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A Haunted Vintage Mystery #6
A Passion for Haunted Fashion
When Cookie Chanel moonlights as a costume designer for a local theater, murder takes center stage . . .
Folks say the Sugar Creek Theater is haunted. But that doesn’t scare off Cookie Chanel, owner of Georgia’s chicest vintage clothing store, It’s Vintage Y’All—especially since Cookie talks to the ghost of her grandmother every day through her cat Wind Song. Still, after she agrees to be in charge of costumes for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, she’s surprised to find the specter of a young woman in the theater, keeping watch over a trunk of 1950s dresses. And when Cookie's best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. This is not a dress rehearsal. A desperate killer is waiting in the wings. If Cookie doesn't tread the boards lightly, it'll be curtains for her as well . . .
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Folks say the Sugar Creek Theater is haunted. But that doesn’t scare off Cookie Chanel, owner of Georgia’s chicest vintage clothing store, It’s Vintage Y’All—especially since Cookie talks to the ghost of her grandmother every day through her cat Wind Song. Still, after she agrees to be in charge of costumes for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, she’s surprised to find the specter of a young woman in the theater, keeping watch over a trunk of 1950s dresses. And when Cookie's best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. This is not a dress rehearsal. A desperate killer is waiting in the wings. If Cookie doesn't tread the boards lightly, it'll be curtains for her as well . . .
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April 18, 2018
A Passion for Haunted Fashion (A Haunted Vintage Mystery #6) by Rose Pressey is a book I requested and the review is voluntary. I love a good ghost story and this was a funny and fun ghost, murder mystery. Lots of suspects, clues, craziness, and suspense to go with the silliness. Made me giggle lots of times! I have heard that this author was funny but now I know just how good she is! I have several of her books I haven't started but I sure will now! This was great! Great characters, touch of romance, good mystery, and wonderful plot.
December 26, 2018
Cookie Chanel owns a vintage clothing store and talks to her grandmother through her cat. She also has a resident ghost that follows her around.She Agrees to be in charge of costumes at the village theater. Cookie’s best friend, Heather, is found standing over a stabbed actress she has to find out who really did it. She picks up another ghost along the way and has to figure out what happened to cause that woman to be a ghost.
January 12, 2019
Cookie Chanel loves vintage, she drives a 1948 Buick, decorates her home with a mixed years design and owns It's Vintage Y'all, a vintage clothing shop in Sugar Creek, Georgia. All would be well except for one thing, she can see and talk to ghosts. Sometimes when she buys a piece of vintage clothing, the ghost of the person who owned the item appear to her and stick around until they can figure out why they have not crossed over. This often requires her investigation an unsolved murder or suspicious death. In fact, her friend Charlotte Meadows is dead. Cookie is the only one who can see and hear her. She helped Charlotte discover who murdered her. Now the ghost hangs around to give fashion advice and help Cookie solve murders. If you are looking for a cozy series that is serious and believable, this one is not for you. If you are looking for a fun, paranormal, sassy cozy mystery, then you will enjoy this one.
Cookie's best friend Heather is suspected of killing the lead actor in the local play. Cookie is working for the theatre company in costuming so has easy access to the theatre. This gives her the perfect reason to be in and out. Of course, she has also picked up a ghost in the basement of the theatre, a young woman who has no memory of what happened to her, but wants to find out. Cookie, Charlotte and Peggy work together with Dylan and Ken (two men who fancy Cookie) to solve the crime and get Heather off the hook.
I do enjoy this series. Charlotte is sassy, classy and strong-willed. She gets Cookie involved in things and snooping in areas that she never would head without that push. Cookie, unfortunately, is the typical sleuth who jumps in without thinking and often puts herself in danger. This book it was really obvious and I did get frustrated with her a few times. Heather is usually a bubbly, somewhat air-headed female who pretends she is psychic, but can read a mean tarot card. Dylan the local detective is in a budding relationship with Cookie and although he often warns her about interfering in his cases, his heart is not in it and often gives Cookie information. Last but not least is Ken. He is the local lawyer who would love to have a relationship with Cookie, but is beginning to realize that they will just be friends. Each book has a new ghost, this one has Peggy. A teenager from the 1950s who snaps her gum, and eggs Charlotte on. A fun group of characters who I enjoy spending time with. The mystery moved quickly and was able to be solved by asking a lot of questions, following people around and noting their actions and generally making a nuisance of themselves. The murderer finally has enough, tries to kill Cookie and then reveals herself. It was fun and I will read more as they are a quick read and help to cleanse my mind after reading a thriller or dark mystery.
Cookie's best friend Heather is suspected of killing the lead actor in the local play. Cookie is working for the theatre company in costuming so has easy access to the theatre. This gives her the perfect reason to be in and out. Of course, she has also picked up a ghost in the basement of the theatre, a young woman who has no memory of what happened to her, but wants to find out. Cookie, Charlotte and Peggy work together with Dylan and Ken (two men who fancy Cookie) to solve the crime and get Heather off the hook.
I do enjoy this series. Charlotte is sassy, classy and strong-willed. She gets Cookie involved in things and snooping in areas that she never would head without that push. Cookie, unfortunately, is the typical sleuth who jumps in without thinking and often puts herself in danger. This book it was really obvious and I did get frustrated with her a few times. Heather is usually a bubbly, somewhat air-headed female who pretends she is psychic, but can read a mean tarot card. Dylan the local detective is in a budding relationship with Cookie and although he often warns her about interfering in his cases, his heart is not in it and often gives Cookie information. Last but not least is Ken. He is the local lawyer who would love to have a relationship with Cookie, but is beginning to realize that they will just be friends. Each book has a new ghost, this one has Peggy. A teenager from the 1950s who snaps her gum, and eggs Charlotte on. A fun group of characters who I enjoy spending time with. The mystery moved quickly and was able to be solved by asking a lot of questions, following people around and noting their actions and generally making a nuisance of themselves. The murderer finally has enough, tries to kill Cookie and then reveals herself. It was fun and I will read more as they are a quick read and help to cleanse my mind after reading a thriller or dark mystery.
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December 13, 2018I love this series.
April 15, 2018
I felt this book was ok. There are sections that aren’t consistent, for example when Dylan says they couldn’t determine Peggy’s cause of death when they found her body, then later states that they have to find Peggy’s body. Cookie seems to be very timid and wish-washy in this book. There are two murders to investigate, Morris who is stabbed in the theater and Peggy, a ghost from the 1920’s who is haunting the theater. Most of the “investigation” focuses on the murder of Morris, with very little investigation into Peggy’s death. The emotions and connections between the characters feel detached and superficial as we don’t meet Morris before his death, and there is little interaction with the suspects. I’m much more interested in Peggy’s story as she feels real and alive in her ghost’s interaction with Cookie. #APassionForHauntedFashion #NetGalley
April 23, 2018
Cookie Chanel has agreed to help out with the costumes for the upcoming production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, whilst going through the costumes in the basement she comes across a trunk of clothes, vintage clothes and the next thing is a young woman (ghost) from the 1950's has joined Cookie and Cookie's resident ghost Charlotte! Just as they are finding out about her (her name is Peggy) the three of them hear a scream and when they get upstairs they see Cookie's close friend Heather with blood over her hands standing over the body of one of the other actors.
Now Cookie and Charlotte (with the help of Wind Song the cat/Cookie's grandmother) need to find out what happened to Peggy, who killed Morris and most importantly keep Heather out of jail!
NB - I was lucky enough to get an advance copy from NetGalley.
Now Cookie and Charlotte (with the help of Wind Song the cat/Cookie's grandmother) need to find out what happened to Peggy, who killed Morris and most importantly keep Heather out of jail!
NB - I was lucky enough to get an advance copy from NetGalley.
May 15, 2018
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is a fun addition to the series.
Cookie Chanel sees and speaks to ghosts, her grandmother is a cat and she has a big addiction to vintage clothes.
Helping out in the wardrobe department for the local theater, it comes as no surprise that Cookie sees a new ghost and her bff is accused of murder. Trouble and ghosts seem to follow Cookie, leaving her no choice but to help them in any way she can.
With her grandmother now in the form of her cat, Wind Song, Cookie works as hard as she can to prove Heather's innocence.
Fans of this author and this series will be pleased with the antics of their favorite characters in A Passion for Haunted Fashion.
I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.
Cookie Chanel sees and speaks to ghosts, her grandmother is a cat and she has a big addiction to vintage clothes.
Helping out in the wardrobe department for the local theater, it comes as no surprise that Cookie sees a new ghost and her bff is accused of murder. Trouble and ghosts seem to follow Cookie, leaving her no choice but to help them in any way she can.
With her grandmother now in the form of her cat, Wind Song, Cookie works as hard as she can to prove Heather's innocence.
Fans of this author and this series will be pleased with the antics of their favorite characters in A Passion for Haunted Fashion.
I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.
April 30, 2018
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is the sixth installment in Rose Pressey’s A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. There is excellent background information, which allows this book to be read as a stand-alone. This is an entertaining cozy paranormal mystery with well-developed characters and twists and turns as well as several suspects for Cookie and her ghostly friends to investigate. Some of the details are off and a few things are repeated more often than necessary, but since I read an advance reader copy, those things may be corrected prior to publication. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy a well-crafted cozy with friendly ghosts and magical cats.
Cookie Chanel loves all things vintage and is the owner of a vintage clothing shop named It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia. She only wears vintage clothing and drives her grandfather’s 1948 Buick convertible. Cookie has the ability to see and speak with ghosts and her cat, Wind Song, is psychic and uses Ouija boards and Tarot cards to communicate with her. During a séance, her grandmother entered Wind Song’s body, and now Grandma Pearl communicates through Ouija boards and Tarot cards too. Charlotte Meadows is a ghost who was attached to clothing Cookie found at an estate sale, and Charlotte has adopted her. Cookie has become comfortable with her gift, but sometimes slips and talks to the ghosts in front of others, making people think she’s more than a little crazy. Cookie is being pursued by two men, Detective Dylan Valentine, who she’s currently dating and knows about her gift, and attorney Ken Harrison, who doesn’t.
Cookie agreed to be in charge of costumes for an upcoming production at the Sugar Creek Theater, which is purported to be haunted. Cookie’s best friend, Heather Sweet, landed the lead female role in the production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Morris Palmer was playing the lead male role. While downstairs in the costume room, Cookie and Charlotte encounter Peggy Page, who has been haunting the theatre since she died in the mid-1950s, but her memories are vague and she doesn’t remember what happened to her. She asks Cookie to help her and, of course, she agrees. Shortly after meeting Peggy, they hear a scream and when they get upstairs, they see Heather standing over Morris’ body, with her hands covered in blood and a knife in his chest. Heather explained that she’d come from backstage, saw Morris on the floor, and tried to help him, but it was too late. Dylan doesn’t believe Heather is capable of murder, but must consider her as a possible suspect. Heather needs help and Cookie is determined to find the true killer. Cookie begins her amateur investigation with the help of her ghostly friends and Wind Song/ Grandma Pearl and finds herself in harm’s way.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.
Cookie Chanel loves all things vintage and is the owner of a vintage clothing shop named It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia. She only wears vintage clothing and drives her grandfather’s 1948 Buick convertible. Cookie has the ability to see and speak with ghosts and her cat, Wind Song, is psychic and uses Ouija boards and Tarot cards to communicate with her. During a séance, her grandmother entered Wind Song’s body, and now Grandma Pearl communicates through Ouija boards and Tarot cards too. Charlotte Meadows is a ghost who was attached to clothing Cookie found at an estate sale, and Charlotte has adopted her. Cookie has become comfortable with her gift, but sometimes slips and talks to the ghosts in front of others, making people think she’s more than a little crazy. Cookie is being pursued by two men, Detective Dylan Valentine, who she’s currently dating and knows about her gift, and attorney Ken Harrison, who doesn’t.
Cookie agreed to be in charge of costumes for an upcoming production at the Sugar Creek Theater, which is purported to be haunted. Cookie’s best friend, Heather Sweet, landed the lead female role in the production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Morris Palmer was playing the lead male role. While downstairs in the costume room, Cookie and Charlotte encounter Peggy Page, who has been haunting the theatre since she died in the mid-1950s, but her memories are vague and she doesn’t remember what happened to her. She asks Cookie to help her and, of course, she agrees. Shortly after meeting Peggy, they hear a scream and when they get upstairs, they see Heather standing over Morris’ body, with her hands covered in blood and a knife in his chest. Heather explained that she’d come from backstage, saw Morris on the floor, and tried to help him, but it was too late. Dylan doesn’t believe Heather is capable of murder, but must consider her as a possible suspect. Heather needs help and Cookie is determined to find the true killer. Cookie begins her amateur investigation with the help of her ghostly friends and Wind Song/ Grandma Pearl and finds herself in harm’s way.
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.
June 10, 2018
A Passion for Haunted Fashion by Rose Pressey is the sixth tale in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. Cookie Chanel the owner of Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia is doing the costumes for Sugar Creek Theater’s production of A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She is in the costume room checking out a trunk when the ghost of Peggy Page appears. Peggy does not know what happened to her and Cookie agrees to help her. Then Cookie hears a scream from the stage and takes off running. Her best friend, heather Sweet is standing over Morris Palmer with blood on her hands and he has a knife sticking out of his chest. This is definitely not part of the play. With Heather the prime suspect and Dylan being pressured to make an arrest, Cookie dons her investigators cap and plunges into the case. Cookie needs to track down the killer or Heather’s new role will be that of a prisoner!
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is a light, humorous cozy mystery. While is sixth book in the series, it can be read alone. The book is nicely written and has a steady pace throughout. However, Cookie did not seem like herself in A Passion for Haunted Fashion. Cookie is normally a fun character with a flair for vintage fashion. In this story, Cookie was scared, nervous and paranoid throughout the whole book. The murder of Morris Palmer was uncomplicated. I felt the author missed the mark by not introducing readers to the victim before he was offed. Peggy’s story was sadly neglected. It is the one that I found more appealing, and I wanted to know more about Peggy and what happened to her. I enjoyed the interactions between Charlotte, Peggy and Cookie. Charlotte’s witty and sarcastic dialogue had me laughing along her tips for the afterlife. Wind Song (or Cookie’s Grandma) had a bigger presence, and I like how she aided the investigation. I do wish that the ghosts were better utilized in the investigations and during dangerous situations. I love the descriptions of the vintage fashions and Cookie’s 1948 red convertible. I am rating A Passion for Haunted Fashion 3 out of 5 stars. A cute story, but it is not my favorite book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series.
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is a light, humorous cozy mystery. While is sixth book in the series, it can be read alone. The book is nicely written and has a steady pace throughout. However, Cookie did not seem like herself in A Passion for Haunted Fashion. Cookie is normally a fun character with a flair for vintage fashion. In this story, Cookie was scared, nervous and paranoid throughout the whole book. The murder of Morris Palmer was uncomplicated. I felt the author missed the mark by not introducing readers to the victim before he was offed. Peggy’s story was sadly neglected. It is the one that I found more appealing, and I wanted to know more about Peggy and what happened to her. I enjoyed the interactions between Charlotte, Peggy and Cookie. Charlotte’s witty and sarcastic dialogue had me laughing along her tips for the afterlife. Wind Song (or Cookie’s Grandma) had a bigger presence, and I like how she aided the investigation. I do wish that the ghosts were better utilized in the investigations and during dangerous situations. I love the descriptions of the vintage fashions and Cookie’s 1948 red convertible. I am rating A Passion for Haunted Fashion 3 out of 5 stars. A cute story, but it is not my favorite book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series.
December 19, 2019
AudioBook Review:
Stars: Overall 4 Narration 5 Story 3
So – I’ve had a mix of these titles – from reading to listening – with the last book I encountered being number five in the series. Personally, I love the mix of humor, mystery, fashion and the occasionally pushy and bossy ghosts that mix among the corporeal characters, and Pressey does a wonderful job of keeping the stories interesting, filling in readers on needed backstory information and allowing the story to stand solidly on its own – be you a regular follower of the series or a first-timer. The characters are solidly portrayed (even when mere mist) and the humor is clever while never overtaking or outshining the mystery. In this title, our heroine Cookie has branched out to become the ad-hoc costume designer for a local theatre: one that is reportedly haunted and the scene of a murder.
A trunk full of 50’s clothing brings Cookie into contact with Jenny – the ghost in the theatre who is wondering what happened to her – and wants Cookie (with her resident ghost Charlotte and her other helpers) to find out what happened. Of course, we can’t meet a ghost without having something horrible happen, and Cookies BFF Heather is the one who discovers the body (knife still in it) of an actor left on stage. Morris Palmer was a rather new introduction and we didn’t know him well, but everything points to the perpetrator being very much in the shadows and very desperate – things could be dangerous for Cookie if she keeps on investigating.
Oh this was fun – as most of these are, and Charlotte and Peggy have some wonderful snark and sass to add to the plot. The mystery was reasonably well-plotted, leaving plenty of ‘side action’ time for the characters to entertain both readers and listeners. And while we do finally get to a discovery of just what happened (and who did it) Cookie’s grandmother in the form of her cat, Wind Song has had plenty of input as well. While this holds solidly in the series, it’s not quite my favorite yet, but the increased snark from Charlotte and the descriptive passages are a delight.
Narration for this story is provided by Angie Hickman, and as with the first time I encountered her work, the voices feel appropriate to the characters, and she has a way of allowing nuance and inflection to further a point, or allow the listener to process information. She held my interest throughout, and transitions from character to character were clear and easy to follow. You won’t go wrong with either version of the books in this series – audio or actual read to yourself – and if you like a quirky and clever series with lots of fun tips and descriptions – this is the one for you.
I received an AudioBook version of the story via Tantor Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
Stars: Overall 4 Narration 5 Story 3
So – I’ve had a mix of these titles – from reading to listening – with the last book I encountered being number five in the series. Personally, I love the mix of humor, mystery, fashion and the occasionally pushy and bossy ghosts that mix among the corporeal characters, and Pressey does a wonderful job of keeping the stories interesting, filling in readers on needed backstory information and allowing the story to stand solidly on its own – be you a regular follower of the series or a first-timer. The characters are solidly portrayed (even when mere mist) and the humor is clever while never overtaking or outshining the mystery. In this title, our heroine Cookie has branched out to become the ad-hoc costume designer for a local theatre: one that is reportedly haunted and the scene of a murder.
A trunk full of 50’s clothing brings Cookie into contact with Jenny – the ghost in the theatre who is wondering what happened to her – and wants Cookie (with her resident ghost Charlotte and her other helpers) to find out what happened. Of course, we can’t meet a ghost without having something horrible happen, and Cookies BFF Heather is the one who discovers the body (knife still in it) of an actor left on stage. Morris Palmer was a rather new introduction and we didn’t know him well, but everything points to the perpetrator being very much in the shadows and very desperate – things could be dangerous for Cookie if she keeps on investigating.
Oh this was fun – as most of these are, and Charlotte and Peggy have some wonderful snark and sass to add to the plot. The mystery was reasonably well-plotted, leaving plenty of ‘side action’ time for the characters to entertain both readers and listeners. And while we do finally get to a discovery of just what happened (and who did it) Cookie’s grandmother in the form of her cat, Wind Song has had plenty of input as well. While this holds solidly in the series, it’s not quite my favorite yet, but the increased snark from Charlotte and the descriptive passages are a delight.
Narration for this story is provided by Angie Hickman, and as with the first time I encountered her work, the voices feel appropriate to the characters, and she has a way of allowing nuance and inflection to further a point, or allow the listener to process information. She held my interest throughout, and transitions from character to character were clear and easy to follow. You won’t go wrong with either version of the books in this series – audio or actual read to yourself – and if you like a quirky and clever series with lots of fun tips and descriptions – this is the one for you.
I received an AudioBook version of the story via Tantor Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
June 1, 2018
A Passion for Haunted Fashion by Rose Pressey is the 6th book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series, and another fun book. Cookie Chanel is helping out with costumes for the local theater production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, While searching for clothing she comes across Peggy Page a young ghost who died in the 1950's. With the help of ghost Charlotte, her grandmother, who appears as the cat Wind Song, and Peggy they work to solve a present day murder, as well as Peggy's death. This book/ series is a fun paranormal cozy series that does not disappoint. I recommended this book/series.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
May 11, 2018
Cookie sees ghosts! Her cat Wind Song hosts the ghost of her grandmother (and communicates via Ouija), Charlotte, and now she's met Peggy at the theater where she's overseeing costumes. When Cookie's friend Heather is found standing over a dead man (Morris), well of course she has to investigate. This is classic cozy territory with the addition of paranormal. Cookie has two love interests (hmm) and a lively career in vintage clothing. Nicely done. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I've read a couple but not all of the books in this series and I think I enjoyed it as much as I would had I read them all.
May 31, 2018
This one was a bit off for me compared to the others in the series. I was super excited to see this one on Netgalley (thank you for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review). I can't quite put my finger on it, the writing felt disjointed and the characters not as cohesive as they normally are.
Still worth the read, especially if you're a fan of the series. If this was your first foray into the Haunted Vintage Mystery Series, and you weren't a fan, please pick up one of the other ones before deciding to set it aside forever.
Still worth the read, especially if you're a fan of the series. If this was your first foray into the Haunted Vintage Mystery Series, and you weren't a fan, please pick up one of the other ones before deciding to set it aside forever.
December 7, 2019
Well, Cookie really is an honest to goodness idiot!!!
I’m struggling with where this series is going.
When your main protagonist makes extremely stupid decisions that any one with half a brain wouldn’t even consider just to progress the plot, you know that the author is chucking these books out to make the money rather than for the love of the series.
I hope I’m wrong but good grief! Cookie!!! Get a clue!!! You weren’t this daft previously.
I’ll read one more...
I’m struggling with where this series is going.
When your main protagonist makes extremely stupid decisions that any one with half a brain wouldn’t even consider just to progress the plot, you know that the author is chucking these books out to make the money rather than for the love of the series.
I hope I’m wrong but good grief! Cookie!!! Get a clue!!! You weren’t this daft previously.
I’ll read one more...
May 30, 2018
Cookie Chanel, owner of a vintage clothing store, is asked to do the costumes for a local production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Sugar Creek Theater. While in the basement she hears a scream and runs toward the stage where she sees her friend Heather (who is in the play) standing over the body of the main actor with blood on her hands. After calling the police she helps Heather clean herself up and eventually hears her boyfriend, homicide detective Dylan Valentine, outside the door.
After discussing what happened they naturally take Heather to the police station and Cookie waits until she can escort her home. Realizing that Heather is the only real suspect, she knows that Heather didn't do it and decides to conduct a little investigation of her own, along with the help of her attending ghost Charlotte and her Grandma Pearl, stuck in the body of her cat Wind Song.
Also along for the ride is another ghost: Peggy Page, a young woman who disappeared in 1956, and doesn't know what happened to her; she's been stuck in the theater since that time but doesn't know why or how she got there. Charlotte convinces Cookie to help find the truth, and since Dylan now knows that Cookie communicates with ghosts, she vows to enlist his help if needed, too. But will Cookie be able to find out what happened to Peggy before Heather is thrown in jail for a crime she didn't commit? Or will Cookie, putting her own life on the line to save her friend, wind up as a ghost keeping Charlotte permanent company?
I really enjoy these books as they are quite a fun read. I don't like paranormal books about vampires, witches, etc.; but I do love books with ghosts (as long as they're friendly) and these are written very well. Cookie is an extremely likable character, as she's not perfect. She has a terrific sense of style, but can't cook too well; cares about her friends but is rather klutzy. In other words, she's an imperfect human, much like the rest of us.
As a matter of fact, she would be a lousy PI as she's prone to panic attacks (kept at bay with the help of Charlotte) and not very good at hiding herself - her main choice is bushes if she can find them - and so far has no idea how to wear disguises like the people who are usually stalking her. Lord help her if she ever gets stuck in a desert while following a suspect! She's not very good at thinking on her feet - when confronted with situations she just says the first thing that pops into her mind - and pretty much does whatever Charlotte pushes her to do. Poor Cookie. But she's still a delightful character and one that you wouldn't mind spending time with at all.
When she does start investigating, she's very good at noticing details, which is important, and does her best to find out the truth, even when it gets her in some sticky situations. At least she has Charlotte to help her out, but I do think that Charlotte could do a little better job without being snarky; i.e., if they hear someone out on the porch, why send Cookie out when Charlotte could just go herself and see who it is? This is probably the only thing that bothers me about the series, but it's so minor I never let it spoil my enjoyment.
The author is very good at spinning a tale that keeps you interested throughout, and there is enough action to keep the story flowing at a nice pace. The characters are three-dimensional and and believable; there is plenty of humor in the story to boot. When the ending comes and the killer is revealed it is satisfying indeed. This is a wonderful series and I enjoyed every minute of the book. I look forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended.
After discussing what happened they naturally take Heather to the police station and Cookie waits until she can escort her home. Realizing that Heather is the only real suspect, she knows that Heather didn't do it and decides to conduct a little investigation of her own, along with the help of her attending ghost Charlotte and her Grandma Pearl, stuck in the body of her cat Wind Song.
Also along for the ride is another ghost: Peggy Page, a young woman who disappeared in 1956, and doesn't know what happened to her; she's been stuck in the theater since that time but doesn't know why or how she got there. Charlotte convinces Cookie to help find the truth, and since Dylan now knows that Cookie communicates with ghosts, she vows to enlist his help if needed, too. But will Cookie be able to find out what happened to Peggy before Heather is thrown in jail for a crime she didn't commit? Or will Cookie, putting her own life on the line to save her friend, wind up as a ghost keeping Charlotte permanent company?
I really enjoy these books as they are quite a fun read. I don't like paranormal books about vampires, witches, etc.; but I do love books with ghosts (as long as they're friendly) and these are written very well. Cookie is an extremely likable character, as she's not perfect. She has a terrific sense of style, but can't cook too well; cares about her friends but is rather klutzy. In other words, she's an imperfect human, much like the rest of us.
As a matter of fact, she would be a lousy PI as she's prone to panic attacks (kept at bay with the help of Charlotte) and not very good at hiding herself - her main choice is bushes if she can find them - and so far has no idea how to wear disguises like the people who are usually stalking her. Lord help her if she ever gets stuck in a desert while following a suspect! She's not very good at thinking on her feet - when confronted with situations she just says the first thing that pops into her mind - and pretty much does whatever Charlotte pushes her to do. Poor Cookie. But she's still a delightful character and one that you wouldn't mind spending time with at all.
When she does start investigating, she's very good at noticing details, which is important, and does her best to find out the truth, even when it gets her in some sticky situations. At least she has Charlotte to help her out, but I do think that Charlotte could do a little better job without being snarky; i.e., if they hear someone out on the porch, why send Cookie out when Charlotte could just go herself and see who it is? This is probably the only thing that bothers me about the series, but it's so minor I never let it spoil my enjoyment.
The author is very good at spinning a tale that keeps you interested throughout, and there is enough action to keep the story flowing at a nice pace. The characters are three-dimensional and and believable; there is plenty of humor in the story to boot. When the ending comes and the killer is revealed it is satisfying indeed. This is a wonderful series and I enjoyed every minute of the book. I look forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended.
February 24, 2020
The story is told in first person pov by the main character, Cookie Chanel. Cookie loves vintage fashion, has her own vintage clothing shop, and she can see and talk to ghosts.
Cookie takes on the challenge of being the costume designer for the local theater's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. There, she meets the ghost of Peggy, a young woman who was murdered in the 1950's. However, when a new murder takes place in the theater, and Cookie's BFF, Heather, is implicated, she turns her attention to investigating the crime. Goaded on by her dearly departed friend, Charlotte, as well as Peggy, Cookie bumbles around, asking questions and narrowly avoiding one scrape after another. Once again, I cannot for the life of me fathom why Cookie doesn't have Charlotte follow a suspect or listen in on a conversation, rather than doing it herself. Oh, but the author cleverly addressed this issue by revealing Cookie's opinion that Charlotte doesn't always pay enough attention or remember what she's overheard. I wonder if anyone heard my eyes rolling?
Of course, Cookie's boyfriend, police detective Dylan Valentine, isn't happy that she's sticking her nose into things, yet he doesn't seem reluctant to share information with her. I also found it a bit disconcerting that each time Cookie and Dylan went on a date, Charlotte and Peggy tagged along. I guess ghosts have no sense of personal boundaries. In the meantime, Heather has grown utterly despondent and basically has resigned herself to the fact that she'll be going to jail. Seriously?!
Other issues that annoyed me...(Spoilers!)
- Cookie is scared when someone rings her doorbell. Gee, it's too bad that someone couldn't just, you know, walk through the door and see if anyone was out there.
- $19.95 for a dozen red roses?! I'm going to buy flowers there from now on.
- When Dylan begins looking into Peggy's circumstances, he mentions something about her body being found. However, towards the end of the book, there is a discussion about the possibility of finding her remains. *head desk* Editing, people.
- The climax happens when someone calls Cookie and informs her that the killer is hiding out in a cabin by the lake. When Cookie wisely (for once!) asks 'why don't you call the police?', the caller responds that the killer has a gun, will be watching for the police, and shoot them. So what does Cookie do? She goes out to the cabin herself, without calling the police, for fear Dylan will get shot! OMGuh. Dylan is a cop; I think he can handle himself in this situation. Makes me wonder how Cookie has lived this long. She has the survival instincts of a lemming.
These books are so inane that I have trouble getting through them. Unfortunately, I've bought these books, and I will read them, or else! I mean, on their surface, they're cute enough, but I just can't get over how vapid Cookie is, nor how no one seems to grasp the concept that the ghost(s) can eavesdrop without getting caught or, you know, killed. Aside from that, the story was almost entirely Cookie's ham-handed investigation. She's hardly ever at her own shop, and she barely goes to the theater to work on that project. Ridiculous. The plot staggered rather than flowed, and Cookie is not a smart cookie. It made for a vexing read. Two stars.
Cookie takes on the challenge of being the costume designer for the local theater's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. There, she meets the ghost of Peggy, a young woman who was murdered in the 1950's. However, when a new murder takes place in the theater, and Cookie's BFF, Heather, is implicated, she turns her attention to investigating the crime. Goaded on by her dearly departed friend, Charlotte, as well as Peggy, Cookie bumbles around, asking questions and narrowly avoiding one scrape after another. Once again, I cannot for the life of me fathom why Cookie doesn't have Charlotte follow a suspect or listen in on a conversation, rather than doing it herself. Oh, but the author cleverly addressed this issue by revealing Cookie's opinion that Charlotte doesn't always pay enough attention or remember what she's overheard. I wonder if anyone heard my eyes rolling?
Of course, Cookie's boyfriend, police detective Dylan Valentine, isn't happy that she's sticking her nose into things, yet he doesn't seem reluctant to share information with her. I also found it a bit disconcerting that each time Cookie and Dylan went on a date, Charlotte and Peggy tagged along. I guess ghosts have no sense of personal boundaries. In the meantime, Heather has grown utterly despondent and basically has resigned herself to the fact that she'll be going to jail. Seriously?!
Other issues that annoyed me...(Spoilers!)
- Cookie is scared when someone rings her doorbell. Gee, it's too bad that someone couldn't just, you know, walk through the door and see if anyone was out there.
- $19.95 for a dozen red roses?! I'm going to buy flowers there from now on.
- When Dylan begins looking into Peggy's circumstances, he mentions something about her body being found. However, towards the end of the book, there is a discussion about the possibility of finding her remains. *head desk* Editing, people.
- The climax happens when someone calls Cookie and informs her that the killer is hiding out in a cabin by the lake. When Cookie wisely (for once!) asks 'why don't you call the police?', the caller responds that the killer has a gun, will be watching for the police, and shoot them. So what does Cookie do? She goes out to the cabin herself, without calling the police, for fear Dylan will get shot! OMGuh. Dylan is a cop; I think he can handle himself in this situation. Makes me wonder how Cookie has lived this long. She has the survival instincts of a lemming.
These books are so inane that I have trouble getting through them. Unfortunately, I've bought these books, and I will read them, or else! I mean, on their surface, they're cute enough, but I just can't get over how vapid Cookie is, nor how no one seems to grasp the concept that the ghost(s) can eavesdrop without getting caught or, you know, killed. Aside from that, the story was almost entirely Cookie's ham-handed investigation. She's hardly ever at her own shop, and she barely goes to the theater to work on that project. Ridiculous. The plot staggered rather than flowed, and Cookie is not a smart cookie. It made for a vexing read. Two stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 3, 2018
I always enjoy a return visit to this delightful series. This is a great cozy mystery series with a bit of a paranormal magic , a lot of fun and always a good sleuth and enjoyable charcters. I do recommend the entire series . This book can be read as a stand alone to new readers.
Cookie Chanel is the owner of a vintage clothing shop named It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia. She only wears vintage clothing and drives her grandfather’s 1948 Buick convertible. Cookie has the ability to see and speak with ghosts and her cat, Wind Song, is psychic and uses Tarot cards to communicate with her. During a séance, her grandmother entered Wind Song’s body, and now Grandma Pearl communicates through Ouija boards and Tarot cards too. Cookie happily includes them in her everyday life and they add fun and humor to the series.
Charlotte Meadows is a ghost who was attached to clothing Cookie found at an estate sale, and Charlotte has adopted her. Cookie has two romantic interest, Dylan Valentine, who she’s currently dating and knows about her gift, and attorney Ken Harrison, who doesn’t. She relies on Dylan to talk about her gift with another person. She is hesitant to tell Ken. . The romance is secondary and not a focus of the book. I do like the balance the author has created.
Cookie agreed to be in charge of costumes for an upcoming production at the community Theater, which is haunted. Cookie meets a new ghost, Peggy, who has been haunting the theater since she died in the mid-1950s, but doesn’t remember what happened to her. She asks Cookie to help her. When the male lead in the upcoming play is murdered in the theater, Cookie needs the ghost help to determine what really happened before her best friend Heather is charged with the murder.
I love the addition of a new ghost into the series. This series has such fun layers and the fun of reading it is uncovering each layer . Cookie is a fun protagonist who wears many hats and balances her responsibilities well with time for a romance and fun. She is very real to the reader as she suffers from panic attacks and enlist help from her ghost friends to help her. She has great vintage style and that is a fun aspect of this series to read about her every changing outfits for each era. All the supporting charcters, even the animals add depth to the story. The sleuth was well crafted and kept me guessing. I enjoyed every page and look forward to the next in series. Thank you for the ARC which did not influence my personal review. Well done to the author.
Cookie Chanel is the owner of a vintage clothing shop named It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia. She only wears vintage clothing and drives her grandfather’s 1948 Buick convertible. Cookie has the ability to see and speak with ghosts and her cat, Wind Song, is psychic and uses Tarot cards to communicate with her. During a séance, her grandmother entered Wind Song’s body, and now Grandma Pearl communicates through Ouija boards and Tarot cards too. Cookie happily includes them in her everyday life and they add fun and humor to the series.
Charlotte Meadows is a ghost who was attached to clothing Cookie found at an estate sale, and Charlotte has adopted her. Cookie has two romantic interest, Dylan Valentine, who she’s currently dating and knows about her gift, and attorney Ken Harrison, who doesn’t. She relies on Dylan to talk about her gift with another person. She is hesitant to tell Ken. . The romance is secondary and not a focus of the book. I do like the balance the author has created.
Cookie agreed to be in charge of costumes for an upcoming production at the community Theater, which is haunted. Cookie meets a new ghost, Peggy, who has been haunting the theater since she died in the mid-1950s, but doesn’t remember what happened to her. She asks Cookie to help her. When the male lead in the upcoming play is murdered in the theater, Cookie needs the ghost help to determine what really happened before her best friend Heather is charged with the murder.
I love the addition of a new ghost into the series. This series has such fun layers and the fun of reading it is uncovering each layer . Cookie is a fun protagonist who wears many hats and balances her responsibilities well with time for a romance and fun. She is very real to the reader as she suffers from panic attacks and enlist help from her ghost friends to help her. She has great vintage style and that is a fun aspect of this series to read about her every changing outfits for each era. All the supporting charcters, even the animals add depth to the story. The sleuth was well crafted and kept me guessing. I enjoyed every page and look forward to the next in series. Thank you for the ARC which did not influence my personal review. Well done to the author.
April 21, 2018
While I am by no means a fashionista, but I adore this series. This is the 6th book in the Haunted Vintage Mystery. Cookie owns It's Vintage Y'all in Sugar Creek, Georgia, a vintage clothing boutique. She wears vintage clothes, and drives around her grandfather's cherry 1948 Buick convertible (which is so cool!). She sees and speaks to ghosts. In addition, during a seance, her grandmother entered the body of her cat, so now the cat works the Ouija board to share her thoughts. This isn't the most normal girl around.
Anyway, Cookie is in charge of costumes for the Sugar Creek Theater's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Her best friend, Heather, is playing the female lead. While downstairs in the creepy costume room, Cookie encounters a new ghost. Her name is Peggy Page. Poor Peggy has been haunting the theatre since the 1950s, but doesn't remember what happened to her or why she is even in Sugar Creek. A scream rips through the theater and Cookie (along with the rest of the cast) finds Heather standing over Morris, the male lead. There is a knife in his chest and Heather has blood all over her hands. Naturally, Heather needs help and Cookie can't resist aiding her best friend.
There are lots of kooky characters (Charlotte, the annoyingly lovable ghost from the first book is still hanging around), plenty of suspects, and loads of high jinks. Another fun cozy!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Anyway, Cookie is in charge of costumes for the Sugar Creek Theater's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Her best friend, Heather, is playing the female lead. While downstairs in the creepy costume room, Cookie encounters a new ghost. Her name is Peggy Page. Poor Peggy has been haunting the theatre since the 1950s, but doesn't remember what happened to her or why she is even in Sugar Creek. A scream rips through the theater and Cookie (along with the rest of the cast) finds Heather standing over Morris, the male lead. There is a knife in his chest and Heather has blood all over her hands. Naturally, Heather needs help and Cookie can't resist aiding her best friend.
There are lots of kooky characters (Charlotte, the annoyingly lovable ghost from the first book is still hanging around), plenty of suspects, and loads of high jinks. Another fun cozy!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 19, 2018
I have mixed feelings about A Passion for Haunted Fashion. Cookie Chanel’s haphazard and somewhat neurotic approach to investigating is painful to watch and funny simultaneously. The nonstop chatter of her ghosts, Charlotte and Peggy, is more of a hindrance than a help, and is often distracting. It is easy to understand why Cookie isn’t completely “with it”. At the same time she does things so profoundly stupid that they are difficult to accept. Still, it is easy to like Cookie.
When I started A Passion for Haunted Fashion, I at first thought I was missing a chapter. The novel begins with Cookie exploring the basement of the theatre, finding a ghost (Peggy) and hearing a scream. The scream turns out to be Heather standing over a dead body, blood on her hands. There was no introduction to the victim, no hint of what led to his murder - unusual for a cozy mystery. Heather is the top suspect, but there is no connection between her and the dead man, and no motive for her to kill him. Cookie intends to clear Heather’s name.
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is entertaining. Cookie is not a skilled investigator, but she is lucky enough to find important information. Rose Pressey tries a bit too hard to be funny- with very mixed results. The novel makes for a pleasant afternoon escape, but is otherwise unexceptional.
3 / 5
I received a copy of A Passion for Haunted Fashion from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
— Crittermom
May 31, 2018
This is a great book; this is the sixth book in the Haunted Vintage Mystery series written by Rose Pressey. Folks say the Sugar Creek Theater is haunted. But that doesn’t scare off Cookie Chanel, owner of Georgia’s chicest vintage clothing store, It’s Vintage Y’All—especially since Cookie talks to the ghost of her grandmother every day through her cat Wind Song. Still, after she agrees to be in charge of costumes for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, she’s surprised to find the specter of a young woman in the theater, keeping watch over a trunk of 1950s dresses. And when Cookie's best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. This is not a dress rehearsal. A desperate killer is waiting in the wings. If Cookie doesn't tread the boards lightly, it'll be curtains for her as well. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
June 5, 2018
Princess Fuzzypants here: You know right off the bat things are going to be quirky when the main character in a cozy, the owner of a vintage clothing store, is a ghost magnet and lives with a cat who channels her dead grandmother and paws a ouija board. As long as you can sign on for the ride, these books are fun.
There is always a guest ghost who needs to find out how they were murdered and why. This time the ghost is not the victim Cookie is trying to help. It is a ghost who has been trapped in a theatre for 60 years.. The crime victim is an actor in the current production and Cookie gets involved because her best friend seems to be suspect #1. My biggest complaint with Cookie is that despite having a detective boyfriend who accepts her unusual “gifts” and is understanding of her meddling, she still does not reach out to him when she is heading down the rabbit hole of danger. I know. I know. Suspense and all that but really, an intelligent woman would not do some of the things Cookie does. Even her grandmother, the cat, shakes her head.
Still, I enjoy each outing and look forward to the next. Why? The books are fun and light and enjoyable.
I give it four purrs and two paws up.
There is always a guest ghost who needs to find out how they were murdered and why. This time the ghost is not the victim Cookie is trying to help. It is a ghost who has been trapped in a theatre for 60 years.. The crime victim is an actor in the current production and Cookie gets involved because her best friend seems to be suspect #1. My biggest complaint with Cookie is that despite having a detective boyfriend who accepts her unusual “gifts” and is understanding of her meddling, she still does not reach out to him when she is heading down the rabbit hole of danger. I know. I know. Suspense and all that but really, an intelligent woman would not do some of the things Cookie does. Even her grandmother, the cat, shakes her head.
Still, I enjoy each outing and look forward to the next. Why? The books are fun and light and enjoyable.
I give it four purrs and two paws up.
May 28, 2018
This is the 6th entry in one of my favorite series. Ghosts, a cat, humor and a good mystery always gets my attention. Add to it the fact that the cat is possessed by Cookie's grandmother's spirit, it's a great escape from reality. Vintage clothing is Cookie's world and she is always on the lookout for clothes to sell in her vintage clothing store It's Vintage Y'all or, in this case, to costume the local production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Fine, until she and her ghostly sidekick, Charlotte, encounter a ghost in the basement of the theater, one who dates to 1956 but has no memory of how she got there. Add to the past mystery and it's ghost, upstairs, on stage, a new ghost has just been created and Cookie's friend Heather is found standing over his body with blood on her hands. Oh, boy, here we go on another rollicking fun mystery.
The cast of characters is wonderful, there is some romance, the mysteries are satisfying and the dialog is a hoot. Too bad I read this so fast - now I have to wait for #7. I'm certain it will be worth the wait.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
The cast of characters is wonderful, there is some romance, the mysteries are satisfying and the dialog is a hoot. Too bad I read this so fast - now I have to wait for #7. I'm certain it will be worth the wait.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
October 21, 2020
A Passion for Haunted Fashion is the sixth book in the Haunted Vintage series.
Having fixed the problems for several ghosts Cookie is not at all shocked when a new ghost appears to her as she searching a trunk in a theater for costumes. Determined to help the young lady out with solving her murder Cookie is working on getting information from Peggy when she hears a scream. Forgoing the questioning of Peggy Cookie rushes out of the basement to see what the commotion is. To her horror her best friend Heather is standing over a deceased man covered in blood. Despite Heather's claims she did not kill him the police have little to work with and keep going back to Heather. Knowing her friend is not a killer Cookie once again has two murder mysteries to solve.
Charlotte and Cookie and feel like old friends, their personalities are so vibrant and lifelike. While I am eager to read Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal I also do not want to end the series since I have enjoyed every book.
Having fixed the problems for several ghosts Cookie is not at all shocked when a new ghost appears to her as she searching a trunk in a theater for costumes. Determined to help the young lady out with solving her murder Cookie is working on getting information from Peggy when she hears a scream. Forgoing the questioning of Peggy Cookie rushes out of the basement to see what the commotion is. To her horror her best friend Heather is standing over a deceased man covered in blood. Despite Heather's claims she did not kill him the police have little to work with and keep going back to Heather. Knowing her friend is not a killer Cookie once again has two murder mysteries to solve.
Charlotte and Cookie and feel like old friends, their personalities are so vibrant and lifelike. While I am eager to read Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal I also do not want to end the series since I have enjoyed every book.
May 31, 2018
I thought this book sounded cute, but for some reason, it really didn't strike my fancy. It's a cute cozy and I loved the premise of the book. Cookie sees and talks to ghosts. The ghosts are fun and I liked the characters, but the book didn't keep my attention. It seems like there were some contradictions, but my memory could be bad. At one point, I thought Dylan knew about ALL the ghosts including Grandma Pearl, but at a different point in the book, Cookie has to be careful what she says and does because Dylan doesn't know about Grandma Pearl. Also, what is the use of a ghost, if they can't poke there head through walls and doors to see if there is any danger. These ghosts rarely did that, so Cookie was always taking chances. Also she seemed to be illogical, don't call Dylan, the cop because he might be hurt? She didn't care that she could be hurt. Just not my cup of tea.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my review.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my review.
January 16, 2019
When I first starting reading this book I couldn't get into it due to the weird storyline of a ghost being the main character's sidekick. However I picked up the book a few days later and continued reading and it was quite a good book. I liked Charlotte the ghost who is forthright. Cookie the main character is sweet too.
Cookie owns a vintage clothing shop and also works with costunes in the local theater. A man is found killed and Heather Cookie's best friend is found standing over his body and is immediately the main suspect. However Cookie can't believe Heather could be a murderer so sets out to find out who the real killer is. In the meantime another ghost Peggy pops up from the theater who isn't sure how or why she is there, so Cookie also tries to solve the mystery of Peggy's life and death.
A good cozy mystery, unique characters as well as a cute cat who has the spirit of Cookie's Nana. Would be interested to read others in this book series
Cookie owns a vintage clothing shop and also works with costunes in the local theater. A man is found killed and Heather Cookie's best friend is found standing over his body and is immediately the main suspect. However Cookie can't believe Heather could be a murderer so sets out to find out who the real killer is. In the meantime another ghost Peggy pops up from the theater who isn't sure how or why she is there, so Cookie also tries to solve the mystery of Peggy's life and death.
A good cozy mystery, unique characters as well as a cute cat who has the spirit of Cookie's Nana. Would be interested to read others in this book series
August 3, 2018
I enjoy this series. This is book 6 in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series and as the title indicates there are ghosts. Cookie and her sidekick, ghost Charlotte. When they are in the basement of the local theater looking for costumes they discover another ghost dressed in vintage dress, Peggy. They agree to help Peggy find out who murdered her when there is a murder upstairs on stage. With friend Heather as the prime candidate as murderer the girls investigate and hope to reveal the killer before Cookie joins the ghosts permanently. Can be read as a standalone and I love all the fashion hints from both Cookie and Charlotte. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
November 8, 2022
Cookie owns a boutique where she specializes in vintage clothes & loves working at the local theatre since she oversees the costumes. The upcoming show is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof & the clothes will fit in great with the production. Cookie, for some reason has attracted several ghosts in the basement who go everywhere with her. at the sound of a scream, she rushes upstairs & sees a body. Things go off the rails quickly & Cookie starts to investigate & finds a piece of gum by the body. Clues are few & far between, but Cookie won’t give up & gets a few possible leads; one of them really surprises her. A strange call leads her into danger, but with the help of Heather & the ghosts the murderer is caught.
September 17, 2018
Around the Year in 52 Books 2018 Reading Challenge. A ghost story.
Some believe the Sugar Creek theater is haunted. Cookie Chanel, local owner of a vintage clothing story, volunteers to do the costuming for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She discovers there IS the ghost of a young woman in the theater. Then Cookie's best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. Who killed the actor? Why is the ghost of this young lady inhabiting the theater? The cat is a bit beyond even my belief. Why couldn't grandma be a regular ghost?
Some believe the Sugar Creek theater is haunted. Cookie Chanel, local owner of a vintage clothing story, volunteers to do the costuming for a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She discovers there IS the ghost of a young woman in the theater. Then Cookie's best friend Heather is found standing over a stabbed actor, she has two mysteries to solve. Who killed the actor? Why is the ghost of this young lady inhabiting the theater? The cat is a bit beyond even my belief. Why couldn't grandma be a regular ghost?
May 30, 2018
Another fantastic Haunted Vintage mystery!!
This was so riveting I couldn't put it down. The
mystery in this addition was extremely entertaining.
I was so glad the ghosts were more involved and
Wind Song/Grandma Pearl was involved in the
story line more, also. Absolutely love the humor
and interaction between the main character, Cookie,
and the ghosts. Can't wait for the next mystery!!!!
This was so riveting I couldn't put it down. The
mystery in this addition was extremely entertaining.
I was so glad the ghosts were more involved and
Wind Song/Grandma Pearl was involved in the
story line more, also. Absolutely love the humor
and interaction between the main character, Cookie,
and the ghosts. Can't wait for the next mystery!!!!
June 4, 2018
Vintage fashion and ghosts keep Cookie Chanel busy. While her shop, It's Vintage Y'all, and costuming local theatre productions keep her busy, a murder at the theatre and a new ghost looking for answers about her death rose to the top of her to-do list. Breezy tone and engaging characters make this a fun cozy to read. Recommended.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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