Sequel to Truth Will OutA Merrychurch Mysteries Case Many consider Naomi Teedle the village witch. Most people avoid her except when they have need of her herbs and potions. She lives alone on the outskirts of Merrychurch, and that’s fine by everyone–old Mrs. Teedle is not the most pleasant of people. But when she is found murdered, her mouth bulging with her own herbs and roots, suddenly no one … and roots, suddenly no one has a bad word to say about her.
Jonathon de Mountford is adjusting to life up at the manor house, but it’s not a solitary life: pub landlord Mike Tattersall sees to that. Jonathon is both horrified to learn of the recent murder and confused by the sudden reversal of public opinion. Surely someone in the village had reason to want her dead? He and Mike decide it’s time for them to step in and “help” the local police with their investigation. Only problem is, their sleuthing uncovers more than one suspect–and the list is getting longer….
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Well, this one was not as easy for me to figure out but I did love trying! It’s a nice easy read. While it is M/M, all the sex scenes are fade to black.
*****
POV… third person
Standalone or series… book 2 in series, can be read as a standalone
Hangover… no
Recommend… yes
Reread… sure
When Mike and Jonathon begin to uncover the truth about what happened to Naomi their world is filled with excitement and new emotions. The two men work well together and find their bond growing stronger. Each man is strong and able to stand on his own and together they are unstoppable. Their story is a nice read that has a few twists that will keep you engaged and turning those pages. It is full of just the right amount of angst and mystery. I enjoyed seeing their relationship deepen as they followed the clues and tried to figure out just who the guilty party was. It was interesting to meet the different residents as the story moves along and the men follow the clues. Many of the residents have secrets and few are ready to divulge them.
This is a nice cozy mystery that holds your attention all the way to the end and has this reader excited to see just what other mysteries are in store for Mike and Jonathon in their future.
Jonathon and Mike are back. Our two adorable amateur detectives have a new mystery to resolve in the not so quiet village of Merrychurch.
Three months after the dreadful event of the summer, Jonathon, as the new lord of the manor, organizes a great bonfire in his property. The entire town is present, and it’s a perfect occasion for Jonathon to meet more inhabitants of Merrychurch.
When Mike and Jon go to see Naomi Teedle, the old village witch, they don’t expect to find her body. A murder had been committed in their village, and Mike and Jonathon decide to investigate it…again.
Roots of Evil by K.C. Well is a Sequel to Truth Will Out. I was happy to have a new mystery to solve with my favorite detectives.
Naomi Teedle was known as the village witch, so why would someone want to see her dead? That’s what Mike and Jonathon want to know. Three months after their encounter, they are a couple, they don’t hide who they are for each other, and they are just them. The village seems to accept them even if Jon’s dad seems to be reluctant and is obsessed with an heir.
Jon and Mike are still in the honeymoon phase. They’re still getting to know each other, but their growing feelings can’t be denied any more even if they fear being rejected by the other.
I love this book more than Truth Will Out. K.C. Wells uses the same ingredients. A good mystery, a murder, a list of potential killer and Mike’s and Jonathon’s mind. It was captivating and funny. Mike and Jonathon have grown together as a couple. If before they seemed like a unit during their encounters, now, as a couple, they’re one. They’re complementary in everything, from their mind to their love.
Their banters are hilarious, and I had a good laughed with them.
I loved their peaceful and sweet life. I love how, between two interviews with the potential killer, the author gave us a piece of their life, their feelings, and their project.
I happily recommend this book; it’s my favorite between you and me!
5 stars for Sherlock and Watson
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s a cozy mystery with the emphasis on solving the murder that happened in the sleepy village of Merrychurch, England. The continuing romance between Jonathon and Mike is perfectly weaved through all the twists and turns of the mystery plot.
KC Wells is a master at world-building, setting the scenes, and creating intriguing characters. The story takes you right back to the mystery series we know so well from television. The small village of Merrychurch in the English countryside, where nothing happens until evil comes upon the villagers. Every gossip in the churchyard and local pub adds to the puzzle the amateur sleuths want to solve. No one has seen or done anything, but suddenly everyone seems to have a motive.
The author kept me in the dark until the very end, when several pieces fell into place. But even then, she had a sweet surprise waiting.
Roots of Evil by K.C. Wells was given in exchange for an honest review. This is the 2nd installment of the Merrychurch Mystery series and it continues to live up to its predecessor. Mike and Jonathan are back and up to their sleuthing ways while continuing to deepen the bond of love and forging a life together. When the town’s “witch” is found murdered by Mike and Jonathan they cannot help but look for clues to the murderer. With this wonderful story set in a beautiful countryside you get more twists and a mystery within a mystery and the dreaded father meddling in their affairs, what could be more fun.