Samantha Hastings
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- Andra namn
- Larsen, Samantha (uses for murder mystery works)
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- female
- Nationalitet
- USA
- Bostadsorter
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Utbildning
- Brigham Young University
University of North Texas
University of Reading - Agent
- The Unter Agency
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Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery) av Samantha Larsen
I enjoyed this historical mystery filled with love and hate. I do wish I had read some of the other stories in this series so I would have understood some of the characters a little better. I loved how Tiffany was a very tolerant person and she tries to teach others this. I loved all the different people that could have committed the murder. I really enjoyed the Duke of Beaufort. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
I absolutely loved Once Upon a Murder! It’s a fabulous historical mystery with such endearing characters. I thoroughly enjoyed A Novel Disguise & this second book in the Lady Librarian Mystery series is even better if possible.
Miss Tiffany Woodall’s a 40 year old spinster who’s also the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort. She’s intelligent, humorous, and has the brilliant ability to solve mysteries. She fell in love with Mr. Samir Lathrop, a bookseller and local constable when they solved the murder of her brother. When a dead body is found near Tiffany’s cottage, she becomes the prime suspect, but when she’s exonerated Samir is accused. It’s up to Tiffany to solve the mystery & clear Samir’s name.
I loved this Georgian era mystery/romance! Tiffany is such a great character and I loved getting further glimpses into her personality. Though she’s a spinster, she longs for motherhood and a chance at love. I also love Samir and was really thrown for a loop when a secret he’s been hiding is revealed. It threatens his relationship with Tiffany and causes all kinds of chaos. I love the chemistry he has with Tiffany and was hoping there would be a way for them to be together.
The mystery was so good with all kinds of twists and turns. There are a host of suspects and I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was. It’s a race against time and all comes down to a court trial in the last few chapters in the story. While everything was expertly wrapped up with a nice bow, I’m hoping that the series will continue. I thoroughly enjoy these characters and can’t wait to see the next chapter in their lives.
Highly recommend to those who enjoy romantic, closed door, cozy historical mysteries! Though Once Upon a Murder could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading A Noble Disguise first. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (mer)
Miss Tiffany Woodall’s a 40 year old spinster who’s also the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort. She’s intelligent, humorous, and has the brilliant ability to solve mysteries. She fell in love with Mr. Samir Lathrop, a bookseller and local constable when they solved the murder of her brother. When a dead body is found near Tiffany’s cottage, she becomes the prime suspect, but when she’s exonerated Samir is accused. It’s up to Tiffany to solve the mystery & clear Samir’s name.
I loved this Georgian era mystery/romance! Tiffany is such a great character and I loved getting further glimpses into her personality. Though she’s a spinster, she longs for motherhood and a chance at love. I also love Samir and was really thrown for a loop when a secret he’s been hiding is revealed. It threatens his relationship with Tiffany and causes all kinds of chaos. I love the chemistry he has with Tiffany and was hoping there would be a way for them to be together.
The mystery was so good with all kinds of twists and turns. There are a host of suspects and I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was. It’s a race against time and all comes down to a court trial in the last few chapters in the story. While everything was expertly wrapped up with a nice bow, I’m hoping that the series will continue. I thoroughly enjoy these characters and can’t wait to see the next chapter in their lives.
Highly recommend to those who enjoy romantic, closed door, cozy historical mysteries! Though Once Upon a Murder could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading A Noble Disguise first. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (mer)
Accused of murder!
Lively, pirate playing governess, forty year old Tiffany Woodall, who’s the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort is in love with Indian Samir Lathrope. He’s the bookshop owner and constable in the village of Mapledown. Tiffany is also teaching the six year old Duke using unusual and quite joyful methods. I’m in love with her wonderful joie de vivre.
However their relationship is strained when Tiffany becomes the suspect in the murder of ex footman and altogether womaniser Bernard Coram, and Tiffany is arrested.
Not only that Tiffany discovers that Samir has been married for the last ten years. His pregnant wife Evie turns up in the village long enough to have the baby and depart, leaving Tiffany literally holding the baby.
To cap it off, Samir is accused of murdering Bernard. A trial date is set and Tiffany must do all she can to have Samir acquitted.
Interesting fact emerges about how the common folk went about divorcing. The husband would sell his wife at a fair.
A somewhat cozy 1784 Georgian Mystery with heaps of charm and plenty of action.
A Crooked Lane ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.… (mer)
Lively, pirate playing governess, forty year old Tiffany Woodall, who’s the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort is in love with Indian Samir Lathrope. He’s the bookshop owner and constable in the village of Mapledown. Tiffany is also teaching the six year old Duke using unusual and quite joyful methods. I’m in love with her wonderful joie de vivre.
However their relationship is strained when Tiffany becomes the suspect in the murder of ex footman and altogether womaniser Bernard Coram, and Tiffany is arrested.
Not only that Tiffany discovers that Samir has been married for the last ten years. His pregnant wife Evie turns up in the village long enough to have the baby and depart, leaving Tiffany literally holding the baby.
To cap it off, Samir is accused of murdering Bernard. A trial date is set and Tiffany must do all she can to have Samir acquitted.
Interesting fact emerges about how the common folk went about divorcing. The husband would sell his wife at a fair.
A somewhat cozy 1784 Georgian Mystery with heaps of charm and plenty of action.
A Crooked Lane ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.… (mer)
I’ve had this book sitting in my to read pile for a while now and I’m wondering why I didn’t pick it up sooner! I’m a sucker for fairytale retellings, and The Marquess and the Runaway Lady is loosely based on one of my favorites, Cinderella. With endearing characters, humor, some dastardly villains, and a menagerie of animals, this book quickly captured my attention and was hard to put down.
I loved Louisa! She’s the main character who was treated so shabbily by her relations after her parents died. She’s secretly an heiress, but forced to live more like a servant. When faced with the prospect of being forced to marry her despicable cousin, she runs away with the help of the servants. She encounters a handsome marquess who mistakes her for a runaway governess and she soon finds herself at the marquess’ home with his younger sisters and their various exotic pets, including snakes.
Wick, the Marquess of Cheswick, is shocked to learn that the woman he thought was his sisters’ runaway governess is actually an heiress from a neighboring estate. He immediately wants to return her to her home, but when he learns of her cruel treatment, he decides to help her. He’s attracted to the red-headed beauty, but doesn’t feel worthy of starting a relationship with her due to a tragedy that happened in his youth. He ends up packing her, his sisters, and several kittens off to London where Louisa can fulfill her dream of a season and hopefully gain control over her inheritance.
I ended up falling in love with Louisa and Wick! Wick is such a caring, thoughtful brother despite the antics of his younger sisters. He has such a great relationship with his siblings and friends which makes Louisa trust him and leads to her falling in love with him. Louisa is such a sweet young woman who really grows throughout the book. She goes from a subservient mouse to a tower of strength. Once she realizes the lies that her guardians fed her through the years, she becomes more confident in herself. Don’t get on the bad side of her sewing needle either! I loved her ingenuity and the friendships she forms not only with Wick but with each of his sisters, especially Mantheria.
I’m excited for the next book in the series and hope Mantheria gets a happily ever after! Despite the fact that this is a Harlequin romance, it’s what I would consider clean. There are a few innuendos and some mildly spicy kissing scenes (French kissing), but other than that, it’s a tame, wholesome Regency romance. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (mer)
I loved Louisa! She’s the main character who was treated so shabbily by her relations after her parents died. She’s secretly an heiress, but forced to live more like a servant. When faced with the prospect of being forced to marry her despicable cousin, she runs away with the help of the servants. She encounters a handsome marquess who mistakes her for a runaway governess and she soon finds herself at the marquess’ home with his younger sisters and their various exotic pets, including snakes.
Wick, the Marquess of Cheswick, is shocked to learn that the woman he thought was his sisters’ runaway governess is actually an heiress from a neighboring estate. He immediately wants to return her to her home, but when he learns of her cruel treatment, he decides to help her. He’s attracted to the red-headed beauty, but doesn’t feel worthy of starting a relationship with her due to a tragedy that happened in his youth. He ends up packing her, his sisters, and several kittens off to London where Louisa can fulfill her dream of a season and hopefully gain control over her inheritance.
I ended up falling in love with Louisa and Wick! Wick is such a caring, thoughtful brother despite the antics of his younger sisters. He has such a great relationship with his siblings and friends which makes Louisa trust him and leads to her falling in love with him. Louisa is such a sweet young woman who really grows throughout the book. She goes from a subservient mouse to a tower of strength. Once she realizes the lies that her guardians fed her through the years, she becomes more confident in herself. Don’t get on the bad side of her sewing needle either! I loved her ingenuity and the friendships she forms not only with Wick but with each of his sisters, especially Mantheria.
I’m excited for the next book in the series and hope Mantheria gets a happily ever after! Despite the fact that this is a Harlequin romance, it’s what I would consider clean. There are a few innuendos and some mildly spicy kissing scenes (French kissing), but other than that, it’s a tame, wholesome Regency romance. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (mer)
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