About the Book
In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open their new bookstore and soul-food café, Books & Biscuits.
When Koby Hill and Keaton Rutledge were orphaned at age two, they were separated, but their unbreakable connection lingered. Years later, they reunite and decide to make up for lost time and capitalize on their shared interests by opening up a well-stocked bookstore and cozy soul-food café in the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Timber Lake. But this new chapter of their lives could end on a cliffhanger after Koby’s foster brother is found murdered.
The murder, which occurred in public between light-rail stops, seems impossible for the police to solve. But as Keaton and Koby know, two heads are always better than one, especially when it comes to mysteries. With just a week to go before the grand opening of their new café, the twins will use their revitalized connection with each other to make sure this is the killer’s final page.
My Review
It’s been a hot minute since I sat down with a proper cozy mystery, so when this came across my review submissions, I felt a pull to accept the request. One of my first thoughts was this must be part of a series, because I felt like I was maybe missing pieces of the past between once-separated fraternal twins Koby and Keaton. This is indeed a part of the Books and Biscuits series, but is actually book one. I felt like I was trying to get caught up on their background in such a speedy manner that I assumed we had already gotten those details in a prior book, but regardless of that fact, I was still interested in their reuniting and opening a business together. Timber Lake made for a great backdrop, and the cozy descriptions, delicious recipes and a bit of a quirky cast of characters brought it all together. While I wasn’t madly flipping through the pages to uncover the whodunit, it was still an easy and entertaining read – enjoyed best with a snack!
4 stars
