Harvest of Secrets by Ellen Crosby is the ninth book in the Wine Country Mystery series. I have enjoyed the previous books in this series but was sad to find that was not the case with this book. During the busy season at the vineyard for Lucie, readers are bombarded with enough plot lines for three books. First a long dead body is discovered as a hurricane threatens the vineyard. Second the winemaker at a neighboring vineyard is murdered. Finally Lucie makes some astonishing discoveries about her own family. Each of these could have easily been the main focus of a book. When they are put all together into one, it is tiring to read. I was also disappointed that the author felt the need to address so many social issues in a single book. I do love the characters and hope this is just a temporary blimp in the series.
Marty Wingate's seventh book in the Potting Shed Mystery series is Midsummer Mayhem. Pru and her neighbors are excited to have an outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at a local estate. When the current gardener quits, Pru is called in to help. As opening day draws near, one of the actors is murdered. Pru's husband, the detective inspector, needs her inside knowledge to uncover the murderer. While I did guess the culprit early on, it did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. I love the characters, setting, and the garden theme, which were just as strong in this book as in previous ones.disclosure: I received these e-books through NetGalley but was not otherwise compensated for these reviews. All opinions are my own!
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