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VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K Ryan
A jewelry maker takes a booth at a local craft fair to sell raffle tickets for charity with a grand prize of a beautiful handcrafted necklace, only to have the necklace disappear at the event. A lot of setup and backstory at the beginning made this a slow go until the halfway point. 3.5 stars

HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton. Another fun story about a widow who becomes a pet sitter so she can fulfill her travel bucket list and winds up in Mexico surrounded by an unusual cast of characters and a money scheme. 4 stars

WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio. I loved this darling story about a perfume maker who believes she may have been responsible for a shy, mousy woman being charged with murder, and her writer sister who helps solve the case. I'll definitely be looking for more by this author! Five stars.

MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker. Carlina and her mother are enjoying a lovely girls' week when a stranger attempts to steal Mama's purse. From out of nowhere, a woman named Tonia leaps into the fray. When the police arrive, they're not interested in the purse. They're focused on Tonia and a missing ring. Did Tonia steal it and how can Carlina and Mama help clear her name? A charming mystery. 5 stars.

RING GONE ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle. A woman returns to her hometown, takes a job working for a landscaping business and winds up the prime suspect in the theft of an expensive piece of jewelry owned by an old high school rival. A darling little bit of fun. I'll be looking for more from this author. 5 stars