Romancing the Gravestone

Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe — 2021

She suspects everyone of everything. Sometimes she gets it right. Jane Ladling is the sole proprietor of her family’s landlocked cemetery, Garden of Memories. She’s responsible for the, er, guests, but there’s a slight problem. Well, besides her moody cat, Rolex, and her sixty-two-year-old best friend’s unrequited crush on the sheriff. An extra body now rests in Plot #39. Enter Special Agent Conrad Ryan. He’s gruff, he’s gorgeous, and oh, yes, he kind of suspects her of murder. What’s an innocent—and very single, not that it matters—girl to do? Solve the crime herself. Even if she must turn the small town of Aurelian Hills, Georgia upside down. The only line she won’t cross? Falling for the first man to make her heart flutter. Nope, not happening. Not even a little.

Reviews

sani@luvterature

May 7, 2024

“when did i become a former suspect?” he flicked his tongue over an incisor before admitting, “when you looked at me with those big blue eyes.” my first cozy mystery read and it certainly didn't disappoint. i might delve into the genre soon <3

kleeya@kle4v

Apr 2, 2022

honestly, the book was such an easy read even though the events, love interests, and friendship intersected just because of a murder mystery. the main female protagonist, Jane Ladling, is hilarious, really. she is such a lighthearted, happy, and very funny character. although there is one thing that really is bugging me. there are two male characters that sort of crossed paths in Jane's life: Beau and Conrad. Beau was the guy Jane met in high school, and Conrad Ryan was the detective working the case. as the author openly wrote Jane's attraction and interest for Conrad, vice versa, I can't help but hate how they don't show any chemistry. I think, from what I've read, Beau and Jane are more likely to fall in love.

sofia 🥀@booksofia

Sep 21, 2024