Review: Love and Murder
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2014
L.B Gregg may never be a great mystery or romance novelist, but her books are a lot of fun. I get the impression that Holden and Adam would act the same way if there wasn't a body found on Holden's property. They are in their own little world and all Holden wants is for the freeloaders to get out. Holden doesn't know the guy buried in his backyard and is convinced nobody he cares about is involved. He just wants to be left alone with this lovely young man who is just as eager to be with him. He knows Adam has a record, is his employee, and is 16 years younger he just doesn't care the kid is just too adorable; and Adam is head over heels for Holden. They are perfect for each other and have a good future together.Some reviewers have complained that there are too many characters, maybe they have forgotten that a murder mystery needs suspects and witnesses. There are just enough characters and I was a little surprised by who did it. The characters are amusing in their own way and I like them all. His drunken brother is on his third divorce, and Porter's best friend is happy to help him get wasted. The soon to be ex-wife moves herself in. A bouncing baby dog is passed around from person to person. The all seeing maid, the medium detective, the peeping priest, and ever present trooper Tony they all make me laugh. A better writer would have written a more substantial story but what the hey, it is a fun book.