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Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery #6
Pies and Pandemonium
A pie to die for, tangled family ties, and farmer's market folly...
Sixth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series!
Buoyed by a new baking alliance with her business neighbor, Tilly teams up with her to enter the annual berry pie competition. Coupled with her parents first visit to quaint Belle Harbor, Tilly's got her plate full. No sooner does she reconnect with her mom, than a dead body inserts itself front and center.
With the death of his father, the heir apparent to the ceramic pie plate empire is prime suspect number one. But as Tilly, and her unlikely sleuthing partner mom team up to investigate, they quickly find layers of deception buried deep in the history of the annual pie competition.
Tilly and her mom reveal the length contestants will go to for the top prize in the contest. Can they slice up this juicy mystery to serve up the killer or will they be forced to eat humble pie?
Pies and Pandemonium is Book 6 in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. No gore, swearing or cliffhangers. Can be read as a standalone.
Sixth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series!
Buoyed by a new baking alliance with her business neighbor, Tilly teams up with her to enter the annual berry pie competition. Coupled with her parents first visit to quaint Belle Harbor, Tilly's got her plate full. No sooner does she reconnect with her mom, than a dead body inserts itself front and center.
With the death of his father, the heir apparent to the ceramic pie plate empire is prime suspect number one. But as Tilly, and her unlikely sleuthing partner mom team up to investigate, they quickly find layers of deception buried deep in the history of the annual pie competition.
Tilly and her mom reveal the length contestants will go to for the top prize in the contest. Can they slice up this juicy mystery to serve up the killer or will they be forced to eat humble pie?
Pies and Pandemonium is Book 6 in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. No gore, swearing or cliffhangers. Can be read as a standalone.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2021
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Sue Hollowell
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Sue Hollowell is a wife and empty nester with a lot of mom left over. Finding a lot of time on her hands, and as a lover of mystery novels, she began telling the story of a character who appeared in her head.
The Chemical Bond is a book about Meredith Markette, a young woman who reluctantly enters into the field of law enforcement when her police officer father is killed in the line of duty. Her quest is to discover his murderer and in the meantime come to terms with a tragedy of her youth.
Will this book ever see the light of day? Maybe. Sue really likes the story and character. And writing that book taught her a ton about the publishing industry. Through this experience she has discovered a love of writing stories, and especially mysteries. She hopes you enjoy her books as much as she enjoys writing them.
She and her husband are on the search to adopt a dog, really missing her spaniels that passed a couple of years ago.
Get a free cozy story at https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nn1op4cew3
Sue Hollowell is a wife and empty nester with a lot of mom left over. Finding a lot of time on her hands, and as a lover of mystery novels, she began telling the story of a character who appeared in her head.
The Chemical Bond is a book about Meredith Markette, a young woman who reluctantly enters into the field of law enforcement when her police officer father is killed in the line of duty. Her quest is to discover his murderer and in the meantime come to terms with a tragedy of her youth.
Will this book ever see the light of day? Maybe. Sue really likes the story and character. And writing that book taught her a ton about the publishing industry. Through this experience she has discovered a love of writing stories, and especially mysteries. She hopes you enjoy her books as much as she enjoys writing them.
She and her husband are on the search to adopt a dog, really missing her spaniels that passed a couple of years ago.
Get a free cozy story at https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nn1op4cew3
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February 6, 2023
An enjoyable read
Tilly's parents visit her. I liked the characters, who leapt off the pages, so smoothly and real. These books keep revealing more about Tilly. her family and friends.
Tilly's parents visit her. I liked the characters, who leapt off the pages, so smoothly and real. These books keep revealing more about Tilly. her family and friends.
November 9, 2022
DNF, Made no Sense
I literally can’t even finish this. worst novella I’ve read all month. I stopped reading about the 50% mark because everything was so freaking chaotic. The mom was made to be erratic sounding and acting which made her seem like such a suspect for the murder. the mom behavior didn’t make sense at all half the time to who she was suppose to be as a person. Tilly literally let the victims girlfriend steal from the victims son and didn’t say a word. I just don’t understand any of this. I was just so freaking angry and irritated with this.
And furthermore, I actually like some of the previous books in this series. This book was just too out there for me. Will not be continuing the series after this one. Overall, do not recommend.
I literally can’t even finish this. worst novella I’ve read all month. I stopped reading about the 50% mark because everything was so freaking chaotic. The mom was made to be erratic sounding and acting which made her seem like such a suspect for the murder. the mom behavior didn’t make sense at all half the time to who she was suppose to be as a person. Tilly literally let the victims girlfriend steal from the victims son and didn’t say a word. I just don’t understand any of this. I was just so freaking angry and irritated with this.
And furthermore, I actually like some of the previous books in this series. This book was just too out there for me. Will not be continuing the series after this one. Overall, do not recommend.
April 15, 2023
Sweet short read, wish the mystery aspect was there more. The erratic behavior of mother just was too much and over the top, an okay read.
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August 8, 2021Tilly's life couldn't be busier. She's in the middle of trying to lease the closed pizza restaurant to expand her increasingly popular baking business and she's entered the local pie contest. On top of that, her parents are visiting for the first time since she moved to Belle Harbor. When another body is found, surprisingly, it's Tilly's mom who jumps into the middle of the investigation alongside her daughter. I love the small beach town of Belle Harbor as well as the residents. The only thing missing in this book is Fiona, Tilly's BFF. I loved this book and highly recommend the series. I just know you will love it as much as I do. Happy reading!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 12, 2021
These people took their pie competitions seriously for just a ribbon. Terry should have been more careful around these pie people! Tilly's mom was a bit too dramatic for me and both her parents could really have several seats with their judgements on the decisions she made for her life. Thank God for Unkie and Linda for their support. I thought the cop's name of Barney was too funny and made the town really sound like they were in Mayberry!! If baking doesn't work out for Tilly, she could always open up a private investigator's office. I'm sure her mom would LOVE that! Loved the cleanness of the novel and not having to cringe at the use of colorful words at every turn!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2024
Pies and Pandemonium (A Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery Book 6), my twenty-first enjoyable short (107- page) read from author Sue Hollowell that I finished in about 90-minutes. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book am reading it & voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author with Coffee Cake and Calamities (A Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery Book 7) next on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018.
August 19, 2024
Another fun cozy mystery novella set in Belle Harbor.
The annual pie contest is taking place at the farmers market. Tilly and her friend Florence enter their creation. A dead body is discovered by Meg, Tilly’s mom who has come to visit.
It was fun seeing Tilly’s mom Meg, who was a little bit quirky and lots of overbearing, help Tilly solve the murder. Her dad helped Tilly see her dream come true of her own cafe and seeing her sweet unkie always so supportive of Tilly.
A quick read that was enjoyable.
The annual pie contest is taking place at the farmers market. Tilly and her friend Florence enter their creation. A dead body is discovered by Meg, Tilly’s mom who has come to visit.
It was fun seeing Tilly’s mom Meg, who was a little bit quirky and lots of overbearing, help Tilly solve the murder. Her dad helped Tilly see her dream come true of her own cafe and seeing her sweet unkie always so supportive of Tilly.
A quick read that was enjoyable.
August 5, 2021
A cozy mystery that's entertaining and full of suspense, mystery, twists, turns, intrigue and of course murder. The characters are fun, easy to get to know and interact well together as they work to solve the mystery of who did it. Cozy mystery fans will love this one and if you haven't read a cozy mystery, this is a great series to start with.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 6, 2021
I enjoyed it. Tilly and her friends are at fair with pies and food contests. It starts out as a perfect calm day like the calm before the storm. Poor Tilly has her critical mother visiting her and all of the sudden, there is a body. I loved Tilly and her Unkie. I loved her and her friend Florence. I liked Sue's scene descriptions because they made me feel like I was in on the action.
I received this as an arc and freely left this review.
I received this as an arc and freely left this review.
August 24, 2021
Tilly and her mom, Meg, are hot on the trail of who killed the owner of the pie pan factory in town. The son is at the top of the list, but did he do it? The characters are wonderful and well written. The storyline has plenty of surprises and twists that keep you guessing until the end. Loved the bakery Tilly is planning and all the stuff she is finding to use there. The ending was terrific.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2022
pies and pandemonium
Really cute book, despite the murder. Tilly has moved away from her parents,although mum is so scared that something will happen to her daughter. They have come for a visit, and landed in the middle of a murder. Instead of the usual return home immediately scenario, her mum becomes involved in sleuthing and helps find the killer. She also supports Tilly with the beginnings of her own cafe purchase.
Really cute book, despite the murder. Tilly has moved away from her parents,although mum is so scared that something will happen to her daughter. They have come for a visit, and landed in the middle of a murder. Instead of the usual return home immediately scenario, her mum becomes involved in sleuthing and helps find the killer. She also supports Tilly with the beginnings of her own cafe purchase.
January 18, 2023
I was really happy for Tilly that the visit from her parents she'd initially dreaded ended up going so well. In fact, Mom seemed quite the little sleuth which probably surprised the heck out of Tilly. I like her parents a lot, actually I like her dad a lot more, but Mom wasn't too bad once she lightened up some. By the time they solved a murder together, I imagine Tilly's mom was looking at her daughter in a whole new light. Always a fun visit in Belle Harbor!
August 5, 2021
Tillie's parents are coming to Belle Harbor. Tillie is nervous, with good reason. She is entered in a pie contest and going to check out a place to expand her business. But when her mother comes and finds a dead body at the pie contest, things change and in a big way! I enjoyed this story and the characters very much. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
March 9, 2022
sixth in a fun mystery series
Tilly has hired an assistant and is in search of a new location. At the same time her parents come for their first visit while she is preparing for the annual pie competition. On the day of the judging her mother finds a dead body in the contest area. She then helps Tilly solve the murder. A fun read
Tilly has hired an assistant and is in search of a new location. At the same time her parents come for their first visit while she is preparing for the annual pie competition. On the day of the judging her mother finds a dead body in the contest area. She then helps Tilly solve the murder. A fun read
April 22, 2024
Another great book in the series!
Another great addition to the series! One that lends to telling us more about Tilley and her family relationships from both the past and present and gives us a peak in to her future in Bell Harbor. Along with a great mystery cozy mystery to be solved along the way!
Another great addition to the series! One that lends to telling us more about Tilley and her family relationships from both the past and present and gives us a peak in to her future in Bell Harbor. Along with a great mystery cozy mystery to be solved along the way!
November 17, 2024
With Tilly's parents in town and getting ready for the opening of her new bakery, a pie competition adds to what she has to juggle. Oh, and of course, murder! Another cute installment with some interesting adventures with Tilly's mom. I always enjoy the addition of a baking competition in these cozy mysteries
August 27, 2021
Mystery and secrets abound with twists and turns. Interesting and entertaining characters. Hang on until the end. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2022
great
No longer Polly’s Pizza it will be Luna’s bakery and cafe. With the help of Tilly’s mom and dad they have fixed up the former pizza place. Oh and solved a murder. Can’t wait for the next one
No longer Polly’s Pizza it will be Luna’s bakery and cafe. With the help of Tilly’s mom and dad they have fixed up the former pizza place. Oh and solved a murder. Can’t wait for the next one
July 28, 2022
As Tilly and her assistant/partner are trying to expand the bakery her mom and dad arrive for a visit. Tilly and her neighbor enter the pie baking contestant and while setting up her mom finds a dead body. Great story with family reconciliation thanks
January 14, 2023
Entertaining
This is a short but sweet story of starting over in a different town, in a different lifestyle and mending a relationship with one's parents. Adding some spice is the murder of the maker of ceramic pie plates used in the local berry pie competition.
This is a short but sweet story of starting over in a different town, in a different lifestyle and mending a relationship with one's parents. Adding some spice is the murder of the maker of ceramic pie plates used in the local berry pie competition.
January 11, 2024
Pies and Pandemonium (6)
What a beautiful and wonderful story! I absolutely love this series! All about family, friends and sharing in the joy of having fun ! This series of stories is extremely entertaining! Can't wait to begin the next one!
What a beautiful and wonderful story! I absolutely love this series! All about family, friends and sharing in the joy of having fun ! This series of stories is extremely entertaining! Can't wait to begin the next one!
January 10, 2023
Great
A cute little mystery murder story that was great with the action the suspense and the characters.i really liked it.
A cute little mystery murder story that was great with the action the suspense and the characters.i really liked it.
January 11, 2023
This was definitely a cozy lite mystery. Baker enters pie in local contest. Right after, one of the pie bakers was dead. Everyone in the story tries to figure out mystery.
January 17, 2023
A light and easy beach read. Another good book in the series that one can quickly get through in a short holiday or weekend.
January 30, 2023
Pie contest
Another great mystery in the Belle harbor series. Tilly continues baking and solving crimes. Keep up writing these great books.
Another great mystery in the Belle harbor series. Tilly continues baking and solving crimes. Keep up writing these great books.
March 22, 2023
Good little story
While this is a good little story it definitely needs some editing. Some of the leaps were two great to make logical sense to the story.
While this is a good little story it definitely needs some editing. Some of the leaps were two great to make logical sense to the story.
June 23, 2023
I had a hard time with this one. Thank God it was short. I couldn't understand Meg's change of attitude — it didn't make sense.
September 30, 2023
Ohh a true cosy in this seaside town. I loved the intrigue and twists and turns. I love coming back to this town!
December 6, 2021
Tilly is in for some excitement with her parent’s visit, the berry pie competition, looking for a new bakery and murder. Tilly hasn’t seen her parents since she moved from Boston to Belle Harbor. She is dreading it since she left with tension between her and her mother. Will they get along or will there be a push to move back to Boston? During this she decides to enter the berry pie competition with Florence. Unfortunately, before the competition can begin someone is murdered. Who was it and why? Join Tilly and a surprise sleuth that helps her investigate the murder. Will Tilly and Uncle Unkie stay together or will her parents convince her to move back home? This was such a nice read. It was well-written and the characters are captivating. The mystery pulls you in and keeps you guessing. If you haven’t read this series yet, I highly recommend it.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Tilly is in for some excitement with her parent’s visit, the berry pie competition, looking for a new bakery and murder. Tilly hasn’t seen her parents since she moved from Boston to Belle Harbor. She is dreading it since she left with tension between her and her mother. Will they get along or will there be a push to move back to Boston? During this she decides to enter the berry pie competition with Florence. Unfortunately, before the competition can begin someone is murdered. Who was it and why? Join Tilly and a surprise sleuth that helps her investigate the murder. Will Tilly and Uncle Unkie stay together or will her parents convince her to move back home? This was such a nice read. It was well-written and the characters are captivating. The mystery pulls you in and keeps you guessing. If you haven’t read this series yet, I highly recommend it.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Merged review:
Tilly is in for some excitement with her parent’s visit, the berry pie competition, looking for a new bakery and murder. Tilly hasn’t seen her parents since she moved from Boston to Belle Harbor. She is dreading it since she left with tension between her and her mother. Will they get along or will there be a push to move back to Boston? During this she decides to enter the berry pie competition with Florence. Unfortunately, before the competition can begin someone is murdered. Who was it and why? Join Tilly and a surprise sleuth that helps her investigate the murder. Will Tilly and Uncle Unkie stay together or will her parents convince her to move back home? This was such a nice read. It was well-written and the characters are captivating. The mystery pulls you in and keeps you guessing. If you haven’t read this series yet, I highly recommend it.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 8, 2021
Another Fun, Exciting Cozy Mystery in Belle Harbor!!!
Tilly's mom and dad come to visit her in Belle Harbor with intention of bringing Tilly back to Boston; Tilly and Florence have entered the berry pie competition. When her mom finds the body of Terry, the owner of the ceramic shop, and Terry's son becomes the prime suspect. Tilly's mom wants to help Tilly investigate the murder.
This book is definitely a page turner that is hard to put down. It is a fun and light heart cozy mystery that was well-written with likable characters, it's a fast-paced story line that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out who is the murderer and why. I would recommend this book to any cozy mystery fans and I am looking forward to read the next books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Another Fun, Exciting Cozy Mystery in Belle Harbor!!!
Tilly's mom and dad come to visit her in Belle Harbor with intention of bringing Tilly back to Boston; Tilly and Florence have entered the berry pie competition. When her mom finds the body of Terry, the owner of the ceramic shop, and Terry's son becomes the prime suspect. Tilly's mom wants to help Tilly investigate the murder.
This book is definitely a page turner that is hard to put down. It is a fun and light heart cozy mystery that was well-written with likable characters, it's a fast-paced story line that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out who is the murderer and why. I would recommend this book to any cozy mystery fans and I am looking forward to read the next books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tilly's mom and dad come to visit her in Belle Harbor with intention of bringing Tilly back to Boston; Tilly and Florence have entered the berry pie competition. When her mom finds the body of Terry, the owner of the ceramic shop, and Terry's son becomes the prime suspect. Tilly's mom wants to help Tilly investigate the murder.
This book is definitely a page turner that is hard to put down. It is a fun and light heart cozy mystery that was well-written with likable characters, it's a fast-paced story line that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out who is the murderer and why. I would recommend this book to any cozy mystery fans and I am looking forward to read the next books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Another Fun, Exciting Cozy Mystery in Belle Harbor!!!
Tilly's mom and dad come to visit her in Belle Harbor with intention of bringing Tilly back to Boston; Tilly and Florence have entered the berry pie competition. When her mom finds the body of Terry, the owner of the ceramic shop, and Terry's son becomes the prime suspect. Tilly's mom wants to help Tilly investigate the murder.
This book is definitely a page turner that is hard to put down. It is a fun and light heart cozy mystery that was well-written with likable characters, it's a fast-paced story line that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out who is the murderer and why. I would recommend this book to any cozy mystery fans and I am looking forward to read the next books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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