In a quaint little town… tack.
The handsome and charming Detective Wayne tries hard to solve every crime, but he’s lucky to have Miss May and her loyal friend Chelsea on his side, even if he isn’t sure he wants them meddling in his cases.
A killer is on the loose.
Who would do such a thing?
You’ll love spending time in Pine Grove because if you pull up a chair and listen to the stories, eventually, somebody will bring you pie.
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I’m glad this series a boxed set. Well, the first 3 books. These are humorous mysteries with great characters. Although Chelsea, Miss May and sometimes Teeny are amateur sleuths, they manage to get the job done. I would recommend this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Chelsea Thomas is standing at the altar in her wedding gown, surrounded by family and friends, when her intended groom bolts out of the church. What’s a girl to do when she discovers he’s stolen everything from her? Hide out in a small apartment eating Chinese food. Or so she thinks…until her aunt Miss May gets hold of her and drags her back to the farm where Chelsea grew up. Chelsea, an interior decorator by trade, finds new purpose in decorating for her cousin’s wedding. But when her cousin’s groom disappears at the rehearsal dinner, Chelsea sets out to find him, and so she does…thus beginning her successful foray into solving crimes in their small town of Pine Grove, much to the consternation of the police, especially a hunky specimen named Wayne Hudson, who also has his eye on Chelsea…
But how can Chelsea, she of the Babbling Brook Mouth, Teeny, she of the Overactive Imagination, and Miss May, she of the Voice of Reason (most of the time) become class A sleuths and murder solvers? All you need to do is read these books and find out…
This is the first five books in the series, and while they don’t need to be read in order to enjoy them, I would recommend it because otherwise you’re missing out. Missing out on humor, murder, mayhem, and Chelsea’s rattled thoughts every time she opens her mouth. I would probably stare at her like I’m looking at a two-headed goat, but not Miss May. She turns everything Chelsea says into some semblance of reason. How, I don’t know. I do know that by the fifth book you are absolutely addicted to this series and wanting to read more.
This is a hefty set of pages (905!) and while it took me a few days to read it, I pressed on waiting for the next fiasco to occur. Chelsea has a habit of finding dead bodies the way some of us find extra pairs of reading glasses around the house. We know they’re around somewhere, we just don’t know the exact location. Neither does Chelsea, until she does (make sense of that statement!). But by then, it becomes a race for Miss May and Chelsea to find the killer before the police do, just to prove they can. Amateur sleuths, my eye…
It’s all a farcical riot of fun, and watching them all (especially Teeny, who likens everything to a favorite television series) is a hoot. Except that the police aren’t happy with them, everyone in town thinks they’re a suspect when the three show up at their door and try to avoid them, and two men are vying for Chelsea’s attention (keep reading, you’ll get there…).
In the end, the books are fun, full of mystery and dead bodies, and even a few murderers with strange motives. But it’s all worth it in the end, and I think I hear the sixth book calling my name…Highly recommended.
I received an advance copy of these books from the author and publisher but it in no way influenced my review.
This was a new series for me, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. At first I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the main character, Chelsea. At the beginning she’s so negative about herself and timid. As the books progressed she grew and became very likeable with a great sense of humor and better self-confidence. It’s been fun to watch her grow. As she, Aunt May, and Teeny try their hardest to solve each mystery, her potential romance with the local detective also grows. The mysteries are fun, with twists and turns. I’m looking forward to reading more in the series to see how Chelsea becomes stronger and to see how her romance with Wayne continues. I really am enjoying this series and am looking forward to the author’s new series about a dog groomer. I’m a fan!
I started and read right through then got right into the next one. You feel like you are there and can’t wait for the next one.
Read a couple books twice
loved this series
If you are looking for a light, easy to read series of ‘mysteries’ you will enjoy these. If you are looking for a ‘who done it’ that will tax your brain and keep you up all night racing to the end,,,,,, not so much. But I don’t believe that was ever the intent of the author.
A nice just before bed read that will amuse but not give you nightmares.
I love Miss May. The apple orchard is a great setting. These books are great to read in not so happy covid time.
It was a little slow reading
Each of the three stories was quick and easy to read. Some times, that what a reader needs.
Fun to reaad. Great characters.
Fast read. Great characters.
Good pace. These cozy mysteries are easy to read and they are enjoyable.
I loved these books I found myself laughing out loud. I enjoyed the characters and it brought back memories of my childhood town.
I loved this 3 pack of books with Christy and Miss May. A small town with lots of fun characters and mysteries.
Enjoy this series.
Easy read
These were an amusing, light read. They are an excellent way to pass the time.
I love the pies popping out of the bag whenever needed
I have enjoyed these book very much. They are entertaining with enough crime to spice it.
Dealing with the personal problems were inspiring.
I would love to read more by this author.