This was a cute, fast paced mystery. The atmosphere was good and was believable that it was set in Hawaii. Definitely a good summer read!

This just didn't sit well with me. There are some elements that I enjoyed, most notable are Charlie's comebacks. She's just hilarious! The other characters and the whole story, though, I just think that in trying new avenues, it's better to start little and let it build overtime.

I love a good cozy mystery and i quite enjoyed this one. the cover caught my eye and gave this new to me author a try. I wasnt disappointed! Loved the characters and the humor. Easy read.

I had fun visiting beautiful Hawaii and solving a cozy mystery on this very cold and snowy day where I live! This was a quick and witty book and would make a perfect beach read. Surprisingly, this is a debut novel and first in the Charlotte Gibson series, it is written well with fun, quirky characters. Thank you Netgalley, BooksGoSocial, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. Available now

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. I absolutely enjoyed the writing style of this author. This book is very fast paced and enjoyable. It'll keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page trying to figure out who did it and why they did it. I enjoyed how it is a tight knit community. I absolutely highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. This book is in stores for $12.99 (USD).

Charlotte "Charlie" Gibson has several issues - she's on the run from the mob, living with her Mom and trying not to eat all the ice cream at her new job. When a customer is murdered after Charlie serves him an ice cream cone, Charlie decides to find the killer and collect the reward mone the dead man's company is offering. Add in two senior sleuths, a best friend and Mom who worry, a handsome law enforcement officer and the beautiful and exotic paradise of Maui and you have a keep you reading and laughing mystery you'll love!


I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Do all murder mysteries have to include an inept women? I have read entirely too many stories in which someone who is just half adding life starts solving crimes.

I loved Charlotte as a protagnist. The setting of Maui was fun and the supporting characters colorful and fun, . This is a series I look forward to returning to. I was hooked from the first page. The writing is superb and enthralling and overall, I just loved this book.

I actually listened to this book as an audiobook also provided to me by netgalley and i absolutely loved it! i found the storyline so engaging and loved the two older characters. i think they contrasted so well with the protagonist. i adored how the book was so heavily focused on females and although there was a slight love interest it was more about friends and family which was so positive and refreshing. it was very easy to follow and i look forward to reading more books in the series.

I had the ebook with me when I got the chance to listen to the audiobook, and I took it. It was an interesting experience as the narrator kept me hooked until the end.
We begin with our leading lady in a tight spot, she is being held at gunpoint, and things do not get better from that point on. This first part is when Charlie is on mainland USA, and she is leading a small life with a variety of jobs, enough to sustain her for extended periods.
The events in the first chapter slowly precipitate her leaving for her sort-of hometown of Hawaii. Her mother and best friend are on the island, and she now wants to build a temporary life until she can run back 'home'.
This thought process does not last long since opportunities come her way to better her life and maybe even help her family and friends. It is a pretty solid start to a series, and I liked the reason that facilitated her investigation. This latter part is usually not as believable in many of the cozy mysteries that I pick up, but here there is an obvious need for the tale to turn the way it did. The build-up was good, and the characters were very entertaining. The mystery's conclusion was mildly surprising but not completely out of the blue.
I might not have liked it as much if I had read it (I wouldn't know now since I have the individual voices in my head). I would read the rest of the series (given a chance) and recommend it to others who like this genre.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

Aloha Alibi is the début in the Charlotte Gibson Mystery series by Jasmine Webb. Charlotte, or Charlie as she is known, is on her way back to Maui, penniless. When a businessman is murdered she sees an opportunity to make herself some cash as a reward is on offer to the person who finds the culprit.

This is a quirky, witty and highly amusing read with some delightful characterisation. I especially liked the two septuagenarians, Dot and Rosie, helping Charlie. I can't wait to read the second book in the series, 'Maui Murder'. Very highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle by BooksGoSocial and #NetGalley for my honest opinion. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

First in a new cozy mystery series Aloha Alibi is a winner. With nods to true crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder, true crime aficionados will truly enjoy a unique take on crime solving.

This was a great chick-lit murder mystery book which reminded me of the Stephanie Plum series.

We are introduced to Charlie in a robbery in the jewellery store where she works where she ends up killing a notorious gangster. Threats then lead her to flee to the safety of Hawaii, where her mother lives in order to go into hiding and lead a quiet life. But the best laid plans ...

Trouble and excitement follow Charlie around, and her stay in Hawaii isn't as low-key as she expects.

Throughout the book we are introduced to some colourful characters and whilst at times it is rather farcical that is part of the charm.

[I listened to the audio version of this book, and am copying the relevant portions of that review here.] Charlie has fled to Maui after being threatened by gangsters. She's living with her mom and working at an ice cream parlor when one of the guests is murdered shortly after leaving the store. Charlie was one of the last to see him, and she becomes interested in finding the killer when a $100K reward is offered. Along the way, she joins forces with two senior ladies with some special talents, and meets a handsome police detective. This book is a light mystery that might attract readers due to the location. However, the plot is rather thin and, outside of the senior ladies, the characters are rather bland. It also seemed at times as though there were minor differences between segments of the story (e.g., a character seems surprised by something someone tells her, even though she observed that herself in a previous chapter).

I really enjoyed this book. Charlie upsets some very unpleasant people and flees to Hawaii. Though Maui is beautiful Charlie has to not only deal with the mob wanting her, but with her advice giving mother Charlie's stress triples. When a reward is offered for finding the killer of a prominent businessman, Charlie sees a way out!

This is the first in a new series and the main character Charlotte (Charlie) had me chuckling from the beginning. She is sassy and doesn't put up with much. That tends to get her into trouble quite often. This time, she angers the wrong people and decides to get out of town until everything cools down. She goes to Hawaii to visit her mother. She reconnects with her childhood friend and gets a job at an ice cream shop. Of course trouble always finds her and she decides to investigate when a customer is murdered after leaving the ice cream shop to get the reward money. Two elderly ladies are also investigating and the three of them decide to team up. Will Charlie be able to stay out of trouble? Who are these old ladies? Will they be able to find the murderer before the murderer decides that they are too close for comfort? I really enjoyed the story line, the conversations and how well the characters were so well developed. I am already looking forward to book two. I hope this series continues for a long time.

Aloha Alibi by Jasmine Webb is the first book in the Charlotte Gibson Mystery series. The story is engaging and fast paced, with lots of funny dialog between characters. The main character, Charlotte, needs more depth, in my opinion; but, overall the road to solving this mystery is exciting and enjoyable. I am looking forward to a return to this beautiful setting in the next installment.

Aloha Alibi by Jasmine Webb is the 1st book in the Charlotte Gibson Mystery series, and I really enjoyed this book. Charlotte Gibson is running away from mobsters, and ends up living in Hawaii with her mother. Once I started this book I could not stop reading it. It was a quick read that kept me guessing. I look forward to the next book in the series. I recommend this book for all cozy mystery book lovers, you will not be disappointed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Aloha Alibi uses many of the standard tropes in cozy mysteries so it's definitely not the most inventive story I've read lately. The characters, though, are entertaining without the seniors being incompetent as a way to add humor. The author tries to add a little detail to make the setting stick, but it truly could take place anywhere touristy.

Despite the familiar plot and characters and rather simple mystery, I enjoyed the read and would like to read the next book if my library system or Kindle Unlimited were to have it.

I both "bought" a free copy from Amazon, and not having remembered that, received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Look Out Hawaii….
Going to Hawaii should be a joy…right? Not if you’re trying to escape something, or someone, determined to catch you it isn’t. A bit like Charlotte Gibson. Well, a lot like Charlotte Gibson actually, as she is running for her life. An enjoyable romp with a likeable protagonist and a very colourful cast of characters. A fun read and a promising first in a series.