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The Wronged Women's Co-operative #3
Romance is Dead: A cosy Scottish mystery novel
What if he’s just not that into you because he’s already dead?
With the newly promoted Sergeant Walker away in Edinburgh, Mary Plunkett has decided to put on her big girl pants and tackle the dating scene. Things have changed a little since she last donned her low-waisted jeans and took someone out to the Dancing. Against all odds, she ends up meeting someone she actually likes. Then the worst thing possible she is ghosted.
Of course, everyone knows that that means he’s just not that into you, but Mary is convinced that something terrible has happened to him. And when she turns out to be right, it’s another case for the detective skills of the Wronged Women’s Co-operative.
With the newly promoted Sergeant Walker away in Edinburgh, Mary Plunkett has decided to put on her big girl pants and tackle the dating scene. Things have changed a little since she last donned her low-waisted jeans and took someone out to the Dancing. Against all odds, she ends up meeting someone she actually likes. Then the worst thing possible she is ghosted.
Of course, everyone knows that that means he’s just not that into you, but Mary is convinced that something terrible has happened to him. And when she turns out to be right, it’s another case for the detective skills of the Wronged Women’s Co-operative.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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April 6, 2025
Extremely Enjoyable!
I'd read the earlier book in this series, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed this second book more. The characters have well-formed, vivid personalities and the murder clues are twisty and intriguing. It's just the icing on the cake that the book was so humorous, too. It's simply fun to watch the sort of slapdash way they go about gathering clues: calling in family favors, empathizing with other women, and using intuition. This is definitely a keep-on-my-Kindle and reread book.
I'd read the earlier book in this series, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed this second book more. The characters have well-formed, vivid personalities and the murder clues are twisty and intriguing. It's just the icing on the cake that the book was so humorous, too. It's simply fun to watch the sort of slapdash way they go about gathering clues: calling in family favors, empathizing with other women, and using intuition. This is definitely a keep-on-my-Kindle and reread book.
July 20, 2023
continued pleasure
I’m enjoying this cozy series set in Scotland. Likable group of amateur detectives use their variety of strengths and skills to help the police solve crimes. In this book, there have been a couple of murders, one victim a big city crime boss, the second a dull guy who had dated one of our ladies — though his murder caused him to stand her up for their latest date.
I’m enjoying this cozy series set in Scotland. Likable group of amateur detectives use their variety of strengths and skills to help the police solve crimes. In this book, there have been a couple of murders, one victim a big city crime boss, the second a dull guy who had dated one of our ladies — though his murder caused him to stand her up for their latest date.
October 23, 2025
Exciting sequel!
The characters gain more depth in this exciting novel. One sits on the edge of their seat as the story unfolds. Walker and Mary’s relationship takes a new turn. A page-turner, I could not set this book down! The plot is full of twists that are easy to follow. Recommend reading this series sequentially in order to get the most out of it.
The characters gain more depth in this exciting novel. One sits on the edge of their seat as the story unfolds. Walker and Mary’s relationship takes a new turn. A page-turner, I could not set this book down! The plot is full of twists that are easy to follow. Recommend reading this series sequentially in order to get the most out of it.
January 19, 2024
Fun Read!
This is a delightful series with enjoyable characters. It is fun to follow the shenanigans of these women as they solve cases in kind of a haphazard manner. Officer Walker, Mary’s boyfriend, is adorable.
This is a delightful series with enjoyable characters. It is fun to follow the shenanigans of these women as they solve cases in kind of a haphazard manner. Officer Walker, Mary’s boyfriend, is adorable.
April 4, 2025
Confusing
I will say that this was just plain boring to me. The dialect was hard for Mr to understand so it made the whole book confusing. I guess as far as a murder mystery it was on even with the strange wording.
I will say that this was just plain boring to me. The dialect was hard for Mr to understand so it made the whole book confusing. I guess as far as a murder mystery it was on even with the strange wording.
May 26, 2025
Serious, Hilarious
This author is new to me, and I had to adjust my attitude toward the formatting. Once I adjusted, I could hardly put down the book. Excellent characterization and natural humor. I highly recommend this cozy.
This author is new to me, and I had to adjust my attitude toward the formatting. Once I adjusted, I could hardly put down the book. Excellent characterization and natural humor. I highly recommend this cozy.
June 20, 2025
When Mary's internet date stands her up, she is very annoyed and heads to his home to tell him where to go. The next day she is taken in for questioning in regard to her date's murder. The WWC helps the police in their investigations.
August 23, 2023
Best yet
These books keep getting better. I could hardly put this one down. Gentle and humorous whodunit.
On to book four!
These books keep getting better. I could hardly put this one down. Gentle and humorous whodunit.
On to book four!
November 3, 2023
Good story
Complicated but difficult to work out. If you enjoy a challenge, this is a great book. Stay engaged while reading and you will be rewarded.
Complicated but difficult to work out. If you enjoy a challenge, this is a great book. Stay engaged while reading and you will be rewarded.
April 17, 2025
fun
A cozy mystery that does keep you interested with the various characters and their relationships. A great book for an escape!
A cozy mystery that does keep you interested with the various characters and their relationships. A great book for an escape!
May 19, 2025
Interesting read with humour
May 22, 2025
another light hearted murder mystery. it's an easy read and a nice little series. still don't like bernie though.
July 10, 2025
It's an easy read, well paced and quite humorous.
October 16, 2025
Hrs to finish. Not my kind of book.
September 10, 2023
tricky one
As always, I love the WWC and associates! Fun situations mixed with hard mystery. Great characters keep me coming back!
As always, I love the WWC and associates! Fun situations mixed with hard mystery. Great characters keep me coming back!
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