Search - A Dose of Murder (Pauline Sokol, Bk 1)

I love cozy mysteries but this one was just not my cup of tea. Even though it's very new (2004) I felt like the style was a bit corny and dated, with one particular character who talked like a stereotype gangster 'dollface", "good thing you're such a looker", "atta girl, doll"...my Mt. TBR is so massive that I firmly believe in the 50 page rule...so this is available for someone else!

Sorry, this one just didn't do anything for me. The main character is such a useless, helpless wimp that it's irritating--to me, of course-your mileage may vary. She's supposed to be a capable nurse, but whenever she gets in the presence of the hunky mysterious Jagger (which is most of the book), she's a helpless puddle of hormones doing silly things that are supposed to be funny, but aren't. They're just...silly. I also don't find a gay best friend and roommate's romance with a transvestite gay man very comfortable to be around, either.

Maybe it'd be better to just wait for the next Stephanie Plum book--why waste your time with a very poor imitation?

THis series is VERY much like the Stephanie Plum series. Not sure if I am too enthused with it, because it does remind so much of Evanoviches books.

Just starting to read this series and it is a fun book. The main character Pauline will have you giggling to yourself in regards to her comments in the story. I look forward to reading the next book.

The character of Pauline Sokol is smart and funny. It's an easy read and fun! The author keeps you wanting to read more at the end of each book about Pauline and her endeavors. I've enjoyed all 3 books and wish the author would write more to this series.

about halfway through this book I decided that Pauline Sokol, masters in Nursing and seemingly intelligent person, was a bumbling idiot. I mean, if you are concerned with getting inside your home safely and quickly you do not repeatedly wait until you get to the door to hunt for your door key! How stupid can she be??! This book was cute but could have been much better. I felt the author had severe ADHD while writing. Too much internal dialog from the main character. I had to reread several passages to make sure I hadn't lost track myself. Did not hate it but didn't like it either. I will try reading book 2 to see if the author had got her act together by then.