Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith - Review of the fourth book in Daisy's Tea Mystery series

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In Pennsylvania's Amish country,

Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter

to marry off--and a murder to solve . . .

Daisy's worried one of her employees at Daisy's Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina's been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift--and while the shop's scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there's more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek.

Planning her own daughter's wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can't help feeling a protective maternal instinct--and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who's been making ends meet--barely--by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures.

But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina's new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out.

MY  REVIEW

This cozy has a touching story along with the mystery. Another winner in this series. I hope you enjoy them as much as I am.

 

Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches by Karen Rose Smith - Review of the third book in Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery series

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Daisy's Tea Garden in Pennsylvania's Amish country

is known fore its elegant finger foods--but now owner

Daisy Swanson has to finger a killer ...

Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy's Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business, but Daisy tries to stay confident. After all, how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread--not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad?

Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly. Considering a threat that recently appeared on his blog--and whispers of scandal in his past--Daisy has quite an assortment of suspects to sift through . . .

MY  REVIEW

Another enjoyable cozy and some good sleuthing. I am enjoying this series and have already started the next book, "Murder with Cherry Tarts". I will say that Cherry Tarts sound better than Cucumber Sandwiches, lol. I like cucumbers but not on a sandwich.

Murder with Cinnamon Scones by Karen Rose Smith - Review of the second book in the Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery series

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Daisy Swanson and her Aunt Iris run a delightful shop in

Pennsylvania's Amish Country with an emphasis on tasty

teas and treats--but murder is not so sweet...

AS local merchants unite to attract tourists for a much anticipated weekend quilting event, business is sure to spill over into eateries like Daisy's Tea Garden. Gorgeous craftwork is hanging everywhere--but among the quilts, potholders, and placemats, one gallery owner is wrapped up in some dangerous affairs...

Reese Masemer had been dating one of Daisy's employees, Tessa, an artist, though their last interaction was as strained as a cup of loose leaf tea. Now Reese has been found dead near a covered bridge where Tessa's been practicing her sketches. She's the obvious suspect, but Daisy's learning that there were some major secrets in Rees's background, and several of his relationships were infused with resentment. To save Tessa, she'll have to find out who's tainted this quaint little town with murder...

MY  REVIEW

This is a great cozy and the author does a great job of hiding the 'culprit' until the very end! Grab a copy and enjoy.

 

Freedom in the Mountain Wind by Misty M Beller - Review of the first book in the Call of the Rockies series

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(copied for Amazon.com)

The last epic journey before her life changes forever.

Susanna Wilkins will do anything to make her father's final dream come true, including trek along the path Lewis and Clark explored into the untamed wilds of the Rocky Mountains. Every mile is more crucial now that lung cancer is stealing Pa's last days faster than she can come to terms with losing him. The journey becomes harder than she ever expected, but paddling upriver through fierce rapids and fighting hungry grizzlies isn't what terrifies her the most.

Beaver Tail endured more than he can stand from the women in his Blackfoot camp, but the last disaster gave him the final shove he needed to join this band of brothers searching for one of their group who's gone missing. The last thing he expected was to find a white woman and her sick father stranded at the base of a massive waterfall. His plan is to help them carry their oversize canoe and supplies, then leave them to their strange mission. Yet, the more he learns about the pair, the more he realizes his life is about to be derailed--again.

MY  REVIEW

This is one of my favorite authors and she never fails to pull you into the story and keeps you wanting more. She writes nice clean stories and brings faith into each book. As I have said with all of her other books, this is a must read! If you haven't read any of her books I'm sure you will become a fan also.

Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith - Review of the first book in the Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery series

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In an old Victorian in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish country, Daisy Swanson and her aunt Iris serve soups, scones, and soothing teas to tourists and locals--but a murder in their garden has them in hot water ...

Daisy, a widowed mom of two teenagers, is used to feeling protective--so when Iris started dating the wealthy and not-quite-divorced Harvey Fitz, she worried ... especially after his bitter ex stormed in and caused a scene at the party Daisy's Tea Garden was catering. Then there was the gossip she overheard about Harvey's grown children being cut out of his will. Daisy didn't want her aunt to wind up with a broken heart--but she never expected Iris to wind up a suspect in Harvey's murder.

Now the apple bread and orange pekoe is on the back burner while the cops treat the shop like a crime scene--and Daisy hopes that Jonas Groft, a former detective from Philadelphia, can help her clear her aunt's name and bag the real killer before things boil over ...

MY  REVIEW

I think this is the first book I've read by this author and I really enjoyed it. She kept you guessing until the end.