Carrie Singleton's wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away. But then a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue. The victim is Billy Carpenter, a man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The police believe Billy’s two alleged co-conspirators, Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez killed him, and are looking for the money. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found. With no leads and a week to go before her big day, Carrie is hunting for clues. She hopes to wrap up this investigation before she and Dylan tie the knot.
This story saddens me because it's the last one in a wonderful series that I have enjoyed immensely. As soon as I read that the main character was getting married, I had a feeling of doom because that usually means that the series is coming to an end. I have loved the characters, I have enjoyed the plots, and the settings have made me want to discover and travel to that area of the country. I will always recommend this series but I'm still sad and a little annoyed. Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

Nice atmosphere and quirky ideas, but too chaotic and underdeveloped to truly engage. Not the cozy escape I hoped for.

This book was good! I liked the storyline and the characters! The mystery was well done and kept my interest. I would recommend this book to everyone!

My heart is so sad that this is the last book in the Haunted Library series. But I respect the author, Allison Brook, if she feels she has taken the cast of characters as far as she feels she can. But I will miss Carrie, Dylan, and the rest of the people of Clover Ridge, CT. The murder mystery will pull you in and all of the twists and turns will have you flipping through the pages absorbing every word. A lot is going on and Carrie, as is typical, is in the thick of it. She is also trying to solve the murder mystery but also find closure and absolution for someone who was wrongly accused of murder more than 400 years ago. While you could read this book as a standalone, I encourage you to grab the first book and experience one adventure after another in the haunted library.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Booked on Murder was another Perfect Escape. Phenomenal characters, a strong mystery, and a beautiful wedding bring the marvelous mystery series to a close.

The entire Haunted Library Mystery Series is fun and entertaining. Each can be read on its own but for maximum enjoyment start at the beginning and escape into every one.

Fun, fast-paced mystery. This mystery kept me guessing until the very end! I loved the set up and the background of the wedding. The mystery was very intriguing. The characters are well fleshed out and true to life. I love Carrie and think she’s someone I’d love to meet in real life. The plot was fully formed and very interesting. This book was so good and I highly recommend it!

In this final installment in the Haunted Library series, several plot lines intertwine. They include a historical diary that goes missing, a bank robbery, the mysterious appearance of a dead body, and a wedding! Carrie and Dylan are ready to tie the knot, but several other happenings get in the way. Read this cozy mystery to find out if their wedding takes place!

Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal activity, lots of details, and several different threads of action will find this a fun and puzzling read. There is a lot of detail about the wedding too, getting readers in the spirit of the event. Although it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I love the covers to all 8 books in this series. This one did not disappoint and I loved the mystery.
Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.
Carrie is such a relatable character and I look forward to the next.
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Booked on Murder is the 8th book in the Haunted Library series and i missed a bit because this was the last book in the series. The mystery was great and the characters were so captivating i was immediately hooked to the story. I've been reading the previous books and i feel like the author closed the series in such a perfect and satisfying way. I really enjoyed this book and i'm really enjoying the series while reading the previous ones. It was such a good plot, full of intrigue throughout the pages.

Booked on Murder, the 8th book in The Haunted Library series, is another great addition to this series. In the last book we met Victor Zalinka, a local businessman who became friends with Carrie and Dylan. His beautiful home is the site of their wedding. Victor is out of town, but Carrie has things to check at the house. When she arrives, she a body on the lawn of their venue. He is identified as Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The money was never recovered, but apparently it had been buried on the property. It is now missing, so immediately the police suspect Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez, the other two suspects in the robbery. When Luke ends up dead as well, the search is on for Tino, who has disappeared. It is only a week before the wedding, but Carrie wants to solve this murder, so nothing hangs over their heads on their big day.

Booked on Murder is the final book in this series, so I have to say goodbye to some of my favourite characters. Allison Brook does a wonderful job of tying up loose ends and giving everyone an ending. This story had a great mystery, with some wonderful characters and side stories. I will say that yes, Carrie and Dylan do tie the knot, but it was touch and go for awhile. Dylan was with Carrie all the way solving this one, until just at the end, when she ends up in a dangerous situation. All I will say is that this series ended with my favourite one of all. I enjoyed the plot, the investigation, the side stories and the finale.

I hopped into this series with this book and I loved it so much I now have to go back and read books 1-7! This was my 1st book by Allison Brook but clearly will not be my last!

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Going out on a low. Not a fan of <spoiler>child ghosts</spoiler> in a cozy mystery. Talk about depressing. But I'm kind of glad this is the final book as too many cozy mysteries go on for far too long.

Another good mystery in this cozy series. It was good to catch up with the characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a satisfying end the series that I've read from book 1. I really enjoyed seeing the growth in characters and in their relationships. Although I would love to see what Carrie's life is like in this new phase she has begun, I'm happy with the way everything turned out. I enjoyed the mystery in this one, but mostly I loved seeing Carrie find happiness.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an eARC of Booked on Murder in exchange for an honest review.

The first line was what cached my attention and made me picked this book. I did not know it was the 8th book in a series but that´s on me for not checking beforehand, but leaving aside the things I did not understand because of my mistake, I found the story pretty interesting and captivating, maybe someday I will read all the books.

When I realized that this eighth installment in the Haunted Library Mystery series was also the last one. I HAD to go back and read the series from the beginning. It made me miss my review window, but I don't regret all the wonderful time spent with librarian Carrie Singleton and the fun cast of characters. I quickly became attached to Carrie and enjoyed watching her and her relationships grow and evolve. Every book in this series has a compelling mystery, but I especially enjoyed that in this book, it also revolved around Carrie and Dylan's wedding. I was sad to see this series end but definitely recommend to anyone who loves fun mysteries with a touch of romance and a lovable ghost. Thank you to #NetGalley and #CrookedLaneBooks for the opportunity to read #BookedonMurder by #AllisonBrook #cozymystery #librarian #ghost #romance

Love books, love cosy, love a bit of a mystery and enjoyed all those aspects of this book/story. Librarian Carrie Singleton caught my interest and loved her as a character and her sleuthing ways. I have to say I have not read any of the other books in this series but think I might have to search them out as I enjoyed the authors writing.

As this was the last book of a series (I think) I felt I may have missed a bit by not reading the others but all in all I could still read and enjoy it as a standalone. I'm off in search of the other books now!

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Librarian Carrie Singleton must catch a killer before she can say “I do,” in the 8th delightful installment in Agatha Award-nominee Allison Brook’s Haunted Library Mystery series.

Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.

The victim turns out to be Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The stolen money he’d buried is gone and Carrie and the police suspect Billy’s two alleged co-conspirators, his friends Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found.

With no leads and only a week to go before her big day, Carrie is on the hunt for clues. She hopes to wrap up this investigation with a neat bow before she and Dylan tie the knot. Carrie has something old, something new, and something borrowed ready for her walk down the aisle. Now she needs to find the killer without becoming the ‘something blue.’
This was my first and certainly not last read by Allison Brook. I need to go read the others books in this series immediately. I loved it from start to finish. The plot was easy to follow. The characters were relatable and easy to like. Will recommend to others.

When Carrie Singletons receives an assignment from her boss to write an article about a local woman who was hanged for being a witch in 1652, little does she know the mystery will take a murderous present day turn. With Carrie planning her upcoming wedding she has to deal with food, decorations, music and murder!

I love this series! Carrie has grown from a young, woman searching for her place in life and career. Now, she's become a pillar of her community and the library in which she works., while marrying the love of her life. All the while, solving mysteries. This book is a perfect Halloween read!

I received an ARC from NetGalleyand the opinion expressed is my own.

A good finale to a cozy series I have really enjoyed. The mystery of this one kept me guessing and there’s a couple of additional story layers that added to the overall story too. I’m sorry to see this series end as it’s been one of my must reads since the beginning. A solid cozy experience!