How do two modern, quirky, twenty-something gals solve murders in a small, cozy USA town?Easy. With a little time travel, some humor, and a lot of hard work. When the skeptical Brooke first meets the psychic Abby, she’s not impressed. But with the help of her comfort cat, her middle-aged roomie, her childhood friend, and a hunky detective hinting at a sweet romance, Brooke not only accepts that … accepts that Abby has real gifts, it’s clear that these five people and one cat make up a crack team.
Got tea, anyone? In 1773, the Boston Tea Party sure did. Find out why going back in time helps break the case!
#Cozy mystery, #Time travel, #Paranormal, #Murder, #Cats #US History, #Humor
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This review is for the audio book.
I enjoyed this book. This is the first book by this author that I have listened to but it won’t be the last as it was a fun book and a series I would like to visit again. I loved the way the past held clues that helps in the present, it was nicely done and add a different and quirky element to the mystery. The author obviously does a lot of research for her books and this comes across in the way that she writes each scene and the story draws you in, so you are hooked until the end. The characters were like able, sassy and tough and I loved how the two main characters (Brooke and Abby) weren’t sure if they even liked each other and the friendship that develops between them and there friends. The story is told by a few of the characters, which works well and helps you form a bond with the characters, although it did mean I had my heart in my throat at one point, but even that turned out interesting. The mystery was good and had a few twists to keep you guessing. There was even a love interest and of course a loveable pet. All in all a good book I would recommend.
When two ladies in her fitness class are murdered Brooke can’t help but offer her services as a researcher. The ladies were killed and a cloth bag placed over there heads. The police chief wants results but it is only when Brooke turns to her tarot reading neighbour for help that they get the break they need. Abby isn’t just a tarot reader she is also psychic with the gift of being able to visit the past. Can something Abby learns from the past help with the case now? As more bodies are found it looks like Brookes time working for the police is drawing to an end but Brooke doesn’t know how to quit, even if it means she and her friends become a target for a killer.
I liked the narrator and thought she did a great job of bringing the characters to life.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Tea, Anyone? Is the first book in the Brooke & Abby Cozy Mystery series by S.R. Mallery.
Brooke does research for the police department where friends Larry and Tony work. Her roommate, Henry, and psychic neighbor, Abby, help. There is also a sweet comfort cat, Julie.
I really like the characters and the premise of police, researchers, and a psychic working together. The crime was interesting, though the need to go back in time to the Boston Tea Party I order to solve this really was a stretch.
This book jumped around a lot giving everyone’s backgrounds, the gym class, the current crimes, and the past. It was a lot, but this is the first book in the series so there was a lot to set up.
Thank you to the author, publisher and StoryOrigin for the free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really loved reading this book.
I loved the characters. I couldn’t put it down. This is the first book I have read by author S.R. Mallery but it definitely won’t be my last.. Wonderful book.
Tea, Anyone? (A Brooke & Abby Cozy Mystery Book 1), my second read from author S.R. Mallery, very different than my first read from her. A unique cozy mystery that makes you want to read more in the series. I was given a Kindle copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
I read a lot of Intensely Emotional/Fiercely Dark stories, I need to dip into something light occasionally like this Cozy Mystery. It’s like taking a big sip of lemon sparkling water to clear away the lingering hard flavors of my usual reading material.
With nicknames like Salsa Suzette, Clueless Cathy and Creepy Collin, to name just a few, you know the characters in this book will be unforgettable. There is also loveable cat, Junebug. Throw in multiple murders and a time traveling psychic. Tea, Anyone? is the fresh read my mind and heart needs sometimes. It entertains and leaves me clear and revived. Thank you, S.R. Mallery! This was just book one of a series. I will be back for more.
Tea, Anyone?
(Cozy Mystery Book 1)
by S. R. Mallery
Tea, Anyone? is the first book of an exciting paranormal mystery series, a wonderful choice for fans of the cozy mysteries. Fast paced, and a unique mystery story that will captivate readers from the first page, blending time travel, fantasy and old-fashioned detective work, a blooming romance and a touch of humor; making Tea, Anyone? a joy to read, for all ages. Tea, Anyone? is a mixture of several genre that will interest and satisfy readers from start to finish, with twists and turns and building an anticipation for the next book in the series.
Wonderful, loveable and unique cast of characters have been created in this story with a depth and true to life distinction and their unusual friendships. A hippy psychic, time traveler; a professor, two handsome detectives, a psychotherapy cat and our highly intelligent heroine that is smart and sassy; will stop at nothing to find the villain; join forces in the tale of murder that spans centuries, making Tea, Anyone? a realistic and stimulating story.
Ms. Mallery has an exceptional writing skill and a wonderful imagination as she cunningly weaves a wonderful mystery mixed into her well thought out plot, with a passion for history added for a realistic feel in this mystery. A truly enjoyable story to read, I highly recommend series to all that love cozy mystery. Both the author and her book are receiving 5-stars. Well done, I was unaware of just how much I have missed reading mysteries.
Well written with descriptive and well developed characters and some intriguing twists & turns make this cozy mystery one I highly recommend. Our heroines uses time travel to go back to the Boston Tea Party to gain the clues needed to solve the murder/crime. Intriguing, fun, and suspenseful. Loved the fantastic twist in this mystery. Oh, and I absolutely fell in love with Junebug.
What do you get when you add time travel, cats, tea, the paranormal, US history and a lot of humor together? I fun and enjoyable cozy mystery! I love cozy mysteries as they really rely on their plot and characters to drive the story. In this one we have so much going on it was like a riding a carnival ride (and that is a good thing). The characters are well defined and fun, the bond between the fiends was great and I LOVED the cat. I also enjoyed the little facts and glimpses of history and science that were placed within the story. The way the author wrote the main character really makes this story addictive and fun. I could relate to her, wanted to be her friend and was excited to “help” her on her journey. I am adding the rest of this series to my TBR and I am excited to have found a new author to enjoy. I highly recommend this story.
Brooke does research. Mostly for the library, but also for the local detectives. Henry, is a professor Emeritus who fell on hard times, till Brooke found him and helped him. He does research now too. And he’s Brooke’s roommate and the “grandfather she could truly love”.
Not so social Brooke, is pushed into learning more about her “hippy dippy” neighbour Abby, when Junebug makes a break for it through a badly latched door. What are the odds that they end up having so much in common? That is, until Abby starts talking about her “gifts”.
Mallery has built a quirky world with amiable characters. Cross a “strictly the facts” researcher with a time traveling hippie and there’s bound to be sparks flying. But will those sparks lead to answers? Mallery’s story grabs you and draws you right in. You’ll soon be cheering on the sidelines for Brooke and Abby like they were your best friends.
A great read, fast paced, it weaves seamlessly in and out between 18th century and present day America. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the next books in this new-to-me series. You will too!
[Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book, in conjunction with the Winter Games Reader Challenge. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. ]
this was actually a really great book! i was kinda thrown off by the cover but turned out to be a good book! she her friends and a cute detective go off to solve a mystery with time travel involved.
Great story and look forward to reading more from this author.
There are so many twists and turns you will find your head spinning. Unusual friendships-all lovable characters–except the bad guys of course and they are really bad!! I loved the cat who was always there to give consolation to whoever needed it. There is even a bit of time travel as this group attempts to find out who the murderer is of 4 people.
This novel is sure to keep you reading!!
Tea, Anyone is a time-travel cozy mystery, leaping back to the Boston Tea Party, which holds a clue to the present crime. Written with crisp humors, the plot is enriched by glimpses to a different era. S.R. Mallery has a fascination with history, which is evident in her historical fiction body of work. And in this book, just like a quilter, she creates a patchwork of clues to the crime.
This is the first volume in a series that features two female investigators: Brooke Anderson, a researcher for the local police department, is driven by methodical logic; her neighbor Abby is her complete opposite, she is a psychic who relies on intuition, believes in Buddhism, psychic phenomenon, and reading tea leaves, and wants to lend her expertise to help solve crime cases. At first, their friendship seems unlikely—“I can tell you I don’t believe in that stuff,” says Brooke—but it evolves into trust. And lets not forget the other two characters in this close-knit team: Henry miles is Brooke’s research guru: “She was thrilled how her new roommate became the grandfather she could really love—unlike her real one.” The team would not be complete without Junie, Brooke’s cat.
When two women from the fitness class are found murdered, Brooke and Abby get on the case. Will Larry, their contact at the police station, and Tony make light of their unconventional skills or reward them? “Larry’s hug was pretty good, too, of course. Yet she couldn’t help missing Tony’s arms around her.” Will she end up in his arms?
Five stars.
Brooke shares her home with a former Ivy-league professor who was also homeless when she met him and he has a talent for genealogy.
Abby lives next door and she also has some interesting talents, such as being a psychic and time travel.
Brooke is determined to get to the bottom of murders in her town.
They all team up with some town police officers to solve a series of murders. There may also be a romance beginning to bud.
This is a fun story with so many angles to it. Definitely worth reading.
I was hoping for more from this book. I found it a very slow read. The characters, for the most part, were fun and I thought I would enjoy it. I found Brooke to be very judgmental and dismissive of anyone who didn’t see or do things her way. I wasn’t big on the cat or the time travel aspect. I felt like they didn’t add that much to the story and bogged it down. The other characters were ok but it was a hard book to finish. Not sure I could read it again. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.