Victoria Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. Victoria has worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and library director. When not writing or reading, she likes to spend her time watching films, gardening, or traveling. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers and lives in North Carolina.
"Praise for Reserved for Murder: “Captivating...Well-rounded characters match the finely crafted plot.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Plenty of mysterious circumstances and quirky characters are spiced with a romance that hints at future complications.” —Kirkus Reviews “Plenty of background on books and publishing combine with the agreeable small-town ambiance and the sultry southern setting to frame with satisfying cozy.” —Booklist “A true master of the 'whodunnit' style of mystery . . . The stuff of which successful Hallmark Channel TV movies are made.” —Midwest Book Review “[F]un, charming, and addicting from the first page.” —Portland Book Review ""Reserved For Murder moves at a steady pace and is an excellent choice for a beach read or an airplane ride.” —Mystery and Suspense Magazine “Gilbert presents a good story, a fast read, and enough clues, red herrings, foreshadowings, and questions to keep the pages turning.” —New York Journal of Books “Delightful characters and high-stakes danger.” —Woman's World Praise for Victoria Gilbert: “Gilbert skillfully weaves a rich tapestry of suspense, suggested guilt, and motive.” —Midwest Book Review “Readers of Ellery Adams’s Book Retreat mysteries will appreciate this new series.” —Library Journal “All of the hallmarks of a cozy.” —Booklist “A true master of the genre.” —Midwest Book Review ""I can't wait for the next in the series."" —Laura DiSilverio, bestselling and award-winning author “An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!” —Amanda Flower, Agatha Award-winning author ""Great fun!"" —Julia Buckley, author of the Writer's Apprentice Mysteries “Victoria Gilbert delivers an entertaining mystery.” —Victoria Abbott, award-winning author"