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Whispering Pines Cozy Mystery #1
Whispers of Murder
In the quaint town of Whispering Pines, Minnesota, where the scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafts through the air, Emma, the owner of the charming local bakery, finds herself thrust into a web of intrigue when a festival in town takes a dark turn. Shockwaves of murder ripple through the community, leaving Emma and the dashingly handsome Detective Lindberg determined to uncover the truth.
- GenresCozy Mystery
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2024
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July 5, 2024
Cute short mystery. I really liked the characters and setting. Good start to a series!
October 12, 2024
I listened to the audiobook of this book .
I enjoyed listening to this cozy mystery come to life. I enjoyed my time in Whispering Pines.
I enjoyed listening to this cozy mystery come to life. I enjoyed my time in Whispering Pines.
February 14, 2025
Where is the 0 stars?
I'll admit I skimmed after about 30%. This author has no business writing. Especially not about anything that has to do with police work.
-A detective was not in charge of a murder investigation because an officer was?
-That same officer was dating the victim.
-The MC was arrested on some measly evidence that never would have been given a warrant unless the judge is crooked.
-A character without any relation to the police was able to get DNA results from a genealogy company ..for the victim.
- This same character was working on the victims laptop before the murder took place and the cops just let him hang onto it.
It honestly gets worse but I think I've made my case. Oh, also, grammatical errors galore.
This book is not worth your time.
I'll admit I skimmed after about 30%. This author has no business writing. Especially not about anything that has to do with police work.
-A detective was not in charge of a murder investigation because an officer was?
-That same officer was dating the victim.
-The MC was arrested on some measly evidence that never would have been given a warrant unless the judge is crooked.
-A character without any relation to the police was able to get DNA results from a genealogy company ..for the victim.
- This same character was working on the victims laptop before the murder took place and the cops just let him hang onto it.
It honestly gets worse but I think I've made my case. Oh, also, grammatical errors galore.
This book is not worth your time.
August 5, 2025
Whispers of Murder is the first book in the Whispering Pines series.
Emma is accused of murder because the victim was seen eating one of her products.
Pro's:
The book had the possibility of being an entertaining read, and it was a quick read
Con's:
Slow paced, semi developed characters, and multiple editing errors.
Emma is first held on suspicion of murder, then her bakery is cleared to reopen, then she is arrested again for murder as they have no other suspects.
It was unclear as to who is actually running the investigation, the detective or was it the regular officer.
Emma is given access to evidence even though she is only a civilian.
Emma is accused of murder because the victim was seen eating one of her products.
Pro's:
The book had the possibility of being an entertaining read, and it was a quick read
Con's:
Slow paced, semi developed characters, and multiple editing errors.
Emma is first held on suspicion of murder, then her bakery is cleared to reopen, then she is arrested again for murder as they have no other suspects.
It was unclear as to who is actually running the investigation, the detective or was it the regular officer.
Emma is given access to evidence even though she is only a civilian.
August 14, 2024
This cozy mystery is a short, sweet, and savory treat for anyone who loves the genre! There’s just something about nestling into a quaint town with a baker who stays busy whipping up delicious confections…and solving a murder. I’m a huge fan of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen series, and this story and setting bring those familiar feels. And, I craved a cranberry orange scone or a simmering hot cinnamon roll the entire time!
With a found diary to lead the mystery and fun characters to get to know, I appreciate author @penelope_loveletter introducing me to her world of culinary curiosity!
With a found diary to lead the mystery and fun characters to get to know, I appreciate author @penelope_loveletter introducing me to her world of culinary curiosity!
February 25, 2024
Nice Story but needs Editing.
Overall, I liked the story but what was distracting was the lack of editing. Wong words, even a sentence or two did not make sense. I did not understand the outcome as it did not seem like real life, but it is a fictional story. I liked the characters, the setting. A little overuse of the word sincerity, but it is a nice start to a series and expect good things in future books.
Overall, I liked the story but what was distracting was the lack of editing. Wong words, even a sentence or two did not make sense. I did not understand the outcome as it did not seem like real life, but it is a fictional story. I liked the characters, the setting. A little overuse of the word sincerity, but it is a nice start to a series and expect good things in future books.
March 23, 2024
It felt like I was listening to someone telling a story but speaking so fast I could understand everything but had no time to know the characters or setting or develop much interest therein. Honestly, I couldn't feel anything for any of the characters, just bewildered by how not drawn into the tale I was. Nothing to dislike, but equally nothing to like either. Never felt nothing for a book before!
March 4, 2025
This is a fun, short and fast paced mystery with a little romance thrown in. Most of the characters were realistic and interesting. All the talk of cinnamon rolls made me want some of them. The murder and mystery center around 2 families and an old diary. I enjoyed reading the book although some of the actions by law enforcement were unrealistic. Story also deals with a character who has dementia.
January 2, 2025
Whispers of Murder
A quick and easy read of rural American life and small town culture. A tail where current events have deep roots in the past, and where the truth is as hard to find as locating a particular tree in the forest that's right in front of your face. Emotions run rampant in this investigation.
A quick and easy read of rural American life and small town culture. A tail where current events have deep roots in the past, and where the truth is as hard to find as locating a particular tree in the forest that's right in front of your face. Emotions run rampant in this investigation.
April 3, 2025
Amazing baker detective!
This book was amazing. I'm glad Emma didn't give up on solving the mystery. I'm like Emma and was sadden by Lucille and her condition and what she had to keep a secret from the town.
This book was amazing. I'm glad Emma didn't give up on solving the mystery. I'm like Emma and was sadden by Lucille and her condition and what she had to keep a secret from the town.
May 16, 2024
A fun, short mystery! I look forward to reading more!
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September 23, 2024I like this book, fast pace, and now want more
October 28, 2024
who dun it?
Cute mystery romance at your service. And now I want to make some cinnamon rolls just to smell and then eat them!
Cute mystery romance at your service. And now I want to make some cinnamon rolls just to smell and then eat them!
January 20, 2025
I thought this book was very good. Short story under 100 pages. Could have had a 5 star but for edits that need to take place.
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October 27, 2025DNF literally couldn't get past the first 5 minutes
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