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Pancake House Mystery #8
A Wrinkle in Thyme
Sarah Fox continues her USA Today bestselling series with a delicious new cozy mystery set around the Flip Side pancake house in the quirky beach town of Wildwood Cove—a treat for fans of culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke.
Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . .
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. Wildwood Cove’s museum is also getting a new lease of life thanks to a longtime resident’s generous bequest. Several locals, including Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, offer to transfer artifacts to the beautiful restored Victorian that will become the museum’s home. But there’s an unappetizing development when a volunteer, Jane Fassbinder, is found dead—bludgeoned with an antique clothes iron.
Marley can never resist a piping hot mystery, and this one seems especially intriguing. Jane had recently unearthed some love letters from the Jack of Diamonds, a notorious thief who plagued Wildwood Cove over a century ago. As more locals meet with dangerous “accidents,” it seems that someone is determined to keep that correspondence buried deep in the past. And unless Marley can sift through the likely suspects, she too could end up being nothing but history. . . .
Includes pancake recipes right from the Flip Side menu!
Praise for Sarah Fox’s Wine and Punishment
“Readers will cheer this brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hits all the right notes—a unique setting, friends and family, an intriguing mystery, and even the promise of romance.”
—Sofie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Second Chance Cat mysteries.
“Draws readers into the fold of suspects in Shady Creek and doesn’t let go until the culprit is uncovered. There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you’ll think you have the mystery figured out, but the surprises keep coming!”
—USA Today bestselling author Amy M. Reade
Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . .
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. Wildwood Cove’s museum is also getting a new lease of life thanks to a longtime resident’s generous bequest. Several locals, including Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, offer to transfer artifacts to the beautiful restored Victorian that will become the museum’s home. But there’s an unappetizing development when a volunteer, Jane Fassbinder, is found dead—bludgeoned with an antique clothes iron.
Marley can never resist a piping hot mystery, and this one seems especially intriguing. Jane had recently unearthed some love letters from the Jack of Diamonds, a notorious thief who plagued Wildwood Cove over a century ago. As more locals meet with dangerous “accidents,” it seems that someone is determined to keep that correspondence buried deep in the past. And unless Marley can sift through the likely suspects, she too could end up being nothing but history. . . .
Includes pancake recipes right from the Flip Side menu!
Praise for Sarah Fox’s Wine and Punishment
“Readers will cheer this brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hits all the right notes—a unique setting, friends and family, an intriguing mystery, and even the promise of romance.”
—Sofie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Second Chance Cat mysteries.
“Draws readers into the fold of suspects in Shady Creek and doesn’t let go until the culprit is uncovered. There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you’ll think you have the mystery figured out, but the surprises keep coming!”
—USA Today bestselling author Amy M. Reade
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2021
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Sarah Fox
23 books733 followersSarah Fox, writer of cozy mysteries, was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she developed a love for mysteries at a young age. When not writing novels or working as a legal writer she is often reading her way through a stack of books or spending time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel.
Sarah is the author of the Literary Pub Mysteries, the Pancake House Mysteries, and the Music Lover's Mysteries.
Sarah is the author of the Literary Pub Mysteries, the Pancake House Mysteries, and the Music Lover's Mysteries.
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June 20, 2021
A Wrinkle in Thyme is the 8th book in the Pancake House Mystery series. I find this series to be entertaining and have enjoyed each book in the series. This is a fun, quick read, and fans of the series will not be disappointed. Marley and Brett are settling into marriage well, but it hasn't seemed to help Marley's problem with finding a dead body or stumbling into solving a murder. The characters in this series are well developed and I find that they all add something to each plot/story. This time around, the Wildwood Cove Museum is about to open when the director is found murder and some potentially historic letters are missing. To top that off, Tommy is the victim of a hit and run, and Marley has to determine if that crime is connected to the murder.
There are plenty of clues and suspects for both the murder and the hit and run. As Marley asks questions and uncovers clues, several more incidents happen that may seemingly be connected to the murder. There are enough clues for the reader to sift through that will keep them on their toes. I like that Marley keeps the police engaged and informed of what she uncovers. The police in this series are well-liked members of the community and are depicted as doing their jobs in an objective manner. Both crimes are resolved in the end and the killer was on my list of suspects (but not near the top) but the motive was nowhere on my radar.
This is an enjoyable series. It is set in a delightful small town in the pacific northwest, with likable, well-developed characters and solid mysteries. I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington Books, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
There are plenty of clues and suspects for both the murder and the hit and run. As Marley asks questions and uncovers clues, several more incidents happen that may seemingly be connected to the murder. There are enough clues for the reader to sift through that will keep them on their toes. I like that Marley keeps the police engaged and informed of what she uncovers. The police in this series are well-liked members of the community and are depicted as doing their jobs in an objective manner. Both crimes are resolved in the end and the killer was on my list of suspects (but not near the top) but the motive was nowhere on my radar.
This is an enjoyable series. It is set in a delightful small town in the pacific northwest, with likable, well-developed characters and solid mysteries. I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington Books, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
August 13, 2021
A WRINKLE IN THYME, the eighth Pancake House Mystery by Sarah Fox, is a delightful mystery full of interesting characters, a lovely coastal setting, and enough talk of food to keep readers craving more.
In A WRINKLE IN THYME, Marley volunteers to help get the Wildwood Cove Museum situated in its new location in time for the town’s Wild West Days Festival. All goes well until the interim director of the museum is murdered, and historical documents are feared stolen. In addition, Marley’s assistant chef at the Pancake House Tommy is a victim of a hit and run. Marley feels fully invested in solving these crimes and does all she can to find answers.
As always, the mysteries surrounding Jane’s death and Tommy’s accident are well thought out, evenly paced, and compelling from start to finish. Marley questions how they might be connected, and this makes the puzzle all the more difficult to figure out. There are several reasonable suspects, clues, and red herrings, but I did not see the motive coming. I really enjoyed the bits about the century old love letters and how they played into the current events. I love Marley because she is so genuine but also oh-so nosey, and her husband Brett’s loyal indulgence of her. The supporting characters add lots of color and entertainment value.
Alas, this is the last adventure featuring restaurateur Marley, and I will greatly miss this series and its characters. Bookworms, do yourself a favor and read this series; you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended for its Pacific Northwest setting and strong culinary influence. Recipes included.
I received an ARC of this title from the author and Lyric Press (Kensington Books) through NetGalley and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.
In A WRINKLE IN THYME, Marley volunteers to help get the Wildwood Cove Museum situated in its new location in time for the town’s Wild West Days Festival. All goes well until the interim director of the museum is murdered, and historical documents are feared stolen. In addition, Marley’s assistant chef at the Pancake House Tommy is a victim of a hit and run. Marley feels fully invested in solving these crimes and does all she can to find answers.
As always, the mysteries surrounding Jane’s death and Tommy’s accident are well thought out, evenly paced, and compelling from start to finish. Marley questions how they might be connected, and this makes the puzzle all the more difficult to figure out. There are several reasonable suspects, clues, and red herrings, but I did not see the motive coming. I really enjoyed the bits about the century old love letters and how they played into the current events. I love Marley because she is so genuine but also oh-so nosey, and her husband Brett’s loyal indulgence of her. The supporting characters add lots of color and entertainment value.
Alas, this is the last adventure featuring restaurateur Marley, and I will greatly miss this series and its characters. Bookworms, do yourself a favor and read this series; you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended for its Pacific Northwest setting and strong culinary influence. Recipes included.
I received an ARC of this title from the author and Lyric Press (Kensington Books) through NetGalley and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.
September 19, 2021
Seems not as good as all the others in this series. Seemed rushed, like the author was ready to end this series, lost her love for the characters. Since this is the final book I think I'm right. It was obvious very early on in the book that the camera being stolen was because someone wanted the pictures gone.
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October 31, 2021
4 stelle e mezza
Come al solito è stata una piacevole lettura, ma stavolta mi è sembrato ovvio dove si dovesse andare a cercare il colpevole e a grandi linee quale fosse il movente. Comunque sia, spero che la serie continui sebbene mi sembra che in futuro la protagonista non avrà sempre molte occasioni di indagare liberamente (sono criptica, lo so, ma non voglio fare spoiler).
Come al solito è stata una piacevole lettura, ma stavolta mi è sembrato ovvio dove si dovesse andare a cercare il colpevole e a grandi linee quale fosse il movente. Comunque sia, spero che la serie continui sebbene mi sembra che in futuro la protagonista non avrà sempre molte occasioni di indagare liberamente (sono criptica, lo so, ma non voglio fare spoiler).
September 6, 2021
A Wrinkle In Thyme
Pancake House Mystery, Book #8
Sarah Fox
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Sarah Fox continues her USA Today bestselling series with a delicious new cozy mystery set around the Flip Side pancake house in the quirky beach town of Wildwood Cove—a treat for fans of culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke.
Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . .
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. Wildwood Cove’s museum is also getting a new lease of life thanks to a longtime resident’s generous bequest. Several locals, including Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, offer to transfer artifacts to the beautiful restored Victorian that will become the museum’s home. But there’s an unappetizing development when a volunteer, Jane Fassbinder, is found dead—bludgeoned with an antique clothes iron.
Marley can never resist a piping hot mystery, and this one seems especially intriguing. Jane had recently unearthed some love letters from the Jack of Diamonds, a notorious thief who plagued Wildwood Cove over a century ago. As more locals meet with dangerous “accidents,” it seems that someone is determined to keep that correspondence buried deep in the past. And unless Marley can sift through the likely suspects, she too could end up being nothing but history. . . .
Includes pancake recipes right from the Flip Side menu!
Praise for Sarah Fox’s Wine and Punishment
“Readers will cheer this brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hits all the right notes—a unique setting, friends and family, an intriguing mystery, and even the promise of romance.”
—Sofie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Second Chance Cat mysteries.
“Draws readers into the fold of suspects in Shady Creek and doesn’t let go until the culprit is uncovered. There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you’ll think you have the mystery figured out, but the surprises keep coming!”
—USA Today bestselling author Amy M. Reade (Amazon)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Marley is enjoying getting ready for the Wild West Days, a celebration honoring Wildwood Cove. But, there is a murder and a hit-n-run
accident and Marley finds herself involved in both. She will have to rely on her wits and the help of her employees to try and figure it out.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and it took me on a great adventure, one I did not want to end. The mystery was well plotted and not easily solved. I had the killer on my radar, along with a couple of other people.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I really like Marley and her friends, they feel like friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
Pancake House Mystery, Book #8
Sarah Fox
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Sarah Fox continues her USA Today bestselling series with a delicious new cozy mystery set around the Flip Side pancake house in the quirky beach town of Wildwood Cove—a treat for fans of culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke.
Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . .
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. Wildwood Cove’s museum is also getting a new lease of life thanks to a longtime resident’s generous bequest. Several locals, including Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, offer to transfer artifacts to the beautiful restored Victorian that will become the museum’s home. But there’s an unappetizing development when a volunteer, Jane Fassbinder, is found dead—bludgeoned with an antique clothes iron.
Marley can never resist a piping hot mystery, and this one seems especially intriguing. Jane had recently unearthed some love letters from the Jack of Diamonds, a notorious thief who plagued Wildwood Cove over a century ago. As more locals meet with dangerous “accidents,” it seems that someone is determined to keep that correspondence buried deep in the past. And unless Marley can sift through the likely suspects, she too could end up being nothing but history. . . .
Includes pancake recipes right from the Flip Side menu!
Praise for Sarah Fox’s Wine and Punishment
“Readers will cheer this brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hits all the right notes—a unique setting, friends and family, an intriguing mystery, and even the promise of romance.”
—Sofie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Second Chance Cat mysteries.
“Draws readers into the fold of suspects in Shady Creek and doesn’t let go until the culprit is uncovered. There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you’ll think you have the mystery figured out, but the surprises keep coming!”
—USA Today bestselling author Amy M. Reade (Amazon)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Marley is enjoying getting ready for the Wild West Days, a celebration honoring Wildwood Cove. But, there is a murder and a hit-n-run
accident and Marley finds herself involved in both. She will have to rely on her wits and the help of her employees to try and figure it out.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and it took me on a great adventure, one I did not want to end. The mystery was well plotted and not easily solved. I had the killer on my radar, along with a couple of other people.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I really like Marley and her friends, they feel like friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
July 20, 2021
Number eight in the “A Pancake House Mystery” series, A Wrinkle in Thyme is a fun, entertaining, and delightful cozy. I adore the Flip Side pancake house. Marley is a strong, independent, and somewhat nosy main character that never ceases to give readers more than a few moments of unease when she starts investigating a murder. Wildwood Coves museum has been given a new life in a renovated victorian, but this is not without controversy. When the museum’s temporary manager is killed, and some antique letters disappear, Marley jumps in to uncover the motive and the killer and discovers some remarkable history along the way.
Characters in this series have always been enjoyable. Readers can easily empathize with one or more, and new readers will find a character that will have them smiling at every mention. The suspects this time around are a new group to Marley and company, and they are also new to the Flip Side. Typically, new customers at the pancake house would make everyone happy, but this time, no one is sure if it’s good or bad. Evidence points in several directions, and some very good red herrings keep readers guessing to the end. Catching the killer leads to action and danger for Marley and friends and almost costs more than one their lives. Marley uncovers not only a killer but a bit of history that no one knew about previously.
A Wrinkle in Thyme will have the reader’s stomach growling with the thought of those delicious meals at the Flip Side. The recipes in the back of the book are yummy, and anyone who likes to try new food will want to create these delights at least once. There is enough action to keep readers happy, resolutions that are unquestionable, and a future for Marley that will elate readers. There is a need in our world today for a few hours of contentment, and this book, as well as the entire series, will give them this and so much more.
Characters in this series have always been enjoyable. Readers can easily empathize with one or more, and new readers will find a character that will have them smiling at every mention. The suspects this time around are a new group to Marley and company, and they are also new to the Flip Side. Typically, new customers at the pancake house would make everyone happy, but this time, no one is sure if it’s good or bad. Evidence points in several directions, and some very good red herrings keep readers guessing to the end. Catching the killer leads to action and danger for Marley and friends and almost costs more than one their lives. Marley uncovers not only a killer but a bit of history that no one knew about previously.
A Wrinkle in Thyme will have the reader’s stomach growling with the thought of those delicious meals at the Flip Side. The recipes in the back of the book are yummy, and anyone who likes to try new food will want to create these delights at least once. There is enough action to keep readers happy, resolutions that are unquestionable, and a future for Marley that will elate readers. There is a need in our world today for a few hours of contentment, and this book, as well as the entire series, will give them this and so much more.
August 15, 2023
Thank you to the author for my giveaway win of this book. This series is so cozy and relaxing to me. This was an easy, fun read. I especially love the setting.
August 13, 2021
WHAT is going on with all the cozy MC's lately? It is like they all have taken stupid pills and do things that are really out of character for them. Also, let's talk about how all the people around them are both encouraging them AND LETTING THEM DO THEM [Really Brett? It is okay to just let Marley run into a yard of a convicted felon to look at what he was burning because said felon couldn't POSSIBLY COME BACK? Sigh]!! Also...have the cops lost their everlovingminds? Seriously? Ray has always shown great restraint when it has come to Marley's snooping, but he has never let it go this far, and to be honest, I am disappointed.
Let's just say it out loud - I am disappointed in this whole book. I absolutely love this series and may or may not have yelled out loud when I saw that this book was being released [and then yelled out loud again when it came up on NetGalley]. I love the characters and the stories and I love that Marley does her work BEFORE sleuthing [thankfully, that has not yet changed]. In this story, we meet some really great new people [Winnifred is AWESOME], have a few really tense moments and some moments of joy! So what is the problem you say? Marley is the problem. She has always been nosy [and this is not a criticism as I am nosy myself] and I absolutely love her commitment and friendship with her employees [who are really more friends than just people who work at The Flip Side] - the whole Tommy story was so heartwarming, but her nosiness and unwillingness to listen to those around her that know more than she does is really amped up in this one. It is like she took stupid pills, or pills that change who you really are at the beginning and by the end, she was a different person. It was disconcerting and disappointing. Also, the fact that the mystery was fairly easy [knew the who right away, knew the side stories right away, did not know the why, and that is what kept it at 3 stars - also thought the reveal was VERY well done, and the fact that both Marley and Brett take time to talk about their future and their plans and how they needed to go about it was very well done], and I was frustrated for most of the book because it seemed to drag and then with Marley doing all her foolishness, I also spent a lot of time shaking my head. So very disappointed.
It is tough when you love a series and there comes along a book that is just meh for you [it happens and what is meh for me may be excellent for you, so keep that in mind. I don't write reviews to discourage people from reading a book {most of the time anyway}, I write them to share what was wrong or right for me as a reader]; that doesn't mean you hate the series now or that you'll never read another book by the author - for me, that is far from the truth. I will still eagerly await the next in the series and yell out loud when it appears - because that is what we readers do.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Fox, and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Let's just say it out loud - I am disappointed in this whole book. I absolutely love this series and may or may not have yelled out loud when I saw that this book was being released [and then yelled out loud again when it came up on NetGalley]. I love the characters and the stories and I love that Marley does her work BEFORE sleuthing [thankfully, that has not yet changed]. In this story, we meet some really great new people [Winnifred is AWESOME], have a few really tense moments and some moments of joy! So what is the problem you say? Marley is the problem. She has always been nosy [and this is not a criticism as I am nosy myself] and I absolutely love her commitment and friendship with her employees [who are really more friends than just people who work at The Flip Side] - the whole Tommy story was so heartwarming, but her nosiness and unwillingness to listen to those around her that know more than she does is really amped up in this one. It is like she took stupid pills, or pills that change who you really are at the beginning and by the end, she was a different person. It was disconcerting and disappointing. Also, the fact that the mystery was fairly easy [knew the who right away, knew the side stories right away, did not know the why, and that is what kept it at 3 stars - also thought the reveal was VERY well done, and the fact that both Marley and Brett take time to talk about their future and their plans and how they needed to go about it was very well done], and I was frustrated for most of the book because it seemed to drag and then with Marley doing all her foolishness, I also spent a lot of time shaking my head. So very disappointed.
It is tough when you love a series and there comes along a book that is just meh for you [it happens and what is meh for me may be excellent for you, so keep that in mind. I don't write reviews to discourage people from reading a book {most of the time anyway}, I write them to share what was wrong or right for me as a reader]; that doesn't mean you hate the series now or that you'll never read another book by the author - for me, that is far from the truth. I will still eagerly await the next in the series and yell out loud when it appears - because that is what we readers do.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Fox, and Kensington Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 10, 2021
This has always been a favorite series, one that as soon as it comes out, I want to read it. This latest was the best so far. I didn't want to put it down! There's just something about old letters and solving a mystery from the past that intrigues me. I enjoyed getting to know Tommy and Sienna better and seeing how married life works for Marley and Brett. The mystery itself was well presented with just enough clues to keep you guessing. Can't wait for the next one.
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 15, 2021
I didn't particularly like this one. A lot of things happen but none of it was interesting, Marley makes bad decisions, and her reasons for getting involved are less and less believable with every book. She's nosy. Get a PI license or something, lady. Also, the reason for is extremely obvious but no one sees it until the end.
July 12, 2022
Another and possibly the last? Book in this series. A lot of changes are coming to Flipside Pancake House and Wildwood Coves. A new museum is opening up and Marley is helping to get it ready. After the discovery of some letters regarding a gentleman thief from the past, the manager of the museum is murdered and Marley is on the case.
Meanwhile business is booming at the pancake house and they need more help, but Tommy is missing and soon found hurt, meaning another mystery to solve. Is it related to the murder?
There’s progress in the relationship of Lisa and Ivan, Sienna has a surprise, Marley and Brett are looking to expand their family, and Marley drags Brett into investigating all things mystery.
This was a good book, but I was hoping that over the last few books Marley would have become more cautious and mature in her impulsive nature and realized she should not dash headlong into dangerous situations. After so many brushes with death, where’s the common sense? Having a “ mind that buzzes” and just cancel resist solving mysteries is no excuse for putting herself and others in danger, especially for a 35 year old, independent, business woman. I think the author diminishes Marley’s character by not having her show growth in this area.
Meanwhile business is booming at the pancake house and they need more help, but Tommy is missing and soon found hurt, meaning another mystery to solve. Is it related to the murder?
There’s progress in the relationship of Lisa and Ivan, Sienna has a surprise, Marley and Brett are looking to expand their family, and Marley drags Brett into investigating all things mystery.
This was a good book, but I was hoping that over the last few books Marley would have become more cautious and mature in her impulsive nature and realized she should not dash headlong into dangerous situations. After so many brushes with death, where’s the common sense? Having a “ mind that buzzes” and just cancel resist solving mysteries is no excuse for putting herself and others in danger, especially for a 35 year old, independent, business woman. I think the author diminishes Marley’s character by not having her show growth in this area.
August 16, 2021
A Wrinkle in Thyme" the 8th instalment in the "Pancake House" Mystery series by Sarah Fox. I really like this series its an entertaining easy read. Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . . I love the setting of Wildwood Cove in the pacific northwest as I can relate to it having grown up there and having family still there. The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and I loved the characters of Mrs. Winterbourne, her sister Dolly and granddaughter Krista who played a big part in the mystery. But I really enjoy the Flip Side pancake house family of Ivan, Tommy, Sienna, Leigh and Marley. I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end. I highly recommend this book/series to all my cozy lover friends. I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 20, 2021
This is a charming enjoyable series that I always look forward to returning to. The author has created a world of great charcters, fun food and always a well crafted sleuth. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity.
A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox is the 8th book in A Pancake House Mystery Series. I highly recommend this entire series. Marley is the owner of popular breakfast cafe "The Flip Side pancake house" in Wildwood Cove. The author writes of the small town as atmospheric and charming. In this next in series the town is preparing for a Wild West Days event that focuses on the town history.
When a murder occurs of a Museum volunteer Marley is involved and sure she can solve the case with her expertise at working on murder cases. Soon suspects abound and red herrings are many as Marley finds herself possibly in danger as she nears solving the case.
As always a fun read, great charcters and fun food additions . Well done to the author.
A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox is the 8th book in A Pancake House Mystery Series. I highly recommend this entire series. Marley is the owner of popular breakfast cafe "The Flip Side pancake house" in Wildwood Cove. The author writes of the small town as atmospheric and charming. In this next in series the town is preparing for a Wild West Days event that focuses on the town history.
When a murder occurs of a Museum volunteer Marley is involved and sure she can solve the case with her expertise at working on murder cases. Soon suspects abound and red herrings are many as Marley finds herself possibly in danger as she nears solving the case.
As always a fun read, great charcters and fun food additions . Well done to the author.
June 14, 2021
This is book 8 in the Pancake House Mystery series.
Newlyweds Marley & Brett are busy working their respective businesses and helping Wildwood Cove with its first ever Wild West Days festival. When the temporary local history museum director is found dead and a bundle of old letters goes missing, Marley can't resist investigating. There are other sub-plots involving beloved characters who live in this series. Each sub-plot is wrapped up and ready for new adventures in the next episode in this cozy series.
I am looking forward to the next Flip Side Pancake House mystery by Sarah Fox, and to trying these recipes!
I volunteered to read an ARC from Kensington Publishing as Lyrical Underground through Net Galley.
Release date is Aug 10,2021.
Newlyweds Marley & Brett are busy working their respective businesses and helping Wildwood Cove with its first ever Wild West Days festival. When the temporary local history museum director is found dead and a bundle of old letters goes missing, Marley can't resist investigating. There are other sub-plots involving beloved characters who live in this series. Each sub-plot is wrapped up and ready for new adventures in the next episode in this cozy series.
I am looking forward to the next Flip Side Pancake House mystery by Sarah Fox, and to trying these recipes!
I volunteered to read an ARC from Kensington Publishing as Lyrical Underground through Net Galley.
Release date is Aug 10,2021.
May 28, 2021
I had such a great time reading A Wrinkle in Thyme.
Marley is such a fun character and I enjoy watching her character grow.
There is so much going on in this book, and I couldn’t stop reading it until I was finished.
I’m a big fan of this author, so it’s always a pleasure to review one of her books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy.
I highly recommend this series to all book lovers.
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Marley is such a fun character and I enjoy watching her character grow.
There is so much going on in this book, and I couldn’t stop reading it until I was finished.
I’m a big fan of this author, so it’s always a pleasure to review one of her books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy.
I highly recommend this series to all book lovers.
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November 17, 2022
It's a good thing I've caught up with this series because I'm absolutely over the author throwing in so many random characters and not developing them enough for them to be anything more than generic. I once again couldn't follow the mystery because of so many characters and this one was the most egregious. I think I'm done with this series!
January 29, 2022
Marley McKinney-Collins owns the Flip Side pancake house, a favorite with locals and tourists alike. She's volunteering to help the historical museum move to their new home, with Jane Fassbender, a volunteer who's temporarily filling the director's position, taking the lead. While helping out, Marley can't help but hear Jane arguing with several locals -- especially Evangeline, who thinks because she has money and her family is from Wildwood Cove, can make better decisions than Jane. It seems that while Marley doesn't have a problem with Jane, others do. But then there's a donation of some old love letters, and it turns out they may be from a notorious thief nicknamed the Jack of Diamonds. Marley wants to know the contents, but she has to settle with Jane telling her that after she reads them first, she will share with Marley.
Then there's the fact that Marley's business is booming, and she needs to hire more help, as she only has two servers and two cooks. She hopes to hire someone soon, since one of her servers will be going off to college. But when Jane is murdered, everything is put on hold. Then one of Marley's employees disappears, and now she's becoming worried, wondering who would hurt her kind employee. Without trying to dig too much into the murder, she wants to help, and the only way to do that is to do some sleuthing herself. As long as she can stay under the radar, a killer won't look at her, right?...
In this latest installment of the Pancake House Mysteries, Marley is making some changes in her life -- some small, some big. But she's determined to make things work. At least until the murder occurs and her employee goes missing. Then she's trying to find answers without upsetting the sheriff, who happens to be her husband Brett's uncle Ray.
I love the fact that Marley doesn't do anything stupid, like breaking and entering, or stealing things that could turn out to be evidence. Anything she finds she shares with Ray. It's smart and keeps her on his good side. She's intelligent enough to reason things out, even if she doesn't put them together right away. (I did before she did, but then again, the clues were there and I knew what I was looking for). Marley asks questions but not intrusively, and tries to keep everyone happy so as not to damage her business reputation. It's a decent quality, and isn't annoying like some protagonists' questions are.
When Marley begins to put everything together, she figures it out almost too late. The reason for the murder becomes apparent, and as it is supposed to be, the murderer is apprehended and there is a good ending all around. There is only one thing that wasn't resolved, but I do hope to see this done in another book. All in all, an enjoyable book that can be read in one night, and worth it. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
Then there's the fact that Marley's business is booming, and she needs to hire more help, as she only has two servers and two cooks. She hopes to hire someone soon, since one of her servers will be going off to college. But when Jane is murdered, everything is put on hold. Then one of Marley's employees disappears, and now she's becoming worried, wondering who would hurt her kind employee. Without trying to dig too much into the murder, she wants to help, and the only way to do that is to do some sleuthing herself. As long as she can stay under the radar, a killer won't look at her, right?...
In this latest installment of the Pancake House Mysteries, Marley is making some changes in her life -- some small, some big. But she's determined to make things work. At least until the murder occurs and her employee goes missing. Then she's trying to find answers without upsetting the sheriff, who happens to be her husband Brett's uncle Ray.
I love the fact that Marley doesn't do anything stupid, like breaking and entering, or stealing things that could turn out to be evidence. Anything she finds she shares with Ray. It's smart and keeps her on his good side. She's intelligent enough to reason things out, even if she doesn't put them together right away. (I did before she did, but then again, the clues were there and I knew what I was looking for). Marley asks questions but not intrusively, and tries to keep everyone happy so as not to damage her business reputation. It's a decent quality, and isn't annoying like some protagonists' questions are.
When Marley begins to put everything together, she figures it out almost too late. The reason for the murder becomes apparent, and as it is supposed to be, the murderer is apprehended and there is a good ending all around. There is only one thing that wasn't resolved, but I do hope to see this done in another book. All in all, an enjoyable book that can be read in one night, and worth it. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
August 25, 2021
A Wrinkle in Thyme Earns 5/5 Frittata Fracas…Clever Entertainment!
Marley and her husband Brett are helping get situate the new digs for the Wildwood Cove Museum including moving in all the artifacts that highlight the town’s history. The Victorian had been willed to the museum and its grand opening is set for the final day of the Wild West Days event. But, all is not well. Jane Fassbender, the interim curator, has been running afoul of one too many disgruntled people: a colleague wanted the promotion given to Jane, the Wild .west Days committee complains about Jane’s overreach, the nephew of the original owner feels entitled to the property despite a judge’s ruling against his claim, and a candy heiress and major donor’s demands are a thorn in Jane’s side. Sorting through a box of donated items, Jane discovers a set of letters penned more than a hundred years by a infamous thief. So, what will be law enforcement’s focus when Jane is found bludgeoned? Marley knows where she’ll focus her attentions, but that may bother a murderer.
Sarah Fox has again penned a clever drama for the eighth book in her Pancake House Mystery series with several conflicts and an exciting discovery any of which may have a reason to commit murder. The first-person narrative, my favorite, is well-written with plenty of engaging misdirection and mayhem, endearing connections and friendships, and descriptive language for the small seaside community, eclectic characters, and mouthwatering treats. The banter reveals a lot about the various personalities, as well as presents clues, theories, and engaging emotions. Motives are plenty and suspects all seem worthy of consideration, and although I had an inkling about the motive, there were enough twists, turns, and other possible conclusions that my inner Sherlock was totally entertained and surprised. Realism is a key element for me, and Sarah did well to go beyond an engaging set of clues and avenues to explore and reasonable amateur investigative methods with side stories that add to the enjoyment: Sienna’s trepidation about going away to college, the restaurant needing to increase its employee numbers, the “family” discussion, and wild Wild West Days! All great fun along with recipes to ease that “grumbly tummy” from all the pancake, sticky bun, and frittata talk. Straight from The Flip Side’s kitchen: Raspberry Orange Pancakes, Thyme for Breakfast Frittata, and Strawberry Rhubarb Crêpes. Also enjoy a peek at chapter one from “Claret and Present Danger,” book four in her Literary Pub Mystery series.
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Kensington thru NetGalley. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
Marley and her husband Brett are helping get situate the new digs for the Wildwood Cove Museum including moving in all the artifacts that highlight the town’s history. The Victorian had been willed to the museum and its grand opening is set for the final day of the Wild West Days event. But, all is not well. Jane Fassbender, the interim curator, has been running afoul of one too many disgruntled people: a colleague wanted the promotion given to Jane, the Wild .west Days committee complains about Jane’s overreach, the nephew of the original owner feels entitled to the property despite a judge’s ruling against his claim, and a candy heiress and major donor’s demands are a thorn in Jane’s side. Sorting through a box of donated items, Jane discovers a set of letters penned more than a hundred years by a infamous thief. So, what will be law enforcement’s focus when Jane is found bludgeoned? Marley knows where she’ll focus her attentions, but that may bother a murderer.
Sarah Fox has again penned a clever drama for the eighth book in her Pancake House Mystery series with several conflicts and an exciting discovery any of which may have a reason to commit murder. The first-person narrative, my favorite, is well-written with plenty of engaging misdirection and mayhem, endearing connections and friendships, and descriptive language for the small seaside community, eclectic characters, and mouthwatering treats. The banter reveals a lot about the various personalities, as well as presents clues, theories, and engaging emotions. Motives are plenty and suspects all seem worthy of consideration, and although I had an inkling about the motive, there were enough twists, turns, and other possible conclusions that my inner Sherlock was totally entertained and surprised. Realism is a key element for me, and Sarah did well to go beyond an engaging set of clues and avenues to explore and reasonable amateur investigative methods with side stories that add to the enjoyment: Sienna’s trepidation about going away to college, the restaurant needing to increase its employee numbers, the “family” discussion, and wild Wild West Days! All great fun along with recipes to ease that “grumbly tummy” from all the pancake, sticky bun, and frittata talk. Straight from The Flip Side’s kitchen: Raspberry Orange Pancakes, Thyme for Breakfast Frittata, and Strawberry Rhubarb Crêpes. Also enjoy a peek at chapter one from “Claret and Present Danger,” book four in her Literary Pub Mystery series.
Disclosure: I received an ARC from Kensington thru NetGalley. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
February 22, 2022
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. A wealthy and longtime resident has given the town a generous bequest to update Wildwood Cove’s museum. Volunteer, Jane Fassbinder has taken over the reins as director and while sorting through some donated material, she has come across some letters, love letters, from the Jack of Diamonds, a notorious thief who plagued Wildwood Cove over a century ago. When Jane is found dead, bludgeoned with an antique clothes iron and the letters are missing, Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, jumps in to investigate. The more Marley snoops, more residents find themselves injured. One of her employees is injured in a hit and run and an elderly lady is attacked in her home. Someone is determined to keep that correspondence buried deep in the past, and unless Marley can sift through the likely suspects, she too could end up being nothing but history.
I enjoy the Pancake House Mystery series and this book was another winner. Marley is recently married, but that doesn't change her life much. She is trying to hire more people for the restaurant so she has more time to spend with her new husband, but she ramps up her sleuthing to figure out what is happening in her town. The characters in this series are well developed and I find that they all add something to each story. There are plenty of clues and suspects for both the murder and the hit and run, some helpful, some red herrings. I like that Marley keeps the police informed of what she uncovers, and doesn't take a lot of chances. The police in this series are well-liked members of the community and are depicted as doing their jobs well, not bumblers like we see in many cozy series. As the crimes are solved, I was correct about the culprit, but I had no idea of the motive. The mysteries surrounding Jane’s death and Tommy’s accident are well thought out, evenly paced, and compelling from start to finish. I was sorry to hear that this is the last book in this series, and it was definitely one I enjoyed. I definitely recommend this series to those who enjoy a well plotted culinary cozy mystery. Marguerite Gavin narrated the audiobook and does a nice job with the voices of the various characters, expression and intonation, so that the listener can identify the characters. Her pacing is wonderful and the emotion of the characters is well done as well. Definitely an enjoyable listening experience.
I enjoy the Pancake House Mystery series and this book was another winner. Marley is recently married, but that doesn't change her life much. She is trying to hire more people for the restaurant so she has more time to spend with her new husband, but she ramps up her sleuthing to figure out what is happening in her town. The characters in this series are well developed and I find that they all add something to each story. There are plenty of clues and suspects for both the murder and the hit and run, some helpful, some red herrings. I like that Marley keeps the police informed of what she uncovers, and doesn't take a lot of chances. The police in this series are well-liked members of the community and are depicted as doing their jobs well, not bumblers like we see in many cozy series. As the crimes are solved, I was correct about the culprit, but I had no idea of the motive. The mysteries surrounding Jane’s death and Tommy’s accident are well thought out, evenly paced, and compelling from start to finish. I was sorry to hear that this is the last book in this series, and it was definitely one I enjoyed. I definitely recommend this series to those who enjoy a well plotted culinary cozy mystery. Marguerite Gavin narrated the audiobook and does a nice job with the voices of the various characters, expression and intonation, so that the listener can identify the characters. Her pacing is wonderful and the emotion of the characters is well done as well. Definitely an enjoyable listening experience.
June 21, 2021
A great book to end this wonderful series! I will miss these characters and the charming town of Wildwood Cove. The town is preparing for both the grand opening of the Wildwood Cove Museum in its new location and Wild West Days. When Marley’s young employee, Tommy, doesn’t show up for work one morning and she can’t reach him by phone, she begins to think the worst. While out looking for Tommy, Marley finds police cars and an ambulance at the museum house. She discovers that Jane Fassbender, who had been overseeing the museum while the curator is on vacation, has been murdered. Marley and Brett later find Tommy in a ditch and injured after being hit by a car. Marley gets involved trying to figure out who killed Jane and who hit Tommy. Along with Jane’s murder, letters from notorious thief, Jack O’Malley (aka the Jack of Diamonds), have also gone missing. With the help of Winnifred Winncombe, who takes over Jane’s position after her murder, Marley visits with Winnifred’s cousin, Dolly, who had donated the box where the letters were found. Marley and Brett later find Dolly unconscious while a thief has broken in to look for more letters. Marley, Winnifred, and Dolly’s granddaughter, Krista, try to figure what could have been in the letters that someone didn’t want to get out. In the meantime, Marley and Brett make decisions about their future, Marley makes plans for hiring more staff at The Flip Side, and Marley’s young friend and employee, Sienna, has an intriguing new project she wants to share with Marley before she leaves for college. This was a delightful and emotional book to end this series. I will greatly miss the characters and the town as the characters have become my friends and the town a real place in my mind. I highly recommend this series!
July 13, 2021
In addition to managing The Flip Side, her pancake house restaurant, Marely Collins is also helping Jane Fassbender move the Wildwood Cove Museum into its new location. Checking in with Jane, the two examine some old letters donated by a resident and discover they could be valuable since a local celebrity had written them. But, much to Marley’s chagrin, Jane locks the letters in her desk without reading them since she has a meeting.
The following day proves to be challenging for Marely when she arrives at the Flipside and finds Tommy, assistant to head chef Ivan, missing. When there is no response to phone calls and texts, Marely goes to Tommy’s house, and his roommates report he’s not there. When Marely begins searching for Tommy, she encounters emergency vehicles with flashing lights parked in front of the museum.
The deputy tells her it is not Tommy, and when she sees Mrs. Woodcombe leaving the museum, she learns that Jane is dead.
While somewhat distracted, she keeps searching for Tommy and finds a crumpled form in a ditch just off the road. An ambulance transports Tommy, a hit and run victim, to the hospital with a broken leg and several cracked ribs.
The two incidents, murder and hit-and-run, keep Marely guessing as she figures out what’s going on. Mrs. Woodcombe discovered Jane’s body when she went to meet with Jane to inspect the letters Jane and Marely uncovered. However, a search of the museum found no sign of the letters.
Sarah Fox’s clever mystery uses red herrings, twists, and a rapid pace to hold readers’ attention throughout the story. At the same time, Ms. Fox continues to develop the community of characters that make visiting Wildwood Cove such an engaging and entertaining adventure.
The following day proves to be challenging for Marely when she arrives at the Flipside and finds Tommy, assistant to head chef Ivan, missing. When there is no response to phone calls and texts, Marely goes to Tommy’s house, and his roommates report he’s not there. When Marely begins searching for Tommy, she encounters emergency vehicles with flashing lights parked in front of the museum.
The deputy tells her it is not Tommy, and when she sees Mrs. Woodcombe leaving the museum, she learns that Jane is dead.
While somewhat distracted, she keeps searching for Tommy and finds a crumpled form in a ditch just off the road. An ambulance transports Tommy, a hit and run victim, to the hospital with a broken leg and several cracked ribs.
The two incidents, murder and hit-and-run, keep Marely guessing as she figures out what’s going on. Mrs. Woodcombe discovered Jane’s body when she went to meet with Jane to inspect the letters Jane and Marely uncovered. However, a search of the museum found no sign of the letters.
Sarah Fox’s clever mystery uses red herrings, twists, and a rapid pace to hold readers’ attention throughout the story. At the same time, Ms. Fox continues to develop the community of characters that make visiting Wildwood Cove such an engaging and entertaining adventure.
October 17, 2021
Princess Fuzzypants here: Marley and Brent are enjoying married life. The Flip Side is packed making Marley realize she may need to make some staffing additions soon. But soon becomes sooner when one of her staff is knocked out of commission by a hit and run driver. That is not all that is going on. There has been a murder at the Museum where Marley has been volunteering. The victim is a rather abrasive woman who did not understand the sting of her words. Needless to say, there are a few likely suspects and Marley feels connected to the crime.
She feels an even stronger pull when she learns that old letters she and the victim discovered are missing. She is convinced that the disappearance is connected to the murder and possibly to the hit and run. But how? What was in those letters that could be so damning that it would drive someone to murder more than one hundred years later?
As it turns out, the secret is the letters is a doozy and there will be attempts made to recover the letters before the secret is revealed. It will turn into a life and death chase. Will Marley be able to uncover the truth before something deadly occurs? As with all the other outings of this series, the reader is swept along with a good mystery and some endearing characters. I like and respect Marley. She has a good head on her shoulders and while her curiosity can put her in danger, she is never cavalier. In fact, when she realizes she might be in danger from one individual she tries to avoid confrontation. It helps build the tension and keep up the suspense. Five purrs and two paws up.
She feels an even stronger pull when she learns that old letters she and the victim discovered are missing. She is convinced that the disappearance is connected to the murder and possibly to the hit and run. But how? What was in those letters that could be so damning that it would drive someone to murder more than one hundred years later?
As it turns out, the secret is the letters is a doozy and there will be attempts made to recover the letters before the secret is revealed. It will turn into a life and death chase. Will Marley be able to uncover the truth before something deadly occurs? As with all the other outings of this series, the reader is swept along with a good mystery and some endearing characters. I like and respect Marley. She has a good head on her shoulders and while her curiosity can put her in danger, she is never cavalier. In fact, when she realizes she might be in danger from one individual she tries to avoid confrontation. It helps build the tension and keep up the suspense. Five purrs and two paws up.
August 11, 2021
I wasn’t ready to say good-bye to this series (this is the final book) but A Wrinkle in Thyme gives readers some lovely closure for Marley and friends. It’s a great balance between knowing what directions the characters are going in while giving us a few mysteries to follow. First of all, the town is opening a new museum and the volunteer coordinator for it, Jane, has been murdered. The letters she showed Marley, written by a notorious historical figure from the town, disappear the same night. Also during that same evening, Marley’s employee, Tommy, is the victim of a hit and run where the driver steals his phone, camera and wallet and leaves him in the ditch to die. Are all of these events connected? Marley is on the case, and in a way, it feels like much of the town is helping her because they know she won’t be able to let the mystery of who hurt Tommy go. Her ability to solve mysteries is well established and the pancake house serves as a great place to learn more from customers.
I liked the reflections the story had about the letters and what happened to the letter writers and how Marley appreciated what is in her life so much. The pacing was excellent, and the story flowed smoothly between the mysteries and character updates. One of my favorite things about Fox’s work is that her voice feels contemporary in a way that many of her peers miss out on, and this book stays true to form. If a series has to end, this is the way to do it.
ETA: Thanks to Kensington for the e-ARC via NetGalley!
I liked the reflections the story had about the letters and what happened to the letter writers and how Marley appreciated what is in her life so much. The pacing was excellent, and the story flowed smoothly between the mysteries and character updates. One of my favorite things about Fox’s work is that her voice feels contemporary in a way that many of her peers miss out on, and this book stays true to form. If a series has to end, this is the way to do it.
ETA: Thanks to Kensington for the e-ARC via NetGalley!
August 13, 2021
Even though this is book 8 in the 'Pancake House Mystery' series, and I have only read one other instalment I still jumped at the chance to read A Wrinkle in Thyme, finding it a fun, delightful and amusing cozy.
Marley McKinney-Collins started over in Wildwood Cove, Oregon, as a breakfast restaurant owner, following her uncle's passing and is hugely successful. With her business, Flip Side, booming, Marley is excited as this summer, Wildwood Cove is playing host to a special event, which has been given the title of Wild West Days. The museum is being given an injection of life and Marley helps to move artefacts to their new location, a white two-storey Victorian house. Then a volunteer is found dead...
Sarah Fox has created such wonderful characters for this series and this story, and the mystery uses a fabulous combo of red herrings, twists, and the furious pace to prevent any tedium from taking root. I was captivated throughout and I recommend this brilliant cozy very highly.
Disclosure: Thank you to Kensington Books for providing a digital ARC of A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox, via Netgalley for review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Marley McKinney-Collins started over in Wildwood Cove, Oregon, as a breakfast restaurant owner, following her uncle's passing and is hugely successful. With her business, Flip Side, booming, Marley is excited as this summer, Wildwood Cove is playing host to a special event, which has been given the title of Wild West Days. The museum is being given an injection of life and Marley helps to move artefacts to their new location, a white two-storey Victorian house. Then a volunteer is found dead...
Sarah Fox has created such wonderful characters for this series and this story, and the mystery uses a fabulous combo of red herrings, twists, and the furious pace to prevent any tedium from taking root. I was captivated throughout and I recommend this brilliant cozy very highly.
Disclosure: Thank you to Kensington Books for providing a digital ARC of A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox, via Netgalley for review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
July 25, 2021
This is the 8th Pancake House Mystery. It could be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the series in order as you’ll gain so much more depth to the story and insight into the main characters that appear in each book. Those characters are Marley, Brett, Leigh, Ivan, Sienna, Tommy and Lisa. There are a few others but these seven have roles in nearly every book.
Marley and Brett are married and I love how Marley has grown and her priorities have steadied over the course of the series.
I love how this mystery played out - the historical museum, Wild West days, letters from the past that tie into Wildwood Cove’s history, a hit and run, a murder, and how the author makes a classic motive for murder seem new.
I enjoy each visit to Wildwood Cove and I’m happy to recommend A Wrinkle in Thyme. The writing was good and I wanted to see what would happen next. I really enjoy the every day life parts of this book. They added to the mystery bringing this tale into my top 10 cozy mysteries so far for 2021.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
Marley and Brett are married and I love how Marley has grown and her priorities have steadied over the course of the series.
I love how this mystery played out - the historical museum, Wild West days, letters from the past that tie into Wildwood Cove’s history, a hit and run, a murder, and how the author makes a classic motive for murder seem new.
I enjoy each visit to Wildwood Cove and I’m happy to recommend A Wrinkle in Thyme. The writing was good and I wanted to see what would happen next. I really enjoy the every day life parts of this book. They added to the mystery bringing this tale into my top 10 cozy mysteries so far for 2021.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
November 15, 2021
This was another great visit with Marley, Brett and the town of Wildwood Cove. We find the town getting ready for Old West Days, a multi-day festival the town is having. In the midst of this, a new museum is being set up in the home of a long-resident who had recently passed away. Some conflicts between different parties happen, a body is discovered and a few other mysterious happenings occur. And of course, Marley can't stay out of it. But as she pokes around, she does it intelligently and doesn't do any TSTL things (ok, maybe one). And Brett is there as a listening ear, a companion on the hunt for clues and generally supporting Marley.
My favorite part, though, was the personal lives of our favorite Pancake House family and extended family that had news and revelations. The frank talk about the future between Marley and Brett was a poignant moment that I'm glad was in there.
Overall, I've enjoyed this series immensely. I'm sad to have read this is the end for Pancake House and Wildwood Cove. I hope the author puts out another short story or novella (even better- another book!) so we can peek in on their lives and futures.
My favorite part, though, was the personal lives of our favorite Pancake House family and extended family that had news and revelations. The frank talk about the future between Marley and Brett was a poignant moment that I'm glad was in there.
Overall, I've enjoyed this series immensely. I'm sad to have read this is the end for Pancake House and Wildwood Cove. I hope the author puts out another short story or novella (even better- another book!) so we can peek in on their lives and futures.
May 28, 2021
Marley owns the Flip Side pancake house in Wildwood Cove, a small seaside town where nearly everything is in easy walking distance and her newish husband, Brett, has his own outdoor business. Everyone in town is readying for the upcoming Wild West Days, especially the Wildwood Cove Museum with its grand reopening since moving into an inherited Painted Lady. A lot of donated ephemera is being checked out, including some historical letters from a local notorious pirate. Those letters seem to be lethal to a prominent volunteer as she is the victim of blunt force trauma while in her office in the museum. There's no lack of suspects and unpleasant characters!
Law enforcement is good despite being small, but Marley has a need to help, especially after some threatening incidents. No lack of misdirection, red herrings, and disquieting characters. Good sleuthing!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thanks!
Law enforcement is good despite being small, but Marley has a need to help, especially after some threatening incidents. No lack of misdirection, red herrings, and disquieting characters. Good sleuthing!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thanks!
June 13, 2021
The Wildwood Cove Museum is finally reopening in their newly inherited space. As items come in for the museum, someone has left letters written by a local outlaw more than 100 years ago. The letters are eye opening and seem to be deadly even a century later as a volunteer and other are endangered and even murdered.
Marley has to figured out who is trying to hide the Jack of Diamonds’ letters and why are they willing to kill to keep them from being read. If she doesn’t figure it out soon, more people could die to keep the letters from seeing the light of day, maybe even Marley.
I love this location on the West coast and can smell the salt air whenever I read one of the books in this series. The characters are well developed and their lives progress in each new book along with the solid whodunit. Don’t forget to check out the recipes too…Marley always shares her customer favorites!
I love this location on the West coast and can smell the salt air whenever I read one of the books in this series. The characters are well developed and their lives progress in each new book along with the solid whodunit. Don’t forget to check out the recipes too…Marley always shares her customer favorites!
August 15, 2021
A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox is the 8th book in A Pancake House Mystery Series, and another great addition. Marley McKinney is the owner of The Flip Side, a pancake house in beautiful Wildwood Cove, is getting ready for the Wild West Days to celebrate the town's history. The town is chipping in on giving artifacts to the Victorian with will be the museum new home. Unfortunately volunteer, Jane Fassbinder is found dead, and Marley is determined to find the killer. I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plot and characters. There are a lot of twists and turns that kept me reading. There is a wonderful mixture of mystery, suspense, friendship, and romance for a well-balanced story. I can not wait until the next book in the series comes out. If you love cozy mysteries, I highly recommend this book, and the whole series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 9, 2021
Marley is helping out with the new historical museum when a woman is killed and the Pancake House's cook is run down. Now, on top of trying to add new employees, she is hunting down a killer. I love how the little town constantly has special weekend events and how Marley is able to be active in all of them. This story was particularly interesting to me as it involved found letters, a possible illegitimate child, and a local legend. I will be honest, most of the plot was easy to predict, but I was still able to enjoy how the pieces of the mystery fell in place. I think that can be part of the fun of a good cozy series!
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
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