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An Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery #3
Cover Story
Murder is nothing novel for the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society—but this time the police want to throw the book at one of their own…
It’s time to celebrate when club member Molly Mathews’s childhood friend, Teensy Coldicutt, moves back to town—complete with a published book. But as the club plans Teensy’s book launch, Molly is attacked and Teensy’s books are stolen. Who would be so desperate for 150 copies of a sexy novel written by an elderly widow? Then Ashton Corners is hit with another shock when Teensy’s publisher turns up dead—and fellow club member and former police chief Bob Miller is taken into custody.
Convinced that Teensy’s missing books hold the key to the murder, Lizzie Turner and her band of readers are determined to hunt them down. But the plot thickens when their search leads them straight into a counterfeiting ring. Now they must unravel this surprise twist before the killer gets the chance to write someone else off…
It’s time to celebrate when club member Molly Mathews’s childhood friend, Teensy Coldicutt, moves back to town—complete with a published book. But as the club plans Teensy’s book launch, Molly is attacked and Teensy’s books are stolen. Who would be so desperate for 150 copies of a sexy novel written by an elderly widow? Then Ashton Corners is hit with another shock when Teensy’s publisher turns up dead—and fellow club member and former police chief Bob Miller is taken into custody.
Convinced that Teensy’s missing books hold the key to the murder, Lizzie Turner and her band of readers are determined to hunt them down. But the plot thickens when their search leads them straight into a counterfeiting ring. Now they must unravel this surprise twist before the killer gets the chance to write someone else off…
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First published August 6, 2013
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Erika Chase
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Erika writes the Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries for Penguin/Berkley Prime Crime. In a parallel life Erika Chase is also known as Linda Wiken. A former mystery bookstore owner (Prime Crime Books in Ottawa, ON, Canada), Linda is also a short story writer. She is a member of those dangerous dames, The Ladies' Killing Circle.
Her short stories have appeared in the seven Ladies’ Killing Circle anthologies (three of which she co-edited), and in the magazines Mysterious Intent and Over My Dead Body. She has been short-listed for an Arthur Ellis Award, Best Short Story, from Crime Writers of Canada.
Before life in the world of mystery, she worked as an advertising copywriter, radio producer, journalist and community education worker. Besides writing and reading mysteries, her other passion is choral singing and she is a member of two choirs.
She shares her house with Keesha and Mojo, her two Siamese cats. Actually, they allow her to live there.
Erika writes the Ashton Corners Book Club mysteries for Penguin/Berkley Prime Crime. In a parallel life Erika Chase is also known as Linda Wiken. A former mystery bookstore owner (Prime Crime Books in Ottawa, ON, Canada), Linda is also a short story writer. She is a member of those dangerous dames, The Ladies' Killing Circle.
Her short stories have appeared in the seven Ladies’ Killing Circle anthologies (three of which she co-edited), and in the magazines Mysterious Intent and Over My Dead Body. She has been short-listed for an Arthur Ellis Award, Best Short Story, from Crime Writers of Canada.
Before life in the world of mystery, she worked as an advertising copywriter, radio producer, journalist and community education worker. Besides writing and reading mysteries, her other passion is choral singing and she is a member of two choirs.
She shares her house with Keesha and Mojo, her two Siamese cats. Actually, they allow her to live there.
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September 13, 2016
At the last page, I had a smile on my face. Thank you for that book. I needed that.
Anyway, as you can tell, I like, no, really like this series. You have a book club, sleuthing, a murder mystery, friendships and did I mention a book club?
You have a local author moving back to Ashton Corners, launching her book, is an old friend of Molly's. From there, let's just say things happen the more the gang try to get their new friend's book out there. Looks like they have another mystery to deal with.
This one I just had to get after finishing the last one. And you know what? I just kept on reading, wanting to know what the book club gang find next. But it has its share of heartwarming moments, moments where I couldn't help but face palm (which there wasn't many but still) and moments where I'm like, well he has a point, in a way.
What I like in this one is the character growth, development, slow building friendship between Lizzie and Craig. You don't like her at first once the series starts, but you find that she's not that bad and you like her even. So kudos points for that. Oh and steering clear in a direction I was hoping it wouldn't go but found it didn't. Much appreciate it.
And of course near the end, I couldn't put it down, nearing to the end, it was too good. And now really want the next book please. That and now I'm craving for ice tea and cookies, what with the mention of it throughout the book. Really good sequel.
Anyway, as you can tell, I like, no, really like this series. You have a book club, sleuthing, a murder mystery, friendships and did I mention a book club?
You have a local author moving back to Ashton Corners, launching her book, is an old friend of Molly's. From there, let's just say things happen the more the gang try to get their new friend's book out there. Looks like they have another mystery to deal with.
This one I just had to get after finishing the last one. And you know what? I just kept on reading, wanting to know what the book club gang find next. But it has its share of heartwarming moments, moments where I couldn't help but face palm (which there wasn't many but still) and moments where I'm like, well he has a point, in a way.
What I like in this one is the character growth, development, slow building friendship between Lizzie and Craig. You don't like her at first once the series starts, but you find that she's not that bad and you like her even. So kudos points for that. Oh and steering clear in a direction I was hoping it wouldn't go but found it didn't. Much appreciate it.
And of course near the end, I couldn't put it down, nearing to the end, it was too good. And now really want the next book please. That and now I'm craving for ice tea and cookies, what with the mention of it throughout the book. Really good sequel.
June 2, 2017
I love a pun and that’s probably why I’ve read most of Piers Anthony’s books. I was initially attracted to Erika Chase’s series of cozy mysteries surrounding a mystery book club by the title, A Killer Read. Later, I followed up that pleasant jaunt into the Old South with Read and Buried. So, when I needed a quick novel to read on my commuter train round-trip, I reached for the third volume, Cover Story. I’m now convinced that cozies generally need a clever name, a female protagonist who is not officially attached to a significant other but feels attracted to men in law enforcement. In most cozies, said protagonist becomes involved in solving the mystery (or mysteries) to clear the name of a friend or acquaintance suspected of the crime. So, one gets a mystery, romance, emotional engagement, and, inevitably, the female protagonist being threatened and at risk. Inveterately, this threat is the fulfillment of the law enforcement friend’s prophetic warnings that “snooping around” is dangerous.
Cover Story was rather obvious in both the overall mystery(ies) and the perpetrator (or mastermind). The story begins with a notorious (in the good sense) alumna of the local high school returning to town with her new steamy novel. When one of her friends is attacked and the inevitable murder takes place (before any additional complications), it appears to be related to the content of the book. The reasonable assumption would be that someone’s deep, dark secrets may be in danger of full revelation through the publication of the novel. So, the novel is one branch of the investigation, but the publisher and the appearance of a ne’er-do-well con man offer other possibilities (especially considering the contraband with which the con man appears). I must be careful in dancing around this investigation because the answer is floating close to the top of the events in question.
Despite the formulaic nature of these stories and the consistency of Lizzie Turner, reading specialist and protagonist of the series, in terms of both following through with a mystery and in putting herself in unnecessary nature (primarily by having a built-in character flaw of not trusting authorities with the important bits of information she discovers), they are quite entertaining. Lizzie’s faithful care of her mother suffering from Alzheimer’s and her devotion to her older friend Molly are commendable and moving, as is her dedication to her former students—single mom Stephanie and rebellious teenager Andie (“Andrea”).
There is also, as mentioned in reviews of other books in the series, a rather unique appendix. Erika Chase offers the reading lists for the members of the fictional Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straw Society. Lizzie herself and her best friend, Sally-Jo, seem to prefer cozies—particularly those with food in the titles. Molly, the near-matriarch of the group, prefers the classics like Agatha Christie and newer works such as those by Alexander McCall Smith. Predictably, the male members of the group take a different tack with Robert Crais and James Burke adorning ex-police chief Bob Miller’s list and attorney Jacob Smith’s list’s harder-edged Baldacci and Coben. The younger females both enjoy Evanovich, but teenager Andie likes the supernatural elements of Charlaine Harris. I’m appreciative of these lists because some of the recommendations on the lists work for me.
Cover Story may be less filling than the typical appetizers the club enjoys during their meetings, but there are times when one is looking for something light. For those moments, this series “tastes great,” despite of being a relatively light read.
Cover Story was rather obvious in both the overall mystery(ies) and the perpetrator (or mastermind). The story begins with a notorious (in the good sense) alumna of the local high school returning to town with her new steamy novel. When one of her friends is attacked and the inevitable murder takes place (before any additional complications), it appears to be related to the content of the book. The reasonable assumption would be that someone’s deep, dark secrets may be in danger of full revelation through the publication of the novel. So, the novel is one branch of the investigation, but the publisher and the appearance of a ne’er-do-well con man offer other possibilities (especially considering the contraband with which the con man appears). I must be careful in dancing around this investigation because the answer is floating close to the top of the events in question.
Despite the formulaic nature of these stories and the consistency of Lizzie Turner, reading specialist and protagonist of the series, in terms of both following through with a mystery and in putting herself in unnecessary nature (primarily by having a built-in character flaw of not trusting authorities with the important bits of information she discovers), they are quite entertaining. Lizzie’s faithful care of her mother suffering from Alzheimer’s and her devotion to her older friend Molly are commendable and moving, as is her dedication to her former students—single mom Stephanie and rebellious teenager Andie (“Andrea”).
There is also, as mentioned in reviews of other books in the series, a rather unique appendix. Erika Chase offers the reading lists for the members of the fictional Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straw Society. Lizzie herself and her best friend, Sally-Jo, seem to prefer cozies—particularly those with food in the titles. Molly, the near-matriarch of the group, prefers the classics like Agatha Christie and newer works such as those by Alexander McCall Smith. Predictably, the male members of the group take a different tack with Robert Crais and James Burke adorning ex-police chief Bob Miller’s list and attorney Jacob Smith’s list’s harder-edged Baldacci and Coben. The younger females both enjoy Evanovich, but teenager Andie likes the supernatural elements of Charlaine Harris. I’m appreciative of these lists because some of the recommendations on the lists work for me.
Cover Story may be less filling than the typical appetizers the club enjoys during their meetings, but there are times when one is looking for something light. For those moments, this series “tastes great,” despite of being a relatively light read.
December 31, 2017
5 Star read. Love Erika Chases writing style its a great cosy mystery. They get better and better as the series goes on. I've really enjoyed reading them and especially this book was packed with things happening throughout and I Love the characters can't say I don't like any of them. Would highly recommend to cosy mystery lovers out there.
September 30, 2013
It is summer and that means Reading Specialist, Lizzie Turner should be taking it easy. Not this summer. As Lizzie works on upcoming lesson plans, Molly Matthews telephones with the exciting news that her childhood friend has moved back to Ashton Corners and needs help to promote her book she has written.
Teensy Coldicutt is bigger than life! Her personality, clothing sense, and laugh fills the room. Teensy has written a romantic suspense novel and it has been published by a local vanity press. Molly agrees to purchase one hundred and fifty of the novels and then have a book launch and book signings all to be done by asking Lizzie to help. Lizzie, it seems, can't say 'no.'
The night that the books are delivered, there is a break-in at Molly's home. As Molly heads for the hospital, all that is missing from her home is the cartons of books. Why? Then there is a second crime, the death of Teensy's publisher. What is it with that book?
Finally a second man is found murdered in retired police chief Bob Miller's backyard. What is going on with the Aston Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society?
Lizzie takes it upon herself to try and find the culprit, especially when the F.B.I. gets involved. Someone seems to be setting up Bob but can the solution be found before it is too late.
This was a nice cozy murder mystery. The ending just might surprise you. It did me. This was book three in the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series.
Teensy Coldicutt is bigger than life! Her personality, clothing sense, and laugh fills the room. Teensy has written a romantic suspense novel and it has been published by a local vanity press. Molly agrees to purchase one hundred and fifty of the novels and then have a book launch and book signings all to be done by asking Lizzie to help. Lizzie, it seems, can't say 'no.'
The night that the books are delivered, there is a break-in at Molly's home. As Molly heads for the hospital, all that is missing from her home is the cartons of books. Why? Then there is a second crime, the death of Teensy's publisher. What is it with that book?
Finally a second man is found murdered in retired police chief Bob Miller's backyard. What is going on with the Aston Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society?
Lizzie takes it upon herself to try and find the culprit, especially when the F.B.I. gets involved. Someone seems to be setting up Bob but can the solution be found before it is too late.
This was a nice cozy murder mystery. The ending just might surprise you. It did me. This was book three in the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series.
January 18, 2015
Cover Story in the third book in the An Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series.
I love this series and enjoy how the author borrows lines from other author's books and uses them as chapter heading, then works that into the chapter.
Molly's girlhood friend, Teensey Coldicutt, is moving back to Ashton Corners and her first book is soon to be published by a local publisher. Molly and the book club decide to book on a book launch and other promotions for Teensey. After the books for the club have been delivered, Molly is accosted in her home and the books are stolen. A day or two later Lizzie finds the publisher dead at the print shop. Lizzie goes back a couple days later replace the books that were stolen and finds counterfeit money in some of the boxes of books. Then when a body is found in the yard of book club member Bob Miller and he becomes a person of interest, Lizzie needs to pull out all the plugs and piece together just who the murderer is.
All the characters from the previous books are back to lend a hand with the book promotion and help with the information gathering to find the murderer.
The series has group of wonderful characters who all have their own stories that the readers will learn about.
Ashton Corners is a lovely place to live and a community full of helpful friends.
Looking forward to book #4.
I love this series and enjoy how the author borrows lines from other author's books and uses them as chapter heading, then works that into the chapter.
Molly's girlhood friend, Teensey Coldicutt, is moving back to Ashton Corners and her first book is soon to be published by a local publisher. Molly and the book club decide to book on a book launch and other promotions for Teensey. After the books for the club have been delivered, Molly is accosted in her home and the books are stolen. A day or two later Lizzie finds the publisher dead at the print shop. Lizzie goes back a couple days later replace the books that were stolen and finds counterfeit money in some of the boxes of books. Then when a body is found in the yard of book club member Bob Miller and he becomes a person of interest, Lizzie needs to pull out all the plugs and piece together just who the murderer is.
All the characters from the previous books are back to lend a hand with the book promotion and help with the information gathering to find the murderer.
The series has group of wonderful characters who all have their own stories that the readers will learn about.
Ashton Corners is a lovely place to live and a community full of helpful friends.
Looking forward to book #4.
July 2, 2014
Fun read. I enjoy the characters in this series. I'm looking forward to the next installment
April 14, 2015
Meh. Not bad, not great. Good plotting.
September 5, 2024
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Cover Story is a delightful addition to the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series by Erika Chase. We join the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society (now isn’t that a mouthful!) as they welcome back to town Teensy Coldicutt, a friend of Molly Mathews.
The crux of the story is that Teensy (a published author now) brings to town 150 copies of her novel and then the books are stolen! What the heck is that about? And then Teensy’s publisher turns up dead. To top it all off, the person charged with the crime is fellow book club member Bob Miller, a retired police chief. This is not good, but the club is on it.
I loved the word plays – for example: Lizzie to Mark:
”Time for a quickie? Espresso, I mean.” He grinned. “Yeah”.
Always friction between Lizzie and Mark with respect to her involvement in solving murder cases: 🙂
“…There always is a reason for violence and that’s why I don’t want you going poking around in all this. Okay?”
Lizzie shook her head. “I can’t promise that, Mark. Molly is family. Someone tried to hurt her. That’s more important than the books. But the books are the reason. Maybe there’s a way the book club can help” …
“We don’t know what we’re dealing with here and I don’t want you becoming a target again. So no nosing around.”
Lizzie leaned forward and kissed him. “Understood. But…”
The story is filled with a good amount of sleuthing (and some of it did bring chuckles to the surface as I consumed the book). Such delightfully quirky characters in the book club! And their sleuthing was humourous at times as well. As always – I shall leave the final “whodunit” reveal to each reader to enjoy – but I really was not sure until the end, which is a good sign for a mystery read.
I love how the author, Erika Chase, included the reading lists of the members of the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straw Society. I certainly will explore some of those books in the future. As this series continues, so does my enjoyment of this series. I may be biased as I have read many, many titles by this author (both under this pen name and under the name of Linda Wiken) but my suggestion is that if you want to read a well crafted cozy mystery with all the critical components (amateur sleuth, small town feel, and of course a murder – but not too gruesome) and a “whodunit” that really does make you think until the very end of the tale… then I would pick up this book and set aside a few hours (or days – depending upon your reading speed J) and get lost into the world that Erika Chase has created. Great entertainment.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Cover Story is a delightful addition to the Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery series by Erika Chase. We join the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society (now isn’t that a mouthful!) as they welcome back to town Teensy Coldicutt, a friend of Molly Mathews.
The crux of the story is that Teensy (a published author now) brings to town 150 copies of her novel and then the books are stolen! What the heck is that about? And then Teensy’s publisher turns up dead. To top it all off, the person charged with the crime is fellow book club member Bob Miller, a retired police chief. This is not good, but the club is on it.
I loved the word plays – for example: Lizzie to Mark:
”Time for a quickie? Espresso, I mean.” He grinned. “Yeah”.
Always friction between Lizzie and Mark with respect to her involvement in solving murder cases: 🙂
“…There always is a reason for violence and that’s why I don’t want you going poking around in all this. Okay?”
Lizzie shook her head. “I can’t promise that, Mark. Molly is family. Someone tried to hurt her. That’s more important than the books. But the books are the reason. Maybe there’s a way the book club can help” …
“We don’t know what we’re dealing with here and I don’t want you becoming a target again. So no nosing around.”
Lizzie leaned forward and kissed him. “Understood. But…”
The story is filled with a good amount of sleuthing (and some of it did bring chuckles to the surface as I consumed the book). Such delightfully quirky characters in the book club! And their sleuthing was humourous at times as well. As always – I shall leave the final “whodunit” reveal to each reader to enjoy – but I really was not sure until the end, which is a good sign for a mystery read.
I love how the author, Erika Chase, included the reading lists of the members of the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straw Society. I certainly will explore some of those books in the future. As this series continues, so does my enjoyment of this series. I may be biased as I have read many, many titles by this author (both under this pen name and under the name of Linda Wiken) but my suggestion is that if you want to read a well crafted cozy mystery with all the critical components (amateur sleuth, small town feel, and of course a murder – but not too gruesome) and a “whodunit” that really does make you think until the very end of the tale… then I would pick up this book and set aside a few hours (or days – depending upon your reading speed J) and get lost into the world that Erika Chase has created. Great entertainment.
July 13, 2017
I have not read previous books in this series, and I think that may have hampered me a bit. There are quite a few characters who are members of the book club, and it was hard for me to keep them straight and to figure out who was going out with who. (At one point, I was trying to figure out if Mark and Lizzie were married or just dating.)
The story centers around Mollie's childhood friend Teensy who has recently moved back to Ashton Corners and who has also written a book. Mollie agrees to help Teensy promote the book and gets her book club pals involved in this venture too. But then strange things start happening. Mollie gets attacked in her home and the thieves take Teensy's books. Teensy's publisher is murdered. Teensy is attacked in her home. Mollie's boyfriend Bob has a dead body and counterfeit money found on his property.
Despite all this, Teensy keeps vital information from the police and FBI that might have helped them figure out who was behind it all much sooner. (I also found it very odd to be calling a senior citizen character Teensy throughout the entire book.)
The story centers around Mollie's childhood friend Teensy who has recently moved back to Ashton Corners and who has also written a book. Mollie agrees to help Teensy promote the book and gets her book club pals involved in this venture too. But then strange things start happening. Mollie gets attacked in her home and the thieves take Teensy's books. Teensy's publisher is murdered. Teensy is attacked in her home. Mollie's boyfriend Bob has a dead body and counterfeit money found on his property.
Despite all this, Teensy keeps vital information from the police and FBI that might have helped them figure out who was behind it all much sooner. (I also found it very odd to be calling a senior citizen character Teensy throughout the entire book.)
January 6, 2024
Murder is nothing novel for the Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society—but this time the police want to throw the book at one of their own…
It’s time to celebrate when club member Molly Mathews’s childhood friend, Teensy Coldicutt, moves back to town—complete with a published book. But as the club plans Teensy’s book launch, Molly is attacked and Teensy’s books are stolen. Who would be so desperate for 150 copies of a sexy novel written by an elderly widow? Then Ashton Corners is hit with another shock when Teensy’s publisher turns up dead—and fellow club member and former police chief Bob Miller is taken into custody.
Convinced that Teensy’s missing books hold the key to the murder, Lizzie Turner and her band of readers are determined to hunt them down. But the plot thickens when their search leads them straight into a counterfeiting ring. Now they must unravel this surprise twist before the killer gets the chance to write someone else off…
July 6, 2023
Hot times
Molly’s childhood friend Theodora “Teensy” is back to stay in Ashton Corners, after the death of her husband. Vivacious and exuberant, she’s a self-published author and ready to promote her book, asking Molly and Lizzie for help doing so. When Lizzie goes over to Molly’s to help with the book delivery, she finds her crumpled on the kitchen floor, and all the books missing. Who assaulted Molly, and why did they take the books? That’s merely the beginning of the puzzling questions, especially after the local publisher is found murdered, and another man’s body is found in Bob’s back yard. When it appears Bob is being framed for the murder, and the counterfeit cash found on the man and in Bob’s house, the book club put their collective minds together to gather information, hoping to help the police and clear Bob’s name. Teensy isn’t telling all, but can Molly and Lizzie put enough heat on her to make her open up?
Molly’s childhood friend Theodora “Teensy” is back to stay in Ashton Corners, after the death of her husband. Vivacious and exuberant, she’s a self-published author and ready to promote her book, asking Molly and Lizzie for help doing so. When Lizzie goes over to Molly’s to help with the book delivery, she finds her crumpled on the kitchen floor, and all the books missing. Who assaulted Molly, and why did they take the books? That’s merely the beginning of the puzzling questions, especially after the local publisher is found murdered, and another man’s body is found in Bob’s back yard. When it appears Bob is being framed for the murder, and the counterfeit cash found on the man and in Bob’s house, the book club put their collective minds together to gather information, hoping to help the police and clear Bob’s name. Teensy isn’t telling all, but can Molly and Lizzie put enough heat on her to make her open up?
May 21, 2024
The Ashton Corners Mystery Readers and Cheese Straws Society is asked by club member Molly Matthews to assist in launching a childhood friend Teensy Coldicott's book. But from the time the books arrive at Molly's house things don't go according to plan. First, Molly is attacked in her own home and the books go missing to be found later dumped down an embankment. Another member of the mystery readers, former chief of police Bob Miller, is under suspicion of murder when an ex-con is found dead on his lawn. Then the publisher of Teensy Coldicott's book Orwell Rivers is found murdered at his warehouse. Trying to exonerate mystery readers member Bob, and find out who wants to quash the book, Lizzie Turner and the other club members are determined to follow every clue and discover the culprit. Then everything becomes bigger when a counterfeiting ring is uncovered, the FBI gets involved, and yet another person is attacked in their home.
December 11, 2018
I enjoyed this book, #3 in the Ashton Corner Book Club Mystery series. I like that the characters are growing and changing a little. The "by-the-book" police officer is actually human. The book club members support each other.
The only disappointing thing about the series is that the book club members don't read many books on their lists. This time because a former resident of Ashton Corners has self-published a book and they concentrate on promoting her work. And yet, the book titles at the back of the book is different from the titles in book #1, as if they had accomplished reading the list.
The only disappointing thing about the series is that the book club members don't read many books on their lists. This time because a former resident of Ashton Corners has self-published a book and they concentrate on promoting her work. And yet, the book titles at the back of the book is different from the titles in book #1, as if they had accomplished reading the list.
July 14, 2024
About to be published author, Teensy Coldicutt has moved back to Ashton Corners and the club decides to help her launch her first book. Teensy returns not only as an author, but a fairly wealthy widow. Unfortunately, Teensy’s return was not welcomed by all. Her home was ransacked, her books stolen, her publisher turns up dead. .... The book club was determined to give Teensy’s book a good “opening” as well as to find out who was causing all the problems. --- This is the second Ashton Corners book I have read. I enjoyed the earlier book I read (Book #2) much more than this one. Here things seemed to drag on too long.
August 27, 2017
In book three, the Ashton Corners Mystery and Cheese Straw Book Club are embroiled in a new mystery when Molly's childhood friend Teensy comes back to live in town. Teensy's launching her new book, a romance, when Molly is attacked, when Bob is arrested, and two people are murdered. Oh my, how tangled can this mystery get? Very!
As Lizzie and friends try to untangle the mystery, there's lots of talk about books, publishing, and food.
A great book for a lazy summer day.
As Lizzie and friends try to untangle the mystery, there's lots of talk about books, publishing, and food.
A great book for a lazy summer day.
June 26, 2018
This series is set in Ashton Corners, Alabama. The main character is Lizzie Turner and her friends in a book club. The book tells the story of Teensy Coldicutt who returns to Ashton Corners after writing a book. She is best friends with Molly Matthews who decides to hold a book sighing party for Teensy. Along the way there are some beatings, a couple of murders and a counterfeit ring which brings the FBI to town. Lizzie is front and center with asking questions. The book was a quick easy read.
April 15, 2020
Many misadventures when Teensy returns to Aston Corners as an author with a questionable secret. Counterfeit ring, 2 murders, a retired police chief framed, and far too many attempts to harm senior citizens Molly and Teensy, through in a mysterious stalker of single mom Stefanie, and a couple of budding romances and you have a very busy story.
March 30, 2020
I enjoyed this book very much and will be reading the first two books of the series. The characters were interesting and likable. The storyline kept me interested and I had no idea who the killer was till the end of the book.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries then I would give this book a try.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries then I would give this book a try.
January 22, 2018
such a fun cast of characters and a fun read. Wish I belonged to the Ashton Corners Book Club ;)
August 5, 2018
Loved it!
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January 7, 2019This book was so good, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Some nice twists and turns that kept me guessing almost until the end!
March 22, 2020
I'm giving this two stars because the plot wasn't bad but the writing was very sloppy. The story is full of holes and inconsistencies. And Chase is still clueless about Southern culture.
February 11, 2021
Good read! Love watching Mark and Lizzie’s relationship grow and him try to stop her from investigating!
August 25, 2021
Lizzie and her book club members get involved when Molly’s long time friend gets mixed up in serious trouble
March 30, 2022
Library book
May 6, 2022
Love this series!
December 17, 2022
Skimmed to the end. Plot was a lot, and the characters didn’t really draw me in, love interest (of the “don’t get involved” cop variety) most of all.
June 27, 2023
3.5⭐️
December 16, 2025
Good cozy mystery. I enjoy the characters and the suspense.
February 3, 2017
Quick read, kept me turning the pages, and thoroughly enjoyed! More detailed review to follow.
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