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Historical cozy mystery series set in the Americana West

The Idyllwild Mystery Series, pulled from history and colored with crimes. Set in Idyllwild, California in the summer of 1912, the old ways of pioneers and the migratory Cahuilla butt up against the influx of modern inventions and American progress. Come along for the ride as Loveda Brown falls in love with this small town in the heart of a big mountain.

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feisty and smart
Loveda Brown is as feisty and smart as they come. Her experience with men has taught her to stand on her own two feet and take charge of her life--a life that is in peril from an ex-husband and some crazy residents who inhabit the town of Idyllwild in 1912. Sleuthing her way through a series of murders to answer the questions that keep niggling at her, Loveda is a woman to be reckoned with.
  
 
 
  
 
 Wendy Schultz 
 
2023-11-22
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Good!
A good historical mystery! Great start to a fun series!
  
 
 
  
 
 SHERRY PRIDDY 
 
2023-05-19
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Delightful
Having grown up in Idyllwild, it was fun reliving the place through the characters in these fun and interesting mysteries. More please.
  
 
 
  
 
 Kindle Customer 
 
2023-03-31
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Shoes, gunshots, and confusion
I was amazed as I started to get into this story. There's nothing but excitement and unexpected turns. There's A hint of the West, but definitely not a western. On to the next book.
  
 
 
  
 
 Kindle Customer 
 
2023-02-18
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Love her!
My favorite genre is historical fiction, so when I discovered this book based in my hometown I had to read it! Now I’m in Book 3 and enjoying each chapter. The characters are so clear in my mind thanks to the fine but not overdone descriptions; I would recognize Loveda walking down the street! Sweet but definitely not sappy.
  
 
 
  
 
 Amazon Customer 
 
2023-02-03
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Marvelous mystery in 1912 California
An artfully crafted mystery set in the not-quite-so-old west. The author does well in casting suspicion on a number of characters before finally revealing the culprit. The confrontation with the protagonist is thrilling. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series!
  
 
 
  
 
 John spearman 
 
2022-07-15
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Charming
A fun romp in the San Bernardino mountains in 1912.The characters are well developed and sympathetic.Plot lines are intricate enough to keep you from putting the book down until you are done.
  
 
 
  
 
 Amazon Customer 
 
2022-06-09
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

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