Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late! This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke. Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator–someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight. In the wake of a painful breakup, she moves back to her idyllic hometown on the … breakup, she moves back to her idyllic hometown on the banks of Lake Michigan. At least she’s close to her sisters again, and she’s enjoying her new job as a grade school art teacher.
Savanna even rediscovers her creative soul when an old family friend hires her to paint a mural. But sad and strange incidents occur at the woman’s mansion, compelling Savanna to investigate. With a little help from her sisters–and from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor–will she be able to figure out what’s wrong with this picture?
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This is the first book in A Shepherd Sisters mystery series. I thought it was a wonderful read and enjoyable characters. it was a page turner and well written. I enjoyed the story line. i look forward to reading more from this author.
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I loved the wholesome family dynamics and the community as extended family vibe. Character development was organically produced as the plot drove the inclusion of backstory. The story was suspenseful without blood and gore. The romance was light and hopeful, but wasn’t central to the plot. A nice read with appeal for a wide audience.
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Exciting Cozy Mystery
This book was very difficult to put down. The mystery was slow to unravel and the reader could feel the tension build. This is not a thriller, just a good, and well-planned mystery. I love a mystery that challenges the reader’s mind and this book does that. I will love reading more of this author’s work. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.
I fell in love with the Shepherd Sisters, Sklyar, Sydney and Savannah. Caroline is another key person in the story and I really like her. She is an 90 year old woman who is set in her ways, she reminds me of being a little bossy but she really isn’t she is independent. She listens to her good doctor Aiden. Caroline and her husband have collected a lot of artwork work so she has decided to get rid of a few pieces. She has contacted her husband’s old friend Felix to help her do this.
Savannah was asked to paint a mural for Caroline and so she goes over there in the evenings when she can and works on it. While she is there she begins to notice things that don’t seem quiet right to her.
I really enjoyed this book and think that you will as well. A must read for anyone who likes mystery and romance together.
I enjoyed this entertaining and well-written cozy mystery that revolved around the three Shepherd sisters. This book features the middle sister, Savanna, who moved back to her hometown to teach art at the local elementary school. Savanna has given up her art authentication job at a gallery in Chicago after she broke her engagement to the owner. But all is not as it seems in her small town and Savanna’s eye for small details makes her an excellent amateur detective. Her talents are put to good use after the mysterious death of an elderly friend.
The setting of this story is along the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan, and the author does a great job of brining this town to life. I liked the fact that Savanna and her family are close and she was genuinely happy to be back home again. The characters are likable and the interaction among Savanna and her two sisters is fun. There’s the beginning of a love interest between Savanna and a local doctor, but this isn’t the main storyline of the book. The mystery takes center stage and although my suspicions were correct about the murderer, it was satisfying to read the twists and turns of the story. If you like the Hallmark channel mysteries, you’ll like this book. Savanna makes a great modern-day Nancy Drew. I’m hoping there’s going to be a follow-up book to this one.
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This is such a good book!
I truly enjoyed reading it!
It’s a touching & intriguing story.
Everything you want in a true cozy mystery, making it the perfect read.
The story pulled me in, & kept me reading, wanting to find out what happens next.
It has small town charm & great characters.
I hope there will be more Shepard sisters books! I loved everything about this Must Read Story!!
Out of the Picture by Tracy Gardner was a quickly paced cozy mystery that I enjoyed reading from the first chapter to the last chapter.
Ms. Gardner’s writing style is smooth and easy and she develops her characters well as she introduces each one throughout the story. I liked all three sisters, Savannah, Skylar and Sydney, as they were all unique but the family bond was clear. The mystery was slightly complex with just enough twists to keep me guessing until Savannah, with her art background, began really looking at all of the pieces of the puzzle. There is a light romantic touch throughout the story but nothing to detract from the mystery.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Hallmark Publishing via NetGalley. All of the above opinions are my own.
Enjoyed the first in the series , Savanna has came home to start over , she is commissioned to do a Mural for a woman who is like her grandmother , while she is in her home she notices art work that have been tampered with as well as strange accidents befalling the beloved older woman. Savanna and her sisters find themselves becoming Sleuths to find out what is going on , I loved the characters and look forward to reading the rest of this series.