A Library Lover's Mystery

In Jenn McKinlay's A Likely Story, Briar Creek, Connecticut, Library Director Lindsey Norris sets out by boat to Star Island to deliver books to the reclusive Rosen brothers. When no one appears at the dock to accept the books as is the usual practice, Lindsey and boat captain Sully, her ex-boyfriend, brave the booby trapped yard and hordes of junk accumulated over the years to reach the house. They find one brother dead and the other missing.

When two out-of-town antique collectors suddenly appear in town, is it just a coincidence or is it more? Kevin Perkins and Calvin Hodges say they strayed into town as part of buying trip through New England. Are they after something of value at the Rosen home? Is there even something of value in the overloaded home? Where is Stewart Rosen and did he kill his brother or did someone or something frighten him away?

Lindsey tries to unravel the mystery and patch up her broken

romance with the handsome boat captain Sully. Could there be more romance in the air at the library? Children's librarian Beth meets a cohort who is eager to learn as much as he can about Beth's programs. And what is Ms. Cole's secret? Can Lindsey charm her way back into Sully's heart or is

there competition for his affection?

Jenn McKinlay is a prolific cozy writer and I have enjoyed her series. Two other series she has written are the Cupcake Bakery mysteries (see previous post Valley of the Sun) and the Hat Shop mysteries. Sadly the Hat Shop mysteries take place in England, so they will not be included in this blog. Maybe once I have covered the US, I can move across the pond. Who knows?

The first book in the Library Lover's series is Books Can Be Deceiving.