The Disappearance of Douglas White by MaryJo Dawson

The second Sally Nimitz book is an interesting psychological mystery.  There is no violent murder to solve in this book, which I loved because this was really just a good brain teaser that really made me think. Sally is asked to help find Douglas White, who has simply disappeared.  He is the brother of the police officer who investigated the death of her neighbor in the first book, and the family really is not sure if Douglas has disappeared of his own volition or if he has met with foul play.  Sally enlists the help of her two friends Anne and George and off they go to a town and area they are unfamiliar with to start another adventure. Douglas left on his own, but then somehow along the way disappeared.   It was fun to follow Sally as she uncovered each clue in the quest to find Douglas.  If you enjoy a good puzzle, this is a great clean read! And it only costs $2.99!

Rated: G
Only one swear word in the whole book (d-mn one time). No sex and no violence.

A Ghost From the Shadows by Elizabeth Egan-Cox

Shanon Delaney comes to McArdle Bungalow to do publicity for a dinner theater but finds so much more! Her former flame Alex Blackthorne and a ghost! If that isn't enough, the ghost is a pirate! Set in Catalina, this engrossing tale involves solving a mystery of a pirate's treasure, a little romance, and some interesting interior design fun. This is the second book in the Shannon Delaney series (there are 4).  I enjoyed the first as well (A Ghost of A Chance). I just downloaded the 4th for my Kindle and will review it when I have read it.  I enjoy the author's style of writing and her sense of humor, while not going too far off track when involving a little supernatural element. A great clean read.
< Rating: G

Sex-kissing
Violence-mild
Profanity-zero

Haunts Haven; an LDS Ghost Story by Joan Sowards

I bought this book because the title really intrigued me.  I love a good ghost story and I knew if it was written by an LDS author it would be clean.  From the first paragraph I was engrossed in this charming tale.  Callie inherits her family's century-old inn in southern Arizona (another plus because I am from Arizona!). She didn't believe in ghosts even though every person she meets has a story about the ghost that guards the inn.  Seems everyone has had an encounter with the ghost on her property. She soon begins renovations, gains a new best friend, meets a charming, frustrating, handsome cowboy, and a really great young LDS single rancher. Which one will she choose?  I thought it would be an easy, mystery/romance read, but it really was a deep, twisting story of love, friendship, ghosts, mystery and believing in yourself.  Just when I thought I had everything figured out, I didn't! I loved that. I have found a new author and plan to read more of her books! A great clean read!

Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Sex-kissing
Violence-none
 Profanity-H-ll 1

Hide in Plain Sight by Marta Perry

This is the first the "Three Sisters Inn" mystery/romance series.  When Andrea Hampton's younger sister Rachel is involved in a horrific accident, she leaves her safe, big city job and runs home to help.  But she finds that Rachel and her grandmother are in the process of opening a Bed and Breakfast in the old family home.  It seems ridiculous but with Rachel unable to help get the Inn ready in time for opening, Andrea must help.  However a rash of accidents preventing this from happening, handsome carpenter Cal, and the beautiful Amish Country setting make this an intriguing clean read! For kindle owners, this book is free, give it a try!
Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Sex-kissing
Violence-Mild
Profanity-None

A Christmas to Die For by Marta Perry

The second in the "Three Sisters Inn" series has the story revolving around sister Rachel who finds herself attracted to the grandson of the landowner adjourning the Inn property.  John Hostetler died of a heart attack during a robbery and now his grandson has returned to the family homestead and wants justice. This book covers three enjoyable subjects, mystery, romance, and Christmas.  What more could you ask?  The author is really great at weaving an intricate tale and deeply and carefully constructed characters that are very easy to care about.  I really enjoy her writing.  This is a fun, enjoyable clean read!

Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Sex-kissing
Violence-Mild
Profanity-Zero

Buried Sins by Marta Perry

Every month Amazon offers free books on the Kindle.  Once in awhile I will take a chance on one and this one was pretty good.  It was a Christian mystery/romance novel.  I enjoyed it because it was not too "churchy" and not too "gooy" romantic. It was an engaging story right from the beginning and I enjoyed the family ties and emotional bonds that draw you into the story.
   Caroline Hampton's new husband is killed in a car accident and she soon learns he was not who she thought he was.  Apparently she has something someone wants and they are seriously looking for.  Her life is in danger and she flees the city to the only real "home" she has ever known, her family's country inn run by her Grandmother and her sisters.  The Three Sisters Inn is in the heart of Amish country, in Churchville Pennsylvania.  The Police chief immediately takes notice of Caroline and her suspicious behavior.  This was the 3rd in the "three sisters" series is a great Clean Read. Enjoy!
Rating: G  Squeaky Clean
Sex-a kiss
Violence-mild
Profanity-zero  References to God as in Thanking only

Key Lime Pie by Josi Kilpack

When Sadie Hoffmiller's new friend Eric Burton's missing daughter's body might have been found in Florida, Eric immediately flies down there to investigate.  Sadie is determined to stay out of it but of course that proves impossible.  She is soon involved in trying to find answers for Eric, many interesting southern characters and some incredible southern recipes! A fun clean reads experience!

Rating: G  Squeaky Clean

Sex-zero
Violence-mild
Profanity-zero

English Trifle by Josi Kilpack

This is one of my favorite Josi Kilpack, Sadie Hoffmiller mysteries!  Sadie and her daughter Breanna travel to Great Britain where Breanna's boyfriend Liam is heir to the family title and the estate.  When Breanna and Sadie stumble across a dead body in the sitting room, and then the body disappears, it is of course up to Sadie to figure out just what is happening!  The famous landmarks, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, etc., are fun to read about, plus Sadie's try at authentic English recipes are a fun mix of a clean read winner!

Rating: G squeaky Clean
Sex-zero
Violence-mild
Profanity-zero

Devil's Food Cake by Josi Kilpack

As part of the committee who has invited a respected author to come speak at a library fundraising event, Sadie Hoffmiller wants everything to be perfect.  She bakes her perfect Devil's Food Cake for the event, but of course, someone dies and she wants to help the police solve the crime.  But they don't want her help.  She can't help but investigate and she seems to keep stumbling across clues and people seem to confide in her along the way.  As usual there are some great recipes included! This is a really fun, clean read.

Rating: G  Squeaky Clean!
Sex-0
Violence-mild
Profanity-H-ll once

Blackberry Crumble by Josie Kilpack

Sadie Hoffmiller becomes an official investigator for hire. She travels to Portland Oregon to take the case of a woman who has suspicions about her father's untimely death. She uncovers business scandles and family skelectons. This is a great read for mystery buffs. Something extra included in these Sadie Hoffmiller mysteries are wonderful recipes. Sadie is a culinary wizard and there are recipes scattered throughout the books. I've tried a few and they are wonderful!

Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Sex-0
Violence-mild
Profanity-G-d faith in loving...

Lemon Tart by Josi Kilpack

In the first of the Sadie Hoffmiller mystery series, Josie Kilpack creates an amazing character who is strong in her beliefs, smart and aggressive, headstrong, yet so loveable you want her to succeed. I am especially drawn to this charcter because she is older, her children are grown and gone from the nest. Her husband has passed and she is finding herself involved in solving the murder of a body found in the back field of her neighborhood. In comes a very handsome police detective. You can guess what happens... I read this book about a year ago so I can't give you the exact number of profanity (if any) in it. I only know that this author rarely uses any. The only word I have ever found is h-ll in any of her books. Usually there is zero. The attraction of the sleuth and the police detective is strong but no funny business! She does not believe in sex before marriage so you will not find any graphic sex scenes in any of Josi Kilpack's Sadie Hoffmiller series.
Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Sex-zero
Violence-zero
Profanity-? not sure but absolutely sure you won't be offended!

Dead Pan by Gayle Trent

Gayle Trent's 2nd Book in the Daphne Martin mystery series finds Daphne's cake business in peril after half the town gets sick following a cake event. Fred Duncan unfortunately dies and it is up to Daphne to figure out what really happened so her cake/catering business does not suffer the same demise. I really enjoyed this book.
Rating: G Squeaky Clean
Violence-Mild
Sex-0
Profanity-G-d various Praise and Thanks None in vain H-ll zero, D-mn zero

Murder Takes The Cake By Gayle Trent

Daphne Martin moves back home to start her own cake decorating business, Daphne's Delectable Cakes. When she delivers her first cake to her first customer she finds him dead. Everyone in town believe's it was Daphne's cake that killed the town gossip, Yodel Watson. Daphne recruits her old flame Ben Jacobs to help her prove her innocence. This is the first in a new Squeaky Clean Reads mystery series.
 
Rating: G
Sex-none
Violence-just the murder but no graphic descriptions
Profanity-Lots of Thanking God but no profanity.

You Might as Well Laugh About it Now by Marie Osmond

Marie Osmond recounts the highs and lows of her career and personal life in this touching and often funny memoir.  From the outside I think the world might think she has had the perfect life, but she is candid about the struggles she has had.  Her mother taught her to look at those tough times and step back and find the humor.  You know you are going to laugh about them later, so why not laugh about it now.  I have tried to live my own life that way so I loved her attitude as I read this book.  This is definitely a great read if you need a pick-me-up or you just enjoy biography-type reads.  Squeaky Clean Read!
Rating: G
Sex- zero
Violence- zero
Profanity- zero

Pumpkin Roll by Josi Kilpack

If you want a book free of all foul language, sex and violence, this is the book for you.  Josi Kilpack's main character, Sadie Hoffmiller is a no-nonsense, single mom (empty nester) who has a nack for investigating murders.  She has Christian values without cramming them down your throat.  She and her boyfriend go no further than kissing, which is very refreshing in today's media.  Her strongest swear word is "biscuits."  She makes me laugh. On this adventure, she and her boyfriend Pete agree to babysit Pete's granchildren while his son and wife are away for a week.  The minute they arrive at the son's home strange things begin to happen. As the tail of the neighborhood "witch" come into play, Sadie cannot help but try to unravel the puzzle.  I LOVED this book!  It is the 6th book in the Sadie Hoffmiller series.  All of them are entertaining and very clean reads!

Rating: G
Sex - a couple of innocent kisses
Violence - a woman is stabbed, but it doesn't go into any gory detail at all
Profanity - None