I really enjoyed the escapades of Dakota in this book. I didn’t realize it was the second book in the series and I feel like I might have understood parts of this book better if I had read the first book before reading this one. I found much of the pageant talk confusing and really wasn’t sure how it played into the story. I would love to continue reading this series and I plan on going back and reading the first book to see if that answers some of my questions.

I really enjoyed An Heiress's Guide to Death and Diamonds. It was great reading about Dakota and her friends again.
This was every bit as good as the first Dakota Green book, A Beauty Queen's Guide to Murder and Mayhem.

I was hooked very early in the story, I honestly couldn't put it down.
I love Kristen's writing style. It's very addictive and easy to read.
I'm definitely keen to read more in this intriguing and fun series.

I highly recommend.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Kristen Bird for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A cute, quick mystery with a wonderful narrator. I loved Bird's first novel and found this one to be fun as well. My biggest problem was Dakota's doubts surrounding her relationship taking centre stage for arguably no reason, it really took me out of the story.

GREAT twist regarding the crime. Worth it for an easy read.

Thanks to Storm and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

An Heiress’s Guide to Death and Diamonds was such a fun, twisty ride! Picture a sharp-tongued heiress, a suspicious family funeral, and enough secrets to make you question everyone. Kristen Bird delivers a witty, glamorous mystery that’s part high-society drama, part whodunit—and I couldn’t put it down. If you love murder with a side of diamonds and a heroine who’s smarter than she lets on, this one’s for you.

An Heiress’s Guide to Death and Diamonds by Kristen Bird is a sparkling, twist-filled mystery with Southern charm, razor-sharp wit, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. When Dakota Green returns to her quirky hometown of Aubergine, Virginia, she’s expecting high school nostalgia—not a reality TV star face-down on the dance floor. What follows is a whirlwind of murder, missing jewels, and more secrets than a family will reading.

Dakota’s voice is clever and endearing, juggling vet school stress, an increasingly complicated love life, and a murder investigation with style. The small-town setting is rich with colorful characters and layered history, and Bird keeps the pace brisk with well-timed twists and plenty of humor. While some red herrings feel a touch overplayed, the story wraps up satisfyingly, leaving just enough breadcrumbs for the next installment. A fun, smart cozy mystery perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano and Janet Evanovich.

I received an ARC of this book. What I did not realize was that it was the second book in a series. Maybe if I had read the first book, I would have enjoyed this more, but I just couldn’t get into Dakota Green herself. The way she talks, thinks, etc.. just not for me! The mystery was great, I had narrowed it down towards the end and the reveal part was good and unexpected!

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am really enjoying the time I spend with Dakota as she stumbles upon dead bodies. She is smart, savvy, and is written as someone we can all relate to. The writing is fun, humorous, and the mashed together words Savilla comes up had me laughing throughout. The mystery itself is well-paced and I loved investigating along with Dakota as it all unfolded. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

3.5 Stars

Thank you NetGalley and Storm publishing for this eARC. My opinions are my own.

This is the second book in the Dakota Green series. I liked this one better than the first book. It pics up where the last one leaves off and Dakota has to confront her new family dynamic. In the middle of her class reunion there is a murder. Dakota and her detective boyfriend both try to solve the murder.

This book flowed nicely and I loved the found family in it. This is a quick read and I’m excited to find out what Dakota does next.

The sequel in this cozy series didn't disappoint. I true Kristen Bird style the execution was top notch.

Wow! Loved, loved, loved this one! Quirky, original, wonderful. A great read that I very highly recommend. So happy to have discovered this author.

We first met Dakota Green while competing in a beauty pageant and while investigating a murder. She is funny, sassy, and determined. In the second installment in this series, Dakota is still adjusting to the life-changing events, but making her way through school and a new relationship. When she returns for her high-school reunions, she is thrust into another murder investigation.

Dakota continues to be a fun main character, though I felt the jealousy plot weakened her character arc. However, the hijinks surrounding the investigation and town make up for it. Can't wait for book 3!

Advanced Reader Copy provided by Storm Publishing via Netgalley. All opinions are my own!

Thank you for the arc!

I felt that this book was paced well and was also funny at times but otherwise fell a bit short of the surprise element that it needed + didn't have enough for me to truly be at the edge of my seat and root for the characters. Otherwise, a truly fun read.

Dakota is back home for her class reunion and is once again thrown right into the middle of a murder mystery. Her insecurities with her relationship with Charlie is weighing her down, along with her secret about her father and her future as a vet.

The murder victim, Brett, got what he deserved. A lot of women in his life and each have a motive for wanting him gone. Dakota and Charlie have to work through clues and uncovered secrets to solve the whodunit.

This book was fast-paced and written well. I liked it more than book 1.

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I was lucky enough to get hold of an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is the second of the Dakota Green series and though I haven’t read the first book, I enjoyed the second one. This book picks up shortly after the events of the first book and while I was slightly lost, the author briefly went through the major plot points of the first book to catch the reader up.

Dakota is an aspiring veterinarian going to vet school who’s recently come back home and come to terms with finding out who her bio dad is and a brand new sibling she didn’t know she had. She’s also dating the local sheriff but has no idea whether they’re exclusive? Or just casually dating? Or whether he’s even serious about her at all? She’s also battling the grief of losing her mother. All this forms the background of one of her classmates dying right in the middle of the dance floor during their 10 year high school reunion.

This book started off strong but then reached a rather tepid conclusion towards the end. Maybe it’s just me and I’ve just read far too many murder mysteries but the identity of the secret lover was very obvious from the beginning. Not to mention the murder kinda turns into….not a murder at the end? I was disappointed with the way the conclusion panned out especially when the book started off strong. But in terms of entertainment value, this book was pretty entertaining and makes for a good lighthearted mystery read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

It was nice to be back at the Rose Palace with Dakota and the gang. This time we were there for our high school reunion, and things were going well until one of our classmates ended up dead!
I truly adore this series! I love the cozy mysteries, the Murder She Wrote vibes, and the small-town shenanigans! I highly recommend this book and this series for a good old time!
Thank you NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Kristen Bird for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Dakota Green is returning home for her high school reunion. She’s almost finished with veterinary school and will have some big decisions coming up. But first, it’s time for a party. Her friends are in town, the sheriff who is Dakota’s maybe boyfriend is around, reunion is happening in the mansion. Unfortunately during the party someone has killed the reality tv star. Now it’s time to find the murderer, who could be almost anyone, and possibly solve a mystery surrounding the mansion. I really enjoyed this book. Wonderful characters and a some interesting family secrets.

This is book 2 in this series, and while I think I would have appreciated the background information I would have gotten from book one, I didn't have any trouble following what was going on in this book.

We start at the 2015 class reunion with Dakota ready to make her escape, ready to hop into her PJs, and spend some time with her boyfriend, when one of her classmates drops dead on the dance floor.

This story has plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing, and I enjoyed following Dakota as she investigates the case. I loved the setting and the relationships between the characters. And after everything we learned and how it ended, I'm looking forward to continuing the series.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

i have to say this is the strangest who dunnit i have ever read.....

dakota is at her high school reunion and hating ever minute of it... she cant wait to leave.... an hour she had given it and she had planned to leave until someone dropped down dead....

as she was one of the ones that tried to save him she then had to stay and answer a few questions by none other than her boyfriend who was the one investigating the sudden death.....

there are many revelations that occur and finding the means and motive for the murder keeps dakota busy

its a sunday morning read. one to read in between the scary books

'An Heiress’s Guide to Death and Diamonds' is a great sequel to 'A Beauty Queen’s Guide to Murder and Mayhem'. I highly recommend reading this series in order, as many aspects build upon the first book. Once again, despite their different upbringings and personalities, Dakota’s unlikely friendship with Savilla is heartwarming to read. Kristen Bird crafts a modern small-town whodunit that feels refreshingly original in a genre often weighed down by clichés. The mystery here isn’t as intricate as in the first book, but its scope and pacing keep the puzzle engaging. It also sets up well for a third installment in the series. Like the first book, I could easily imagine Dakota's sleuthing adventures as an entertaining movie or show.

Special thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I haven't read the first book in this series, so didn't have the background to some of the storylines, but this didn't affect my enjoyment too much. It is a good example of a cozy mystery, no gory details and also no spicy bits if they're not your thing. There were plenty of twists and turns as Dakota investigates the death of an unliked celebrity, with several suspects along the way, alongside her boyfriend, the local Sheriff. An enjoyable story and one where I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.