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Cozy Baked Mystery #1
Apple Pie a la Murder
***Cozy Baked Murders are short and sweetly delectable stories that can be finished in one sitting***
Welcome to Sandy Harbor, Maine a place where everyone knows everyone, as well as everyone else's business. It's a small town with a big problem when local businessman Henry Hoffer turns up dead. Local blogger and pie baker extraordinaire, Allie McSwain, also has a problem. When she discovers Henry's body, she finds herself suddenly a suspect in his murder. Allie and her sidekick Lucy Gray set out to discover the real killer before the wrong person ends up in an orange jumpsuit.
Recipes included!
Welcome to Sandy Harbor, Maine a place where everyone knows everyone, as well as everyone else's business. It's a small town with a big problem when local businessman Henry Hoffer turns up dead. Local blogger and pie baker extraordinaire, Allie McSwain, also has a problem. When she discovers Henry's body, she finds herself suddenly a suspect in his murder. Allie and her sidekick Lucy Gray set out to discover the real killer before the wrong person ends up in an orange jumpsuit.
Recipes included!
108 pages, ebook
First published May 5, 2018
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September 25, 2023
Kindle freebie at time of download. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not affected by the giveaway.
If only her friend Lucy hadn't suggested to Allie that she go into business with Henry Hoffer selling her pies at Henry's Home Cooking, then Allie would not be a suspect in Henry's murder! Allie knows that residents of Sandy Harbor, Maine would never resort to murder, right? Then why is the detective so determined to pin this on Allie?
I didn't love this story. I wanted to because of the pie theme but there wasn't enough emphasis on pie and the mystery was pretty standard. It's too short to have a lot of suspects and the actual murderer was not at all who I expected it to be.
Allie is not an appealing heroine. She's a young middle-aged widow (drunk driving accident) and thinks because of her experience she has the lock on grief. Therefore, she blogs about grief and seems to consider herself a professional therapist going around telling everyone they can call her any time to talk. It's been several years since her husband was killed and she doesn't seem to be moving past her grief. There's no timeline for grief but she seems to enjoy it and the status it gives her. She takes pride in her MRS. label and won't entertain the idea of being attracted to another man. Attraction doesn't mean love or marriage! You don't have to act on it! I also found Allie annoying because she's from the South and therefore she is the EXPERT in all things PIE and all things in general like funeral etiquette. It's not protocol if the church or family doesn't dictate it. Just because YOU wanted family and close friends up front (and not employees oh my heavens no) doesn't mean Henry's widow wants it that way or the funeral home does it that way. It. Is. Not. Your. Funeral. It. Is. Not.Your.Business. She's so judgy!
Allie's sleuthing skills need work. She goes about it haphazardly, breaks a lot of laws, lies about it, accuses people left and right and is generally TSTL. She thinks she's a great judge of character but she is not. Her kids are snarky and kind of rude to their mom when they fear she might be a murderer. Lucy, Allie's best friend, is crazy. She says whatever comes into her head and jumps into the investigation encouraging Allie to break the law.
Henry Hoffer owned a diner like restaurant with decent food but terrible pies. Apparently Allie is the authority on pie. He was rude and dismissive of her business idea but she was also rude to him, barging in on him at work without an appointment trying to force him to eat pie. He was cranky and cheap, a germophobe and couldn't bake pie. None of those things give anyone a reason to murder him. He didn't seem like a great guy but not a bad one either.
Who killed Henry? Was it Ralph Henderson the gardener? He and Henry argued over the color of the flowers in the store's planter. Why? That's silly. Do what Henry is paying you to do. Ralph is evasive with his alibi and Allie notes something important that leads to Ralph being her top suspect. Charles Allen, the restaurant's head cook, is someone Allie should have had on her side before she shoved pie at Henry. He was quick to join Allie at the crime scene. I assume he had just arrived to begin prep but rumor has it Charles and Henry had an argument and that gives Charles a motive for murder. He doesn't even have an alibi. What about Henry's widow, Cynthia? She was from Chicago and no one seems to know much about her. One day she appears to be the grieving widow and the next she's managing the restaurant, smiling at customers. Her Chicago origins and something Allie and Lucy discover about Henry make me think Cynthia did it. She may have Family.
Poor Detective Blanchard, on loan from Bangor for some reason, he's just trying to do his job. He needs to find the evidence that points to the murderer and Allie keeps interfering. It's his job to be suspicious of her. It sure looks like she's guilty and he can't be colored by the "nice small town" vibe or how "pretty" he thinks she is. (Woah, don't cross the line there!) The local officers are slow and portrayed as not too bright from their brief appearances on page. Martha Newberry, the restaurant cleaning lady, is next on hand when the body is discovered. She seems to be in shock. How terrible for her. She lost her husband and perhaps she needs the job for extra income or to keep busy. She's a sad little old lady who comes across as older than late 70-something.
I'm not eager to read any more of these books but it was a decent bedtime read.
If only her friend Lucy hadn't suggested to Allie that she go into business with Henry Hoffer selling her pies at Henry's Home Cooking, then Allie would not be a suspect in Henry's murder! Allie knows that residents of Sandy Harbor, Maine would never resort to murder, right? Then why is the detective so determined to pin this on Allie?
I didn't love this story. I wanted to because of the pie theme but there wasn't enough emphasis on pie and the mystery was pretty standard. It's too short to have a lot of suspects and the actual murderer was not at all who I expected it to be.
Allie is not an appealing heroine. She's a young middle-aged widow (drunk driving accident) and thinks because of her experience she has the lock on grief. Therefore, she blogs about grief and seems to consider herself a professional therapist going around telling everyone they can call her any time to talk. It's been several years since her husband was killed and she doesn't seem to be moving past her grief. There's no timeline for grief but she seems to enjoy it and the status it gives her. She takes pride in her MRS. label and won't entertain the idea of being attracted to another man. Attraction doesn't mean love or marriage! You don't have to act on it! I also found Allie annoying because she's from the South and therefore she is the EXPERT in all things PIE and all things in general like funeral etiquette. It's not protocol if the church or family doesn't dictate it. Just because YOU wanted family and close friends up front (and not employees oh my heavens no) doesn't mean Henry's widow wants it that way or the funeral home does it that way. It. Is. Not. Your. Funeral. It. Is. Not.Your.Business. She's so judgy!
Allie's sleuthing skills need work. She goes about it haphazardly, breaks a lot of laws, lies about it, accuses people left and right and is generally TSTL. She thinks she's a great judge of character but she is not. Her kids are snarky and kind of rude to their mom when they fear she might be a murderer. Lucy, Allie's best friend, is crazy. She says whatever comes into her head and jumps into the investigation encouraging Allie to break the law.
Henry Hoffer owned a diner like restaurant with decent food but terrible pies. Apparently Allie is the authority on pie. He was rude and dismissive of her business idea but she was also rude to him, barging in on him at work without an appointment trying to force him to eat pie. He was cranky and cheap, a germophobe and couldn't bake pie. None of those things give anyone a reason to murder him. He didn't seem like a great guy but not a bad one either.
Who killed Henry? Was it Ralph Henderson the gardener? He and Henry argued over the color of the flowers in the store's planter. Why? That's silly. Do what Henry is paying you to do. Ralph is evasive with his alibi and Allie notes something important that leads to Ralph being her top suspect. Charles Allen, the restaurant's head cook, is someone Allie should have had on her side before she shoved pie at Henry. He was quick to join Allie at the crime scene. I assume he had just arrived to begin prep but rumor has it Charles and Henry had an argument and that gives Charles a motive for murder. He doesn't even have an alibi. What about Henry's widow, Cynthia? She was from Chicago and no one seems to know much about her. One day she appears to be the grieving widow and the next she's managing the restaurant, smiling at customers. Her Chicago origins and something Allie and Lucy discover about Henry make me think Cynthia did it. She may have Family.
Poor Detective Blanchard, on loan from Bangor for some reason, he's just trying to do his job. He needs to find the evidence that points to the murderer and Allie keeps interfering. It's his job to be suspicious of her. It sure looks like she's guilty and he can't be colored by the "nice small town" vibe or how "pretty" he thinks she is. (Woah, don't cross the line there!) The local officers are slow and portrayed as not too bright from their brief appearances on page. Martha Newberry, the restaurant cleaning lady, is next on hand when the body is discovered. She seems to be in shock. How terrible for her. She lost her husband and perhaps she needs the job for extra income or to keep busy. She's a sad little old lady who comes across as older than late 70-something.
I'm not eager to read any more of these books but it was a decent bedtime read.
November 26, 2016
Sweet read
This was an enjoyable book. The who did it was kept a secret until late in the book which always makes for a good mystery. I also loved the recipes.
This was an enjoyable book. The who did it was kept a secret until late in the book which always makes for a good mystery. I also loved the recipes.
September 18, 2023
This was such a short book that I didn't even realise when I flew through it all.
The MC in this one, Allie, was a bit too nosy for my liking and it wasn't a particularly bright murder mystery as well. Anyone acquainted with the world of cozy mysteries won't have had any trouble noticing the telltale signs of guilt and pointing out the suspect fairly early in the book.
Despite all of this, what earned the book three stars from me is the ample number of suspects the author built up in such a short amount of time and their more than a little ridiculous alibis. It all entertained me to a great length and I had fun reading through this one.
The MC in this one, Allie, was a bit too nosy for my liking and it wasn't a particularly bright murder mystery as well. Anyone acquainted with the world of cozy mysteries won't have had any trouble noticing the telltale signs of guilt and pointing out the suspect fairly early in the book.
Despite all of this, what earned the book three stars from me is the ample number of suspects the author built up in such a short amount of time and their more than a little ridiculous alibis. It all entertained me to a great length and I had fun reading through this one.
November 10, 2022
To be honest, this was a DNF for me. I couldn’t get passed the narrator’s judgmental comments. I’ve felt the same way in other books, but the character development showed how the changed/learned. This one just seemed rude and it wasn’t ever addressed. If the character isn’t going to improve or learn through the book, having them be intolerable in the beginning doesn’t bode well.
July 22, 2022
Didn't see that ending coming at all.
The writing was good but the story was okay. I felt like it was missing something probably because it was such a short book I felt like it could have been longer with more character development. I look forward to reading more in this series to see how it all plays out.
The writing was good but the story was okay. I felt like it was missing something probably because it was such a short book I felt like it could have been longer with more character development. I look forward to reading more in this series to see how it all plays out.
September 30, 2023
It was light and easy read. Main character is Allie who is a master in baking excellent apple pies. I really enjoyed it because I like baking and cooking cozy mysteries. It is a beginning of a great serie consisting of many books (so far 26). The book is well written and is engaging. It has nice cozy atmosphere. I will read the following one of this serie very soon.
June 8, 2018
I enjoyed reading Kate Bell’s novels in the past and thought I would try her Cozy Baked Mystery series.
I knew who the killer was at the first clue; I don’t come from an ancestry of gypsies either.
Not my piece of cake, um.... pie.
I knew who the killer was at the first clue; I don’t come from an ancestry of gypsies either.
Not my piece of cake, um.... pie.
December 6, 2020
Short and well paced
A quick read and numerous false leads for this murder. Good characters and a well thought out plot. Entertaining and fun
A quick read and numerous false leads for this murder. Good characters and a well thought out plot. Entertaining and fun
October 17, 2016
Sono incappata in questo racconto (alla fin fine sono un centinaio di pagine...) per puro caso e, avendolo trovato in offerta, ho deciso di dargli una possibilità. Non è male, anche se non sempre mi è piaciuto il modo di comportarsi della protagonista e, soprattutto, della sua amica (a dirla tutta, quest'ultima non la sopporto...). Se troverò anche i seguiti in offerta, credo che li leggerò.
July 29, 2023
After her husband's death, Allie created a blog for grief. It's become popular enough to earn her a decent wage, but her real passion is baking. When her BFF Lucy convinces Allie to try selling her pies at the local restaurant, Allie bakes an apple pie and presents it to Henry, the owner. He's a cantankerous old coot and starts an argument. Undeterred, Allie leaves the pie with him. The following morning, she goes to the restaurant early to see if he tried it, only to find Henry dead in the kitchen. When the handsome detective in charge of the case keeps asking her questions, Allie is convinced he thinks she murdered Henry. Along with Lucy, she starts asking her own questions around town, which only lands her in the sights of the killer.
Meh. Cute and lite, but no real substance to it. I figured out the killer early on, but Allie (at Lucy's goading) took some very foolish risks on her way to trying to figure it out. At least Henry wasn't poisoned, which would have cast suspicion on Allie's pie.
I'm on the fence about the score: 2 or 3? The fact that the story featured too many 'lather, rinse, repeat' cozy mystery tropes means I'm knocking it down to two stars.
Meh. Cute and lite, but no real substance to it. I figured out the killer early on, but Allie (at Lucy's goading) took some very foolish risks on her way to trying to figure it out. At least Henry wasn't poisoned, which would have cast suspicion on Allie's pie.
I'm on the fence about the score: 2 or 3? The fact that the story featured too many 'lather, rinse, repeat' cozy mystery tropes means I'm knocking it down to two stars.
June 12, 2022
I've had the beginnings of this series for several years and just realized how long it'd gotten and was still going strong. I really liked Allie and her bestie Lucy sleuthing together. Allie's daughter came home too, but when it came to the actual sleuthing, she left that up to her mom and Lucy.
Of course since this is a long-running series, I had to sneak peeks at all the blurbs, so I have an idea of what's coming in the next books. I can't wait for Allie to get on better terms now with Detective Alec. That showdown was something else, and it's a good thing someone was looking out for Allie! Although she used what could've killed her as a weapon, it still wasn't gonna cut it unless the cavalry showed up. Since I've got the next book, I'm reading in it now (along with a few others I've started-we all do that, right?) ;)
I like the overall length of this book and what appears to be the length of the series' books in general. Quick enough for one sitting (or quick road trip) and a good mystery that kept me guessing.
Of course since this is a long-running series, I had to sneak peeks at all the blurbs, so I have an idea of what's coming in the next books. I can't wait for Allie to get on better terms now with Detective Alec. That showdown was something else, and it's a good thing someone was looking out for Allie! Although she used what could've killed her as a weapon, it still wasn't gonna cut it unless the cavalry showed up. Since I've got the next book, I'm reading in it now (along with a few others I've started-we all do that, right?) ;)
I like the overall length of this book and what appears to be the length of the series' books in general. Quick enough for one sitting (or quick road trip) and a good mystery that kept me guessing.
December 19, 2024
A very different twist for Kathleen Suzette
A new start to a different series of her books for me. This one introduces new characters and concepts. A pretty recently widowed mother of 2 college aged kids who runs a grief blog and loves to run and a fledgling pie sales business. And her best friend Lucy an the sleepy little town they live in seem to be the main focus for this new series. And then a murder takes place.. no shock there you did know you were getting this book because it's a cozy murder mystery. Lol So no real spoilers here I don't like to give away too much let's just say we'll also be keeping an eye on the hunky detective with the deep blue eyes and his things progress in the series between the main characters and him lol! I see eventual sparks flying possibly... we'll have to read more into the series to find out! Hope you all enjoy the readings I did.
A new start to a different series of her books for me. This one introduces new characters and concepts. A pretty recently widowed mother of 2 college aged kids who runs a grief blog and loves to run and a fledgling pie sales business. And her best friend Lucy an the sleepy little town they live in seem to be the main focus for this new series. And then a murder takes place.. no shock there you did know you were getting this book because it's a cozy murder mystery. Lol So no real spoilers here I don't like to give away too much let's just say we'll also be keeping an eye on the hunky detective with the deep blue eyes and his things progress in the series between the main characters and him lol! I see eventual sparks flying possibly... we'll have to read more into the series to find out! Hope you all enjoy the readings I did.
June 21, 2022
I recently read this book because (1) my internet was out and I had this on Kindle Unlimited, (2) it was short, and (3) I want to be a cozy mystery biotch. Here's what I learned. This book was very short and I read it in less than two hours. It was better than churning butter, because I really had nothing else to do (couldn't work without internet/couldn't access my workouts/you get it). The book was also well-written and frankly pretty funny in parts. This book was very cute, but I actually hated the protagonist. She is the exact type of human I hate in real life. You know those people who just never.shut.the.hell.up. even when it's clear no one is interested. That was ya girl. Finally, I am still not a cozy mystery biotch, but I am still very interested and will continue to peruse this genre looking for a protagonist I don't want to confront.
April 2, 2023
All Allie wanted to do was make a business deal with Henry Hoffer and sell her pies through his restaurant. When she discovers him dead the next morning, she believes she's the top suspect in his murder. Allie and her best friend Lucy decide to investigate on their own to prove Allie's innocence, because what does a handsome out of town detective know? Yet will Allie's snooping around draw the killer to her?
This is a cute and short cozy mystery read filled with yummy pies. It has the lovely small town where everyone knows everyone, so the list of suspects is short. Allie and Lucy were quick to jump in to do their own investigation, and thus their silly and illegal shenanigans start. I would have liked to feel more of Allie's emotions when it came to being a suspect and not just see her bumbling around. I did laugh and there were some good red herrings with a nice twist at the end.
This is a cute and short cozy mystery read filled with yummy pies. It has the lovely small town where everyone knows everyone, so the list of suspects is short. Allie and Lucy were quick to jump in to do their own investigation, and thus their silly and illegal shenanigans start. I would have liked to feel more of Allie's emotions when it came to being a suspect and not just see her bumbling around. I did laugh and there were some good red herrings with a nice twist at the end.
November 9, 2024
i’ve read a couple of these cozy murder mysteries before out of order so I decided to start from the beginning on one of the series. this one in particular follows Allie who seems to always stumble upon trouble/a murder. This one I think has 35 different little murder mysteries and this one really is no different in rating. I think this just might be the general rating for these types of books for me. They’re not bad at all. They’re just cute little murder mysteries. Nothing super deep to say about thrm other than they are funny and easy to read good to pass time or even as a filler if other things you’ve been reading are too heavy. I personally read them on my downtime at work since they’re so short maybe 150 pages each one. I feel like for a person who likes to read these sorts books. I definitely recommend them.
April 21, 2019
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
August 31, 2021
Fantastic! Allie’s friend Lucy encourages her to sell her fantastic pies in Henry Hoffer restaurant. So, she leaves a pie for him to taste and decides to go back the next day to ask if he liked it and would be interesting in selling her pies. Unfortunately, Allie stumbles upon his dead body the next morning and she becomes a suspect. Join Allie, Lucy and Alec as they figure out this murder.
The characters are highly developed, descriptions of the town are fantastic, and a strong sense of community can be felt reading this story. The story contains fun and quirky characters and also filled with mystery. Look forward to reading the next book in the series.
The characters are highly developed, descriptions of the town are fantastic, and a strong sense of community can be felt reading this story. The story contains fun and quirky characters and also filled with mystery. Look forward to reading the next book in the series.
September 13, 2025
What better way to kick off the fall season than with a quick little cozy mystery featuring a main character who bakes delicious apple pies?! I enjoyed getting acquainted with Allie, who, in addition to enjoying pie baking, also writes a blog about grief. The blog helps her process her own husband’s death as well as serves as a way to help others who are also grieving. For a 130 page book, the mystery was well developed and the character development sets up perfectly to have me looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book of the series. All of this, coupled with the fact that the story language is clean and the cover is beautiful, mean I’ll definitely be continuing this series.
February 5, 2019
Wow, great book!!!!
10 stars!!!!
Wow, now I have to add Kate Bell to my favorite author list.
Allie and Lucy are a great pair. Boy, when Allie gets on something she is like a dog with a bone, she doesn't let it go.
Her detective skills have a little more work, but she does just fine until Lucy is with her, with her attitude and spunk when things aren't right.
Then a new guy in town Detective Alex Blanchard is there to investigate a crime. And Allie is the front runner suspect.
It is a very good book. You really should give it a read, you will then want to read the series.
10 stars!!!!
Wow, now I have to add Kate Bell to my favorite author list.
Allie and Lucy are a great pair. Boy, when Allie gets on something she is like a dog with a bone, she doesn't let it go.
Her detective skills have a little more work, but she does just fine until Lucy is with her, with her attitude and spunk when things aren't right.
Then a new guy in town Detective Alex Blanchard is there to investigate a crime. And Allie is the front runner suspect.
It is a very good book. You really should give it a read, you will then want to read the series.
May 11, 2022
Apple Pie Cravings
I enjoyed the first book in this series. The main character, her best friend Lucy, and the handsome detective are all characters who are easy to like. The touch of a grieving widow trying to help others is an unusual element. I appreciated the relationship Allie has with her children. Funniest part was her son's reason for hoping that she wouldn't go to prison. I figured out fairly quickly whodunit, but I will NOT give any more clues. I Don't want to spoil your fun. 😊
I enjoyed the first book in this series. The main character, her best friend Lucy, and the handsome detective are all characters who are easy to like. The touch of a grieving widow trying to help others is an unusual element. I appreciated the relationship Allie has with her children. Funniest part was her son's reason for hoping that she wouldn't go to prison. I figured out fairly quickly whodunit, but I will NOT give any more clues. I Don't want to spoil your fun. 😊
December 6, 2024
The FMC in this story is infuriating when she starts to act entitled or presumptuous and still, I can't stop reading because it's a good short cozy mystery. A perfect book to read when you need something fast without a lot of twists. Murder mystery, friendships, grief, love interests and baking! If you like all that, I think you'll like this too. I like how it's holiday themed and small town vibes, so, I'll continue to read the rest of the series.
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May 20, 2020This series is entertaining. I am now reading book 3 in this series and enjoying it. I love how Allie and Alec interact with each other. Alec is a very patient man who handles different situations in a calm manner. Allie is a very caring person. I love the recipes at the end of the books. I have made the Killer Bread Pudding from book 1. It is delicious.
September 23, 2023
This was a pleasant surprise. There are a number of cozies that involve apple pie and my expectations were rather low. What I found was a fast paced, but not rushed, mystery sprinkled with one liners that made me laugh. I enjoy humor in my mysteries and this fit the bill.
Clean with no foul language nor adult situations.
Clean with no foul language nor adult situations.
July 24, 2024
As I start the planning on my third cozy mystery book, Pie or Die, I’m reading all the cozies about pie I can get my hands on. I tackled this one first, and boy am I glad I did! Love the author voice in this cozy mystery that had me glued to the pages. It’s fun, quick, and kept me guessing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 23, 2024
Apple Pia a La Murder
Short cozy but I just couldn’t warm up to the main character and her friend. She was a little paranoid and all about pie. There wasn’t enough subtleness to the story. If someone questioned me as abruptly as they did I wouldn’t answer them. Also giving your business card to the widow at the funeral. Cute but that’s all
Short cozy but I just couldn’t warm up to the main character and her friend. She was a little paranoid and all about pie. There wasn’t enough subtleness to the story. If someone questioned me as abruptly as they did I wouldn’t answer them. Also giving your business card to the widow at the funeral. Cute but that’s all
October 24, 2024
This was a fast paced, small town, cozy, read. Mysterious, and had me giggling at times. I thought I knew who did it but was surprised with the twist ending showing me I was completely wrong!
I did feel like the ending was a little rushed after a lot of lead up and investigation. It all just came to a head really quickly.
Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick read.
I did feel like the ending was a little rushed after a lot of lead up and investigation. It all just came to a head really quickly.
Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick read.
November 20, 2024
As I say with the start of cozy series as of late, this is a solid one
This was a solid one. It was direct with its cozy themes. It set up the town and characters nicely. The mystery was an interesting one. It just had all the cozy mystery flair that one can expect. I liked it very much.
This was a solid one. It was direct with its cozy themes. It set up the town and characters nicely. The mystery was an interesting one. It just had all the cozy mystery flair that one can expect. I liked it very much.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2017
This is truly a book to read for enjoyment. The main character is very likable and I can't wait to read her next adventure!
Very much like a Hallmark television show, I want more. The author is well versed, book is edited well and easy to read.
Very much like a Hallmark television show, I want more. The author is well versed, book is edited well and easy to read.
July 15, 2018
Pie and murder
An okay cozy. However the snooping could have been tighter and the banter between the two main characters could have been played up more. Can a pie solve the murder? Have read several like this but there is nothing there to make it stand out.
An okay cozy. However the snooping could have been tighter and the banter between the two main characters could have been played up more. Can a pie solve the murder? Have read several like this but there is nothing there to make it stand out.
March 26, 2021
An Apple Pie a day won't keep the killer away
This is a fairly standard cooking cozy. It's an easy read with the usual mix of characters: the lead, the sidekick, and of course the actual police officer.
This is a fairly standard cooking cozy. It's an easy read with the usual mix of characters: the lead, the sidekick, and of course the actual police officer.
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