Cathy Tully

All Dr. Susannah Shine wants for Thanksgiving is to be left alone. Just a few hours to herself so she can unwind and relax. But her best friend Bitsy doesn't think that's a good idea, and before you know it, Susannah is at the home of the Long clan, and enjoying Thanksgiving with a horde of people.

Bitsy has other things on her mind, too; she wants to make the best dessert for the family and has been using Susannah for a guinea pig. She also wants to find Hogzilla, a giant hog that's supposedly out in the woods. But first she needs to gather some pecans, so her grandmother lends her and Susannah her 'pecan picker', and they go to the Long's orchard to gather. Unfortunately, all they gather is a dead man lying up against a tree. Now Susannah is once again involved in a murder, much to the annoyance of the police.

Then a stray hound shows up at Susannah's, along with a pot-bellied pig, and Bitsy decides to keep the pig, making things more of a mess than they already are. But with the main suspect being Grandpa, Bitsy and Susannah have no intention of allowing the detective to nail the wrong man for the crime, so they figure out their own plan, hoping to nab a killer before he or she gets wind of it...

This is the third book in the series and just as funny as the first two. When the animals show up practically on Susannah's doorstep, Bitsy decides what she's wanted all her life was a pig, and proceeds to name her, taking her everywhere. The dog isn't trained much better, trying to escape his leash and outrun everyone. But Susannah has bigger fish to fry: catching a killer who's willing to let an old man go to jail for their crime. Unfortunately, the police are keeping their eye on her and don't want her anywhere near the investigation.

But Bitsy has eyes and ears everywhere, and a grand plan. Once they discover the dead man was a real estate agent who was working with her cousin Stella, they find out his name and determine that he had sinister motives of his own. So Bitsy decides to go undercover and over the top and drags Susannah right along with her. What ensues is a one hilarious scene and quite a few others along the way, most of them having to do with a pig.

Then things get hotter at home, and Susannah knows she's on the right trail. She's also trying to treat her celebrity client, but things aren't perfect in that area, either. When everything comes to a head, there's a major meltdown, an unexpected addition, and Susannah faces what might be the most desperate situation of her life. What comes out of it is a book that is both invigorating and interesting, and so much fun to read. I loved this book and can't wait for the next in the series. Highly recommended.

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Dr. Susannah Shine is an ex-cop who's now a chiropractor in a small Georgia town. She's been living here happily, but then her sister Angela decides to move there with her small son Caden. While Susannah knows it will impact her life, she just doesn't know how much until there's a murder. It's not long before Angela is considered the top suspect -- the only suspect -- and Susannah needs to clear her sister's name. But when a series of events topple everything one over the other, things suddenly start spiraling, and what once seemed a slam dunk is now a slow crawl to find out the truth...and the killer...

This is the second book in the series, and I haven't as yet read the first (although I do fully intend to go back and do so). I found this book lively and fun, with a wealth of characters that exude southern charm and grit. Each one has a distinct personality and are larger-than-life in their approach to it. Susannah, however, is more reserved and while she has her own schemes (out of necessity), it's her best friend Bitsy that brings the comic relief to the story. She's a force of her own.

The mystery itself was done very well, and I enjoyed the plot immensely. I thought this story was well-written and carried many surprises throughout; the characters involved are believable and the descriptions of everything going on brought you into the story nicely. While this takes place at Halloween, it really isn't a Halloween story, so there's that to say about it, but it really doesn't make any difference, as we're not there for the holiday anyway, but to solve the mystery.

However, that isn't going to be as easy as one thinks; we might have to wait until Susannah herself gives us the clues to figure everything out. And she does this admirably, giving the final pages the oomph it needs to put everything together and set all to rights. I was quite entertained by the entire tale, reading it in one sitting. Recommended.… (lisätietoja)

Author: Cathy Tully
Published By: Astraea Press
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Book Blog For: GMTA
Rating: 5

Review:

"All You Need Is Love" by Cathy Tully was a sweet romance novel and if you are a dog lover ... this one really is for you. Truly 'Little Man' will really capture your heart .... along with...Jack....Caitlyn and grandma. All of these characters will really give you laughter with all that this author has put into this read for the reader. I found that I wasn't able to put down the read until I had finished with it.

If you are looking for a fun sweet romance..."All You Need Is Love" is a sweet interesting read and I would recommend it to you.… (lisätietoja)