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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Review: Murder on Date Night (Mike and Maddie Mysteries #8) by Daisy Landish @daisy_landish

Murder on Date Night

Mike and Maddie Mysteries #8

by Daisy Landish

Published: June 28, 2025

Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

 

Blurb:


A romantic dinner turns into a deadly mystery.

A double date for Mike and Maddie takes a shocking turn when a mysterious poisoning leaves them investigating a murder right in the middle of their night out. Can they solve the case before the killer strikes again?

Mike and Maddie are finally enjoying a rare evening out with their significant others, Ben and Tricia, when chaos erupts at a neighboring table: a woman collapses, poisoned, right in front of them. The victim, a notorious food critic with many enemies, leaves behind a web of intrigue, and the prime suspect is the chef—a friend of Maddie’s acquaintance, Fin. Torn between spending quality time with their partners and getting wrapped up in the investigation, Mike and Maddie must race against time to clear Fin’s name. As the night grows darker, they realize that everyone at the restaurant has secrets—and someone will do anything to keep them buried.

Murder on date night is the eigth story in the Mike and Maddie Mysteries.

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My Review:

Murder on Date Night is the latest captivating installment in the Mike and Maddie Mysteries series. The title perfectly captures the suspenseful nature of the story. Readers will be delighted to follow the dynamic duo as they navigate a thrilling investigation.

During a double date, Mike and Maddie witness a shocking event – a food critic at a nearby table suddenly collapses, seemingly poisoned. With a restaurant full of potential suspects, Mike and Maddie must race against time to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. Trapped inside due to a raging snowstorm, they must use their keen detective skills to uncover the truth.

The gripping plot and unexpected twists and turns will keep you turning the pages, eager to discover the identity of the culprit and the motive behind the crime. Fans of the series are sure to be enthralled by this latest adventure.

If you're a lover of mystery and suspense, be sure to pick up a copy of Murder on Date Night – you won't be able to put it down!

Check out all the books in the Mike and Maddie Mysteries I’ve read.


On Thin Ice #1

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A Little Frosty #2

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A Bad Egg #3

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Taking the Fall #4

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Murder at the Retreat #5

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A Stolen Valentine #6

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Maze of Shadows #7

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Murder on Date Night #8

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Review: Hitting Into Love: Soulmate Registry by D. N. Leo @dnleostory

Hitting Into Love: Soulmate Registry

by D. N. Leo

Published: December 20, 2025

Publisher: Narrative Land Publishing

Genre: Romance, Shifter Romance, Fated Mate Romance, Clean Romance, Holiday Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy 

 

Blurb:


SOULMATE REGISTRY — CASE FILE #1

Three women. Three alpha wolves. Three collisions that were absolutely, definitely, 100% accidental.

The Fairy Godmother Rosalind would like you to believe that.

Luxy towed a billionaire's McLaren without permission. Now he's bought her whole town and won't stop looking at her like she's his.

Jade dented an alpha's Harley and tried to pay him in donuts. He took them. But he didn't come back for the pastries.

Aria crashed her beat-up Honda into the most powerful wolf in the region. His wolf claimed her before she could exchange insurance information.

The Soulmate Registry has been engineering "accidents" for centuries. Apprentice fairy godmothers. Talking animal field agents. And a senior fairy godmother with Q4 goals and absolutely no patience for stubborn wolves who won't admit they've found their mates.

Love isn't convenient. Love isn't safe. Love is a germaphobic cat in a mechanic's garage, a three-pound Yorkie facing down an alpha, and a mother's spirit reaching across death to give her daughter one last gift.

Love is a collision.

Believe in true love. Dive in. Brace for impact.

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My Review:

Luxy's captivating story had me hooked, despite some initial reservations about the quirky Cotton and his hygiene issues. As I delved deeper, I found myself completely enamored with his unwavering devotion to protecting Luxy, who was being relentlessly pursued by dangerous men.

The narrative grew increasingly thrilling, especially the intense confrontation at Luxy's body shop when she was discovered. Defying Cotton's warnings, Luxy tows a billionaire's McLaren without his permission, plunging her life into even greater chaos, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey.

Jade backs her truck into an alpha’s motorcycle, causing her whole life to go up in flames. Whenever Axel is around, Jade’s wolf howls. Jade offers to pay Axel in donuts for wrecking his bike.

Jade’s story took a turn that surprised me very much, but I loved it. These twists brighten up her story so much, grabbing my attention and then having me racing to the end for the rest of the story.

I loved Aria’s story and all the wonderful things she did for others. I loved her big heart. Aria runs over a wolf, and before she knows it, his wolf claims her.

Aria’s story is filled with many twists and turns that I never saw coming. The suspense of it all helped to keep the pages turning. It had me racing to the end as all of Aria’s secrets were revealed.

I enjoyed reading all three of the women’s stories. I loved getting to know their little friends, whether they're canine or feline, and the things they were capable of doing. Each story was similar in many ways, but so different and unique in its own separate ways. 


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