#Book #Review ~ Stalking Around the Christmas Tree (Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, Book #4) by Jacqueline Frost ~ #CozyMystery @JulieALindsey @crookedlanebks

Tis the season to solve a murder—and innkeeper Holly White knows she’ll have to make her list and check it twice if she wants to catch the killer in the fourth Christmas Tree Farm mystery from bestselling author Jacqueline Frost.

Book Details:

ASIN: ‎ B0BSKZ1YNV

Publisher: ‎ Crooked Lane Books

Publication date: ‎ October 17, 2023

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For inn keeper Holly White, Christmas time in Mistletoe, Maine, is the ultimate holiday gift. Business at the Reindeer Games Inn is booming, her wedding to Sheriff Evan Gray is nearly here, and the annual parade is about to begin. The town is lucky to have another gift this year with the state’s ballet company staying for several performances of The Nutcracker. But disaster strikes when Tiffany, the lead ballerina, shows up dead on a float during the parade, the Rat King’s mask nearby. Holly will have to spruce up her sleuthing skills if she wants to catch the killer before Christmas—and her wedding day.

Immediately, Holly discovers that Tiffany had more than a few secrets. She finds out that the star of the show had a super fan that no one knows anything about. And the show’s understudy slips some other intriguing information Holly’s way: not only was Tiffany secretly seeing someone romantically, but there seems to be more than one rat in this company. When Holly discovers a secret passage leading to Tiffany’s dressing room, with footprints leading out; she wonders if this is evidence of a secret lover—or a stalking killer.

With an impending snowstorm and the ballet company on the way out of town, Holly must act quickly if she wants to find the person responsible for this terrible murder. Will she be able to save Christmas—or will her investigation turn cold like the weather?

My Review:

Stalking Around the Christmas Tree is the fourth book in the Christmas Tree Farm Mysteries by Jacqueline Frost. The mystery was solid, exciting, and kept me on my toes. I enjoyed the small-town setting and the main location of this book being a Christmas Tree Farm named Reindeer Games.

Holly is a fantastic, down-to-earth heroine. She's now the innkeeper at the new B&B on Reindeer Games' property. This year’s special guests are a ballet troupe. The state’s ballet company is performing The Nutcracker, as well as taking part in the holiday parade. When one of the ballerina’s is found dead on the float and an incriminating clue left behind, Holly, once again, dons her sleuthing cap. She has a killer to reveal. 

I loved Stalking Around the Christmas Tree. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book realism. The romance between Holly and Evan, the sheriff, doesn't overshadow the mystery. I love their chemistry.

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. The author provided excellent imagery, character development, and a great story. I really enjoyed Slashing Through the Snow and highly recommend the entire series. 

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Cozy Mystery Book #Review ~ Flared Stiff (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries #5) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey

 

About the Book:

Cake, cocktails and… murder?

Bonnie’s embracing the big 4-0 and all it has to offer, including a celebratory night out with friends. The evening is a perfect blend of fun and fabulous, until the local love guru, Gretchen, is confronted by a client’s spouse, who’s displeased by a prediction of new romance in his wife’s future. Gretchen excuses herself to sort the situation, but in the morning, the man is dead. Stabbed with a cake knife from her True Love collection.

When Bonnie’s friends turn to her for help unwrapping the truth, she quickly moves saving Gretchen’s reputation to the top of her birthday list.

Can she make her wish for answers come true? Or will the killer give Bonnie the next slice?

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Flared Stiff by Julie Anne Lindsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flared Stiff if the fifth book in Julie Anne Lindsey’s Bonnie and Clyde Mysteries series. Bonnie turns 40in Flared Stiff, and she’s thrown a celebration to commemorate the occasion. When Bonnie’s friend Gretchen, is confronted by a client’s husband at the party, tension escalates. Apparently, Gretchen gave some love advice that didn’t set well. When the man is found dead the next day, all signs point to Gretchen. Bonnie knows Gretchen didn’t commit murder and she can’t help but get involved in the investigation.
I loved Flared Stiff. The characters, setting, and plot are engaging. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The book is full of excellent imagery and character development. Bonnie, Clyde, Mason, Gigi, and all the rest, are fun characters.

The author's writing style is fluid, and the pacing is perfect. The story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Flared Stiff and can't wait for the next book.

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Release Day #Review ~ No Farm No Fowl (Thelma & Louisa Mysteries, Book 1) by Julie Anne Lindsey #CozyMystery @JulieALindsey

It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for Thelma and Louisa in this new farm to fun cozy mystery series!

Polish chicken breeder Louisa Eggers and her beloved hen, Thelma, are enjoying life sunny side up in their earthy cottagecore community of Meadowbrook. Friends and neighbors can’t get enough of Louisa’s special breakfast recipes, and she has high hopes of feathering her nest with income from the budding egg enterprise.

But when a local naysayer, seemingly determined to bring bad press to Louisa’s community, lifestyle, and café is found dead with a belly full of her quiche, and the coroner crows murder, all eyes turn to Louisa for an explanation.

To save their business and reputation, Thelma and Louisa lay a plan to find the killer. Can they crack this case before it’s too late? Or will they find themselves in a heaping helping of trouble?

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ASIN: ‎ B09N8N3CRR
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC
Publication Date: ‎ April 12, 2022
Print Length: ‎ 193 pages

My Review and Rating:

No Farm No Fowl by Julie Anne Lindsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Louisa Eggers has finally opened up her souffle stand, Souffle the Day and it’s really taking off. Her specialty breakfasts are a hit with Meadowbrook residents and beyond. She’s hopeful that a local food blogger who’s been visiting will give high praise to her establishment, and with that praise, more customers.

She’s shocked to learn his blog about his experiences at Souffle the Day are unflattering and instead of brining in more customers, even her loyal ones stay away. Even more shocking is the death of the food blogger, on one of her meals at the stand, and in front of half of the town. All eyes, and fingers, point to Louisa and her nest egg may have just cracked, for good.

No Farm No Fowl is a fantastic cozy mystery by Julie Anne Linsdey. Thelma and Louisa are back in their very own spin-off series. We first met them in Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries, and I loved Louisa and her chicken Thelma so much. I’m so glad the author gave them their own series.

The story is well-written and fast-paced. I enjoyed learning more about Louisa’s relationship with her mother and seeing Louisa slowly come to realize her mother only wants the best for her. Louisa’s slow-burn with Eli is cute and I’ve enjoyed their dance since the first time they were paired together on the pages. The dynamics between Louisa and Mary, her new friend, are fun and electric. Total opposites, Louisa and Mary still manage to get along, have each other’s backs, and show true loyalty to one another.

Enjoyable characters, story, theme, and mystery. Of course, the animals steal the show, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

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Amateur Sleuth Mystery Review ~ Murder Comes Ashore (Patience Price, Counselor at Large #2) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey #Mystery

About Murder Comes Ashore:

When one beach closes another case opens for this amateur island investigator

Life is improving for Patience following her return to Pony Island. She’s making headway as a concierge counselor, to cautious clients, in a town too small for discretion, and she’s even managing to ignore her ex-boyfriend’s shameless charm and flirtation. Mostly.

But she’s barely recovered from her recent run-in with a killer when body parts begin washing up on the beach, and her parents are named as suspects!

Now, Patience is diving deep into a personal investigation with the help of Sebastian, her current crush and federal agent. And her pesky ex-boyfriend, Adrian, is never far behind. He’s hoping to crack the case and gain favor in the upcoming mayoral election.

Can Patience find the answers she needs before the killer finds her? Or will she be the next to wash ashore?

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ASIN: ‎ B09Q1T619W
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC
Publication Date: ‎ January 8, 2022
Print Length: ‎ 289 pages

My Review and Rating:

Murder Comes Ashore by Julie Anne Lindsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Patience is starting to settle back into Pony Island life. As the only counselor on the island, she has set up shop in an unconventional way. Her patient sessions are never in an office. During a particular session on the beach, the discovery of body parts washed ashore gets her embroiled in another murder mystery. This time it’s personal when the suspects are near and dear to Patience’s heart.

What ensues is a cozy-esque type murder mystery with a light romance angle. Not quite a cozy, Murder Comes Ashore has some decidedly traditional mystery elements. There are twists, turns, and red herrings throughout the book. The author calls on a bit of humor at times, and it’s perfectly inserted into the scenes. The book has romantic, moments, which I love in the books I read, as long as the romantic angle is appropriate.

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Murder Comes Ashore and can't wait for the next book.

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Amateur Sleuth Mystery Review ~ Murder by the Seaside (Patience Price, Counselor at Large #1) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey #Mystery

 

Sun, Sand and … Murder?

Downsized from the FBI’s human resources department on the Virginia mainland, Patience Price is setting up shop as a Counselor at Large in her quirky island town. And she’s making the best of her reinvention, until a high school boyfriend is accused of murder, and his determined mama wants Patience to save his hide.

Local golden boy, Adrian Davis, once crushed Patience’s teenage heart, and now he needed her help? She can’t help offering a chef’s kiss to Karma.

Not that Patience holds a grudge.

Reluctantly, she agrees to look into the case, with the help of a hunky former coworker, but what she finds will rock their coastal community to its core, and put Patience on a lurking killer’s hitlist.

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ASIN: ‎ B09Q1T61YS
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC
Publication Date: ‎ January 8, 2022
Print Length: ‎ 305 pages

My Review and Rating:

Murder by the Seaside by Julie Anne Lindsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a huge fan of Julie Anne Lindsey. I didn’t have a chance to read Murder by the Seaside during its original release but when she re-released it this year, I jumped on board.

Patience Price lost her job in the HR department at the FBI during some downsizing. Back to her hometown on an island off the coast of Virginia, Patience hopes to open her own counseling center. Shortly after her return, there is a murder of a local resident. When she finds out her high school boyfriend is a suspect, Patience is sure he didn’t do it but doesn’t know if she wants to get involved. Ultimately, Patience calls on a colleague from the FBI to help her out.

What ensues is a cozy-esque type murder mystery with a potential romance angle. Not quite a cozy, Murder by the Seaside has some decidedly traditional mystery elements. There are twists, turns, and red herrings throughout the book. The author calls on a bit of humor at times, and it’s perfectly inserted into the scene. The book has romantic, or could-be romantic, moments, which I love in the books I read, regardless of genre (for the most part).

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Murder by the Seaside and can't wait for the next book.

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Book Review ~ Eyelet Witness (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries #4) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey #CozyMystery

 

Bonnie and Clyde play chicken with a killer in their zaniest adventure yet!

Bonnie Balfour is busy tuning shabby into chic after a local entrepreneur asks for help decorating a soufflé-stand startup on a shoestring budget. The client’s budding egg enterprise and blue-ribbon hen, Thelma, are sure to boost revenue to the new business, especially with Bonnie’s customizing touch on the design.

Unfortunately, feathers begin to fly when the client’s ex-boyfriend launches a dispute over Thelma’s legal custody, only hours before the hen goes missing. And Detective Wright suspects fowl play when the ex’s body turns up in a local lake before sundown.

Now Bonnie and Clyde are pecking on doors and scratching for clues to prove their friend’s innocence, but a series of anonymous attacks threaten to scramble the newly hatched plan. Can Bonnie and Clyde crack the case in time? Or is this sleuthing duo finally out of cluck?

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ASIN: ‎ B09DYW465L
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC
Publication Date: ‎ December 15, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 208 pages

My Review:

Eyelet Witness is the fourth book in Julie Anne Lindsey's Bonnie and Clyde Mysteries series. Bonnie's resales shop, Bless Her Heart is flourishing. She's making new friends, even though they may live in a rival city. When Louisa visits the shop for some dresses, she's served paperwork that indicate she's being sued for custody of her prized hen, Thelma. Apparently Louisa's ex-boyfriend had plans for the chicken that Louisa opted not to pursue. 

Later, Thelma goes missing from Louisa's home. As the entire town of Meadowbrook looks for Thelma, a body is discovered in a local body of water. The body happens to be Louisa's ex and she becomes the prime suspect. What ensues are several twists and turns, surprise revelations, and secrets that are revealed. Bonnie does her best to help her friend, follow clues, and stay out of the crosshairs of a killer.

I loved Eyelet Witness. The characters, setting, and plot are engaging. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The book is also full of excellent imagery, character development, and a great story. Bonnie, Clyde, Mason, Gigi, Louisa, and Thelma are fun characters. I enjoyed the chicken caper, murder mystery, and learning about the lifestyles in the adjacent town.

The author's writing style is fluid, and the pacing is perfect. The story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Eyelet Witness and can't wait for the next book.

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Book #Review ~ Beating the Wrap (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries #3) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey ~ #CozyMystery

 

Beating the Wrap by Julie Anne Lindsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s Fall in Georgia and people are gearing up for Thanksgiving. The town of Bliss is holding a window decorating contest for the business owners. Part of Bonnie’s design is a Gift of Gratitude display, where passersby can leave messages of good tidings anonymously. When Bonnie continues to receive messages of less-than-good tidings she’s intent on finding the perpetrator.

Bonnie able to pin down the naysayer as a new business owner. It seems Clyde is a bit of a klepto and continues to steal items from the new business. Instead of discussing his issues with Bonnie and Clyde face-to-face like a mature, rational human, he chooses to be passive-aggressive. When a heated exchange occurs, words spoken can never be taken back, leaving Bonnie feeling bad. Before she can make amends, however, the man is found dead.

All signs point to Bonnie, as their final exchange included some threats, on both their parts. That begins to change as incidents he had with other citizens begin to emerge. As Bonnie goes on the hunt for clues to his demise, the intensity of the situation escalates. It seems she’s now on the receiving end of some serious threats and attacks.

I loved Beating the Wrap. The characters, setting, and plot are engaging. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The book is also full of excellent imagery, character development, and a great story. Bonnie and her parents, Clyde, Mason, and Gigi are fun characters and I love the secondaries, as well.

The author's writing style is fluid, and the pacing is perfect. The story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Beating the Wrap and can't wait for the next book.

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Cozy Mystery Book Review ~ Seven Deadly Sequins (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries #2) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey #CozyMystery

Bonnie & Clyde are at it again!

When the death of a local baker threatens to shred the fabric of their lovely town, this dynamic sleuthing duo bolts into action. The results will leave you in stitches.

It’s summertime in beautiful Bliss, Georgia, and while second chance dress shop owner, Bonnie Balfour, would prefer to spend her time redesigning gowns for the upcoming Founder’s Day parade, her grandma, Gigi, is too hot under the collar to concentrate. It seems Gigi’s former friend is using her recipe to sell cobbler at the local festivities, and she’s claiming Gigi’s treat as her own!

Things go from uncomfortable to downright ugly when Gigi confronts her friend publicly about the unseamly pattern of behavior, only to later find the woman dead! With Gigi’s prints on the murder weapon, and dozens of material witnesses to their earlier scrap, Gigi cuts straight to the top of Sheriff Wright’s suspect list.

Now, Bonnie and her kitty companion, Clyde, must don their sleuthing hats once more.

To mend Gigi’s reputation and deliver justice for the victim, Bonnie must lace together a string of clues about what really happened that night. Will she wind up on the killer’s cutting board in the process?

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ASIN: ‎ B094RFQ3M8
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC (October 15, 2021)
Publication Date: ‎ October 15, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 198 pages

My Review:

Bonnie Balfour's grandmother, Gigi, has moved back to Bliss, Georgia. All is not right in Gigi's world though when she discovers one of her friends may stolen an heirloom recipe. When Gigi confronts the baker and then tries to confront her again later the same day, Gigi finds her friend dead and herself the prime suspect. Bonnie knows that although Gigi is upset about the theft, Gigi is not a murderer. When Bonnie again thinks the police process is rolling too slowly, she begins to take matters into her own hands. As Bonnie uncovers clues, she realizes more is at stake and discovers she's again in a killer's crosshairs.

I loved Seven Deadly Sequins. The characters, setting, and plot are engaging. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The book is also full of excellent imagery, character development, and a great story.

The author's writing style is fluid and the pacing is perfect. The story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Seven Deadly Sequins and can't wait for the next book.

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#Cozy #Mystery #Review ~ Burden of Poof (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries #1) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey

An amateur sleuth named Bonnie and her kitty companion Clyde, with names like those, what could possibly go wrong?


Life hasn't sparkled too brightly for Bonnie Balfour over the past few years, but a heart-breaking divorce has brought her back to her small rural hometown of Bliss, Georgia, and things are starting to shape up.

The proud new owner of Bless Her Heart—a second chance dress shop and boutique on the town square—Bonnie thinks thirty-eight might not be too late for a fresh start in life after all.

Until a grouchy old widow turns up dead in a pile of donations meant for Bonnie’s shop, and the town’s new detective pins her to the top of his suspect list!

To save her shop, dream and reputation, Bonnie must coordinate clues and stitch together the truth about her innocence, but the unreasonably handsome detective and prying eyes of the local gossip mill are fast fraying her nerves.

When a series of anonymous attacks begin to hem her in, Bonnie fears the real killer is fixing to make her his next victim. Can this amateur sleuth measure up?

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ASIN: ‎ B08ZL91YMW
Publisher: ‎ Cozy Queen Publishing LLC
Publication Date: ‎ September 15, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 254 pages

My Review:

Bonnie Balfour is back in Bliss, Georgia after a devastating divorce. She’s set up shop in town as the owner of Bless Her Heart. Featuring a secondhand dress shop and boutique. Her new chapter in life is off to a wonderful start until Bonnie finds the body of a widow in a pile of garments meant for Bonnie’s shop. Now, Bonnie’s at the top of suspect list, all because of tussle she had with the widow months prior. Bonnie knows she didn’t commit such a horrible crime and to save her reputation and her shop, she turns amateur sleuth.

I loved Burden of Poof. The characters, setting, and plot are engaging. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The book is also full of excellent imagery, character development, and a great story.

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Burden of Poof and can't wait for the next book.

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#CozyMystery Book #Review ~ The Cider Shop Rules (A Cider Shop Mystery #3) by Julie Anne Lindsey @JulieALindsey @KensingtonBooks

 

Autumn in Blossom Valley means pumpkin patches are ripe and Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe's cider shop is flourishing. But with this season comes...

A FATAL HARVEST

The Fall Festival is in full swing. Civil War reenactors from three counties are partaking in Blossom Valley's tribute to John Brown. Blue Ridge Mountain foliage is in full bloom. And best of all is Jacob Potter's pumpkin farm where his hay rides, piglet races, pumpkin picking and corn maze are time-honored draws for locals and tourists alike. That's why it's such a shock when Mr. Potter is found dead, hidden under a tarp in the back of Winnie's pickup truck. This certainly betrays Potter's reputation as one of the town's most popular citizens. Fortunately, when it comes to solving a murder, no one has a patch on Winnie. Now, all eyes are on her to do it. Unfortunately, that includes those of the killer who'll do anything to keep an orchard full of secrets buried.

ASIN : B08MBD78KS
Publisher : Kensington Books (July 27, 2021)
Publication date : July 27, 2021
Language : English
File size : 1087 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 243 pages

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My Review:

A solid 5-star third book in the Cider Shop Mystery series by Julie Anne Lindsey. I love the book so much I read it twice (April 28-29, 2021 the first time and May 8, 2021 the second time) and pre-ordered the paperback.

Fall has arrived in Blossom Valley and the town decked out in autumn fun. There is a Civil War reenactment taking place, bringing all sorts of newcomers to take part in the festivities. Potter's Pumpkin Farm is bursting with families participating in the hayrides, corn maze, and picking out the perfect pumpkins. When beloved Mr. Potter's body is found in the back of Winnie's truck everyone is shocked. In front of Sheriff Colton Wise, a familiar citizen confronts Winnie with the expectation Winnie will investigate, as she's done in the past. Mr. Potter's murder isn't the only issue to crop up in Blossom Valley. Colton and Winnie still have an issue they deal with from the past, threatening their lives and possibly the lives of those around them. 

The Cider Shop Rules is a wonderful third book in the Cider Shop Mysteries. The mystery was solid, exciting, and kept me on my toes. I enjoyed the small-town setting with the main character living with her granny on an apple orchard. Winnie is a fantastic, down-to-earth heroine who wants the wedding being held at the orchard to go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, when Winnie’s ex, Hank, is noticed arguing with the groom, who is later found dead outside the reception, he becomes suspect number one. Knowing he would never arbitrarily take another person’s life, Winnie begins looking into the bride, the groom, and anyone who would want the groom dead.

I loved The Cider Shop Rules as much as I loved Pulp Friction and Apple Cider Slaying. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. The romance build-up between Winnie and the sheriff is slow and exciting and I had all the feels while I read The Cider Shop Rules. I love the chemistry and the ease in which the author is developing their potential relationship. The addition of Colton's younger brother, Blake, was everything I could have ever hope for and enjoyed his character. We were also provided excellent imagery, character development, and a great story.

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that when I reached the end, I couldn’t believe I was done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed The Cider Shop Rules and can't wait for the next book.

I was provided an e-copy of the book to read but I also ordered the paperback for my bookshelf.

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