Friday, January 24, 2020

ORANGE THYME DEATH by Leena Clover


Title:  ORANGE THYME DEATH

Series:  Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery #2

Author:  Leena Clover

Publisher:  Leena Clover

Publish Date:   08.01.2019

Category /Genre:  Cozy Mystery


Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused

Received from:  Leena Clover

Goodreads link: Orange Thyme Death

Date completed: 01.08.2020



Description from the publisher:

*Body at Bookstore Baffles Dolphin Bay*



When a local man is found dead at Bayside Books, Anna Butler becomes implicated in a second murder.  Her past connection with the victim raises a red flag the police cannot ignore.  The Firecrackers start working to clear Anna of the ridiculous allegations.



Anna’s daughter Cassie isn’t making things easy.  Mother and daughter argue over how to deal with the unexpected visitor, Anna choosing trust and emotion over Cassie’s more practical approach.  Meanwhile, Mayor Lara, Anna’s nemesis, continues to breathe down her neck, promising dire consequences.



The Butler women are immersed in turmoil as the grand opening of Anna’s café is postponed and her dreams are threatened once again.  As the murder investigation takes a bizarre turn, a certain ex-police chief provides the only bright spot in Anna’s life.



Orange Thyme Death is a sensational page-turner that will keep you guessing and leave you amazed at an ending you didn’t see coming.



If you like cozy mysteries with fearless heroines, high drama, beach settings, and yummy food, you will love this second book set in Dolphin Bay.

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ORANGE THYME DEATH is the second book in the Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery series.  Though not exactly a continuing story, there are elements of the characters personal life that are evolving and make me say that it would be best to read these books in the order of release.



Anna and Cassie’s relationship continues to be confusing, but it is getting better.  Maybe that makes it more like true life than most books!



I thoroughly enjoyed this quick and easy read.

Cleverly written with great characters, there were plenty of suspects to keep me guessing.  I like the slowly building romance between Anna and former police chief, Gino Mancini.  He’s sweet and a true gentleman.  The many foods mentioned keep me battling for the munchies, but so far I’m winning – LOL.  I wouldn’t mind a few recipes, though!



Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.



Dolphin Bay Cozy Mysteries:


2.      Orange Thyme Death

3.      Apple Caramel Mayhem

Also from Leena Clover:

Meera Patel Series:

1.      Gone with the Wings

2.      A Pocket Full of Pie

3.      For a Few Dumplings More

4.      Back to the Fajitas

5.      Christmas with the Franks

Pelican Cove Series:

1.      Strawberries and Strangers

2.      Cupcakes and Celebrities

3.      Berries and Birthdays

4.      Sprinkles and Skeletons

5.      Waffles and Weekends

6.      Muffins and Mobsters

7.      Parfaits and Paramours

8.      Truffles and Troubadours

9.      Sundaes and Sinners

10.  Croissants and Cruises

Pelican Cove Short Cozy Mystery Series:

1.      Hazelnuts and Halloween

2.      Candy Canes and Christmas


















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