| Book Review for "The Bloodstained Bistro" | | | | suspect. The next day, Minx is determined to get |
| Minx Tobin Mysteries, Book 1 | | | | to the truth and puts herself "on the case." As |
| Written by: Susanne Marie Knight | | | | Minx snoops around, she keeps meeting Detective |
| Desert Breeze Publishing | | | | Harris. Minx and Gabe are like oil and water, but |
| ISBN: 978-1-936000-57-1 | | | | underneath the surface, attraction bubbles |
| Ebook Format | | | | between them. Can Minx and Gabe work |
| 4 Stars | | | | together to solve a murder? |
| "The Bloodstained Bistro" is a witty beginning to | | | | Knight's story is a delightful feast for the |
| the Minx Tobin Mystery Series. Knight pens an | | | | suspense's lovers soul. The writing is crisp, and the |
| appealing cast of characters to compliment her | | | | cast of characters are entertaining. |
| eyebrow raising whodunit. | | | | Knight uses a good economy of words to paint |
| Minx Tobin has recently moved to Los Angeles | | | | Minx's Los Angeles without weighing down the |
| from New York and has found a job as a fitness | | | | storytelling. References to Echo Park, Santa |
| instructor for the Elite Exercise Emporium. She | | | | Monica Boulevard, and other Los Angeles |
| has a very methodical mind and as her boss, | | | | landmarks give the reader a feel for the setting. |
| Sadie, points out, Minx should be a private | | | | Knight has created a vibrant and dynamic cast of |
| investigator. | | | | characters. Each character has a distinct voice |
| Minx notices that a client, Brandi Evans, is upset | | | | from Dallas Porter's drawl to Bistro owner, |
| and offers her an ear. They go to Valentin's | | | | Valentin, with his Eastern European accent. |
| Bistro to chat. Brandi tells Minx her ex-boyfriend, | | | | Gabe Harris, the detective on the case embodies |
| Neal Loehman, is stalking her. Minx gives Brandi | | | | such traits as determination and heroism in the |
| her phone number. | | | | face of danger, yet Minx is not impressed with his |
| A couple hours later, Brandi calls Minx asking for | | | | loyalty or honesty when he blows off a date to |
| help. Neal ran Brandi's car off the road and into a | | | | talk to her. |
| ditch. Minx goes to pick Brandi up and takes the | | | | Minx is clever and fun loving, yet she is smarting |
| young woman to her apartment. An hour or two | | | | over the hurt her ex-boyfriend caused when he |
| goes by before LAPD lieutenant, Gabe Harris, | | | | cheated on her. It's this lingering pain which holds |
| knocks on Minx's door. Gabe reveals that Neal's | | | | her back when it comes to Gabe. |
| dead boy was found in the trunk of Brandi's car. | | | | The novel is sweet for romance readers with |
| Gabe arrests Brandi. Minx is mildly distracted by | | | | Gabe and Minx sharing a tender touch. "The |
| the good looking officer, but absolutely | | | | Bloodstained Bistro" takes the reader along for |
| dumbfounded that Brandi is the number one | | | | the ride with Minx in the driver's seat. |