Review: Welcome Back, Nina!  We Missed You!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2012
I discovered this quirky, well written mystery series years ago and I have been in Nina withdrawal for years. Imagine my joy at finding this new addition to the series. This holiday read was just what the doctor ordered.  Nina (once again) finds herself smack dap in the middle of a murder scene.  In addition to that, she has to deal with her absent fiancé, a handsome ex-husband, demanding employees and a whole truckload of wacky family and friends.It is Christmas time and Nina is alone.  Bobby, her fiancé is in Texas with his mother.  Her stepson will be spending the holidays with his father.  But all is not bleak; Nina has a big holiday project working for some friends.  Unfortunately, things don't run as smoothly (professionally or personally) as she would like.Nina was just as lovable as always and her interaction with her friends and family was joy to read about. The subplots of her mother's Christmas decorations was laugh out loud funny.  Not to mention the twists and turns of Brickhouse's relationship with her on again off again boyfriend.There are a few changes going on in Nina's world.  Some of them are joyful, while others are a little painful.  Heather Webber deals with it all with a sure hand and sense of humor that had me laughing out loud.The mystery was good, too.  I couldn't figure it out until it was revealed. If you are just starting this series, I suggest that you read the previous books.  This is novel can stand alone, but knowing the back story enriches the experience.Revisiting this motley crew of characters was a joy.  I just hope that there is another installment and I don't have to wait so long to read it.