Weekend Book Reviews

Nipped in the Bud  by Sheila Connolly is the twelfth book in the Orchard Mystery series.  Winter has set in at Meg's orchard.  She and her new husband Seth are still busy with projects.  When a body is found on their land, they find themselves in the middle of a mystery that grows stranger by the day.  I enjoy this series, but this was not my favorite book.  It seemed to drag, and I had trouble with how clueless Seth and Meg seemed at times.  I am not giving up on the series; winter can be a dreary time for everyone.

Sarah Fox's Yeast of Eden  is the fourth book in the Pancake House Mystery series.  Marley's pancake house success is in danger with the arrival of the "waffle king" Wally.  Marley soon finds out the Wally has more enemies than friends in town, but she is shocked when he is murdered.  Her best friend, Lisa, is at the top of the police's suspect list.  The book is action packed with a strong side story in addition to the mystery.  This series gets better and better with each book.

The seventh book in the Mainely Needlepoint Mystery series by Lea Wait is Thread Herrings.  Angie tags along with friend Sarah to an auction, and she buys a very worn needlepoint.  When she discovers a very old paper in the back, she becomes immersed in finding out more about it.  This leads her to going on television with her reporter friend to appeal for information.  When the reporter is murdered and attempts are made on Angie's life, she finds it hard to believe a 200+ year old paper is worth it.  I enjoyed the history as much as the mystery in this book.

Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett is the first book in the Granny Reid Mystery series.  This is a spin off of the Savannah Reid Mystery series, but it takes place 30 years ago.  I enjoy the Savannah series, and Granny is one of my favorite characters.  I love how this series goes back in time but keeps the same charming characters.  This Christmas themed mystery focuses on the murder of Prissy Carr who is the town's scarlet woman.  This is a wonderful southern themed mystery.  I hope it is the first of many more!

disclosure:  I received these e-books through NetGalley but was not otherwise compensated for these reviews.  All opinions are my own!