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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Review: Murder at the Jewelry Store (Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #5) by Kaylah Carr

Murder at the Jewelry Store

Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #5

By Kaylah Carr

Published: April 12, 2026

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery


Blurb:


A glittering jewelry store. A locked door. And a truth that’s been waiting decades to surface.

Alexia Jones expects a pleasant afternoon helping her best friend choose birthday earrings, until the jeweler is found dead in his locked shop the very next morning. The scene appears neat, the town is quick to judge, and most people seem relieved to move on. Everyone except Alexia…and her German Shepherd, Buddy, whose instincts warned her something was wrong from the start.

With Jenna’s humor keeping fear at bay and Buddy’s uncanny ability to notice what others dismiss, Alexia begins peeling back layers of polish, charm, and long-held grudges. A bitter son determined to expose his father’s sins and a rival jeweler preparing for a public reckoning each have compelling reasons to want the man silenced.

When hidden records and forgotten names resurface, Alexia realizes this wasn’t a crime of anger. It was a decision made long ago. And every step closer to the truth puts her in danger of becoming the next problem someone is determined to erase.

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My Review:

Alexia and her closest friend Jenna head to a jewelry shop to pick out a birthday gift for Jenna. The following day, they return to have the gift engraved. Upon entering the store, Jenna discovers the jeweler, David Fowler, deceased.

It seemed that no one cared about the man's fate, except for Alexia and her loyal dog Buddy. Buddy, Alexia's steadfast companion, has assisted her in solving numerous mysteries. He has a knack for noticing details that others overlook and possesses an uncanny ability to read people. From their first encounter, he was wary of the jeweler, sensing something off about him.

As Alexia delved into her investigation, she uncovered a multitude of suspects—individuals who had motives to silence him. If she doesn't uncover the truth behind the man's death soon, she might find herself in grave danger.

Murder at the Jewelry Store captivated me from the very first page, as I tried to unravel the mystery surrounding the jeweler's demise. The story unfolded slowly, revealing its secrets bit by bit, keeping me engrossed in every sentence.

Alexia and Buddy's journey through the investigation kept me on the edge of my seat, making me feel as though I was right there with them, sharing in their emotions as they entered each room and took in their surroundings. The vivid descriptions were so expertly crafted that I could visualize every moment as if I were part of the story.

Murder at the Jewelry Store is a captivating story that I strongly recommend to all mystery fans!

Check out all the books in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.


Murder AT The Funeral #1

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Murder at the Pet Shop #2

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Murder at the City Bank #3

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Murder At Crystal Palms Resort #4

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Murder at the Jewelry Store #5

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Review: Murder At Crystal Palms Resort (Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #4) by Kaylah Carr

Murder At Crystal Palms Resort

Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #4

By Kaylah Carr

Published: January 22, 2026

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

 

Blurb:


One curious sleuth, one loyal dog, and a resort full of secret—paradise has never been deadlier.
Pet shop owner Alexia Jones arrives at the glittering Crystal Palms Resort expecting sunshine and live music, not whispered threats.

When her friend Carissa admits her marriage is collapsing under lies and pressure, Alexia’s instincts prickle. At dawn, those instincts sharpen when Buddy, her loyal German Shepherd, pulls her toward a body drifting in the pool.

With sharp-tongued best friend Jenna at her side, Alexia is drawn into a maze of stolen money, covert meetings, and a family hierarchy built on buried secrets.

A jealous husband with too much to lose and a glamorous sister skilled at manipulation quickly rise as prime suspects, each tied to the victim in ways they want hidden.

As Alexia digs deeper, hidden identities surface, alliances shift, and the resort’s polished façade cracks. Someone at Crystal Palms is determined to protect a fortune and is willing to kill again to do it.

If Alexia doesn’t uncover the truth fast, the next “accident” in paradise will be her own.

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My Review:

Murder At Crystal Palms Resort is yet another captivating mystery in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery series by Kaylah Carr, filled with numerous twists and turns that will engage readers just as much as the previous installments. From the very first page, I was drawn into the narrative of Murder At Crystal Palms Resort.

The tension of assisting Alexia, Buddy, and Jenna in uncovering the mysterious death of Alexia’s friend Carissa kept me engrossed in every sentence. Right from the start, Alexia suspected that someone was attempting to conceal the truth about Clarissa’s death by labeling it an accident. Still, she was aware that the evidence suggested otherwise.

It was clear that someone wanted to silence Clarissa, and if Alexia fails to discover who is accountable for Clarissa’s death, she risks meeting the same fate as her friend.

With a resort teeming with guests, Alexia had no shortage of suspects, as any one of them could potentially be responsible for what was deemed an accident.

Will Alexia crack the case before her time runs out, putting her in danger of experiencing the same fate as her friend? Who is the individual behind Clarissa’s untimely death? What could motivate anyone to harm Clarissa? Ah, the intrigue, the secrets, the secrets! What are they concealing?

I strongly encourage you to obtain a copy of Murder At Crystal Palms Resort today!

Check out all the books in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.


Murder AT The Funeral #1

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Murder at the Pet Shop #2

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Murder at the City Bank #3

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Murder At Crystal Palms Resort #4

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Review: Murder at the City Bank (Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #3) by Kaylah Carr

Murder at the City Bank

Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #3

By Kaylah Carr

Published: November 10, 2025

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

 

Blurb:


A locked office, a missing fortune, and one small-town sleuth who won’t back down…

Pet shop owner Alexia Jones treasures her quiet life in Maplewood, where wagging tails and the steady company of her German Shepherd, Buddy, keep the days cozy. But when Keith Miller—the bank’s most punctual loan officer—fails to show for his weekly visit with a Pekingese pup, Alexia senses something is wrong. By Monday, Keith is found dead in his office—locked from the inside.

Drawn in by Buddy’s instincts and her best friend Jenna’s sharp humor, Alexia begins unraveling a puzzle that stirs Maplewood’s gossip mill into overdrive. Nervous tellers, evasive managers, and whispers of missing money point to secrets Keith took to his grave. Was it Blythe, the manager tied to a scandalous affair? Janice, the jittery assistant caught shredding papers? Or someone even closer?

Detective Tommy Curren warns Alexia to stay away, but his reluctant trust and lingering glances say otherwise. As hidden passages and false leads draw her closer to the truth, Alexia realizes the killer isn't just protecting secrets... they're willing to silence her next.

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My Review:

Murder at the City Bank is filled with loads of secrets, secrets that someone is willing to keep that way. How far are they willing to go to keep someone silenced? Alexia and the town of Maplewood learned, in a shocking way, that Keith Miller, the bank's most punctual loan officer, had been silenced.

Keith had been visiting Alexia’s pet store every Friday for a few weeks. He went to see Daisy, a Pekingese puppy. He wanted to adopt Daisy. But one Friday, he didn’t come in as he usually did. Alexia and Jenna became worried and decided to check on him the next morning.

Their investigation into Keith’s demise turned up a few suspects and many clues. With each clue that was revealed, it left me wanting more and very invested in finding out. I was hooked with each clue as the mystery amped up with each one.

I can't wait to read more in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery series. I want to see what happens next for Alexia, Jenna, and Buddy!

I strongly suggest getting a copy of Murder at the City Bank today. It’s another fun mystery in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery series. 


Check out all the books in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.

Murder AT The Funeral #1

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Amazon


Murder at the Pet Shop #2

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Amazon


Murder at the City Bank #3

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Amazon



Connect with Kaylah Carr