Cozy Mystery Book Review ~ A Murderous Misconception (Victoria Square Mystery, Book #7) by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson @LorraineBartlet

 

Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking announcement. Her boyfriend Andy’s assistant manager, Erikka, is pregnant, and apparently with his child. And when Erikka turns up dead, the Sheriff turns up the heat on Katie and Andy, certain that one of them is to blame. But Erikka wasn't pregnant after all. Was Erikka's misconception the only way she could conceive of stealing Andy from Katie?

When Katie finds planted evidence, it’s her friend and former detective, Ray, who insists on concealing it. Is it his growing affection for her that causes him to act against his training and code of ethics, or could he be responsible for Erikka’s death? Katie is afraid to find out.

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Book Details:

ASIN: ‎ B084GCHYL9
Publisher: ‎ Polaris Press
Publication Date: ‎ May 8, 2020
Print Length: ‎ 296 pages

My Review:

In A Murderous Misconception, Katie's world is turned upside down when Andy is revealed as a cheater. His assistant, Erikka, posts her pregnancy with Andy on her social media for the whole world to see. When Erikka is found murdered, the sheriff automatically sets his sights on Katie and Andy. Who better to blame than the scorned girlfriend or the cheating boyfriend?! As more about Erikka is revealed, it is discovered she was never pregnant - but Andy did still cheat on Katie with her. Now, Katie must figure out why Erikka lied about the pregnancy and who may have wanted her dead. Katie knows she didn't do it, and now she has to find the proof to show the sheriff.

Katie is a likable character. She is very invested in her town, her business adventures, and the people she loves. When her friends are in trouble she is the first to volunteer to help fix the problem. In most cases, Katie is a very strong character. She has proven she can manage businesses, be chair of the Merchant Association, and aid in murder investigations (even though the local police department wishes she would refrain on the aid part). She is also not flawless. Her imperfections make her human and relatable. I enjoy all of the secondary characters and the way the author portrays them. Each person is vital to Katie's successes, whether professionally or personally.

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