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August 14, 2025
This series seems more southern drama with a side of murder than a true cozy murder mystery, and I am enjoying that.
I feel like the writing style of Karen Kelly was slightly different than Jan Fields in the first book, but both represented the characters in a consistent way.
This book has Jillian and her friends from the first book trying to solve the shocking mysteries from history that presented themselves in the old journal Jillian found in the attic of her ancestral home. The last known surviving member of a long-time family in the community is the murder victim. The different plot points all come together in the end.
I really enjoyed the immersion in Georgia culture. Being a northern girl makes me feel a bit of an outsider in these stories. I'm excited to continue in the series, though. The books are short and read quickly. I bought all 23 (?) from the library sale, and they will be adorable on a shelf. Love the dust jackets and the included bookmark! I think this will be a book I keep in my purse to pull out when needed, or a series that is easy to take on vacation.
Spice: none. There isn't a real romantic interest yet. Maybe something will blossom eventually, though.
Language: none in this one, unless you're offended by "Yankee"
Violence: Well, there are angry words, and the long term effects of bullying are discussed. There is a murder victim, but no wounds to describe. Someone tries to attack another with a hoe and is defended by a granny with a rifle.
I feel like the writing style of Karen Kelly was slightly different than Jan Fields in the first book, but both represented the characters in a consistent way.
This book has Jillian and her friends from the first book trying to solve the shocking mysteries from history that presented themselves in the old journal Jillian found in the attic of her ancestral home. The last known surviving member of a long-time family in the community is the murder victim. The different plot points all come together in the end.
I really enjoyed the immersion in Georgia culture. Being a northern girl makes me feel a bit of an outsider in these stories. I'm excited to continue in the series, though. The books are short and read quickly. I bought all 23 (?) from the library sale, and they will be adorable on a shelf. Love the dust jackets and the included bookmark! I think this will be a book I keep in my purse to pull out when needed, or a series that is easy to take on vacation.
Spice: none. There isn't a real romantic interest yet. Maybe something will blossom eventually, though.
Language: none in this one, unless you're offended by "Yankee"
Violence: Well, there are angry words, and the long term effects of bullying are discussed. There is a murder victim, but no wounds to describe. Someone tries to attack another with a hoe and is defended by a granny with a rifle.
August 10, 2018
I'm not sure how many thoughts I have on this book, except that it was overall a pretty good mystery. It didn't have too much of a contemporary vibe, although there were a bit more mentions of Jillian's white Prius.
There may have been more unnecessarily mentioned details or conversations than the first book, but not too much to get on my nerves. None of it dragged on very long.
In fact, it was a pretty fast-paced book. It was kind of a dual-time mystery, even though the Civil War-era murder was known. Because of that, there were quite a few ends to be tied up, and they were tied mostly well. I especially liked Bertie's unknown connection to Otis. It was a little cheesy, but nice.
I do have one question, though. If Gooder is going to be so annoying, can we have the real sheriff come back and examine the cases?
There may have been more unnecessarily mentioned details or conversations than the first book, but not too much to get on my nerves. None of it dragged on very long.
In fact, it was a pretty fast-paced book. It was kind of a dual-time mystery, even though the Civil War-era murder was known. Because of that, there were quite a few ends to be tied up, and they were tied mostly well. I especially liked Bertie's unknown connection to Otis. It was a little cheesy, but nice.
I do have one question, though. If Gooder is going to be so annoying, can we have the real sheriff come back and examine the cases?
September 9, 2020
I enjoyed this book very much. It is about three women from different Generations all living on a plantation and running a Chocolate Shoppe Bakery in a small town called Belhaven. And of course there is a murder that has to be solved.
June 27, 2017
I enjoy this book. It is a light read, but you get pulled into the story and solving the case is always fun.
July 14, 2020
A hit
May 19, 2021
Feels like it is going to be a series as people and things are referenced but not fleshed out.
October 20, 2021
A cute little mystery book. It revolves around and inter generational family running a little bakery shop in a small southern town. I would recommend for a light easy read.
December 23, 2024
A quick read, didn’t want to put it down. Southern appeal and interesting quotes.
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