Sandra Murphy

Essence of Foul Play By Daryl Wood Gerber: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

by Sandra Murphy
& Daryl Wood Gerber


Emma Brennan is ready to open her new spa. There are other spas in town but Emma’s offerings differ since they focus on the mind as much as the body. Of course, there’s always one person who has to be offended at everything. Willow, the owner of Mystic Waters, offers massages, scalp treatments, and seaweed wraps but Emma’s spa offers an eatery full of healthy foods and drinks, a gift shop, sound baths, and more.

Pair Of Mysteries Set in England: Two Weddings and a Murder By Alyssa Maxwell/A Lethal Walk in Lakeland By Nicholas George

by Sarah Burr &
Sandra Murphy


This week we have reviews of 2 mysteries set in England, one historical and one set in the present-Two Weddings and a Murder by Alyssa Maxwell, and A Lethal Walk in Lakeland by Nicholas George. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of both books and links to purchase them from Amazon at the end of each review.

Pair Of Irish Mysteries: Murder in an Irish Garden By Carlene O’Connor & Death of an Irish Druid By Catie Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow



Siobhan is studying for her detective sergeant exams which will put her on the same level as her garda husband, Macdara. In the meantime, he’s quizzing her with questions from the study guide and she’s frustrating him (and herself) by declaring the questions incomplete. The disagreement ends with Macdara sleeping on the couch, a punishment for the both of them but she’s determined not to give in until he apologizes.

KRL Staff Favorite Books of 2024

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur, Tracy Condie, Sarah Erwin,
& Sandra Murphy



It’s time to look back at the books we reviewed here at KRL over the past year and share with you some of our favorites! We reviewed a LOT of wonderful books last year, and even those who didn’t make the list were definitely worth reading so we hope you check them all out! All of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2024.