Life is peachy keen for Daisy Warren. Having dropped out of college, she decides to relax until her time comes to take over the family antique business. But when her eighty-nine-year-old great-grandmother, Lily, is kidnapped for a sacred artifact she took from the shop, Daisy learns the truth about the family profession. In a race against time, Daisy must find Lily and the priceless package while … while keeping the rest of the family in the dark about the relic and kidnapping. In less than twelve hours, Daisy’s life changes in ways she’d never imagined.
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This is the first in a series and it lays the groundwork for an interesting storyline allowing characters to continue developing relationships and abilities.
Mary Abshire’s new series Warren Antiques is a departure from some of her other books. In First Package Causes Grief, we meet Daisy Warren. She’s quirky and definitely marches to the beat of her own drum. Heck, she marches to a whole different orchestra!
Daisy is just biding her time. Like many new adults, she’s not sure what she wants to do with her life, but college wasn’t it. So she works part time at her family’s antique store, and one day a week at a local diner. She hangs with her friends, binges Netflix and spends time with her family.
Daisy has a very special relationship with her great grandfather. Mostly because of the unique why she sees the world around her. Unlike many people, Daisy hasn’t lost that childlike wonder and the ability to accept what most people would consider impossible.
So, what happens when Daisy learns there’s MUCH more to the family business than meets the eye? What if the incredible stories her great grandfather are real?
Abshire created an interesting world in this series. There were times when I just wanted smack Daisy, but that’s the hallmark of a well written character – when they create an emotional response in the reader. First Package Causes Grief is filled with action and all of the messy emotions that come with a close knit family. I can’t wait to read more of this series!
This is the first in a new series by Mary Abshire. Snark and Suspense are the first two words that come to mind. Daisy is quick witted and uses her wit to cover a heart of gold. If you are looking for a read to cover all the bases and still be clean, this is it. This book can be read from Young Adult on up. There is mystery, intrigue, family, paranormal. I use the word paranormal because its a catchall. There are 2 hunky men. Cade and Tristen, and mystery surrounds them both. I definitely need to read book 2! Thank you for the arc Mary!
First things first, I have to say that if the blurb hadn’t piqued my interest, the great cover would have! This first book in the Warren Antiques series start out with a bang and gets you right in the heart. We’re introduced to Daisy, who is a bit snarky and possesses a wit that is perfect for keeping things from getting too serious as she finds herself thrown into the family business in a major way. What starts with a phone call soon turns into a fast-paced tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and a bit of the supernatural. I found some great characters that I can’t wait to see more of – Tristan! I’m dying to know his story – and an intriguing storyline that has me anxious to see what’s next. All in all, a solid start to a new series.