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Honey Driver Mystery #1-8
The Somerset Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-8
Eight cozy murder mysteries set in the beautiful county of Somerset.
Running a hotel is hard enough — but when murder checks in, Honey Driver finds herself juggling crime scenes, larger than life suspects, and a distractingly handsome detective who doesn’t appreciate her meddling.
MEET YOUR SLEUTH
Honey Driver isn’t sure about becoming the new police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association — especially when DS Steve Doherty is her opposite number. She’s already got enough on her hotel owner, businesswoman and single mum. She’s always had a tendency to follow her instincts, even when they lead her into trouble. Not above giving a rude motorcyclist the finger, calling out condescending detectives, or standing her ground in the face of danger. So, this just might be her calling. Because in her world, murder might be bad for business, but solving it? That’s just another day in the life of Honey Driver.
THE SETTING
Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, the beautiful city of Bath brims with lovely Georgian architecture, a buzzing cultural scene and the well-preserved Roman baths that give it its name. As the owner of the Green River Hotel, Honey is immersed in the city’s bustling hospitality scene — where gossip flows as freely as the afternoon tea, and scandal is never far from the surface. It’s a honey-coloured haven for tourists — and the occasional criminal element.
Please note this series was previously published as The Honey Driver Mysteries.
Running a hotel is hard enough — but when murder checks in, Honey Driver finds herself juggling crime scenes, larger than life suspects, and a distractingly handsome detective who doesn’t appreciate her meddling.
MEET YOUR SLEUTH
Honey Driver isn’t sure about becoming the new police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association — especially when DS Steve Doherty is her opposite number. She’s already got enough on her hotel owner, businesswoman and single mum. She’s always had a tendency to follow her instincts, even when they lead her into trouble. Not above giving a rude motorcyclist the finger, calling out condescending detectives, or standing her ground in the face of danger. So, this just might be her calling. Because in her world, murder might be bad for business, but solving it? That’s just another day in the life of Honey Driver.
THE SETTING
Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, the beautiful city of Bath brims with lovely Georgian architecture, a buzzing cultural scene and the well-preserved Roman baths that give it its name. As the owner of the Green River Hotel, Honey is immersed in the city’s bustling hospitality scene — where gossip flows as freely as the afternoon tea, and scandal is never far from the surface. It’s a honey-coloured haven for tourists — and the occasional criminal element.
Please note this series was previously published as The Honey Driver Mysteries.
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Published April 14, 2025
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About the author
Jean G. Goodhind
20 books24 followersJean G. Goodhind is a popular writer of women’s fiction, romance and comedy. For many years she owned and ran a haunted guest house on the outskirts of Bath and was one of the founder members of the Bath Hotel and Restaurant Association. Her experiences inspired the international bestselling Honey Driver series. She has won a BBC Radio award for scriptwriting. She also writes women’s fiction as Lizzie Lane and has writes a regular column for the Western Daily Press.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 4, 2025
Great characters but......
I really like most of the characters in these books, especially Mary Jane, Clint and Smudger, not a fan of Gloria, nor the motives behind most of the stories and the books seem to wrap up very quickly without much meat on the bones or explanation but an easy read
I really like most of the characters in these books, especially Mary Jane, Clint and Smudger, not a fan of Gloria, nor the motives behind most of the stories and the books seem to wrap up very quickly without much meat on the bones or explanation but an easy read
January 12, 2026
Average-ish
What did I like, the first 4 books. What I disliked, the decided decline of material in books 5-8. The author should have stopped at 4. Why I chose a 3 star rating? If I could have rated 1-4 alone, it would have been 4 stars. 5-8 would have been 1 star. Compromise. And nope would not recommend. Moving on.
What did I like, the first 4 books. What I disliked, the decided decline of material in books 5-8. The author should have stopped at 4. Why I chose a 3 star rating? If I could have rated 1-4 alone, it would have been 4 stars. 5-8 would have been 1 star. Compromise. And nope would not recommend. Moving on.
June 29, 2025
Great fun
I thoroughly enjoyed this series, such fascinating true to life characters that made these books humorous as well as wonderfully worked out mysteries. The character of the books lies in the background details about the hotel trade but also the antics of the staff
I thoroughly enjoyed this series, such fascinating true to life characters that made these books humorous as well as wonderfully worked out mysteries. The character of the books lies in the background details about the hotel trade but also the antics of the staff
July 23, 2025
murder with laughter
8 fantastic books. Totally gripping with so much laughter popping up at odd times. Really believable characters. We all know some odd people who probably think we are odd. Can’t wait for the next one
8 fantastic books. Totally gripping with so much laughter popping up at odd times. Really believable characters. We all know some odd people who probably think we are odd. Can’t wait for the next one
May 30, 2025
Good minus
Far too many long descriptions and too too many repetitive so=called facts it is better if you slip most of the boring bits
Far too many long descriptions and too too many repetitive so=called facts it is better if you slip most of the boring bits
June 3, 2025
Good plot twists
Kept me reading to the the whole set. But too much unnecessary description - tended to put me to sleep.
Kept me reading to the the whole set. But too much unnecessary description - tended to put me to sleep.
June 26, 2025
Read them all, good bit of fun
July 29, 2025
Fun series
These cozy mysteries set in bath are real page turners. Good character development, interesting stories, very enjoyable read. I hope there's more!
These cozy mysteries set in bath are real page turners. Good character development, interesting stories, very enjoyable read. I hope there's more!
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