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Mysteries of Blackberry Valley #18
Something Old, Someone Knew
Something Old, Someone Knew is the eighteenth book in The Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series.
With only a few weeks left before Hannah Prentiss's wedding, she is stunned when Kimberly Borecki's bridal shop goes up in flames…along with Hannah's dream gown. While her fire chief fiancé, Liam, is busy investigating whether the fire was accident or arson, Hannah's father finds Hannah's mother's wedding dress tucked away in the attic. But far from solving all her problems, the dress introduces a new mystery when Hannah takes it to the bridal shop owner for alterations. According to the seamstress, that dress is Kimberly's family heirloom…so how did it end up in Hannah's family?
Meanwhile, Hannah is receiving anonymous wedding gifts, chosen with the care of someone who knows her deeply. But who could they be from, when all the usual suspects insist they know nothing about it? Past and present come together to remind Hannah, Liam, and all of Blackberry Valley that friendship and family run deep, and they are stronger together than they are apart.
About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series
Welcome to the Hot Spot…where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious!
After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot―a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams!
What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries:
The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town lifeFaithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit communityClean, wholesome storiesIntriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasureWith warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.
With only a few weeks left before Hannah Prentiss's wedding, she is stunned when Kimberly Borecki's bridal shop goes up in flames…along with Hannah's dream gown. While her fire chief fiancé, Liam, is busy investigating whether the fire was accident or arson, Hannah's father finds Hannah's mother's wedding dress tucked away in the attic. But far from solving all her problems, the dress introduces a new mystery when Hannah takes it to the bridal shop owner for alterations. According to the seamstress, that dress is Kimberly's family heirloom…so how did it end up in Hannah's family?
Meanwhile, Hannah is receiving anonymous wedding gifts, chosen with the care of someone who knows her deeply. But who could they be from, when all the usual suspects insist they know nothing about it? Past and present come together to remind Hannah, Liam, and all of Blackberry Valley that friendship and family run deep, and they are stronger together than they are apart.
About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series
Welcome to the Hot Spot…where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious!
After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot―a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams!
What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries:
The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town lifeFaithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit communityClean, wholesome storiesIntriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasureWith warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.
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Published September 22, 2026
About the author
Roseanna M. White
78 books4,122 followersRoseanna M. White is a bestselling, award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. Having successfully launched two homeschool grads into the unsuspecting world, she now spends her time writing fiction, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.
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November 6, 2026
4 stars ⭐️ Christian Fiction - Cozy Mystery
About this book:
“With only a few weeks left before Hannah Prentiss's wedding, she is stunned when Kimberly Borecki's bridal shop goes up in flames…along with Hannah's dream gown. While her fire chief fiancé, Liam, is busy investigating whether the fire was accident or arson, Hannah's father finds Hannah's mother's wedding dress tucked away in the attic. But far from solving all her problems, the dress introduces a new mystery when Hannah takes it to the bridal shop owner for alterations. According to the seamstress, that dress is Kimberly's family heirloom…so how did it end up in Hannah's family?
Meanwhile, Hannah is receiving anonymous wedding gifts, chosen with the care of someone who knows her deeply. But who could they be from, when all the usual suspects insist they know nothing about it? Past and present come together to remind Hannah, Liam, and all of Blackberry Valley that friendship and family run deep, and they are stronger together than they are apart.”
Series: Book #18 in the “Mysteries of Blackberry Valley” series. Reviews of Book #1, Book #2, Book #3, Book #4, Book #5, Book #6, Book #7, Book #8, Book #9, Book #10, Book #11, Book #12, Book #13, Book #14, Book #15, Book #16, and Book #17!
Spiritual Content- Proverbs 17:9 at the beginning; Prayers; Talks about God & His plans; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God, Jesus Christ, His will, His plans, & forgiveness; Mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & blessings over food; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of churches, church going, services, pastors, & Sunday school; A few mentions of missionaries; A few mentions of blessings & being blessed; A few mentions of a deceased family member looking down from Heaven on someone (on a wedding day); A mention of a hymn; A mention of a godsend; A mention of angels helping someone in an intense situation;
*Note: Phrases such as “thank heavens” (x3) and “heaven knows” (x1) are said; Mentions of luck & being lucky; A few mentions of food and smells being described as “heavenly” and “divine”.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’, two ‘sheesh’, and seven forms of ‘stupid’; Grief (Hannah and a side character for their late mothers and their mothers missing their weddings; up to semi-detailed); In the historical chapters, there are spats from two ex-best friends with harsh words said towards each other (*Spoiler* ); A new side character, Kimberly, who is Hannah’s friend and wedding dress designer, has recently separated from her husband and her grief over it is shown (*Spoilers* ); Many mentions of a fire, possible arson, smoke, damages, crimes, & criminals; Mentions of deaths (from cancer and another unnamed illness) & grief (including for mothers); Mentions of a car accident, the car catching on fire, injuries, & pain (barely-above-not-detailed on the events of the accident); Mentions of thefts, thieves, stealing, stolen items, & arrests; Mentions of graffiti/vandalism; Mentions of a couple separating (and her side of the family giving their “pointed opinions” on the couple’s issues); A few mentions of lies & lying; A mention of alcohol;
*Note: Mentions of counseling sessions & therapist (that a separated couple was seeing); Mentions of some mothers nitpicking their daughters and refusing to listen to their daughters’ wants (both pageant moms and mother-of-the-bride); Mentions of car brands; A few mentions of brand names (Singer, Swarovski, & Coach bags); A mention of a book series (’The Chronicles of Narnia’); A mention of a TV show (Say Yes to the Dress).
Sexual Content- a hand kiss, three forehead kisses, a cheek kiss, four not-detailed kisses, and two barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, & Nearness (between two couples, barely-above-not-detailed); A couple winks; Mentions of boyfriends/girlfriends, dating, exes, & break-ups; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a woman trying to keep her figure trim; A mention of a woman wearing a bikini top; A mention of Queen Victoria marrying her cousin.
-Hannah Prentiss
P.O.V. mostly of Hannah
4 scenes from 1955 & 1 scene from 1985
241 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
I thought Hannah’s wedding would be in the next book of this series, but it was actually in this book which was a wonderful surprise! Hannah and Liam are really precious together and I’ve greatly enjoyed seeing their very clean, very sweet romance build throughout this series. I’ll admit that I wasn’t super into the mystery element of this book regarding the fire, but I enjoyed seeing all the wedding prep and details. I wish there was a picture of Hannah’s dress, though, as I had a hard time picturing the changes made to it. Overall, it was a really sweet story and I’m looking forward to the last four books of this series!
Link to review:
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
About this book:
“With only a few weeks left before Hannah Prentiss's wedding, she is stunned when Kimberly Borecki's bridal shop goes up in flames…along with Hannah's dream gown. While her fire chief fiancé, Liam, is busy investigating whether the fire was accident or arson, Hannah's father finds Hannah's mother's wedding dress tucked away in the attic. But far from solving all her problems, the dress introduces a new mystery when Hannah takes it to the bridal shop owner for alterations. According to the seamstress, that dress is Kimberly's family heirloom…so how did it end up in Hannah's family?
Meanwhile, Hannah is receiving anonymous wedding gifts, chosen with the care of someone who knows her deeply. But who could they be from, when all the usual suspects insist they know nothing about it? Past and present come together to remind Hannah, Liam, and all of Blackberry Valley that friendship and family run deep, and they are stronger together than they are apart.”
Series: Book #18 in the “Mysteries of Blackberry Valley” series. Reviews of Book #1, Book #2, Book #3, Book #4, Book #5, Book #6, Book #7, Book #8, Book #9, Book #10, Book #11, Book #12, Book #13, Book #14, Book #15, Book #16, and Book #17!
Spiritual Content- Proverbs 17:9 at the beginning; Prayers; Talks about God & His plans; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God, Jesus Christ, His will, His plans, & forgiveness; Mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & blessings over food; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of churches, church going, services, pastors, & Sunday school; A few mentions of missionaries; A few mentions of blessings & being blessed; A few mentions of a deceased family member looking down from Heaven on someone (on a wedding day); A mention of a hymn; A mention of a godsend; A mention of angels helping someone in an intense situation;
*Note: Phrases such as “thank heavens” (x3) and “heaven knows” (x1) are said; Mentions of luck & being lucky; A few mentions of food and smells being described as “heavenly” and “divine”.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’, two ‘sheesh’, and seven forms of ‘stupid’; Grief (Hannah and a side character for their late mothers and their mothers missing their weddings; up to semi-detailed); In the historical chapters, there are spats from two ex-best friends with harsh words said towards each other (*Spoiler* ); A new side character, Kimberly, who is Hannah’s friend and wedding dress designer, has recently separated from her husband and her grief over it is shown (*Spoilers* ); Many mentions of a fire, possible arson, smoke, damages, crimes, & criminals; Mentions of deaths (from cancer and another unnamed illness) & grief (including for mothers); Mentions of a car accident, the car catching on fire, injuries, & pain (barely-above-not-detailed on the events of the accident); Mentions of thefts, thieves, stealing, stolen items, & arrests; Mentions of graffiti/vandalism; Mentions of a couple separating (and her side of the family giving their “pointed opinions” on the couple’s issues); A few mentions of lies & lying; A mention of alcohol;
*Note: Mentions of counseling sessions & therapist (that a separated couple was seeing); Mentions of some mothers nitpicking their daughters and refusing to listen to their daughters’ wants (both pageant moms and mother-of-the-bride); Mentions of car brands; A few mentions of brand names (Singer, Swarovski, & Coach bags); A mention of a book series (’The Chronicles of Narnia’); A mention of a TV show (Say Yes to the Dress).
Sexual Content- a hand kiss, three forehead kisses, a cheek kiss, four not-detailed kisses, and two barely-above-not-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, & Nearness (between two couples, barely-above-not-detailed); A couple winks; Mentions of boyfriends/girlfriends, dating, exes, & break-ups; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a woman trying to keep her figure trim; A mention of a woman wearing a bikini top; A mention of Queen Victoria marrying her cousin.
-Hannah Prentiss
P.O.V. mostly of Hannah
4 scenes from 1955 & 1 scene from 1985
241 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
I thought Hannah’s wedding would be in the next book of this series, but it was actually in this book which was a wonderful surprise! Hannah and Liam are really precious together and I’ve greatly enjoyed seeing their very clean, very sweet romance build throughout this series. I’ll admit that I wasn’t super into the mystery element of this book regarding the fire, but I enjoyed seeing all the wedding prep and details. I wish there was a picture of Hannah’s dress, though, as I had a hard time picturing the changes made to it. Overall, it was a really sweet story and I’m looking forward to the last four books of this series!
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
November 5, 2026
Something Old, Someone Knew is about Hannah and Liam finally getting married but before they can, Hannah's dress got ruined by the fire at the bridal shop. This intriguing mystery had plot twists, I enjoyed the dual timeline, and someone is leaving presents for Hannah. Those presents contained items that Hannah needed for her wedding. Well-crafted cozy mystery.
August 13, 2026
Loved this latest addition to the Blackberry Valley series! The mystery was intriguing, the characters were great, the plot twists were paced just right, and I needed tissues in hand a few times when the resolution of some issues brought tears to my eyes.
October 20, 2026
This was a cute installment as it showed the readers Hannah finally getting married. It was a long time coming and I was here for it. The mystery was also interesting and I found the resolution to be satisfying without too many loose ends.
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