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Sweetfern Harbor #16
Panic in the Treats
Everyone at Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is excited about the prestigious wedding scheduled on the side lawn of the Inn. Besides that, Brenda Rivers expects a full house of guests the same weekend. Allie Williams, Reservationist, notes that not every guest appears happy at check in. Nadia Bouchard and Melody Basset both express by demeanor private motives for coming to Sweetfern Harbor. Deep resentment seems embedded in them, something Allie can’t put her finger on to explain. Brenda meets with her guests after check-in. She finds them friendly, including Nadia. Melody is the only guest who does not show up for the first get-together, but Brenda decides to catch up with her later. Allie describes her as someone unhappy and morose. The one distinguished older man is more sedate in nature than the younger guests. Roland Thorne has his own agenda for coming to Sweetfern Harbor.
Melody spends much of her time near the waterfront. The Atlantic Ocean mesmerizes her in a strange way. Nadia finds solace near the ocean, too, but first she must visit the Owner of Sweet Treats, Hope Williams. The encounter intensifies Nadia’s anger toward Hope, though Hope can’t figure out why. Even when Nadia explains her reasons, Hope is at a loss. When Allie asks Brenda if she can spend her break time with her mother at Sweet Treats to help with a large order, Brenda readily agrees.
When Allie doesn’t return later as expected, Brenda and her Head Housekeeper Phyllis Pendleton sense something has gone wrong. Brenda’s fears are verified when she and Phyllis find Sweet Treats to be locked and lights turned off. Clues of disturbance in the alley behind the shop causes Brenda to determine the two women have been kidnapped.
When Brenda’s husband Detective Mac Rivers reports the newcomer in town, Andrea Franklin has been murdered in Sweet Treats, both are convinced Allie and Hope Williams have been taken hostage. Brenda will experience an encounter with an angry guest of hers downtown. Nadia passes Brenda and Phyllis, unseeing, on her way back to the bed and breakfast. Next Brenda will find herself in mortal danger with a madwoman on the slated cliff that juts out over the ocean. She wonders if she will survive any of it. More importantly, will it be too late for Allie and Hope?
Melody spends much of her time near the waterfront. The Atlantic Ocean mesmerizes her in a strange way. Nadia finds solace near the ocean, too, but first she must visit the Owner of Sweet Treats, Hope Williams. The encounter intensifies Nadia’s anger toward Hope, though Hope can’t figure out why. Even when Nadia explains her reasons, Hope is at a loss. When Allie asks Brenda if she can spend her break time with her mother at Sweet Treats to help with a large order, Brenda readily agrees.
When Allie doesn’t return later as expected, Brenda and her Head Housekeeper Phyllis Pendleton sense something has gone wrong. Brenda’s fears are verified when she and Phyllis find Sweet Treats to be locked and lights turned off. Clues of disturbance in the alley behind the shop causes Brenda to determine the two women have been kidnapped.
When Brenda’s husband Detective Mac Rivers reports the newcomer in town, Andrea Franklin has been murdered in Sweet Treats, both are convinced Allie and Hope Williams have been taken hostage. Brenda will experience an encounter with an angry guest of hers downtown. Nadia passes Brenda and Phyllis, unseeing, on her way back to the bed and breakfast. Next Brenda will find herself in mortal danger with a madwoman on the slated cliff that juts out over the ocean. She wonders if she will survive any of it. More importantly, will it be too late for Allie and Hope?
- GenresCozy Mystery
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2019
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Wendy Meadows
183 books434 followersWendy Meadows is a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author who creates the perfect escape for readers who love amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries you can solve with a cup of tea in hand.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
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January 28, 2024
I am ready for book 17. Unfortunately I get paid on Tuesday so I don’t have any money to buy anymore. Lol. There is a mystery actually a couple of them. There are some guests at the B&B that are kind of different. One has a vendetta Supposedly against one of the residents there in Sweetfern Harbor. Another one, just can’t stand for people to be happy. I think you will enjoy this book. Yes, I do recommend it.
January 29, 2020
A well written very intriguing mystery. This entertaining storyline has murder, suspense, humor, kidnappings and more as two guest are determined for revenge. A great journey as they mystery is solved in between the wedding planning. The characters are interesting and well developed. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC.
February 1, 2022
I am flying through this series! Each book only takes an hour or two to finish.
It is getting to the point that I am ready to move on to another series, but it's one of those that I like enough that I want to finish out the series.
I like the characters and I like the fact that each book gets straight to the point--which you have to do when they are this short!
It is getting to the point that I am ready to move on to another series, but it's one of those that I like enough that I want to finish out the series.
I like the characters and I like the fact that each book gets straight to the point--which you have to do when they are this short!
January 22, 2020
Very Enjoyable
Once again I have enjoyed reading this author's book. It was enjoyable and interesting. The characters and storyline were intriguing. I would recommend it to anyone.
Once again I have enjoyed reading this author's book. It was enjoyable and interesting. The characters and storyline were intriguing. I would recommend it to anyone.
February 28, 2020
Another Homerun
I chose this rating because I really enjoyed this book. There were a lot of red herrings. Plus a good plot twist. No spoilers, just a good time reading.
I chose this rating because I really enjoyed this book. There were a lot of red herrings. Plus a good plot twist. No spoilers, just a good time reading.
April 6, 2020
Excellent
This is the best cozy yet in this series. Two of our favorite characters may not make it to the end alive.
This is the best cozy yet in this series. Two of our favorite characters may not make it to the end alive.
December 2, 2019
Cannot go wrong with this author!
Have read all of this series, and loved every story. Recommend starting asset the beginning to catch the nuances of the lives of the characters. Cannot wait for the next installment.
Have read all of this series, and loved every story. Recommend starting asset the beginning to catch the nuances of the lives of the characters. Cannot wait for the next installment.
November 19, 2019
The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is brimming with excitement as they are hosting a very prestigious wedding. Brenda Rivers and her staff expect a full house of guests which means keeping them on their toes and all of their guests happy. At check-in time, Allie Williams notices that there are two very unhappy guests which she hopes won’t dampen the weekend festivities. Things do not go as planned when Brenda discovers a dear friend and her daughter have been kidnapped with all signs pointing to one or two of the house guests. What are the plans of the kidnapper and can Brenda find them in time?
This is a cozy mystery filled with lots of mystery, intrigue, intertwining stories, intelligent sleuths, and a fast-moving storyline that will keep you riveted until the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a cozy mystery filled with lots of mystery, intrigue, intertwining stories, intelligent sleuths, and a fast-moving storyline that will keep you riveted until the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 26, 2019
A great cozy
I have loved this series from book one and I can't wait to see what happens next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series by Wendy Meadows is a must read.
I have loved this series from book one and I can't wait to see what happens next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series by Wendy Meadows is a must read.
November 20, 2019
Panic in the Treats
Another mystery solved. This was very exciting. Thanks for a great series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
Another mystery solved. This was very exciting. Thanks for a great series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
November 19, 2019
Wendy meadows is a delight.
I have enjoyed all her books. She keeps you coming back for more. To me she is a very entertaining writer. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I have enjoyed all her books. She keeps you coming back for more. To me she is a very entertaining writer. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
November 12, 2019
With a large wedding in the grounds and a full house for the weekend the Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is ready for a busy time. The plethora of guests are checked in but not everyone is happy to be there and not everyone is there to relax and have a good time.
With one person murdered and two of her close friends missing Brenda finds herself in grave danger.
This is a good addition to this series with some interesting characters both new and recurring. I recommend this books to all fans of cosy mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
With one person murdered and two of her close friends missing Brenda finds herself in grave danger.
This is a good addition to this series with some interesting characters both new and recurring. I recommend this books to all fans of cosy mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2019
Entertaining story and characters. Hard to put down. Interesting and fun to follow the path this story takes. The interaction between characters and the story makes for good reading! Would recommend!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2019
The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast in Sweetfern Harbor is getting ready for a fancy society wedding. But strangely not everyone appears to be enjoying their stay. When Allie doesn’t return later as expected, Brenda and her Head Housekeeper, Phyllis, fear something is very wrong. Finding Sweet Treats locked up and a sign of a disturbance in the alley, they believe their friends, Hope and Allie, may have been kidnapped.
When Brenda’s husband, Detective Mac Rivers, reveals that Andrea Franklin has been murdered in Sweet Treats, it seems likely that the missing women really have been taken hostage. The hunt is on to find them, rescue them before they are harmed, and capture the murderer! Will they be successful?
This was a good story line. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, it took another twist and I wasn’t sure again. Great characters and intriguing story that kept the reader guessing. Grab your copy and enjoy!
When Brenda’s husband, Detective Mac Rivers, reveals that Andrea Franklin has been murdered in Sweet Treats, it seems likely that the missing women really have been taken hostage. The hunt is on to find them, rescue them before they are harmed, and capture the murderer! Will they be successful?
This was a good story line. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, it took another twist and I wasn’t sure again. Great characters and intriguing story that kept the reader guessing. Grab your copy and enjoy!
November 13, 2019
Amazing story as is usual by one of my favorite authors. Sweetfern harbor is in trouble again with missing ladies and more. These keep getting better and better. Love this series and this book
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2019
Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is holding another wedding and this one has high profile families that will really put Sheffield Bed and Breakfast on the map so of course something has to go amiss. This was so much more compelling compared to the last few books in the series as one of our own Sweetfern Harbor people is in the line of fire and things are going to get worse before they get better so hold onto your seat while we have guests who keep us guessing, revenge on the mind and a wedding to be had!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2019
Brenda always seems to get interesting guests at the bed & breakfast. All of the guests are expected to get along but 2 bring immediate suspicion to the reader. Spend a couple of hours reading to find out what happens and how Brenda and Mac deals with it. The pacing of the story is fairly quick and the characters are wonderfully written.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 13, 2019
I found this book to be a very good read. It has a great combination of suspense, mystery, humor and drama.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2019
Love this series. This story begins as everyone is getting ready to host a big wedding at the bed and breakfast. All hands are on deck to prepare and make sure the event goes on without a hitch. Well almost without a hitch. The wedding event went perfectly, however Brenda’s good friends went missing and the hunt is on to try to find them. So many suspects to choose from. There is the guest who is out for revenge, the strange and sick guest who resents anyone having happiness, several guests who are having personal issues. The list goes on and on. You will love the characters in this series, they are like old friends. The staging and descriptions of Sweet Fern Harbor are intoxicating; they make you wish you were there. Highly recommend this series to all cozy mystery lovers.
November 8, 2019
Wendy Meadows’ Sweetfern Harbor series makes you feel like you live there and all the characters are friends and neighbors. In this addition to the series, Sheffield Bed & Breakfast is gearing up for a big wedding. The wedding goes off without a problem, however B&B owner Brenda has two friends who go missing. And the list of suspects includes guests who have many issues including the need for revenge and resentment. Can Brenda find her friends before it is too late? Many twists and great characters makes for an easy, fun read.
November 11, 2019
I love the Sweetfern Harbor mysteries!!
Brenda is so relatable and a great detective. It doesn't hurt to have a good looking detective as her husband either! I love all the characters and Wendy didn't disappoint me with another good book. Can't wait till the next one!!
Brenda is so relatable and a great detective. It doesn't hurt to have a good looking detective as her husband either! I love all the characters and Wendy didn't disappoint me with another good book. Can't wait till the next one!!
November 13, 2019
Excellent
Another excellent book by Wendy Meadows. This is a great series. Mac and Brenda and gang pull off a great party and solve another mystery.
Another excellent book by Wendy Meadows. This is a great series. Mac and Brenda and gang pull off a great party and solve another mystery.
October 31, 2019
Panic in the Treats, is a Sweetfern Harbor Mystery series by Wendy Meadows. It's an enjoyable afternoon read with a great blending of murder and suspense with a touch humor. It was easy to jump right into the story and get to know these well developed characters. The twisted mind of the killer, the intrigue and suspense make this a mystery that's sure to capture your interest from the beginning.
The Sheffield Bed & Breakfast is preparing for a large prestigious wedding. All the B&B rooms are filled with wedding and other guests. Unfortunately, not all the guests seem to be enjoying their visit. Instead, they seem to have their own objectives for their visit.
There's murder and kidnappings to solve. Just as you figure out who the guilty person is, you turn the page and now you're not so sure. You keep going back and forth until the big reveal.
When amateur sleuth Brenda helps out her police detective husband, you know there is a madcap adventure to be had. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with quirky characters, a bit of humor, lots of mystery and adventure, then this five-star story, and the series, is for you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Sheffield Bed & Breakfast is preparing for a large prestigious wedding. All the B&B rooms are filled with wedding and other guests. Unfortunately, not all the guests seem to be enjoying their visit. Instead, they seem to have their own objectives for their visit.
There's murder and kidnappings to solve. Just as you figure out who the guilty person is, you turn the page and now you're not so sure. You keep going back and forth until the big reveal.
When amateur sleuth Brenda helps out her police detective husband, you know there is a madcap adventure to be had. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with quirky characters, a bit of humor, lots of mystery and adventure, then this five-star story, and the series, is for you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2019
Well this was a great story. Sheffield B&B has a big wedding going down and new guest arriving. Allie notices a couple of guest were a little off but hope the sea air and shops would change their demeanor. She voiced her worries to Brenda. Brenda noticed it at dinner time. Nadia Bouchard just seemed stuffy but Melody Bassett didn't show up at all.
The next day Brenda hears of Nadia causing a ruckus at Sweet Treats, Hope Williams shop. She wonders until she experiences it and has to threaten to arrest Nadia for disturbing the peace. When asked Hope has no ideal what Nadia is talking about and what she wants. Melody shows up at the shop and is standoffish to everyone.
The evening of the big wedding a guest reports to Brenda that Sweet Treats is closed. Brenda wondered because all the shops stay open late because of the tourist in town. Her and Phyllis walk to check it out. The shop is shut tight with no lights and blinds closed. Brenda's intuition tells her something is wrong. They try calling Hope and Allie with no answer from each. Next she calls Mac to come to the shop. He knows when Brenda says something is wrong it is. So begins the hunt to find Hope and Allie and also who murdered the girl in the supply closet.
I tell you this is another winning series by Mrs Meadows. I love several of her series. When you start reading you cannot stop.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The next day Brenda hears of Nadia causing a ruckus at Sweet Treats, Hope Williams shop. She wonders until she experiences it and has to threaten to arrest Nadia for disturbing the peace. When asked Hope has no ideal what Nadia is talking about and what she wants. Melody shows up at the shop and is standoffish to everyone.
The evening of the big wedding a guest reports to Brenda that Sweet Treats is closed. Brenda wondered because all the shops stay open late because of the tourist in town. Her and Phyllis walk to check it out. The shop is shut tight with no lights and blinds closed. Brenda's intuition tells her something is wrong. They try calling Hope and Allie with no answer from each. Next she calls Mac to come to the shop. He knows when Brenda says something is wrong it is. So begins the hunt to find Hope and Allie and also who murdered the girl in the supply closet.
I tell you this is another winning series by Mrs Meadows. I love several of her series. When you start reading you cannot stop.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 2, 2019
Mistaken identities . . .
. . . are at the bottom of this volume of The Sweetfern Harbor Mysteries.
The Inn is hosting a big society wedding - their biggest one yet. But among the other registered guests are two women who have Allie wondering what secrets they're hiding. One is dying and has a huge life-long chip on her shoulder; the other bears a long standing resentment that brings with it a deadly axe to grind. Whether Brenda and Phyllis can get to the bottom of both mysteries - and how they connect, if they do - is what kept me turning the pages.
Meadows' premise is intriguing and her characters amiable. I thought I had it figured out when the crime happened; the twist at the resolution was interesting if unexpected!
A quick read, very enjoyable!
[I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, and am leaving an honest review of the book. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
. . . are at the bottom of this volume of The Sweetfern Harbor Mysteries.
The Inn is hosting a big society wedding - their biggest one yet. But among the other registered guests are two women who have Allie wondering what secrets they're hiding. One is dying and has a huge life-long chip on her shoulder; the other bears a long standing resentment that brings with it a deadly axe to grind. Whether Brenda and Phyllis can get to the bottom of both mysteries - and how they connect, if they do - is what kept me turning the pages.
Meadows' premise is intriguing and her characters amiable. I thought I had it figured out when the crime happened; the twist at the resolution was interesting if unexpected!
A quick read, very enjoyable!
[I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, and am leaving an honest review of the book. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
November 6, 2019
Brenda was hoping for a weekend with no murder or mystery. The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast was hosting a very important wedding and also had a full house if guests. One of the guests seemed to harbor a grudge against Hope. Brenda and Mac end up racing against time to find Hope and Allie before something unmentionable happens. In the end Brenda did find Hope and Allie, who were both physically unharmed. She and Mac were able to detain the kidnapper without anyone getting seriously injured.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 8, 2019
The Inn is full again with another great assortment of guests. Some are not as 'friendly' as others and seem to have their own agendas they want to do. With a wedding also going on it is a busy time for the staff and guests at the Inn, then murder strikes and things get to be really intense. This is another great addition to this series! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
November 4, 2019
Another great episode in the Sweetfern Harbor series. In this one Brenda and her crew are hosting a big wedding. In the meantime, they still have guests to attend to. When Allie and then Molly both go missing, she knows that something is up and with the help of Mac, they try to figure out what is going on. Several of her guests are acting strangely and she suspects them in the disappearance. They go ahead with the wedding and it is a huge hit, with others wanting to book the Inn for their weddings as well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2019
Brenda finally reaches the conclusion that it is time to better screen the guests for her inn - past time really. With Allie at the helm of that project, hopefully they will finally have a little less drama at the inn.
In the mean time, the transient population or a bed and breakfast place puts more than the average number of crazies way to close to Brenda and her friends and family..
People are twisted, sadly. Luckily her extended friends and family group all have each other to lean on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In the mean time, the transient population or a bed and breakfast place puts more than the average number of crazies way to close to Brenda and her friends and family..
People are twisted, sadly. Luckily her extended friends and family group all have each other to lean on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2019
Do weddings and murder go hand in hand?
A big society wedding is coming to the inn but of course, there is also going to be murder and lots of mystery too. I love Ms. Meadows’s cozies. This was a quick read with great twists and fun characters. This one had just a little bit more to it so it was really engaging. If you like cozy mysteries then this is the one to pick up. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A big society wedding is coming to the inn but of course, there is also going to be murder and lots of mystery too. I love Ms. Meadows’s cozies. This was a quick read with great twists and fun characters. This one had just a little bit more to it so it was really engaging. If you like cozy mysteries then this is the one to pick up. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
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