Monday, July 13, 2026

Review: Game, Set, Murder by Monique L. Stover

 



About the Book


Genre
Cozy Mystery

Format
E-Book

Publisher
Laughing Buddha Press

Release Date
March 29, 2026

Synopsis from Goodreads:

When Madeline Quinn’s tennis coach is murdered right after the big tournament, she is determined to find his killer. Her sister, the Chief of Police, has a team on the case, but not only does Mads know everyone on the courts - she was also the one who discovered the body.

My review

Tennis shop owner, Madeline “Mads” Quinn, participates in a major tennis tournament in her small town of Sycamore Cove, California. The big event takes a tragic turn when Mads discovers her beloved tennis coach dead. She vows to investigate his murder, much to her Chief of Police sister’s dismay.

Mads’ investigation leads to more suspects than she expected. She has her work cut out for her.  With the help of her best friend Lizzy, her brother Rick, and her sweet little kitty Clover they set out to find a murderer. When another body turns up dead, they realize how dangerous this could be.

This is the first book of a brand-new cozy mystery series. It’s off to a good, solid start. We get to meet a new amateur sleuth, her friends and family. Of course, my favorite character is her kitty Clover who helps to save the day.

I admit that I guessed the culprit relatively early on, but the journey to Mads’ discovery is fun.  There’s even a little romance going on, although it does not take over the story.  This is primarily a mystery and an enjoyable one.  I’ll be sure to check out the second book.  




For reading challenges:

Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2026
Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge 2026
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2026


Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book from BookSirens and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.  All opinions expressed are my own.


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