Whisk and Reward by Nancy Warren

Whisk and Reward by Nancy Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sad to see this series end, great finale!

I totally enjoyed this entire series. I'm so glad to see all the plotlines wrapped up and Poppy's true destiny revealed. I hope this is not the end for Poppy and her adventures. So enjoyed every single book! Thank you Nancy for the great witchy baking ride!

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Icing on the Curse by Samantha Silver

Icing on the Curse by Samantha Silver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loving this fun and entertaining series👍😍

I really enjoyed the concept of this book: a demon you can't see changing people's personalities and using deduction and old fashioned logic plus a bit of magic to bring things to a positive fruition. I also enjoyed the learning that happened between cousins, learning to trust one another and work together to come to a great conclusion. Overall, just one great read. Loved it. 💘

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Peony Dreadful by Nancy Warren

Peony Dreadful by Nancy Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely loving this new series!💓

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. Warren is great at crafting characters we can resonate with and cling to with a new sense of devotion. Adding Peony to my new fan favorite list. Loving Char and Norman. Just can't get enough. Peony sort of adopts Char who is looking to move to London but needs to make a few bucks first. Penny's mom sees nuns around the girl which is odd considering at first glance you wouldn't think nuns and Char would go together. Then Char 's wayward familiar shows up. Norman is a parrot who has a penchant for not mimicking others but outright talking. After all the Introductions the group stumbles upon a murder at a large estate. Definitely good stuff.

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Popcorn and Panic by Agatha Frost

Popcorn and Panic by Agatha Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am totally behind in this series but I couldn't pass up reviewing this ARC. I think I am back on book #17 Vegetables & Vengence. This book is book #24. It says a lot that an author is still inspired to write on a series of characters and make it this far into a series. So inspiring! 

I've got to admit these stories never get old but I do miss Barker working with the police department . If you know me, you know how I love my detectives. Barker is a P.I. now and I am feeling a whole Remmington Steele vibe with this character. He is the face of the agency but Julia really solves the crimes. I'm kinda praying he goes back to police work. The detective in charge now is grating on my nerves.

In this story Julia is returning to work after a long absence only to find the city wants to close her cafe to put on a festival outside her business. Due to this festival featuring a popular singer, lots of fans are driven into town and cause quite a mess and unfortunately that singer is killed and Julia is on the case to solve the mess while trying not to freak out about her and Barker's financial situation.

This is definitely an involved book. I was kinda surprised one the suspects nearly threw Julia down the stairs while she was interviewing her. If you love a good cozy mystery, definitely check out this series. It is one of my favorites! This book doesn't disappoint and I am looking forward to a marathon catch up with books 17-20 which I have purchased as a set.

I received this as an ARC from the author in return for an honest review.

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Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke

 

Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this Lake Eden/Hannah Swensen mystery. This time we are looking at Bill being away and Mike and Lonnie in charge at the police station. When a celebrity fisherman dies, Mike finds himself flummoxed and encourages Hannah to help him investigate. Even Michelle and Andrea get into the act. Strange of Mike to appeal to Hannah like that but I enjoyed the different angle. Got to admit, I missed the comfort of the scenes at the Cookie Jar. I enjoy the culinary part of these stories.

I am not sure where I stand with Hannah staying with Norman. I feel like that might give him a wrong impression although unintended. Hannah and her cat need to find a new place, I figure. Too bad there is not an apartment above the Cookie Jar.

I am looking forward to the next book since the last chapter offered us a real shocker! So curious!

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

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Wedding Bell Blues by Lynn Cahoon

 

Wedding Bell Blues by Lynn Cahoon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always enjoy Lynn's books. Coffee Books and More and Jill Gardner with Greg King just make my day a bit more special. Not a lot of Esmeralda in this one, but that's okay. I'm sure she will pop up more in other books. The banter between Jill and Greg was the best part for me. They made time for each other amidst the growing idea that one day soon they would get married.

The main story focuses around a dress designer named Harper whose sister is found murdered in her shop (by Jill of course). Greg is on the case and so he is in and out of various wedding plans Jill is making plus Aunt Jackie is a bit of a thorn in Jill's side. I mean, she is normally a bit obnoxious but she seemed a bit more embracing that quality in this book.

There wasn't a lot going on in the coffee shop this time besides a kid reading sleepover event near the end. I miss the comrodery of her staff. I am glad Lynn is mentioning her other series with Cat Latimer. I hope to see a crossover book one day with Deek and Jill.

Definitely a fun series for me to follow. It never gets old.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

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