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Sweet Cove Mystery #27
Sweet Farewell
This is book 27 in the Sweet Cove paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.
A cozy mystery with recipes.
When beloved librarian Marion Talbot passes away unexpectedly, the Roseland sisters are heartbroken—but not prepared for what she leaves behind.
Among Marion’s personal papers is a handwritten notebook marked “To be opened if anything happens to me.” Inside are the confessions of a woman haunted by a tragedy she rarely spoke of aloud—the suspicious death of her best friend, Lillian Green, more than fifty years ago. Though long ruled an accident, Marion believed someone in Sweet Cove was responsible.
Now, with Marion gone, the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch take up her quiet quest for justice. As they unravel a decades-old mystery buried beneath years of silence, secrets, and faded memories, they discover that someone in their peaceful town still wants the truth to stay hidden.
Will the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, Chief Martin, and two fine felines find the answers to a mystery that never faded with time?
A cozy mystery with recipes.
When beloved librarian Marion Talbot passes away unexpectedly, the Roseland sisters are heartbroken—but not prepared for what she leaves behind.
Among Marion’s personal papers is a handwritten notebook marked “To be opened if anything happens to me.” Inside are the confessions of a woman haunted by a tragedy she rarely spoke of aloud—the suspicious death of her best friend, Lillian Green, more than fifty years ago. Though long ruled an accident, Marion believed someone in Sweet Cove was responsible.
Now, with Marion gone, the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch take up her quiet quest for justice. As they unravel a decades-old mystery buried beneath years of silence, secrets, and faded memories, they discover that someone in their peaceful town still wants the truth to stay hidden.
Will the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, Chief Martin, and two fine felines find the answers to a mystery that never faded with time?
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2025
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J.A. Whiting
173 books321 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All Star, J A Whiting is the author of over 100 cozy mysteries. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, cycling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
October 21, 2025
A 55 Year Old Past Reveals Secrets, Grief and Guilty Heartaches!
Before I start my review, I'd like to thank the author for telling the reader that little Gigi and Libby are four years old. This episode has the Roseland sisters sorting through a recently beloved deceased Librarian resident's boxes that were donated to the local library, in order to set up a memorial in her honor. While going through the boxes, they find diaries and photographs from the summer of 1968. Mari, the owner of those items, asks the diary's reader to find out what really happened to her friend, Lilly, all those years ago. Mari never believed that Lilly accidentally fell in the lake and died. So, the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two intuitive cats investigate. I rated this book 5 stars. I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
Before I start my review, I'd like to thank the author for telling the reader that little Gigi and Libby are four years old. This episode has the Roseland sisters sorting through a recently beloved deceased Librarian resident's boxes that were donated to the local library, in order to set up a memorial in her honor. While going through the boxes, they find diaries and photographs from the summer of 1968. Mari, the owner of those items, asks the diary's reader to find out what really happened to her friend, Lilly, all those years ago. Mari never believed that Lilly accidentally fell in the lake and died. So, the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two intuitive cats investigate. I rated this book 5 stars. I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
September 14, 2025
Mari and Lilly
Mari the town's librarian has passed away, old age. It's decided someone needs to go through Mari's journals to set up a memorial for Mari. The Roseland sisters offer to help. They discover Mari had been looking into a death from 1968 that was ruled accidental but she had her doubts. She gathered everything she could find about the night Lilly died. Good story, I love the characters in this book and seeing them grow. Good series.
Mari the town's librarian has passed away, old age. It's decided someone needs to go through Mari's journals to set up a memorial for Mari. The Roseland sisters offer to help. They discover Mari had been looking into a death from 1968 that was ruled accidental but she had her doubts. She gathered everything she could find about the night Lilly died. Good story, I love the characters in this book and seeing them grow. Good series.
November 18, 2025
Not like the other book in the series....
This book had me trying to piece together what really happened till the end. The unexpected twist and subtle hints kept me intrigued but not on the edge of your seat excited. I was frustrated in my quest to understand complex characters and the more personal ending. Is this change in the style development of the story, a change for the series? Keep reading to find out what happens next.
This book had me trying to piece together what really happened till the end. The unexpected twist and subtle hints kept me intrigued but not on the edge of your seat excited. I was frustrated in my quest to understand complex characters and the more personal ending. Is this change in the style development of the story, a change for the series? Keep reading to find out what happens next.
September 3, 2025
Another wonderful story
What would you do if you saw something horrible and felt like you had to keep it to yourself?
This book has many similar questions as the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch work together to solve a mystery over 50 years old.
Very good story and the characters are wonderful.
What would you do if you saw something horrible and felt like you had to keep it to yourself?
This book has many similar questions as the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch work together to solve a mystery over 50 years old.
Very good story and the characters are wonderful.
September 7, 2025
emotional
I found this to be one of Whiting’s best in Sweet Cove series. Very emotional and insightful. Emotional pain, guilt and fear cause havoc and distortion over time. Whiting did an excellent job unraveling the heartbreaking story.
I found this to be one of Whiting’s best in Sweet Cove series. Very emotional and insightful. Emotional pain, guilt and fear cause havoc and distortion over time. Whiting did an excellent job unraveling the heartbreaking story.
September 25, 2025
Love this series!
I really enjoy this series and the way the author writes. For me, it captures my attention and is so easy to get into and enjoy the book. I hope the series continues for a long while and will look forward to the next book.
I really enjoy this series and the way the author writes. For me, it captures my attention and is so easy to get into and enjoy the book. I hope the series continues for a long while and will look forward to the next book.
October 14, 2025
Sweet Farewell
Well written, I love all the Sweet Cove books. The characters are all wonderful.
I can't wait for more stories to take us back to the town of Sweet Cove and to the people who live there.
Well written, I love all the Sweet Cove books. The characters are all wonderful.
I can't wait for more stories to take us back to the town of Sweet Cove and to the people who live there.
January 23, 2026
Great read
Another success by JA Whiting. This one twists and turns at a good pace, with all the familiar characters, plus a bit of Sweet Cove history which is always fun. I'm looking forward to book 28. A great read.
Another success by JA Whiting. This one twists and turns at a good pace, with all the familiar characters, plus a bit of Sweet Cove history which is always fun. I'm looking forward to book 28. A great read.
September 5, 2025
Th book was great! I love this series, wish there was more.
September 6, 2025
excellent series
I read the entire series and thoroughly enjoyed every single book. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cozy
Mysteries.
I read the entire series and thoroughly enjoyed every single book. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cozy
Mysteries.
September 12, 2025
Every book in this series has been great!
The characters are people you would want in your life.
I can't wait for the next book!
The characters are people you would want in your life.
I can't wait for the next book!
September 12, 2025
Good One
Can’t wait for the next one. I hope I don’t have to wait too long. Thank you so much, I wish I could write like this.
Can’t wait for the next one. I hope I don’t have to wait too long. Thank you so much, I wish I could write like this.
September 14, 2025
Easy read and great characters.
October 15, 2025
The Roselands never disappoint
I have read every book so far. I love the thought of the paranormal, and presented in the books as it is. Not scary.
I have read every book so far. I love the thought of the paranormal, and presented in the books as it is. Not scary.
October 22, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
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