Rating: 
Summary: A 2 star book with several 5 star moments
Review: After reading Maddy Hunter's 'Alpine For You', I looked forward to reading the 2nd in her series 'Top O The Morning'. It didn't disappoint. New adventures in another land with an elderly Iowan tour group mixed with a bunch of New Yorkers and a haunted castle and a little bit of foot fetish, death and humor abound.
The setting is in Ireland and Emily is on the trail of a web-footed ghost from the past that scares the 'death' (or is it life?) out of it's victims.
Etienne Miceli, who Emily fell
for in Maddy's first book, makes a surprise appearance as a member of the tour group and once again there are serious intentions on getting together in the sack. Also making a surprise appearance is Emily's gay ex-husband who adds a little spice and some complications to the mix.
Emily does some sleuthing to expose the so-called ghost while trying to keep sexy Ashley, the tour guide, away from Etienne. The nasty cheap
shots among the females in the group fly and makes for great entertainment. These women go right for the jugular. Many theories are concocted by Emily as to who or what is causing the deaths throughout the book but I must say I never figured it out until the very end.
I am really looking forward to Maddy's next book 'Pasta Imperfect'.
Rating: 
Summary: TOP O the MORNING is TOPS
Review: After reading Maddy Hunter's 'Alpine For You', I looked forward to reading the 2nd in her series 'Top O The Morning'. It didn't disappoint. New adventures in another land with an elderly Iowan tour group mixed with a bunch of New Yorkers and a haunted castle and a little bit of foot fetish, death and humor abound.
The setting is in Ireland and Emily is on the trail of a web-footed ghost from the past that scares the 'death' (or is it life?) out of it's victims.
Etienne Miceli, who Emily fell
for in Maddy's first book, makes a surprise appearance as a member of the tour group and once again there are serious intentions on getting together in the sack. Also making a surprise appearance is Emily's gay ex-husband who adds a little spice and some complications to the mix.
Emily does some sleuthing to expose the so-called ghost while trying to keep sexy Ashley, the tour guide, away from Etienne. The nasty cheap
shots among the females in the group fly and makes for great entertainment. These women go right for the jugular. Many theories are concocted by Emily as to who or what is causing the deaths throughout the book but I must say I never figured it out until the very end.
I am really looking forward to Maddy's next book 'Pasta Imperfect'.
Rating:
Summary: Laugh-out-loud fun
Review: After reading Maddy Hunter's first book, "Alpine for You", I was eagerly anticipating the next trip, and the wait for "Top O' the Mournin'" was well worth it. I laughed out loud throughout, and absolutely loved the final confrontation scene (I'm not going to give away anything, though). From Emily's constantly foiled attempts to spend some quality time with her beau, to giving relationship advice to her ex-husband {who has since become a woman and is on "her" honeymoon), to dealing with the quirky seniors she's escorting on their tour of Ireland, the laughs didn't let up from first page to last. And then, of course, there is the matter of people being literally scared to death, prompting Emily to question if the legend of the ghostly lovers in the castle where the group is staying could be true. I loved this book, and can't wait to see what happens to Emily and the gang from Iowa in their next trip to Italy in "Pasta Imperfect"!
Rating:
Summary: Laugh-out-loud fun
Review: After reading Maddy Hunter's first book, "Alpine for You", I was eagerly anticipating the next trip, and the wait for "Top O' the Mournin'" was well worth it. I laughed out loud throughout, and absolutely loved the final confrontation scene (I'm not going to give away anything, though). From Emily's constantly foiled attempts to spend some quality time with her beau, to giving relationship advice to her ex-husband {who has since become a woman and is on "her" honeymoon), to dealing with the quirky seniors she's escorting on their tour of Ireland, the laughs didn't let up from first page to last. And then, of course, there is the matter of people being literally scared to death, prompting Emily to question if the legend of the ghostly lovers in the castle where the group is staying could be true. I loved this book, and can't wait to see what happens to Emily and the gang from Iowa in their next trip to Italy in "Pasta Imperfect"!
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Summary: Top O' the Mournin' - Another Delight
Review: Another delight! "Top O' the Mournin'" by Maddy Hunter is, like the first of this new series, another winner. From its opening and the hilarity of the faux, but momentarily believable, death of their carriage driver, to having to deal with her ex, Jack, who, having just remarried, is also honeymooning, Emily has her hands full. But, to further complicate matters, Jack is the bride. Jack has had a sex change and is now Jackie. Of course, Emily must also see to her wards, the Iowa geriatric set, who have come on the trip for the cultural experience and to see some of Ireland's charm and scenic wonders. They will also see bodies - dead bodies. They might as well get used to it. The tourers are staying in a five star hotel, a renovated castle. There are few other guests - because of tales of the "ghost" which haunts its corridors. There is a "ghost" and the seniors, again have death cross their paths. Hotel staff members turn up dead and to all appearances have been "scared to death". It turns out that they have been murdered. And there is of course Etienne, the Italian Stallion (coincidentally a detective), who helps Emily to keep her active imagination in check and to maintain her focus on her tour guide responsibilities. Etienne, not "Mother Nature", is also the source of Emily's "hot flashes". And Emily, whose heat level is continually on the rise in Etienne's presence, "suspects" she will be proposed to. After all, she and Etienne had been an "item" in Switzerland. They are again - in Ireland. As far as a mystery is concerned, I must confess the true "culprit" was unknown to me until the very end. I had suspects throughout but was wrong with each of them. A true delight - beautifully written, humorous, accurate, challenging as a mystery - an all around winner. I am anxiously awaiting "Pasta Imperfect".
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Summary: Oh, those Iowans!!
Review: Emily Andrew and her band of intrepid Iowa travelers are back! And I am thrilled. I loved ALPINE FOR YOU. It made me laugh and nod (as an Iowan, I'm allowed) and be glad that Maddy Hunter is writing such fun books. I am equally delighted with Emily's adventures in Ireland and will be anxiously awaiting more tales of the tour bus. These books are sheer fun. They'll take you for a ride without the hassle. So, sit back, relax and laugh. Thank you, Maddy, for a great vacation -- and I didn't even have to leave home!
Rating: 
Summary: What FUN!
Review: I completely enjoyed this book. I discovered Maddy Hunter by accident and am so glad I did. I love the characters in her books and find their antics delightful. I am eagerly waiting for the next installment in this series. Ms. Hunter is becoming one of my favorites.
Rating:
Summary: What FUN!
Review: I completely enjoyed this book. I discovered Maddy Hunter by accident and am so glad I did. I love the characters in her books and find their antics delightful. I am eagerly waiting for the next installment in this series. Ms. Hunter is becoming one of my favorites.
Rating:
Summary: Oh, those Iowans!!
Review: I don't read a lot of mysteries but this one caught my eye because it's set in my favorite place in the entire world - Ireland. This book took me back for several pleasurable hours. I enjoyed several laugh-out-loud moments and just adored the main characters. Over-the-top and improbable as some other reviewers have mentioned? Perhaps, but folks this is fiction and I can promise you a great deal of enjoyment is found in this story. I am going to be looking for her first book,ALPINE FOR YOU (love the title!) and will be buying PASTA IMPERFECT as soon as it comes out.
Rating:
Summary: Fabulous read!
Review: I don't read a lot of mysteries but this one caught my eye because it's set in my favorite place in the entire world - Ireland. This book took me back for several pleasurable hours. I enjoyed several laugh-out-loud moments and just adored the main characters. Over-the-top and improbable as some other reviewers have mentioned? Perhaps, but folks this is fiction and I can promise you a great deal of enjoyment is found in this story. I am going to be looking for her first book,ALPINE FOR YOU (love the title!) and will be buying PASTA IMPERFECT as soon as it comes out.
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