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Sweet Cove Mystery #17
Sweet Additions
This is book 17 in the Sweet Cove Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting.
It is deep winter in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland are expecting their babies in a few weeks, but before the new additions arrive, Chief Martin needs their help. A well-regarded non-profit in the nearby town of Silver Cove has been broken into and the security tapes show something unusual.
When the office is broken into a second time, the intruder leaves a menacing message behind.
Will the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines be able to help Chief Martin find the person responsible for terrorizing some of the employees before someone loses her life?
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
It is deep winter in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland are expecting their babies in a few weeks, but before the new additions arrive, Chief Martin needs their help. A well-regarded non-profit in the nearby town of Silver Cove has been broken into and the security tapes show something unusual.
When the office is broken into a second time, the intruder leaves a menacing message behind.
Will the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines be able to help Chief Martin find the person responsible for terrorizing some of the employees before someone loses her life?
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2019
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J.A. Whiting
173 books320 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All Star, J A Whiting is the author of over 100 cozy mysteries. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, cycling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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September 7, 2019
Sweet Cove Saga continues
As the story of the Rosewood girls continues, the stories have become a little boring to me. Yes I was happy about the marriages, the pregnancies and now the births, but the plots for the crimes have become weak. The majority of this book is repetitive words and thoughts between the characters which causes me to skim through to get to the end. I hope that now the babies are born and the girl's powers increase, we will have some strong investigative stories where their powers really shine.
As the story of the Rosewood girls continues, the stories have become a little boring to me. Yes I was happy about the marriages, the pregnancies and now the births, but the plots for the crimes have become weak. The majority of this book is repetitive words and thoughts between the characters which causes me to skim through to get to the end. I hope that now the babies are born and the girl's powers increase, we will have some strong investigative stories where their powers really shine.
October 20, 2019
Wow, what a great book!!
10++++ stars!!!!
What a story with so many twists and turns in it.
Angie and the gang helped chief Martin solve this messy case.
Boy, ejection can have a real bad mental effect on unbalanced people.
And it's real dangerous when you don't know that person well enough to know.
Break-ins, murder, threatening messages and just strange unbalanced unexplained things happening with no explanation.
You won't be able to put down this book!! I spent some sleepless nights reading this book. ENJOY!!!!
10++++ stars!!!!
What a story with so many twists and turns in it.
Angie and the gang helped chief Martin solve this messy case.
Boy, ejection can have a real bad mental effect on unbalanced people.
And it's real dangerous when you don't know that person well enough to know.
Break-ins, murder, threatening messages and just strange unbalanced unexplained things happening with no explanation.
You won't be able to put down this book!! I spent some sleepless nights reading this book. ENJOY!!!!
June 24, 2023
The mystery in this particular book wasn’t as compelling as other books in this series. It was a lot of interviewing people and suspects, over and over again. There wasn’t much involvement with Ellie and Courtney in solving the mystery. The end was emotional and that made up for the weak storyline!
February 1, 2022
This one threw me off. I didn’t know who the culprit was. Is it Joelle? Allen? Roger? Who knows?! I thought I knew, but then maybe I don’t?? Glad the person was caught even though people had to be brutally attacked and there was even a killing.
What was also mentioned by the family friend, Orla (she has paranormal powers) was that the pregnant sisters Angie and Jenna will develop even stronger senses five months after their babies are born. Orla said she’d help the sisters look into the mysterious death of their mother. So, the next book will probably involve that mystery.
Then the end of the book brought an entirely new scenario for the next few books in this series. I can’t wait to read all about Gigi and Libby!
And the recipes at the end of every book…so far, SO GOOD! Delicious! Amazing really! From this book I’m going to make the Greek Butter Cookies. The ingredients will surely bring forth deliciousness. Yum.
Next is Sweet Avengers, book 18.
What was also mentioned by the family friend, Orla (she has paranormal powers) was that the pregnant sisters Angie and Jenna will develop even stronger senses five months after their babies are born. Orla said she’d help the sisters look into the mysterious death of their mother. So, the next book will probably involve that mystery.
Then the end of the book brought an entirely new scenario for the next few books in this series. I can’t wait to read all about Gigi and Libby!
And the recipes at the end of every book…so far, SO GOOD! Delicious! Amazing really! From this book I’m going to make the Greek Butter Cookies. The ingredients will surely bring forth deliciousness. Yum.
Next is Sweet Avengers, book 18.
April 17, 2022
Another great book in the series...and Angie and Jenna (twins) have their babies within an hour of each other! Another good mystery. As soon as I finish one if the books I grab my Kindle and start the next book!
Amazon synopsis:
It is deep winter in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland are expecting their babies in a few weeks, but before the new additions arrive, Chief Martin needs their help. A well-regarded non-profit in the nearby town of Silver Cove has been broken into and the security tapes show something unusual.
When the office is broken into a second time, the intruder leaves a menacing message behind.
Will the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines be able to help Chief Martin find the person responsible for terrorizing some of the employees before someone loses her life?
Amazon synopsis:
It is deep winter in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland are expecting their babies in a few weeks, but before the new additions arrive, Chief Martin needs their help. A well-regarded non-profit in the nearby town of Silver Cove has been broken into and the security tapes show something unusual.
When the office is broken into a second time, the intruder leaves a menacing message behind.
Will the sisters, Mr. Finch, and their two fine felines be able to help Chief Martin find the person responsible for terrorizing some of the employees before someone loses her life?
November 19, 2022
Delightful As Always
J A Whitney's A Sweet Cove Mystery series is such a delightful refuge in the chaos of today's world. The Roseland sisters, their husbands and significant others along with Mr Finch, Euclid, Circe, Chief Martin and a host of close friends always exhibit such love and care for each other. Additionally, Chief Martin depends on the Roseland sisters and Mr Finch and the cats to assist in solving the mysteries in each book. The way they bounce clues and paranormal feelings about the cases off each other keeps you turning pages to see if you have solved the mystery before they do!
J A Whitney's A Sweet Cove Mystery series is such a delightful refuge in the chaos of today's world. The Roseland sisters, their husbands and significant others along with Mr Finch, Euclid, Circe, Chief Martin and a host of close friends always exhibit such love and care for each other. Additionally, Chief Martin depends on the Roseland sisters and Mr Finch and the cats to assist in solving the mysteries in each book. The way they bounce clues and paranormal feelings about the cases off each other keeps you turning pages to see if you have solved the mystery before they do!
January 6, 2023
Break-in
Angie and Jenna are both very near to delivering their babies.
Chief Martin calls the girls in about a break-in at Brighter Days a help house. The intruder wandered around for 2 hours. There's a second break-in this time the intruder left a bullet and a pair of handcuffs on Bev's desk. The only problem is that three women share the same office. The girls have their work cut out for them along with their due date approaching rapidly and it's still winter. Fantastic story.
Angie and Jenna are both very near to delivering their babies.
Chief Martin calls the girls in about a break-in at Brighter Days a help house. The intruder wandered around for 2 hours. There's a second break-in this time the intruder left a bullet and a pair of handcuffs on Bev's desk. The only problem is that three women share the same office. The girls have their work cut out for them along with their due date approaching rapidly and it's still winter. Fantastic story.
May 18, 2023
Love this whole series! This whole series is just so much fun….there are four sisters who love each other, 2 smart cats, and Mr Finch….who all have “powers” and “gifts” for solving crimes and mysteries. There are also a smart chief of police, evil doers doing evil deeds, no cliffhanger endings, no graphic violence, no graphic sex (just romance), humor, and mysteries to solve. What more could you ask?
So, curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and a scone (recipe included) and enjoy the story. Can you solve the mystery before all is revealed?
So, curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and a scone (recipe included) and enjoy the story. Can you solve the mystery before all is revealed?
May 20, 2020
Very repetitive and not as sharp as usual. Also, the 2 home births with people who have read a book on the subject, within minutes of each other, was just too much. In addition, the alternative suspect just turning off her phone but going to a job interview and addiction counseling was really silly and too slick. This book had too much “sweetness and light and all is well” and not enough mystery
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2022
Sweet with gritty aspects
Book 17 is another sticky-sweet charmer. The delivery of Angie's and Jenna's babies yields no surprises, from the sex to the birth order to the location. The mystery is surprisingly good, however, with plenty of tension and multiple possibilities for victims as well as miscreants. I'm interested to discover what happened to the Roseland's mother...
Book 17 is another sticky-sweet charmer. The delivery of Angie's and Jenna's babies yields no surprises, from the sex to the birth order to the location. The mystery is surprisingly good, however, with plenty of tension and multiple possibilities for victims as well as miscreants. I'm interested to discover what happened to the Roseland's mother...
February 14, 2020
Not as good as the others in the series
I love the characters and to learn more about what happens in their lives but found the story a little repetitive so they would interviews someone and then repeat what they said to the group beside that I enjoyed the story
I love the characters and to learn more about what happens in their lives but found the story a little repetitive so they would interviews someone and then repeat what they said to the group beside that I enjoyed the story
April 10, 2025
Be smarter
These books are easy reads. But seriously a pregnant woman due any day goes out driving by herself in a massive snowstorm!!!!! These women are suppose to be smart, having one of the lead characters do something so stupid makes the book look bad.
These books are easy reads. But seriously a pregnant woman due any day goes out driving by herself in a massive snowstorm!!!!! These women are suppose to be smart, having one of the lead characters do something so stupid makes the book look bad.
May 23, 2020
What a wonderful ending
I have been waiting for this chapter in the Roseland sisters lives for quite some time. I am so exited for what the future holds.
I have been waiting for this chapter in the Roseland sisters lives for quite some time. I am so exited for what the future holds.
December 8, 2020
Angie and Jenna
I have read all these books and they are so good. Props to the author!!! I cannot wait to read the next book!
I have read all these books and they are so good. Props to the author!!! I cannot wait to read the next book!
December 12, 2023
Loved it
March 31, 2024
Sweet
Good mystery, sweet ending. Like the Sweet Cove Mystery series. Looking forward to reading another Sweet Cove mystery soon, maybe next week.😊
Good mystery, sweet ending. Like the Sweet Cove Mystery series. Looking forward to reading another Sweet Cove mystery soon, maybe next week.😊
April 23, 2024
more to love
This has been a great spring diversion from the weather. One book flows seamlessly to the next and I will miss them if no more books.
This has been a great spring diversion from the weather. One book flows seamlessly to the next and I will miss them if no more books.
August 24, 2024
So good
I love this story. The suspense of who it could be was really good. I would recommend it as a definite read.
I love this story. The suspense of who it could be was really good. I would recommend it as a definite read.
December 9, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
January 6, 2020
A real treat
The characters are all so alive. Not a bad moment when reading these. Hope you're writing more. So much fun
The characters are all so alive. Not a bad moment when reading these. Hope you're writing more. So much fun
August 25, 2019
One, two, three, you're it!
Great read. Loved returning to see the characters again and to catch up on their lives. A plot that has break-ins, murder and darkness interwoven into normal life.
The two sisters are close to their due date but a call from the Chief has them offering to help. A local non-profit has been broken into. The intruder spent a long time in the building but didn't take anything. Why? As Angie and Mr Finch try to help the Chief they get the feeling that this is just the start. Another break-in, but this time violence is displayed. Not only did the intruder break just one thing in every office but a pair of handcuffs and a bullet was left on a desk. A desk in a room that three women share. But which is the target? Add in a husband that wants to get back with his ex, an employee fired for stealing and a washed up relationship. More break-ins, attacks, the death of a police officer and the whole family feeling uneasy. Is it due to the killer or the imminent births? Can they stop either? Or will things happen as they should?
Great read. Loved returning to see the characters again and to catch up on their lives. A plot that has break-ins, murder and darkness interwoven into normal life.
The two sisters are close to their due date but a call from the Chief has them offering to help. A local non-profit has been broken into. The intruder spent a long time in the building but didn't take anything. Why? As Angie and Mr Finch try to help the Chief they get the feeling that this is just the start. Another break-in, but this time violence is displayed. Not only did the intruder break just one thing in every office but a pair of handcuffs and a bullet was left on a desk. A desk in a room that three women share. But which is the target? Add in a husband that wants to get back with his ex, an employee fired for stealing and a washed up relationship. More break-ins, attacks, the death of a police officer and the whole family feeling uneasy. Is it due to the killer or the imminent births? Can they stop either? Or will things happen as they should?
September 1, 2019
This series is one of the most coziest that I follow. This episode was expected to be one of the sweetest yet. I was not disappointed in the least, however, the sudden drama (which I'm going to let you discover by yourselves,) took me by surprise.
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are asked by the police to help a non-profit which was broken into in a rather unusual fashion. Using their paranormal abilities, the group senses an escalation to come and that one particular woman is the target.
The oldest sisters, twins, are eagerly awaiting their first babies. I found myself on tenterhooks the entirety of the novel as I, too, awaited the arrivals.
This book was a true suspense novel. We are kept anticipating a woman's attack and the deliveries of two babies. The character of Mr. Finch came into his own.
The ending was perfect and I practically howled with the two cats. I do love this gentle cozy murder mystery series and look forward to many more volumes to come.
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are asked by the police to help a non-profit which was broken into in a rather unusual fashion. Using their paranormal abilities, the group senses an escalation to come and that one particular woman is the target.
The oldest sisters, twins, are eagerly awaiting their first babies. I found myself on tenterhooks the entirety of the novel as I, too, awaited the arrivals.
This book was a true suspense novel. We are kept anticipating a woman's attack and the deliveries of two babies. The character of Mr. Finch came into his own.
The ending was perfect and I practically howled with the two cats. I do love this gentle cozy murder mystery series and look forward to many more volumes to come.
August 2, 2025
This was a sad story, not only for the plot itself but for the dedication to a woman who was killed in a similar way to one of the characters, but sadly didn't make it.
Knowing the inspiration for the plot, I thought it would be easy to identify the killer but it was full of turns and even though
Knowing the inspiration for the plot, I thought it would be easy to identify the killer but it was full of turns and even though
September 25, 2019
Yay babies!!!! I guessed the right sex of Jenna and Tom's baby
I have to admit I was crying when the babies were born and I'm not ashamed of it 😀 this story line was totally different than any others and I loved the progression the story went in. I want Mr. Finch to be my cool uncle! For some reason I was no longer getting the newsletter and I missed when this came out and I've been eagerly waiting for it. I hope there's many more to come!
I have to admit I was crying when the babies were born and I'm not ashamed of it 😀 this story line was totally different than any others and I loved the progression the story went in. I want Mr. Finch to be my cool uncle! For some reason I was no longer getting the newsletter and I missed when this came out and I've been eagerly waiting for it. I hope there's many more to come!
September 30, 2019
Sweet Cove gets snowy
This book has break ins happening to a non-profit and then the break ins migrate to their homes.
A murder and 2 babies due slow down the investigation. 2 suspects. Very little to go on.
The ending was sweet and the best part of the book. I felt there was no enthusiasm in the writing, which made it a slow read.
If you have read the series it is worth the read, but I found I just wanted to reach the end.
This book has break ins happening to a non-profit and then the break ins migrate to their homes.
A murder and 2 babies due slow down the investigation. 2 suspects. Very little to go on.
The ending was sweet and the best part of the book. I felt there was no enthusiasm in the writing, which made it a slow read.
If you have read the series it is worth the read, but I found I just wanted to reach the end.
August 26, 2019
This is a delight!
Angie and Jenna are only 3 weeks from having their babies, it is the middle of winter, a snow storm is expected, and they are all involved in a mystery! This is an enjoyable Sweet Cove mystery, with lots of speculation, food, confusing clues, too many suspicious people, and great story!
Angie and Jenna are only 3 weeks from having their babies, it is the middle of winter, a snow storm is expected, and they are all involved in a mystery! This is an enjoyable Sweet Cove mystery, with lots of speculation, food, confusing clues, too many suspicious people, and great story!
September 2, 2019
Another winner!
I read this book in two sittings and I didn't want it to end! Angie and Jenna's due dates, wintry weather and a crazed stalker keep you reading! The mystery was well written and the family interactions, during this special time were touching. One of my favorite books in the series!
Can't wait for the next case!
I read this book in two sittings and I didn't want it to end! Angie and Jenna's due dates, wintry weather and a crazed stalker keep you reading! The mystery was well written and the family interactions, during this special time were touching. One of my favorite books in the series!
Can't wait for the next case!
September 4, 2019
Terrific series
I really love this series. I don't usually like paranormal books but it is so light it's believable. I love the sisters and their husbands. It was awesome that they had their babies together. It was the highlight of the book. Can't wait until the next book comes out.
I really love this series. I don't usually like paranormal books but it is so light it's believable. I love the sisters and their husbands. It was awesome that they had their babies together. It was the highlight of the book. Can't wait until the next book comes out.
September 7, 2019
I enjoyed the author’s writing and the characters as always, but would have preferred the dedication be included at the end. In addition to revealing the mystery if one looked further, it made for a difficult read anticipating the situation.
I understand why the author chose to honor her friend. Maybe this wasn’t the right venue in this particular series.
I understand why the author chose to honor her friend. Maybe this wasn’t the right venue in this particular series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2019
Guess who, what when!
Guess who the aggressor is, guess when this nut will attack and who will be the victim. I love this series. It keeps u interested constantly trying to solve the mystery. It’s main characters r believable if u believe in ESP. Love it! Hurry and write the next book! Jo
Guess who the aggressor is, guess when this nut will attack and who will be the victim. I love this series. It keeps u interested constantly trying to solve the mystery. It’s main characters r believable if u believe in ESP. Love it! Hurry and write the next book! Jo
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