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Kylie Berry Mysteries #6
A Berry Baffling Businessman
Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for!
Life is looking sweeter than ever for Kylie Berry, owner-operator of The Berry Home café. She’s even booked a gig hosting a weekend-long conference for some major players in the East Coast shipping industry, with one minor snag: she has no idea how to cater such a big event all by herself.
"Winters will have you giggling into your book!"
When an old friend visits Kentucky, the stars align. Chef John Radde, head chef at the swanky Chicago-based Smoulder, graciously offers to cater the entire event using Kylie’s café kitchen. The up-and-coming culinary whiz Chef John can’t resist the free publicity—and Chef Plus Amateur Sleuth Kylie can’t resist the chance to learn a thing or two!
While Kylie runs the storefront and John manages the catering team in the kitchen, disaster strikes the small country town yet again. The dead body of packaging magnate Oliver “Ollie” Drysdale is discovered beneath a dumpster during the conference, and the police suspect murder most foul.
Who stood to benefit from the death of a powerful businessman with piles of cash and still more clout to wield in the business world? Was it his stunning young fiancée Lara Tiggs, who Kylie remembers from her years living in Chicago? Or Lara’s younger brother, Larry, who’s short on sense but loves his big sis to the point of doing anything she asks? Could it have been rival Robert Cornish, who stood toe-to-toe with Oliver in the packaging industry? Or was it his jet-setting youngest son Sebastian, who stood first-in-line to inherit his father’s massively successful business?
Complicating matters further, Kylie’s best friend Zoey rushes to defend Sebastian, who she met and schmoozed with a year ago at the same conference. Kylie has to juggle her business, yet another murder investigation, and brace for a firefight with her best friend when all fingers point straight to Zoey’s crush!
Praise for A.R. Winters:
"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com
"A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com
"For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean mystery." - Clara B, Amazon.com
A Berry Home Catastrophe is the sixth book in the Kylie Berry Mystery Series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it's best read in series order.
This is a humorous cozy mystery featuring a strong female protagonist, some unusual friends and family, and a mystery that needs solving! It has no graphic gore, bad language or sex.
Life is looking sweeter than ever for Kylie Berry, owner-operator of The Berry Home café. She’s even booked a gig hosting a weekend-long conference for some major players in the East Coast shipping industry, with one minor snag: she has no idea how to cater such a big event all by herself.
"Winters will have you giggling into your book!"
When an old friend visits Kentucky, the stars align. Chef John Radde, head chef at the swanky Chicago-based Smoulder, graciously offers to cater the entire event using Kylie’s café kitchen. The up-and-coming culinary whiz Chef John can’t resist the free publicity—and Chef Plus Amateur Sleuth Kylie can’t resist the chance to learn a thing or two!
While Kylie runs the storefront and John manages the catering team in the kitchen, disaster strikes the small country town yet again. The dead body of packaging magnate Oliver “Ollie” Drysdale is discovered beneath a dumpster during the conference, and the police suspect murder most foul.
Who stood to benefit from the death of a powerful businessman with piles of cash and still more clout to wield in the business world? Was it his stunning young fiancée Lara Tiggs, who Kylie remembers from her years living in Chicago? Or Lara’s younger brother, Larry, who’s short on sense but loves his big sis to the point of doing anything she asks? Could it have been rival Robert Cornish, who stood toe-to-toe with Oliver in the packaging industry? Or was it his jet-setting youngest son Sebastian, who stood first-in-line to inherit his father’s massively successful business?
Complicating matters further, Kylie’s best friend Zoey rushes to defend Sebastian, who she met and schmoozed with a year ago at the same conference. Kylie has to juggle her business, yet another murder investigation, and brace for a firefight with her best friend when all fingers point straight to Zoey’s crush!
Praise for A.R. Winters:
"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com
"A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com
"For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean mystery." - Clara B, Amazon.com
A Berry Home Catastrophe is the sixth book in the Kylie Berry Mystery Series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it's best read in series order.
This is a humorous cozy mystery featuring a strong female protagonist, some unusual friends and family, and a mystery that needs solving! It has no graphic gore, bad language or sex.
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336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2018
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A.R. Winters
188 books397 followersA.R. Winters is a cozy mystery writer who loves writing about crazy characters and vibrant locations. And food, lots of delicious food!
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
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February 20, 2019
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This is the sixth book of the 'Kylie Berry Mysteries'. Cousin Sarah had presented the penniless Kylie with an agreement to purchase the restaurant, Sarah's Eatery, along with ownership of the entire block. In this installment, Kylie Berry has learned to make some edible meals. Through the combined efforts of Kylie and her employees, there are fewer items available on the 'Ooops Board'
This storyline is able to captivate the reader with the plot and character interaction. However, it is questionable how a restaurant with inedible food continues to survive with repeat customers. Another aggravation is the grammatical errors creeping in. There were more grammar issues in this installment than remember noticing in the previous ones. they are a bit distracting momentarily. However, the quirky characters, the twist, and turns in the plot, the interactions between the members of the community, and the camaraderie within the restaurant enticed me to get better acquainted this zany cast more fully.
In this book, Kylie comes face to face with an old acquaintance, Chef John Radde, head chef at the swanky Chicago-based Smoulder. Chef Radde rushed to Kylie's aide, volunteering with a special event. Unfortunately, a body, from the event, was found murdered in the back of Kylie's restaurant. With all her duties at the restaurant, it makes you wonder where Kylie finds the time to join Zoey in questioning people for means, motives, and/or opportunities in regard to the recent murder. True to cozy mystery formula, the heroine and her trusty side-kick, Zoey, are investigating the case. Together, Kylie and Zoey, bumble through their personal style of detecting hoping to find the real killer. Will they succeed?
All in all, this is a CLEAN mystery, that is able to stand on its own, entertains, and concludes satisfactorily. However, it will make more sense if the series is read in order.
This is the sixth book of the 'Kylie Berry Mysteries'. Cousin Sarah had presented the penniless Kylie with an agreement to purchase the restaurant, Sarah's Eatery, along with ownership of the entire block. In this installment, Kylie Berry has learned to make some edible meals. Through the combined efforts of Kylie and her employees, there are fewer items available on the 'Ooops Board'
This storyline is able to captivate the reader with the plot and character interaction. However, it is questionable how a restaurant with inedible food continues to survive with repeat customers. Another aggravation is the grammatical errors creeping in. There were more grammar issues in this installment than remember noticing in the previous ones. they are a bit distracting momentarily. However, the quirky characters, the twist, and turns in the plot, the interactions between the members of the community, and the camaraderie within the restaurant enticed me to get better acquainted this zany cast more fully.
In this book, Kylie comes face to face with an old acquaintance, Chef John Radde, head chef at the swanky Chicago-based Smoulder. Chef Radde rushed to Kylie's aide, volunteering with a special event. Unfortunately, a body, from the event, was found murdered in the back of Kylie's restaurant. With all her duties at the restaurant, it makes you wonder where Kylie finds the time to join Zoey in questioning people for means, motives, and/or opportunities in regard to the recent murder. True to cozy mystery formula, the heroine and her trusty side-kick, Zoey, are investigating the case. Together, Kylie and Zoey, bumble through their personal style of detecting hoping to find the real killer. Will they succeed?
All in all, this is a CLEAN mystery, that is able to stand on its own, entertains, and concludes satisfactorily. However, it will make more sense if the series is read in order.
March 19, 2021
Kylie Berry has taken over the restaurant and
facilities in Kentucky from her cousin, Sarah.
There is a three day packing conference using
the facilities upcoming. What will Kylie do....she
can hardly cook to make due in her restaurant
on any day, let only cook for a conference.
Enter Chef John Radde, an old acquaintance
of Kylie’s from her life in Chicago who comes
to aide her by volunteering to help with the
special event. Catering this event will add to
the Chef’s resume and fame plus the chef will
use the local resources available for his many
mouthwatering delights. Kylie is happy to be
able to observe and learn techniques from him.
The reader will meet the locals that eat at the
restaurant plus the little staff Kylie has. Plus
we will meet Kylie’s best friend, Zoey.
What could spoil this three day set up to ensure
great food?? How about the DEAD body of one
of the conference’s bigwigs?? Kylie takes out
the trash and sees a shoe under the dumpster.
Turns out to belong to Oliver Drydale, a packing
magnate. How did he die? How did the body
get put under the dumpster?
Kylie and Zoey start their own investigation.
I enjoyed accompanying them on their interviews
of who they considered suspects.
I was shocked when Kylie had a fire bomb thrown
though her bedroom window. Close call but made
her more determined than ever to identify the killer.
This is book # 6 in the Kylie Berry Mystery series.
it can be read as a stand alone as enough past is
mix effortlessly with the present.
facilities in Kentucky from her cousin, Sarah.
There is a three day packing conference using
the facilities upcoming. What will Kylie do....she
can hardly cook to make due in her restaurant
on any day, let only cook for a conference.
Enter Chef John Radde, an old acquaintance
of Kylie’s from her life in Chicago who comes
to aide her by volunteering to help with the
special event. Catering this event will add to
the Chef’s resume and fame plus the chef will
use the local resources available for his many
mouthwatering delights. Kylie is happy to be
able to observe and learn techniques from him.
The reader will meet the locals that eat at the
restaurant plus the little staff Kylie has. Plus
we will meet Kylie’s best friend, Zoey.
What could spoil this three day set up to ensure
great food?? How about the DEAD body of one
of the conference’s bigwigs?? Kylie takes out
the trash and sees a shoe under the dumpster.
Turns out to belong to Oliver Drydale, a packing
magnate. How did he die? How did the body
get put under the dumpster?
Kylie and Zoey start their own investigation.
I enjoyed accompanying them on their interviews
of who they considered suspects.
I was shocked when Kylie had a fire bomb thrown
though her bedroom window. Close call but made
her more determined than ever to identify the killer.
This is book # 6 in the Kylie Berry Mystery series.
it can be read as a stand alone as enough past is
mix effortlessly with the present.
August 29, 2018
Well its happened again our young Kylie has managed to stumble upon another dead body and of course it has to be at her The Berry Home café. Kylie is determined to stay out of this one alas for her Zoey is mixed up with this one aaaaaannddd so it begins! At least while Kylie is trying to solve this murder her cafe is in good hands while Chef John from her old life is in running the kitchen while he caters for a function in Kylies function room. There are plenty of twists along with weird and crazy characters and families to keep you guessing, or you might get an idea of who it is but have no clue as to how any of it makes sense until the end which is great!!
August 23, 2018
Another fun visit with Kylie and Zoey. This time they are trying to clear a guy that Zoey likes whose father was murdered right outside Kylie's back door. We get to meet some people from Kylie's former life in Chicago and see how much different her life is now. We also get updated on what is going on with several of the regulars. Love this series! It's always good for some laughs and the mystery is always interesting.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 22, 2018
Another great who done it!
I truly enjoy each book this author puts out and this was no exception. Kylie is a woman that is reinventing herself with the help of her new crazy bestie and some men who support her but want more. I get that the romance isn’t in the fore front of the series but I would like to see more. That’s just me though and in no way does it detract from the excellent mystery and dialogue in this book.
I truly enjoy each book this author puts out and this was no exception. Kylie is a woman that is reinventing herself with the help of her new crazy bestie and some men who support her but want more. I get that the romance isn’t in the fore front of the series but I would like to see more. That’s just me though and in no way does it detract from the excellent mystery and dialogue in this book.
September 5, 2018
I read everything I can find written by A.R. Winters! Kylie Berry is a great character. Who among us hasn't had to start over at some point in their lives? Cooking is hard! Seeing your failures in a plate or in a bowl is one thing but to have people eat it any way? Now those are friends! Each adventure Kylie finds herself in is well crafted and a great read. I encourage everyone to follow Kylie's growth as an independent woman, it's worth the time
May 22, 2020
Another Baffling Mystery
Kylie Berry once again gets pulled into a mystery when she finds a guy stuck under her dumpster. This book has a different tone than previous books of the series, with the reader being able to predict the ending way before it gets anywhere close to it. It however remains hard to put down and humorous as the rest of the series has been.
Kylie Berry once again gets pulled into a mystery when she finds a guy stuck under her dumpster. This book has a different tone than previous books of the series, with the reader being able to predict the ending way before it gets anywhere close to it. It however remains hard to put down and humorous as the rest of the series has been.
March 25, 2024
Watch Out For Dessert
If this is your first read in a Kylie Berry Murder series please leave it for later and begin with A Berry Deadly Welcome.
Excellent plot, believable well thought out characters. Good twist and witty dialogue. All the things that make a wonderful read, despite a few editorial errors. Though I still want to know how she's going to pay back her cousin.
If this is your first read in a Kylie Berry Murder series please leave it for later and begin with A Berry Deadly Welcome.
Excellent plot, believable well thought out characters. Good twist and witty dialogue. All the things that make a wonderful read, despite a few editorial errors. Though I still want to know how she's going to pay back her cousin.
October 20, 2025
A fun, cozy mystery
Cannot believe this is book number six in the series, seems like I just began reading the first book. I do recommend reading in order, or at least, reading the first one. A cafe owner who can't cook, two suitors, and a cyber whiz sidekick make for fun reading. Enjoy!
Cannot believe this is book number six in the series, seems like I just began reading the first book. I do recommend reading in order, or at least, reading the first one. A cafe owner who can't cook, two suitors, and a cyber whiz sidekick make for fun reading. Enjoy!
June 29, 2019
Loved it just !like I love every one of them. W
Who needs sex, curse words , sick stuff and other unmentionable stuff when you have great characters like Kylie and Zoey solving terrific .mysteries. Along with Brad, Joel, and a host of other great characters.
Who needs sex, curse words , sick stuff and other unmentionable stuff when you have great characters like Kylie and Zoey solving terrific .mysteries. Along with Brad, Joel, and a host of other great characters.
October 4, 2019
Kylie Berry books are great
I choose to rate with a 5 because you get hooked into the book first page and I found it hard to put down. I love this series and I keep looking for.the next one. A. R. Winters is my new favorite author! Keep em coming...
I choose to rate with a 5 because you get hooked into the book first page and I found it hard to put down. I love this series and I keep looking for.the next one. A. R. Winters is my new favorite author! Keep em coming...
March 13, 2025
Another who done it that only Kylie can figure out.
A.R. Reynolds goes in so many directions in her "who done it." that you won't want to stop reading. As Kenner of her own cave, she really can't cook, but boy can she solve a mystery.
A.R. Reynolds goes in so many directions in her "who done it." that you won't want to stop reading. As Kenner of her own cave, she really can't cook, but boy can she solve a mystery.
August 24, 2018
Great read
I love Kylie and Zoey they make me laugh I can't wait till the next book if you love a great cozy then this series by A R Winters is a must read
I love Kylie and Zoey they make me laugh I can't wait till the next book if you love a great cozy then this series by A R Winters is a must read
August 26, 2018
Review
Awesome. The story line kept me hooked til the end. I didn't have a clue who the killer was until the third chapter from the end.
Awesome. The story line kept me hooked til the end. I didn't have a clue who the killer was until the third chapter from the end.
September 6, 2018
Great book.
I love the book. It is well written funny and dad at the same time. I figured it out well before the middle of the book. I love th characters.
I love the book. It is well written funny and dad at the same time. I figured it out well before the middle of the book. I love th characters.
November 14, 2018
I enjoy the light hearted Kyle Berry books. I was a little worried about her cafe but things seem to be looking up. Looking forward to the next book.
December 29, 2018
Great writing!
Good plot development and great character growth. Each book is better than the last. Looking forward to the next one.
Good plot development and great character growth. Each book is better than the last. Looking forward to the next one.
March 31, 2019
Not bad
A bit predictable but still a fun read. Light hearted and humorous. Great for a fun whodunit! I don't regret reading it.
A bit predictable but still a fun read. Light hearted and humorous. Great for a fun whodunit! I don't regret reading it.
September 9, 2019
I figured this one out 3/4 of the way through, but it was still a great ride to the end.
November 10, 2019
Outstanding
This is the best one so far! It has kept me guessing thru out each chapter..once again I couldn't put it down until the end! Ready for the next one!
This is the best one so far! It has kept me guessing thru out each chapter..once again I couldn't put it down until the end! Ready for the next one!
February 6, 2020
Enjoyed it immensly
A really good read that I would recommend to others . I laugh'ed at Barry's escapades as she worked to solve the newest murder in her life
A really good read that I would recommend to others . I laugh'ed at Barry's escapades as she worked to solve the newest murder in her life
May 18, 2020
Fun and engaging.
This series is fun and the characters jump off the page to make you care about them.Enjoy Kylie as she navigates her wonderful world.
This series is fun and the characters jump off the page to make you care about them.Enjoy Kylie as she navigates her wonderful world.
February 27, 2021
Good clean mystery
This is a good clean mystery with a hint of romance. You can figure out who did it but overall it is well written. Nice read for a lazy day.
This is a good clean mystery with a hint of romance. You can figure out who did it but overall it is well written. Nice read for a lazy day.
August 29, 2021
Enjoy the series!
Anothor fun entertaining novel! I am looking forward to reading the next one! I hope you enjoy the series too!
Anothor fun entertaining novel! I am looking forward to reading the next one! I hope you enjoy the series too!
January 23, 2022
Ok, but not my favorite
March 25, 2024
A killer is loose.
Another mystery solved by characters in the book! The plot was good. I would recommend the book to family and friends.
Another mystery solved by characters in the book! The plot was good. I would recommend the book to family and friends.
April 12, 2024
Kylie Is Awesome
But maybe I've read too many books in series because when body was found I immediately knew who the killer was.
But maybe I've read too many books in series because when body was found I immediately knew who the killer was.
August 9, 2024
Berry Good
Good little cozy and part of a series I’m starting to really like. No 5 star yet. Bothered me that in this one the police were basically nonexistent. Kind of silly to have the amateur running around solving things with no involvement from the aurtorities.
Good little cozy and part of a series I’m starting to really like. No 5 star yet. Bothered me that in this one the police were basically nonexistent. Kind of silly to have the amateur running around solving things with no involvement from the aurtorities.
August 11, 2024
Surprised ending
Who would have guessed the "who done it" of the book? Good job keeping the focus away and on the others. Just wish there was more humor in the books. They are titled "a humorous cozy mystery". Needs more laugh out loud moments in the story. By the way, I'm glad Kylie bought some furniture!!!
Who would have guessed the "who done it" of the book? Good job keeping the focus away and on the others. Just wish there was more humor in the books. They are titled "a humorous cozy mystery". Needs more laugh out loud moments in the story. By the way, I'm glad Kylie bought some furniture!!!
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