Phee lives in Arizona near her mother’s retirement home community. She’s a bookkeeper for a small investigative office and is engaged to one of the partners. When the partners are called out on a case of horse thievery, Phee is called to investigate a death near her mom’s community. There a lot of interesting characters in this book. The characters alone are worth reading the book for. The two mysteries are both interesting (stealing horses!) and the end results are unpredictable. This was my first read in the series and I really enjoyed it

Saddled Up 4 Murder by J.C Eaton was an entertaining cozy mystery, taking place in Sun City, Arizona. The sleuth is Sophie Kimball, who gets involved mostly at her mother's behest, very often to keep from having to babysit her mother's dog. The author's style is very entertaining with regular asides in the form of thoughts, which would start something with her mother if uttered aloud. He mother has a cadre of lady friends who have packed social schedules and manage to still interfere in her life. Sophie works for an investigator and is engaged to another one. They are currently working on a case involving stolen horses from multiple farms and ranches. She is working on the murder of the "Deli-witch," better known as Billie. Billie is a woman, all agree, who they could live without. The primary concern is freeing up the tower in which she was killed so it would be free for their annual balloon launch saying good-bye to the winter visitors.

Sophie is the bookkeeper at the investigation agency. She's good at it. But when her mother summons, self-preservation kicks in and she answers. She often has her boss and her boyfriend help but they are in Southern Arizona searching for horse thieves. Sophie is not a linear thinker, but she is a creative one. She pursues lead the police aren't even aware of, primarily because she asks questions and listens to the answers. The asides she makes remind me of myself and they are very funny. Her relationship with her mother is entertaining but not out of the norm. She also has a good relationship with the receptionist/office manager at the agency. This woman has no intention of leaving the office to investigate, but she lends a helping ear and is a point of contact for them all. This was a terrific book. I'll be reading more.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Saddled Up 4 Murder by Beyond the Page, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #beyondthepage #jceaton #saddledup4murder

Phee's mom has her running around, trying to solve the murder of a local harridan known as the "deli-witch". But the mystery runs deeper than Phee could ever imagine. Can she solve the clues and stop a killer before anyone else gets hurt?

Fun, fast-paced, and intriguing mystery with danger, lots of twists and turns, laughter, and zaniness. I chuckled many times at everyone's antics, while also enjoying the overall mystery. Gotta say, Phee has much more patience in dealing with her mom and crew than I would ever have. LOL
Streetman definitely earns his doggie treats in this one.

Many thanks to Beyond The Page Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

This is one of my favorite series, the kind that will always chase away the stress. Phee and her mother along with various members of their retirement community are out to solve a mystery on their own. The much disliked deli-witch has fallen from the library tower and off they go. Even Streetman, her mother's Cheweenie dog, is part of the investigation.. The mystery is well constructed but the laughter - that's the best part. Now I'm ready for the next book. As they say, laughter is the best medicine.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Saddled Up 4 Murder was my introduction to the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. I really enjoyed this book and laughed while reading a number of times. The story is well built and there are many funny moments. Sophie is a great main character who ultimately ends up being bullied by her mother,Harriet, to pursue her investigation in a specific way or to care for her spoiled dog. Harriet adds a degree of craziness to the story despite being an absolute pain. It's so over the top that it does add to the charm of the book. This book can be read as a standalone, as there are no spoilers for previous books in the series. Also, I thought it was very generous of the author to name other cozy mystery writers in the story. If you like cozy mysteries infused with a good dose of humor, Saddled Up 4 Murder is definitely for you!

Three things will happen when you read a Sophie Kimball Mystery: 1) you won't want to put the book down, so plan your time and snacks wisely (be sure to have bagels and a donut or three handy), 2) you'll laugh out loud (snorters like me, beware) and 3) you'll begin impatiently waiting for the next mystery with Phee, Augusta and the Booked 4 Murder book club ladies!

"Saddled", finds Nate and Marshall on the trail of modern-day horse thieves, while Phee is hooked into finding out who killed the local "deli-witch". - the hated "mean lady" of the deli. All the "twists and turns" and "red herrings" in the two mysteries were wonderfully written and everything fell into place. I enjoyed seeing more of Augusta in the book - she's smart and a hoot! Along with trying to solve a murder, Phee is getting ready for her wedding day. Reading this series is like visiting with old friends - with everyone talking, good food and lots of love. The characters seem as if they could leap off the page! By the way, we see a new side to Streetman and he is quite the.....nope, not giving anything away!

I'm deep into #3 and can't wait for the next case!

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

I'm so happy this series continues and I will be able to read new adventures of Phee, Streetman, and the lady of Sun West.
This is as entertaining as expected, Phee is becoming more assertive and is in charge of the investigation.
It's a complex story and I had a lot of fun and read it in one setting. I laughed out loud when I read about Streetman and the Roomba.
I can't wait to read the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Saddled Up 4 Murder is the 9th Sophie Kimball mystery. I’ve read each one and enjoy visiting Sun City West and the shenanigans of its residents. Sophie “Phee” Kimball has an interesting way of looking at things. She finds connections by looking into the smallest details.
Billie, aka the “deli-witch”, dies after a fall in the library tower. There are a number of trail horses stolen in the counties south of Phoenix. These two events seem unrelated at first, but are connected in ways the reader suspects before Phee makes the connection.
Phee has some outlandish ideas this time around, and the simple fact of her being known across the retirement communities is part of what keeps her from harm.
Streetman, Phee’s mother’s dog, plays an important role in the story. I admit Streetman bugs me as a character because Phee’s mother treats the dog so much better than Phee.
I missed having Marshall around for most the book. He is a good match for Phee and is supportive of Phee and all the baggage (mother and friends) she comes with.
I enjoyed the intricacies of the story. This is well-written mystery and a good addition to the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review the book prior to publication.

This is the ninth in the series. I enjoyed the trek across Arizona in the investigation of the crime. We go from Wickenburg and it’s surrounding area to Phoenix and then onto Cochise County in southern Arizona. The topic was original, the story well-written and plenty of twists and turns.

I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy mystery. Thank-you Netgalley for allowing me to read this story. I am not required to leave a positive review.

I never know what to expect when I read a book featuring Sophie "Phee" Kimball, and Saddled Up 4 Murder was quite the ride.
Phee and her mom are so funny, and her mom's dog Streetman cracks me up.
Phee works for a private investigation company and her mom never hesitates to call her when something goes wrong.
Between her mom, her aunt Ina, and the ladies in the book club, it's a wonder how Phee gets any work done.
When a murder takes place, and the "deli witch" is dead, all eyes turn to Phee to sort out the details.
This series always makes me chuckle so I'm very happy to recommend this book to others.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
#SaddledUp4Murder #NetGalley

You’re always in for a fun ride when you pick up a book written by JC Eaton and saddled Up 4 Muder is no exception! Quirky characters? Check! Mystery? Check! Humor? Check! It’s got all the elements of a riveting and witty read! There are enough plot twists to keep you guessing and just enough breadcrumbs to lead you to the right person at the book’s end. The pages are instilled with wit, wonder, and conundrums. Keep the installments in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series coming!

I just love this series and this was no different. Harriet's book club is in full swing as is life at the dog park and all the different clubs in Sun City West. My only complaint is that Nate and Marshall have very little page time as they are out chasing horse thieves.

Phee is in a more direct investigating role. She's pulled into it thanks to her mother (of course!) and this time doesn't have Marshall and Nate to use and a sounding board. Luckily, Phee is intelligent and a quick thinker and doesn't slide too much into Too Stupid To Live territory (and when she skates around the edges there's solid motivation).

This is a fun series with lots of comedic moments that never falls into too quirky. This series is a must read if you are a cozy lover!

I always end up laughing when I read a book in this series. Between the book club ladies and that little scamp Streetman, I'm always giggling at something! I can just picture Phee running around like she's putting out fires first with the ladies, then her mom, and having to deal with Streetman's just the icing on the cake, well for comedy reasons, not for Phee's sanity, lol.

I wasn't sure how horse thefts and the murder at hand connected, but I was pretty sure I was gonna find out because these authors are great at tying up loose ends and making things connect just right. I loved how Streetman got to play a pretty important part in one section of the takedown. He's such a stinker but it's good he's like that sometimes! I hadn't guessed the killer either. Ann and Jim are always good for a great surprise.

I know the series switched publishers, but I'm so happy the covers remained fairly the same. While the art looks a touch different, it's still captured the cuteness and rascally-ness of Streetman as well as the Arizona landscape. I literally can't wait until a future book with Phee's wedding, but I'm really more eager to see what Streetman does. I'm sure his picture on the cover's going to be awesome since Harriet's already got his outfit planned. If it was ever possible to feel like a second fiddle at your own wedding, I have a feeling Phee's gonna feel like that, lol. But it'll be such fun!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

This is the ninth book in this fun cozy mystery series. Phee is a bookkeeper for a private investigation firm. When a murder happens in her mother's retirement community, her mother once again drags Phee in to investigate. Phee's fiance and his partner are off on another investigation, so Phee is on her own this time. The seniors in this book are colorful characters and the antics of Streetman the dog really tickled my funny bone. This was a quick, enjoyable read with lots of red herrings. I can't wait til the next book in this series. Thank you neg galley for the advance copy!

Saddled Up 4 Murder by J. C. Eaton is the ninth book in the cozy Sophie Kimball Mystery series. Each book of the series contains it’s own mystery that is solved by the end so the books can be read in any order or as a standalone if choosing to do so. However, those that read from the beginning will get all of the character development throughout the series.

In the beginning of this series readers were introduced to Sophie ‘Phee’ Kimball who had been living in Minnesota while her retired mother was living in her retirement community in Sun City West, Arizona. Phee’s mother called her daughter frantic that there was a murderer on the loose and targeting her book club thinking her daughter who worked as a bookkeeper for the police department was as good as any detective.

After traveling to Arizona to help her mother Phee decided it was time for a change and being close to her mother would help keep her out of the path of any more murderers. A friend of Phee’s just happened to want to start up a private investigating business so a new job for Phee quickly became available. Now as the P.I.s are investigating a horse theft ring Phee finds herself looking into yet another death when a deli worker falls from a tower.

I have been following the Sophie Kimball Mystery series from the beginning and find each and every one hilarious and such fun to read. As much as I enjoy the main character in the series and her character growth throughout I think that it’s her mother and her group of friends and furry companion that win me over time and time again. There is of course another fun mystery to be solved in this ninth book too so when finished I would of course want to return again if any more book are coming.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

What fun it always is to visit with Phee and crew in the A Sophie Kimball Mystery series. There are always laugh out loud reading moments as she navigates the Arizona retirement community and her mother's cronies there. Her devotion to her 'accounting' job is regularly sidetracked as she for the most humorous of reasons is forced to investigate the death of women who was universally disliked in the Sun City West community. As she doggedly pursues clues the most surprising events occur that takes her to a reunion with her fiancée and boss investigating a horse theft ring. Honestly, it is just delightful. I can't wait for Phee and Marshall's upcoming wedding and to see what Stedman, the chiweenie will be wearing!

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Festivities turn deadly when the town curmudgeon plummets to death. Seems library bell towers can be a killer.

Phee will once again be in the spotlight as she tries to solve the case. With numerous suspects who wants the victim dead.

A charming amusing cozy that will amuse despite murder.

Phee is leading the charge in this one. Very little of her boss & boyfriend (they are on another case). There was also very little with the other characters. I enjoyed the mystery and it kept me guessing. I also like the humor the the author includes.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series. I am familiar with this area of Arizona and can picture it in my mind as Phee runs around doing things for her mom. It doesn't ever slow down and you may not want to put in it down. It was crazy how it all tied up in the end. the only thing for me was how some to the horse matters were a bit implausible.

Sophie "Phee" Kimball works as a bookkeeper for a private investigation firm near Sun City, Arizona. She's also engaged to one of the private investigators, Marshall Gregory, and just wants to have a quiet life with him. Unfortunately, that's never going to happen. Her mother Harriet lives in Sun City West, a retirement community for active seniors -- or, in Harriet's case, seniors with overactive imaginations. Every time something occurs, Harriet's sure she or one of her friends is going to be either a suspect or murdered in their beds.

When a local woman named Billie, or the deli-witch, as Harriet and her friends call her, is found at the bottom of the bell tower in the library, and Harriet wants Phee to ask her boss to investigate. But both he and Marshall are on the trail of local horse thieves, and can't be located half of the time due to spotty cell phone signals. That, of course, only leaves Phee, who dreads once again even agreeing to help.

Harriet is afraid if the case isn't solved, then she'll lose her chance to be on television (long story) and so Phee is suckered in once more. What results is another hilarious episode in A Day In the Life of Phee and Her Hysterical Mother. Its' fun, feisty, over-the-top, and one of the most humorous books I've read in awhile.

Phee, of course, has her thoughts given only to us, the reader, and they are worth reading the book alone. We follow along as she tries to rein Harriet and her friends in, something that is never going to happen, and she's on the trail of a killer once more. But when she starts questioning people, there isn't a single one who has anything good to say about her, which makes Phee's job more difficult.

Toward the end she has to ask for help from someone she never thought she'd need to -- and when Harriet and this person get together the results are truly a hoot. Oh, yes, let's not forget Harriet's Chiweenie, Streetman -- in all his glory as an amorous pup out to make a conquest and strutting his stuff while making Phee crazy.

When Phee discovers that what she's chasing and what Marshall is chasing might be connected (no surprise there; it's in the blurb) the climax comes together in so many ways that the entire thing has another funny scene that no one could have seen coming.

I have read every book in this series, and each one is more delightful than the last. This one is no different, and I eagerly await the next in the series. Highly recommended.