Part of a Christmas cozy mystery series, this novel is the first book I've read from it; however, it can easily be read as a stand-alone. I love this author's Tea By the Sea series, so I had been looking forward to trying some of her other works. The writing flows effortlessly and the main characters are eclectic but relatable. This writer nails the small towns she incorporates into her books (each with their own touristy charm). It's a quick and easy read but with surprising twists.

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Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of A SLAY RIDE TOGETHER WITH YOU (Book 7 of the Year-Round Christmas mystery series) by Vicki Delany in exchange for an honest review. Merry Wilkinson’s best friend Vicky Casey and Vicky’s new fiancé Mark Grosse finally find a local property they can afford to buy; one catch, it’s the local derelict haunted house. Pooh-poohing the legends of curses and ghosts, the couple sign on the dotted line, move in, and start their repairs. However, home is supposed to be a refuge, but it’s not one if strange noises and whispers keep you up at night. Vicky assumes it’s just her overactive imagination and stress making her think she’s hearing things, but the noises resume one evening while Merry is visiting. This incident ends with a body in the yard and Mark being the primary suspect in the murder. If Merry doesn’t prove Mark innocent; otherwise, it looks like Mark will miss his and Vicky’s wedding!

I liked this book. I have not read the other books in the series, but I had no problem making connections with the characters or keeping relationships straight. I recommend this book to fans of the series and to fans of cozy murder mysteries featuring holiday themes, tourist towns, and good friends.

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Nice off season addition to this Christmas town series. The author got me with who the murder was. Nice job

This cozy mystery manages to hit all the right vibes for this genre. Between baking delights, a haunted house. a murder with plenty of suspects and a few cute dogs to add to the story, this was a charming read. I hadn’t realised this was book 7 in a series of 7 (so far) but the author managed to catch up the details on most of the background which as a new reader was helpful. If i’d been a regular reader though, I may have found this frustrating, so the intended audience matters. I haven’t read many cozy mysteries but this one left me satisfied with the result and wanting to watch for future books by Vicky Delany. Lots of interesting characters to be found in this Christmas town which added to the charm of the novel. Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for letting me read a review copy.