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Country Girl in the Big City Cozy Mystery #2
Criminals on Campus
The cost of higher education is a downright crime. And that’s not the only nefarious thing happening at the local college campus. A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan Harper Bonnie is headed off to college but is learning things at college are way more expensive than she expected. When she learns her financial aid has been reduced, she realizes she must get a job to help pay the bills. And then a professor turns up dead. Can Bonnie balance her classes, a new job, and a murder mystery? Criminals on Campus is the second story in the Country Girl in the Big City Cozy Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries with interesting characters, troublesome pets, and unexpected twists, you’re going to love the Country Girl in the Big City Cozy Mystery series. Download Criminals on Campus and see how a couple country girls, and a goat, get by in the big city! Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited
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103 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2021
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March 12, 2021
Book 2 in this series does not disappoint! Another fun mystery with great characters, great descriptions and a wonderful use of words. Bonnie is now starting classes but finds out all of her financial aid did not go through. So now besides taking classes and studying very hard to make her family proud, she has to find a part time job that will help her pay for school and some living expenses. Rooming with her best friend, outgoing Katie Lou she feels a little guilty that Katie is deferring any costs. And she also told Bonnie not to worry if she needs money she will help since she won the lottery and invested it so she's doing well. So she goes on a job hunt and gets disappointed a lot. Can she find the perfect job for her when her only experience is working the family farm? To top that off, while she is in one of her classes, her professor has a very embarrassing moment when his fiance barges in and broke the engagement i front of the class due to him cheating on her. Then one of his students heckles him and there is a physical fight that gets the professor fired. And she is in the library and finds the librarian that was helping her was the "other" woman. Wow. But when this professor turns up murdered and the police friend of hers, James, is one of the investigating officers, thanks to Katie Lou, she pushes Bonnie to investigate. Doesn't hurt that officer James really likes Bonnie and fills her in with investigative information. But there seem to be so many suspects and the professor seemed to have quite a few enemies, will they be able to solve this one? I love Bonnie, she is so naive trying to acclimate to the city life and Katie Lou is such a good friend and the opposite personality of Bonnie, much more outgoing. Then there is James who is so nice and so smitten with Bonnie that it is cute. James' boss, Knox always seems to have a scowl, but deep down I know he has a heart. But you can't forget Katie Lou and Bonnie's housemate/per Sylvester a dwarf pygmy goat. I can't wait to see what will happen next with Bonnie , Katie Lou and James. You will be surprised by the ending. I received an ARC of this book but the opinion expressed here are strictly my own.
March 14, 2021
Although this is only the second book in this series it already feels like a favourite, The concept is quite simple, but nonetheless very effective: a young woman called Bonnie, who has grown up on a farm, moves to the city to attend university, she moves in with a school friend who has an apartment where she has lived since she left the country town having won a lot of money on the lottery. Oh and they share the apartment with a goat that suffers from dwarfism.
Being a cozy mystery series there are of course suspicious deaths, in this book it is one of Bonnie's professors who gets killed, just after his girlfriend bursts into his class and throws her ring back at him because she has just found out that he was already engaged to another woman.
Inevitably there are several suspects and the police don't seem to be able to solve the mystery. Bonnie is friendly with a local detective, but not as friendly as he would like to be, and she manages to find various clues which she passes to him, and eventually manages to find the culprit.
Alongside this sleuthing Bonnie finds out that she isn't going to get as much financial assistance as she thought, so she has to try and find a job to pay for her tuition fees, which turns out to be easier said than done.
I enjoyed this book because there are some very amusing characters, a clever plot and a satisfying amount about Bonnie's life away from the mystery, which makes the whole book much more readable, and fun.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Being a cozy mystery series there are of course suspicious deaths, in this book it is one of Bonnie's professors who gets killed, just after his girlfriend bursts into his class and throws her ring back at him because she has just found out that he was already engaged to another woman.
Inevitably there are several suspects and the police don't seem to be able to solve the mystery. Bonnie is friendly with a local detective, but not as friendly as he would like to be, and she manages to find various clues which she passes to him, and eventually manages to find the culprit.
Alongside this sleuthing Bonnie finds out that she isn't going to get as much financial assistance as she thought, so she has to try and find a job to pay for her tuition fees, which turns out to be easier said than done.
I enjoyed this book because there are some very amusing characters, a clever plot and a satisfying amount about Bonnie's life away from the mystery, which makes the whole book much more readable, and fun.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2021
Bonnie Boone has headed off to attend college in the city but college is expensive, especially when she finds the financial aid she had counted on has been reduced due to a paperwork mistake she and her dad made. So in addition to attending classes and studying, she is going to need to get a job to help pay the bills – and squeeze all of that into her allotted time. When Professor Richard Smitz turns up dead, can Bonnie find room to add investigating a murder mystery to her already overloaded schedule? Will her police officer friend, James Carson, welcome her to join him unofficially on the case? Bonnie is so easy to talk to that in no time she was chatting with Janice, who had dated the professor not knowing he was engaged, and Elizabeth, the ex-fiancée who had a big fight with him when she found out. So maybe she could be a real help to the police.
I am becoming a total fan of this series! Just as with the previous book, I loved this story from the first page to the last! There was never a dull moment! The story was fun, crazy, and adorable. The characters were incredible and felt like old friends this time around. Keeping in touch with Katie Lou and Sebastian, even for a brief visit, is a must! Grab your copy and see if Bonnie can find some clues to lead to the murderer!
I am becoming a total fan of this series! Just as with the previous book, I loved this story from the first page to the last! There was never a dull moment! The story was fun, crazy, and adorable. The characters were incredible and felt like old friends this time around. Keeping in touch with Katie Lou and Sebastian, even for a brief visit, is a must! Grab your copy and see if Bonnie can find some clues to lead to the murderer!
March 11, 2021
I really enjoyed Bonnie's second adventure in the big city! Katie Lou is such an awesome friend to her and made it known that she'd never let her leave her education behind due to needing financial aid. Bonnie had the bad news of losing some of hers, then not long after that, one of her professors was murdered in his office. Along with her police officer friend James, Bonnie wanted to unravel this mystery and try to find a job, both of which happened when the ending was wrapped up.
I hadn't suspected whodunit right away, but the more little clues popped up, I figured out what might be going on. It was an awesome mystery and storyline. Little Sebastian the goat even had his own story this time--no worries, it had nothing to do with him getting into anyone's car this time. I'm anxious to see how Bonnie's new job goes in the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via BookSprout, and my opinions are my own.
I hadn't suspected whodunit right away, but the more little clues popped up, I figured out what might be going on. It was an awesome mystery and storyline. Little Sebastian the goat even had his own story this time--no worries, it had nothing to do with him getting into anyone's car this time. I'm anxious to see how Bonnie's new job goes in the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via BookSprout, and my opinions are my own.
March 17, 2021
I can’t wait for the next book in this delightful series. Bonnie has been busy preparing for the 1st week of university studies to begin. Suddenly she has so many balls bouncing on her plate: walking Sylvester, the dwarf goat, she and her roommate, Katie Lou, have raised since he was born; during orientation, Bonnie learns her financial aid will be cut in half and so she begins an intensive job search; Officer Joe and she goes on a few dates and when one of her professors is found murdered on campus, Bonnie is once more able to assist the police with her sharp detail of circumstances of individuals involved. This is an adorable cozy mystery—a quick read with great dialogue and responsible young supportive characters. I received an arc copy of this book and I voluntarily write this review.
July 25, 2021
REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Criminals on Campus by Susan Harper is the second installment in the Country Girl in the Big City Cozy Mystery series. Bonnie has finally settled into her new life in the big city and her classes are about to get underway, but the expenses of college are more than she bargained for. She needs to find a job, and fast! And if that is not enough, one of her professors is found murdered in his office. Bonnie has a lot on her plate—finding a way to pay tuition, finding a job and finding a cold blooded killer. ⠀
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For the pure fun factor this one does not disappoint. It is a light and easy read full of entertaining characters and amusing antics. The mystery is simple and easy to follow, but Ms Harper always manages an unexpected twist at the end. I have to continue on with the series for no other reason than to see if a romance develops between Bonnie and the handsome officer James. And who can resist Sylvester the miniature goat?⠀
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For the pure fun factor this one does not disappoint. It is a light and easy read full of entertaining characters and amusing antics. The mystery is simple and easy to follow, but Ms Harper always manages an unexpected twist at the end. I have to continue on with the series for no other reason than to see if a romance develops between Bonnie and the handsome officer James. And who can resist Sylvester the miniature goat?⠀
March 14, 2021
Bonnie faces the classic issue of problems with financial aid. And the often offered solution of more student loans really can haunt you for a lifetime- not great if you are building a business like her family farm
An overly friendly, cheating professor is confronted by a fiancee full of scorn, and loses control with a student. When the professor is found dead, which suspects are likely? The assaulted student? The women in his life? Someone connected to them?
Bonnie may finally have a lead on a job with a vet office - can she finally put her farm skills to work?
Amusing and intense country girl on campus in the city mystery series
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An overly friendly, cheating professor is confronted by a fiancee full of scorn, and loses control with a student. When the professor is found dead, which suspects are likely? The assaulted student? The women in his life? Someone connected to them?
Bonnie may finally have a lead on a job with a vet office - can she finally put her farm skills to work?
Amusing and intense country girl on campus in the city mystery series
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 11, 2021
Bonnie is enjoying the big city but then something happens and she might have to leave but Katie Lou being the friend that she is says Bonnie doesn't have to worry about financial woes and then one of Bonnie's teachers is murdered in his office so with the help of Dave the officers help she will find out who did it. We can't forget Sebastian the goat he is back with his own adventures but this time its not in the police car. I will recommend this book to my friends again because this series is getting interesting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 14, 2021
Bonnie is finally going to college on the campus of Braker University after doing online classes for two years. All the excitement disappears when she was told she is short on her tuition fees. Now she has to find a job and go to college at the same time or drop out. She was not expecting this! Then Professor Smitz and another student get into a fistfight after he lost not only his girlfriend but his fiancee makes a scene in front of the class. He was fired and later found dead in his office. Can Boonie help the police find the killer again? What about a job? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 17, 2021
An entertaining, enjoyable and captivating cozy mystery read. The story line is fun to read and pulls you in from the start and holds your attention until you read the last page. The characters are fun, intriguing, well developed and easy to relate to. The mystery, suspense, intrigue keep you turning the pages to find out what happens. You find yourself glued to the pages as you try to figure out who dun it.
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March 26, 2021
Another charming cozy by Susan Harper! Bonnie has left the farm to go to college in the big city. The first week of classes doesn’t go as planned when the body of one of her professors is found dead in his office. Bonnie and her roommate Katie Lou just can’t keep themselves from investigating despite the fact that her new love interest, James, the local policeman, wants her to stay out of it. Wonderful characters, lots of laughs, and the wonderful pet miniature goat, Sylvester, will keep you reading to the end!
March 12, 2021
Entertaining story of a country girl in the big city. Bonnie has more on her plate than she can handle. Will she find a job to help pay her tuition and living expenses? Can she find the murderer of her professor? Can she avoid James? All these questions and more will be answered in this story. Join Bonnie as she follows the clues and hunts for a job. Highly recommend this series to all cozy mystery lovers. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
March 13, 2021
Bonnie started classes on campus, found out there was an issue with her scholarships and one of her professors is murdered. She mist find a job quickly so that she does not have to leave school. She and Katie Lou do some investigating into the professors murder. Bonnie does also spend time with James helping him solve the murder. She also ends up with a great job.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2021
Bonnie’s life on campus is getting off to a rough start. First she finds out her funding had been cut and then one of her professors is murdered. What’s a girl to do? Solve the murder while job hunting, of course! This is a cute cozy mystery with a nice plot and engaging characters. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.
March 28, 2021
These characters are so much fun! Bonnie is starting college and a murder happens on her 2nd day! But it does let her hang out with James, the cute police officer. Especially since she was witness to some things that help the investigation. Katie Lou jumps into the investigation and even scales the side of a building to get into an open window! Crazy stuff! Real fun read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2021
I love this book. How can you not when you get everything you expect plus one of two you didn't
Two country kids in a city. One rich the other not. We can't for get their fun and spunky goat they had to bring with them.
You will feel all kinds of emotions while reading this. Give it a try I am sure you will like or maybe love this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Two country kids in a city. One rich the other not. We can't for get their fun and spunky goat they had to bring with them.
You will feel all kinds of emotions while reading this. Give it a try I am sure you will like or maybe love this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2021
Bonnie is excited to go off to college but it is a lot more expensive than she expected. When
she is forced to get a job to help pay the bills things turn ugly. Her professor turns up dead.
She has to find out who the killer is before she has to leave college.
This book keeps you guessing and I just could not put it down. I am looking forward to more in
this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
she is forced to get a job to help pay the bills things turn ugly. Her professor turns up dead.
She has to find out who the killer is before she has to leave college.
This book keeps you guessing and I just could not put it down. I am looking forward to more in
this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2021
What an unfortunate snafu with Bonnie’s financial aid. She is quite busy with classes, looking for a job, getting to know Officer James, as well as solving another murder. The police department should have hired her as a consultant! I am seriously enjoying this series! I love the characters especially Sylvester. I can’t wait to read the next book!
May 14, 2021
Criminals on Campus by Susan Harper is an awesome story that I loved. This is book number two in this awesome series that I am absolutely hooked on and can not wait to read more. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about cozy mysteries and mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2021
It was lovely to meet up with Bonnie and friends (including Sylvester the goat) on another crime to follow. I love trying to work out 'who done it' and enjoy the beginnings of a romance within the story.
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March 14, 2021A really fun mystery to read.
Wonderful characters and plot.
Couldn't put it down. Loved reading...
Susan Harper is a amazing author...
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Wonderful characters and plot.
Couldn't put it down. Loved reading...
Susan Harper is a amazing author...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 18, 2021
Witty and entertaining whodunit with great characters. Lots of twists and turns with plenty of drama thrown in. Grabs you from the first page. Good read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 20, 2021
Loved it!
Great second book with good characters both old and new. I was guessing all the way to the end. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
Great second book with good characters both old and new. I was guessing all the way to the end. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
May 7, 2022
Fun easy to read series. I enjoy the characters and their story lines.
May 23, 2022
Short and sweet cozy mystery.
July 22, 2022
É divertido ver com a protagonista vai se adaptando à realidade da vida na cidade grande ao mesmo tempo em que se vê envolvida em situações curiosas que fogem ao seu controle. Divertido!!
October 12, 2022
Who killed Professor Smitz and why??? Bonnie is trying to take classes, get a job and find a killer in her spare time!!! I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
June 21, 2025
This was a fun read. I love how Bonnie figured it out. Several good back stories and a light romance that's really fun.
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