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Ravenwood Cove Cozy Mystery #15
Repair, Repaint, and Revenge
What is there were a deadly killer loose in Ravenwood Cove and no on knew about it... yet?
When a popular TV show comes to town and chooses Mrs. Granger's neighbor's house to remodel, it sets her off BIG TIME. Maybe the old lady is on edge because of an upcoming wedding, or maybe her age is catching up to her, but when she starts fighting for what she thinks is right, sparks fly! Amanda Landon is juggling her young family, two pets, and a bustling bed-and-breakfast business, but she's ready to help Mrs. Granger any way she can.
Even if it ticks off someone she loves, and puts her unknowingly in the way of a murderer.
When a popular TV show comes to town and chooses Mrs. Granger's neighbor's house to remodel, it sets her off BIG TIME. Maybe the old lady is on edge because of an upcoming wedding, or maybe her age is catching up to her, but when she starts fighting for what she thinks is right, sparks fly! Amanda Landon is juggling her young family, two pets, and a bustling bed-and-breakfast business, but she's ready to help Mrs. Granger any way she can.
Even if it ticks off someone she loves, and puts her unknowingly in the way of a murderer.
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2022
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About the author
Carolyn L. Dean
72 books152 followersUSA Today Bestselling author
Carolyn's Website at http://CarolynDeanBooks.com
I've been writing and making stories in my head as early as I can remember. In third grade I came home, set my lunchbox down, and told my mother I wanted to be a writer. Luckily, Mom was supportive.
I've been a published author for a while now, under different names and genres, but the thought of writing about a small coastal town in Oregon, and about its loves and mysteries and holidays and people has been with me for years. To be honest, I am a bit scared to dump those ideas onto the written page, but hope you'll enjoy getting to meet the people who inhabit my imagination.
In real life, I'm married with kids, live on the West Coast of the US, and own a hobby farm just outside of my favorite small town. I love to travel, and can often be found strolling down a windy Oregon beach, holding onto the string of a high-sailing dragon kite.
Carolyn's Website at http://CarolynDeanBooks.com
I've been writing and making stories in my head as early as I can remember. In third grade I came home, set my lunchbox down, and told my mother I wanted to be a writer. Luckily, Mom was supportive.
I've been a published author for a while now, under different names and genres, but the thought of writing about a small coastal town in Oregon, and about its loves and mysteries and holidays and people has been with me for years. To be honest, I am a bit scared to dump those ideas onto the written page, but hope you'll enjoy getting to meet the people who inhabit my imagination.
In real life, I'm married with kids, live on the West Coast of the US, and own a hobby farm just outside of my favorite small town. I love to travel, and can often be found strolling down a windy Oregon beach, holding onto the string of a high-sailing dragon kite.
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March 19, 2025
Carolyn Dean's Ravenwood Cove Mysteries were one of the earliest cozy series I began reading five years ago when I renewed my interest in the sub-genre. At the time, Dean was mostly starting out and we chatted many times. I'm thrilled at her growth and popularity these days, and with the latest book in the series -- Repair, Repaint and Revenge, she's created another lovely installment. These are part mystery, part small-town happenings where readers can usually sniff out the bad guy/girl and root for all the side stories to come together. In this book, Amanda is throwing a wedding for bestie Meg while running her Oregon coastal inn; several tv cast and crew are staying there for an episode of a popular home makeover show. Unfortunately, the selected home is right next door to Mrs. Granger, Amanda's pseudo-grandmother, and it's causing lots of issues. A dead body shows up and Mrs. Granger disappears. What happened? Fun, easily readable in an hour or so, and just leaves you smiling. They are super-light reads, but they are packed with charm and appeal.
September 28, 2025
Loved it
Meg and Truman are getting ready for their wedding. Her mother is making her life horrible.
There is a reality TV show in town to fix up a house next door to Mrs. Granger's. She is not happy about it.
The show is on hold due to vandalism. Mrs. Granger goes to investigate when she sees a light on in the house next door. Now she is missing.
Will the wedding happen? Will Mrs. Granger be found?
Meg and Truman are getting ready for their wedding. Her mother is making her life horrible.
There is a reality TV show in town to fix up a house next door to Mrs. Granger's. She is not happy about it.
The show is on hold due to vandalism. Mrs. Granger goes to investigate when she sees a light on in the house next door. Now she is missing.
Will the wedding happen? Will Mrs. Granger be found?
April 22, 2022
Remodel of house next to Gran
There's an influx of people when it's announced a TV show is coming to town to renovate the McBride house. Instead of returning it to it's original shape they are modernizing when stainless steel and concrete counters. Mrs. Granger organizes a protest. Lovely story, cried at the end.
There's an influx of people when it's announced a TV show is coming to town to renovate the McBride house. Instead of returning it to it's original shape they are modernizing when stainless steel and concrete counters. Mrs. Granger organizes a protest. Lovely story, cried at the end.
February 5, 2022
“Repair, Repaint and Revenge” is an enjoyable new book in Carolyn Dean’s “Ravenwood Cove” cozy mystery series. Amanda helps a close friend prepare for a very special day. It’s nice to revisit Ravenwood Cove and the people who live there. Like a visit with a good friend.
February 21, 2022
Very entertaining series. Enjoyed all 15.
I hope there are more books for this series in the works. I thoroughly enjoyed them all and look foreword to more adventures with Amanda and James in the future
I hope there are more books for this series in the works. I thoroughly enjoyed them all and look foreword to more adventures with Amanda and James in the future
March 5, 2022
good series but
There needed to be more editing. Names switched & some sentences that made no sense without reading them a couple times.
But overall the books were sweet & fun. Reminded me a lot of the Nancy Drew books I read as a young girl.
There needed to be more editing. Names switched & some sentences that made no sense without reading them a couple times.
But overall the books were sweet & fun. Reminded me a lot of the Nancy Drew books I read as a young girl.
April 22, 2022
Looking forward to the next Ravenwood mystery
Absolutely Delightful!! Refreshing!! Love the characters!! The storyline makes you feel like you're part of Ravenwood family. Thank you so much!!
Absolutely Delightful!! Refreshing!! Love the characters!! The storyline makes you feel like you're part of Ravenwood family. Thank you so much!!
April 27, 2022
Repair, repaint and revenge
This is my 15th book in this series. Each one gets better and better. I love how Carolyn makes these people get more in-depth. Can't wait to see what happens in 16.
This is my 15th book in this series. Each one gets better and better. I love how Carolyn makes these people get more in-depth. Can't wait to see what happens in 16.
November 12, 2022
Repair, Repaint & Revenge (15)
This wax a beautiful story and I enjoyed every single word of it! I keep saying that these stories can not get any better but I am going to have to watch and see how the next one comes out!
This wax a beautiful story and I enjoyed every single word of it! I keep saying that these stories can not get any better but I am going to have to watch and see how the next one comes out!
February 20, 2023
The mystery plot was almost non existant in this one. Most of the book was about Amanda wandering around town meeting up with folks who had nothing to do with the plot. The mystery was centered around a home improvement show that was kinda sort filming in town. Then there was the wedding. Blah!
June 30, 2025
Quick easy read in an established series. There were a few editing issues in this one, but nothing that was damaging to the story. The mystery was not really the focus since Meg and Truman's wedding was teed up. More day-in-the-life this time than any investigations.
January 30, 2022
Great
I loved it, in fact I teared up at the wedding. I look forward to each new book. Thank you.
I loved it, in fact I teared up at the wedding. I look forward to each new book. Thank you.
February 2, 2022
I loved the book but then, I loved all the stories so far. I would love for this series to continue.
February 7, 2022
really enjoyed the latest story, hope there will be more...
April 1, 2022
A great series and I look forward to see what happens next in Ravenwood Cove.
June 25, 2024
Tear jerker
Lovely story and intriguing mystery. When you are reading this book just know the read treat is at the end.
Lovely story and intriguing mystery. When you are reading this book just know the read treat is at the end.
July 1, 2025
Repair, Repaint, and Revenge:
Wow what another good book in the series.
I never realized who the killer was until the next to the last chapter.
Wow what another good book in the series.
I never realized who the killer was until the next to the last chapter.
September 22, 2025
Repair, Repaint,and Revenge
Wow that was some awful lead up to the wedding sure didn’t seem it would happen Thank goodness for real grooms
Wow that was some awful lead up to the wedding sure didn’t seem it would happen Thank goodness for real grooms
January 31, 2022
great book
Fast paced and feel good story. It’s easy to get invested in the characters and the setting. Hard to put down!
Fast paced and feel good story. It’s easy to get invested in the characters and the setting. Hard to put down!
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