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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How cute is the cover !?

All I want is London Fog ! I tried making it myself and it didn’t quite hit the spot , then I tried out local barista and she looked at me like I’ve gone quite mad 🤣 the craving is strong !!!!

Naomi snd Ella move to Fayette after she inherited a house and they’re in need of a fresh start and after living a sad but luxurious life this will do them both good . Naomi was married to a real snob and after the divorce he manipulated everything , she couldn’t find a job and the settlement was pathetic and because money is power she was having a time finding a job no thanks to her influential ex so this move was the perfect opportunity…,

I think they’ll enjoy this adventure …. Then they find a body in their shed and my heart drops but then they meet their neighbours , Barbra and Isabel and my heart starts beating again 😍

Barbra and Ingrid are the best , they loves their tea , Ingrid collects teapots and tea is the solution to any crisis or celebration! …..

Ella and Naomi stay with Barbra and Isabel while they wait for the heating to be fixed in their house and that’s how a beautiful friendship is formed and the sleuthing begins ….

I read this , finished it and read it again straight after ,
that’s how much I enjoyed this read !
I can’t wait to read every other book in this series !
I laughed at the banter between these people , the copious amounts of tea made and drunk and the mystery of who and why a woman was murdered was most entertaining 🫶🏼

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and I liked it! The mystery begins right away in the book which I liked. I also liked the dynamic of friendships Naomi creates throughout the book. Its well written and it kept me entertained. It’s not too high packed that it causes anxiety. But it is entertaining enough that it keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot Of Earl Slay
By: Aubrey Elle
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

What a wholesome read! If you are looking for a cozy date night book then this is the one for you! I absolutely loved it! I can’t help but love Ingrid and Barbara’s personalities and their relationship with each other. It reminds me of me and my best friend, even down to collecting teacups! Elle does a wonderful job of making you feel Naomi and her daughters’ lives. Such a wonderful blend of mystery, comedy, and whimsy! I can’t wait to read her next novel in this series, Death and Deja Brew! Really enjoyable, a must read! Thank you so much Aubrey Elle, Happy Reading!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle- Review by Heather Knalls

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naomi and her daughter Ella have moved to a new town after her divorce where she was left a house by an uncle that she hardly knew. Upon arriving to their new house their lives are turned upside down after finding a body in the shed of their new house. Now not only is she worried about the investigation but now her ex husband. So much for a fresh start.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Tanya Wall, May 2023

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this mystery book – it was a quick read that kept me engaged! I mean, who doesn’t like a book where the main characters find a corpse in their storage shed! Fayette seems like a quaint town that is the epitome of small town life – everyone knows everyone else and the gossip cycle is live! The characters were well developed and I found myself really liking Naomi and her neighbors. This is the first in a series and I think I will pick up book two!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Jules Herbert

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this little Mystery filled with great characters and an interesting storyline. It was the first time I have read anything by this author and I am very happy to say I will definitely be reading more of her books. Naomi and Ella move to start over and are welcomed to their new home with a dead body. Great welcome right! LOL. Their new neighbours Barbara and Ingrid take them under their wing and soon the four are solving this murder mystery. Gotta say I loved the four lead characters but especially Barbara and Ingrid. I want them for my neighbours. I can’t wait to return to Fayette for more!!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After a contentious divorce, Naomi Front and her teenage daughter move to Fayette to start over. What they do not expect to see when they arrive is a dead body. With her daughters vast knowledge, from crime shows, she finds her opinions on the crime embraced by locals Barbara and Ingrid. As they investigate and Naomi tries to keep her daughter in line, which is impossible considering her ex is making waves, they begin to close in on their suspect. Will it be too late though?

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Ella, she is a bit of snark and blunt to the point opinions which has Naomi pulling her hair out in times. Cozy mysteries I enjoy, but have not really found one I would read again, this one I would. It had a little bit of everything I love in a mystery book and humor as well.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay
By: Aubrey Elle

This is such an enjoyable mystery book. This is my first book I’ve read written by Aubrey Elle and it most definitely will not be my last. Also, this is the first in the Tea Time Troubles series and I definitely cannot wait for more. It was so well written and easy to read. I kept reading way past my bedtime and I was sad to see it end. Naomi is recently divorced and has moved her teenage daughter to a brand new city. However, what she is hoping to be a brand new fresh start is nothing of the start as on their very first day they discover a dead boy in their shed. This is definitely not how they anticipated starting a new town. To top this off, the furnace in their new house isn’t working and they have nowhere else to go. Their neighbors, who are eccentric and gossipy but also kind, offer for them to come over for some tea and dessert to warm up. This ends up as the beginning of a wonderful new friendship. This book definitely went by way too fast as I was determined to not only find out who the killer was but also to read more about these women and their friendship. I definitely recommend this cozy mystery.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle

A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in Tea Time Troubles Series and is the perfect Cozy Mystery to curl up on the couch on a rainy day. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading. This is a new author to me and I must say I like her style of writing and attention to detail. Her characters are real fully developed and relatable plus they make the story come to life. This is about a mother and daughter sleuthing team who move to a new town to start over after a divorce. What they find when they arrive is a body in their storage shed. Let the investigating begin. What will they discover in this small town? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author and this series.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle is book 1 of the Tea Time Trouble book series. We follow teenager Ella and her mother Naomi as they move to the small town of Fayette. The mother and daughter have moved into a house left to them by Naomi’s uncle, to start over after Naomi’s divorce from Ella’s father. As they get settled in the pair find the dead body of the town busybody in their shed. This was a fun cozy mystery that well…cozy. The neighbors are great and the small town atmosphere is spot on. Watching Naomi deal with the stressors of being newly divorced on top of the murder is very relatable. I also enjoyed reading about Naomi and Ella’s interactions. This was the best cozy mystery that I have read in a while.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in the Tea Time Troubles series. This is my first book by this author, and I look forward to reading more in this series. We are introduced to Naomi and Ella Front, who are new to Fayette. Upon their arrival at their new home, they are greeted with more than they expected. After discovering a corpse on their property, they quickly meet their new neighbors, Barbara and Ingrid.
As the cozy mystery progresses, we get to meet a lot of quirky characters, learn about the relationships in this small town, and more. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I first got drawn in by the book’s name but quickly enjoyed it more than expected. After reading this book, I look forward to getting the next book in this fun, cozy series.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay is Book One in the Tea Time Troubles Series. Naomi has decided that she wants a fresh start after having just divorced her husband. She moves her and her teen daughter, Ella, to the small community of Fayette. Her uncle left Naomi a house after he passed away and she figures that living mortgage free will be a good way for her and her daughter to get back on their feet. Her ex-husband has been less than generous in the divorce proceedings and Naomi needs to find a job and start saving money.

As Naomi and Ella arrive at their new home a fierce storm starts knocking branches off trees and blows open the door on their shed. When the women go to close the shed door, they are horrified to discover a dead body laying inside the shed. While they wait for the police to arrive, they meet the neighbor ladies, Barbara and Ingrid who invite them over for Earl Grey tea and biscuits. Over tea Naomi and Ella learn about the townsfolk and who the deceased person is in their shed. As the women discuss the discovery of the body Naomi and Ella learn it was the town gossip who made a lot of enemies over the years.

Naomi and Ella feel uncomfortable with the idea of staying in their new house so when the neighbors offer for them to stay with them, they decide it is a good idea. As they discuss how hated the deceased person, Yasmin, was they learn that even her own family and friends hated her. Yasmin always had her nose in everyone’s business so it could have been any number of people who murdered her. The list of suspects is long, and the investigation drags on, so the four ladies set out to solve the mystery themselves. As they start digging into the suspect list Naomi has her hands full worrying about if their lives are in danger and fighting with her ex-husband who wants custody of Ella.

The title of this book drew me in immediately and from the first few pages I was invested in the storyline. The author did a great job describing the small-town vibe and how everyone within a small community seems to know everyone else’s business. The characters were beautifully written and relatable. Anyone who has gone through a messy divorce can relate to Naomi and the emotions, stress, and pressure she felt as she tried to do what was best for her daughter, Ella. As if leaving a loveless marriage was not stressful enough, Naomi discovers a murder victim in the shed of her new home. Her new life does not seem to be off to a great start. Naomi was courageous and put on a brave face throughout everything that was thrown at her. Ella helped her mom through things with her wit and humor. As a bonus the neighbors seem nice enough and Naomi and Ella make fast friends with them so that helps the women feel comfortable in their new surroundings. This was a cozy little mystery with action, drama, suspense, intrigue, and danger.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After finally escaping a loveless marriage, Naomi takes her daughter, Ella, to the small town of Fayette. Naomi’s uncle left her his house after he passed. Naomi took it as a means to start fresh.

Things go wrong almost instantly when a dead body is found in their shed upon arrival. Not wanting to stay in the house, when the nice older neighbours, Barbara and Ingrid, invite the duo to stay with them, Naomi is quick to say yes. The 4 women get along immediately and start to talk about their theories of whodunit. Turns out the Victim is the town’s busybody, Yasmin. Yasmin is known to be sticking her nose in everyone’s business which makes a lot more enemies than friends.

Ella is instantly excited and warms up to the older ladies instantly. Meanwhile Naomi is stuck on the what ifs. What if her ex husband finds out and tries to take Ella? What if they aren’t actually safe here? Etc…

As time goes on, more and more suspects pop up as Naomi gets to meet the townsfolk. It being a small town, everyone knows everyone and their business too so everybody she talks to has to put in their own two cents. Can the ladies figure out who the murderer is over tea? Maybe.

This book was an exciting cozy mystery that hits close to home for me. I grew up in a very small town where everyone knew everyone and when someone died, the whole town would be in cahoots, speculating everything. The author did a wonderful job portraying the small town mindset. There is one thing I wish the author did differently. I feel like the author was running out of time and rushed the ending. There were a few things mentioned but then never mentioned again making me wonder what happened there.

I must admit that the title alone is what drew me in. I love play on words and this is a clever one. The story was very realistic. I also liked how it was a woman escaping her life to start anew. She showed up with nothing and slowly built up her life again all while investigating a murder!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Darian Vester

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love instantly. There’s a murder, obviously, but this whole story just kept me in a good mood. I love starting over in a new town trope, and I’m honestly glad we didn’t have a lot of stress in the story from the ex-husband. The characters all had different personalities that fit so well together, my favorite are Barbra and Ingrid. I want to be these ladies when I’m older. The mystery was great, you learn about some of the people in town which leads you guessing who is our murderer. I honestly wasn’t even thinking of this person at the end, so it was nice to see I was wrong. In the book our main character speaks of a tv show which I believe is a great way of describing the book: “Great for slapstick humor and easy on the stressed mind.” The story isn’t all laughs but there are some funny moments that I think all readers will enjoy. A great book to read if you’re looking to get into Cozy Mysteries.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle. This is such a fun read. I can’t wait to read the next one. This is the story of Naomi and her teenage daughter Ella who have moved to Fayette a small town to get away from their family drama. When they arrive to move into their house they find a dead body in their storage shed. Everyone comes to their house to find out what is going on and when they find out the victim is the town gossip most people are not too sad. When more bodies start turning up Naomi gets worried because along with neighbors Ella has become very interested in the investigation. With all the drama Naomi’s ex is making trouble for her again. All she wanted was to move to a small quiet town and this has been anything but. Read this cozy mystery filled with murder and mystery. You won’t be disappointed.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Julie McComas

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m ready to visit Fayette, and all it’s fun and quirky characters. I would hate to find a dead body in the shed of a home I just bought. I was trying to figure out whodunnit right along with Naomi and Ella. This is such a fun, easy read. Perfect for the beach!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in the Tea Time Troubles series. I love tea, mysteries and wordplay so was immediately drawn to this book, and it did not disappoint! It’s a fun cozy mystery series set in a small town. The main characters are a mother-daughter duo who are close to each other but going through a difficult patch in their life.

My favourite characters are Barbara and Ingrid, the neighbours who look after Naomi and Ella when they arrive and get straight into gossiping about the murder and the town in general. There’s such a good dynamic between them and I love how they intuitively find ways to connect with Ella.

This is a great comfort read for snuggling up with a cup of tea and a baked treat (and I would recommend getting the tea and treat ready before you start reading as it won’t be long before you’re craving them!). It gets five stars from me, I’d recommend it to cozy mystery fans! I’m looking forward to reading more of this series.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naomi Front and her teenage daughter, Ella, are moving to a new town. A place away from Naomi’s ex-husband and Ella’s dad, along with his crazy mother. No more expectations to meet that are somewhat unrealistic for Naomi but rather moving to where she and Ella can make their own decisions about life.

Upon arrival at their new home, which was bequeathed to Naomi from her uncle, they are instantly met with tragedy. When a dead body is found in their backyard shed, they soon become leery of even going into their home. The next door neighbors, Ingrid and Barbara, are quick to invite them into their own home until things can get settled down. They discuss the town gossip over a cup of tea. Barbara and Ingrid come to love Ella as a grandchild and become a source of strength and encouragement to Naomi.

This is a cozy mystery that I was able to read in a few short hours. I do wish that the author would have included recipes for the teas and the desserts mentioned in the book. That would have added an additional layer of fun to this read.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy mystery novel, and was hooked from start to finish. Naomi Front and her teenage daughter Ella, move to the small town of Fayette, looking for a new start after an ugly divorce. However, they didn’t expect to find the corpse of the local busybody Yasmin LeFluer in their storage shed on, day one. Whilst waiting for the police to arrive their new neighbours, Barbara and Ingrid welcome them into their home, and over Earl Grey and biscuits they learn the gossip about the locals. Apparently, Yasmin will not be missed as she was extremely nosy and made plenty of enemies, making the list of suspects a long one, including her ex-husband, her sibling and even her friends.
As if adjusting to a new home isn’t difficult enough, the mother and daughter have to deal with the aftermath of having a murder victim in their shed. Whilst Ella seems keen to team up with Barbara and Ingrid and discover who murdered Yasmin, Naomi struggles to settle in. With the case dragging on and the murderer still not caught, Ella and Naomi worry that they might be in danger. This gives Ella’s ex-husband a reason to stir up trouble regarding custody of Naomi, and so along with their tea loving neighbours they try to solve Yasmin’s murder. This is an enjoyable and engaging, easy, lighthearted read, with an intriguing storyline and plenty of plot twists which kept me happily turning the pages. The characters are wonderful and the setting really came to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the storyline.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is a really whodunit tale. On one foot you are watching a mother and daughter move to a new town and on the other you are helping them solve a murder mystery. Who says that when moving to a new town things won’t be exciting? For Naomi and Ella their life was already changing but to find a body in their new home’s outside building throws so much more chaos. A quick and good read.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naomi and her daughter Ella move to a new small town after a divorce. They stumble upon a dead body in the barn the first day there, and the rest of the book focuses on solving the “whodunnit.” The banter and discussions with their next door neighbors and other townfolk (like the HVAC technician) make this a quick but highly enjoyable read, with the plot moving quickly.

I can’t wait to read the other two books in this series, and love the little quirks thrown in (like a teacup collection) and how everything can (or can’t) be solved by a strong cup of tea. Most cozy mysteries I find pointless or dry, but it is not the case for A Spot of Earl Slay.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Lauren West

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. It was a lot of fun to read. Paranormal aspects, drama, mystery, humor, life lessons, new friendships and the difficulty of trying to fit in. The story was a great read. Once I started it, I did not want to end.
Wiley is a yeti, and he just wants to live his life. Already out of the norm he seeks to exist and blend in. As mysterious murders start taking place He ends up back on the hunters radar. He immediately flees town supernatural town that could actually be his forever home. However, things start closing in when the Hunter appears in his new town, leaving Wylie with little options other than to solve crimes himself to clear his name. As the excitement begins, we begin the adventure with the Yeti and his new friends in this feel good mystery.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun story to read! Naomi and her daughter Ella are ready for a fresh start in a new town.. until their arrival is shaken by the discovery of a murder in their shed. Taken in and supported by welcoming neighbors, they quickly learn the gossip of small town life over cup after cup of tea. Will they be able to solve the mystery murder and get settled in their new home or does danger continue to lurk?!

I love the way each quirky character compliments the next. They intertwine beautifully to bring the story to life! I couldn’t wait to keep turning pages and get the answers!This is the first book of a series that I can not wait to continue reading!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book! It was full of mystery and suspense and was just sort of quirky. The characters were all so well developed and what a tale it was! Moving to a new town is bad enough but when you find a dead body in your shed and are in the midst of a custody fight it tends to be a whirlwind. The sleuthing group was phenomenal and I couldn’t have put this one down if I’d tried! I can literally not wait to see what else comes from the series!!!!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great start to a new series! I loved the small town of Fayette and all of the colorful people who live there. The author did a great job of drawing me into the story and describing the town and townsfolk. I loved how realistic the characters all were. Like they are people you could imagine in your everyday life. Naomi, her daughter Ella and their very helpful tea drinking neighbors Barbara and Ingrid, make up an amazing quartet of women that just works. This was a delightful cozy murder story, with plenty of heart and humor. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the town and I am hopeful for a bit of romance for Naomi in the coming novels.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a wonderful read this book was. Firstly I have to say I loved the title of the story, it certainly grabbed my attention and the cover for the book is so pretty. I don’t usually pay much attention to book covers but this one is lovely. This was a fun cozy mystery read and one that kept my attention from beginning to end. It was really entertaining to read. The main characters Naomi and Ella were great to read about and I loved Ingrid and Barbara too!
I am so excited for this new series and if this first book is anything to go by its going to be a brilliant one! I can’t wait for book 2!

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a new to me author and I really enjoyed this story!
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out either who the bad guy is but this one I was wrong! (Which was a good thing means the author left you guessing)

I really liked the characters in this book, they were relatable and realistic. I want to get to know more of this small town and all the different people we met or hear about in this book.
I will be reading more from this author if this book is anything to go off of.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in the Tea Time Troubles series. I chose to read it simply off the name and cover art. I thought it was very cleaver and it sounded interesting. It is the first time I have read this author, and I am impressed. I was pulled in instantly, and kept engaged throughout. I love the characters and the quick connection they have with each other. Ella is hilarious, Naomi is brave and strong, and Barbara and Ingrid are super entertaining. They seem like they have a lot of history, and I liked hearing bits and pieces revealed. The ending was left a mystery, and I was no where near solving who the murderer was. That being said, I struggled with so many secondary characters. I am not sure I kept them all straight. Everyone seems to be related to someone else. In true small town way. It took me a while to mentally outline who everyone was to make the ending click. I look forward to the rest of the series. It was a quick cozy mystery that I enjoyed.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a mystery story this is such a fun and entertaining book! The characters and just amazing and I love the combination of the mother and daughter. With thr neighbours in support I thought the relationships worked perfectly with the storyline.
The story itself was really good. It was well thought out and a cute Cozy Mystery. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that is worth the read.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book so much and cannot wait to see where the series takes Naomi and Ella!

A Spot of Earl Slay takes us on a ride where Naomi and Ella are making a new start in a small town. Upon their arrival they discover a dead body. Needing somewhere to warm up while the police finish their investigation, they meet their neighbors Barbara and Ingrid. They become fast friends and together they try to solve the murder case. This story is quirky and fun. There are relatable topics and the story keeps you sucked in. I can’t wait for the next installment.

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