This cozy mystery book club series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. This book follows Rarity a bookshop owner in Sedona whose new employee ends up dead. The bookclub comes together again to find out who killed Jamie.
I loved this book I have read the first book in the series and enjoyed it but really loved this one the story felt a little more balanced and a little less rushed. The characters in this book were awesome and I could just read their everyday lives. The mystery was ok but the quirky characters had me flying through this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series! I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book by Lynn Cahoon. The cast of characters that she has created in the series is one that I really wish that I could be a part of the group. The mystery was interesting and had twists and turns to keep me guessing. However, this has become a series that I read because of the characters rather than the mystery itself.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Lynn Cahoon

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

This series is really enjoyable. I like the Sedona bookstore setting, which has a distinct atmosphere. The cast of characters continues to get richer/deeper and it’s an utter delight. Cahoon is a pro who knows how to write a well paced mystery, with this being no different.

I'm so sorry - as a recent cancer patient, I had to DNF this for now. Hopefully one day this series will be less real to me. I'm sure it's great.

Rarity Cole is living her best life in Sedona after leaving a fast pased, big city job and surviving cancer. Now she runs a book store and book club for cancer survivors. Her book club members happen to be very good at solving crimes so that's what they do.

Rarity's best friend, Sam is excited about her brother's visit from California. She brings him to a party and he quickly hooks up with one of Rarity's employees. Everything is great until the girl is murdered and the police suspect Sam's brother.

This was a great read with a complex storyline. I recommend this book and the series.
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#DeathintheRomanceAisle

"Death in the Romance Aisle" by Lynn Cahoon is a delightful cozy mystery that combines romance, humor, and suspense. The story unfolds in the charming setting of a bookstore, where the protagonist stumbles upon intrigue and danger. Cahoon's writing is engaging, and her characters are endearing. As the plot thickens and secrets unravel, readers are treated to a page-turning adventure. This book is a perfect blend of murder mystery and romance, making it a fun and enjoyable read for cozy mystery enthusiasts.

Death in the Romance Aisle, the third book in Lynn Cahoon’s Survivors’ Book Club Mystery series, is an entertaining visit with characters who are fast becoming good friends. It is a quick and enjoyable read, perfect for an afternoon break.

Rarity Cole, the owner of The Next Chapter bookstore is expanding the number of book clubs the shop will host and has hired a couple of new employees to run them. Caleb is quiet and almost reclusive, while Janie is warm and effervescent. It seems everyone likes her, including Sam’s brother Marcus who is visiting from out of town. So, when she is murdered, it is truly a mystery. Suspicion falls on Marcus based on circumstantial evidence, his alleged checkered past and the fact he had gone out with her. But when Sam withdraws from activity and even operating her own crystal shop, Rarity knows she must find Janie’s killer, whether it is Marcus or someone else.

The mystery here is a good one. As no one disliked Janie, there must have been another motive. And in true cozy fashion, suspects emerge. Was it her co-worker with an obsessive crush? Her twin sister? The roommate who inherited everything? Or Marcus himself? While I guessed the perpetrator early on, it was still fun watching Rarity unravel the threads of the mystery.

One of the best things about cozy mysteries is getting to know the characters who populate the (often fictional) towns. Here two supporting characters are in the spotlight (along with the usual characters – Rarity, Archer, Sam and Drew). Drew’s father, Jonathan emerges as Rarity’s protector and explores a new and potentially lucrative hobby. Shirley steps out of her shadow and her pain over her husband’s condition to become a beloved leader of the book clubs left bereft due to Janie’s absence. It is fun to see how much growth these two characters gain in this novel.

Finally, while most cozy mysteries are, well, cozy, this one has an even more heartwarming feel to it. Death in the Romance Aisle and the Survivors’ Book Club series are among my favorites.

Note: I received an ARC of Death in the Romance Aisle from NetGalley and Kensington Books Lyrical Press. The above is my honest review.

I enjoyed very much Lynn Cahoon's third installment of the Survivors' Book club. Her books including this series and the Tourist Trap/South Cove series are the definition of a cozy mystery with an amateur sleuth that you can get invested in and no death messiness on the page. I also loved that the greater community of minor character that are more developed as the book series moves forward and the reader learns more about each of them and see how they interact with one another.

Rarity Cole is the owner of Next Chapter, an independent bookstore in Sedona and in the third installment of the Tuesday Night Survivors' Book Club for women who have survived breast cancer. Soon, the Survivors' Club becomes the sleuthing club when suspicious deaths occur in their community.

A wide-ranging cast of supporting characters include best friend/fellow business owner Sam, police officer Drew, local tour guide operator and boyfriend Archer, and as well as the other book club members plus Rarity's Pomeranian dog, Killer. I love Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap/South Cove series and the Survivors' Book Club series is right up there as my favorite.

Thank you Net Galley and Kensington Books for the free copy in exchange for an honest review. I will post reviews on post this review on Goodreads, Bookbub, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

3.5 stars

This is the third book in the series. While it could be read as a standalone novel, there will be a greater appreciation for the characters if the books are read in order. There are some parts that become a bit repetitive, but overall, this is a great addition to the series. It's fun to sleuth around with Rarity. There are a number of red herrings to keep readers guessing. This is an enjoyable story for those who love cozy mysteries.

Death In The Romance Aisle
A Survivors’ Book Club Mystery, Book #3
Lynn Cahoon
5 Stars

Synopsis:

Rarity Cole is taking full advantage of her second chance at life after recovering from breast cancer—running a bookstore in Sedona and a support group for fellow survivors. She’s also discovered a knack for defeating other kinds of deadly threats . . .

Rarity is excited about expanding the romance section of her store—but not nearly as excited as her best friend Sam is about reuniting with her brother after many years. Marcus makes the trek from California to Arizona, is welcomed with a party, and hints that he may stick around now that remote work is an option.

But is it just a coincidence that not long after his arrival, a body is found near a local swimming hole? Especially considering that the dead woman had recently gone on a date with him—and even worse, that Marcus has a startling secret in his past? The police suspect him, but Rarity hopes to find another explanation before Sam is once again separated from her sibling—by prison walls . . .

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Review:

The characters are well rounded and well developed. Her best friend, Sam, is very excited to have her brother come for a visit. But that excitement turns to worry when a woman turns up dead and her brother was one of the last people to see her alive. Rarity and her book club will have to solve the case before her brother is sent away for life.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and it defines the characters very clearly by their actions and words. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to look through and suspects to consider.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. These books are quite good and you should check them out.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

I love Lynn Cahoon books! I see a new one and I just have to add it to my must read list. I really enjoyed Death in the Romance Aisle.

This is where I am going to part ways with this series. Read the first 20%, skimmed the rest, and then finished the last couple of chapters. This book was slow, repetitive, and felt like a fill-in-the-blank with no depth.

The third book in the Survivor’s Book Club series is a great addition. I have enjoyed all of the books I have read so far. The characters are well developed and there are such unique personalities. They all come from different backgrounds or histories. The “book club” has developed into an amazing group of individuals and their willingness to support each other while helping to solve crimes is admirable. I have fallen in love with Rarity. She is one tough cookie and I have enjoyed getting to know her. A wonderful mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. I love a book that keeps sprinkling clues throughout the pages but doesn’t give you the shocking big reveal until the end. I love that “ah ha” moment that has me gasping and saying, “You are kidding!” I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Lynn Cahoon is one of my favorite cozy mystery authors and I am always lined up to buy the newest book she has released in any of the series she has written.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lyrical Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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I was about 15% into this book when I remembered that I was not going to request/read this series anymore. This was just solidified by the end [which was so meh and anticlimactic and was not until 20min left in the book - so rushed and unsatisfying and just meh; I like to be a the edge of my seat, or close to it and this, much like book 2, did not do that at all. In fact all I got was sprained eyeballs from rolling them so hard] and to be honest, I am really disappointed.

Look, I really like this author and have read a lot of her books/series [I am in LOVE with the kitchen witch series - SO fantastic and I loved the Farm-to-Fork series and was so sad when it was finished], but I have struggled with this series from the beginning. I have a hard time believing the MC [who I like mostly - her caring heart and empathy really speaks to me, her ability to do REALLY dumb things, not so much] is in her 30's by the way she acts and talks [there is SO. MUCH. DRAMA. in this book I thought I was reading a book about 15 year olds in HS] and the way the group is when they are all together....sigh. I DID love that Shirley took center stage in this one and boy does she shine. What a glorious turn of events!! She was the very best of this whole book, and I will be honest, there were moments she was the only reason I kept reading [the MC thinking this "HOW could Sam let her love for her brother destroy her relationship with Drew?" almost made me rage quit. You are NOT supposed to pick a new boyfriend over family. Seriously. That whole line of thinking was infuriating]. Unfortunately, it was not enough for me to want to continue to read the series. Really, really, disappointing.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lynn Cahoon, and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a great setting and cast of characters with an original backstory for the protagonist. I love the book club group of ladies and of course, Jonathan. The mysteries are well plotted and the reveals are always a surprise. The books read well as stand alones but I am enjoying the character and relationship progression, so I suggest reading them in order.

Death in the Romance Aisle is the 3rd book in Lynn Cahoon's Survivor's Book Club mystery series. I love the characters and how the author shows that sometimes, a very select friends are all the family that you need. This is a great story with fantastic characters and a great mystery. I love this series and look forward to my next trip to Sedona, Arizona.

Death in the Romance Aisle, the third installment of the Survivor's Book Club series, by Lynn Cahoon was just as cozy as the previous two installments. I absolutely enjoy this series and it hits close to home for me, my Mom is a two time cancer survivor, and my daughter is currently fighting Brain cancer. Rarity and her crew of Survivor Sleuths are very clever, the characters are uplifting, this story was an absolute joy to read. Thank You to Netgalley and Lynn Cahoon for the complimentary ebook.

Death in teh Romance Aisle is the third book in The Survivors Book Club series but can be read as a standalone, although I would have prefered to read the series from the beginning.

The story was interesting enough and it was an easy read. It was a bit too slow paced for my liking. There were a lot of repetitions in daily routines and general every day going ons, which were not necessary in my opinion.

I liked both the main characters as well as the side kicks.
The ending was slightly rushed.
I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read in order.

Rarity is happy and looking forward to making some changes in her bookstore especially in the romance aisle, it definitely needs some beefing up. Her friend Sam also has something to look forward too, her brother Marcus is coming for a visit. They honor his visit by throwing a party so he can meet all of Sam's friends. He is thinking of relocating to the area which makes Sam very happy. When a body is found near the local watering hole Marcus soon becomes a suspect. He had a date with the girl that was killed not long before her death. It doesn't help he has a secret from his past that might work against him. Rarity hates what this is.doing to Sam so she gets the Book club together so they can investigate. Will they find the real killer or has he already been found?