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Cottage on Gooseberry Bay #12
Time Will Tell
Ainsley is hired to help solve a cold case after her client buys the contents of a storage garage during the annual auction and finds a hidden clue to a long cold mystery.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2023
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Kathi Daley
328 books1,792 followersKathi lives with her husband, kids, grandkids, and dogs in beautiful Lake Tahoe. When she isn't writing, Kathi likes to read (preferably at the beach or by the fire), cook (preferably something with chocolate or cheese,) and garden (planting and planning not weeding). She also enjoys spending time on the water when she's not hiking, biking, or snowshoeing, the miles of desolate trails surrounding her home.
Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
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Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
Join me on Facebook at Kathi Daley Books (www.facebook.com/kathidaleybooks) for updates on my books, photos of life in Lake Tahoe, recipes, contests, and giveaways. For weekly updates and contests sign up for The Daley Weekly Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/NRPDf).
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September 22, 2023
2.5 Stars.
April 18, 2023
Time Will Tell is the twelfth book in Kathi Daley’s Cottage on Gooseberry Bay series. This is an entertaining and clean series with a strong emphasis on family, friends, community, and caring. The setting is charming, and the three-dimensional characters are well-developed. Ms. Daley’s descriptive writing draws the reader in, making them feel like they’re participating in all the heartbreak, joys, and investigations. The intriguing mysteries, twists, and red herrings will keep readers engaged and guessing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading well-crafted cozies.
After Ainsley Holloway’s adoptive father passed away, she found a photograph of a woman with two young children. For reasons Ainsley couldn’t explain, she felt connected to the people in the photograph and started doubting her past. In her search for the truth about her past, Ainsley and her two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Kai and Kallie, moved from Georgia to Washington State and rented a cozy cottage in Gooseberry Bay. Ainsley, who originally planned to stay for only a month or two, quickly made friends, settled into the community, and opened Ainsley Holloway Investigations.
In this installment, Ainsley has two new cases. She reluctantly accepts an assignment from Irene Dunlap, a woman she helped in the past, who believes she’s being stalked. A second case is brought to her by Braxton Hillsdale, a new client who successfully bid on the contents of a storage garage at an auction. When he begins to inventory his purchases, Braxon finds an item he believes might be related to the disappearance of high school student Pamela Cartwright seven years ago.
After Ainsley Holloway’s adoptive father passed away, she found a photograph of a woman with two young children. For reasons Ainsley couldn’t explain, she felt connected to the people in the photograph and started doubting her past. In her search for the truth about her past, Ainsley and her two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Kai and Kallie, moved from Georgia to Washington State and rented a cozy cottage in Gooseberry Bay. Ainsley, who originally planned to stay for only a month or two, quickly made friends, settled into the community, and opened Ainsley Holloway Investigations.
In this installment, Ainsley has two new cases. She reluctantly accepts an assignment from Irene Dunlap, a woman she helped in the past, who believes she’s being stalked. A second case is brought to her by Braxton Hillsdale, a new client who successfully bid on the contents of a storage garage at an auction. When he begins to inventory his purchases, Braxon finds an item he believes might be related to the disappearance of high school student Pamela Cartwright seven years ago.
April 20, 2023
Ainsley Holloway came to Gooseberry Bay searching for answers about her past. She stayed because she found "home" and some great friends who are family. Ainsley opened a PI office and stays busy. In this book she's hired to look into a cold case when a piece of evidence is found in a box that was in an abandoned storage unit her client bought.
I've loved this series from the start and this book's a prime example of why. It's well-written with well-rounded characters and a well-developed, fast-paced plot. I was drawn in and kept hooked from beginning to end. The story's fascinating with an intriguing mystery that will keep you on your toes. I'm really looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order for the most benefit and enjoyment.
I've loved this series from the start and this book's a prime example of why. It's well-written with well-rounded characters and a well-developed, fast-paced plot. I was drawn in and kept hooked from beginning to end. The story's fascinating with an intriguing mystery that will keep you on your toes. I'm really looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order for the most benefit and enjoyment.
May 22, 2023
Solving a cold case
When a man hires Ainsley to find the owner of a dress in an abandoned storage locker, she traces it to a 17 year old young woman who was wearing it the morning she disappeared. The case has many suspects and twists as the team follows up on clues Detective Todd ignored.
There are many new people showing up in this series, Adam's school is within a year of opening, the Geek Squad is home after their first year in college, and break-ups and new relationships abound. Also some more missing people cases in the future.
I enjoyed this installment of the Gooseberry Bay series. I especially liked the convoluted steps necessary to find the solution. Great mystery solved and also several set up for future books.
When a man hires Ainsley to find the owner of a dress in an abandoned storage locker, she traces it to a 17 year old young woman who was wearing it the morning she disappeared. The case has many suspects and twists as the team follows up on clues Detective Todd ignored.
There are many new people showing up in this series, Adam's school is within a year of opening, the Geek Squad is home after their first year in college, and break-ups and new relationships abound. Also some more missing people cases in the future.
I enjoyed this installment of the Gooseberry Bay series. I especially liked the convoluted steps necessary to find the solution. Great mystery solved and also several set up for future books.
April 25, 2023
The latest book from Gooseberry Bay with Ainsley and the others who live in the cottages on the Peninsula.
When an item of clothing turns up, Ainsley is asked to look into a cold case of a schoolgirl from the area who disappeared several years ago.
The series is a spin off from the Inn at Holiday Bay by the same author, if you liked this book then you'll like the other series by the same author.
The books are standalone mysteries but are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series
When an item of clothing turns up, Ainsley is asked to look into a cold case of a schoolgirl from the area who disappeared several years ago.
The series is a spin off from the Inn at Holiday Bay by the same author, if you liked this book then you'll like the other series by the same author.
The books are standalone mysteries but are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series
April 18, 2023
Ainsley Holloway moved to Gooseberry Bay hoping to find her missing sister and answers to her past. What she found was much more. Setting up a PI office, Ainsley keeps busy. A man who bought an abandoned storage unit comes in with what he thinks is a clue to the cold case of a missing teenage girl who vanished several years ago. Ainsley and her friends dig in to find the answers, hoping it doesn't have a tragic ending.
January 16, 2024
Time for the next mystery
I just love Gooseberry Bay and the mysteries that Ainsley is asked to solve. The discovery of a distinctive dress, causes Ainsley to investigate the cold case into the disappearance of a teenaged girl. Ainsley and the gang look into how Pamela completely vanished one day after getting her younger brothers off to school. I like that these stories don’t involve a lot of blood and gore. If you enjoy a light cozy mystery, you must try this series!
I just love Gooseberry Bay and the mysteries that Ainsley is asked to solve. The discovery of a distinctive dress, causes Ainsley to investigate the cold case into the disappearance of a teenaged girl. Ainsley and the gang look into how Pamela completely vanished one day after getting her younger brothers off to school. I like that these stories don’t involve a lot of blood and gore. If you enjoy a light cozy mystery, you must try this series!
June 27, 2023
An wonderful continuation of this series and reconnecting with the gang at Gooseberry Bay. Ainsley has s couple of investigations which may end up in s negative way. She is also trying to help Phoenix, the only girl in the Geek Squad, come to terms with her expectations this summer, with her mom and her friends. Love this series in so many ways.
January 27, 2024
Another great addition to the Cottage on Gooseberry Bay mystery series. I love this group of friends, heads up by Ainsley, the private investigator. This mysteries included in the book were interesting, especially the intriguing main mystery, and of course the nuggets dropped about a future mystery draws me right into the next book. A great read!
August 18, 2024
Ainsley is hired to help solve a cold case after her client buys the contents of a storage garage during the annual auction and finds a hidden clue to a long cold mystery.
Enjoyed spending time with Ainsley and her friends. The mystery was interesting and kept me guessing. The author did a great job with the addition of red herrings. Definitely a solid addition to the series.
Enjoyed spending time with Ainsley and her friends. The mystery was interesting and kept me guessing. The author did a great job with the addition of red herrings. Definitely a solid addition to the series.
April 20, 2023
Good book
I have read this series from the beginning and have enjoyed each one. I love the fact that there is a main story but we get to hear her solve other small cases. I enjoy finding new things about the regular cast of characters too. Glad when each h new book comes out.
I have read this series from the beginning and have enjoyed each one. I love the fact that there is a main story but we get to hear her solve other small cases. I enjoy finding new things about the regular cast of characters too. Glad when each h new book comes out.
April 21, 2023
Missing persons and more
A very clever mystery regarding the disappearance of a young girl from Gooseberry Bay years earlier. Lots of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. One of my favorite Kathie Daley books to date.
A very clever mystery regarding the disappearance of a young girl from Gooseberry Bay years earlier. Lots of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. One of my favorite Kathie Daley books to date.
April 26, 2023
Cold case of a missing girl.
Anisley and the gang are looking into the disappearance of a 17 year old from Gooseberry Bay 7 years ago. Did she run away, was she kidnapped, is she alive or is she dead. I found out, you can to by reading the book.
Anisley and the gang are looking into the disappearance of a 17 year old from Gooseberry Bay 7 years ago. Did she run away, was she kidnapped, is she alive or is she dead. I found out, you can to by reading the book.
May 1, 2023
Cottage on Goosenberry Bay: Time will Tell
A good read with some interesting twist in the.story. I like that.new characters get introduced in the author stories that.she.uses in future storiez.
A good read with some interesting twist in the.story. I like that.new characters get introduced in the author stories that.she.uses in future storiez.
May 17, 2023
I love them all
Kathi Daley keeps the reader up to date on all.the characters in each book. I look forward to meeting them all in each book. She never disappoints. Each book is a joy to read
Kathi Daley keeps the reader up to date on all.the characters in each book. I look forward to meeting them all in each book. She never disappoints. Each book is a joy to read
May 23, 2023
Is she dead or alive?
That’s what Ainsley and her friends are trying to figure out after a dress turns up that heats up a cold case and apparently memories of several locals. The love life of a few of the friends may also be heating up.
That’s what Ainsley and her friends are trying to figure out after a dress turns up that heats up a cold case and apparently memories of several locals. The love life of a few of the friends may also be heating up.
June 2, 2023
Intrigue
I eagerly anticipated reading this next book in the Gooseberry Bay series and was not disappointed. I felt like I was catching up with friends, and now it is time to wait for the next release.
I eagerly anticipated reading this next book in the Gooseberry Bay series and was not disappointed. I felt like I was catching up with friends, and now it is time to wait for the next release.
July 16, 2023
Good as always!
Love this series and this author. Great characters and good clean mystery. I highly recommend anything by this author. Her stories are always enjoyable. They are also quick reads.
Love this series and this author. Great characters and good clean mystery. I highly recommend anything by this author. Her stories are always enjoyable. They are also quick reads.
August 26, 2023
Kept me guessing’
A well-written book that keeps the reader’s imagination engaged. The ending was a surprise, but the author also resolved several other questions that were hanging without answers.
A well-written book that keeps the reader’s imagination engaged. The ending was a surprise, but the author also resolved several other questions that were hanging without answers.
February 14, 2024
Time Will Tell
This story was okay. Got a little bogged down during the gangs brainstorming they do. I'll read more when they go on sale. I hate to pay full price for these short books.
This story was okay. Got a little bogged down during the gangs brainstorming they do. I'll read more when they go on sale. I hate to pay full price for these short books.
April 28, 2024
Another Good One!
This one really kept your mind a going. Things would change just enough where you started Going in one direction and some words would change then you drop back and punt to go in another direction.
This one really kept your mind a going. Things would change just enough where you started Going in one direction and some words would change then you drop back and punt to go in another direction.
December 21, 2025
What about that dress?
This was not a fun time for the mystery solving group. So much more going on to make sense of the many things happening. It was an interesting time watching them all look at different parts of the story and put it together to find the missing.
This was not a fun time for the mystery solving group. So much more going on to make sense of the many things happening. It was an interesting time watching them all look at different parts of the story and put it together to find the missing.
April 19, 2023
Where is Pamela Cartright??? Is she dead or.... I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
April 21, 2023
Great book
Another case solved and more relationships formed. And a possible new case I n the making. I can't wait for the next book.
Another case solved and more relationships formed. And a possible new case I n the making. I can't wait for the next book.
April 21, 2023
Loved this book (12) as I have the other 11 in the series. This one in particular held my attention and I could have read it in one sitting if I didn't have anything else going on.
April 23, 2023
enjoyed the latest story from Gooseberry Bay, looking forward to the next...
April 25, 2023
Another good one, I especially liked the solution of the mystery!
June 5, 2023
Very enjoyable. I always love the penninsula crew. The mystery portion was a little anticlimactic, but still very enjoyable.
June 21, 2023
Great book in this series mystery was solved and very interesting. Some romance going on.
July 1, 2023
Fun series but . .
This has been a great series! I'm a romantic so I would like to see more movement on that topic with Ainsley!
This has been a great series! I'm a romantic so I would like to see more movement on that topic with Ainsley!
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