Dressed to Drill - (Fixer-Upper Mystery) by Kate Carlisle (Paperback)

Rehabbing an old church brings more revelations than one would think to find in a church. As contractor, and amateur sleuth, Shannon Hammer begins to work on the overhaul, she quickly realizes there are secrets and mysteries, and, of course, an unexpected body. Kate Carlisle's tenth addition to the Fixer-Upper Mystery series, Dressed to Kill, is a feel-good, charming story with great characters and a mystery that keeps you hooked until the end. It is not necessary to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this book, but it is fun to reconnect with a few characters from the previous books in the series. Readers who enjoy a delightful cozy mystery will not want to miss Dressed To Kill. I listened to a complimentary copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a positive review. The opinions are my own. Jae Delane did a great job narrating the book which makes for an entertaining listening experience. I can't wait till the next book in the series comes out.

Dressed to Drill by Kate Carlisle takes us back to Lighthouse Cove where Shannon Hammer is remodeling a Gothic Victorian church into an art museum. It is just the type of project that Shannon enjoys. The church has beautiful features including a unique cabinet in the sacristy. I enjoyed the vivid word imagery that allowed me to visualize the church and the town. Shannon has a good team to help her with the renovations. She has added a new lighting expert that she met in Hollywood when visiting her sister, Chloe. It turns out that Buck has family in Lighthouse Cove (what a coincidence). I know that Shannon has a good team of workers, and she appreciates them. It is something that is mentioned often throughout the story (a few too many times). The whodunit was fun. A dead assistant in the sacristy. Shannon found clues that she happily pointed out to Eric, the chief of police. I like that Shannon and Mac bounce ideas off each other and their Scooby Doo game is amusing. There are clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal. I wish the mystery had been more complex. There was a repetition of details as Shannon shared information with Mac, Eric, and her group of friends (who gathered helpful information). There were some intriguing points that I enjoyed. An old church is bound to have secrets. Shannon is good at finding those enigmas. Shannon and Mac are a happy couple. You can tell that they love each other and know each other very well. I did not feel, though, that we needed to be told this so frequently. The ending will please fans of the series. Dressed to Drill is the tenth A Fixer-Upper Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to A Fixer-Upper Mysteries. I appreciated the humor dispersed throughout the story. Dressed to Drill is a fun, lighthearted story with great characters and a beautiful setting (I would love to live in Lighthouse Cove). Dressed to Drill is an entertaining tale with a movie premiere, a church reconstruction, a slain assistant, an abundance of boxes, a curious cabinet, and a special surprise.