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Monday, April 21, 2025
Mailbox Monday feat Author Sharon Michaels
I am an Amazon Bestselling Author. I’ve been writing and publishing non-fiction for over twenty years. It wasn’t until recently I gave myself permission to publish fiction. I guess I was too worried about my imaginary stories being judged. For a “recovering perfectionist” the potential of being judged has been a difficult hurdle to overcome.
Today I happily write in the cactus filled desert of the southwest United States. My extremely supportive husband and I love traveling and exploring the beauty of our country. As I travel I write fun and interesting things in my notebook so I can share these memories with you in stories and books.
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Sunday, March 30, 2025
Cozy New Releases
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The Case Of The Unfortunate Fortune Teller
by Cathy Ace
A fortune teller claims she’s being targeted by someone who’s out to harm her and retains the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency to gather evidence she can take to the police. But, when a body is discovered, Carol, Christine, Mavis, and Annie must scramble to rescue their agency’s professional reputation…and it becomes clear that their client kept critical information from them.
Coyle (Cozy Mystery)
As much as master roaster Clare Cosi adores coffee, the landmark shop she manages won’t survive if she doesn’t sell enough of it. So when the Village Blend’s customer traffic grinds to a halt, she turns to her staff for creative ideas, and the Writer’s Block Lounge is born. Format: Print, Digital, Audio
Scone Cold Dead
by Maddie Day
Robbie is just weeks away from giving birth. While her husband Abe scrambles to get the house ready for their baby’s arrival, Robbie makes last minute arrangements to keep her shop and restaurant, Pans ’N Pancakes, up and running when she’s on maternity leave. And it seems Robbie and Abe aren’t the only ones grappling with anxiety—a stranger is causing a stir in town and Robbie’s Aunt Adele appears unusually preoccupied at the baby shower . . .F
The Gatsby Gambit
by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
Greta Gatsby has at last graduated from her stifling finishing school, is on the brink of turning twenty-one, and hopes to finally have her own legendary summer with her brother and guardian, Jay, at his West Egg mansion. Orphaned along with him some years before the war, Greta has seen her fortunes rise on the high tide of his entrepreneurship, even as she has remained in the shadows of his life—too young to join his late-night soirees or infamous summer parties and too shy to trade banter and barbs with his cadre of new friends.
Death in the Dressing Room
by Simon Brett
Carole Seddon, a very respectable retired woman living in the English seaside village of Fethering, doesn’t care for the theatre. But her neighbour Jude counts the job of actress among her many and varied past careers. So when Jude attends the closing night of a new play based on a classic TV sitcom, Carole is interested – but only because she suspects the leading man, Drake Purslow, is one of her scandalous friend’s ex-lovers.
The Chow Maniac
by Vivien Chien
When Lydia brings Lana onto the case, three of the members of an elite Asian order known as the Eight Immortals have already been murdered. Each member of the order holds one item that represents their immortal counterpart, and someone is dying to get their hands on them all. Lydia’s client insists he—and only he—knows who will be next and wants the murderer captured before there is another victim.
Fudge and Marriage
by Nancy Coco
June is always beautiful on Mackinac Island, which is why Allie chose this month for her wedding to police officer Rex Manning—definitely Mackinac Island’s finest in more ways than one. But if her mother has her way, that’s the last choice Allie will get to make. Allie’s the furthest thing from a Bridezilla—but it looks like she has a Momzilla on her hands. Why else have her mother and extended family shown up a full two weeks before the nuptials to drive Allie to dizzying distraction?
No Roast for the Weary
by Cleo Coyle
As much as master roaster Clare Cosi adores coffee, the landmark shop she manages won’t survive if she doesn’t sell enough of it. So when the Village Blend’s customer traffic grinds to a halt, she turns to her staff for creative ideas, and the Writer’s Block Lounge is born.
Scone Cold Dead
by Maddie Day
Robbie is just weeks away from giving birth. While her husband Abe scrambles to get the house ready for their baby’s arrival, Robbie makes last minute arrangements to keep her shop and restaurant, Pans ’N Pancakes, up and running when she’s on maternity leave. And it seems Robbie and Abe aren’t the only ones grappling with anxiety—a stranger is causing a stir in town and Robbie’s Aunt Adele appears unusually preoccupied at the baby shower . .
Waters of Destruction
by Leslie Karst
After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have decided to move permanently to the beautiful – if storm-prone – Big Island. The couple are having fun furnishing their new house, exploring their new neighborhood and playing with their new little dog, Pua. But while they’ve made good friends with local restaurant manager Sachiko and her partner Isaac, they can’t help but feel a little lonely.
Dead Post Society
by Diane Kelly
Carpenter Whitney Whitaker and her cousin Buck are no strangers to murder. After all, they’ve encountered corpses on their properties before. But this is the first time they’d decided to take a chance on a property where two suspicious deaths have already occurred. Most buildings on the former boarding school property will be repurposed for an upscale retirement community, but the developer has no use for the headmaster’s house given its violent history. The headmaster and his wife were killed there decades earlier, their deaths remaining unsolved to this day.
Written Stone
by Paige Shelton
When Delaney wins a special Hidden Door Festival invitation to artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio, she isn’t sure quite what to expect. What she finds is an elusive fellow obsessed with the Picts—complete with his own versions of their blue tattoos and vibrant red hair—recreating the stones they left behind. She also meets a visiting paleontologist, Dr. Adam Pace, from the University of Kansas attempting to sell an artifact that might just explain what the Picts’ language really sounded like.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Amber Royer Guest Posr
Research Trip to Japan
When we went to Japan in September, we arrived at Haneda one day before our boat was supposed to sail for the cruise I was lecturing on. Even though we were tired from the flight, we didn’t want to chance being late for getting aboard the boat, so we basically had one night to do research for Vanishing Into the 100% Dark. I’d been in Tokyo before, and my husband and I follow a lot about Japanese culture, including watching Japanese-language dramas (and yes, selected anime), reading translated Japanese mysteries, and watching Japan-based YouTubers. So we talked a friend into going with us on a train to the area where the hotel that inspired the fictional one my characters stay at is located. I also wanted to see the giant 3-D cat billboard. (Don’t judge – I love cats and I’m that big of a nerd.)
We went down there, I took my pics, and our friend took us downstairs to a basement restaurant she’d looked up so we could all have ramen.
That all may seem like a lot of effort for the amount of time we had, but I think the experience lent depth to the scenes when I wrote them. The book is told from a visitor’s perspective, so those first impressions really do count. And I’ve had several reviewers praise the research that went into the book.
Here’s a collage from our trip, which taught me tons of nuanced things about Japan. We even went to a sushi museum! I had no idea how many regional specialties there are.
Of course, some of my research was done using Google maps plus my own imaginations, as many of the buildings in the story are loosely based on the type of architecture I saw in the area. I hope the setting and culture elements blend in seamlessly so you can enjoy the story!
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Amber Royer's Characters That Cook
In A Shot in the 80% Dark,
blogger Tam Binh and Carmen, the Pastry Chef at Greetings and Felicitations spend some time in the kitchen coming up with fun, fusion desserts. They’re also making coffee, so one of them decides to take the spices meant for the café de olla and use them to flavor a cake.
Honeycomb Cake
This Vietnamese-style honeycomb cake may have an untraditional flavor profile, but it maintains the traditional “honeycomb” structure that comes from the gloss of the tapioca flour, with the air pockets that are maintained by cooling the cake upside down. (As otherwise it might collapse in on itself.) The eggs are handled gently in the preparation stages as well, to allow for the most height in the cake.
vegetable oil, for greasing the pan
1 c. coconut cream
¼ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. espresso powder
¼ tsp. clove
¼ tsp. anise
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
5 eggs, at room temperature
1 c. tapioca starch
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
3 oz. dark chocolate
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of an 8 inch round cake pan and place it in the oven to heat up.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the coconut cream, salt, espresso powder, clove, anise, and sugar. Place the bowl in the microwave and cook for one minute on high. Add the vegetable oil and mix to combine. Set aside.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl. crack the eggs. With a pair of scissors, cut the egg yolks into small pieces. Pour the eggs into the bowl with the coconut mixture.
Sift together the tapioca starch, rice flour, cream of tarter and baking soda. Slowly add the tapioca mixture to the egg mixture, constantly whisking gently.
Carefully remove the cake pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Press the cake mixture through a sieve, directly into the hot cake pan. Holding the pan with oven mitts, tap it on the counter a couple times to release air bubbles. Place the pan into the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, set up a cooling station, using two cooking racks with a gap between them to allow the cake to cool upside down at least three inches above the counter.
Take the cake out of the oven and immediately rest it upside down on the cooling station. Allow to cool for 40-50 minutes, or until lukewarm. Flip the pan over, and remove the cake from pan.
In a small bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring at ten second intervals. Drizzle the chocolate over individual cake slices and serve.
Chicken Chorizo Stew by Mateo
Mateo’s Chicken and Chorizo Stew
In 70% Dark Intentions, Felicity interacts with an international team of researchers who have come to Galveston to research local plants and animals. One of them takes a job at her shop – and then promptly goes missing. But not before giving Felicity a bowl of this stew, with is a classic Spanish dish. Make sure you are using Spanish chorizo – which is a hard, sliceable sausage packed with paprika – rather than Mexican chorizo, which is soft. This does get a bit greasy as it cooks, so be prepared to skim the fat off the top.
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1 ½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. Spanish chorizo, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 c. white wine
2 ½ c. chicken stock
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. orange zest2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
3/4 c. green olives, pitted and sliced
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the chicken thighs.
Place the olive oil in a large Dutch over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add half of the chicken thighs, and brown them, turning during cooking (approximately 8-10 minutes). Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
Add the chorizo to the Dutch oven. Cook the chorizo until it releases a bit of the fat. Then add the onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bell pepper is softened and the onion turns translucent. Add the garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, cumin, and bay leaves. Cook for an additional two minutes, then remove the chorizo and vegetables and set aside.
Add the white wine to the Dutch oven, and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the wine has reduced by half, and then add the chicken stock, orange juice, orange zest, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir until the mixture is uniform, then return the chicken, chorizo and vegetables to the Dutch Oven.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then the heat to medium low. Cover the Dutch oven and cook for an hour, or until the chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce is still thin after, remove the chicken and increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce thickens. Skim the extra grease off of the surface. Return the chicken to the pan. Add the sliced olives and stir to combine. Heat the stew through, then serve warm, either over rice or with a side of crusty bread.
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Characters That Cook fest Pastry Che
Characters Who Cook
Hi! I’m Carmen, the pastry chef for Greetings and Felicitations. I batten down the ship here at the shop whenever Felicity goes off with Logan or Arlo or Dawn to investigate clues. What? Yes, I do think it is unusual how Felicity keeps getting caught up in solving cases. I think at some point she just leaned into it.
Honestly, I don’t mind running things when she’s gone. I have a great deal of latitude with what I do here. I bake daily specials according to whatever strikes me that day, and the customers love to come in and see what’s new. And I’ve done a cookbook for the shop. I’m actually working on a second one right now. In a minute, I have to get on the computer, so I can do a virtual cooking session with a YouTuber Felicity met in Japan. Even though she’s caught up in solving a murder case there, she’s still finding time to work on the business!
Check out one of the recipes I’m about to make for the cook-along!
Ginger Miso Shortbread Cookies
1 c. butter, softened
⅔ c. granulated sugar
2 teaspoon orange extract
4 Tbsp. miso paste
2 tsp. powdered ginger
2½ c. all-purpose flour
Place the butter, sugar, orange extract, and ginger in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium high speed until the butter mixture is light and fluffy. Add the miso and beat until incorporated. Add the flour and mix on low speed until combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough evenly in half, and shape each one into a rectangular block (appx. 2” wide, 1” thick, and however long it ends up being). Wrap each block in cling wrap and chill for at least an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap one block of dough. Cut it into ½” thick slices. Repeat with second block. Place the slices onto the baking sheets, with 1” spacing. Use a toothpick to poke two rows of six holes on each cookie. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown around the bottom edges. (The tops will be pale.) Transfer the baking sheets to a cooking rack and let sit for 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Teaser Tuesday
The Newest Sleuth in Galveston just wants to make chocolate!
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Main Character Monday Feat Felicity of the Bean to Bar Mysteries by Amber Royer
This week our feature is Author Amber Royer and her Bean to Bar Mysteries.
Amber shares the characters today.
Let' meet Felicity . . .
Hi! I’m Felicity Koerber, owner of Greetings and Felicitations, a craft chocolate shop in Galveston, Texas. I opened my shop to become a hub for the local community. It has become that, but not in the way I had imagined. I got involved in solving a whole string of murders, including one that happened at my grand opening party. I’ve been through a lot since them – including finding love again, which as a widow I never thought I would do. But tada! I’m engaged. Just look at that ring. (Of course, I proposed to him, and if you don’t want any spoilers on how that happened, you should look for the story in Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark, which is the sixth chronicle of my adventures.)
I’ve also rekindled old friendships and built new ones, which is how I wound up here, in Japan, with a whole group of people supporting my chance to exhibit at a chocolate festival in Tokyo. My fiancé is here, of course, but so is the blogger – now podcaster – who I felt was the bane of my existence when he first started writing about me in his blog. But I dunno. Ash grows on you after a bit, and we’re actually friends now. That’s happened with a number of people. I’ve learned to be more nuanced in how I deal with confrontation, and to give people more of a doubt. Which is why I’m trying to be patient with the fellow exhibitor at the chocolate festival who seems to have taken an instant dislike to me. Maybe she has a reason I don’t know about, and I can work to smooth it out?
Of course, that’s not nearly as important as solving the latest crime I’ve found myself in the center of. The minute we landed at the airport, some jerk stole my phone. And later, when I followed him trying to demand it back, I found him dead. Only, then his body vanished. And very few people believed me when I explained what had happened. Thankfully, my friends at least believe. I’ve got to figure out what happened and soon!
In case you’re curious: I love Cajun food! One side of my family is Cajun (the other side is Italian) so I know how to cook a lot of it, and I’m spoiled by having a Cajun restaurant across the street from me. I like sushi too, and I’m looking forward to trying new foods in Japan. I used to be a physical therapist, which comes in handy from time to time for the whole amateur sleuth thing. And I am definitely a beach girl, though I have traveled to both mountains and rainforests. I love going new places!
I hope you enjoy my story!
. . . Join us all week as we spend time in Amber"s world of Chocolates and Coffee.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Monday Feature Author Sue Thode
Todays feature is book 2 of a Debut Series by author Sue Thode.
And the author says . . .
I hope readers enjoy the stories, but also learn not to give in to feelings of despair. My books offer alternatives and hope in place of self-destructive thoughts.
The series
The author chats with her grandaught about the series over on FB
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Todays feat The Food Blogger Series by Debra Sennenfelder Characters That Cook fest Hope Early
🥧 From Recipe Testing to Crime Solving
Hope Early is used to kitchen disasters, but murder? That’s not in the recipe. When a local real estate agent is found dead, Hope finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation—one that puts her own sister in the hot seat. Can she sift through the clues before the real killer cooks up another crime?
📖 If you love cozy mysteries with food, small-town secrets, and strong female leads, this one’s for you!
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Saturday, March 8, 2025
My Weekend Read
A weekend read literally I read this book in a day.
Several years ago I had the chance to be a part of a promo tour for
A Fine Year For Murder
This book has become one of my all time favorites and is part of my permanent library.
About the book
After months of marital bliss, Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are still discovering and adjusting to their life together. Settled in their new home, everything appears to be perfect … except in the middle of the night when, in darkest shadows of her subconscious, a deep secret from Jessica’s past creeps to the surface to make her strike out at Murphy.
When investigative journalist Dallas Walker tells the couple about her latest case, known as the Pine Bridge Massacre, they realize Jessica may have witnessed the murder of a family living near a winery owned by distant relatives she was visiting and suppressed the memory.
Determined to uncover the truth and find justice for the murder victims, Jessica and Murphy return to the scene of the crime with Dallas Walker, a spunky bull-headed Texan. Can this family reunion bring closure for a community touched by tragedy or will this prickly get-together bring an end to the Thorny Rose couple?
And I thought...
Get ready for . . . forget the laundry and cooking super! Once you pick up this second book in
the Thorny Rose Series you won't be able to put it down!
I met the characters Jessica and her husband Murphy in the Mac Faraday series. I was super excited
that they are the main characters in A Fine Year For Murder.
I've found in reading the books by Lauren Carr that I really like all the characters in each story.
I was super excited that the characters from the Mac Faraday series and the Lovers In Crime series books were coming together but I was disappointed that there was only a small snippet of Mac and Archie and David from the Mac Faraday series. Murphy's family from the Lovers in Crime series were only briefly mentioned. I was kind of expecting the 'whole' gang to jump in and solve the crime.
A Fine Year For Murder was a super fast paced keep you on the edge of your seat mystery.
Jessica and Murphy are caught up in several different events while investigating the cold case murder.
This was another great one filled with and twists and turns and some great characters!
I received a complimentary copy.
Author's Bio:
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, romance, and humor.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, son, and four dogs (including the real Gnarly) on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday Feat Blueberry Beach by Jessi Gussman
A great series.
Great sale!
When Lindy leaves her workaholic husband and moves with her teenage daughter to their summer cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, will she find joy and healing with the help of her new neighbors in the town of Blueberry Beach? And when it comes down to a choice between her bright new future or the value of yesterday's treasures, does her husband dare to hold out hope that he can win her back?
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Monday, March 3, 2025
Must Read Monday
I hope readers enjoy the stories, but also learn not to give in to feelings of despair. My books offer alternatives and hope in place of self-destructive thoughts.
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Monday, February 24, 2025
Must Read Monday feat Desireof of My Heart
I read a beautifully written sweet story over the weekend.
I was looking for an audio book and the author Heidi Gray McGill gifted me a copy.
This is a Must Read.
My 5 star review will follow.
About the book
of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of God's grace.
For Misty M. Beller, Lacy Williams, and Linda Ford fans, this standalone novel in the Discerning God’s Best series will capture your heart and leave you breathless. You’ll love this book if you enjoy gripping historical drama and compelling characters. Binge-read the entire series on Kindle Unlimited.
• Full-length Christian historical fiction
• A standalone novel in the Discerning God’s Best series
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Timeline: 1858 – 1857
• For fans of Misty M. Beller, Lacy Williams, and Linda Ford
Book One: Desire of My Heart
Book Two: With All My Heart
Companion Christmas Novella: Stitched on My Heart
Book Three: Matters of the Heart
Book Four: Healing of the Heart
Book Five: Written on My Heart
Prequel: Deep in My Heart – available for free with newsletter signup. Search Heidi Gray McGill to locate her website
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Accidentally Married My Review
About the book
Madison Nichols is out of options. An aspiring actress with bills piling up, she’s desperate for a job. When she rushes to an interview at Jameson Technologies, a mix-up leaves her pretending to be the CEO’s girlfriend instead of landing the role she needs. Now she's stuck in a charade with Jared Jameson—a man who tricked her for his own gain.
Madison isn’t about to let Jared get away with it. Her bold plan to expose his lies? Announce their engagement in front of his entire family. Jared is stunned, but the real chaos begins when his ailing aunt makes a heartfelt wish: that they marry before she passes.
Madison hatches a wild idea—hire an actor, stage a fake wedding, and pull off the performance of a lifetime. But what neither of them knows is that Jared’s father is already onto them, with a plot of his own that will leave them scrambling.
And I thought
I was not sure what to expect.
I found the title in you tube and there was no indication if it was Steamy or Sweet or somewhere in the middle. .
To my setprise it was Sweet almost Wholesome.
It was an audio version which allowed me to finish in a few hours.
I could not put it down.
I was surprised it seemed long.
I expected a happy ending after the wedding.
But nope it was several weeks later which was actually refreshing.
The author threw in a longer story beyond the wedding day.
And I enjoyed it.
I will be following along this series.
I download an audio copy from You Tube.
The Series
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Monday, February 17, 2025
Wines Up by Wendy Meadows My Review
About the book
Murder is on the menu in Rosemary Harbor—and everyone’s favorite gift basket shop might hold the deadly clue.
Hillary Sheridan moved to the picturesque seaside town of Rosemary Harbor for a fresh start after the loss of her husband. Running Something Special, her charming gift basket shop, has been a welcome escape—until a local businessman turns up dead, and one of her baskets becomes the center of a sinister mystery.
When Police Chief Preston Davis starts sniffing around the shop for answers, Hillary is drawn into the investigation despite her best intentions. But her knack for reading people soon uncovers more secrets than she bargained for. With her matchmaking assistant Rose stirring up gossip and her fiercely loyalp daughter Annabelle determined to protect her father’s memory, Hillary has her hands full navigating small-town drama—and a budding friendship with the handsome police chief.
Can Hillary untangle the clues and save her shop’s reputation, or will her sleuthing make her the killer’s next target?
Pour a glass of your favorite wine and settle in for a cozy mystery packed with charm, intrigue, and a parrot who knows too much.
This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. gift basket shop, has been a welcome escape—until a local businessman turns up dead, and one of her baskets becomes the center of a sinister mystery.
When Police Chief Preston Davis starts sniffing around the shop for answers, Hillary is drawn into the investigation despite her best intentions. But her knack for reading people soon uncovers more secrets than she bargained for. With her matchmaking assistant Rose stirring up gossip and her fiercely loyal daughter Annabelle determined to protect her father’s memory, Hillary has her hands full navigating small-town drama—and a budding friendship with the handsome police chief.
Can Hillary untangle the clues and save her shop’s reputation, or will her sleuthing make her the killer’s next target?
Pour a glass of your favorite wine and settle in for a cozy mystery packed with charm, intrigue, and a parrot who knows too much.
This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.
And I thought
I am interested in reading more in the series.
However I really did not care for AI voice. It was monatone and no difference in characters male or female.
The birds chatter is key to storyline and it just did not come off well.
I did enjoy the storyline.
The characters were charming.
The author did a great job of introducing each one.
I liked the locale and town name.
And I enjoyed Hillary's profession and her reasons for making gift baskets.
I did not notice the length but the book seemed short.
Perhaps because I enjoyed it
I look forward to reading a print copy of the rest of series.
The Series
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Cover Story feat Knight Brew by Heather Day Gilbert
About the book
Book Nine in the RWA Daphne Award-winning series!
Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java...and where murder sometimes pays a visit.
The Barks & Beans booth at the Renaissance Faire is hopping, since Macy managed to talk her muscled redhead brother into donning a kilt for the occasion. Even better, Macy's boyfriend Titan has come for a visit, so she can't wait to peruse the shops and watch the shows with him.
But when a well-rehearsed joust takes a fatal turn, Macy becomes a key witness. Can she believe her eyes, or did someone cloak their ruthless intent with smoke and mirrors? A late night stakeout seems the only way to determine what really happened...but someone scarier than the plague doctor is lying in wait for Macy, and this time, the damsel might not find a way out of her distress.
Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.
The Series
The Barks & Beans Cafe series in order:
Book 1: No Filter
Book 2: Iced Over
Book 3: Fair Trade
Book 4: Spilled Milk
Book 5: Trouble Brewing
Book 6: Cold Drip
Book 7: Roast Date
Book 8: Shade Grown
Book 9: Knight Brew
Standalone Novella: House Blend
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