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Fern Grove #9
Marigold and a Killer Cold
A scammer, a millionaire, a secret love child... and a dead body. Who said small towns had to have small problems?
When Tracy is invited to provide her services at a swanky hotel in town, she feels honored and excited at the opportunity. Despite her aunt's reservations about the hotel's owners, Tracy forges ahead with plans to make her new clients very happy.
She's left shocked and humiliated when one of the hotel's owners goes behind her back to implement the ideas she suggested. She feels helpless and hopeless as the power couple seem too big for her to fight.
In the middle of stewing over this disappointment, she hears that one of the hotel owners has been found dead. While she wished many things on this person, death was not one of them. Her heart goes out to the family of the deceased and she hopes in some little way that she can pay her respects.
However, initial suggestions that this person died from natural causes are debunked when it's revealed that they were murdered... and Tracy is one of the suspects the police have their eyes on!
Tracy is determined to clear her name and find the killer but is surprised when she discovers that the deceased stepped on many toes in town who all had a reason to see her demise.
Will Tracy help to find the killer and restore her reputation in town? Or will she witness more murders at the hands of a diabolical miscreant who isn't afraid to get rid of anyone in their path?
Discover how this mystery is solved in the latest book in the Fern Grove cozy mystery series. If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
When Tracy is invited to provide her services at a swanky hotel in town, she feels honored and excited at the opportunity. Despite her aunt's reservations about the hotel's owners, Tracy forges ahead with plans to make her new clients very happy.
She's left shocked and humiliated when one of the hotel's owners goes behind her back to implement the ideas she suggested. She feels helpless and hopeless as the power couple seem too big for her to fight.
In the middle of stewing over this disappointment, she hears that one of the hotel owners has been found dead. While she wished many things on this person, death was not one of them. Her heart goes out to the family of the deceased and she hopes in some little way that she can pay her respects.
However, initial suggestions that this person died from natural causes are debunked when it's revealed that they were murdered... and Tracy is one of the suspects the police have their eyes on!
Tracy is determined to clear her name and find the killer but is surprised when she discovers that the deceased stepped on many toes in town who all had a reason to see her demise.
Will Tracy help to find the killer and restore her reputation in town? Or will she witness more murders at the hands of a diabolical miscreant who isn't afraid to get rid of anyone in their path?
Discover how this mystery is solved in the latest book in the Fern Grove cozy mystery series. If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
- GenresCozy Mystery
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2022
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June 1, 2022
After many disappointments in the big city of Chicago including losing her job, Tracy left the city to settle in with her Aunt Rose and help her in her flower shop in Fern Grove, a small friendly town. When a very disagreeable women, Felicia, comes into the shop and Aunt Rose gets belligerent and wants to throw the woman out, Tracy steps in and with her sugar tongue, calmed the nasty outspoken woman down and managed to get a large flower order as well. The woman was the new owner of the Marigold Hotel and Tracy delivered the flowers there while saying she would love a tour that perhaps it would be a perfect spot for a wedding reception. While on the tour she encounters Felicia's husband Simon who seems to be extremely henpecked. Tracy couldn't get our of there fast enough. And while in the flower shop, she finds the flower shop supplier had to drop them because he got a new huge client. When she finds out she was duped by Felicia and that she stole their supplier she went and confronted her. This is where things go downhill. After her argument with Felicia, she is spent and goes home for a nap. Here is where Tracy's best friend from Chicago, Isabella, shows up on her doorstep for a surprise visit at the same time a detective comes to question Tracy since Felicia was murdered. And running around town is the most annoying life insurance salesman who Tracy feels is a major scammer and Warren is away in the city for training. And very soon, Warren and Tracy's wedding is coming and she had put all planning aside.
So much going on that once you begin this book there is no way you can put it down without completing it in one sitting! You will love the real characters, Tracy, Tiffany their helper at the flower shop and of course Aunt Rose. And now, add to the characters in this series we have Tracy's best friend Isabella. I can't wait to see what will happen next! I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
So much going on that once you begin this book there is no way you can put it down without completing it in one sitting! You will love the real characters, Tracy, Tiffany their helper at the flower shop and of course Aunt Rose. And now, add to the characters in this series we have Tracy's best friend Isabella. I can't wait to see what will happen next! I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
June 1, 2022
Marigold and a Killer Cold (Fern Grove Cozy Mystery Book 9) “A scammer, a millionaire, a secret love child... and a dead body. Who said small towns had to have small problems?” Oh me Oh my –we are in for a real treat here. This is my first reading of a novel by Abby Reede . I was most impressed with her writing style. I enjoyed this stunning page turner thoroughly. The constant surprises and shifts of perspective, moving from each of the principal characters, relentlessly pull the reader along...the surprises come throughout. This is a brilliant read! It pulled me in from beginning to end and held my attention. The world building is detailed and imaginative. This novel has strong, well developed characters and an interesting story line that keeps you turning the pages. I recommend this novel and would read more novels by this author. I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel This is my true and honest review.
June 4, 2022
This book begins with Tracy hoping orders from a woman will help expand her aunt’s flower shop. She is quickly shown this wealthy woman had no intentions of helping their shop, but instead, greatly hurting their business. Before she even has time to do anything about that she finds herself thrown into being on the suspect list of this woman’s murder. This story is packed full of twists and turns. I had a few times when I thought I had the real murderer figured out just to be proven wrong pretty quickly! I never did figure out who the true murderer was until it was revealed in the story. The ending was nothing I ever could have imagined but one I could not stop reading either! I’m already looking forward to the next Fern Grove Mystery!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author but this review is my voluntary and honest opinion.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author but this review is my voluntary and honest opinion.
May 27, 2022
It was so good to be able to visit Fern Grove again!! Reading this book was like getting together with old friends after way too long apart. Catching up with Warren who was in Chicago for training, Isabella her friend from Portland who came for a visit, and of course Aunt Rose and Tiffany. A new hotel called the Marigold opens in town and trouble begins. What does a scammer, a millionaire, and a secret love child have in common? This is a must read to find out!
What a delightful read! Everything about this book appealed to me. The plot and characters were well-written, making you feel like you are friends. This was a perfect cozy mystery with just the perfect amount of humor, mystery, intrigue, and adventure that will keep any reader completely engaged. I highly recommend the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a delightful read! Everything about this book appealed to me. The plot and characters were well-written, making you feel like you are friends. This was a perfect cozy mystery with just the perfect amount of humor, mystery, intrigue, and adventure that will keep any reader completely engaged. I highly recommend the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2022
This is book 9 in the Fern Grove mystery series, and I’ve had the pleasure of reading most of them! Tracy is looking forward to her marriage to Warren, but right now he is out of town at a conference and she’s missing him. When the owner of the newly refurbished Marigold Hotel, Felicia Pickles, a rather nasty and conniving woman, takes advantage of Tracy and steals her floral supplier, Tracy confronts her in the hotel in front of witnesses. Later when Felicia dies under suspicious circumstances, there are plenty of suspects! This is a very twisty case, with lots of surprises, exciting from start to end! I received a free copy from the author and write this review voluntarily.
June 12, 2022
In Marigold with a Killer Cold the reader will return to Fern Grove. It's like having a get-together of old friends after way too long apart. A new motel opens in this sweet little town: The Marigold, this is when the trouble really begins. If you want to find out what a secret love child, a scammer and a millionaire have in common well let's just say get to reading.
This is a great cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, adventure and of course mystery to keep the reader engaged. If you want to learn more about Tracy and her aunt Rose along with the flower shop. Then pick up book 9 in this mystery series. A quick exciting and lots of surprises read.
This is a great cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, adventure and of course mystery to keep the reader engaged. If you want to learn more about Tracy and her aunt Rose along with the flower shop. Then pick up book 9 in this mystery series. A quick exciting and lots of surprises read.
June 1, 2022
'Marigold and a Killer Cold' was an entertaining read. Its fast-paced plot was filled with suspense and intrigue. The thrills came in waves as Tracy, the busy body, found herself in the sights of the police as being a suspect in a murder. Of course, she had to do some snooping of her own. You can only imagine the end results. I enjoyed reading the narrative and tried to stay on my toes to figure out who killed the crotchety elderly lady.
I received an advanced copy for free. I am voluntarily giving my honest review.
I received an advanced copy for free. I am voluntarily giving my honest review.
June 4, 2022
Tracy Adams, engaged to a wonderful man and working with her Aunt Rose finds herself dealing with a difficult woman and diffuses an uncomfortable situation between her aunt and a difficult customer. When the customer is found dead Tracy, along with several others who disliked the victim become persons of interest. Tracy wants to plan her wedding and not have to deal with another murder in her hometown of Fern Grove. This is an engaging and entertaining series. This is my honest, voluntary review of an advanced reader copy of this book.
June 5, 2022
Tracy is busy working for her aunt Rose in the flower shop while trying to plan her wedding! Her fiancé Warren is out of town in Chicago taking a training course. So Tracy is a little scattered. Her best friend comes to town surprising her and helping with the wedding plans. When a difficult rich woman from her shop is murdered and Tracy is a suspect she quickly gets involved in the investigation!
This book was faced paced with plenty of action and suspense. Tracy is more vulnerable and emotional than usual. I loves this author and this book! So I highly recommend this book and series!
This book was faced paced with plenty of action and suspense. Tracy is more vulnerable and emotional than usual. I loves this author and this book! So I highly recommend this book and series!
May 28, 2022
"A scammer, a millionaire, and a secret love child... what a story." This introduction says it all. You can't want anymore in a mystery. Intense, dark and dangerous characters and scenes. Perfectly written. Keeps you on the edge of your seat as you turn each page in amazement. Fascinating, captivating - not to be missed. Highly Recommended.
June 1, 2022
A cozey small town can get a a little confusing and deadly sometimes and that's what happens when Abby Reed decided an old hotel was to have a make lift and grand opening in FernGrove ,the characters are colorful eclectic and with a little nasty sense of humor you end up with an exciting fast past Fern Grove cozey mystery book nine that will carry you away for an enjoyable read.😀Kat
June 4, 2022
Wow, really a twisted story. Who knew that a Witchy( B!) woman was so ruthless and spiteful??
Talk about a Back stabber! Wow, such a twisty adventure, friends, allies, frenemies and enemies.
A Whole mess of suspects, of who dunnit, enjoyed every word. Hard to put down,
Even for a drink and potty break!
Talk about a Back stabber! Wow, such a twisty adventure, friends, allies, frenemies and enemies.
A Whole mess of suspects, of who dunnit, enjoyed every word. Hard to put down,
Even for a drink and potty break!
June 4, 2022
This was a fun cozy mystery to read. Tracy Adams finds herself trying to solve another murder. This time the dead woman was an unpopular luxury hotel owner who had lots of enemies. It kept me wondering who the killer was. This book was well written. I highly recommend this book to other cozy mystery readers. I received this book as an ARC, and the above opinion is strictly my own.
June 4, 2022
The author has taken us back to Fern Grove to spend some time with our friends and to meet some new ones. Tracy and her crew, become involved when one of the owners of the Marigold Hotel dies. The story keeps us turning the pages with secrets, twists and danger.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2022
Tracy is excited to provide flowers for a big new hotel. But, when one of the hotel’s owners dies, Tracy becomes a suspect and must clear her name. This nice twisty murder mystery held my attention until the very end. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from these characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a voluntary, unbiased review.
June 5, 2022
Marigold and a Killer Cold is book 9 in the Fern Grove Cozy Mystery series by Abby Reede.
This was an enjoyable story. The victim was very unpleasant so there were a number of people who could be the party. I was surprised at how things wrapped up.
I received a copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This was an enjoyable story. The victim was very unpleasant so there were a number of people who could be the party. I was surprised at how things wrapped up.
I received a copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 6, 2022
Marigold and a Killer Cold is Book 7 of the Fern Grove Cozy Mystery by Abby Reede. Book 7 is so enjoyable and such a good mystery. I love the characters and by book 7, they feel like friends. I thought the murder was clever and it took me awhile to guess the killer and I totally thought the ending was per. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
June 14, 2022
A wedding, a move, a murder and some near misses.
Tracy is planning her wedding but business espionage gets in the way. Her best friend comes for a visit but is offered a job by the newly widowed hotelier inwho promptly moves out of town.Add in an almost kidnapping and you have the barest bones of this intriguing small town story!
Tracy is planning her wedding but business espionage gets in the way. Her best friend comes for a visit but is offered a job by the newly widowed hotelier inwho promptly moves out of town.Add in an almost kidnapping and you have the barest bones of this intriguing small town story!
June 17, 2022
Fern Grove Retuns
Was so happy to read the latest Fern Grove story - lots of twists and turns regarding who committed the murder, the visit from Tracy’s friend Isabella and a look at Tracy’s touch of jealousy with regard to Warren. In the end, everything gets worked out. Looking forward to book 10.
Was so happy to read the latest Fern Grove story - lots of twists and turns regarding who committed the murder, the visit from Tracy’s friend Isabella and a look at Tracy’s touch of jealousy with regard to Warren. In the end, everything gets worked out. Looking forward to book 10.
May 25, 2022
Another predictable cozy mystery. Fern Grove seems like it should be a nice place, but weird things happen. There are twists and turns to the story, but nothing that really pulls the reader in. None of the characters grab you and pull you in or repel you.
It's an ok read.
It's an ok read.
June 5, 2022
Awesome story once again. Mystery, suspense and more to keep you intrigued. Moving in with Aunt Rose, Tracy figures it’s a great idea. Small towns should be peaceful, but not this one. Will definitely make you want more.
June 6, 2022
Another fast paced mystery involving Tracy, She always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Her best friend comes to ho her with her wedding & gets involved in a murder that only Tracy can solve. Such a roller coaster ride with a great ending.
May 27, 2022
I really enjoyed this book very much and once you start to read it you will get involved in the story, to the point you won’t put it down until you finish it.
May 30, 2022
A new hotel named the marigold, a love child,ca millionaire and a scammer it just the tip of the iceberg in this amazing new story and being able to come home to fern grove awesome.
June 4, 2022
This is another fun cozy mystery in the series. You don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. Another murder has taken place in town. The woman was nasty so there are a number of potential suspects. This book can be read by almost anyone.
I was provided with an advance reader copy by the author. This is my honest review.
I was provided with an advance reader copy by the author. This is my honest review.
June 4, 2022
Another brilliant standalone story in an excellent series from master storyteller Abby Reede❣️
Next please 😻
Next please 😻
June 4, 2022
Great story
I love this book as much as I love the other 8 I sure hope there's gonna be a #10
I love this book as much as I love the other 8 I sure hope there's gonna be a #10
June 12, 2022
Truly Loved it
Truly Loved it and couldn't put the ebook down and can't wait to read the next book in the series
Truly Loved it and couldn't put the ebook down and can't wait to read the next book in the series
June 12, 2022
So Many Twists
Just the right amount of everything in a good book. So much mystery, a murder and romance. Loved it all.
Just the right amount of everything in a good book. So much mystery, a murder and romance. Loved it all.
June 13, 2022
Who killed Felicia Pickles and why and how??? What a way to get your husband to come home!!! I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
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