‘This is truly the Best Cozy Series around!’If you like reading about strong women, small town life, friendships that endure and yummy food with a side of murder, you will love the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King arrives in the remote island town of Pelican Cove. At her aunt’s urging, Jenny starts working at the Boardwalk Cafe, slowly … Cafe, slowly rebuilding her life. Her delicious cakes and muffins make the town famous, drawing tourists from far and wide.
Jenny will form lifelong friendships with the local women. And she might even dare to love again.
This cozy mystery anthology brings you fast paced murder mysteries with twists and turns and plenty of suspects and red herrings. Every book in this set has been a bestseller and has entertained thousands of readers.
STRAWBERRIES AND STRANGERS BOOK 1
5 stars – ‘A great first book in a new Cozy series!’
Exclusive beach party takes a murderous turn.
When Jenny’s aunt, a local artist, is accused of killing a stranger, she is forced to set her apron aside and put on her sleuthing cap. Jenny battles with the cranky local sheriff and quirky local characters to get to the truth.
CUPCAKES AND CELEBRITIES BOOK 2
5 stars – ‘A real page-turner and very hard to put down!’
Celebrity groom is prime suspect in shocking murder.
Nothing’s going right for Heather’s TV star cousin. Her wedding at the Pelican Cove Country Club is canceled. Her musician groom is being investigated in a suspicious death. Eager to tie the knot soon, she talks Jenny into helping her out.
BERRIES AND BIRTHDAYS BOOK 3
5 stars – ‘Outstanding read. This series just keeps getting better.’
July 4th parade ends in 100 year old’s gruesome murder
The Pelican Cove police are clueless about why anyone would murder a 100 year old man on his birthday. With most of the victim’s large family admitting they hated him, Jenny decides the obvious suspects are innocent. She will pursue the most unlikely string of clues to uncover a mystery that spans generations. Her startling discovery will shock the entire community. Can she apprehend the murderer in time?
SPRINKLES AND SKELETONS BOOK 4
5 stars – ‘Couldn’t ask for anything more in a book. Felt like I was in the book with the characters.’
Skeleton in rose garden halts celebrations at beach house.
When an unexpected guest turns up at Jenny’s housewarming party, the turbulent history of Seaview is finally revealed. As more and more truths about the house surface, everyone except Jenny believes her house is jinxed. Jenny’s ownership of Seaview is questioned when the prodigal heir comes knocking. Jenny is a suspect in murder!
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Books in the series –
Strawberries and Strangers Book 1
Cupcakes and Celebrities Book 2
Berries and Birthdays Book 3
Sprinkles and Skeletons Book 4
Waffles and Weekends Book 5
Muffins and Mobsters Book 6
Parfaits and Paramours Book 7
Truffles and Troubadours Book 8
Sundaes and Sinners Book 9
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I have read every book in this series and own every one of them. I love this series! It is great! Jenny gets kicked out of her fancy home from her husband of over 20 years. He marries one of his young secretaries and insists they move into the house he bought. Jenny goes to her Aunt who lives in Pelican Cove. After allowing her a few days to feel sorry for herself, Jenny’s Aunt tells her to go apply as a cook at the small cafe in town. Jenny’s cooking is a huge hit. She also meets the Sheriff who is rather grumpy at times. They have a rough relationship because Jenny never stays out of his investigations. Love this cozy series!!!!
This is an excellent series. Love this author.
Clever mysteries that were easy and quick to read. Each very different from the other. I enjoyed this set of books.
A great cozy mystery series!
Strawberries and Strangers: A Cozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
A wonderful start to a new cozy series!
My favorite genre is cozy mysteries. I enjoy reading a well-written, lighthearted, clean, fun, and easy read. This book ticked all the boxes for me; so of course, it rates five stars in my book. Leena Clover is a gifted storyteller. My plan is to binge read this series.
The setting for this book is on a small island in Virginia. The cast of characters are quite entertaining. Their personalities and interactions are quite believable. I can relate each character with a person I have met in my life. I don’t agree with the way Jenny interacts with law enforcement, but I can honestly say I have met more than one person with her attitude. I hope in future books Jenny’s character will show a little more respect for law enforcement officers and police procedures. Again, that is only my personal preference and did not affect my enjoyment of this fictional story. The red herrings were effective in that I did not figure out who the murderer was prior to the reveal. That was quite fun for me. Adding a touch of romance here and there throughout the story is always a plus for me.
All-in-all it was an entertaining first story of a series. A new cozy mystery series that I look forward to reading.
Cupcakes and Celebrities: A Cozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 2)
The setting for this book is on a beautiful small island in Virginia. The recurring cast of characters are quite entertaining. I enjoy their emerging personalities and interactions with each other. The group of Magnolia ladies are a hoot. There is no short supply of handsome men on the island either. There is a bit of an ongoing teaser in the series with a love triangle. Right now, it is still at a flirty stage. It will be interesting to see how it will play out in future stories.
With this entertaining whodunit mystery, there were plenty of red herrings to consider. I had it narrowed down to one of two people and one of them was the murderer. So, I don’t feel too bad about not solving it before the reveal. Maybe next time.
My favorite genre is cozy mysteries. I enjoy reading a well-written, lighthearted, clean, fun, and easy read. This book ticked all the boxes for me; so of course, it rates five stars in my book. Leena Clover is a gifted storyteller. I am looking forward to reading more of this cozy mystery series this week.
Berries and Birthdays: A Cozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 3)
In addition to an intriguing murder mystery, I enjoy the developing friendships and romances of the recurring characters in this series. The island setting is beautiful, and I can see myself sitting on the beach relaxing to the sounds of the surf in my mind’s eye. I can also imagine myself strolling down main street into the neighborhood businesses ran by neighbors who care about their neighbors. Quite a close-knit community. It seems almost criminal to mar such a beautiful place with inappropriate conduct; might less murder. Who would stoop so low as to murder a man at his centennial birthday celebration? He was a wealthy, self-made man with a mysterious past. What could have been the motive? Envy, money, revenge, or something even more sinister?
In addition to the murder, there is much more to this story. Romance is in the air on the island and not restricted to the younger generation. There is not one, but two, romantic triangles that are in play on the island. It will be interesting to see how the romances develop in future stories.
My favorite genre is cozy mysteries; especially when there is a bit of added romance. This is a well-written, lighthearted, clean, fun, and easy read. Leena Clover is a gifted storyteller. I am binge reading through the series and so far it has been a fun ride. Woohoo. On to book four.
Sprinkles and Skeletons: A Cozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 4) Kindle Edition
This story is part of an enjoyable cozy mystery series I have been binge reading. I appreciate the recurring cast of characters; the ones you love and even the ones who are not so loveable.
This entertaining story is more than just a run-of-the-mill whodunit, it is also an intriguing who-is-it. A skeleton is found in the back garden during the renovation of Jenny’s new home. What will this mean to Jenny and others in Pelican Cove?
This book is a clean, fun, and easy read. There is no graphic violence, vulgar language, or explicit sex. A good mystery story with a bit of romance.
Enjoyable.