Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon

Cat Latimer is hosting another writers' retreat, this time with a group of historical romance writers from the same writers' group. This group quickly adopts the local college student attending the retreat into their group so the "getting to know one another" part of the retreat is not necessary. Cat thinks that because this group is already so close to one another that she might have a peaceful retreat for once. Quickly she is proven wrong when the college student learns someone close to her has been killed. The whole group of writers jumps into their own investigation. I love this book, I think it's the best in the series so far. There is a very strong plot with great pace and several red herrings to throw you off solving whodunit right away. The characters, both primary and secondary, are full of personality. I really enjoyed Cat being on the other side of the investigations this time. It was kind of funny seeing Cat having to go get her guest because they were nosing in on a police investigation this time instead of it being Cat nosing into things. The ghost town setting of Outlaw is a wonderful addition to the already cozy setting of Aspen Hills. In addition to the wonderful mystery and humor, this book made me a little emotional near the end of the book with Seth's surprise (I will not say any more so I will not give away any spoilers.) Bonus if you like to cook there is a great recipe for Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake. I recommend this book to fans of the series, Author Lynn Cahoon, and all cozy mystery lovers.