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Cedar Bay #4
Marriage & Murder
After a long courtship, Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, and Mike, the county sheriff, finally get married. Their honeymoon is cut short when Jesse, the owner of the local wine store called 'The Crush' gets murdered. Why would anyone want to murder Jesse, a likeable and legendary wine expert?
There are a number of suspects including his ex-wife, an alcoholic who hates liquor stores, a Mafia hit man, a wealthy French woman, two winemaking brothers, and even his sister. But who did it? Join Kelly, Mike, and their dogs, Rebel and Lady, as they seek to find the killer. Along the way, you’ll find lots of good food and mouth-watering recipes.
There are a number of suspects including his ex-wife, an alcoholic who hates liquor stores, a Mafia hit man, a wealthy French woman, two winemaking brothers, and even his sister. But who did it? Join Kelly, Mike, and their dogs, Rebel and Lady, as they seek to find the killer. Along the way, you’ll find lots of good food and mouth-watering recipes.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2015
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March 31, 2022
Kelly and Mike have finally gotten married and are enjoying their honeymoon. Unfortunately their honeymoon is cut short when Mike, who is the county sheriff, gets a call that the owner of the local wine store has been murdered. Jesse was a well liked man so who would want him dead? Why? With a long suspect list, Mike, and his wife, have their work cut out for them. Great characters and a very well written mystery had me turning the pages. Definitely recommend!
November 26, 2021
So far, this one’s my favorite!
April 6, 2015
Marriage & Murder ( A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery- Book 4 )
by: Dianne Harman
This is the fourth book in A Cedar Bay Mystery Series. I want to say that this was my first book to read by Dianne Harman And I really enjoyed it very much. I did not have any problems following the story or the characters. Marriage and Murder is a sweet cozy murder mystery, so grab you something to drink and a comfortable place to sit and read because once you get started you do not want to put it down. We do have a wedding that takes place, and it is a little past due. A murder takes place and Mike the sheriff has his hands full. There are several suspects who could have committed the murder. I was on the edge of my seat several times while reading this cozy mystery. Dianne Harman has done a fantastic job of weaving her story and the characters together. I won this book in a giveaway , and I am so proud I did because now I have a new author and her book to read, thanks Dianne Harman for a great book . Be sure and check out the back of the book for all the good looking recipes .
I was given this book to read for my honest review , which I have given.
by: Dianne Harman
This is the fourth book in A Cedar Bay Mystery Series. I want to say that this was my first book to read by Dianne Harman And I really enjoyed it very much. I did not have any problems following the story or the characters. Marriage and Murder is a sweet cozy murder mystery, so grab you something to drink and a comfortable place to sit and read because once you get started you do not want to put it down. We do have a wedding that takes place, and it is a little past due. A murder takes place and Mike the sheriff has his hands full. There are several suspects who could have committed the murder. I was on the edge of my seat several times while reading this cozy mystery. Dianne Harman has done a fantastic job of weaving her story and the characters together. I won this book in a giveaway , and I am so proud I did because now I have a new author and her book to read, thanks Dianne Harman for a great book . Be sure and check out the back of the book for all the good looking recipes .
I was given this book to read for my honest review , which I have given.
February 23, 2015
You've gotta pick up
Marriage and Murder (Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 4)
even if you haven't read the others. Before reading the first in the series, I had never read a 'cozy' mystery. Harman's a master of the down-to-earth style of writing. Her amateur woman sleuth hides hard-nosed curiosity behind her feminine charms. What I really love about the series is the dogs. I am in love with them just like my own puppy. A great who-dun-it with amazing food and wine, twists and turns and good old fashioned American friendliness in a small town setting. Makes me want to retire in Cedar Bay.
June 29, 2020
From the cover: After a long courtship, Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, and Mike, the county sheriff, finally get married. Their honeymoon is cut short when Jesse, the owner of the local wine store called 'The Crush' gets murdered. Why would anyone want to murder Jesse, a likeable and legendary wine expert? There are a number of suspects including his ex-wife, an alcoholic who hates liquor stores, a Mafia hit man, a wealthy French woman, two winemaking brothers, and even his sister. But who did it? Join Kelly, Mike, and their dogs, Rebel and Lady, as they seek to find the killer. Along the way, you’ll find lots of good food and mouth-watering recipes.
This is the fourth book in A Cedar Bay Mystery Series, but the first one I have read. I really enjoyed this book. Even though this was the fourth book it was easy to find and like many of the characters. I don’t feel you need all the background info that you would get if you read the other three first. This is definitely a stand-alone book. The book is a cozy mystery that makes it easy and light reading with some good entertainment-yes a person is murdered, but you don’t get the clear vision of all the blood, etc. with a cozy. This book also included a wedding-where the reader learns the town respects/love the sheriff and his new wife. A great easy read.
This is the fourth book in A Cedar Bay Mystery Series, but the first one I have read. I really enjoyed this book. Even though this was the fourth book it was easy to find and like many of the characters. I don’t feel you need all the background info that you would get if you read the other three first. This is definitely a stand-alone book. The book is a cozy mystery that makes it easy and light reading with some good entertainment-yes a person is murdered, but you don’t get the clear vision of all the blood, etc. with a cozy. This book also included a wedding-where the reader learns the town respects/love the sheriff and his new wife. A great easy read.
May 19, 2020
Honeymoons Can Be Murder
Kelly and Mike really love each other, and they again have gotten involved in a murder that affects the whole town of Cedar Bay. While Mike is hard at work tracking clues and interviewing suspects, Kelly persists in helping him by doing her own investigating while continuing to keep the residents of Cedar Bay well fed and coming back for more! Mike is not ready to admit it to himself yet, but he couldn't do without Kelly's valuable information and insights. For her part, Kelly persists in diving head first into investigation delimas that threaten her life and Mike's peace of mind. She makes progress, but at what cost? A wonderful read full of characters you want to know and love or hate as the story unfolds!
Kelly and Mike really love each other, and they again have gotten involved in a murder that affects the whole town of Cedar Bay. While Mike is hard at work tracking clues and interviewing suspects, Kelly persists in helping him by doing her own investigating while continuing to keep the residents of Cedar Bay well fed and coming back for more! Mike is not ready to admit it to himself yet, but he couldn't do without Kelly's valuable information and insights. For her part, Kelly persists in diving head first into investigation delimas that threaten her life and Mike's peace of mind. She makes progress, but at what cost? A wonderful read full of characters you want to know and love or hate as the story unfolds!
September 13, 2017
#Book 4 and I'm still loving this cozy #mystery series.
Kelly and Mike get married on Valentine's Day, it's as perfect as it could ever be. Next day, first day of their honeymoon, and they find a dead body! So the next murder mystery for the newly wedded Mr. and Mrs. Reynold's begins. One theme that keeps appearing, advice to each resident Mike speaks to, "if you own a gun, keep it near you". What the heck is going on in Cedar Bay, 4 murders and a year hasn't even gone by yet!
A lot of suspects, a lot of motives, but ending will be unnerving.
Kelly and Mike get married on Valentine's Day, it's as perfect as it could ever be. Next day, first day of their honeymoon, and they find a dead body! So the next murder mystery for the newly wedded Mr. and Mrs. Reynold's begins. One theme that keeps appearing, advice to each resident Mike speaks to, "if you own a gun, keep it near you". What the heck is going on in Cedar Bay, 4 murders and a year hasn't even gone by yet!
A lot of suspects, a lot of motives, but ending will be unnerving.
November 17, 2021
I read this on my kindle. Dianne's books are easy to follow and keep the characters straight. I really enjoy her books. Sometimes I do have to remind myself that it is fiction. I worked in law enforcement and there is a lot in this book that is not how any law enforcement would handle it, but once again it is fiction. I rarely can figure out who dun it in any of her mysteries. I will continue to read on in this series. I've been reading longer and more in depth books, but I love to come back to an easy to follow read or listen with Dianne's books.
October 16, 2017
Cedar Bay Mysteries Draw You In
After reading the 4th in this series of books, you start to feel like you are becoming a member of the Cedar Bay community, in spirit of course. There were a few inconsistencies that I picked up on, but I am not sure if they were intentional or not by the author. These books are easy light reading and are entertaining. Will continue on with the series to be challenged to figure out who the killer is before the end of the book.
After reading the 4th in this series of books, you start to feel like you are becoming a member of the Cedar Bay community, in spirit of course. There were a few inconsistencies that I picked up on, but I am not sure if they were intentional or not by the author. These books are easy light reading and are entertaining. Will continue on with the series to be challenged to figure out who the killer is before the end of the book.
August 30, 2020
This is the 4th in the series. The main characters are Kelly and Mike, her new husband. They get married and everyone had a great time . Then the next day they discover the body of their friend and wine shop owner Jessie. So much for a honeymoon. Mike is trying to figure out who did this and Kelly is helping but before they can't figure it out there is a fire at a new house outside of town. Can they figure this out before anything else happens?
September 6, 2020
Marriage and Murder
Kelly and Mike Reynolds just got married and had the shortest honeymoon in history...half a day! They stop by to tell their friend who owns the wine store and catered the wine for their wedding reception only to find him murdered...shot in his back. This is a clean cozy mystery packed with mystery,murder,emotions,jealousy,greed and love. I really enjoyed it and give it 5 stars. I recommend this book to everyone.
Kelly and Mike Reynolds just got married and had the shortest honeymoon in history...half a day! They stop by to tell their friend who owns the wine store and catered the wine for their wedding reception only to find him murdered...shot in his back. This is a clean cozy mystery packed with mystery,murder,emotions,jealousy,greed and love. I really enjoyed it and give it 5 stars. I recommend this book to everyone.
April 14, 2020
Unlikely Murderer
So far this has been my favorite story! I love how Mike thinks he's in charge.... “I’m the sheriff. These are my cases and you just get lucky once in a while" this cracks me up because Kelly is a riot! How the man hasn't completely lost all of his hair is beyond me but they make an adorable and animated couple~
So far this has been my favorite story! I love how Mike thinks he's in charge.... “I’m the sheriff. These are my cases and you just get lucky once in a while" this cracks me up because Kelly is a riot! How the man hasn't completely lost all of his hair is beyond me but they make an adorable and animated couple~
April 21, 2022
Marriage
These books have interesting plots. I have a problem with the stereotyping of some of the characters. In this day and age it doesn't enhance the story. Some of the outcomes are over simplied but that doesn't take away from the stories. Overall they are entertaining reads.
These books have interesting plots. I have a problem with the stereotyping of some of the characters. In this day and age it doesn't enhance the story. Some of the outcomes are over simplied but that doesn't take away from the stories. Overall they are entertaining reads.
November 29, 2023
4th book in the Cedar Bay cozy mystery series finds Kelly getting married to Sheriff Mike. Sadly soon after the ceremony, a friend and the local wine store owner, Jeff, is found murdered in his shop. Who did it? His ex-wife, local competitors, his sister - the suspects are a plenty and it takes Kelly and Jeff working g together to find the culprit.
December 16, 2018
Finally the wedding
I have finally read the book of Mike and Kelly’s wedding and I loved it! I can also tell the writing style between Dianne’s earlier and later writings. The book was good. Loved the characters as always. Wish it was in an audible format.
I have finally read the book of Mike and Kelly’s wedding and I loved it! I can also tell the writing style between Dianne’s earlier and later writings. The book was good. Loved the characters as always. Wish it was in an audible format.
January 19, 2019
A wedding and a murder
Kelly and Mike's one-day honeymoon is cut in half when they discovered that a friend has been murdered. Kelly is trying not to be in danger, but it finds her anyway. Good mystery, several suspects.
Kelly and Mike's one-day honeymoon is cut in half when they discovered that a friend has been murdered. Kelly is trying not to be in danger, but it finds her anyway. Good mystery, several suspects.
January 22, 2019
Really good reading
Really like the story in this one but it seems to be a continuance of the one before and so on. Mike and Kelly find the bodies but it is a different person in each novel. Ready to see who is killed next.
Really like the story in this one but it seems to be a continuance of the one before and so on. Mike and Kelly find the bodies but it is a different person in each novel. Ready to see who is killed next.
February 11, 2019
love the story, if you like small town settings with suspense and romance you will enjoy the series. Kelly runs a coffee shop and Mike is the sheriff some how she winds up helping him in his cases. there are funny parts and I love the recipes and the dogs.
May 12, 2020
Kelly and Sheriff Mike Get Married
Cedar Bay seems like a great small town, but there sure seem to be a lot of murders the last few years. Kelly helps Sheriff Mike and ends up being surprised. Another great mystery by Dianne Harman.
Cedar Bay seems like a great small town, but there sure seem to be a lot of murders the last few years. Kelly helps Sheriff Mike and ends up being surprised. Another great mystery by Dianne Harman.
February 24, 2021
Another winner
This book checks all the boxes. It's exciting, filled with problems to solve great love stories, family, friends ,dogs and lets not forget wonderful recipes. Winner
This book checks all the boxes. It's exciting, filled with problems to solve great love stories, family, friends ,dogs and lets not forget wonderful recipes. Winner
April 23, 2022
Good cozy but too soon (Bit of a.spoiler here)
I liked that Kelly and Sheriff Mike finally got married in book four but a murder the day after the wedding?! Too soon! Dianne, you could've at least let them have a long weekend honeymoon...half a day?..awful
I liked that Kelly and Sheriff Mike finally got married in book four but a murder the day after the wedding?! Too soon! Dianne, you could've at least let them have a long weekend honeymoon...half a day?..awful
July 28, 2022
Murder strikes again
Kelly and mike had their wedding and decide to go thank their friend Jessie for helping with the wine and find him murdered. Its hard to quickly solve a murder when you have a lot of suspects. It's amazing how every thing wraps up.
Kelly and mike had their wedding and decide to go thank their friend Jessie for helping with the wine and find him murdered. Its hard to quickly solve a murder when you have a lot of suspects. It's amazing how every thing wraps up.
March 17, 2023
This story had quite a few believable suspects in it. The suspects that seem the most likely aren't necessarily the ones that did this murder. At the end you will see how ones mind can deteriorate into obsession.
June 19, 2023
Marriage and Murder Book 4
Kelly & the Chief get married and before they can go on their honeymoon, they discover a murder. During the investigation Kelly and her groom discover the killer working together in gathering the pieces
Kelly & the Chief get married and before they can go on their honeymoon, they discover a murder. During the investigation Kelly and her groom discover the killer working together in gathering the pieces
March 15, 2017
This was a fun read and I'm enjoying the whole series. Can't wait to read more.
September 21, 2017
Enjoyed
Wow this was a good book and wanting more from Dianne Harman. Love rebel and lady! The deaths are getting more complicated too!
Wow this was a good book and wanting more from Dianne Harman. Love rebel and lady! The deaths are getting more complicated too!
January 15, 2018
Excellent book
This is the fourth book of Dianne Harman I have read. I am hooked. Great characters, and plot. Keeps you guessing.
This is the fourth book of Dianne Harman I have read. I am hooked. Great characters, and plot. Keeps you guessing.
February 12, 2018
Book 4 and this book is the must anticipated wedding. I really enjoy getting to know these characters. It has been fun to watch the love grow too. On to book 5.
April 22, 2018
This is a great read, entertaining and it does hold your interest. A little small but still good. Very easy to read in one sitting. Great reading everyone!
June 24, 2018
Emotional beginning
Before you start chapter 1 have a box of tissues at hand. I rarely get so choked up and cry but this was so well written, I just couldn't help being emotional.
Before you start chapter 1 have a box of tissues at hand. I rarely get so choked up and cry but this was so well written, I just couldn't help being emotional.
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