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Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries #1-6
Tea and Cupcakes: Twelve Book Cozy Mystery Collection
A collection of delectable mysteries to satisfy your deepest cozy cravings.
This twelve book cozy mystery collection contains all volumes in the following series:
Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries
Sweet Baked Mysteries
While stuffed full of cupcakes and teatime treats, these stories are certified allergy-free of the following ingredients:
No Swearing
No Gore
and No Graphic Scenes!
This twelve book cozy mystery collection contains all volumes in the following series:
Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries
Sweet Baked Mysteries
While stuffed full of cupcakes and teatime treats, these stories are certified allergy-free of the following ingredients:
No Swearing
No Gore
and No Graphic Scenes!
1193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2020
1046 people are currently reading
189 people want to read
About the author
Katherine Hayton
64 books496 followersI'm a middle-aged woman who works in insurance, doesn't have children or pets, can't drive, has lived in Christchurch my entire life, and currently reside a two-minute walk from where I was born.
For some reason, I've developed a rich fantasy life.
I like to write mysteries, some set in my hometown of Christchurch, others ninety minutes up the road in the beautiful township of Hanmer Springs, or in the quasi-fictional town of Pinetar. These mysteries range from hard-hitting psychological thrillers, through to police procedurals, or the lighter adventure of a cozy mystery.
For some reason, I've developed a rich fantasy life.
I like to write mysteries, some set in my hometown of Christchurch, others ninety minutes up the road in the beautiful township of Hanmer Springs, or in the quasi-fictional town of Pinetar. These mysteries range from hard-hitting psychological thrillers, through to police procedurals, or the lighter adventure of a cozy mystery.
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February 15, 2021
Like small towns and murders and cats enjoy every ome of these books
This is two small towns close to Christ Church both bring richness in family and friends and redemption in life that has failed in the past. The stories are fresh and full of real life just asking you to join in and stay through the bad times and murders that come up all to often for the people involved. Help find the killer before anyone else gets dragged into the plot. Stick around well worth it. Grwat stories great olots real life.
This is two small towns close to Christ Church both bring richness in family and friends and redemption in life that has failed in the past. The stories are fresh and full of real life just asking you to join in and stay through the bad times and murders that come up all to often for the people involved. Help find the killer before anyone else gets dragged into the plot. Stick around well worth it. Grwat stories great olots real life.
July 30, 2023
Not so Much Mystery as Just Cop Cases Solved
I enjoyed reading these cases - the settings, characters, and storylines. Quite intense relationship and family issues, but at least Holly communicates versus just running. I do however think she should have eventually offered to bring Esmeralda into the business and acknowledge her ownership of the recipes - that would be a win-win situation, yes? :-)
I enjoyed reading these cases - the settings, characters, and storylines. Quite intense relationship and family issues, but at least Holly communicates versus just running. I do however think she should have eventually offered to bring Esmeralda into the business and acknowledge her ownership of the recipes - that would be a win-win situation, yes? :-)
November 24, 2020
Two story sets, six books each
The two story sets are different from each other and both progress in a delightful set of intrigue. Could there be more to the stories, yes. But each is a delightful read that pulls you along with no friction. Can you figure out The Who and why before the last page?
The two story sets are different from each other and both progress in a delightful set of intrigue. Could there be more to the stories, yes. But each is a delightful read that pulls you along with no friction. Can you figure out The Who and why before the last page?
February 25, 2021
I liked the storylines and characters in these books but what I didn't like was the amount of errors in these books. I am not sure who is editing them but they do not have an understanding of the English language. It is very distracting when ready a book to have to reread parts simply due to bad editing. I would love to edit these to make them easier reads.
June 8, 2022
A great who done it mystery that doesn't seem to stop!
Every were this girl goes she finds a body!
Her & her sister own a bakery shop from her dad who passed & the recipes have a secret & they get stolen.
There's a wedding, a soup kitchen, a hair salon, and more muder!!!!!!!! A sister gets arrested what a mess! Good read for young kids but moms check first!
Every were this girl goes she finds a body!
Her & her sister own a bakery shop from her dad who passed & the recipes have a secret & they get stolen.
There's a wedding, a soup kitchen, a hair salon, and more muder!!!!!!!! A sister gets arrested what a mess! Good read for young kids but moms check first!
September 7, 2024
There are twelve books in all....the first six regarding tea and how a teashop becomes a part of the towns newest business, only to find that each one has a murder mystery attached to each story. Great writing and I loved each story. The last six books are regarding cupcakes and again a murder mystery involves each story line. This set keep me wanting more. Great job Katherine Hayton
May 14, 2021
Tea & Cupcakes: Twelve book Cozy Mystery Coll...
This 12 book Cozy Mystery was an average read overall. It didn't keep me interested in the whole plot of the series. If you like slow stories, then this is the series to read.
This 12 book Cozy Mystery was an average read overall. It didn't keep me interested in the whole plot of the series. If you like slow stories, then this is the series to read.
July 11, 2021
If you're looking for recipes in this set you'll be disappointed. The set of twelve books is divided into two stories. Each one has some eccentric characters. In the first set I found the supporting characters more interesting and the editing could use some work. The second set was more interesting to me but, was a bit in the weeds when it came to the personal relationship of the sisters. One reader said she thought they were set in the USA, however; there was a specific sentence that mentioned New Zealand. It was really hard to place them because the dialect jumped around and the description of the land/towns was not quite USA.
November 28, 2021
A must read.
I have just binge read through these books. Thoroughly enjoying every moment. If you want a nice comfortable mystery this is it. You get caught up in the chats and their lives. You won't be disappointed.
I have just binge read through these books. Thoroughly enjoying every moment. If you want a nice comfortable mystery this is it. You get caught up in the chats and their lives. You won't be disappointed.
February 9, 2021
Great read. With Covid being depressing, below zero weather, rarely any Sun, I enjoyed every minute of these mysteries. Thank you.
February 25, 2021
Read, enjoyable cozy mystery
March 9, 2021
Soft Intrigues
12 books of intrigue to read while having a wonderful cup or two of your favorite tea and favorite snack
12 books of intrigue to read while having a wonderful cup or two of your favorite tea and favorite snack
April 19, 2021
This was a very good set of books
I enjoyed this set of books. The stories were very well put together .This series was great to read while being inside during the pandemic.
I enjoyed this set of books. The stories were very well put together .This series was great to read while being inside during the pandemic.
May 17, 2021
Tea and cupcakes, perfect back ground for an almost detective.
I like an easy read with just the right intrigue too keep me interested. This series did just that. Keep writing.
I like an easy read with just the right intrigue too keep me interested. This series did just that. Keep writing.
May 19, 2021
Excellent read
Excellent books to read. Keeps you reading long after you need to stop. Such a fun series to add to your collection.
Excellent books to read. Keeps you reading long after you need to stop. Such a fun series to add to your collection.
July 8, 2021
Cosy fun
Great fun. The stories kept me wanting to keep reading to find out who did it. I thought the sergeant & Holly made a great team. Hint hint
Great fun. The stories kept me wanting to keep reading to find out who did it. I thought the sergeant & Holly made a great team. Hint hint
September 29, 2021
Great series
There were a few typos but seldom was I not sure what the author was trying to say. All. In all a great series to read
There were a few typos but seldom was I not sure what the author was trying to say. All. In all a great series to read
March 8, 2022
Fun and entertaining
Really enjoyed this series. The main characters were well depicted and the supporting ones were as well. I highly recommend.
Really enjoyed this series. The main characters were well depicted and the supporting ones were as well. I highly recommend.
May 23, 2022
Same immo
Really, who goes around playing cop. It would have been better to open up with the tea shop already built & she always find a body...
Really, who goes around playing cop. It would have been better to open up with the tea shop already built & she always find a body...
May 24, 2023
Great set of books
Two full story lines in twelve books. Well written and great characters. Murder and mayhem galore with the murderer a surprise. Enjoy!
Two full story lines in twelve books. Well written and great characters. Murder and mayhem galore with the murderer a surprise. Enjoy!
November 3, 2024
A good read
A truly enjoyable collection of stories. The characters are likeable and very good story line. The mystery is not predictable therefore more fun to read!
A truly enjoyable collection of stories. The characters are likeable and very good story line. The mystery is not predictable therefore more fun to read!
October 5, 2023
great cozy mysteries
Small town amateur sleuths help solve crimes. Leaving her job as an attorney and her ex husband in Christchurch New Zealand, Holly joins her sister in a small town. Can they save the bakery? Who tried to murder the bridegroom? So many mysteries!
Small town amateur sleuths help solve crimes. Leaving her job as an attorney and her ex husband in Christchurch New Zealand, Holly joins her sister in a small town. Can they save the bakery? Who tried to murder the bridegroom? So many mysteries!
June 16, 2021
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The problem with collections is, for example this one, I liked the first section well enough with Marjorie and Hammer Springs, but the cupcake ones after we're bland, nonsensical, even ridiculous in too many places, with a school of red herring that seldom made sense, plus the so called relationships that were ridiculously juvenile and unbelievable. So the rating is 5 for the first part but 3 for the rest. If I had realized the second part was so disappointing, I would have looked to see if first part was in collection of own, since is easier to read that way, well listen since use voice because legally blind, but still noticed typos and issues.
The problem with collections is, for example this one, I liked the first section well enough with Marjorie and Hammer Springs, but the cupcake ones after we're bland, nonsensical, even ridiculous in too many places, with a school of red herring that seldom made sense, plus the so called relationships that were ridiculously juvenile and unbelievable. So the rating is 5 for the first part but 3 for the rest. If I had realized the second part was so disappointing, I would have looked to see if first part was in collection of own, since is easier to read that way, well listen since use voice because legally blind, but still noticed typos and issues.
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