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Tearoom Mysteries #10
Mystery and Macarons
When a Tea for Two patron’s wallet goes missing, the owners, Jan and Elaine, are determined to figure out what happened to it. The incident is not an isolated one: tourists all over Lancaster are reporting stolen wallets, purses, and credit cards. Who is behind the thefts? Can the intrepid cousins stop the culprit before the town’s reputation as an idyllic summer getaway is ruined and the tearoom’s business suffers?
Meanwhile, Rose seems distracted as she works to perfect her macaron recipe, and the cousins soon learn it’s because she has met someone special. Her new beau has a young daughter, and she wonders if she has what it takes to commit to the relationship. Can Jan and Elaine find the right words to help this young woman who has become so dear to them? They also uncover new secrets about the painting they bought at the flea market. Could it have ties to someone else they know and love?
Meanwhile, Rose seems distracted as she works to perfect her macaron recipe, and the cousins soon learn it’s because she has met someone special. Her new beau has a young daughter, and she wonders if she has what it takes to commit to the relationship. Can Jan and Elaine find the right words to help this young woman who has become so dear to them? They also uncover new secrets about the painting they bought at the flea market. Could it have ties to someone else they know and love?
- GenresCozy Mystery
310 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2017
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Elizabeth Adams
18 books13 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Elizabeth Adams lives in New York City with her husband. When she’s not writing, she spends her time playing with their rambunctious daughter, cleaning up after two devious cats, and trying to find time to read mysteries.
Elizabeth Adams lives in New York City with her husband. When she’s not writing, she spends her time playing with their rambunctious daughter, cleaning up after two devious cats, and trying to find time to read mysteries.
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July 24, 2022
About this book:
“When a Tea for Two patron’s wallet goes missing, the owners, Jan and Elaine, are determined to figure out what happened to it. The incident is not an isolated one: tourists all over Lancaster are reporting stolen wallets, purses, and credit cards. Who is behind the thefts? Can the intrepid cousins stop the culprit before the town’s reputation as an idyllic summer getaway is ruined and the tearoom’s business suffers?
Meanwhile, Rose seems distracted as she works to perfect her macaron recipe, and the cousins soon learn it’s because she has met someone special. Her new beau has a young daughter, and she wonders if she has what it takes to commit to the relationship. Can Jan and Elaine find the right words to help this young woman who has become so dear to them? They also uncover new secrets about the painting they bought at the flea market. Could it have ties to someone else they know and love?”
Series: Book #10 in the “Tearoom Mysteries” series. Review of Book #1, Here!, #2 Here!, #3 Here, #4 Here, #5 Here, #6 Here, #7 Here, #8 Here, and #9 Here!
Spiritual Content- Talks about God, praying, & trusting God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God & trusting Him; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of a church, church going, services, hymns/worship, & a pastor; A couple mentions of a nativity scene; A mention of a baby’s christening; A mention of devotionals; A mention of a Christian radio station; A mention of a Christian camp;
*Note: A mention of a child who practically worshipped his father.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’; A mention of a curse (said, not written); A bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; A break-in; All about many mentions of crimes, robberies/break-ins, thieves, stealing, & stolen items; Mentions of divorces/parents separating (after adopting a child), their fighting (their adult daughter is concerned about that happening to her one day and Elaine tells her that “some relationships turn out wonderfully. Others fall apart.”), & also a man ranting about his ex-wife on social media; A few mentions of World War II; A few mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A couple mentions of a fire; A mention of a girl’s deadbeat dad; A mention of drugs; A mention of poker;
*Note: Mentions of car brands; Mentions of a brand names & items (Revlon, Maybelline, Colgate, Bic razors, and iPads); Mentions of social media & websites (Facebook, Instagram, & Google); A few mentions of Disney world; A couple mentions of yoga; A mention of Boy Scouts; A mention of Starbucks; A mention of a Bing Crosby song; A mention of a sports team.
Sexual Content- Touches, Warmth, & Blushes; Mentions of dates, dating, & girlfriends/boyfriends; A few mentions of kisses; A couple mentions of a cute guy; A mention of women making goo-goo eyes at a handsome man; A bit of love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of feminine products.
-Jan Blake
-Elaine Cook, age 57
P.O.V. switches between them
310 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
Just when I was fixing to stop reading this series, that last chapter pulled me back in. I’m not sure if I will actually continue the series, but I did really like the faith content towards the end. I think that this series might just not be my cup of tea, though.
I wished at the conversation of Elaine with an employee asking about relationships and wanting advice, she would have talked about God, keeping your eyes on Him, and following His will of your life, but no. There was no faith content in that discussion, which I thought was disappointing for that part. It’s mentioned later after a tween mentions about praying about it all. It comes up again towards the end, which I appreciated seeing.
Throughout this tenth book in the series, it’s talked about even more about how Jan and Elaine are just as good as the police (Elaine even says that they’ve managed to solve several mysteries before the State Trooper could) and get mistaken for being officers when hunting for clues and questioning witnesses. It’s played off in a silly manner, but it’s truly what annoys me about these books.
The concept is fun, but I can’t say the execution is my favorite, personally.
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.
“When a Tea for Two patron’s wallet goes missing, the owners, Jan and Elaine, are determined to figure out what happened to it. The incident is not an isolated one: tourists all over Lancaster are reporting stolen wallets, purses, and credit cards. Who is behind the thefts? Can the intrepid cousins stop the culprit before the town’s reputation as an idyllic summer getaway is ruined and the tearoom’s business suffers?
Meanwhile, Rose seems distracted as she works to perfect her macaron recipe, and the cousins soon learn it’s because she has met someone special. Her new beau has a young daughter, and she wonders if she has what it takes to commit to the relationship. Can Jan and Elaine find the right words to help this young woman who has become so dear to them? They also uncover new secrets about the painting they bought at the flea market. Could it have ties to someone else they know and love?”
Series: Book #10 in the “Tearoom Mysteries” series. Review of Book #1, Here!, #2 Here!, #3 Here, #4 Here, #5 Here, #6 Here, #7 Here, #8 Here, and #9 Here!
Spiritual Content- Talks about God, praying, & trusting God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God & trusting Him; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of a church, church going, services, hymns/worship, & a pastor; A couple mentions of a nativity scene; A mention of a baby’s christening; A mention of devotionals; A mention of a Christian radio station; A mention of a Christian camp;
*Note: A mention of a child who practically worshipped his father.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’; A mention of a curse (said, not written); A bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; A break-in; All about many mentions of crimes, robberies/break-ins, thieves, stealing, & stolen items; Mentions of divorces/parents separating (after adopting a child), their fighting (their adult daughter is concerned about that happening to her one day and Elaine tells her that “some relationships turn out wonderfully. Others fall apart.”), & also a man ranting about his ex-wife on social media; A few mentions of World War II; A few mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A couple mentions of a fire; A mention of a girl’s deadbeat dad; A mention of drugs; A mention of poker;
*Note: Mentions of car brands; Mentions of a brand names & items (Revlon, Maybelline, Colgate, Bic razors, and iPads); Mentions of social media & websites (Facebook, Instagram, & Google); A few mentions of Disney world; A couple mentions of yoga; A mention of Boy Scouts; A mention of Starbucks; A mention of a Bing Crosby song; A mention of a sports team.
Sexual Content- Touches, Warmth, & Blushes; Mentions of dates, dating, & girlfriends/boyfriends; A few mentions of kisses; A couple mentions of a cute guy; A mention of women making goo-goo eyes at a handsome man; A bit of love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of feminine products.
-Jan Blake
-Elaine Cook, age 57
P.O.V. switches between them
310 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
Just when I was fixing to stop reading this series, that last chapter pulled me back in. I’m not sure if I will actually continue the series, but I did really like the faith content towards the end. I think that this series might just not be my cup of tea, though.
I wished at the conversation of Elaine with an employee asking about relationships and wanting advice, she would have talked about God, keeping your eyes on Him, and following His will of your life, but no. There was no faith content in that discussion, which I thought was disappointing for that part. It’s mentioned later after a tween mentions about praying about it all. It comes up again towards the end, which I appreciated seeing.
Throughout this tenth book in the series, it’s talked about even more about how Jan and Elaine are just as good as the police (Elaine even says that they’ve managed to solve several mysteries before the State Trooper could) and get mistaken for being officers when hunting for clues and questioning witnesses. It’s played off in a silly manner, but it’s truly what annoys me about these books.
The concept is fun, but I can’t say the execution is my favorite, personally.
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.
October 3, 2018
A woman at the teashop has her wallet taken and Jan and Elaine are determined to find out who did it and the other wallet that have been taken in town.They are afraid that tourists will stop coming to town. Jan is expecting her boyfriend to propose to her and Rose has a new boyfriend who has a young daughter so she isn’t sure about the relationship. The mystery of Archie’s painting continues.
November 22, 2023
I liked this book for multiple reasons. First of all, no fingerprint kit! That darn fingerprint kit just irritates me in stories. The girls are back doing what they do best, reasoning out the crime. This methodical way of thinking helps them solve the current mystery. It is summer so the tourists are in town and they add an extra dimension to the story. Jan and Bob's story line continues and has an apparent ending. A good read!
March 14, 2024
This book starts my feeling that Jan & Elaine are overstepping their bounds try to salve the mystery of the stolen wallet. They do find some clues that the police miss, because as women they ask different questions of the women who get their wallets stolen. The thefts do affect the tea rooms bottom line but it also makes it easier to leave Rose & Archie to handle business at the Tea Room while they runaround trying to find the thief. I bought most of the series so i will keep reading.
November 25, 2017
Another enjoyable book in this series centered around a tearoom. The book was easy and fun to read. I was as stymied as the cousins and the police over who was behind the crimes! Underneath the theme of the investigation were the romances and another mystery that will be resolved in a future book. All in all, an entertaining book!
May 7, 2024
Almost no macarons, almost no cat involvement, and the recipe in the back of the book has nothing to do with macarons, nor is it a food that featured memorably in the novel. Non-murdery cosy mystery, fast read, a bit abruptly Christian-lit in the sections with Jan and Bob. Not a great fit for me but not terrible.
November 9, 2019
Light cozy mystery put out by Guideposts, so a clean read.
March 12, 2020
still enjoying these little mysteries though very sad ending
August 8, 2020
I love this series, but couldn't even finish this one. Hoping it's just a mid-series slump!
August 12, 2020
Love reading all about the cousins adventures and in all situations drawing direction and comfort from God.
April 5, 2021
Nice story, although I felt the story had been lagging it's usual "omph"
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