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The Redcakes #7
Trifling Favors
The sweetest treat is a kiss... Greggory Redcake's plate is full. Widowed young and left with two small children, the manager of the Kensington location of the illustrious tea shop is besieged on all sides between the bakery and family matters. If only his remarkably efficient shop assistant, Betsy Popham, could manage his home life, too! But Greggory can't linger on thoughts of Betsy's fetching smile when a dead body is discovered in the bakery...
Betsy has no time for romance, not even with the delectable Mr. Redcake, whose kisses are all too unforgettable. Haunted by a specter from her family's past, Betsy is terrified that the man blackmailing her has turned to deadly violence. Yet the only way to save her position--and possibly her life--is to accept Greggory's help as their delicious attraction sweetens into the tantalizing promise of true love...
Praise for Heather Hiestand's novels
"""One Taste of Scandal "is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat."" --Gina Robinson, author of "The Last Honest Seamstress "and the Agent Ex series
""This fast paced read is both sweet and fun. It's rare to find historical romances that feature couples who are of anything but Anglo Saxon decent, and this one does a solid job of addressing some of these difficulties....A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre."" -"Library Journal "on "His Wicked Smile"
""This is definitely one for the keeper shelf."" Historical Romance Lover on "His Wicked Smile"
""A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non traditional lovers."" Jessa Slade, author of "Dark Prince's Desire," on "His Wicked Smile"
Betsy has no time for romance, not even with the delectable Mr. Redcake, whose kisses are all too unforgettable. Haunted by a specter from her family's past, Betsy is terrified that the man blackmailing her has turned to deadly violence. Yet the only way to save her position--and possibly her life--is to accept Greggory's help as their delicious attraction sweetens into the tantalizing promise of true love...
Praise for Heather Hiestand's novels
"""One Taste of Scandal "is a delicious, multi-layered Victorian treat."" --Gina Robinson, author of "The Last Honest Seamstress "and the Agent Ex series
""This fast paced read is both sweet and fun. It's rare to find historical romances that feature couples who are of anything but Anglo Saxon decent, and this one does a solid job of addressing some of these difficulties....A fast read with a different view point than many novels in the genre."" -"Library Journal "on "His Wicked Smile"
""This is definitely one for the keeper shelf."" Historical Romance Lover on "His Wicked Smile"
""A delightful, sexy glimpse into Victorian life and loving with two wonderfully non traditional lovers."" Jessa Slade, author of "Dark Prince's Desire," on "His Wicked Smile"
262 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2016
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About the author
Heather Hiestand
40 books435 followersHeather Hiestand was born in Illinois, but her family migrated west before she started school. Since then she has claimed Washington State as home, except for a few years in California. She wrote her first story at age seven and went on to major in creative writing at the University of Washington. Her first published fiction was a mystery short story, but since then it has been all about the many flavors of romance. Heather’s first published romance short story was set in the Victorian period and she continues to return, fascinated by the rapid changes of the nineteenth century. The author of many novels, novellas, and short stories, she is a bestseller at both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. With her husband and son, she makes her home in a small town and supposedly works out of her tiny office, though she mostly writes in her easy chair in the living room. She also writes as Anh Leod.
Heather loves to hear from readers! Her email is heather@heatherhiestand.com.
You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Heather is represented by Laurie McLean at Foreword Literary. http://forewordliterary.com/
Heather loves to hear from readers! Her email is heather@heatherhiestand.com.
You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Heather is represented by Laurie McLean at Foreword Literary. http://forewordliterary.com/
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March 11, 2016
My review cross-posted from Wit and Sin: http://witandsin.blogspot.com/2016/03...
Trifling Favors is a story I wanted to like far more than I did, which makes it a bit difficult for me to review. Hardworking Betsy Popham has been an interesting secondary character in the Redcakes series and I was excited that she finally got a book of her own. I loved learning more about Betsy and my heart broke for her more than once over the course of the story. She’s the daughter of a convicted killer and has lived her life with that hanging over her head. Not only that, she’s been blackmailed, used, stolen from, and disappointed by love. Through it all, Betsy has remained a determined, hardworking woman who keeps her head held high even when life throws yet another curveball at her. In other words, she’s the perfect example of a strong heroine who you want to see find love with a hero who will appreciate all that she is.
What Betsy gets is Greggory Redcake, who – though likeable on his own – is lackluster as a romantic hero. Greggory is a widower with two babies and a teashop he and Betsy have worked hard to make a success. I was looking forward to seeing them fall in love and work together, but ultimately the romance never rang true for me. Greggory was certainly attracted to Betsy, but his “love” for Betsy felt more like lust mixed with wanting her organizational skills to run his chaotic home. He didn’t seem to appreciate Betsy for who she was, but instead tried to cherry pick what he liked about her and then fit her into the mold of what he thinks a wife of his should be. Needless to say, this was incredibly disappointing. As for Betsy, though she cared for Greggory, she still seemed more hung up on Ewan Hales, the man she loved and lost. Greggory was almost like a consolation prize, one I doubted if she was wholly certain she wanted before her hand was forced. I finished Trifling Favors wishing there was more to the ending so that I could feel the romance come together. As it stands, the story ended more with a whimper than a strong happily ever after that would satisfy.
Though I did have a number of issues with the romance, Trifling Favors wasn’t a bad read. It was slow to start, but once it picked up I enjoyed author Heather Hiestand’s writing. There’s a mystery involving theft and murder that was fun to watch Betsy and Greggory pick apart and solve. It’s this plotline that is the book’s saving grace, for it adds excitement and offers readers the opportunity to become invested in the tale.
Trifling Favors is the seventh book in the Redcakes series, and as I have been reading the series out of order I can safely say the book stands on its own. That being said, a lot of past Redcakes heroes and heroines are mentioned or briefly appear, which should delight fans. Trifling Favors isn’t the strongest book in the series and I was sadly disappointed in the love story, but I enjoy Ms. Hiestand’s writing enough that I will definitely finish catching up on the series.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Trifling Favors is a story I wanted to like far more than I did, which makes it a bit difficult for me to review. Hardworking Betsy Popham has been an interesting secondary character in the Redcakes series and I was excited that she finally got a book of her own. I loved learning more about Betsy and my heart broke for her more than once over the course of the story. She’s the daughter of a convicted killer and has lived her life with that hanging over her head. Not only that, she’s been blackmailed, used, stolen from, and disappointed by love. Through it all, Betsy has remained a determined, hardworking woman who keeps her head held high even when life throws yet another curveball at her. In other words, she’s the perfect example of a strong heroine who you want to see find love with a hero who will appreciate all that she is.
What Betsy gets is Greggory Redcake, who – though likeable on his own – is lackluster as a romantic hero. Greggory is a widower with two babies and a teashop he and Betsy have worked hard to make a success. I was looking forward to seeing them fall in love and work together, but ultimately the romance never rang true for me. Greggory was certainly attracted to Betsy, but his “love” for Betsy felt more like lust mixed with wanting her organizational skills to run his chaotic home. He didn’t seem to appreciate Betsy for who she was, but instead tried to cherry pick what he liked about her and then fit her into the mold of what he thinks a wife of his should be. Needless to say, this was incredibly disappointing. As for Betsy, though she cared for Greggory, she still seemed more hung up on Ewan Hales, the man she loved and lost. Greggory was almost like a consolation prize, one I doubted if she was wholly certain she wanted before her hand was forced. I finished Trifling Favors wishing there was more to the ending so that I could feel the romance come together. As it stands, the story ended more with a whimper than a strong happily ever after that would satisfy.
Though I did have a number of issues with the romance, Trifling Favors wasn’t a bad read. It was slow to start, but once it picked up I enjoyed author Heather Hiestand’s writing. There’s a mystery involving theft and murder that was fun to watch Betsy and Greggory pick apart and solve. It’s this plotline that is the book’s saving grace, for it adds excitement and offers readers the opportunity to become invested in the tale.
Trifling Favors is the seventh book in the Redcakes series, and as I have been reading the series out of order I can safely say the book stands on its own. That being said, a lot of past Redcakes heroes and heroines are mentioned or briefly appear, which should delight fans. Trifling Favors isn’t the strongest book in the series and I was sadly disappointed in the love story, but I enjoy Ms. Hiestand’s writing enough that I will definitely finish catching up on the series.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
January 26, 2016
**I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
I would rate this book 3, maybe 3.5 stars. I liked it much better than Wedding Matilda, but it cannot compare to the first books in the series.
I think the writing was much more cohesive in this book than it was in the last book, but I felt it was still lacking the true romance of the first three books. The mystery was very well done and had me going back and forth for much of the book trying to decide who was the true villain. To say that I was surprised by the reveal - would be a gross understatement.
This story centers on Betsy Popham, who has been a strong secondary character for the entire series and Greggory Redcake, whom we met in the last book.
Greggory owns the Kensington branch of the famous Redcakes tearoom and Betsy is his assistant manager. They have worked together for two years, but have only just recently developed a more physical attraction. Greggory is a widower with two small children and has recently begun to think he should remarry. His respect and attraction for Betsy, makes her his first choice in a second wife.
Betsy is attracted to Greggory, but she is very conscious of the difference in their social stature. She is a woman with a lot of baggage and lets the actions of others, cloud her self worth.
When Greggory and Betsy become more than just employer/employee, things from Betsy's past rear up and threaten to destroy not only her life, but the business too. She and Greggory must work together to save no only their budding relationship, but Redcakes as well.
The story has a lot of twists and turns and there is the ongoing issue of the social class discrepancies that has been a major part of all the books in the series.
I think my only problem with this book is the lack of true romance. I could not shake the feeling that Greggory was still actively in love with his late wife, who has only been gone for just about a year. It made it hard for me to believe that he was in love with Betsy, it was more like he was lonely and liked being married, so hoped to have that again. And Betsy had so much going on that I never got a sense of her being in love at all. This was more like a friends to lovers story rather than a meeting of soul mates kind of love story.
While it was not my favorite in the series, it was good and interesting. But it lacked true emotion and became more of a mystery novel than a love story to me.
I would rate this book 3, maybe 3.5 stars. I liked it much better than Wedding Matilda, but it cannot compare to the first books in the series.
I think the writing was much more cohesive in this book than it was in the last book, but I felt it was still lacking the true romance of the first three books. The mystery was very well done and had me going back and forth for much of the book trying to decide who was the true villain. To say that I was surprised by the reveal - would be a gross understatement.
This story centers on Betsy Popham, who has been a strong secondary character for the entire series and Greggory Redcake, whom we met in the last book.
Greggory owns the Kensington branch of the famous Redcakes tearoom and Betsy is his assistant manager. They have worked together for two years, but have only just recently developed a more physical attraction. Greggory is a widower with two small children and has recently begun to think he should remarry. His respect and attraction for Betsy, makes her his first choice in a second wife.
Betsy is attracted to Greggory, but she is very conscious of the difference in their social stature. She is a woman with a lot of baggage and lets the actions of others, cloud her self worth.
When Greggory and Betsy become more than just employer/employee, things from Betsy's past rear up and threaten to destroy not only her life, but the business too. She and Greggory must work together to save no only their budding relationship, but Redcakes as well.
The story has a lot of twists and turns and there is the ongoing issue of the social class discrepancies that has been a major part of all the books in the series.
I think my only problem with this book is the lack of true romance. I could not shake the feeling that Greggory was still actively in love with his late wife, who has only been gone for just about a year. It made it hard for me to believe that he was in love with Betsy, it was more like he was lonely and liked being married, so hoped to have that again. And Betsy had so much going on that I never got a sense of her being in love at all. This was more like a friends to lovers story rather than a meeting of soul mates kind of love story.
While it was not my favorite in the series, it was good and interesting. But it lacked true emotion and became more of a mystery novel than a love story to me.
March 17, 2016
Betsy Popham works hard in Redcake's tearoom, helping her father to have a dignified life.
Added to this the fact that they need to pay the expenses of another family, the Carter, because Betsy's mother was accused of having killed the head of that family. But it seems that part of this responsibility ends when Mrs. Carter dies. However, her twin children, Victor and Violet are two young people who never had to work in life and know little do to sustain themselves. Victor starts practicing shady acts and thinks Betsy has an obligation to give on money to them.
Betsy is an exemplary employee, keeps everything under control in the tearoom and causes admiration for her boss, Mr Greggory Redcake.
Greg was a widower, lost his wife a month after the birth of the twins and was desperate behind a new nanny because none stayed long working for him.
He was already interested for Betsy when a crime is committed and a corpse is found in the tea room when Betsy and Greg had stayed late at the office. The case and its investigation ends up making the two spend more time together.
Betsy was being blackmailed and needed to get rid of the scoundrel. Greg puts himself as her savior, however, after suffering a broken heart, Betsy doesn't trust men enough to give her heart.
New secrets of the past come to the fore and now she will have to make a choice between reason and the heart ...
The story has a very romantic facet but it is the mystery that makes the league all. There are many secrets - and blackmail - hidden over the years, and only when Betsy is able to be honest with herself, she would have the opportunity to open her heart to a new love.
Greggory is a gentleman from beginning to end.
4 stars
ARC sent in exchange of an honest review
Added to this the fact that they need to pay the expenses of another family, the Carter, because Betsy's mother was accused of having killed the head of that family. But it seems that part of this responsibility ends when Mrs. Carter dies. However, her twin children, Victor and Violet are two young people who never had to work in life and know little do to sustain themselves. Victor starts practicing shady acts and thinks Betsy has an obligation to give on money to them.
Betsy is an exemplary employee, keeps everything under control in the tearoom and causes admiration for her boss, Mr Greggory Redcake.
Greg was a widower, lost his wife a month after the birth of the twins and was desperate behind a new nanny because none stayed long working for him.
He was already interested for Betsy when a crime is committed and a corpse is found in the tea room when Betsy and Greg had stayed late at the office. The case and its investigation ends up making the two spend more time together.
Betsy was being blackmailed and needed to get rid of the scoundrel. Greg puts himself as her savior, however, after suffering a broken heart, Betsy doesn't trust men enough to give her heart.
New secrets of the past come to the fore and now she will have to make a choice between reason and the heart ...
The story has a very romantic facet but it is the mystery that makes the league all. There are many secrets - and blackmail - hidden over the years, and only when Betsy is able to be honest with herself, she would have the opportunity to open her heart to a new love.
Greggory is a gentleman from beginning to end.
4 stars
ARC sent in exchange of an honest review
March 28, 2016
We have met both Betsy and Greggory previously in the series and now we visit with them as they find their happiness. Unfortunately that happiness must wait for slow police work, family betrayals, murder, vandalism and lack of self-esteem.
Once again Ms. Heistand brings deep and complex character portrayals to the story and even if you have not read the other books in the series you will cheer for Betsy and Greggory and hiss at the betrayals. I loved the story and the tension the murder brought to it. Right up to the end I thought I had figured out who dunnit, but was pleasantly surprised and glad to be there as karma came back around. I especially like the way she has created independent minded women in a time that they are struggling to come into their own and they shine.
The personal doubts that both Betsy and Greggory struggle with are ones that are relatable and touchingly handled. I could see myself in Betsy’s position as she struggled to break free from her father and gain a sense of where she stood in the world of commerce. Greggory’s trials as a widower with infant babies is real and you could feel for the sleepless nights, the constant crying and the triumphs of a full night’s sleep.
I gave this story 4.5 stars because I would have liked to see the end a bit more drawn together or at least a short epilogue as it ended a bit abruptly. While this may have been done because Ms. Heistand knows what is coming next, it left me hanging. This is a delightful series that I will continue to follow.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Once again Ms. Heistand brings deep and complex character portrayals to the story and even if you have not read the other books in the series you will cheer for Betsy and Greggory and hiss at the betrayals. I loved the story and the tension the murder brought to it. Right up to the end I thought I had figured out who dunnit, but was pleasantly surprised and glad to be there as karma came back around. I especially like the way she has created independent minded women in a time that they are struggling to come into their own and they shine.
The personal doubts that both Betsy and Greggory struggle with are ones that are relatable and touchingly handled. I could see myself in Betsy’s position as she struggled to break free from her father and gain a sense of where she stood in the world of commerce. Greggory’s trials as a widower with infant babies is real and you could feel for the sleepless nights, the constant crying and the triumphs of a full night’s sleep.
I gave this story 4.5 stars because I would have liked to see the end a bit more drawn together or at least a short epilogue as it ended a bit abruptly. While this may have been done because Ms. Heistand knows what is coming next, it left me hanging. This is a delightful series that I will continue to follow.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 15, 2017
I have only read the sixth book of this series set in Victorian Age in a cake store. I really liked the original setting so I was excited to read this one. It hasn't disappointed me! There are very twists and lots of suspense, in this book prevails mysterious part on romantic one.
The life of Betsy has always been very complicated. She's the daughter of a killer and it is not easy to live with that reputation. She has undergone many blackmail and even had many disappointments in love. But she has never given up, is a hard worker and helped her boss Greggory manage his cake shop with great success. She's very attracted to him but she knows that they belong to two very different social classes. Greggory is a widower with two children. He really liked Betsy and also sees her as a potential second wife, although he is still very in love with his late wife. When things between them become more intense, Betsy is afraid that her past can destroy her life again. Meanwhile they will also handle the scandal of a corpse on their shop.
The plot is well developed and intriguing, in addition to the love story there is a riveting mystery to solve. It was hard to put it down because from the first chapters I really wanted to know the ending, to find out who the culprit was and how it would end between Betsy and Greggory ..
It 's the seventh book of the series Redcake but it can be read as a standalone.
Very enjoyable for great beach reading or a break from routine.
The life of Betsy has always been very complicated. She's the daughter of a killer and it is not easy to live with that reputation. She has undergone many blackmail and even had many disappointments in love. But she has never given up, is a hard worker and helped her boss Greggory manage his cake shop with great success. She's very attracted to him but she knows that they belong to two very different social classes. Greggory is a widower with two children. He really liked Betsy and also sees her as a potential second wife, although he is still very in love with his late wife. When things between them become more intense, Betsy is afraid that her past can destroy her life again. Meanwhile they will also handle the scandal of a corpse on their shop.
The plot is well developed and intriguing, in addition to the love story there is a riveting mystery to solve. It was hard to put it down because from the first chapters I really wanted to know the ending, to find out who the culprit was and how it would end between Betsy and Greggory ..
It 's the seventh book of the series Redcake but it can be read as a standalone.
Very enjoyable for great beach reading or a break from routine.
March 20, 2016
This is book 7 in the Redcakes series.
Greggory Redcake would love for his home life to be as well organized as his workplace. Everything at work runs smoothly because of his assistant manager, Betsy Popham. But that doesn't last long when someone is murdered at the tea shop.
Betsy thinks that the murder has to do with something from her past and when it appears that she is in danger, Greggory offers his home for Betsy and her father to move in to.
Now that Betsy and Greggory not only work together but live together, the feelings that both of the have kept hidden are suddenly to strong to ignore. Can they find the murderer as well of figure out where their feelings might take them?
I've enjoyed reading about the Redcakes and this story is no exception. I was hoping that Betsy would get her HEA when I met her earlier in the series, so I was excited to see this was her story.
I loved that Hiestand added a "who done it" aspect with this story. That element brought more drama to the story as well as propelling the love story forward.
I'm not certain if Hiestand is continuing with the Redcakes, but I sure hope she does!! I'm looking forward to reading whatever she comes up with next!
Thanks go out to Kensington via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
Greggory Redcake would love for his home life to be as well organized as his workplace. Everything at work runs smoothly because of his assistant manager, Betsy Popham. But that doesn't last long when someone is murdered at the tea shop.
Betsy thinks that the murder has to do with something from her past and when it appears that she is in danger, Greggory offers his home for Betsy and her father to move in to.
Now that Betsy and Greggory not only work together but live together, the feelings that both of the have kept hidden are suddenly to strong to ignore. Can they find the murderer as well of figure out where their feelings might take them?
I've enjoyed reading about the Redcakes and this story is no exception. I was hoping that Betsy would get her HEA when I met her earlier in the series, so I was excited to see this was her story.
I loved that Hiestand added a "who done it" aspect with this story. That element brought more drama to the story as well as propelling the love story forward.
I'm not certain if Hiestand is continuing with the Redcakes, but I sure hope she does!! I'm looking forward to reading whatever she comes up with next!
Thanks go out to Kensington via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
June 19, 2016
Betsy Popham is an unusual Victorian miss. She has a very well paid job as assistant manager of Redcake's Kensington tea shop and emporium. She lives with her father, and they have big secret. Her mother was a convicted and executed murderess. Her father took it on himself to look after the victim's family. That is why although they both work very hard they have very little money. When the secret threatens to come to light it will affect everyone around them.
Greggory Redcake is the owner of the Kensington branch of Redcake's. He is a widower with very young twins. He is a progressive man who knows that women can be intelligent and hold positions of responsibility. Betsy is a great help to his business as an assistant manager.
Our poor heroine is a very strong and intelligent woman, but she has got so much working against her. Our hero is hard working and protective of all the people he feels responsible for.
A very good murder/mystery with so many suspects there is no way for us humble readers to guess who done it.
It is part of a series but easily read as a stand alone. I enjoyed every page.
Greggory Redcake is the owner of the Kensington branch of Redcake's. He is a widower with very young twins. He is a progressive man who knows that women can be intelligent and hold positions of responsibility. Betsy is a great help to his business as an assistant manager.
Our poor heroine is a very strong and intelligent woman, but she has got so much working against her. Our hero is hard working and protective of all the people he feels responsible for.
A very good murder/mystery with so many suspects there is no way for us humble readers to guess who done it.
It is part of a series but easily read as a stand alone. I enjoyed every page.
March 15, 2016
This book has been a fun series to follow with Heather. She has really put together this mystical story line with some very busy people. This story revolves around a Cake/Bakery setting. Betsy and Ralph work for the Redcake family. Betsy was here for 2 years until she moved to London. Spoiler. Greggory owns the London shop. He is always on the move as he has two twins to care for too since his wife passed on soon after their births. Spoiler. This story carries on with Betsy worrying about her past and her dead mother. Big Spoiler. Greggory likes her and trusts her. She kind of hangs on the edge. This story has murder, broken windows of the Shop and finding a lost sister! If you like a busy story then this is for you. There is minimal need of tissues. I would recommend this to readers who like Victorian books. Please grab this up and don't pass it over. You won't regret it. Enjoy this read! I have this book for an honest review for NetGalley.
March 20, 2016
I received an eARC, from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
This is book seven in the "The Redcakes" series. I would say this is a standalone book even though Betsy has shown trough out the series as a secondary character and Greggory I think was just in the last book.
This is the story of Greggory Redcake who manages Kensington location of the illustrious tea shop and where Betsy is the store manger of the tea shop. They have know each other for a few years but up until recently have started to feel their attraction for each other too. Greggory is starting to want a second wife for him and his children and his thinking that Betsy would be a good wife to him and mother to his kids and mange his home. But they have to overcome some feelings and find a common ground.
This is book seven in the "The Redcakes" series. I would say this is a standalone book even though Betsy has shown trough out the series as a secondary character and Greggory I think was just in the last book.
This is the story of Greggory Redcake who manages Kensington location of the illustrious tea shop and where Betsy is the store manger of the tea shop. They have know each other for a few years but up until recently have started to feel their attraction for each other too. Greggory is starting to want a second wife for him and his children and his thinking that Betsy would be a good wife to him and mother to his kids and mange his home. But they have to overcome some feelings and find a common ground.
April 10, 2016
Trifling Favors by Heather Hiestand
Kensington Books
Pub Date: Mar 15 2016
The only thing I can say about this story is the mystery was written in a great way. It keeps you guessing as to who the villian would be. I have read the entire series and having said what i have about the way the mystery portion was written, I will say the romance portion was perhaps a little under written. I was disappointed for I have waited for the female character to have her own story. The romance just did not give the fire and passion that would be expected of this character and I must say the hero was a little so there. It is a worthwhile read in my opinion due to the mystery. It is what held me in the story wondering who the villian could be. I would say if you are a mystery fan then you will enjoy this one.This book was given to me in return for an honest review. Swedenmom .
Kensington Books
Pub Date: Mar 15 2016
The only thing I can say about this story is the mystery was written in a great way. It keeps you guessing as to who the villian would be. I have read the entire series and having said what i have about the way the mystery portion was written, I will say the romance portion was perhaps a little under written. I was disappointed for I have waited for the female character to have her own story. The romance just did not give the fire and passion that would be expected of this character and I must say the hero was a little so there. It is a worthwhile read in my opinion due to the mystery. It is what held me in the story wondering who the villian could be. I would say if you are a mystery fan then you will enjoy this one.This book was given to me in return for an honest review. Swedenmom .
July 17, 2016
Really wanted to love this...it was likable. Betsy is a great part of the Redcakes world and her story was just so so. Plus really bummed that they killed off Mannifred Cross.. And I liked his character
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2016
This was a great murder mystery with a romance included. I loved the Redcakes series and enjoyed every single one. I hope this isn't the end of the Redcake family. I want to still see what happens to these characters and their lives.
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