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Merrychurch Mysteries #3
A Novel Murder
Sequel To Roots of Evil
A Merrychurch Mysteries Case
Hosting the Merrychurch Literary Festival is just the distraction Jonathon de Mountford needs. Placating his father and keeping his boyfriend, Mike Tattersall, happy is proving an increasing struggle. But the small event takes on new proportions with the appearance of Teresa Malvain—former Merrychurch resident turned famous murder mystery novelist. But is something about the quaint village setting of her books a little too familiar?
Teresa’s sudden death is certainly something right out of one of her stories, and Jonathan and Mike soon discover there are villagers who might not want the inspiration behind her books revealed.
When it emerges Teresa’s severe allergic reaction was no accident, Jonathon and Mike are compelled to investigate, aided by a few people keen to help them discover the truth. But they’re trying to work out what is fact and what is fiction, and the line between the two blurs constantly. And as for their relationship, Jonathon finally comes to a decision….
A Merrychurch Mysteries Case
Hosting the Merrychurch Literary Festival is just the distraction Jonathon de Mountford needs. Placating his father and keeping his boyfriend, Mike Tattersall, happy is proving an increasing struggle. But the small event takes on new proportions with the appearance of Teresa Malvain—former Merrychurch resident turned famous murder mystery novelist. But is something about the quaint village setting of her books a little too familiar?
Teresa’s sudden death is certainly something right out of one of her stories, and Jonathan and Mike soon discover there are villagers who might not want the inspiration behind her books revealed.
When it emerges Teresa’s severe allergic reaction was no accident, Jonathon and Mike are compelled to investigate, aided by a few people keen to help them discover the truth. But they’re trying to work out what is fact and what is fiction, and the line between the two blurs constantly. And as for their relationship, Jonathon finally comes to a decision….
197 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2020
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K.C. Wells
172 books1,857 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
If you want to follow her exploits, you can sign up for her monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cNKHlT
You can stalk – er, find – her in the following places:
E-mail: k.c.wells@btinternet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCWellsWorld
Twitter: @K_C_Wells
Website: https://www.kcwellswrites.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/k.c.wells
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-c-w...
And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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February 22, 2024
I'm so bummed that it's over, that this is the last one of the Merrychurch Mysteries books. It is what it is though and I'm so happy I took this journey with Jonathon and Mike.
In this, third and last book we got a lot more romance than the previous books and I can't say I was disappointed about it. I've loved the chemistry between Jonathan and Mike from the very first time they met and in this one, everything is just there. Everything is solid. Zero relationship angst, which totally worked since the mystery part was more than enough to keep the me at my toes.
Dear K.C. Wells, if you read this, please write Jason's story.
In this, third and last book we got a lot more romance than the previous books and I can't say I was disappointed about it. I've loved the chemistry between Jonathan and Mike from the very first time they met and in this one, everything is just there. Everything is solid. Zero relationship angst, which totally worked since the mystery part was more than enough to keep the me at my toes.
Dear K.C. Wells, if you read this, please write Jason's story.
August 31, 2020
This is a book three in these series of cozy mysteries with sprinkle of m/m romance. I found it just as lovely and enjoyable as the first two books. There is really no personal conflict between Mike and Jonathon in this book. I mean they are continuing to figure out their future and that weird complication with Jonathon's father that occurred in the last book , but it is easily resolved and with almost no problems. if the mystery did not take the main stage of the story, as romance alone it would not have hold up for me, but as it is it was fine.
Famous mystery author killed when she comes to participate in the literary festival in the village and once again Jonathon and Mike decide to help police investigating. Once again we hear some teasing about murders in the village starting to happen only after Mike and Jonathon got together a la some British TV series, but I would rather this addressed than not, so I did not mind. I really think this author does a nice job making amateurs sleuths feel believable and in this book once again to me ir felt organic and believable that this duo were main detectives so to speak. They are just talking to people, you know :). I thought the suspects were lined up nicely and they went through investigating several potential suspects and their motives. I did think killer was way too obvious in this one. I got this person almost right after they showed up, or at least very soon afterwards. Of course I did not know the motive, but this person was just always there, too much in reader's face. Not masked enough I guess?
Grade: B-
Famous mystery author killed when she comes to participate in the literary festival in the village and once again Jonathon and Mike decide to help police investigating. Once again we hear some teasing about murders in the village starting to happen only after Mike and Jonathon got together a la some British TV series, but I would rather this addressed than not, so I did not mind. I really think this author does a nice job making amateurs sleuths feel believable and in this book once again to me ir felt organic and believable that this duo were main detectives so to speak. They are just talking to people, you know :). I thought the suspects were lined up nicely and they went through investigating several potential suspects and their motives. I did think killer was way too obvious in this one. I got this person almost right after they showed up, or at least very soon afterwards. Of course I did not know the motive, but this person was just always there, too much in reader's face. Not masked enough I guess?
Grade: B-
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August 11, 2020
3.75 stars rounded up
The first Merrychurch Literary Festival turns deadly when one of the star authors, a murder mystery novelist, ends up dead. Lord of the Manor, Jonathon de Mountford and his ex-cop turned pub-owner boyfriend, Mike Tattersall learn that Teresa Malvain is not exactly a nice human being, and there might be more than one person in Merrychurch that has motives to kill the novelist. Alas, apparently the men need to investigate their neighbors once more.
First of all, well, at least the victim is NOT exactly a Merrychurch citizen this time, even if Teresa Malvain used to live in Merrychurch. I mean, if she is, I wonder if the people in Merrychurch will think of Jonathon as a bad luck or something 😂.
Other than that, it’s another enjoyable installment of the Merrychurch Mysteries series. Jonathon and Mike do another investigation of the own, asking the people, listing out suspects, learning motives, and well, helping the local police to solve the case. I, myself, managed to figure out the murderer about halfway through.
In the romance department, our established couple also solved the “problem” of Jonathon’s father’s pressure to continue the de Mountford line. I’m pretty happy that Jonathon’s previous plan to handle this problem doesn’t continue very long ().
The ending of this book seems mark an ending of the series. Well, I really hope not. I need small-town murder mystery M/M series in my life. I really do.
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The first Merrychurch Literary Festival turns deadly when one of the star authors, a murder mystery novelist, ends up dead. Lord of the Manor, Jonathon de Mountford and his ex-cop turned pub-owner boyfriend, Mike Tattersall learn that Teresa Malvain is not exactly a nice human being, and there might be more than one person in Merrychurch that has motives to kill the novelist. Alas, apparently the men need to investigate their neighbors once more.
First of all, well, at least the victim is NOT exactly a Merrychurch citizen this time, even if Teresa Malvain used to live in Merrychurch. I mean, if she is, I wonder if the people in Merrychurch will think of Jonathon as a bad luck or something 😂.
Other than that, it’s another enjoyable installment of the Merrychurch Mysteries series. Jonathon and Mike do another investigation of the own, asking the people, listing out suspects, learning motives, and well, helping the local police to solve the case. I, myself, managed to figure out the murderer about halfway through.
In the romance department, our established couple also solved the “problem” of Jonathon’s father’s pressure to continue the de Mountford line. I’m pretty happy that Jonathon’s previous plan to handle this problem doesn’t continue very long ().
The ending of this book seems mark an ending of the series. Well, I really hope not. I need small-town murder mystery M/M series in my life. I really do.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
September 14, 2020
Delicious Romp
The series concludes with another mysterious murder in the usually sleepy village of Merrychurch, this time the victim being a modern day Agatha Christie whom no one on earth seemed to like and therefore all of them became immediate suspects to Jonathon and Mike.
Not that Jonathon and Mike had nothing to do but once again act as amateur sleuths--read the blurb to find out how they got into this particular pickle. But what kept me turning the pages here was not necessarily the dogged, and somethimes humorous, pursuit of the criminal but rather the ongoing solidification of the love story between Jonathon the member of the peerage and Mike the ex-cop pub owner with a prosthetic foot.
These two are not only loving and lovable but also one of the most sexually active couples you are likely to find in the English countryside--though most of the scenes are not explicit, the banter between them certainly is at times.
Along the way they are faced with the almost impossible task of trying to fend off Jonathon's homophobic father who wants his son to marry and spawn. That they come up with a solid plan that takes on several cute turns is just one of the delightful subplots of this overall delightful journey.
Oh, the mystery? Well, I am no mystery fan so I cannot claim to have any kind of special insights into spotting the criminal early but in this one I got lucky and plucked the scoundrel (or, in the eyes of many of the other characters, benefactor) early on.
The ending wrapped up a sweet journey that I wish author Wells would continue by spinning off something to do with the village police chief whose personal life is never revealed--but we can imagine, can't we.
The series concludes with another mysterious murder in the usually sleepy village of Merrychurch, this time the victim being a modern day Agatha Christie whom no one on earth seemed to like and therefore all of them became immediate suspects to Jonathon and Mike.
Not that Jonathon and Mike had nothing to do but once again act as amateur sleuths--read the blurb to find out how they got into this particular pickle. But what kept me turning the pages here was not necessarily the dogged, and somethimes humorous, pursuit of the criminal but rather the ongoing solidification of the love story between Jonathon the member of the peerage and Mike the ex-cop pub owner with a prosthetic foot.
These two are not only loving and lovable but also one of the most sexually active couples you are likely to find in the English countryside--though most of the scenes are not explicit, the banter between them certainly is at times.
Along the way they are faced with the almost impossible task of trying to fend off Jonathon's homophobic father who wants his son to marry and spawn. That they come up with a solid plan that takes on several cute turns is just one of the delightful subplots of this overall delightful journey.
Oh, the mystery? Well, I am no mystery fan so I cannot claim to have any kind of special insights into spotting the criminal early but in this one I got lucky and plucked the scoundrel (or, in the eyes of many of the other characters, benefactor) early on.
The ending wrapped up a sweet journey that I wish author Wells would continue by spinning off something to do with the village police chief whose personal life is never revealed--but we can imagine, can't we.
August 11, 2020
K.C. Wells did such a colorful description of Merrychurch and it's people that now I kinda want to move there myself. Murder and secrets aside, it seems like living there would be very exciting, with no boring moments, ever.
The star of the town's literary festival was murdered, with Jonathon and Mike right in the middle of the investigation. Everyone was a suspect, and lots of interesting characters were brought under the spotlight. I enjoyed how the author wrote the mystery, with lots of misleading clues and changes of directions, until the final reveal of the culprit.
Jonathon and Mike together were wonderful...as detectives and as lovers. These two really loved each other, and there've been a few of their private moments that I cherish very much. Their relationship was in a standstill, until Jonathon put his foot down with his father, and I just couldn't get enough of the two of them. I loved their complicity, tenderness and understanding, their honesty with each other.
I cheered at how the story ended and I'm absolutely happy with how the series' arc was concluded, but I'm not ready to say goodbye. Jonathon, Mike, people of Merrychurch, I hope I'll see you again.
The star of the town's literary festival was murdered, with Jonathon and Mike right in the middle of the investigation. Everyone was a suspect, and lots of interesting characters were brought under the spotlight. I enjoyed how the author wrote the mystery, with lots of misleading clues and changes of directions, until the final reveal of the culprit.
Jonathon and Mike together were wonderful...as detectives and as lovers. These two really loved each other, and there've been a few of their private moments that I cherish very much. Their relationship was in a standstill, until Jonathon put his foot down with his father, and I just couldn't get enough of the two of them. I loved their complicity, tenderness and understanding, their honesty with each other.
I cheered at how the story ended and I'm absolutely happy with how the series' arc was concluded, but I'm not ready to say goodbye. Jonathon, Mike, people of Merrychurch, I hope I'll see you again.
July 24, 2020
This is just Kc to perfection....I have loved this series....There may only be three books but it's one of my favourites...Jonathan and Mike are just perfect together...They compliment each other so well..The way they go about finding clues and questioning their neighbours and friends is just right...There are great secondary characters that compliment the main MC's. Kc gives you plenty of suspects to make you think..to make you wonder if you've guessed right...Also how Jonathan handles his father is just pure magic..He wants to be with Mike and how he makes that happen is just perfect..I won't say anymore as it will spoil it but the ending is perfect. I think this is the last of the series but that's fine because these are going to be constant re-reads for me and now I just need to go read all those other KC books that are sat on my kindle because this author is most definitely now one of my top favourite authors....A great addition and a great end x
August 10, 2020
This series just gets better and better.
I really didn't know who had done it until the big reveal!!
This series is so quintessentially English. Miss Marple meets Midsumer Murders. The Lord of the Manor in love with an Ex DI - who happens to be the local publican . A perfect combination.
I really didn't know who had done it until the big reveal!!
This series is so quintessentially English. Miss Marple meets Midsumer Murders. The Lord of the Manor in love with an Ex DI - who happens to be the local publican . A perfect combination.
August 11, 2020
4 stars
While I kinda saw that one coming, I was still surprised. Does that make sense?? KC gives us another cute, cozy mystery and a little peek into the literary world.
I’m thrilled with the direction Mike & Jonathan’s relationship is heading. They make an adorable couple! As with the other books, the sexy scenes are FTB and, surprisingly, I liked it that way!
*****
POV... third person
Standalone or series... book 3 of series but can be read as a standalone
Hangover... no
Recommend... yes
Reread... sure
While I kinda saw that one coming, I was still surprised. Does that make sense?? KC gives us another cute, cozy mystery and a little peek into the literary world.
I’m thrilled with the direction Mike & Jonathan’s relationship is heading. They make an adorable couple! As with the other books, the sexy scenes are FTB and, surprisingly, I liked it that way!
*****
POV... third person
Standalone or series... book 3 of series but can be read as a standalone
Hangover... no
Recommend... yes
Reread... sure
July 23, 2020
This is hands down my favorite book in the Merrychurch Mystery series!! Such an incredibly entertaining read. It never dragged, the pacing was simply excellent and the murder plot very well thought out. There were several valid, intriguing suspects and enough misleading bread crumbs to keep me guessing. I also loved that we learned more about some of the recurring secondary characters. No one is ever really a safe bet since everyone in our beloved small country village seems to have their secrets, though some of them far more abhorrent than others.
Jonathan and Mike are wonderfully busy with sleuthing as always but still manage to find the time to make some important decisions about their relationship, which has come under some strain because of Jon’s dear old Dad. As always, they are adorably earnest, and effective, in their Sherlock & Watson dynamic and still a big part of why I love this series so much.
The author has an amazing knack for drawing authentic, fascinating, and lovable characters from all walks of life and a great eye for detail when setting the stage for her stories. I like the consistency and by now the familiarity of Merrychurch and its inhabitants, and returning there for this latest murder mystery was a lot of fun. I sincerely hope this wasn’t goodbye.
Jonathan and Mike are wonderfully busy with sleuthing as always but still manage to find the time to make some important decisions about their relationship, which has come under some strain because of Jon’s dear old Dad. As always, they are adorably earnest, and effective, in their Sherlock & Watson dynamic and still a big part of why I love this series so much.
The author has an amazing knack for drawing authentic, fascinating, and lovable characters from all walks of life and a great eye for detail when setting the stage for her stories. I like the consistency and by now the familiarity of Merrychurch and its inhabitants, and returning there for this latest murder mystery was a lot of fun. I sincerely hope this wasn’t goodbye.
August 31, 2020
This series has been a perfect little cozy murder series, that I have thoroughly enjoyed. The characters are so complex in each story and this one was no different. I love Jonathon and Mike and how well they work together. Even when they aren’t supposed to be lol.
As you guessed, Jonathan and Mike are at it again. Only they weren’t expecting it. Of course, they didn’t expect it any time, but still. They just figured it was going to be a wonderful literary festival, with all kinds of authors and others to speak about their books and for everyone to have a good time with it. But the main attraction to this event is an author that many know. And none like. She’s rude, crass, spiteful and much more. There are many who want to punch her or more, even Jonathon and Mike, to a point. She’s pushed everyone’s buttons in this event, and it technically hasn’t started yet. So when she winds up dead, not many are surprised. But it’s the list of suspects and why that has Mike and Jonathon and DI Graham shocked. Because the more they dig, the more they are finding out about people in their village, and quite a few are not as innocent as they seem. And the true killer may bring them to their knees.
I really have enjoyed this series so much. I love cozy mysteries as well as the hard stuff. And this series has been such a new and exciting side to K.C.’s writing. I love how the characters are in this little village. Everyone seems to know everyone, and while at times that can be annoying, it’s been written to also be a little family, where everyone seems to have each other’s backs. Even when having to face hard truths they don’t want to. And Mike and Jonathon had a few they didn’t want to face. Or see if it was factual or not. But not only was the mystery itself so good, it was the little surprises along with it that made this even better. It made things so real and so fun. And to see someone having to more or less suck a lemon on some things, made it even better. You’ll see what I mean.
I enjoyed trying to figure out who did it myself. I was as shocked as Mike and Jonathon in this one. I never figured it to be who it was, but it makes sense. It’s sad when it’s all put together, because murders are, even to nasty people, but it was a blast to see them all working together again. Especially when a certain DI had to come in on the scene and they all undermined everything he said. It was great.
If you haven’t had a chance to read this series, you are missing out. It’s fun and such a good mystery. I hope K.C. plans to write more in the future.
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As you guessed, Jonathan and Mike are at it again. Only they weren’t expecting it. Of course, they didn’t expect it any time, but still. They just figured it was going to be a wonderful literary festival, with all kinds of authors and others to speak about their books and for everyone to have a good time with it. But the main attraction to this event is an author that many know. And none like. She’s rude, crass, spiteful and much more. There are many who want to punch her or more, even Jonathon and Mike, to a point. She’s pushed everyone’s buttons in this event, and it technically hasn’t started yet. So when she winds up dead, not many are surprised. But it’s the list of suspects and why that has Mike and Jonathon and DI Graham shocked. Because the more they dig, the more they are finding out about people in their village, and quite a few are not as innocent as they seem. And the true killer may bring them to their knees.
I really have enjoyed this series so much. I love cozy mysteries as well as the hard stuff. And this series has been such a new and exciting side to K.C.’s writing. I love how the characters are in this little village. Everyone seems to know everyone, and while at times that can be annoying, it’s been written to also be a little family, where everyone seems to have each other’s backs. Even when having to face hard truths they don’t want to. And Mike and Jonathon had a few they didn’t want to face. Or see if it was factual or not. But not only was the mystery itself so good, it was the little surprises along with it that made this even better. It made things so real and so fun. And to see someone having to more or less suck a lemon on some things, made it even better. You’ll see what I mean.
I enjoyed trying to figure out who did it myself. I was as shocked as Mike and Jonathon in this one. I never figured it to be who it was, but it makes sense. It’s sad when it’s all put together, because murders are, even to nasty people, but it was a blast to see them all working together again. Especially when a certain DI had to come in on the scene and they all undermined everything he said. It was great.
If you haven’t had a chance to read this series, you are missing out. It’s fun and such a good mystery. I hope K.C. plans to write more in the future.
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August 12, 2020
Mike and Jonathon are back, this time to stick their noses into a murder (of an AUTHOR of all people) that occurs at a literary convention (of all places). I love the humor in this, considering how conventions fit so prominently into our little indie MM world. And hey, if I can't get to a con in real life, I'm happy to dip into the hijinks of one here.
The usual cast of characters is back to entertain (even the constable and DI), as well as a lengthy list of suspects. The sleuthing kept me on my toes, as did the progression and resolution of their relationship, and nope, I didn't figure out the whodunit right away.
The Merrychurch Mysteries have been a burst of fun in dreary times. I love a good cozy mystery, and K.C. Wells has delivered that three times over. While I am disappointed to see this series come to an end, it was a wonderful wrap-up with no loose ends and an HEA with a wide-open future for Mike and Jonathon (and a couple of others). Even Jonathon's stuffy dad was mollified. What more could I ask for?
The usual cast of characters is back to entertain (even the constable and DI), as well as a lengthy list of suspects. The sleuthing kept me on my toes, as did the progression and resolution of their relationship, and nope, I didn't figure out the whodunit right away.
The Merrychurch Mysteries have been a burst of fun in dreary times. I love a good cozy mystery, and K.C. Wells has delivered that three times over. While I am disappointed to see this series come to an end, it was a wonderful wrap-up with no loose ends and an HEA with a wide-open future for Mike and Jonathon (and a couple of others). Even Jonathon's stuffy dad was mollified. What more could I ask for?
January 8, 2021
This third cozy murder of the series takes place less than a year from when the author introduced (wandering award wining photo-journalist) Jonathon de Mountford to (retired PD-due-to injuries) Mike Tattersall. A vitriolic murder victim is done away in an 'almost done-to-death' literary festival setting ... but not before alluding to a whole lot of historical secrets, lies and cover-ups for Merrychurch locals and visiting festival invitees. 3 stars; with half a star deducted for an over-precipitous development to the MC's relational arc IMHO .
February 6, 2021
A solid and enjoyable addition to the Merrychurch Mysteries series. I do recommend starting with book number one to help establish location, characters and relationships.
Three parts to this review: the murder mystery, Johnathan and Mike's love story, and Johnathan's relationship with his father.
Starting with the murder mystery. This series falls solidly into the "cozy" sub-genre. The quintessential quiet village or town, where every one is in everyone else's business, and people seem to be murdered at what would be quite an alarming rate in real life. The protagonists (Johnathan and Mike) do get along with the local constabulary, but the local constabulary isn't allowed to investigate murders and none of them get along with the DI who is brought in. And as with cozy mysteries, it's not to hard to figure out the "who done it". But that's part of the charm.
And there is Mike and Johnathan's romance - super sweet, with a bit of heat, and great rapport. They aren't a perfect couple, they are horny as a couple teenagers, but their personalities simply click and I loved reading their repartee and banter.
As with all cozy mysteries, there's at least one additional sour grape in the idyllic setting. The sub-thread in this series is Johnathan's relationship with his austere father. His father expects Johnathan to have a traditional hetro marriage and produce an heir to continue the de Mountford lineage. A potential wife had even been selected. This is a problem and one Johnathan solves with a bit of creative thinking and help from his best friend (and potential wife).
If you enjoy cozy mysteries, quiet English countrysides, and a sweet romance, I would recommend this series. Do start with book one if you haven't.
Three parts to this review: the murder mystery, Johnathan and Mike's love story, and Johnathan's relationship with his father.
Starting with the murder mystery. This series falls solidly into the "cozy" sub-genre. The quintessential quiet village or town, where every one is in everyone else's business, and people seem to be murdered at what would be quite an alarming rate in real life. The protagonists (Johnathan and Mike) do get along with the local constabulary, but the local constabulary isn't allowed to investigate murders and none of them get along with the DI who is brought in. And as with cozy mysteries, it's not to hard to figure out the "who done it". But that's part of the charm.
And there is Mike and Johnathan's romance - super sweet, with a bit of heat, and great rapport. They aren't a perfect couple, they are horny as a couple teenagers, but their personalities simply click and I loved reading their repartee and banter.
As with all cozy mysteries, there's at least one additional sour grape in the idyllic setting. The sub-thread in this series is Johnathan's relationship with his austere father. His father expects Johnathan to have a traditional hetro marriage and produce an heir to continue the de Mountford lineage. A potential wife had even been selected. This is a problem and one Johnathan solves with a bit of creative thinking and help from his best friend (and potential wife).
If you enjoy cozy mysteries, quiet English countrysides, and a sweet romance, I would recommend this series. Do start with book one if you haven't.
September 10, 2023
The best of the series, IMO. I really enjoyed this amateur sleuth murder mystery series and this story was terrific. What better than the murder of an author? LOL In this case, the murderer was the person I guessed from the beginning but I didn't get the full motive until more was revealed. Nevertheless the author was very clever in dropping hints and weaving in conjecture with fact to spin readers around a few times.
On the personal side, the love between Mike and Jonathan is so sweet There's plans for the future that gave me the warm and fuzzy feels, always a sign of a good book. One other note: the author created the feel of a Miss Jane Marple mystery with the cozy English countryside village, the all-knowing vicar's wife, the tea shop owner, and of course the lord of the manor and his bar owner boyfriend.
Loved this!
On the personal side, the love between Mike and Jonathan is so sweet There's plans for the future that gave me the warm and fuzzy feels, always a sign of a good book. One other note: the author created the feel of a Miss Jane Marple mystery with the cozy English countryside village, the all-knowing vicar's wife, the tea shop owner, and of course the lord of the manor and his bar owner boyfriend.
Loved this!
June 6, 2025
And this is the last book in this series - I'm going to miss these guys. These books are really well done cozy mystery!!!!
K.C. did an amazing job, full worked out mystery plot. I have to admit, in this one I found the killer waaay before the guys but still, there was so much going on.
The series ends here - which is on one hand the perfect conclusion - but I'm going to miss all people of Merrychurch.
Lovely, lovely series!
K.C. did an amazing job, full worked out mystery plot. I have to admit, in this one I found the killer waaay before the guys but still, there was so much going on.
The series ends here - which is on one hand the perfect conclusion - but I'm going to miss all people of Merrychurch.
Lovely, lovely series!
June 23, 2025
An interesting but predictable murder mystery- Lots of suspects- who killed the unlike able mystery writer who tended to write stories about village residents that were thinly veiled- almost open accusations of wrongdoing that someone finally had enough of! For me the constant intrusion of Jonathan and Mikes romantic adventures were unnecessary and too much information. I don’t mind a bit of sexual content in a novel but this was too much.
November 28, 2021
I'm so sad this trilogy is over! It was a beautiful ending but I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye to Jonathon and Mike :'(
If you're ever in the mood for a feel-good, low angst, murder-mystery novel set in a small town in the UK where a lord of the manor and ex-detective are snooping around trying to solve murders before the police's backs... I would recommend you pick this one up!
If you're ever in the mood for a feel-good, low angst, murder-mystery novel set in a small town in the UK where a lord of the manor and ex-detective are snooping around trying to solve murders before the police's backs... I would recommend you pick this one up!
March 20, 2022
Out of the three it was the least enjoyable to read in my opinion. I felt like quite a few points were left unanswered and the overall progression was repetitive. The sex scenes especially felt extremely orchestrated, always at the end of a chapter and with the same dynamics. Also not really sure about the murderer’s back story, I found quite confusing.
August 12, 2020
Another amazing cute cozy mystery. This is my favorite of this series. I love seeing how Mike and Jonathan relationship is growing. I just love how KC Wells kept me interested throughout this story. The writing is so amazing and I am just loving this perfect ending to this series.
August 19, 2020
A nice ending to this series.
I wish there were more stories about Jonathan and Mike but I guess you can only have so many murders in a little village.
I did guess the murderer this time. So pleased that I picked up on the little clues.
I wish there were more stories about Jonathan and Mike but I guess you can only have so many murders in a little village.
I did guess the murderer this time. So pleased that I picked up on the little clues.
August 19, 2020
The Merrychurch Mysteries keep getting better! I’ve seen other reviewers saying that this third one concludes the series, but I hope that’s not true. There’s still sleuthing to do and kids to raise 😊.
August 19, 2020
Another good outing from Jonathan and Mike.
A good balance between the development of their relationship- though we did go leaps and bounds in this one - and the complexities of the murder.
A typical small town murder - most everyone has a reason to kill her!
A good balance between the development of their relationship- though we did go leaps and bounds in this one - and the complexities of the murder.
A typical small town murder - most everyone has a reason to kill her!
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August 23, 2020
I loved this. I've enjoyed the whole series.
September 17, 2020
storyline: ****
main characters: *****
side characters: ****
world building: ****
editing: ****
main characters: *****
side characters: ****
world building: ****
editing: ****
January 9, 2021
Great cosy mystery series in true British style. Well written with likable characters. Pretty much read all three books in one go, hope there's more.
June 7, 2021
The mystery part was taking a little more of a backseat than in the other parts, I thought, but it was a delightful book. Again, no relationship drama, just some developments.
March 4, 2023
I really enjoyed this trilogy. Sorry to seeit end. Well written with well developed characters.
August 12, 2020
My two favorite amateur sleuths are back and at it again in the small village of Merrychurch. Jonathon and Mike are as inquisitive as ever—read “nosy”—and along with some wonderful secondary characters, none of whom would ever “gossip” you understand, this third installment in the ‘Merrychurch Mysteries’ series is another winner.
I had to wonder whether the author wrote this story with a little tongue in cheek seeing as it revolves around the murder of a famous author during a literary convention in Merrychurch. *grins* Let’s just say that the author who was murdered more than deserved it and the list of suspects just grew and grew. She wasn’t a nice woman, certainly not like Ms. Wells, and this author seemed to enjoy being nasty and gossiping up a storm.
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
I had to wonder whether the author wrote this story with a little tongue in cheek seeing as it revolves around the murder of a famous author during a literary convention in Merrychurch. *grins* Let’s just say that the author who was murdered more than deserved it and the list of suspects just grew and grew. She wasn’t a nice woman, certainly not like Ms. Wells, and this author seemed to enjoy being nasty and gossiping up a storm.
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
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