THE SHOP ON ROYAL STREET, is a cozy mystery that is a spin-off from Karen White’s Tradd Street novels. I must say that this debut of this new series has me wanting more right now! The characters are an awesome and colorful group that you cannot help but fall in love with. Even down to Nola’s new neighbors to be, as they will have you curious about how she will develop them down the road. Who cares that they may be the nosey type too. Hey, but we all have some of those right?  

The setting is in  New Orleans, with all its rich history there could not be a better place to take a great mystery like this. I love when an author like White, takes you somewhere with such descriptions that you feel you are walking down those streets. The whole idea of reconstructing an old house with its own history let me know early own, that this story would be a treat. Every page definitely did not disappoint. 

Nola Trenholm is starting a new life in New Orleans and found the perfect house that needs some fixing up and a little love to make it move ready. However, this house will not be easy as it has the ghost of the previous owners and they are not looking to leave for some reason throwing a wrench into Nola’s plans. With her stepmother, who can communicate with the dead, so far away she has to depend on an old friend in New Orleans that can help her. Beau Ryan is someone she would rather not have around but finds she needs his help in so many ways. Beau has his own demons from his past that he is trying to work through as he helps Nola. With all these obstacles, it is hard to put this novel down. 

I love cozy mysteries, and this novel is one of the reasons why. Amazing characters and setting, as well as a storyline that catches your attention and keeps you intrigued until the end. THE SHOP ON ROYAL STREET written by Karen White is a must this spring for your reading list! All the components of this novel, you will be engrossed from the very first page. This one is a must! 

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