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Oceanside Cozy #42
Oreo Crunch & Murder
Who could possibly want to frame the dog groomer for murder?
Heather was already feeling swamped running Donut Delights and dealing with a love triangle developing in the shop.
However, when her good friend becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Heather runs to his rescue.
She knows that Jamie went to the house of the murdered woman to groom her poodle and not to kill her.
However, when robbery doesn't seem to be the motive, Heather must try and solve the real reason for the crime.
Did someone have it out for the victim?
Or was Jamie the real target?
Does someone want him behind bars for a crime he didn't commit?
Armed with her Oreo Crunch Donuts, Heather is determined to find out.
Join Heather as she seeks the truth to save her friend!
Book 40 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
*No cliffhanger!
*No swearing!
*No gore!
*No graphic scenes!
Heather was already feeling swamped running Donut Delights and dealing with a love triangle developing in the shop.
However, when her good friend becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Heather runs to his rescue.
She knows that Jamie went to the house of the murdered woman to groom her poodle and not to kill her.
However, when robbery doesn't seem to be the motive, Heather must try and solve the real reason for the crime.
Did someone have it out for the victim?
Or was Jamie the real target?
Does someone want him behind bars for a crime he didn't commit?
Armed with her Oreo Crunch Donuts, Heather is determined to find out.
Join Heather as she seeks the truth to save her friend!
Book 40 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
*No cliffhanger!
*No swearing!
*No gore!
*No graphic scenes!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2018
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August 4, 2018
Oh no ! there's another murder , with a close friend again. More unique characters and intriguing ones at that. I really love the storyline because it kept me guessing and I felt so sorry for one of the main characters. I was given a ARC before publishing . This is my honest opinion of this book.
August 3, 2018
Murder, robbery, a missing dog and Detective Shepherd,
his wife Heather who owns Donuts Delights and is a PI
plus Amy Givens, Heather’s best friend and a PI are all
taken off the case with clear instructions not to get
involved in the investigation. Why you ask?
It seems Amy’s boyfriend, Jamie went to a very wealthy
clients house to groom her dog. Arriving he finds the
front door open and no one answers. So he walks into
the house, finding his client lying in a pool of blood. He
checks for a pulse and finds none. Then...Bonk...he is
hit in the head and dragged into the hallway then left.
When Heather, Amy, Detective Shepherd and Detective
Peters arrive, Jamie is there with bloody hand plus the
woman’s jewelry box is empty and money was taken.
The jewelry and money are later discovered in the back
of Jamie’s van. Was Jamie set up? Who would do this?
Why?
Since Heather & Amy are not allowed to investigate the
murder, they set out to figure out who is setting up
Jamie.
They interview a variety of colorful, quirky and well
drawn up suspects. They fortify themselves with the
donut of the week.....the Oreo Crunch donut.
A well plotted, interesting and intriguing read.
This is book # 42 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series.
An enjoyable, fast moving read!!!
his wife Heather who owns Donuts Delights and is a PI
plus Amy Givens, Heather’s best friend and a PI are all
taken off the case with clear instructions not to get
involved in the investigation. Why you ask?
It seems Amy’s boyfriend, Jamie went to a very wealthy
clients house to groom her dog. Arriving he finds the
front door open and no one answers. So he walks into
the house, finding his client lying in a pool of blood. He
checks for a pulse and finds none. Then...Bonk...he is
hit in the head and dragged into the hallway then left.
When Heather, Amy, Detective Shepherd and Detective
Peters arrive, Jamie is there with bloody hand plus the
woman’s jewelry box is empty and money was taken.
The jewelry and money are later discovered in the back
of Jamie’s van. Was Jamie set up? Who would do this?
Why?
Since Heather & Amy are not allowed to investigate the
murder, they set out to figure out who is setting up
Jamie.
They interview a variety of colorful, quirky and well
drawn up suspects. They fortify themselves with the
donut of the week.....the Oreo Crunch donut.
A well plotted, interesting and intriguing read.
This is book # 42 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series.
An enjoyable, fast moving read!!!
August 3, 2018
When Jamie arrives at the home of a client to groom her dog, he finds her dead. After calling Amy and Heather and the police he realizes the dog is gone.
Was it a robbery?
Is Jamie guilty or innocent?
Heather and Amy are on the case for answers and to find a missing dog.
Another fun fast paced read in this series.
I received an ARC of this book prior to publication and decided to voluntarily review it. Opinions are my own.
Was it a robbery?
Is Jamie guilty or innocent?
Heather and Amy are on the case for answers and to find a missing dog.
Another fun fast paced read in this series.
I received an ARC of this book prior to publication and decided to voluntarily review it. Opinions are my own.
August 2, 2018
Another murder has come to Key West, Florida and this time it’s personal for donut baker/P.I. Heather Shepherd and her best friend Amy Givens.
Amy’s boyfriend, Jamie, is an animal groomer working out of a van. He travels from place to place and sometimes to individual homes to groom his client's pets. Jaimie has an appointment to groom Mrs. Middleson’s miniature poodle. He arrives at the window’s home and finds her dead, lying in a pool of blood. Suddenly someone approaches Jamie and hits him over the head knocking him unconscious. When he comes to he calls the police and Heather and Amy. Jamie’s hands are covered in the dead woman’s blood. No one really thinks Jamie is the murderer but he is still a suspect. Another problem is that the little dog is missing. Jamie also tells the police that when he came to he was in a different spot than when he was hit over the head. Someone had moved him.
The police feel that the murder was a robbery gone bad. All of Mrs. Middleson’s safes were open and her money and jewelry are gone. Then the unthinkable happens. A bag of money and jewels is found in Jamie’s grooming van hidden in the back.
Jamie insists that he did not kill the older woman but why was the bag of stolen goods found in his van. Is someone trying to frame him for the murder and if so, who and why?
Heather and Amy are on the case trying to find the answers to all these questions and to prove Jamie’s innocence.
“Oreo Crunch & Murder” is author Susan Gillard’s 42nd book in her popular Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book Series. It’s filled with all the usual characters and of course Heather’s newest donut creation. Another fun summer read.
"I received an ARC of this book prior to publication and I voluntarily review it and my opinions are my own."
Amy’s boyfriend, Jamie, is an animal groomer working out of a van. He travels from place to place and sometimes to individual homes to groom his client's pets. Jaimie has an appointment to groom Mrs. Middleson’s miniature poodle. He arrives at the window’s home and finds her dead, lying in a pool of blood. Suddenly someone approaches Jamie and hits him over the head knocking him unconscious. When he comes to he calls the police and Heather and Amy. Jamie’s hands are covered in the dead woman’s blood. No one really thinks Jamie is the murderer but he is still a suspect. Another problem is that the little dog is missing. Jamie also tells the police that when he came to he was in a different spot than when he was hit over the head. Someone had moved him.
The police feel that the murder was a robbery gone bad. All of Mrs. Middleson’s safes were open and her money and jewelry are gone. Then the unthinkable happens. A bag of money and jewels is found in Jamie’s grooming van hidden in the back.
Jamie insists that he did not kill the older woman but why was the bag of stolen goods found in his van. Is someone trying to frame him for the murder and if so, who and why?
Heather and Amy are on the case trying to find the answers to all these questions and to prove Jamie’s innocence.
“Oreo Crunch & Murder” is author Susan Gillard’s 42nd book in her popular Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book Series. It’s filled with all the usual characters and of course Heather’s newest donut creation. Another fun summer read.
"I received an ARC of this book prior to publication and I voluntarily review it and my opinions are my own."
August 4, 2018
Jamie arrives at Mrs. Middleson's home to groom her toy poodle. She doesn't answer the door and the door is open so Jamie goes in. He finds her on the floor dead. The next thing he knows he wakes up in the hallway. He called the police, Heather and Amy. They find the safe open and think it was a robbery gone bad. The dog is also missing. Then they find money and jewelry in the back of Jamie's van. He is now the number one suspect. Because he is Amy's boyfriend and friends with Ryan and Heather Chief Chet suspends them from working on the case. He makes Peters lead detective and someone from Robbery will be helping him. Who would want to kill Mrs. Middleson? And Why? Is someone trying to frame Jamie? Could this have something to do with his tires going flat so often? Maybe somebody who didn't like the way he groomed their dog? Or another groomer? Heather and Amy decide they could try to figure out who is after Jamie. Chief Chet didn't say they couldn't do that. Jump on the bandwagon and come along on this ride. Can you spot any clues the girls could have missed? Will you figure it out first?
I voluntarily receivewd a copy of this book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
I voluntarily receivewd a copy of this book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
August 17, 2018
One of Jamie’s dog grooming clients has been murdered and Jamie is being framed. Anyone who knows Jamie knows he would never hurt anyone but when the jewelry and money stolen from the murder victim turn up in Jamie’s grooming van, things don’t look good. To make matters worse Chief Chet has removed Heather, Amy, and Ryan from the case since they are too close to the suspect. Can they solve the case without having access to all the information?
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
August 16, 2018
Jamie is in trouble again. This time its for murder. He goes to a client's house and finds her dead and her dog missing. There is also jewelry missing but Heather knows that Jamie didn't do either the robbery or the murder. With the help of Ryan and Peters they do get to the bottom of the case. Amy sits this one out to stay with Jamie
August 1, 2018
This was a wonderful book, where I didn’t figure out who the murderer was until the very end. I enjoyed having Jamie front and center. I highly recommend this book and series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
August 9, 2018
Great read
I love this series by Susan Gillard book 42 and I still can't wait till the next one if you're like me and love a cozy with characters you will love this series is a must read
I love this series by Susan Gillard book 42 and I still can't wait till the next one if you're like me and love a cozy with characters you will love this series is a must read
August 29, 2018
A Yummy Read
I really don't know what else to say about Susan Gillard's Cozy Mysteries. I have been reading, reviewing and recommending so many of her books that I've run out of words!
Highly recommend both her series!
I really don't know what else to say about Susan Gillard's Cozy Mysteries. I have been reading, reviewing and recommending so many of her books that I've run out of words!
Highly recommend both her series!
August 9, 2018
Good read
Good read. I have read the entire series so I have an attachment to the characters but it could also be read alone. s
A true page turner. Suspenseful.
Good read. I have read the entire series so I have an attachment to the characters but it could also be read alone. s
A true page turner. Suspenseful.
August 26, 2018
5 stars!!!
This was a very good book!!! I love this series!! I was really starting to get worried for Jamie. I never guessed who the murderer was!!
This was a very good book!!! I love this series!! I was really starting to get worried for Jamie. I never guessed who the murderer was!!
September 2, 2018
Another donut and dog
You never know what Heather and Amy will get into. From making donuts to solving a case involving a dog. Cannot wait to see what happens next.
You never know what Heather and Amy will get into. From making donuts to solving a case involving a dog. Cannot wait to see what happens next.
October 23, 2018
Oreo Crunch and Murder
That was so interesting. I really enjoyed the plot and the characters. Thank you for another great mystery. I’m looking forward to the next book.
That was so interesting. I really enjoyed the plot and the characters. Thank you for another great mystery. I’m looking forward to the next book.
December 19, 2020
Quirky but good
No idea who the killer was! I was baffled I had the ornery groomer pegged. Boy was I wrong he was too obvious.
No idea who the killer was! I was baffled I had the ornery groomer pegged. Boy was I wrong he was too obvious.
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