Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About) by Marcy Blesy

Title: Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About)
Author: Marcy Blesy
Series: A Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery #1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Takes Place: Tucson Valley Retirement Community. Tuscon Valley, AZ
Main Character: Rosisophia Doroche (Rosi for short)
Other Characters: Richard, Rene, Keaton, Bob, Salem, Detective Kelly, Officer Daniel, Barry, , Sparrow, Tina, Mayor Troy Kettleman, Jan, Zak, Wesley
Pets: a Golden Retriever named Barley
Stars: 5

This is a new to me author and I had a great time reading the first book in Tucson Valley Retirement Community series. It was entertaining, unique, and had some amazing characters—well, minus the murder.

Rosi, whose full name is Rosisophia, is in Arizona visiting her parents who live in a retirement community. Her mother named her after each of the Golden Girls because she was an avid fan of the TV show in the 1980s. She goes by Rosi for obvious reasons. After going through a challenging divorce and losing her job as a reporter, Rosi chooses to spend some time supporting her father during his recuperation from knee surgery. This was supposed to be a quick getaway from the stress she had been experiencing, a chance to spend time with her parents, and assistance for her father as he recovered. She is even more stressed when she discovers the local bookshop owner deceased inside her own establishment. Since the inept investigator is unable to solve this murder, she turns to her experience as a reporter for leads that eventually result in the killer’s capture.During her investigation, Rosi runs into some of her mom’s eccentric friends, one of whom is attempting to hook her up with her nephew—something Rosi is trying to avoid. She also meets handome landscaper and Barley, an adorable golden retriever puppy. Could Rosi decide she needs a change of scenery, and will she make Arizona her new home.

I had a great time reading this. The ensemble of personalities and Rosi’s efforts to put her painful past behind her were enjoyable. It was entertaining, with a few unexpected turns that revealed a murderer. I am excited to see where Rosi ends up and what her next adventure will lead her..

Happy Reading!