Word to the Wise by Jenn McKinlay

Word to the Wise by Jenn McKinlay ISBN-13: 9780593100035 Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Berkley Released: September 3, 2019

Source: review copy from the publisher.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Lindsey Norris is finally getting married to the man of her dreams--but it's not all roses for Briar Creek's beloved library director, as gardening enthusiast and town newcomer Aaron Grady gives the term "book lover" a whole new meaning. Inappropriate looks and unwelcome late-night visits to Lindsey's house have everyone from the crafternooners to Lindsey's fiancé, Sully, on edge.

When Grady's dead body is found staged outside the library and all the clues point to Sully, Lindsey knows it's up to her to dig through the hidden chapters of Grady's previous life to find the real culprit and clear Sully's name. But becoming a thorn in the killer's side is not without its consequences.


My Review:
Word to the Wise is a cozy mystery. It's the tenth in a series. You don't need to read the previous books to understand this one, and this book didn't spoil the whodunits of the previous mysteries.

This was a clue-based mystery that was easily guessable. I liked that the author chose a topic like stalking – a real concern – as the lead up to the murder. The man started stalking Lindsey even though she never encouraged him, so her fiancé and friends had to protect her until he ended up murdered. They then investigated to discover who might have murdered him since the fiancé was suspected for the murder.

There were no sex scenes. There was occasional use of bad language. Overall, it was an enjoyable novel.


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