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If the Shoe Kills by Lynn Cahoon

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bhavani's review against another edition

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2.0

I think I prefer watching cozy mysteries on Hallmark than reading them.

hugbandit7's review against another edition

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4.0

Another great installment in the Tourist Trap cozy mystery series. Lynn has a great series going here and the books keep getting better and better. The town is a place I would like to live (well as long as I am not the one that ends of dead!) with its small town charm and friendly residents. Although the Mayor leaves a lot to be desired, but you have to have some conflict otherwise the story wouldn't be as interesting.

Once again I never suspected this character as being the killer. I guess I should start looking at the least likely character but that isn't always the right choice either! I enjoyed meeting new characters in the town and hope to see more from them. I also like the altruistic side of Jill and Jackie. Hopefully it might also encourage a reader to reach out and donate some time to worthy causes in their own town.

Definitely a fun read and I'd give it 4 1/2 stars (if I could do a 1/2 star here!)

kristen2193's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

houdini117's review

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lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

caitkom's review against another edition

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5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters just keep getting richer and I feel like I sink more in to the setting every time I read another one. Jill and Greg's relationship is progressing and the shop is thriving. It's Christmas time and the town is participating in a work program, which gives the participating store owners an employee for the season. The program is run by an annoyingly rude man named Ted.

Ted ends up dead and Jill just can't help but investigate. Greg's ex-wife, Sherry is also back in the picture and trying to weasel her way in to Greg's life again. I did struggle a little bit with some of the characters, just remembering who they all were. Overall, I really enjoyed the story and I will keep reading this series.