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Backyard Farming Mystery #6
Duck Disaster
Small-town cozy mystery: Live TV wedding + uninvited ducks + cold-blooded murder = the most chaotic fairytale Carolan Springs has ever seen!
Someone else's happily ever after. Anne's biggest case yet. And a sheriff who is making it very hard to concentrate.
The Brandywine Inn is finally getting its moment in the spotlight. Denver's most beloved morning TV hosts have chosen Anne's cozy Victorian inn for their live televised wedding, and all of Carolan Springs is buzzing with excitement. For Anne and her partners it is the celebrity boost they have been dreaming of -- millions in exposure, a packed guest list, and cameras pointed straight at everything they have worked so hard to build.
Then the chaos begins. Disgruntled neighbors, backbiting bridesmaids, shady wedding vendors, and industry rivalries sharp enough to cut a wedding cake. And the inn's resident ducks, utterly indifferent to the production schedule, causing magnificent mayhem at every possible moment.
When what looks like a terrible accident turns out to be cold-blooded murder, the fairy tale tips straight into nightmare. With the whole state watching and the inn's reputation hanging in the balance, Anne has never been under more pressure. And with the handsome Sheriff Carson closer than ever -- warm, steady, and looking at her like she might just be worth the wait -- she is starting to wonder if someone else's wedding might be pointing her toward something of her own.
In this delightfully romantic and twisty cozy mystery, you'll find:
• A live TV wedding that goes gloriously, catastrophically wrong
• Resident ducks with zero respect for anyone's production schedule
• Backbiting bridesmaids and shady vendors with secrets to hide
• The Brandywine Inn finally in the spotlight -- for all the wrong reasons
• Anne and Sheriff Carson heating up in ways that have nothing to do with the case
• The most romance in the whole Carolan Springs series -- the slow burn is finally, gloriously catching fire
• Clean, wholesome mystery with zero "blushes," big heart, and twists that'll leave you reeling
Perfect for readers who love:
• Cozy mysteries with Hallmark vibes
• Romance-forward cozy mysteries with a slow-burn payoff
• Cozy mysteries with a midlife female amateur sleuth
• Small-town Colorado settings with quirky, lovable characters
• Wedding mysteries with chaos, heart, and a killer twist
• Grumpy-sunshine romance that finally tips over the edge
• Series books that make you immediately reach for the next one
This book has a new series name: A Carolan Springs Mystery. Original series titled The Backyard Farming Mysteries. Now titled The Carolan Springs Mysteries.
Someone else's happily ever after. Anne's biggest case yet. And a sheriff who is making it very hard to concentrate.
The Brandywine Inn is finally getting its moment in the spotlight. Denver's most beloved morning TV hosts have chosen Anne's cozy Victorian inn for their live televised wedding, and all of Carolan Springs is buzzing with excitement. For Anne and her partners it is the celebrity boost they have been dreaming of -- millions in exposure, a packed guest list, and cameras pointed straight at everything they have worked so hard to build.
Then the chaos begins. Disgruntled neighbors, backbiting bridesmaids, shady wedding vendors, and industry rivalries sharp enough to cut a wedding cake. And the inn's resident ducks, utterly indifferent to the production schedule, causing magnificent mayhem at every possible moment.
When what looks like a terrible accident turns out to be cold-blooded murder, the fairy tale tips straight into nightmare. With the whole state watching and the inn's reputation hanging in the balance, Anne has never been under more pressure. And with the handsome Sheriff Carson closer than ever -- warm, steady, and looking at her like she might just be worth the wait -- she is starting to wonder if someone else's wedding might be pointing her toward something of her own.
In this delightfully romantic and twisty cozy mystery, you'll find:
• A live TV wedding that goes gloriously, catastrophically wrong
• Resident ducks with zero respect for anyone's production schedule
• Backbiting bridesmaids and shady vendors with secrets to hide
• The Brandywine Inn finally in the spotlight -- for all the wrong reasons
• Anne and Sheriff Carson heating up in ways that have nothing to do with the case
• The most romance in the whole Carolan Springs series -- the slow burn is finally, gloriously catching fire
• Clean, wholesome mystery with zero "blushes," big heart, and twists that'll leave you reeling
Perfect for readers who love:
• Cozy mysteries with Hallmark vibes
• Romance-forward cozy mysteries with a slow-burn payoff
• Cozy mysteries with a midlife female amateur sleuth
• Small-town Colorado settings with quirky, lovable characters
• Wedding mysteries with chaos, heart, and a killer twist
• Grumpy-sunshine romance that finally tips over the edge
• Series books that make you immediately reach for the next one
This book has a new series name: A Carolan Springs Mystery. Original series titled The Backyard Farming Mysteries. Now titled The Carolan Springs Mysteries.
- GenresCozy Mystery
155 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2022
About the author
Vikki Walton
25 books467 followersVikki Walton is the best-selling author of the cozy mystery series, A Backyard Farming series. She is also the author of the Taylor Texas series, and Viviane's Adventures series.
In addition to writing cozy mysteries, she is the author of nonfiction books.
Vikki loves spending time either in her garden or visiting gardens on her travels. She loves animals so you'll usually find some animals in most of her stories.
Vikki currently lives in the beautiful state of Colorado.
You can sign up to receive updates and news about new releases, book deals, and giveaways through https://vikkiwalton.com
You can also find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VikkiWaltonA...
In addition to writing cozy mysteries, she is the author of nonfiction books.
Vikki loves spending time either in her garden or visiting gardens on her travels. She loves animals so you'll usually find some animals in most of her stories.
Vikki currently lives in the beautiful state of Colorado.
You can sign up to receive updates and news about new releases, book deals, and giveaways through https://vikkiwalton.com
You can also find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VikkiWaltonA...
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June 13, 2022
When it comes to adorable cozy mysteries, Vikki Walton creates lovable characters and charming small towns. In the latest Backyard Farming Mystery, the farming takes backstage to a wedding... Duck Disaster brings together a happy couple, the opening of a quaint inn, and a bathtub full of ducks. Toss in double identities, look-alikes, and a news team who don't seem to like another very much. It ends with a murder, or shall I say, the wedding begins with one. Secrets come out, and there are many layers to this story. Walton's clever mystery plot couldn't be mentioned without calling attention to its leading ladies, particularly Hope, Kandi and Anne, who've grown close over the seven-book series. A lovely story with lighthearted humor and sentiments, a bit of troubling homicide, and an adventure in engagements and marriage. Give this series a chance!
November 4, 2025
Fun
I would have enjoyed this book much more without the numerous typo's. More fun at the Inn and more than one wedding takes place but with murder in the mix another case must be solved quickly.
I would have enjoyed this book much more without the numerous typo's. More fun at the Inn and more than one wedding takes place but with murder in the mix another case must be solved quickly.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews