“More complex than your average cozy, with a lot of different strands that kept me interested at every turn… On top of that, I loved the two main characters and the way their relationship slowly grew throughout the book… In summary, if you want a mystery that is easy to read, but has more depth to it than your average cozy, with relatable characters, humour, romance, and plenty of twists, this is a great choice and a great start to a new series.”

“Bowled Over Americano is a fun, fast-paced story with lots of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I’m thrilled to discover a new to me author.”

“This was a great start to a new cozy series! I loved the characters – especially the banter! It had everything necessary for a perfect cozy mystery – murder, small town, and a little romance!”

“This book is probably my favourite quick read so far this year, the amount of times I laughed out loud and was also at the edge of my seat is endless.”

“An engaging double mystery with a cute couple fans will want to follow.”

“What a fantastic opener… I loved the crime-solving duo, detectives Sara Cain and Sean McKinley – both serving with the local police, but driven to private sleuthing, thanks to a plea for help from a family friend and the ineptitude of a rival detective. A lovable beagle called Magnum completes (and sometimes complicates!) their team. The book has just the right ingredients: undercover capers, a satisfying mystery, romance, humour and a delightful ending. The set-up for the rest of the series is excellent and I can’t wait to see what Sara and Sean get up to next! Highly recommended.”

“More complex than your average cozy, with a lot of different strands that kept me interested at every turn… On top of that, I loved the two main characters and the way their relationship slowly grew throughout the book… In summary, if you want a mystery that is easy to read, but has more depth to it than your average cozy, with relatable characters, humour, romance, and plenty of twists, this is a great choice and a great start to a new series.”

“Carolyn Arnold’s first book in her Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery series brings a mixture of police investigation and undercover sleuthing to this story full of humor, crimes, romance, and vibrant characters… I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, which was suspenseful, engaging, entertaining, and humorous… I found the writing style relatable, vivid, and irresistible. This was an excellent start to the series. I can’t wait to find out what happens during the next book. Readers who like cozy mysteries with humor and romance may find this one a winner for them.”

“This newest book is part cozy, part police procedural and a whole lot of fun. I love the dynamic between Sara and Sean and I was rooting for them throughout the entire story, not only professionally but also personally… At times I found myself laughing out loud…”

“Bowled Over Americano is a fun, fast-paced story with lots of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I’m thrilled to discover a new to me author.”

“This is a great start to a new series!”

“It was easy to read, funny at times and it kept my attention… This is my first book by this author and I’m excited to see where Sean and Sara go in their next book. I think there is a great premise here especially with Magnum by their side, sniffing out the bad guys.”

“This was a great start to a new cozy series! I loved the characters – especially the banter! It had everything necessary for a perfect cozy mystery – murder, small town, and a little romance!”

“A great start to a new series… The story is full of small town charm, murder, romance and plenty of humor… an easy, quick read with plenty of twists and humor to keep you engaged in the story.”

“This book is probably my favourite quick read so far this year, the amount of times I laughed out loud and was also at the edge of my seat is endless.”