An amateur sleuth with a new gift basket store, a customer found dead, and a cute police chief who helps solve the murder mystery.
It was an innocent gesture to bring a little spice back to their marriage when Jessica Danver presented a handcrafted gift basket of goodies for herself and her husband, Reginald, to enjoy for date night. They have been struggling with money and regular blow-ups – … struggling with money and regular blow-ups – except this time, one snick of a match to light a candle causes Reginald to go up in flames.
Rumors circulate in the small community of Rosemary Harbor. Was it an accident, or was there more to it? Chief Preston is sent out to investigate: the first step, tracing where the gift basket was purchased.
Sometimes the best cure for a broken heart is a fresh start.
Hilary Sheridan is a widow who has just opened her shop with her daughter, Annabelle, to lead a normal life out of the spotlight after so many years caring for her late husband. Being questioned about a possible murder case is not a welcome she expected. It doesn’t stop her curiosity, especially when the whole town is talking about it – inside and outside – of her shop.
For Chief Preston, everything must be conducted by the book, but Reginald’s past comes back to haunt him. He was a man who had many debts, making investments that his body couldn’t insure.
Debt wreaks havoc with people’s hearts and minds – even to commit the unthinkable. In this cozy mystery, expect more than one blow up!
This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.
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As true to form, Ms. Meadows has started off another series with a bang. This witty, fun group of women were able to put their skills together to solve a murder. Mix in a small hint of romance and you have Wine’s Up.
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This was a fun read. Its a new series based around a gift basket shop, which is a cool idea. A candle in one of the gift baskets explodes, killing a man. Hillary, the owner, feels responsible, so she begins her own investigation even though the sheriff tells her to back off. Spot, a hilarious parrot who belonged to her late husband, lives in the shop and interjects random comments at inopportune times.
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Hilary Sheridan left everything behind to start her life over again with her daughter, Annabelle, in the small town of Rosemary Harbor Massachusetts. There they open up a nice gift basket store called Something Special. Rose Humbert also works there and is in her late sixties and is the shop assistant. She owns most of the buildings along Market Road, including the one Something Special rents out. When word gets out that Reggie (Reginald) Danvers was murdered a few days ago, the Police Chief Preston Davis comes into the shop to ask about their baskets. Rose thinks Hilary and Preston would make a great couple, Annabelle is dead set against her mother dating. But Preston tells them that something in the basket they made for the Danvers exploded and that’s what killed Reggie. Hillary isn’t going to let that go, that one of their gift baskets was used to kill someone! Against Preston’s wishes she keeps snooping around. Will Hilary find out who the killer is and why? Can Preston and Hilary become a couple? You will have to read the book to see how things turn out.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an outstanding book. I loved the story and all of the Intrigue and romance therin. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Wendy Meadows has done it again this is a great cozy! I love the parrot! Spot will lead you on an excellent adventure with a touch of humor so unique and different twist. You will have such fun reading this. I highly recommend. Want to know what is funny this is the second book I have read today with a parrot one is a detective and one thinks he is a cat. Parrots you got to love them. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Still some grieving significant other, move to another state, start a new business and maybe start dating or living life again. Have your business possibly be part of a murder. Now you are concerned for your business and have to know if your product is at fault. Well you know what happens next.
Really cute cozy mystery. First in a new series; my first with this author. Since this is a novella, it is a really short easy read. I read it in a few hours. Interested in seeing where the series goes.
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A wonderful story. Very original story line. Totally love Spot, he is so much fun and hilarious. Who would not love to have a talking parrot. Well sometimes he is too talkative, but that is part of the fun. The characters are all well designed and feel very realistic. Really want to read the next book in the series to see how Hilary and Preston and the entire crew grow. Wendy Meadows is a very talented writer and I enjoy her books.