The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this story!! It was cute, fun and easy to read. I was engaged throughout the entire book and I couldn’t put it down. I loved every part of it and look forward to more by this author!
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a nice story and a quick read. I thought the ending of the story was good but found myself a little disengaged throughout the book. I did not care for some of the characters in the story but that is just my personal preference. I did love the dog though. Anytime animals are infused in the story adds something for sure. Delilah was ok for me.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a fun cozy mystery. This is the first in the series, and I just couldn’t put it down. It is a great start to a series, and I can’t wait to read more. There were fantastic characters and so many mini stories within the main story. It was very easy to read and follow along because the characters and storyline were well written. I truly can’t wait to read what’s next in this series.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a wonderful cozy little mystery surrounding a muffin shop written by a new author to me. Not sure what to expect I picked this book because of the cover. It did not disappoint. I found it to contain great drama and suspense but also the typical older town gossips that had me laughing aloud. The author did an excellent job keeping me captivated and intrigued in this mystery. Her description is perfect. She does not leave a detail out. You can imagine every little aspect of the town and the townspeople. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to reading the next installment in this story.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Delilah Crumbworthy buys a bakery in the town of her dreams, things may not be as wonderful as she had hoped. The bakery had belonged to the McArdles but rumors began circulating that they were cutting corners to save moneyand soon they were out of business. Delilah discovers that there may have been more to the story than anyone thought.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery BY Holly Tierney. This is such a fun read. Its a cozy mystery and I love this author. This is the story of Delilah who has moved to Snowflake Valley to open a bakery. Thinking that she is moving to a nice quiet, quaint neighborhood she soon finds out that its not so nice. She finds out that a young girl actually died in the bakery before she bought it. She finds out that the people who owned it before tried to cut corners to save the bakery and then a horrible accident ending up sealing their fate and they had to close. She starts to meet all kinds of nice, maybe a little odd people and thinks she might fit in. Then things begin to happen. She has to try and solve a few mysteries along the way and she loves that. This is a cute cozy mystery with a town full of neat things and people. I can’t wait to read more!
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery drama which had me hooked from page one. The small town feel of Snowflake Valley, the setting of this novel, was brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative, along with the quirky and intriguing characters who live there. The McArdles own the best bakery in town, but then rumours start that to save money they have been cutting corners. A tragic accident at the bakery seals their fate and the bakery has to close. The quaint old bakeshop doors are not closed for long as Delilah Crumbworthy takes over the bakery. As soon as she starts work she’s swamped by customers, new friends and some menacing happenings. It’s not long until along with running her new business on Main Street, and trying to make friends, that she’s having to solve a mystery or two. This is an entertaining read, and I fell in love with the main character, Delilah and am pleased that this is the first book in a new series. The storyline kept me happily turning the pages and the mystery element definitely kept me guessing.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery is the first book in The Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery Series. This is a cozy mystery set in the small town of Snowflake Valley. Delilah is new to town and has always dreamed of moving to Snowflake Valley, a picturesque small town. When she opens her muffin shop, she hears stories about the bakery that used to be where her shop is located. Are the rumors true?
Delilah is smart and savvy with a heart of gold. She wants to fit in and make a place for herself in her new community. So, with her new friend and employee, she discovers the story of the previous business and some other odd happenings centered around her new shop.
I enjoyed this light read. It read quickly and filled a cold afternoon. There are a lot of quirky characters in this small town, and it will be interesting to see how they become more involved in future books. I’m glad I picked this book up and will keep an eye out for more from this author.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Delilah has recently moved to Snowflake Valley and she’s opening up a muffin shop. As she’s getting to know the community, she meets some very interesting people who become friends to her. Those friends are starting to share some of the recent happenings around Snowflake Valley, including a recent murder at the shop that she’s wanting to open.
Once Delilah gets opened up, she’s running from open to close. There isn’t much downtime at all and Delilah needs to hire some help. Once she starts that process, things start become more eerie. Can she keep this shop open and her sanity intact?
This was an enjoyable little mystery that I read in just a few short hours in one setting. There were a couple of times that I wanted to smack Delilah for the choices that she made but the ending made up for it all.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It’s been a while since I read a book by this author so I was really excited to see a new release from her and didn’t hesitate to grab a copy. It was everything I expected a really great read with a lot of mystery that makes you try and solve what is going on with the characters. I really love this authors writing, I find she creates really engaging storyline and her attention to detail means I get to know her characters really well. I liked Delilah, she was a fun character to read about and I am definitely looking forward to reading more about her in the next book in this new cozy mystery series!
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
The Muffin Shop Murder is the first book in the new “Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery” series by Holly Tierney. It is an intriguing, well-woven cozy mystery, with drama, suspense, quirky characters, and more.
I have read most of Ms. Tierney’s books now, and she never disappoints. This mystery proved to be a well thought out and intriguing read. The author wove her plot really well, her attention to detail making this story quite engrossing.
If you love a great cozy mystery then you won’t want to miss this- especially if you are looking for an interesting, fun, charming, fairly light-hearted, and entertaining story that will keep you engaged right through to the end.
I loved Delilah and can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!
Happy Reading!
Thank-you Ms. Tierney!
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The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Muffin Shop Murder is a cozy mystery with plenty of intrigue, mystery, suspense, drama, and more. Holly’s writing is highly descriptive and full of details that makes it easy for us as readers to picture and engage in the story. It is a short read but the story pace flows smoothly.
Holly Tierney brings us a refreshing new series that is as witty and charming as it is fun. The story takes place in a small town Snowflake Valley. It is an interesting little place where you find it has some quirky if not eccentric residents. It is that quirkiness Holly instils in her writing that makes her stories stand out. There is a cast of many and some have their stories. Some stand out more than others but each one is unique.
Delilah as come to a new town to make a go of a new business adventure. She finds odd things happening and is not sure what to make of it. However, unbeknownst to her she is about to become embroiled in to solving the mystery of a murder.
I really enjoyed the book and recommend you all put it on your TBR list.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up by her. One of the things I enjoy most about her is her writing skills and attention to details. They make her stories pop and come to life. This book is no different. This is a cozy mystery that was easy and entertaining to read. A fast paced story that is not only engaging but hard to put down. A story where the owner of a business not only makes new friends but finds time to solve mysteries. This is a really great sweet story that you don’t want to miss. This is a must read story and I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was not at all sure what to expect from this book. I picked this up just on the title alone as my daughter loves Gnomes and well I was very surprised with the contents. The mystery surrounding Charlie and Bob. The characters are all hiding something about themselves and you just find yourself drawn into their world and wanting to know them for real.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I hope to continue seeing more from her. LOVED this story full of mystery and new experiences with every page you turn.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this cozy. This story is different than normal cozies and I enjoy that. I can’t wait to find out more about the romances in the next book. Exciting ghosts , possible murder, and slow burn romance! This is a great addition to the Ghost Talker series.
Reviewed by @purplesky25276
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved the corner POV for a cozy
I enjoyed this cozy mystery. Very different from other cozy mysteries I have read. I loved that it was from the point of view of the Corners’ and Detectives’. I want to read the next book in the series and found out what comes of the romances that happened. I wasn’t expecting who the killer was. Most of characters were likable.
Reviewed by @purplesky25276
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
To be honest, I was drawn to this little story by the cover of the book. I have a heart for gnomes. Bob moves to a new town and gets his first job – writing stories for the local newspaper. What he doesn’t expect is that his first story (a bigfoot sighting) was not what his boss really wanted. Bob finds himself out of work. But what happens next is about to change his world! A guy at the diner asks Bob if he will track down the culprit who has stolen a gnome. Once he starts being a detective, he finds out more about this charming little town then was evident. This was a very quick, fun read.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was one of the most fun books I have read in awhile. A feel good story mixed with some mystery and humor. It gives off the feel of a small and quaint town with a lot of quirky townspeople.
Our main character Bob was relatable and lovable. Truly felt like an old friend. Watching his adventure unfold with his new career and his first mystery is quite the journey. This will be a book that you will not forget and definitely will have the author on your watch for what’s next.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect while I was going into this, but I definitely didn’t expect this! To put it simply (well, as simply as I can get), it felt like Twin Peaks, Clue (the movie), Gravity Falls, and Stars Hollow (Gilmore Girls) all rolled into one! Haha!
The characters aren’t complex by any stretch of the imagination, however, this was such an amazingly fun read! I devoured it in just a couple of hours.
It’s a fun story about a town from which I hope to see many future adventures.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bob moved to Mysty Haven and became a lead journalist at the paper. That lasted a week after his Bigfoot store hit the front page of the paper. After being fired from the paper he is enlisted by Doug to help find his missing gnome, Charlie. Bob is beginning to realize that Mysty Haven is different than most towns. Mysty Haven is a town for mystical. He sets out to find Charlie and finds many friends and possibly a few enemies along the way. There is more than meets the eye in Mysty Haven and Bob is set to let it be known. Will things work out in his favor? Will he find Charlie and save Mysty Haven?
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an enjoyable, quick read! Story is about Bob, fresh out of college and moving to a new location, takes on his first job as a journalist, only to be fired not too long after. His curiosity and fascination with the paranormal gets the best of him during his investigative reporting. As he drinks coffee, he is approached by Mr. Weaver who is claiming the theft of one of his garden gnomes and has hired Bob to help him with the search. His search for the gnomes and some odd coincidences takes Bob on an unexpected journey in seeking the truth. Cardel introduces some excellent characters along the way and definitely keeps readers engaged to see what will happen next.
Better Gnomes and Gardens by Misty Bane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a very interesting read and fun to get through with the characters to the storyline. I enjoyed where it took the reader and how it all came together in the end. Enjoy!
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Better Gnomes and Gardens
A Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1
By: Casey Cardel
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
This was a quirky and fun introduction to a series I can’t wait to read more of! Casey Cardels Mysty Haven is an addicting and unique world where the unbelievable exists and anything is possible. This first book leaves you needing to know EVERYTHING about this world! Bob Mclarney’s character is so interesting to be able to follow through this mystery and discovery of the town and its people. I would love to live in Mysty Haven! Dr. Frank N. Stein is what really got me hooked on this series! With a wonderfully campy and humorous plot Better Gnomes and Gardens draws you in and keeps you turning pages! !The twist on the fairytale genre is done really well with twists and surprises you will never see coming! This book made me believe in the supernatural! I am getting the next book ASAP!
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Better Gnomes & Gardens is a delightful cozy mystery , with certain paranormal elements. The setting is a mystical town, Mysty Haven, where everything is not neccesarily normal Bob, who had an abrupt ending to his journalism ambitions is entrusted to finding a missing gnome. But Bob’s pursuit leads him to something more sinister and he is entangled in the mystery. How he uncovers the plot and stands up to his beliefs forms the rest of the story. The main thing which I loved about this book is the humor and the cozy setting. It is a good mystery novel for someone who likes sleuthing.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Better Gnomes & Gardens is the first book in the Mysty Haven Mystery Book series. This is the first book I have read from this author, and I was not disappointed. The story is fun and entertaining. Bob is new to town and finds out that not everything is as it seems. Will he find out what has happened to the disappearing gnomes?
The story is well thought out and kept me reading to discover what would happen. I liked that the story was not the typically cozy mystery because of the dash of paranormal. I look forward to reading the next books in this series and more from this author in the future.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was just as I thought it would be. I love gnomes and well I grab it because of the cover. Silly I know, but so is this story. Bob McLerney moves to Mysty Haven looking for adventure as well as a story to tell. Being a journalist, he wanted an unusual story to tell. After being fired from his job, for writing a story about Bigfoot. He meets Mr Weaver who offers him $ 1,000,00 to find his missing gnome. That is all I am going to tell you. No Spoilers! This is a new to me author. But like many of my favorites authors this one will too be added. I have not laughed as much as I did reading this story. The characters are funny and perfect for the roles they play. This story kept me reading as I was enjoying the adventure. I am looking forward to see where this authors takes book 2.
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Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a book by a new author to me, so I was not quite sure what to expect. I thought the cover was unbelievably cute as it reminded me of a Better Homes and Garden cookbook. It is a cute small-town mystery that involves gnomes. I am so glad that I picked this book up. It is so cute and the gnomes are so adorable. I laughed so hard reading this story. The author pulled me in from the beginning with the wonderful telling of this story. The characters are all so diverse and loveable. I also loved how the writer created such an amazing world different from the normal universe. I loved it. I highly recommend you read this book. And I also highly recommend that you make the recipe that is included at the end. It is delicious.
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After being fired investigative reporter Bob finds himself off in search of a missing Gnome and finds so, so much more!! The little town of Mysty Haven and all its quirky characters will leave you smiling and make you fall just a little bit in love with them, I know I sure did.
This first book from this AMAZING author will definitely not be the last I read that’s for sure. With such creative, descriptive writing I am hooked and will be back for more!
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good read story! I really liked the story and enjoyed the characters. It was a very interesting cozy mystery, that centers around Fantasy characters. I laughed while reading this book, and was easily lost in the easy writing style that made this story enjoyable and easy to read. However, there was a lot of grammatical errors in this book, and some plot points that got a bit confusing that I felt like could have been explained a bit better. Because of that this book is a 3.5 rating for me. I’m rounding to up to a 4 because I really do like the story, characters and premise of this novel but with all the errors that were in this novel I have to say it’s a 3.5. But regardless I really enjoyed this book and am excited to read more of this series in the future!
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bob McLarney recently moved to a quaint little town called Mysty Haven. He also started a new job at a local newspaper but after a disagreement about a creative story about a Bigfoot sighting, he is fired. Down on his luck, he falls into an odd situation that presents itself in the form of an investigative job regarding a missing gnome named Charlie. Could Bob’s luck be turning around?
While investigating the intriguing missing gnome case, Bob learns more about the different folks living in Mysty Haven. Nothing is quite what it seems and could undercover a few secrets in Bob’s lineage.
I loved the quick wit and dynamics between the main character, Bob and the supporting characters in this supernatural story. I found the book to be quite refreshing and had me hooked from the get go. It was an easy read and flowed well. I can’t wait to read more from the Mysty Haven world.
