ONE WOMAN’S TRASH . . .Sarah Winston’s garage sale business has a new client: the daughter of a couple who recently died in a tragic accident while away on a trip to Africa. Their house is full of exotic items from around the world that need to be sold off. When Sarah learns that the deceased were retired CIA agents, the job becomes more intriguing—but when an intruder breaks in and a hidden … a hidden camera is found, it also becomes more dangerous. And Sarah has enough on her plate right now since she’s investigating a murder on the side at the nearby Air Force base, where her status as a former military spouse gives her a special kind of access.
. . . IS ANOTHER WOMAN’S TROUBLE
With so much work piling up, Sarah decides to hire some help. But her assistant, Harriet—a former FBI hostage negotiator—has a rare talent for salesmanship. Which is good, because Sarah may have to haggle for her life with Harriet’s assistance . . .
Praise for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries
“There’s a lot going on in this charming mystery, and it all works . . . Well written and executed, this is a definite winner.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on All Murders Final!
“Full of garage-sale tips…amusing. A solid choice for fans of Jane K. Cleland’s Josie Prescott Antique Mystery series.”
—Library Journal on Tagged for Death
“A slam dunk for those who love antiques and garage sales . . .surprising twists and turns.”
—Kirkus Reviews on A Good Day to Buy
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Dollycas’s Thoughts
Sarah Winston’s business is slow during the colder blustery months but an estate sale is the perfect thing to keep her garage sale business in the black. A couple recently died while in Africa and their daughter has hired Sarah to liquidate the couple’s belongings. As retired CIA agents the couple traveled the world and collected a vast number of exotic items. The house is full of treasures. Treasures others seem to be interested in because there is a break-in, a suspicious visitor, and a hidden camera placed in the house. Sarah is nervous being the house alone and because it is a huge job she hires a couple of ladies from the nearby Air Force Base to assist her hoping there is safety in numbers. That is when she meets Harriet, a former FBI hostage negotiator with a flair for sales. She also has other talents that may come in handy.
Sarah has also been tasked to keep her eyes and ears open when on the base to help the authorities wrap up a murder that took place there. So instead of telling her to butt out of the investigation Sarah now feels she has permission to snoop.
Ms. Harris weaves two strong mysteries together this time to give her readers a real treat.
I was delighted to catch up with this group of special characters. Sarah’s life continues to unfold after her divorce from CJ. I really enjoy the relationship she is building with Seth. An old neighbor returns to rent the apartment next door and landlady/friend Stella’s relationship with Nathan Bossom (Awesome) may have hit a snag. Carol Carson, friend, and owner of Paint and Wine and Angelo and Rosalie DiNapoli are around to serve up advice and be sounding boards. The DiNapoli’ also serve up some mouthwatering Italian dishes that will make your mouth water. We are also introduced to several new characters. The dialogues between the characters in realistic and relationships make sense. Several subplots immerge allowing all the characters to really shine.
The mysteries are very well-plotted. I really liked the police asking Sarah for help even though she does go beyond their instructions just like they had to know she would. I enjoyed the twists and turns that played out with the estate sale mystery. The author really impressed me with the way both mysteries developed side by side to keep Sarah on her toes. Frankly, I was on my toes as well, completely drawn in but still putting clues together until all was revealed. Sherry Harris is also an expert at adding humor in all the right places. She had me truly giggling in places. I loved the ending too!
Entertaining and filled with wonderful characters Sell Low, Sweet Harriet, is an excellent addition to this series. The entire series are must-reads for all cozy lovers.
In the middle of a cold January, Fitch Air Force Base is rocked by the murder of one of the servicemen’s wives. Sarah Winston knew the victim slightly since they both volunteered at the base’s thrift shop. When Sarah is asked to help the police by listening, and only listening, and sharing what she learns, she agrees. But can she keep it to just listening? Meanwhile, since January is slow for Sarah’s garage sale business, she is thrilled when someone contacts her about holding an estate sale. The woman’s parents were retired CIA and had traveled the globe, so the house is filled with all sorts of treasures. But Sarah soon concludes someone is after something hidden in the house. Can she figure out what it is?
While the garage sale is really a sub-plot, it is a strong sub-plot and we spend almost as much time there as we do with the murder. I did feel the plot got a bit distracted early on, but it didn’t last for long, and that might have been me more than the book. Even then, I was pulled into the story, and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The ending made perfect sense when Sarah figured it all out. Sarah has surrounded herself with a great group of friends and neighbors, and I was thrilled to spend time with each of them again. The new characters are strong as well. There are several sub-plots that allow the supporting characters chances to shine. We even get a couple of funny moments that just might make you laugh at loud. Each book in this series is a delight, and this is another adventure sure to please Sarah’s fans.
I love the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries by Sherry Harris, and Sell Low, Sweet Harriet was a great addition to the series! When Sarah is asked to run a garage sale in the home of two recently deceased former CIA agents, she gets more than she bargained for when all is not as it seems in the family home. From impersonators to invisible ink, Sarah is kept on her toes, all while helping the authorities investigate the untimely death of a military spouse on local Fitch Air Force Base. A nice progression of story lines with recurring characters, and some new faces in town added as well, Sell Low, Sweet Harriet is a great cozy which even though it’s the 8th book in the series can definitely be read as a standalone (although I recommend starting with the first book – All Murders Final! – trust me, you wont regret it!). A+++
Author Sherry Harris pens a relaxing, yet attention grabbing rush of a read! One of her best books yet!
Protagonist Sarah Winston seems to be a magnet for trouble. She organizes garage and estate sales and the one she just signed up for may be the most epic sale yet!
Hired by a sister and brother to inventory and sell their deceased CIA agents parents home full of items purchased from around the globe; Sarah needs assistance with such a large project. New character, Harriet Ballow is introduced and she’s a fantastic addition to this fun series! The CIA couple’s death was mysterious and someone appears to be searching for something they had. It’s a great murder mystery plot!
Sarah is also helping law enforcers at Fitch Air Force Base (her home away from home) try to decipher a murder case. The mysteries in this novel are superbly interwoven so that the change from one to the other in dialogue or description is easy to understand. I always enjoy the humor, and visiting one of my most favorite casts of secondary characters that help make this series unforgettable. The awesome ending made me cheer—Yessss!
I highly recommend the Sarah Winston Garage Sale series to mystery lovers!
I reviewed a galley arc provided by Kensington Publishing for an honest review. Thank you.
Sarah’s new client is the daughter of former CIA agents. Sarah is hired to host a sale at the agents’ house after they were killed in an accident overseas. There was a murder on the nearby Air Force base. Sarah is asked to network with people on the base to see if she can learn anything about what happened. With some weird things going on at the house and the murder, Sarah is determined to get to the bottom of every mystery in her life.
This book is so good! I loved that this book had two different mysteries that Sarah had to solve. I adore Sarah’s way of connecting to all of the people around her. I really enjoyed meeting Harriet, Sarah’s new assistant. I loved reading this addition to the series and had so much fun. I cannot wait to read more!
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet is book eight in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery Book series. This was the first of the series for me but, I was able to get up to date quickly.
When a murder occurs on a near by Air Force base, Sarah is asked to assist in the investigation by listening while volunteering at a shop on base but, she starts asking questions. She also has been hired to do a winter garage sale at the home of deceased CIA agents.
This story has many twists turns and suspects that had me guessing until the end. It has great characters, romance, a great setting, and I loved reading about the items in the garage sale.
I plan on reading previous books in this series.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Kensington for an honest review.
The newest addition to Sherry Harris’ “A Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery” cozy book series from Kensington Publishing hit the shelves in December and is already a hit.
Sarah has been a favorite character in this cozy book series since the first book. She is strong, independent, loyal, and trustworthy. As a character, she is everything readers could want in a heroine. Her amateur sleuthing skills are growing with each new book. Other returning characters, such as Stella, Mike, and Seth, are charismatic and move the plot along smoothly. The authentic military life has always been a big appeal to this series, and this holds once again in this new volume. The setting isn’t described in detail, but there is enough to keep readers interested and turning the page.
Not everything is as it seems, and Sarah has to unravel the evidence of not one, but two crimes to find the bad guys. Suspects are plentiful, and red herrings abound. The ending of this cozy book will surprise many readers. Overall, I found Sell Low, Sweet Harriet, to be a refreshing read and a fantastic addition to the series.
This has been a favorite series of mine from the beginning. I love the characters and how they’ve developed over time. In this most recent book, Sarah has been hired to conduct an estate sale for the occupants of a large house. The occupants unfortunately died unexpectedly while overseas, while speaking with the daughter of the occupants, Sarah quickly learns they used to be a part of the CIA. While setting up for the sale, intriguing items are found and threatening, unwelcome guests make surprising appearances . In the meantime, Sarah is also asked to follow-up on a recent suspicious death of a young wife on the military base. Will Sarah be able to find out what happened and get to the bottom of Alicia’s death? Was an earlier argument with another military wife the catalyst to her demise? This fast paced read is sure to entertain and further engrain you into the lives of Sarah, Seth, Awesome, Stella and other characters in this great series!!
This is the eighth book in the Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series. It’s the first one I’ve read and while I had no trouble following along, starting from the beginning would have given me a richer sense of the characters and backstory. I like the descriptions and learning about estate sales and life on a military base. Main character Sarah is a clever, confident woman who likes doing things for other people. The story is interesting with lots of twists and kept my attention right up to the end. I highly recommend this and will now get the first book to read.
I received an advance copy of the book from Kensington Books via NetGalley and am leaving an honest review.
I enjoyed this story of Sarah and friends. She certainly has some interesting friends. Being a military spouse is a different kind of life, at least it was for me. I think Sarah has an interesting job in running yard sales and estate sales. Who couldn’t use some expertise when having either of these events? Course a murder and other exciting events help make this story even more interesting. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.
An Estate Sale and a Murder, Great Cozy Mysteries!
I have read other episodes in this series and have loved them all. I have not read all of them, but have never felt lost. I suppose one should read them in order, but these stand-alone well for me. This book has several mysteries going on at the same time. There are lies and false leads and many suspects. I really enjoy this series with its bits of history and stories behind the collectible pieces. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.
Very well written and entertaining book! Sarah is working in the house of her newest client and finds someone is searching the house once owned by CIA agents. While trying to avoid the robbers, she’s recruited to help solve the murder of a military spouse on base. Even though she’s only supposed to be listening to helpful clues, she can’t resist asking questions and putting people on the spot. Feeling exposed to robbers and a murderer, she isn’t sure if she should be relieved or nervous when mob-connected Mike Titone moves back next door to her. Will she be able to solve any of the mysteries before the culprits catch up to her?
I enjoyed this book from start to finish and was surprised by the murderer’s reveal. I love this series and the characters Sarah, Stella, Seth, Pellner, Carol, and even Mike. And though I don’t do much garage saling, the tips included in each book are quite useful.
I received an advance copy of this book. The honest thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet is book 8 in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries by Sherry Harris. As with the previous books, book 8 is another fantastic installment in the world of professional garage sale organization. In this book, Sarah is hired to organize an estate sale for a woman whose parents tragically died while on vacation. As Sarah begins to organize everything in the home, she discovers the homeowners were retired CIA agents. Sarah’s job gets more intense as the home is broken into and hidden cameras are discovered.
There was also a suspicious death over at the Air Force base. One of the military wives was found dead on base. Sarah is brought in by Special Agent Bristow and Office Scott Pellner to help assist them by keeping her eyes and ears open for any information related to the death. Both mysteries are written together well.
I really enjoy the Garage Sale Mysteries by Sherry Harris. As a lover of garage sales, yard sales, flea markets, etc., a cozy setting of this nature makes me happy. Sarah is a great protagonist and has been in such a way that I feel like I know her personally. She has very realistic characteristics and the author really brings Sarah to life. I love all the secondary characters the author has created for this series, too. Seth, Mike “the big cheese” Titone, Stella, Awesome, and all the rest compliment this series so well. I’m glad Sarah’s love life doesn’t overpower the stories, but I wish we got more of Seth. I understand Sarah’s hesitation because of the devastating split from CJ but Seth has shown time and time again he’s worthy.
As I said about the rest of the books in the series, Sell Low, Sweet Harriet is a fantastic cozy mystery full of twists, turns, distractions, and multiple storylines. There are suspenseful, humorous, and heartbreaking moments that are sure to keep the reader engaged. The author sets up many of the characters as the potential suspect and expertly pulls the tablecloth out from underneath them without spilling the truth. The Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries are one of my favorite cozy series’. The author keeps the stories fresh and entertaining. The characters are wonderful, and I love the setting.
I was provided a review copy of this book
SELL LOW, SWEET HARRIET by Sherry Harris is the eighth book in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale cozy mystery series. The story takes place in Massachusetts and while the books can be read stand-alone, I believe it is best to read them in order to fully appreciate the main character’s growth over time.
Sarah Winston has a garage sale business where she helps homeowners with pricing, organization and much more. She has a new client, the daughter of a couple who recently died in an accident overseas. Since they traveled extensively, their house is full of items from around the world. When an intruder breaks in and a hidden camera is found, the job becomes dangerous. In addition to this, Sarah is asked by Special Agent Bristow and Ellington police officer Scott Pellner, to listen, observe and report back on any information she finds regarding a murder at the nearby Air Force base. As a former military spouse she still has friends on base and volunteers at the base thrift store.
I discovered this series in October of 2018 when I was able to purchase the first five books in the series at a friends of the library book sale. It became my favorite cozy mystery series. I did not realize that I had missed books six and seven, but when I saw this one, I knew I wanted to read it.
Sarah Winston is a likeable main character that feels real and three-dimensional with her own distinct flaws and virtues. Her goals are always clear and with believable motivations. The story is engrossing, well-paced, and insightful with several twists and turns. Since the story takes place both on the air force base and in the nearby small town, it brings an unusual setting to a cozy mystery.
Overall, I enjoyed this well-written novel and recommend the series to those that enjoy cozy mysteries and yard sales or estate sales. This is the sixth book that I have read by this author and I am already looking forward to reading the other two in the series that I have not read.
Thanks to Kensington Books and Sherry Harris for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet, the 8th book in A Sarah W. Garage Sale Mystery series hits all the right notes as a great mystery and an outstand novel. Author Sherry Harris imbues the characters with depth and dimension that few people expect of a cozy mystery. Sarah’s life and her relationships with other characters have been dynamic from the beginning. We have had the great experience of watching her grow into a stronger self-assured woman since her divorce. After years of devoting herself full time to her role as a military spouse the transition into a dating woman developing her own business has not been easy. Some of the choices she has made have surprised her as much as they have surprised the reader but we cheer her on through every step. Those unexpected decisions help keep the series fresh and keep the reader devoted to the series.
Even though I pre-ordered a copy of Sell Low, Sweet Harriet, I requested an ARC from NetGalley just because I couldn’t wait. I always review books I love and I love all the books in this series. I was thrill to be approved.
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Author Sherry Harris had delivered another delightful entry in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series. When I pick up a book in this series I know that I am in for several hours of entertainment and enjoyment. This book did not disappoint. I like the main character Sarah Winston. It has been fun watching her grow and change from the first book. I was a bit disappointed when her relationship with CJ did work out but I like where the author is taking the storyline with Seth. I don’t feel like it is being rushed or forced. The regular cast of secondary characters return to help Sarah, only this time, the police are actually asking for her assistance. The mystery is solid and woven nicely throughout the story. There are two mysteries that unfold in this book and each one left me guessing until the reveal.
This is a series that has everything I look for when reading a cozy mystery series. The protagonist is likable and entertaining; the setting and theme allow for a variety of crimes to investigate and the mystery is solid and kept me engaged throughout the book. This is a series I continue to return to and will be back for the next installment.
I voluntarily read a digital ARC provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley