I enjoyed this book. I like the characters, each book just showcases them more. I liked how Jill goes over everything with Gregg. The ending definitely makes me eager for the next book. #PicturePerfectFrame #NetGalley

“Picture Perfect Frame" the 12th instalment in the "Tourist Trap” Mystery series by Lynn Cahoon. This is one of my favourite cozy mystery series.

Visiting South Cove, California and Coffee, Books & More is always a pleasure. I love the main set of characters Jill, Amy, Aunt Jackie, Greg, Toby and now we have Deek and Evie as part of the CBM family.

As for the mystery I found it to be well plotted and it moved along at a steady pace. There were only a few suspects for the murder and but you still find yourself second guessing on who the murderer can be. Overall I found this to be a great story and I loved the surprise ending!
I can’t wait for the next instalment to come out.

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy friends.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Kensington Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

This is the 12th book in the Tourist Trap Series. In this book, Jill is working on getting things ready for her friend Amy’s wedding. Plus she is preparing for a St. Patrick’s Day festival in South Cove. But when a woman is found murdered, and her neighbor Esmeralda is fingered as the main suspect, Jill is determined to find out the truth.

I absolutely adore this series, and these characters. The characters feel like family, and South Cove feels like coming back home. This book was another wonderful installment in this series. It is just as good as all the previous books. This book is an easy, quick read, and holds your interest throughout. I recommend this entire series of you enjoy a good mystery with characters that feel like good friends.

I adore Lynn Cahoon's A Tourist Trap Mystery series. I can't wait to get back to South Cove. The mystery and subsequent death in 'Picture Perfect Frame' was dark and unsympathetic, and Esmerelda is being targeting as the murderer. Jill can't stay away from investigating to prove Esmerelda's innocence. I love Jill and Greg and am especially encouraged by the growth of their relationship, but I need Sasha to reconnect with Toby. The resolution of the murder was a little rushed and detached and kept me from giving this a perfect mark. Other than that it is a wonderful addition (with a great cliffhanger) to the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Another favourite of mine! I'm finding my grove in the cozy mystery genre and boy am I glad I've found Lynn Cahoon. This was so fun! I loved all the characters and the little town felt a lot like where I live so it was super cool in that sense. I've found another favourite author in the genre and can't wait to read more.

This is such a fun series, and I had a great time with this cozy mystery. I loved the plot, the twists and turns, and the characters!

A fun cozy mystery that takes place in an adorable coastal town, where an amateur sleuth is trying to solve a murder. A great read!

This is number 12 in the series and I absolutely loved this book!
As always, the mystery was top notch and reminded me why I love these characters.
This book had great writing, a whodunit that kept me guessing, and characters full of personality.
I cannot wait to read the next book!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

A cute cozy mystery romance story with good characters and intrigue .
Enjoyed reading.
Voluntarily Reviewed

There's danger again in South Cove, but Greg and his deputies are on it. Of course, Jill can't help herself - she has to be involved as well. But how much can she really do between running her store and helping her bestie, Amy, with her wedding? Believe me, Jill always finds a way to be in the middle of things...even when the ones who care about her wish she didn't.

Love, love this wonderful series. Jill and Greg are so great together. And Amy, Esmerelda, Toby, and all the rest of the town residents are amazing as well. They all feel real and like someone you can really count on. I also appreciate how this author keeps her characters moving forward in life, and that Jill still remembers she has a store to run...not just spend all of her time sleuthing around.
I really wish I could just grab my beach towel, head to Coffee, Books, and More for an iced coffee, a snack, and a book or two, and then down to the beaches in South Cove and stay for a while.

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This is a real page-turner of a whodunit! A visitor to South Cove, Nan Gunter is murdered. The main character, Jill Gardner who is the owner of Coffee, Books and More, and her significant other, Detective Greg King meet the murder victim and her husband Steve at a local paint-and-sip event. Nan and Steve both over imbibe and the studio owner Meredith Cole's husband Neal offers to drive the inebriated couple back to the B & B where they are staying. Nan is later found dead at the art studio where the paint-and-sip event was held. Jill feels she has to try to identify the murderer because her friend Esmeralda is the prime suspect in the murder investigation and Jill knows Esmeralda would never murder anyone.

I loved all the twists and turns in Jill's investigation and that she shares what she discovers with Greg. I also loved that Greg is supportive but protective. I also think all the mentions of ARCs (Advanced Reader Copy) of books from publicists in New York is fun to have included in the story. Picture Perfect Frame is the twelfth book in Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mystery series and I look forward to reading more books in the series.

I received a copy of Picture Perfect Frame through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Picture Perfect Frame is the 12th installment of the Tourist Trap Mystery series and focuses on a murder of a tourist visiting South Cove. Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books and More and amateur sleuth, finds herself on the search for another murderer. This time around, all signs are pointing to Esmeralda, Jill's neighbor and friend, and Jill wants to make sure that her name is cleared.

I am a big fan of the Tourist Trap Mystery series and have read all of the installments in this series. This mystery was just as fun as all of the others, with the fun atmosphere of South Cove, the inviting characters and the twisting mystery. I am used to Jill being right in the middle of the investigation, but this time she was kind of on the sidelines which I didn't like as much. It was still a good mystery and a fun read, but not exactly what I would expect from Jill. This cozy mystery is definitely worth a read, but beware, the cliffhanger ending may leave you wanting more!

I just completed Perfect Picture Frame (A Tourist Trap Mystery) by Lynn Cahoon and enjoyed it very much. It is a great example of what a good cozy should be: it features a smart and likable lead character (Jill Gardner), a reasonable number of viable suspects and a host of other subplots that muddy the waters. Jill and her detective, boyfriend Greg share a mature relationship that is based on love and respect, enough so that Jill didn’t go running headfirst into dangerous situations; she willingly shares any information she finds with him. My only real complaint centers around Jill’s best friend and bridezilla, Amy, whose behavior got a bit tiring. I am glad that story line was brought to a close. 

This is a solid entry in an entertaining series. One thing I especially enjoy about this series is that there is a chronology to the books and the characters, and their lives and relationships evolve over the course of the series.

This is a very quick reading and enjoyable book and I strongly recommend it to those who enjoy cozy, small town mysteries. The town of South Cove, California was a pleasant place to visit, especially in depths of winter. I picked it up looking for a fun diversion and that is what I received. Four and a half stars.

I was given a free copy of this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions stated are solely my own.

I always enjoy a visit with Jill Gardner and the team at Coffee, Books, and More in beachy South Cove, California. Author Lynn Cahoon creates a savvy cast of supporting characters I enjoy getting to know better with each installment of the Tourist Trap series.

Resident woo-woo person, Esmerelda, has serious problems in book twelve when she’s accused of murder. A compelling list of suspects offer readers plenty of clues to mull and decipher as to who the real killer is by the story’s conclusion. The reveal is an eye-opener.

I did tire of the Amy/Justin pre-wedding shenanigans. Parts of the story dragged for me. I reviewed the story as 3.5 Stars and rounded up to 4.0 Stars. A delicious recipe is included.

I honestly reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. All opinions are my own. Thank you.

It's unusual to find a mystery set around St. Patrick's day which drew my interest even though I'd already enjoyed the Tourist Trap series. Combine that with murder, wedding, a great setting, and interesting characters and you have another winner.

Interesting as always but doesn't involve the group of friends very much. We see a very little of Esmeralda, or any of the others except Greg. Still a good read just not the usual fun I expected.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc

This is a very cozy mystery, such that there's a lot of cozy and very little sleuthing. Still, it's a well written and entertaining story with great characters, but there are lots of people and names to keep track of.

Picture Perfect Frame is a great addition to the Tourist Trap Mystery series. The main mystery was fun and had me wavering on who the killer was. There were a few "side stories" that also took place in this book, but it wasn't distracting at all and they added to the fun of the book. All and all, I would highly recommend not only this book, but the entire series to anyone that likes cozy mysteries. In fact everything I have read from Lynn Cahoon has been wonderful, she is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!

Picture Perfect Frame is a cozy mystery with a romantic subplot. I love the characters, and whenever I read this series, it's like I'm visiting old friends. The plot was tricky, but the ending left me deflated. In fact, this story was a five-star read until the end. I didn't like the way the main character, Jill, wasn't involved in catching the culprit. I also didn't like the ending because it left a kind of cliffhanger moment that I never like to see. I received an advanced reader's copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

At a paint and wine party a guest who was drinking too much is found dead the next day and when Jill’s friend Esmerelda becomes a suspect she has to become involved at the same time keeping her friend Amy calm before her wedding.
To me this series is more about the characters and their ongoing lives than the mystery itself. It’s enjoyable and I always look forward to the next installment. The cover art is always wonderful as well.