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Something Borrowed, Something Chewed: A Little Tombstone Novelette
Hank Edwards, the proprietor of Little Tombstone's Museum of the Unexplained, is finally tying the knot with his longtime ladylove, Phyllis.But when Emma tries to get Hank down the aisle on time, she discovers that someone--Hank won't say who--has attacked both Hank and his precious collection of taxidermied Chupacabras. Who has it out for Hank? And why? It's up to Emma to get to the bottom of this troubling turn of events before the long-suffering bride's big day is ruined by a mysterious stranger threatening to throw a wrench in the already-chaotic nuptials.Join Emma, Earp-the-pug, Hercules-the-potbellied pig, and precocious six-year-old Maxwell as they cooperate with the whole Little Tombstone family in making sure that Hank and Phyllis get the wedding day of their dreams.This novelette is a prequel to the next novel in the series, Tamales at High Noon, but features a complete stand-alone short mystery.
- GenresCozy MysteryFiction
58 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2020
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About the author
Celia Kinsey
27 books20 followersCelia writes quirky cozy mysteries.
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The Little Tombstone Mysteries:
The Good, the Bad, and the Pugly
Rebel Without a Claus
Lonesome Glove
Something Borrowed, Something Chewed
Tamales at High Noon
The Trifleman (Newsletter Bonus)
The Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mysteries:
Fit to Be French Fried
Hamburger Heist
Pizza Pie Puzzler
Hotdog Horrors
Stand-Alone Short Mysteries:
Gnome for Christmas
Visit celiakinsey.com to sign up for periodic updates and get sneak peeks at Celia's upcoming books.
The Little Tombstone Mysteries:
The Good, the Bad, and the Pugly
Rebel Without a Claus
Lonesome Glove
Something Borrowed, Something Chewed
Tamales at High Noon
The Trifleman (Newsletter Bonus)
The Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mysteries:
Fit to Be French Fried
Hamburger Heist
Pizza Pie Puzzler
Hotdog Horrors
Stand-Alone Short Mysteries:
Gnome for Christmas
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January 3, 2023
another Little Tombstone Mystery by Celia Kinsey in this one the old curmudgeonly Hank Edwards is getting married...But is he already married?? so it would seem as his ex wife comes to town to stop a wedding and to stop Hank from becoming a bigamist...Only to find out Hank is legally divorced and once more legally married the crazy antics continue with the whole crew in this cute short novelette.
December 10, 2020
The Little Tombstone Cozy Mysteries
...are favorites of mine. Celia Kinsey's wit and humour are just a hoot to read. Short and sweet, they tend to leave you thirsty for more. This is the third in the series I've read. Love the pug character. Typical elderly pug behavior. Great fun cozy read!!
...are favorites of mine. Celia Kinsey's wit and humour are just a hoot to read. Short and sweet, they tend to leave you thirsty for more. This is the third in the series I've read. Love the pug character. Typical elderly pug behavior. Great fun cozy read!!
September 6, 2020
Funny short story
This is part of a cozy Mystery series. Since it is very short, the Mystery is not a murder, but there is some questions that have to be solved. The characters are pretty strange and the whole thing is a little off best but it did make me want to read more of the series so good job.
This is part of a cozy Mystery series. Since it is very short, the Mystery is not a murder, but there is some questions that have to be solved. The characters are pretty strange and the whole thing is a little off best but it did make me want to read more of the series so good job.
February 7, 2021
Wedding Mayhem
Another hilarious adventure with Emma and the gang. It’s a really short story but has a lot of action. Hank is getting married finally to Phyllis. But when he is sporting a black eye, Emma has to figure out who did it and why. Enjoyed the whole series. Anxiously awaiting the next book.
Another hilarious adventure with Emma and the gang. It’s a really short story but has a lot of action. Hank is getting married finally to Phyllis. But when he is sporting a black eye, Emma has to figure out who did it and why. Enjoyed the whole series. Anxiously awaiting the next book.
August 16, 2021
I got the first book as a freebie and looking at the cover I didn’t have high hopes for it. Boy, was I wrong!! Love the characters, the town and the interactions. I was disappointed that most were just stories and not full length books. I can only hope she will continue this series and make them into books. Well worth reading.
September 5, 2020
Something ?
This is the first book that caused me to laugh so hard my husband insisted I read it to him. He was laughing too. I've never read one like it. It's really short so grab it and add some laughter to your day!
This is the first book that caused me to laugh so hard my husband insisted I read it to him. He was laughing too. I've never read one like it. It's really short so grab it and add some laughter to your day!
September 23, 2020
Cute but not engaging
Totally not plausible. I appreciate quirky characters but this seems a bit overboard. It is clean however. If you can enter into this world you may enjoy it more than I did.
Totally not plausible. I appreciate quirky characters but this seems a bit overboard. It is clean however. If you can enter into this world you may enjoy it more than I did.
October 15, 2020
A funny mystery, mis-understandings and a good who story is true! A wedding that was almost halted, for the wrong reasons. Quirky charactors! I am going back to read the 1st two stories before I go forward.
October 16, 2020
A really funny short story, loved the animals, the wedding service and the cannon. Writing is excellent. I will be reading more from this author. I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is a voluntary review
March 7, 2021
It's not that I didn't enjoy this; it was just very short. The mystery wasn't quite a mystery as such. It was just a case of the heroine being nosy. LOL. I'm really hoping her like isn't unrequited for much longer.
April 25, 2021
Funny!
Short story but definitely funny. Phyllis and Hank are getting married and his ex-wife shows up planning to disrupt the wedding believing she is still married to him. It's a comedy of errors.
Short story but definitely funny. Phyllis and Hank are getting married and his ex-wife shows up planning to disrupt the wedding believing she is still married to him. It's a comedy of errors.
June 7, 2021
Hillarious!
The residents of Little Tombstone have a patchwork of personalities that combine in a storyline that had me either shaking my head in amazement or laughing aloud. How many weddings have a pug, a pig, a cannon, and a kidnapping? What a fun read!
The residents of Little Tombstone have a patchwork of personalities that combine in a storyline that had me either shaking my head in amazement or laughing aloud. How many weddings have a pug, a pig, a cannon, and a kidnapping? What a fun read!
July 26, 2021
4 book in the series, i am trying to recall if this author is new or just reminds me of someone else??! such a cute book cover. fun read. i love mysteries .. cozy mysteries. loved these characters. i will read more from this series and this author.
July 14, 2022
Little Tombstone rocks
I love Emma and the Little Tombstone gang! The critters included! This short story has a hint of a hint about the next book, but it only makes me more eager to read #5. Action, humor, and community. Great fun!
I love Emma and the Little Tombstone gang! The critters included! This short story has a hint of a hint about the next book, but it only makes me more eager to read #5. Action, humor, and community. Great fun!
September 7, 2020
What a fun reaf- it had me laughing all the way thru
September 9, 2020
What to read when desperate
persevered.because I thought it might become good. It didnt. Uninteresting . Did I care about who hit Hank? No. Dull
persevered.because I thought it might become good. It didnt. Uninteresting . Did I care about who hit Hank? No. Dull
September 16, 2020
Bunch of goofballs
Funny story full of over the top goofy characters. Good light entertainment. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes clean, silly nonsense.
Funny story full of over the top goofy characters. Good light entertainment. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes clean, silly nonsense.
September 18, 2020
Fun read
I loved this short story! Funny, slightly mysterious, and good characters. Even though I did read the previous books to this it was easy to follow. Well done!
I loved this short story! Funny, slightly mysterious, and good characters. Even though I did read the previous books to this it was easy to follow. Well done!
September 19, 2020
Sorry, not my "cup-of-tea".
September 28, 2020
Fun
Fun Little Tombstone mystery prequel. You won't be disappointed if you read this series of books. I will read these books as they are released.
Fun Little Tombstone mystery prequel. You won't be disappointed if you read this series of books. I will read these books as they are released.
January 9, 2021
A cute short story
Well written prequel to a future story. The mayhem to the groom and subsequent marriage ceremony, reception and conclusion of the mystery follow.
Well written prequel to a future story. The mayhem to the groom and subsequent marriage ceremony, reception and conclusion of the mystery follow.
October 3, 2021
A really short story.
This was really a very short story. So it moves along nicely.. The characters are interesting , and try to over think the situation.
This was really a very short story. So it moves along nicely.. The characters are interesting , and try to over think the situation.
November 27, 2024
Cute short story with the usual suspects and shenanigans. I enjoyed it.
October 28, 2021
A short interlude with the quirky characters of Little Tombstone
I’ll admit that I have not read the first few books in the Little Tombstone series. I picked this book up on a promotion, and didn’t realise that it was not the first book until I started reading it. Aside from not mentioning the main character’s name, or indeed anything about her, until near the end of the book, Kinsey did a good job of describing the characters and the setting for a new reader.
The characters are definitely the strong point of this story. They are all quirky and well-realised, which leads naturally to the chaos which forms the mystery part of the story. This is not really a traditional cozy mystery. There’s no murder, or even a major crime to be solved. There’s no main character who has to clear her (or a friend’s) name. There’s not even a handsome but oblivious cop to raise the sexual tension. What we get instead is a crazy story of a wedding balancing on the edge of disaster while nosey main character Emma digs into secrets that nobody else seems bothered by.
The writing is clear and well-edited. The characters are fun, and the setting is intriguing. The only thing which lets this book down is the mystery. If it had been positioned as a comedy, it would easily be worth full marks, but as a cozy mystery I was left wanting more of a puzzle. I did enjoy this book, though, and will keep a look out for more from Ms Kinsey in the future.
I’ll admit that I have not read the first few books in the Little Tombstone series. I picked this book up on a promotion, and didn’t realise that it was not the first book until I started reading it. Aside from not mentioning the main character’s name, or indeed anything about her, until near the end of the book, Kinsey did a good job of describing the characters and the setting for a new reader.
The characters are definitely the strong point of this story. They are all quirky and well-realised, which leads naturally to the chaos which forms the mystery part of the story. This is not really a traditional cozy mystery. There’s no murder, or even a major crime to be solved. There’s no main character who has to clear her (or a friend’s) name. There’s not even a handsome but oblivious cop to raise the sexual tension. What we get instead is a crazy story of a wedding balancing on the edge of disaster while nosey main character Emma digs into secrets that nobody else seems bothered by.
The writing is clear and well-edited. The characters are fun, and the setting is intriguing. The only thing which lets this book down is the mystery. If it had been positioned as a comedy, it would easily be worth full marks, but as a cozy mystery I was left wanting more of a puzzle. I did enjoy this book, though, and will keep a look out for more from Ms Kinsey in the future.
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