Ross, Loretta J.

This is a highly recommended, necessary read for anyone who finds themself grating against those with different political beliefs. Ross’s book has plenty of potential for discussions and healing relations between friends and family and maybe even strangers too.

While Ross's debut looks like a cozy mystery on the surface, the off-color humor and a few sex scenes create a racier-than-average cozy. Death is meant to come off as a tough good guy with a heart and a sensitive side, but that depiction isn't entirely successful. With a little more charm and wit this could have been a strong Evanovich read-alike.