2 and a half stars
This is not a boring book--there are enough twists to keep it interesting, but there was just something "less than" about it. Also there were scenes I had to jump past so I'm not sure how detailed it got--i hate when books add that stuff.

Adventure, misunderstandings, snarky women and cocky men what's not to love.

A weak 3.

This was labeled a "humorous romantic mystery" and some reviewers said it was a "frolicking good time". Were we reading the same book? Abused women, violent ex-husands, revenge murders? Hardly the stuff of comedies. It was not a heavy read, but I also didn't think it was hilarious either.

I liked it enough, but I think some of the author's other works are better.

This is not a book I would have walked in to a bookstore hoping to purchase. This is a book I might have picked up at the library when I'd read through my first priority books. That being said, the only reason I read this was because it was being offered for free in the kindle-owners' lending library and I was desperate for something to read. I'm glad I read it though.

This is an exceptionally quick read. It's light and frivolous and mostly fun. I could do without the terrible and highly hard to believe love story plot lines, but I guess the author was trying to keep it in that romantic chick-lit category. If this had stuck to murder mystery and family secrets, this book would have easily earned a 4 from me. I guess I'm just not one for improbable romance. It always feels so forced.

OMG this was painful to get through. I was so bored by the flat characters, and their names were STUPID. Which always bugs me even though it shouldn't, but really, Angora? That is not a name, it's a fabric. I've read other Stephanie Bond books and enjoyed them, so maybe it's just that this was her early work and she hadn't hit her stride.

A murder mystery halfway romance book. Not as well written as her other books. Ok premise of two cousins going back to homecoming week to revisit the past. Caught up in scandals and a "secret" they share that's finally revealed at the end of the book was a huge letdown. Some dead end chapters & not really worth reading. I recommend Bond's "Bodymover" series.

Murder mystery following two cousins back to their university reunion at Notre Dame. Lot of false leads and misdirection. A little romance.

2.5 stars. The plot was fairly engaging, if slightly predictable. The book was labeled as a "humorous romantic mystery" but I didn't think it was funny. The characters were pretty flat, and the "romance" between Roxann and Capistrano had no chemistry.

I downloaded the book for free, and you get what you pay for, I guess! I have one more Bond book, so I'll give her another chance to impress me.

Getting somewhat predictable, but the stories are enjoyable...

OMG this was painful to get through. I was so bored by the flat characters, and their names were STUPID. Which always bugs me even though it shouldn't, but really, Angora? That is not a name, it's a fabric. I've read other Stephanie Bond books and enjoyed them, so maybe it's just that this was her early work and she hadn't hit her stride.