This was a fun holiday book. I haven’t read any others in the series. I actually didn’t realize it was book 4 until I finished reading it. The main character is Allie, a single mom who lives in Maine and dates a detective named Alec. For this book, Allie, Alec, her two children and her son’s girlfriend are spending the Christmas holiday with her mother in Alabama. Next door to her mom is a bachelor who possibly is somewhat of a ladies man. Or was. He is the victim. But who is the killer? Apparently nearly every woman in town.
I enjoyed reading this book during Christmas in July. I like Allie and could easily imagine what it’s like going home after so many years away. If you are looking for a fun mystery but are short on time, this may work for you. It is under 200 pages making it just right for relaxing with after a day of Christmas shopping. ( )