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?

Lynn Cahoon has an impressive back library that includes many series, all excellent reads. This is book #3 in The Survivor's Book Club series....as in surviving health scares. Rarity Cole is a breast cancer survivor who has opened a book store and surrounded herself with like minded people. She spends her days with friends and family and giving a assist to the Sedona PD. In DEATH IN THE ROMANCE AISLE, Rarity becomes involved in an investigation when a young woman employee is found murdered and a friend's brother is the chief suspect. Ms Cahoon is an expert on what her fans want and consistently gives us mysteries that will not be solved until the last chapter. Her series have been running for many years and her fans just keep asking for more.

The third book in this series about Rarity Cole who runs a bookstore in Sedona and also organises a support group for cancer survivors like herself.

When one of her employees is murdered and her best friend's brother is the main suspect, Rarity and her group of survivors and wannabe sleuths leap into action. Help is also forthcoming from her boyfriend, Archer, and a tiny bit from her dog, Killer.

This book is nice, easy reading with interesting characters, several possible suspects and a satisfying mystery. Well worth reading. Four stars.

Death in the Romance Aisle is the newest Lynn Cahoon novel set in Sedona and about Rarity, the breast cancer survivor turned bookstore owner. When her new employee is murdered, all eyes focus on Marcus, Rarity’s best friends brother. As she and the book club sets out to find the real killer, danger follows. A cute story, it took me way longer to read than it should have since life was pretty busy. I did enjoy it though, and am grateful to NetGalley for the chance.

“Death in the Romance Aisle” by Lynn Cahoon book 3 in the Survivors Book Club Mystery series. I love this series, it’s entertaining full of loveable characters and a furbaby named Killer. Once again the story was engaging, really well-written, and I love the setting in the desert town of Sedona Arizona.

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 . . .

The protagonist Rarity was intelligent, likeable, and the friends she made were people I would like to hang out with especially Sam, Shirley, Archer and Drew. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the story and I like where the romance between Rarity and Archer is going.

I can't wait for the next instalment!

I highly recommend this cozy mystery series to all my friends who love a cozy with a strong support system of friends in it.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Kensington Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this third book in the series. The Survivors' Book Club is back with a new murder to solve. Unfortunately, this victim is a young woman known and liked by them all. Janey is a graduate student that Rarity hired to run children's book clubs at the bookstore. She is overflowing with enthusiasm and ideas of how to make the book clubs special and help Rarity improve the romance section. When her body is found by a quarry Rarity is shocked and determined to find out who would want to murder the serious and likable young woman.
Unfortunately, Sam's brother Marcus is in town after a long absence and has secrets in his past that push him to the front of the suspect list. It doesn't help that he was one of the last people seen with Janey. Rarity now has to figure out how to protect her friend and help with the investigation at the same time. There are definitely some bumps on the road - especially since Sam's boyfriend, Drew, is the lead detective on the case.
I was really glad to see the book club take a more active role in this book than they had in the last book. It's no secret that I love a mystery solved by a collaborative effort and a mystery solved by a book club turned sleuthing club is kind of a guarantee of a winning book for me. I enjoyed being back in Rarity's world seeing her run her bookstore and her life in Sedona. The writing pulled me in from the first page and made me feel like I was visiting friends. I've enjoyed Lynn Cahoon's books for years and while I was lukewarm on the second book in this series I really enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing more of Rarity in the future.

I like the dynamic between the book/sleuthing club members. I am beginning to get a little annoyed with Rarity. She is starting to get a little too arrogant about her sleuthing abilities. I want a Shirley in my life!

Death in the Romance Aisle by Lynn Cahoon is #3 in the Survivors' Book Club series. Rarity is a bookshop owner who is establishing her business in a  new town. So far it's been going fairly well although she also has a nose for smelling out a local murder and getting involved. She has a team of book club participants who work with her to solve these crimes.

The mystery was good, there were about three possible characters I had my eye on and in the end it was no surprise when this person showed up.

I like the characters and Killer the dog, that Rarity has adopted after the first murder she worked on. Set around a bookshop is of course good and I enjoyed seeing the book clubs develop. One little twitch for me was that I would have liked to see the naming of actual books. This is done in a couple of places. However I think the series would be enhanced by adding in actual names of books.

This was an okay read for me, I liked it enough to be interested in reading the next one to see how things develop before I finally make up my mind about this series.

Death in the Romance Aisle is book #3 in the Survivors' Book Club Mystery series by Lynn Cahoon.

Rarity is expanding the Romance section of her bookstore and adding in new book clubs. Her best friend’s brother is coming to town and back into Sam’s life. When he is connected to a murder, can the book club sleuths clear his name?

The main characters in this book are wonderful. Shirley’s role was so heartwarming. And what people did for one of the children had me tearing up. The murder mystery kept me guessing - I was sure I had it figured out but I was wrong. For me, the characters and their support for each other is my favorite part.

Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Rarity is living her best life in Arizona. She has a boyfriend who actually cares about her. She has a group of good friends. Her bookstore is so busy she’s trying to hire help. She hires two local college students and is excited for the future. Unfortunately, one of the college students is found dead and the main suspect is her best friend’s brother. The book club aided by Drew’s father is on the job I loved this book and enjoy where the story is heading

I love bookstores and would love to join Rarity in hers. I always hate for someone nice to die, but it was a great story line. I absolutely loved how everyone gathered around Rarity to protect her. What awesome friends! Great story and even better characters. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

This is the third book in the Survivors' Book Club mystery series which is centered around a bookstore in Sedona, Arizona. The main character, Rarity Cole, and most of the other members of her Tuesday night book club are cancer survivors. They do discuss books in their club, but also solve real life murders.

This time the case hits close to home because the brother of one of their members is the prime suspect, and group members have mixed feelings about his guilt. Rarity's best friend Sam is certain of her brother's innocence and won't hear one word against him, even when the group is just speculating on possibilities as part of their investigation. Rarity hopes the case can be resolved before the wrong person has to pay the price, and also before friendships within their group are destroyed beyond repair.

This book is probably my favorite of the series, so if you've been following the series, you will enjoy it! If you're new to the book, you can catch on to the mystery with no problems but the first book does give a better introduction to the main characters.

I received this book from Lyrical Press, Kensington Books, and NetGalley at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.