Drowning Lessons
(A Red Frog Beach Mystery)
by Rachel Neuburger Reynolds
About the Book
Drowning Lessons (A Red Frog Beach Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Self-Published (May 21, 2019)
Number of Pages: ~290
Digital ASIN: B07PZRR8WC
You are cordially invited to a destination wedding to die for...Welcome to Bocas del Toro, a remote chain of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Five days of glorious sun and lush rainforest await the forty guests celebrating Bridezilla Olivia’s dream wedding—but will a murder sink the catered affair? Before anyone’s got time to start working on a tan, an unfortunate snorkeling accident eliminates a member of the wedding party. Maid of honor Lexie Marino smells trouble, and is thrust into the responsibility of investigating, needing to solve the case before her bestie’s trip down the aisle gets tropically derailed. The show must go on.Lexie’s a little too tall, a little too awkward, and a little too brokenhearted, but she’s determined to nail the real killer. Can this unlikely sleuth stay afloat as she’s hit by wave after wave of wildly entertaining characters, including an alpha bride, surfing detectives, and a high school flame long forgotten? You’ll find yourself laughing until the very end of Drowning Lessons, a debut cozy mystery that makes the perfect beach read. Rub in some coconut oil, dangle your feet in the crystal-blue waters of Dolphin Bay, and sip a cool drink as Lexie discovers the deductive superpowers she never knew she had. Let the party begin!
My Review
Lexie Marino has her work cut out for her. She’s the Maid of Honor at her friend Olivia’s destination wedding. It sounds like fun as all their friends gather on an island in the Caribbean called Bocas del Toro. Fun turns to horror when one of the groom’s close friends is found murdered.
Olivia is the definition of Bridezilla and she’s not going to let a little murder get in the way of her big day. Lexie decides to do her own investigation and try to figure out who could have done this horrible thing. She learns more about the victim than she bargained for and wonders if this wedding will really be able to happen.
This is not just a cozy mystery. It’s more like chick lit meets cozy. It has a nice blend of both genres. The dialogue is LOL and witty. The characters are more than just a little quirky. Lexie was my favorite of the cast.
The storyline moves along at a nice pace. It’s filled with humor from beginning to end, not to mention several twists along the way. It’s the perfect beach read.
For reading challenges:
Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2019
Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge 2019
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2019
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
About the Author
RACHEL NEUBURGER REYNOLDS is the author of The Red Frog Beach Mystery Series. As a playwright, her plays have had been produced in London, Edinburgh and New York. After 25-years in New York City, she now resides with her husband between London and St Leonards-on-Sea in England. For news about Rachel and the upcoming Red Frog Beach Mysteries, check her out at RachelNeuburger.com.
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Webpage and blog: RachelNeuburger.com
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Yvonne, I'm glad you enjoyed this book. Terrific review! Have a relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe mix of 2 genres sounds good.
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