Loads of secrets in this small coastal town. Secrets that kept me turning the pages to see what happens next.
I simply couldn't put this book down. This is definitely what I called a cozy mystery. Well written with wonderful characters that I enjoyed getting to know.
This has a Murder She Wrote kind of feel. I used to love watching that show!
Saffi is an interesting character. Not your usual author. She loves writing and solving mysteries and I loved it that she is good at it.
I liked her from the beginning.
5 stars for a job well done! I loved every minute of this book. A great start to I'm hoping a new series.
Im looking forward to the next book .
My heart was left feeling full and satisfied after a good read as always. Just wished it hadn't slowed down. I almost didn't finish the book because of it. Im glad that now I did.
5 stars for a cool read!!
Many thanks for the opportunity to read and review. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

I picked up Murder at Last Chance Cove looking for a cozy mystery to sink into, and I’m happy to say it delivered exactly what I hoped—quirky characters, a moody seaside setting, and a main character I genuinely rooted for.

Saffi Graywood, a writer still healing from the loss of her husband, heads to an RV park on the rugged Oregon coast hoping to finish her next novel in peace. What she finds instead is a murder—literally right outside her trailer door. As a writer, Saffi can't help but be intrigued (and maybe just a little too curious for her own good), and soon she’s knee-deep in a mystery that could easily become more personal than she ever intended.

I loved the small-town charm and the way secrets slowly bubbled to the surface. The setting was a standout for me—fog rolling in off the ocean, the smell of salt in the air, and neighbors who know everything about each other (or think they do). There’s just the right balance of suspense and heart, and Saffi makes a great amateur sleuth—smart, relatable, and just the right mix of cautious and brave.

My only small gripe? The pacing dragged a little in the middle, and I found myself wishing for more suspects or red herrings to keep me guessing. Still, the final reveal was satisfying, and the journey to get there was well worth it.

If you're in the mood for a smart, cozy whodunit with a strong sense of place and a heroine you'd want to have coffee with, Murder at Last Chance Cove is a great pick.

This was a cosy mystery with a delightful cast of characters and a nasty one to add to the mixture. Lots of twists and turns with an author to find the killer. Great fun to read.

This first entry in this new series did not disappoint. I was quickly immersed in the story and the characters. I'm an older reader and I appreciate books with a more mature sleuth. To borrow a line from another reviewer who nailed it this is a "cozy mystery with a bite". It has all the feels of a cozy mystery: light romance, fabulous setting, coffee, books, cute dog....but not overly sweet. Tying up the end was a little chaotic but because the author kept the amount of characters to a minimum and the events took place in a small geographic area and over a short amount of time it made it easy to follow the fast paced ending. Highly recommended! I can't wait for the next title in the series. Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for an eArc.

Well written with good character development. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a fast paced novel to read.

Love this!
I hate to be cliche but this is modern "Murder She Wrote". Our protagonist is an older, (Let's say early mid-life) widowed author who is living in a small coastal community and murder is at her doorstep. Cliche. But so much better than that. Saffi is a Non-fiction author. She had started the RV life with her professor husband when he suddenly passed away. She continues traveling in her RV and writing her successful Aunt Saffi bed side stories. Saffi rolls into another campground with expectations of hunkering down for the next 3 months to plot and write her next book. She's met with an irritable greedy campground assistant manager who doesn't care she had scheduled a spot for 3 months when someone else is willing to pay extra for it. Before things can be hashed out, the Manager who promised her the longtime spot is found dead by Saffi. Her curiosity gets the best of her and she can't help but jump into sleuthing mode with her new neighbors in this camper community. Wonderfully written characters in a beautiful setting.

This is a cozy but written in a very real manner. The new neighbors are welcoming but also aren't sure of the new member to the campsite who can't keep her nose out of everyone's business. And is treated in a way that is more real than most cozy's are. Loved that fact the as she's looking at everyone suspiciously, they are reminding her that she's the new camper and everything was fine till she showed up.

There is a bit of a mystic feel to the story but not in a magical or paranormal way. There is acknowledgment of spirit animals in this story, but again set in reality. Think like "when a cardinal visit's it's a sign from loved one who has passed." When a raven pops up, Saffi pays attention. So it's not really a woo woo situation. But it is prominent in the story and adds a bit of a mystical feel to it.

Well written and held my interest through the whole story. Love the backgrounds of all the characters. Very much looking forward to this being a series.

An easy enough read as they try to work out who the murderer is, with nice enough characters but I found myself more skim reading as it wasn’t gripping enough for my liking.

No Peace Here..
The first outing in the Pacific Northwest mystery series and writer Saffi has set her sights on the Last Chance Cove as the perfect spot in which to finish her latest book. Peace will be hard to find, however, as she stumbles across a body and she’s instantly drawn into a mystery even deeper than those she pens. A solid start to a new series with a likeable protagonist, an atmospheric and well imagined sense of place and a host of well crafted characters.

Saffi Graywood, a traveling writer who gathers real-life stories for her books, stops in Last Chance Cove to finish her latest manuscript. Instead of writing, she investigates the murder of the RV park managers. The twists and turns keep you guessing as Saffi sorts through suspects to find the killer. I’m curious whether Last Chance Cove will become her home base as she continues exploring the Pacific Northwest, and I’m already eager for the next book in the series.

Murder at Last Chance Cove is exactly what you’d hope for in the first book of a cozy mystery series: a charming coastal town, quirky neighbors with just the right amount of gossip, a sudden murder, and a reluctant amateur sleuth who can’t help but get involved.

Our sleuth, Saffi Graywood, is not your typical twenty-something heroine—she’s a widowed travel writer still grieving her husband, Levi. She’s grounded, funny, and delightfully klutzy, which makes her both relatable and refreshing. Traveling the Pacific Northwest in her RV, she arrives at Last Chance Cove intending to write, heal, and maybe put down roots for a while. Instead, she stumbles across a half-drowned pup and, shortly after, the body of the RV park’s manager. When the police shrug it off as an accident, Saffi’s instincts (and a few well-timed raven calls) tell her otherwise.

The mystery itself is nicely layered. Griswell sprinkles in plenty of suspects and red herrings, and while I had my suspicions, the final reveal landed later than expected—which is exactly how I like my cozies. The pacing stays steady, with moments of genuine tension balanced by humor, heart, and community.

What elevates this story are the characters and setting. The cove feels vividly drawn—windswept, moody, and atmospheric—while the townsfolk come across as lived-in rather than caricatures. The friendships, budding romances, and small-town dynamics feel authentic, and the mystical thread of Saffi’s connection with ravens adds a unique touch without overpowering the cozy tone.

As a series opener, Murder at Last Chance Cove checks all the boxes. It’s not reinventing the cozy mystery wheel, but it delivers warmth, atmosphere, and intrigue in equal measure. Saffi Graywood is a heroine I’m eager to follow, and I’m looking forward to seeing how she (and the community of Last Chance Cove) continue to grow in future installments.

I enjoyed this first book in this series. Saffi was a very fun character and different from your typical female lead character. The first 2/3 of the book was great…. It did sort of drag a little after that, but not so much that it was unbearable. The ending was great! I don’t usually read “cozy” mysteries, but every now and then I find a series I love. I definitely think this will be one of those series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kim Griswell for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at Last Chance Cove coming out August 6, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. I really love cozy mysteries. I thought this was a really good first start to the series. I enjoyed the characters. I would check out more books by the author.

Murder at Last Chance Cove by Kim Griswell is the first book in Pacific Northwest Cozy Mysteries. I love cozy mysteries, and I am always searching for new ones to read. I eagerly started Murder at Last Chance Cove, but my excitement was short lived. I was not a fan of Saffi Graywood or any of the other characters. I did not find them appealing. I did not enjoy Saffi ogling a guy on her first day (I want to get to know the character before the flirting begins). The mystery is drawn out. There are scattered breadcrumbs to follow that will lead the reader to the guilty party if you can wade through all the suspects. There are red herrings that could send a reader down the wrong path. The writing is overly descriptive (like she is trying to draw tourists to Last Chance Cove by describing its high points). The pacing is slow and there are repetitive details (skimming begins). I thought Murder at Last Chance Cove was convoluted. There was too much going on and there were too many characters. There is a paranormal element as well (as if there was not enough going on). Murder at Last Chance Cove was a book that I kept putting down and I did not want to pick it back up (tempted to drop it at the clubhouse library). While Murder at Last Chance Cove was not up my alley, it may appeal to those who like lighthearted cozy mysteries with offbeat characters, a tad too much romance, a cringe worthy boss, and an unkindness of ravens.

What I liked: Murder at Last Chance Cove has a sympathetic and fun female main character in Saffi. She is a middle-aged writer who lost her husband a few years ago. She is continuing their shared passion of traveling the states in an RV, and she has come to Last Chance Cove, an Oregon RV Park, to enjoy the views and finish her latest book. But when the park owner is killed in an "accident" that Saffi suspects is murder, Saffi must help solve the crime. The descriptions of the Pacific Northwest scenery are breath-taking, and Saffi is a complex and engaging character, as are the townspeople she meets.

What I disliked: The book began to drag a little toward the middle. It's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but I had trouble finishing it. I did find the ending satisfying, and I plan to read the next in the series.

Overall: A fun cozy mystery with great characters and beautiful descriptions.
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The beginning of this book was intriguing and kept my attention. The middle of the book I felt a little bored. By the end of the book I was back to being intrigued. I really liked how cozy this book was to read.

Murder at Last Chance Cove is exactly what you’d expect from a cozy mystery: a small coastal town, quirky/noisy neighbors, a sudden murder and an amateur sleuth who can’t help but get involved.

This was a chill, relaxing read... the kind of mystery you pick up with tea. What I really appreciated is that the characters are past their 20s, so the unnecessary immature drama was skipped completely. Instead, we get grief, growth and friendships that felt lived-in.

The mystery itself? Nicely done. The killer wasn’t obvious, and it actually took me a few tries before I figured it out ... much later in the book, not at the very beginning. That balance kept it engaging without ever feeling too heavy.

As a series opener, I’d call this a good, solid start. It’s not groundbreaking, but it has atmosphere, heart, and enough intrigue to make me curious about where Saffi Graywood will end up next.

This is a charming debut cozy mystery with all the perfect elements we cozy readers enjoy. Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher and the author. My review opinions are my own.
The atmospheric settings of coastal Oregon is perfection. The protagonist is a author who is talented at creating and solving mysteries. When a murder occurs at her RV park she is on the case.
The setting of a RV park on coastal Oregon with quirky characters is fun. The mystery well crafted to conclusion. The protagonist savvy and independent as well as talented. I loved this first in series and look forward to the next book. Well Done to the author.

I really enjoyed Murder at Last Chance Cove. It’s an easy, charming start to a new series, and Saffi is a main character I’d love to get to know better. The Pacific Northwest setting gives the story a warm and fresh atmosphere. I liked how the surroundings almost felt like a character of their own.
The cast is interesting and feels real, and I quickly got invested in both the main character and those around her. The suspense is just right, enough to keep me reading, but still with that cosy tone I love in this genre.
All in all, a lovely and enjoyable read. I’m excited to see what happens next in the series!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with this eARC.

This was a perfect cozy mystery read that I absolutely loved. Out main character Saffi who is an author is still not over her husbands death and lives in a RV and plans on staying in and finish writing. Her plan doesn’t go far cause then she finds a body. The RV park’s manager. She decides to find out who actually did it.
Lots or nice twist La which I liked and it was an easy nice read.

Murder at Last Chance Cove caused a couple of things. It made me want to join the RV life, and it made me want to visit the Pacific Northwest. Minus the murder of course.
Saffi Graywood is an interesting character. She has lost a husband. She writes Bedside Reader books that apparently are often about true crime. She is like a dog with a bone when she is following an idea or a theory.
This trait meant that Saffi got herself into a number of dangerous situations in the book. It meant that she might lose the new friends she was making in Last Chance Cove. It meant that the poor detective in town was quite beleaguered.
This is the first book in the series, and it seems there will be lots of fun to come as Saffi settles in Last Chance Cove and more adventures begin.
I enjoyed reading the book. Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the chance to read the book.