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Vistas, Vices, & Valentines by Tonya Kappes is my fourteenth book for 2022 and the 24th book in the Campers and Criminals Series.
Join Mae West and the Laundry Club Ladies as they cha cha and twirl their way around Happy Trails Campground as they put on some sleuthing dance shoes to bring closure to this southern and fun cozy Valentine’s mystery.
When I begged Hank Sharp to take dance lessons to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I knew I was getting more than I had bargained for. But when a dancer’s dead body shows up at the height of the competition and Hank is hired to investigate the murder, I had no idea what we were in store for when he had Dottie Swaggert and Henry Bryant go undercover as a dance competition couple to get insider information.
After a little snooping around, we discovered there were deep running feuds and passions behind those sequins and smiles that gave motive and opportunity to kill for the desires to win the most coveted dancing title.
Time is running out and we fear Dottie’s life is in danger. Let’s face it, she has a hard time keeping her mouth shut. And NO ONE puts Dottie in the corner.
I have always enjoyed the Camper and Criminals series and Vistas, Vices, and Valentines is no exception. Tonya Kappes brings the town of Normal, Kentucky to life. As someone who grew up in the neighboring state of West Virginia, I can imagine these characters and since I have read 24 books in the series these characters are like family. I loved that Dottie and Henry went undercover and we are examining a possible spark between the two of them (I hope this is explored further in future books). These books are quick cozy mysteries with less gory crimes. I did figure out the killer pretty early on in the book but I still enjoyed it. I love each character of the Laundry Club Ladies and how each have a distinct personality that shines bright. Overall, I would recommend this book. Since the books are each separate mysteries you can read them on their own, but to truly get to know the Laundry Club Ladies and Mae West better I would start at book 1.
Have you read this series? Let me know in the comments below.
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