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Sweet Cove Mystery #7
Sweet Fire and Stone
This is book 7 in the Sweet Cove Mystery series.
Although the main mystery is solved in each story, the books should be read in order to enhance your enjoyment as some story threads run from book to book.
It is October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are enjoying the fall season until Police Chief Martin asks them to come to the town common to see something that might be a threat to the family. Newcomers to town add to the mystery of who wants to harm the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines. Danger is brewing and the family must discover who and why before it's too late.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
In The Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series:
1. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
2. Murder So Sweet
3. Sweet Secrets
4. Sweet Deceit
5. Sweetness and Light
6. Home Sweet Home
7. Sweet Fire and Stone
And more to come !
Thank you for reading !
Although the main mystery is solved in each story, the books should be read in order to enhance your enjoyment as some story threads run from book to book.
It is October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are enjoying the fall season until Police Chief Martin asks them to come to the town common to see something that might be a threat to the family. Newcomers to town add to the mystery of who wants to harm the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines. Danger is brewing and the family must discover who and why before it's too late.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
In The Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series:
1. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
2. Murder So Sweet
3. Sweet Secrets
4. Sweet Deceit
5. Sweetness and Light
6. Home Sweet Home
7. Sweet Fire and Stone
And more to come !
Thank you for reading !
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 5, 2016
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J.A. Whiting
168 books319 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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October 17, 2022
4.5 stars
As a part of my festive fall reading, I picked up the next book in the Sweet Cove Mystery series, Sweet Fire and Stone. It is a delightfully fun seasonal cozy mystery, and the 7th in the series by J. A. Whiting.
I’m a huge fan of this magical series. Its characters, unique mysteries and setting are always so engaging, and Sweet Fire and Stone is even better with its festive Fall theme.
Set in October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts, The Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, and their cats, Circe and Euclid, are enjoying the Fall season…the town decor, the scarecrow festival, and time around their fire pit in the evenings. All is peaceful and going as planned until Chief Martin asks the girls to come and see something disturbing in the town square, something directly related to them! Not only is the scene unsettling, but unusual strangers have been showing up around town, mistletoe has been springing up in the trees where it doesn’t belong, and all of the sisters’ eerie, tingly sensations are thrumming! Danger is in the air and it’s coming for them.
This story includes a good amount of the Roseland girls’ history, a continuation of their romantic relationships, and all kinds of good, spooky fun! It was a pleasure to read and the perfect October reading choice.
As a part of my festive fall reading, I picked up the next book in the Sweet Cove Mystery series, Sweet Fire and Stone. It is a delightfully fun seasonal cozy mystery, and the 7th in the series by J. A. Whiting.
I’m a huge fan of this magical series. Its characters, unique mysteries and setting are always so engaging, and Sweet Fire and Stone is even better with its festive Fall theme.
Set in October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts, The Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, and their cats, Circe and Euclid, are enjoying the Fall season…the town decor, the scarecrow festival, and time around their fire pit in the evenings. All is peaceful and going as planned until Chief Martin asks the girls to come and see something disturbing in the town square, something directly related to them! Not only is the scene unsettling, but unusual strangers have been showing up around town, mistletoe has been springing up in the trees where it doesn’t belong, and all of the sisters’ eerie, tingly sensations are thrumming! Danger is in the air and it’s coming for them.
This story includes a good amount of the Roseland girls’ history, a continuation of their romantic relationships, and all kinds of good, spooky fun! It was a pleasure to read and the perfect October reading choice.
February 20, 2016
Another enjoyable mystery
This one really kept me guessing. We learn quite a bit of history in this one. I hope we have many more mysteries to come.
This one really kept me guessing. We learn quite a bit of history in this one. I hope we have many more mysteries to come.
January 24, 2022
This was my favorite in this series, so far. It is about 4 sisters and a close friend named Mr. Finch. Oh, and I mustn’t forget about the 2 cats! The book is told from the sister Angie’s viewpoint. The girls are slowly coming into their supernatural powers, so we learn new things each book of what the girls can do. So far Ellie seems to be the most powerful, but she’s also the most reluctant to use what she has. She avoids becoming involved whenever possible, but her sisters have seen her twist a gun into a pretzel shape and move objects with her mind. I hope to read more about her talent in future books, but Ellie needs to get over the fact that she does possess these powers and she needs to embrace them rather than deny them!
The Chief of Police often requested assistance from the sisters and asks them if they can “sense” the form of danger or whatever crime is going on at the time. The cats - Euclid is a male orange Maine Coon and Circe is a female black cat. They don’t show any signs of having powers like the sisters, but they are usually present and watching the sisters and listening to whatever is happening. They are like non talking little humans (well, Euclid is anything but little. If you don’t know what I’m talking about internet search Maine Coon cats!) The cats have also helped the sisters get out of trouble numerous times, once by attacking a someone with a gun held up to the sisters!
This read really showed the importance of family and how close the sisters are to Mr. Finch. There was no murder in this, but there were mysteries to solve and they involved the need for using sixth senses. I like when a series has a couple of mysteries outside of someone dying! Every book also has recipes from what the characters ate, at the end.
Next book is Sweet Friend of Mine, book 8 of 21.
The Chief of Police often requested assistance from the sisters and asks them if they can “sense” the form of danger or whatever crime is going on at the time. The cats - Euclid is a male orange Maine Coon and Circe is a female black cat. They don’t show any signs of having powers like the sisters, but they are usually present and watching the sisters and listening to whatever is happening. They are like non talking little humans (well, Euclid is anything but little. If you don’t know what I’m talking about internet search Maine Coon cats!) The cats have also helped the sisters get out of trouble numerous times, once by attacking a someone with a gun held up to the sisters!
This read really showed the importance of family and how close the sisters are to Mr. Finch. There was no murder in this, but there were mysteries to solve and they involved the need for using sixth senses. I like when a series has a couple of mysteries outside of someone dying! Every book also has recipes from what the characters ate, at the end.
Next book is Sweet Friend of Mine, book 8 of 21.
March 22, 2018
I enjoyed this Sweet Cove mystery more than the others I have read so far.
There was no body to find, no funerals to attend. The mystery involved the Roseland sisters, their Mom, Mr. Finch and their Nana along with some new people at the B and B. Ellie has rented two rooms to strange people. One the New Professor and a strange man who said his Name was Walter Whitle
Actually Walter was trying to help them. It all started with a fire on the town Common. Someone started some scarecrows on fire that was set up like the four Roseland Sisters and their friend, Mr. Finch.
Then a fire was started in a house on a street near the Victorian where the sisters live.
The story was very well written and it kept my attention until the very end when the mystery was revealed. I am now on my way to finish my March books and my serial reads.
There was no body to find, no funerals to attend. The mystery involved the Roseland sisters, their Mom, Mr. Finch and their Nana along with some new people at the B and B. Ellie has rented two rooms to strange people. One the New Professor and a strange man who said his Name was Walter Whitle
Actually Walter was trying to help them. It all started with a fire on the town Common. Someone started some scarecrows on fire that was set up like the four Roseland Sisters and their friend, Mr. Finch.
Then a fire was started in a house on a street near the Victorian where the sisters live.
The story was very well written and it kept my attention until the very end when the mystery was revealed. I am now on my way to finish my March books and my serial reads.
October 3, 2024
This book had such a lovely autumn vibe I was so sad I wasn’t reading it in a few weeks when it will get cold.
Compared to the other books in the series, the stakes here were a little higher. The sisters are facing a threat to their lives and they can’t tell who could be out to harm them.
The guests, Gloria and the grumpy couple were all so sketchy and for the longest time I couldn’t figure out who was the bad guy.
I’m really flying through these books, they are super addictive and so lovely!
Compared to the other books in the series, the stakes here were a little higher. The sisters are facing a threat to their lives and they can’t tell who could be out to harm them.
The guests, Gloria and the grumpy couple were all so sketchy and for the longest time I couldn’t figure out who was the bad guy.
I’m really flying through these books, they are super addictive and so lovely!
March 13, 2017
Mistletoe, inherited necklaces and Halloween don't mix in Sweet Cove!!!!!!
The girls found themselves in a big scary situation, that they didn't know what was the cause of it.
They had scary messages, fires set at different parts of town, strangers running around town trying to find out about them. The people they know acting very suspicious about what is happening. Mr. Finch was just as confused as the four sisters were.
I never knew all these facts about mistletoe until I read this book, I am really surprised and glad to know more about them.
You will be pleasantly surprised and not at all disappointed in this book, I didn't sleep much to finish reading to find out who, what, how and why.
BOO!!!!!!!!
The girls found themselves in a big scary situation, that they didn't know what was the cause of it.
They had scary messages, fires set at different parts of town, strangers running around town trying to find out about them. The people they know acting very suspicious about what is happening. Mr. Finch was just as confused as the four sisters were.
I never knew all these facts about mistletoe until I read this book, I am really surprised and glad to know more about them.
You will be pleasantly surprised and not at all disappointed in this book, I didn't sleep much to finish reading to find out who, what, how and why.
BOO!!!!!!!!
April 8, 2022
Angie's cafe is open and fall has the town preparing for a scarecrow contest on the village green. This book starts with some ominous characters and occurrences. This author does a great job of providing a "stand-alone" mystery for each book (not always a murder) and developing the characters and their relationships. This one was wonderful!
Amazon synopsis:
It is October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are enjoying the fall season until Police Chief Martin asks them to come to the town common to see something that might be a threat to the family. Newcomers to town add to the mystery of who wants to harm the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines. Danger is brewing and the family must discover who and why before it's too late.
Amazon synopsis:
It is October in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are enjoying the fall season until Police Chief Martin asks them to come to the town common to see something that might be a threat to the family. Newcomers to town add to the mystery of who wants to harm the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines. Danger is brewing and the family must discover who and why before it's too late.
May 30, 2022
I love this series and I'm looking forward to the saga. This time it is Halloween and the ladies sense something is amiss. There was a fire in the common where everyone is putting up decorated scarecrows and someone put up four scarecrows and two images of cats and set them on fire.
The Police Chief think that the girls might be in trouble and someone wants to do them harm.
There are four new strangers in town and each one is acting strange...could it be one of then? Or maybe the hairdresser Gloria? Again the author keeps you guessing who it is that is out to harm the girls and along the way some new surprises await!
The Police Chief think that the girls might be in trouble and someone wants to do them harm.
There are four new strangers in town and each one is acting strange...could it be one of then? Or maybe the hairdresser Gloria? Again the author keeps you guessing who it is that is out to harm the girls and along the way some new surprises await!
August 2, 2017
Unusual book not as good as preceeding ones
Previous books have been an easy and entertaining read. However, this one was not nor was the plot line anywhere easily followed. Hard to keep the characters straight even though I have read quite a few of the author's books. I think probably to many things happening and to many people included.
I do love reading about Sweet Cove and I will be continuing to. I really like reading about the main characters they become real and feel like our own family. Can't wait to read more about them.
Previous books have been an easy and entertaining read. However, this one was not nor was the plot line anywhere easily followed. Hard to keep the characters straight even though I have read quite a few of the author's books. I think probably to many things happening and to many people included.
I do love reading about Sweet Cove and I will be continuing to. I really like reading about the main characters they become real and feel like our own family. Can't wait to read more about them.
September 9, 2021
A fun Halloween time mystery that's a little bit creepy in some places and had our five friends and their two fine felines scrambling to figure out what trouble was coming for them. At one point, I suspected whodunit, so I stayed with that idea and was right. The showdown was pretty exciting, and as always, the awesome cats Euclid and Circe had a lot to do with helping in the case and the showdown. I absolutely love spending time in Sweet Cove with these characters!
September 17, 2021
I have enjoyed the Sweet Cove Mysteries because of the "intuition" these sisters have. The end of this book seemed to indicate something deeper. That being said I will just have to read the next book to find out where this is headed. This book kept me on my toes more than the previous books because this gets personal. So many suspects, are they working together or each on his/her own. Who is innocent and who has evil intentions? So many questions and so many surprise answers at the end.
May 20, 2022
Another very good book in the series! Love this series…..4 sisters (with “powers”) sharing a large “mansion” create a jewelry store, bakery, and a B&B in it. 2 very smart cats, Mr Finch also has “powers”, liars telling lies, evil doers doing evil deeds, blossoming romances (no sex), mysteries to solve, Magik, and no cliffhanger endings. Can you solve the mysteries before the end? I didn’t…..but, enjoyed it thoroughly. Oh…..and there are recipes! I can’t wait to read the next one.
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December 31, 2021Wholesome entertainment
This was enjoyable! The mystery was engaging, there were surprises along the way (although the culprit wasn't one of them), the paranormal aspect was slightly ratcheted up which was welcome, and the book wasn't littered with "Attorney" labels (FINALLY!). This is sweet, wholesome storytelling with characters to match.
This was enjoyable! The mystery was engaging, there were surprises along the way (although the culprit wasn't one of them), the paranormal aspect was slightly ratcheted up which was welcome, and the book wasn't littered with "Attorney" labels (FINALLY!). This is sweet, wholesome storytelling with characters to match.
December 16, 2022
Halloween
Angie's bake shop is open again and is a hit. They have some strange people in town and staying at B&B. They start finding mistletoe around the town and at home. They find it growing in the oak tree by fire pit. They find a necklace in their mother's things. Good story and good and strange characters.
Angie's bake shop is open again and is a hit. They have some strange people in town and staying at B&B. They start finding mistletoe around the town and at home. They find it growing in the oak tree by fire pit. They find a necklace in their mother's things. Good story and good and strange characters.
November 15, 2016
Twisty
I have recently been reading all the books in this series. They are well written and the characters are filled with love for each other. This book was a little more mysterious than the others. I enjoyed reading it
I have recently been reading all the books in this series. They are well written and the characters are filled with love for each other. This book was a little more mysterious than the others. I enjoyed reading it
June 27, 2017
OMG! WHAT A BOOK!
This was definitely the best one of the series so far. This is one series I hope goes on for a long time. All of the characters have become good friends and I love the way that thethey are slowly discovering their powers.
This was definitely the best one of the series so far. This is one series I hope goes on for a long time. All of the characters have become good friends and I love the way that thethey are slowly discovering their powers.
January 5, 2018
Witches or not
Although I enjoyed this book, the story line dragged a little. The girls are great at getting to the bottom of the mystery with Mr Finch and the cats help. I still recommend this book to all my friends
Although I enjoyed this book, the story line dragged a little. The girls are great at getting to the bottom of the mystery with Mr Finch and the cats help. I still recommend this book to all my friends
January 25, 2018
Thorough Enjoyment!
The latest in this series does not disappoint. When the mysteries are solved, everything makes complete sense. For this book, arson is the repeated crime, which is every bit as sinister as murder. What a delightful tale!
The latest in this series does not disappoint. When the mysteries are solved, everything makes complete sense. For this book, arson is the repeated crime, which is every bit as sinister as murder. What a delightful tale!
June 17, 2018
Each Book in the Series Is Better
I love this series with some paranormal and a beautiful cast of characters including two adorable felines.
This book is recommended for those that love cozy mysteries.
I love this series with some paranormal and a beautiful cast of characters including two adorable felines.
This book is recommended for those that love cozy mysteries.
June 29, 2018
These stories just keep getting better as you Learn more about each character.
This one is more of a page turner than the last ones were at each one just keeps getting better. Well worth reading.
This one is more of a page turner than the last ones were at each one just keeps getting better. Well worth reading.
November 19, 2019
Qu,
Ms. Whiting sweet cove mystery series is the best time to relax and enjoy the wonderful tales of close family,friends,love and adventure with a bit of magic to add spice!!!! If you read the first you will crave all. What a gift her books give to all who find her. The best.
Ms. Whiting sweet cove mystery series is the best time to relax and enjoy the wonderful tales of close family,friends,love and adventure with a bit of magic to add spice!!!! If you read the first you will crave all. What a gift her books give to all who find her. The best.
July 5, 2022
sweet fire
This book cat me on my toes I thought it was the old couple at first but then I couldn’t decide on who it was and it was a very good book and series I’m looking forward to the next book in the series I believe you are enjoy it if you start the series
This book cat me on my toes I thought it was the old couple at first but then I couldn’t decide on who it was and it was a very good book and series I’m looking forward to the next book in the series I believe you are enjoy it if you start the series
September 3, 2024
I enjoy this paranormal cozy mystery series and glad to start up again. If you can suspend reality, it’s a fun story with a decent plot. As with several series, the best part is the characters. I’m quite fond of the sisters and Mr. Finch.
January 15, 2018
Loved it
Oh this one was great with the fall and Halloween theme! Learned some things about the magic of mistletoe too.
Oh this one was great with the fall and Halloween theme! Learned some things about the magic of mistletoe too.
March 20, 2018
Suspenseful Story with ??
Another terrific story by J A Whiting with twists and turns that jeep the pages moving. The Roseland sisters again at their best.
Another terrific story by J A Whiting with twists and turns that jeep the pages moving. The Roseland sisters again at their best.
May 8, 2018
I love all her books.
Romance and mystery woven together. The characters are interesting. The addition of the two mystery solving cats adds to the story.:
Romance and mystery woven together. The characters are interesting. The addition of the two mystery solving cats adds to the story.:
May 22, 2019
For a quick, fun read the Sweet Cove Cozies are great.
December 31, 2019
Fast fun read about the Roseland sisters. I look forward to each book to learn more about their gifts inherited from their Nana.
September 26, 2020
A good read
I enjoyed this book about magical characters. Three sisters, two cats and good friends combine to create an exciting story.
I enjoyed this book about magical characters. Three sisters, two cats and good friends combine to create an exciting story.
January 1, 2021
Another great book!
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