Boyer’s clever diversions will keep you engaged throughout! Best mystery of the series! I was provided an ARC of this book by Henery Press and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence. I also have preordered a copy of this book for my own personal collection.

Lowcountry Bookshp is Susan M. Boyer’s seventh book in her Liz Talbot Mystery series. A chance meeting in Charleston with Detective Sonny Ravenel and his prime suspect in a death caused by what may have been her car hitting the deceased is the first step in Liz and husband Nate Andrews investigation into what really happened when they are engaged by attorneys Eli Radcliffe and Fraser Rutledge on behalf of an unknown client.

The big questions plaguing Liz include why was Poppy Oliver being blamed and why were high powered attorneys involved? The answers involve battered women’s issues, upscale clubs, members of the Charleston elite, and long ago drug connections in a faraway place.

Again Susan M. Boyer has woven an intricate tale of intrigue and danger with engaging subplots and endearing characters. The background of her home on Stella Maris, her siblings, her parents, and the folks you have come to love on the island just add to the fun and adventure. I found this to be a great story interwoven with current social topics. I wholeheartedly recommend this book!

Last night I finished Susan M. Boyer's Lowcountry Bookshop, the 7th book in the Liz Talbot Mystery Series. This one is a first for me though. I really enjoyed the husband and wife team of private detectives. I loved the family drama, the complicated mystery and premise of the bookshop, with its roll in the story and the relationships surrounding it. I found this to be a very good mystery. Even though I had not read any other in this series I found it easy to get into and enjoyable. This book is published by Henry Press and will be out May 29th.

Courtesy of NetGalley I was able to read this latest in the Liz Talbot series. This time Liz and Nate are investigating a hit and run death with spouse abuse overtones. The serious crime took a back seat to Liz's family's antics at least twice in the book. I laughed out loud about the goats, pig, and Liz's mom packing up her husband's bags to put him out. But the pygmy goat on the dining room table really set me off. I could completely picture Liz's mom reeling back in shock and having Merry take her out of the room to get valium. The resolution was satisfactory for both the swimming pool and the murder; overall another good addition to the series. This series is highly recommended for those who like southern (Charleston) mysteries with a little quirk and some humor. Review on Goodreads.

Another fun cozy mystery of Liz and her husband Nate. And of course their ghost who pops in and out. I like the progression of the mystery, and all the nuances. Only thing that got tiresome was all the GPS information. Don’t know the city, so meant nothing to me. Her parents cracked me up, and the humor added a nice touch to the story. Would highly recommend this book and author. This is book seven, but if you have not read any others you wouldn’t have any problem following the plot.