Taylor Quinn thought she was done with murder. She’d finally settled into her life as owner of Flour Sax Quilt Shop in Comfort, Oregon. It wasn’t exciting, but there were compensations, like spending time with handsome Hudson the handyman, and being close to her Grandpa Ernie.But when her new friend Sissy Dorney’s favorite aunt dies under mysterious circumstances, Taylor is the first person she … she turns to for help.The deceased, a celebrated quilter and newlywed might have been killed for her money, but then again, it could have been plain old romantic jealousy too.With no shortage of suspects or motives, Taylor has her work cut out for her, but she’s up for the task. After all, Comfort is a small town, and townies look out for each other.
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Besides having taken over her mother’s quilt shop and YouTube quilting channel, Quinn is responsible for her grandfather who is inexorably falling into the ravages of dementia. She really doesn’t need the extra responsibility of an “investigation”.
But . . . Taylor had investigated and solved her mother’s murder and nearly been killed in the process. Nine months later, she finds herself pulled into another murder investigation because Taylor has trouble saying no. “She had never really had a choice. They knew she would help them.”
As she looks into the events surrounding this latest murder, she is pummeled by her own demons, including an ex that doesn’t want to stay that way. Honestly, there are times when you just want to take her and shake her. But Rothery has crafted a quickly moving story and has populated this small town with people who truly are endearing. You can’t help but have sympathy for them; and you’ll keep turning the pages to see how it all plays out.
A quick read with what was ultimately a surprising – but fitting – conclusion. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.
[Many thanks to BookSprout and the author for the opportunity to read an Advance Reader Copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.]
Another interesting mystery. Tess Rothery has created more very realistic characters and a story that keeps you turning the pages or in my case returning to the audio book with anticipation. Once again, Taylor is drawn into mystery solving. The not-so-friendly Sissy asks for her help. The twists and turns as Sissy and Taylor pursue the clues that will lead to Sissy’s Aunt Raynette’s murderer kept me in suspense to the very end. If you love a good clean mystery, this series is for you.
I enjoyed the audio version of this book. The narration was good which for me is an important element for me to keep listening.
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I really enjoy these quilt shop mysteries. In Bound and Deceased, Taylor is once again sucked into solving a murder. despite the fact that she just wants to run the quilt store and spend time with her suitors and Grandpa Ernie. There are always too many suspects with too many possible motives. Once I start one of these mysteries, I know I won’t get much else done until I reach the end. The killer and motive are always a huge surprise! This is great weekend entertainment!
Taylor gets sucked into investigating another murder. She had no intention of doing so, especially since she was dealing with her ex, Clay, showing up out of nowhere and begging her to take him back. The last thing Taylor needs is to add more drama and conflict into her life, but here it is anyway.
This is a really good book, and series. It had me guessing the whole way through. Even when Taylor had things figured out there was still some twists thrown in. I totally recommend reading this series, you’ll love it!
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You do not have to be a quilter to love this book!
Guilted into helping a friend, drawn into an investigation she has no business being in; Taylor just does not know how to say and mean, “no”. Especially when it comes to her sister. Will she forever let anger and guilt rule her decisions? Taylor can be so strong in some respects and weak to the point of being a doormat in others. One thing is for sure, her life may be unpredictable but it sure is interesting.
Taylor’s romantic interests are all so different. I can understand why she may have trouble choosing. However, I fear that she may very well loose them all as she strings them along at arm’s length. I appreciate that she does not jump into bed with a man at the drop of a hat. However, it does not seem fair to me to string along four men for such a long period of time.
Amid all the professional. personal, and family issues Taylor is dealing with, she throws herself into investigating a murder due to pressure from her sister. She is laser focused to find and expose the killer. In her quest to uncover the killer, she totally disregards personal safety. Will she be able to survive this investigation?
This is a well-written story; a clean, fun, and easy read. There is no crude language or graphic violence. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy a great mystery with a little extra added in.
Perfectly Pieced!
Another captivating story revolving around Flour Sax quilt shop (and another suspicious death) in the community of the little town of Comfort. Taylor, owner of Flour Sax after the murder of her mother, is once again drawn into investigating what actually happened to cause the sudden death of a new recruit to the town …The police don’t suspect foul play…but should they…?
Poor Taylor Quinn is dragged back into murder. So many twists and turns make this a fun enjoyable read. Great characters even the annoying Clay. Great series. Can hardly wait for the next one
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Taylor Quinn is dealing with nightmares over the confrontation with her mother’s killer, her Grandpa Ernie’s dementia, and the arrival of her ex, Clay. She is asked to look into a questionable death, which becomes a nearly impossible tangle of suspects. Bound and Deceased is a gripping mystery. I especially enjoy the vivid word pictures Tess Rothery creates.
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I enjoyed this second book in the Taylor Quinn Quilt Shop Mystery series. This is a quick and satisifying read. The characters are very relatable and realistic. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
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