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Amelia Grace Rock 'n' Roll Mysteries #2.5
Sleighed at Castle Rock
No matter what season, the holidays can be murder! Bronwyn Sinclair, assistant to Castle Rock manager, Amelia Grace, is feeling Grinchy—but who can blame her? With Ame out of town, Bronwyn is taking over her duties running Castle Rock’s Christmas in July music festival and Battle of the Bands competition. It’s hard enough to get into the holiday spirit in the sweltering summer heat, but things take a turn for the deadly when someone slips mistletoe in one of the judges' drinks. Can Bron scratch the would-be killer off her naughty list before the whole festival is ruined?
Amelia Grace Rock 'n' Roll Mysteries:
Murder at Castle Rock – book #1
Deception at Castle Rock – book #2
Caper at Castle Rock – short story in the "Killer Beach reads" collection
Sleighed at Castle Rock – holiday short story coming soon!
"Fast-paced and entertaining, Anne Marie Stoddard gives readers a backstage pass to murder taking center stage and demanding an encore."
~ Rochelle Staab, award winning author of the Mind for Murder mysteries
“Murder at Castle Rock is Amelia Grace’s first appearance and I hope it won’t be her last. She is one of those heroines you’d like to be friends with, and you’ll find yourself rooting for her."
~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
Amelia Grace Rock 'n' Roll Mysteries:
Murder at Castle Rock – book #1
Deception at Castle Rock – book #2
Caper at Castle Rock – short story in the "Killer Beach reads" collection
Sleighed at Castle Rock – holiday short story coming soon!
"Fast-paced and entertaining, Anne Marie Stoddard gives readers a backstage pass to murder taking center stage and demanding an encore."
~ Rochelle Staab, award winning author of the Mind for Murder mysteries
“Murder at Castle Rock is Amelia Grace’s first appearance and I hope it won’t be her last. She is one of those heroines you’d like to be friends with, and you’ll find yourself rooting for her."
~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2015
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Anne Marie Stoddard
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
December 21, 2019
A good short, easy read.
November 30, 2015
"We were hosting a Christmas-themed Battle of the Bands competition, and I was stuck catering to the needs of all the musicians, as well as our three celebrity judges. I use the term "celebrity" loosely. We'd booked a local radio personality, a popular local music blogger and critic, and the owner of one of the city's other rock venues....."
Bronwyn Sinclair is filling in while her boss, Amelia Grace, is out of town. She's trying to get a music festival up and running for a "Christmas in July" at their Castle Rock venue in Atlanta. They're having a Battle of The Bands competition when someone tries to take out a judge.
Bronwyn is strong willed and on top of things and is not about to let someone get away with messing things up. A couple surprises and some cute humor throughout. Can she find out who, what and where in time to save the music festival and possibly the future of Castle Rock's business? You'll have to pick this one up and find out!
This is a holiday short story to go with the "Amelia Grace Rock n' Roll Mysteries" that feature the Castle Rock venue. This is a standalone but would be fun to read the rest in the series. I really liked the tattooed, purple and pink haired, pierced characters featured here. They were fun and interesting. Kick off your festivities with this entertaining Christmas story this holiday season!
Thank you to Gemma Halliday Publishing for the A.R.C.
Bronwyn Sinclair is filling in while her boss, Amelia Grace, is out of town. She's trying to get a music festival up and running for a "Christmas in July" at their Castle Rock venue in Atlanta. They're having a Battle of The Bands competition when someone tries to take out a judge.
Bronwyn is strong willed and on top of things and is not about to let someone get away with messing things up. A couple surprises and some cute humor throughout. Can she find out who, what and where in time to save the music festival and possibly the future of Castle Rock's business? You'll have to pick this one up and find out!
This is a holiday short story to go with the "Amelia Grace Rock n' Roll Mysteries" that feature the Castle Rock venue. This is a standalone but would be fun to read the rest in the series. I really liked the tattooed, purple and pink haired, pierced characters featured here. They were fun and interesting. Kick off your festivities with this entertaining Christmas story this holiday season!
Thank you to Gemma Halliday Publishing for the A.R.C.
January 6, 2018
Very short. I liked that it took place in the summer.
December 23, 2017
Weed and spit
The character gets caught with drugs at work and admits to spitting into someone's drink while she is bartending at a company function. She admits this, to a co-worker who is also a cop's daughter and there are no consequences at all? Keeps her job and gives her recipe for the drink at end of the book? No thank you.
The character gets caught with drugs at work and admits to spitting into someone's drink while she is bartending at a company function. She admits this, to a co-worker who is also a cop's daughter and there are no consequences at all? Keeps her job and gives her recipe for the drink at end of the book? No thank you.
July 30, 2017
I don't normally read holiday mysteries in the summer, but this one definitely works since it was a Christmas in July Battle of the Bands. I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but this was a fun little novella that packed a lot in even though it was short.
December 26, 2017
Short Story
It is alright. Not the best written mystery, and no murder to solve. I was disappointed. This is not the worst.
It is alright. Not the best written mystery, and no murder to solve. I was disappointed. This is not the worst.
January 21, 2018
I didn't think I was going to enjoy this one at all from the beginning, but the quirky word play brought me around.
December 16, 2015
A discovery of mistletoe in a drink of one of the judges leads Brownyn on the trail of a bad guy.
This is the first book I have read in the Amelia Grace series. (Of course, it is the most recent book. I never seem to start at the beginning in any multi-book series.) I thought it was a good novella. I have read many novellas and I think it is hard to get a complete mystery in such a small package but this author managed to do it. Reading this makes me want to read the other books in the series. I suggest you do too. It is such a fun ride.
Bronwyn Sinclair is taking over for her boss while she is away touring with her band. The venue called Castle Rock is doing a Christmas in July Battle of the Bands. The story follows the crazy antics of the poisoning of a judge and how Brownwyn solves the crime while the bands plays on behind the scenes playing Christmas carols.
This is the first book I have read in the Amelia Grace series. (Of course, it is the most recent book. I never seem to start at the beginning in any multi-book series.) I thought it was a good novella. I have read many novellas and I think it is hard to get a complete mystery in such a small package but this author managed to do it. Reading this makes me want to read the other books in the series. I suggest you do too. It is such a fun ride.
Bronwyn Sinclair is taking over for her boss while she is away touring with her band. The venue called Castle Rock is doing a Christmas in July Battle of the Bands. The story follows the crazy antics of the poisoning of a judge and how Brownwyn solves the crime while the bands plays on behind the scenes playing Christmas carols.
January 3, 2020
Sleighed At Castle Rock (An Amelia Grace Rock ’n’ Roll Mysteries short story) — Anne Marie Stoddard (9 chapters + recipe at end) Jan. 7, 2016
Note: was originally read as part of a collection of holiday cozy mysteries called: “Cozy Christmas Shorts: holiday short story collection”.
One of the better holiday-themed stories I have read in a while, this one actually takes place in July. It involves a Battle of the Bands contest and a drugged judge.
The story was well conceived and the plot lively (and humorous!) enough to keep me both engaged and interested in the plot.
I would definitely read more from this series. There is a good mix of characters and the setting is unique enough that I believe I would really enjoy it. For being a short story, it was complete.
Three stars.
Note: was originally read as part of a collection of holiday cozy mysteries called: “Cozy Christmas Shorts: holiday short story collection”.
One of the better holiday-themed stories I have read in a while, this one actually takes place in July. It involves a Battle of the Bands contest and a drugged judge.
The story was well conceived and the plot lively (and humorous!) enough to keep me both engaged and interested in the plot.
I would definitely read more from this series. There is a good mix of characters and the setting is unique enough that I believe I would really enjoy it. For being a short story, it was complete.
Three stars.
December 5, 2015
What does Bronwyn think of a Christmas in July music festival in 104 degree Atlanta heat? Bah Humbug! It gets even worse when she finds out she has to wear a costume that makes her look like she has a case of "holiday schizophrenia". Just when she thinks things cannot get any worse one of the judges collapses. This short story is a fun, fast read that can put you in the Christmas spirit.
December 22, 2016
I love the idea of Christmas in July. What a crazy event! Lots of things can and did go wrong and stuff really out there. The body died but the mess wasn't any fun. The mystery was solved with flare. Metal rock Christmas music means everything to some people. Don't underestimate the level of crazies out there. Recipe included.
December 3, 2015
Amazing how much can be fit into this short Christmas-themed story. It's Christmas in July at Castle Rock. A band competition turns a lot more exciting than expected. Lots of activity going on in the quick novella.
November 13, 2015
This is a quick and fun read with hijinks at Castle Rock's Christmas in July music festival. If you're looking for a fun cozy, you have found it in this book.
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