Eve Lloyd's A Deadline Cozy Mystery

Deadline Cozy Mystery #1-5

by Sonia Parin

Eve Lloyd's A Deadline Cozy Mystery Series (Clean no graphic violence, sex, or strong language) Sunny Side Up With her bitter divorce behind her, Eve Lloyd wants to relax and think about her next step. Paying her aunt, Mira Lloyd, a.k.a. Elizabeth Lloyd, renowned historical romance author, a long overdue visit, she plans on spending a month on Rock-Maine Island lounging around and plotting the launch of her new life. Her ex-husband, however, has other ideas. As for her aunt… she’s gone missing. And now there’s a dead body to contend with and a murder weapon with her fingerprints on it. A mantle of suspicion hangs over Eve and everyone she encounters has a reason to want her out of the way. Unwilling to leave matters in the hands of swoon worthy Detective Jack Bradford… only because it’s her civic duty to provide a new perspective, Eve Lloyd engages the assistance of her new friend and fellow suspect, Jill Saunders. They both stumble their way through a long list of possible motives and suspects in a race to find the killer before either one turns into the next victim. Snuffed Out Eve Lloyd, a death knell? Eve refuses to believe her choice of words had something to do with inviting a killer to the island, but just to be on the safe side, she agrees to avoid all use of any and all words related to killing. However, it might already be too late… Her run in with a local artist, Reginald Bryant Burns, has put her in an awkward position. Trying to make amends, Eve resorts to bribery, but that only makes matters worse and now…She’s a prime suspect in a murder investigation. The timing couldn’t be worse. She has a date with Detective Jack Bradford and the killer is threatening to ruin it for her. All Tied Up It’s no accident. Eve Lloyd is a magnet for trouble. On the brink of settling into an uneventful existence, Eve Lloyd turns her attention to a new venture. She’s going to open an inn and she thinks she’s found the perfect house. It should all be smooth sailing from there, but she’s developed a knack for landing right in the thick of it. This time, she stumbles on a body in the least likely place and her fingerprints are all over the handcuffs found on the murder victim. As the suspects list grows, and the dream of running an inn evaporates, she becomes a target of the killer’s rage.Despite trying to keep her nose out of other people’s business, it seems the only way she can get her life back on track is if she sets a trap for the killer. The Last Bite Eve Lloyd’s childhood nemesis, Charlotte McLain, is getting married. Nothing will induce Eve to attend. Nothing except… blackmail.From the start, everything about this wedding rings alarm bells for Eve. The location, the groom, the guests. The bride. But that’s nothing unusual. The odds of everything going right are stacked in the bride’s favor. There have already been several deaths on the island. Lighting surely wouldn’t strike again…When the groom suddenly dies, all fingers of blame are pointed directly at Eve. After all, she had opportunity and plenty of motives.She’s been framed and despite trying to keep her nose out of trouble, she’s now been dragged right back into the thick of it. The list of suspects is extensive, but she’s sure she can narrow it down to… at least a half dozen people. The Final Cut “…What sort of business person would I be if I start killing off my guests?” Eve Lloyd has settled into her new life in Rock-Maine Island and is about to open up an inn - a costly venture now that she has her heart set on getting an expensive custom made stove.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy, Cozy Mystery

717 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2017

About the author

I write Cozy Mysteries: humorous historical (1920s), contemporary and paranormal.

All my books provide a 'clean' read - no swearing and no graphic violence.

These fun cozy mysteries are intended to provide lighthearted entertainment for those who enjoy quirky characters and humorous tales.

Reviews

[Guenevere Garrity · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful collection of intriguing cozy mysteries

If your looking for an excellent book, look no further. Sonia Parin weaves a wonderful story full of action, suspense and mystery. Eve Lloyd is a smart, and sarcastic, woman who keeps ending up with dead bodies on her hands. Her and her friend Jill just want to survive their latest misadventure on hand, but curiosity gets them embroiled in trouble every single time. Laugh out loud funny and a juicy mystery, what more so you need?

[Diane Rapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boxed set is a bargain!

This boxed set is a wonderful way to read the first five books in the series. Readers will grow to know all the characters as they investigate murders and face danger. Eve Lloyd keeps finding bodies so make sure you grab this boxed set and wait for the next episode.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, interesting series. Now I'll move on to the next additions and have some more fun.

[Greig · Rating 5 out of 5]

V enjoyable

Lovely relaxing stories. Every character interesting main ones likeable. Even villains relatively pleasant aside from habit if poisoning, stabbing etc on a serial badis

[Carol Darling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking to relax

After her husband embezzled money out of their restaurant Eva gets a divorce and moves in with her Aunt. First surprise Aunt isn't home. Second surprise a dead body. When will she get to relax. Fun reads lots of twists in the plot. Keeps you interested till the end.

[sarah williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

New life

Fast paced read, Eve arrives on the island after a bitter divorce. She has an open invitation to her Aunt 's home. When she arrives her Aunt is missing, someone has been in the house. That is the beginning. Eve and her new friend Jill, are quite good at figuring out who dunnit. But not so great at staying a safe distance from the killers. Read and enjoy!

[Linda Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun new series of a women trying to start™over

After her divorce Chef and restaurants
.owner Eve goes to visit her.Aunt and try start over becoming a Murder was a terrible beginning. She meets a handsome Detective who has her as his only susp. She makes friends along the road to finding the true killer.

[Pamela Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice easy reading. Characters are enjoyable and easy to follow and get to know through out the collection.
My only problem was that they are all very similar as soon as you start reading you know the lead finds a dead body. However for an easy holiday read they are enjoyable.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A set of cozy mysteries featuring a MC who is transitioning from owning a popular restaurant in the city to a supposedly more relaxed life on the island where she visited her aunt throughout the MC’s childhood. The MC becomes involved in solving one murder and another....

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read, humorous and quirky. Finished all five books in quick time, over a nice, stay-at-home kind of weekend. Highly recommend it for those times when you don't want to dig too deep into a heavy book.

[Robin Resch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Multitask chef

Really enjoyed this series Eve is a quirky chef who finds herself finding dead bodies all the time. Highly recommend this series. My only complaint is when she found her ex-husband, he had named her on his life insurance so where did that money go?

[elaine m. suda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder Magnet

Thank you for these five exciting murder mysteries. I thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie between Eve and Jill. The storylines were fast-moving and the many characters were fascinating. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute

So I had books 6-10 but not 1-5 -- I bought them & I am glad I did! All 5 stories are so fun and I love the way Eve & Jill solve each case and getting better & better at it! On to book 6!

[Dan Rees · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frankly, the plots of all five of the stories in this set were somewhat implausible, but if you are willing to suspend your unbelief, they are interesting reads. The repartee between Eve and her best friend/accomplice was particularly enjoyable.

[cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Enjoyed every story. Every story was better than the last. Would read them again, in case I missed something. Thanks.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the dialog in the first book stilted but persevered and the later books got better. I will go on to read the full set of ten.

[Tracey Billing · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were very easy to read and enjoyable. Albeit predictable in certain ways it was interesting that I think i got 3 out of 5 right for the murderers.

[Teresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t connect with this first in series but have a box ate so read the next and see what happens

[Ann Baxter · Rating 2 out of 5]

To be fair, I only read one and a half of these. I just couldn’t waste any more time on them.

[Sybil Cody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just didn't hold my interest but did finish reading hoping it would get better.

[Short, Sweet and Cozy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read and enjoyed books 1, 2 and 3.

[Bobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The 5 stories keep you on your toes. Funny and keeps you wondering who the killer is. Can't wait to read the next book.

[Juan Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

Awesome series, keeps you entertained from beginning to end.
Likeable characters, good humor
Nice plots throughout.enjoyed it
From start to finish.

[hana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightful and fun cozy read

This series is so much fun and easy read. Eve is smart and sarcastic, keep ending up finding dead bodies. I enjoyed the humorous friendships between Eve and Jill