I am a fan of all M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin novel's. This one didn't disappoint. The narrator does a wonderful job on bringing the character's to life. MC Beaton will be missed but hopefully RW Green can keep the Agatha Raisin murder mysteries going for many years to come,

R. W. Green took M. C. Beaton's vision to build this installment of the Agatha Raisin series.  He did a great job and I would not have known it was not written solely by M. C. Beaton.  As always, Penelope Keith was the perfect narrator.  In Hot to Trot, Agatha is up to her usual antics - solving murders, crashing weddings and dreaming of James Lacey. She is determined to stop the marriage of Charles Fraith and ends up investigating the death of his new bride. The ending was perfect .... whether this marks the end of the series or the beginning of a new era with R. W. Green at the helm.

As per usual, Agatha Raisin continues to delight! The perfect cozy mystery for those who are looking to discover Agatha Raisin for the first time, or continue with the series. A witty and fun murder mystery-- highly recommend!

I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Blackstone Audiobooks in exchange for an honest review.

I am a little behind on the Agatha Raisin series but the good thing about these books is you can usually jump in and there isn't much of an ongoing story. As per usual Agatha is between men, with the potential rekindling of her relationship with James being interrupted by Charles' impending wedding to a rather horrible woman. When said horrible woman is murdered, Agatha finds herself a suspect and is forced to investigate to clear her name,

What I like about these books is you always know what to expect. They make for easy reading and even easier listening, and I really enjoyed experiencing an Agatha mystery as an audiobook. It has inspired me to go back and relisten to the whole series.

As for Hot to Trot itself, it is an enjoyable romp. These mysteries are never very complex or deep, but I always enjoy going along with Agatha for the ride. This one has a lot of travelling and a cast of interesting characters, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you're a fan of Agatha, this installment won't disappoint.

Overall Rating: 3/5 stars

I have listened to all of the past Agatha Raisin novels on audiobook and I believe all of them were with Penelope Keith. Keith once again does not disappoint. I knew going into this one that the wonderful author had passed away. Therefore, when I started this novel I expected both some of the old and something new. There are changes to this novel that some fans will get fussy over. Almost all of the characters have some changes to them but lets me be real here: after 30 books and many years, people DO change. Some will not mind the changes or others may walk away from this novel. Besides the characters, the plot was still a typical Raisin mystery, the pace was still fast, and the excitement was there.

There was a time when I had had enough of the Agatha Raisin stories because her insecurity and pettiness got on my nerves. She is so consumed with worrying about the various men in her life that it becomes repetitive and detracts from the mystery.

This latest Agatha Raisin book is a refreshing departure. Agatha is just as consumed with the men in her life, but somehow it is softened this time around. The mystery is interesting, and the narration is very well done. As usual, everyone behaves outrageously, and Agatha does nothing to endear herself to her potential enemies. While the novel follows Beaton's usual formula, I really enjoyed this one.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Blackstone Audiobooks for my copy of Hot to Trot by M.C. Beaton with R.W. Green, narrated by Penelope Keith, it publishes November 17, 2o2o.
First off, I didn't realize that M.C. Beaton had passed away, and what sad news. The introduction explains Beaton and Green's relationship and had me truly laughing audibly! It's going to be a strange world without new Agatha Raisin.
This book is in your typical Agatha Raisin fashion, lots of sassy retorts, wacky situations and mystery! I haven't read through every book yet, but this gave me context for certain characters so I wasn't lost or confused.
There's not much else to say except, if you enjoy Agatha Raisin books, then you obviously need to read this one.
I also must say, Penelope Keith is an excellent narrator and could listen to anything she reads!

an amusing British murder mystery - what could be better!
i appreciated the forward, and how the story came about.
Agatha Raisin is classic - i love her cheekiness, abrasiveness and sense of humour.
an engaging tale of sex, infidelity and murder among the horsey set.
the narrator was very good
i have no complaints about this fun audio book

I loved this book! I am an Agatha Raisin fan and have enjoyed so many of the books, however those more recently published haven't had as much to enjoy. It is so sad that M C Beaton has died, however we are fortunate that R W Green has stepped in and consulted with M C Beaton as to how Agatha's life might proceed. This package gives us the combination of a strong foundation in terms of the books staying true to the essence of Agatha and also a fresh approach in writing to boost the content and believability. This is a welcome addition the Agatha Raisin stable and brilliantly narrated as always.

Agatha Raisin is not my favorite of MC Beaton's characters. I decided to try her again now that we have lost this wonderful author. I found Hot to Trot to be enjoyable. I didn't quite understand the role RW Green had in this book. I'm not sure if he wrote it, finished it, or collaborated on it. He did introduce the novel and describe his relationship with Ms Beaton. I still don't love the Agatha Raisin character and found way too much fashion description for my taste, but it was a good mystery with a satisfactory solution. Penelope Keith is an excellent narrator, really gives life to the story. My thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Audiobooks for sharing an advance copy of this title in exchange for my honest review. I will say Blackstone Audiobooks is one of my favorite publishers of Books on CD and downloadable titles. They have a fabulous editorial staff and great readers.

What a fun read! I've admittedly never read M.C. Beaton before, so I may be missing nuanced differences in how Beaton would have written the book and Agatha Raisin vs. her assigned friend R.W. Green. However, I found it delightful. Agatha Raisin is a takes-no-guff kind of detective who does enjoy her cocktails. The story is light, and focused around an equestrian club of snooty women. Those who enjoy "cozy mysteries" would likely enjoy this, as well. There were also elements of this book that reminded me of Phryne Fisher of "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries," which I adore.