I was definitely in the mood for a cozy mystery to enjoy when I came across this unread mystery in my kindle. I know it was published years ago, but I had other books in this series in the past, and I honestly can't believe I missed this one.

The characters are so much fun--much different than the ones typically found in cozy mysteries. The ghosts are a great addition, and the cat--Wind Song--who can work a Ouija board, added to the plot.

The mystery was well done, with enough clues to have me guessing whether it was this person or that. I like that the solution fit the story.

So bravo! I recommend this very enjoyable mystery !

I love an entertaining cosy mystery. This series is interesting, witty and difficult to put down. Hard not to like it.

I enjoy Pressey's fun and frothy mystery series, though I found this installment to be a bit slight. There was still lots of fun fashion facts, but I hope the next mystery is a bit more substantial.

Cookie Chanel has landed a plum gig - she’s attending the Kentucky Derby with her rich friend Danielle, and all she has to do is help Danielle choose outfits and hats. Because of this, she’s in the attic of a home recently purchased, and the owner said she could take whatever she wanted. Before she’s able to do so, however, she’s confronted by a ghost named Maureen who informs her that the hats belong to her and Cookie can’t have them. But after a confrontation with Cookie and her resident spirit Charlotte, Maureen agrees if Cookie will find out who murdered her.

So Cookie, Charlotte, Maureen and Wind Song, Cookie’s cat/grandmother, have been booked into a very odd B&B with a nasty-tempered host, but other than that, she’s looking forward to spending time there. However, during her first event with Danielle, she finds the body of Ramon Gooden, a jockey. Now Cookie has three spirits hanging out with her, because Ramon expects her to help find his murderer too.

But not knowing anyone in Kentucky, Cookie might find things more difficult - especially since the B&B owner is giving her such a hard time. Still, she manages to catch bits of conversation here and there, and is pleasantly surprised when Detective Dylan Valentine shows up; she knows he can get information from the police she’s not able to do. Unfortunately, Attorney Ken Harrison shows up also; both men are worried about her when they hear she’s found a body so hightailed it to Kentucky to see if she's alright.

So now Cookie has three ghosts to contend with, two men wanting to occupy her time, and one unhappy B&B owner who's suspicious of her. At least she's able to delegate somewhat - she has her friend Heather and her mother back in Sugar Creek looking into Maureen's death, but trying to find a killer at the Derby isn't easy, especially when she doesn't know anything about the victim - and he won't say much at all. It's going to take all her sleuthing skills to find out the truth and keep herself from permanently joining her temporary trio of ghosts...

I found this to be an entertaining read, and this time around she has two ghosts who need to find out who murdered them. I always enjoy reading Rose Pressey's books, and this one was no different, but I did wonder why the ghosts didn't help out more. As an example, she was trying to solve Ramon's murder, so why couldn't he go into the black truck and see if he recognized the driver? Ramon appeared to be hindering instead of being helpful to Cookie's investigation by not being truthful.

Aside from that, it was a quick read and engaging enough to keep me reading it in one sitting. This is the fifth book in the Haunted Vintage Mysteries, a cute paranormal series that has a little romance in it, too. I look forward to reading the next in the series. Recommended.

An amazing paranormal mystery. This is another series for the keeper shelf. Cookie Chanel and her ghostly sidekick Charlotte are just a hoot. I love these characters and always look forward to the next book. In this book, we are joined by more ghosts which means Cookie won't be getting much sleep till she can put these ghosts to rest by finding out who killed them. I can't wait to read her other series. If you are a fan of cozies, you'll want to give these a try.

Not quite what I was expecting, way too much emphasize on the details of all the clothes.
All those details made it more like a magazine article with a little bit of a mystery story to read.
I think I might have enjoyed it more if the book just focused on the story- the mystery Cookie was trying to solve.


*I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cookie Chanel, owns a vintage clothing store, "It's Vintage, Y'all". Her best friend, Heather owns the occult shop adjoining her building. Heather helps Cookie deal with the ghosts that seem to follow her around and need her help in the books. In the last book, we found out that Windsong, Cookie's cat, shares its body with the spirit of her grandmother. Windsong communicates with Cookie using a Ouija board and Tarot cards that Heather has to interpret. The stories are fun and once again Charlotte, the first ghost to appear to Cookie, is present in all her sassy glory. to Cookie by moving a planchette around a Ouija board. This book introduces us to two new ghosts, Maureen and Ramon.

In this story, Cookie has been hired to provide vintage outfits for her friend Danielle for events during Derby Week. While searching in an attic for vintage hats, she meets the ghost of Maureen, the previous owner of the house and the fashions. She was murdered and attaches herself to Cookie hoping she can find her killer. Maureen, joins Cookie, Charlotte and Windsong on the trip to Kentucky. Of course, Cookie stumbles upon a dead body at the opening party, and the ghost of Ramon, one of the derby jockeys joins the group. Charlotte convinces Cookie to investigate his death for Ramon. While working for Danielle giving advice about vintage fashion, trying to solve the crime of Ramon's death she also juggles the two men interested in her that have shown up from Sugar Creek. Unfortunately, someone doesn't want her investigating the death. Threats and strange men come Cookie's way as she tries to discover who killed Ramon. Of course she is also working on Maureen's death with the help of Heather and her mother at home.

I enjoyed this addition to the series. There were plenty of twists and turns and with the various suspects in the murder, it made it hard to figure out who the culprit was. I did figure out the murderer before the reveal but it was still interesting to see who else was involved and why. All in all, a fun read and I look forward to the next book! The Haunted Vintage Mystery series is a fun, quirky cozy mystery series. Each book is filled with lighthearted humor, interesting plots, and likable characters. The characters are charming and fun. I do not usually read a lot of paranormal cozy mysteries, but this series seems different and is very enjoyable. I enjoy the humor, vintage clothing tips, the quirkiness of the characters and situations as well as the mystery. I recommend this book and series to any cozy mystery lover.

If The Haunting Fits, Wear IT by Rose Pressy has Vintage-clothing, ghosts, murder, that is a fun and fast paced book. Book 5 in the series and it can be read as a Stand-alone book.

Cookie Chanel is off to the Kentucky Derby on an assignment to provide vintage hats for a high-society part. Little did she know she would find a dead Jockey and be saddled with his ghost. She has a knack to attract the dead that need help having their murder solved. The suspect list keeps growing. Will Cookie be able to solve this murder or will she find herself six feet under.

Funny and great style. You also get the fashion tips from the great Cookie Chanel vintage-store owner.

Nice cozy mystery.
Very entertaining and fast paced.
Loved the characters and how developed they were.

I really liked this book, it was fun and whimsical. Rose Pressey is one of my favorite witch/magical authors. The mystery was well done and was always the characters kept me entertained. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great magical read with a great mystery.

I was interested in seeing Cookie get out of town thinking it would perk up the series. Unfortunately, the derby elements and descriptions was really down played. The story was fairly typical with Cookie picking up the temporary ghosts(s) du jour and having issues with the guys on her line.

There's no development, there is a bit of repetition and why does she refer to the cat by both her grandmother's name and a cat name ( and we get told about both names more than once)? The two guys notice each other and neither says ANYTHING?!?

I got my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

If the Haunting Fits, Wear It, the latest in Rose Pressey's Haunted Vintage mystery series, is a fast fun murder mystery. This time there are two unrelated deaths for Cookie Chanel to figure out so she's got two extra ghosts to deal with. The spirit she picked up in an attic full of vintage clothing follows her to the Kentucky Derby, where a dead jockey needs her help. This one was fast paced and a lot of fun. While Cookie works to solve the mystery at the racetrack, her friends and family at home try to figure out the other murder. I enjoyed this one more than the previous book in the series.

If the Haunting Fits, Wear It by Rose Pressey is the fifth book in the A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. I have read a previous book in the series. While it is helpful, it is not necessary. This is a paranormal themed mystery series and requires some leniency with readers' imaginations. Cookie headed to the Kentucky Derby to help a client with her ghost, Charlotte, and her grandmother/cat in tow. Add in two love interests, two additional ghosts, and one dead body for a full story line. I do enjoy the Southern sayings sprinkled throughout the book. This book is a very light, quick read. That is not a bad thing - just be aware what you are getting.

If the Haunting Fits, Wear It by Rose Pressey is the fifth book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. Cookie Chanel owns It’s Vintage Y’all in Sugar Creek, Georgia. Cookie is getting ready to go to the Kentucky Derby with her client, Danielle Elston (she is styling her outfits). Cookie is at an estate sale looking for hats and discovers Maureen Weber in the attic (and she is very protective of her hats). She needs Cookie’s help and now Cookie has two ghosts tagging along—just what she does not need. Cookie packs up her car and heads to Kentucky along with Maureen, Charlotte, and her cat, Wind Song/Grandma Pearl (it’s complicated). Cookie is at an event at the Kentucky Derby Museum when she finds the body of jockey, Ramon Gooden. Ramon was murdered and he would like Cookie’s assistance in tracking down his killer (he is rather insistent). Cookie now has three ghosts tailing her and a B&B hostess who resembles a house mother. The killer is not happy with Cookie’s involvement and tries to take her out (more than once). Cookie will need to up her game if she is going to solve this crime and cross over Ramon. It does not help that Cookie’s two beau’s, Ken and Dylan arrive in town and provide pleasant distraction. Cookie’s mini-vacation in Kentucky is not quite what she had in mind.

If the Haunting Fits, Wear It is not up to Rose Pressey’s usual standard. I found details repeated frequently throughout the book (I am not talking just once or twice either). The dialogue became confusing with three ghosts. It was hard to keep straight which ghost was talking. I did like the different setting in this book. We get a behind the scenes look at events surrounding the Kentucky Derby. There are numerous detailed dress, hat and accessory descriptions provided in If the Haunting Fits, Wear It. I thought the book was easy to read, had a nice pace, and entertaining characters. This may be the fifth book in the series, but it can easily be read alone. Cookie’s background and information from previous books is included in this story. My rating for If the Haunting Fits, Wear It is 3 out of 5 stars. Ramon’s murder was not complex and the killer is easily identified (sigh). Maureen’s situation was solved back home in Sugar Creek by Heather and Cookie’s mother (readers do not get a chance to figure this one out). The romance element is a love triangle (big sigh) that takes up a good portion of the book. I do not understand Cookie’s hesitancy to have a Ouija board around for Wind Song’s use (she never has one when the cat wishes to communicate with her). She states she is afraid of inviting in bad spirits, but the cat is only using it to give her a message by using the letters on the board (no summoning of spirits involved). I wish this paranormal mystery novel had more content (less wackiness). I found it lacking. Instead of being entertained by the book, I ended up being irritated. I felt If the Haunting Fits, Wear It needed editing and some rewriting. It did not need three ghosts, the cat that contains the spirit of Grandma Pearl, two suitors, a rude and controlling B&B owner, special outfits for every outing—you see what I mean. I sincerely hope that Ms. Pressey will be back on her game in the next A Haunted Vintage Mystery.

Princess Fuzzypants here:
Ghosts, cats, vintage fashion and The Kentucky Derby all combine for a whole lot of fun in this book. I have enjoyed the series where Cookie is now the PI for the dead who haunt her until she uncovers the villain behind their demises. The ghost of her first case has stuck around like a post mortem sidekick and her grandmother now shares the body of her cat, Wind Song, who is quite handy around a ouijia board. If this sounds amusing, you are right.
Cookie has her plate full this time with doubleheader murders. She picks up her first "case" when she is checking out vintage hats to take with her to the Derby and then the second one at a Derby party where she is hired to dress one of the owners of a horse in the race. Her car and her schedule is full with three ghosts, not counting Wind Song, two boyfriends who want to spend time with her and two murders to solve. Luckily, she seems to handle it with grace and humour.
This is a good series- heavy into fantasy- and is thoroughly enjoyable. I even enjoy the little tidbits and quotes at the start of each chapter. If you are looking for some light reading for the summer, pick this up.
I give it five purrs and two paws up.

This is book five in the Haunted Vintage Mystery Series. I do recommend the entire series however this book reads as a stand alone as the author does a excellent job of background for every new reader to understand.
I always enjoy my visits to fashionista Cookie Chanel and her wonderful vintage shop.
In this next in series she has been asked to provide the all important hats for a fashion maven at the Kentucky Derby. With her resident ghost by her side who was the previous owner of the hats, as a new side kick she is happy to attend the Derby. Soon another ghost appears as a jockey that wanted to ride in the Derby. When a
jockey murder occurs she is asked to step in to investigate. Her ghost are involved and help her find clues .
I love the paranormal element of this series. The characters are delightful including the ghost. Her cat is fun and a welcome addition to the series. This series has a fun air of mystery that gives it a exciting edge. The sleuth was well crafted with many surprises for this mystery reader. A fun cozy read.

Thank you for the ARC which did not influence my review.

This is a great book; this is the fifth book in the Haunted Vintage Mystery series and written by Rose Pressey. When Cookie Chanel lands a dream assignment of providing vintage hats for a high-society Kentucky Derby party, she's brimming with excitement. Leaving her mother and best friend to mind the store at It's Vintage Y'All, Cookie packs up her psychic cat and races to Kentucky. But before she can hang her hat, her enthusiasm is dampened when the rider of the potential Derby-winning horse is put out to pasture. Now she's saddled with the jockey's ghost, who insists she find his killer. With suspects ranging from an odds-on favorite to a dark horse, Cookie may just find herself in a dead heat before the photo finish. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

I read the first book in this series in 2014 and wanted to like it but had some problems with it. I said then that I might come back and check in on the series in a few books time and see how it had developed and so here I am.

But it didn't work for me I'm afraid, the dialogue is stilted and the addition of more ghosts (some of whom (still) got on my nerves) put the premise is on the edge of what I can cope with - I can only cope with lots of ghosts and supernatural stuff when the writing really grabs me, and this didn't. The characters still feel quite two dimensional and the massive cast of character still didn't feel particularly well differentiated.

Hey ho, never mind. May well work better for other people who have a lower threshold for ghosts than me, but I don't think I'll be back again this time.

This is the 5th installment to the Haunted Vintage Mystery series, but can easily be read as a stand alone.

Cookie Chanel, owns a vintage clothes store in small town Georgia and is invited along to the Kentucky Derby, to help dress a client for the various events. As per her usual, her ghost friend Charlotte, her grandmother in the cat's body, Wind Song, and general chaos and murder follow her right along. She discovers the dead body of the jockey who was to ride her client's horse and he begs her to help solve his murder while she is there. Being that she can't say no to anyone, she agrees to it and sticks her nose into all sorts of places, trying to solve this crime.

For a murder mystery, this is a really sweet story (as are all of them in this series) This is not James Patterson, John Sanford, or John Grisham kind of suspense and murder which is why I call it a sweet story. Don't pick up this book expecting that, you won't find it. It's fluffy murder, not put on your thinking cap and find clues kind of murder. That's TOTALLY ok though, the author, Rose Pressey, pulls it off, and as long as you go into it expecting that, you will really enjoy the story.

I loved that it took place in a different locale than her other books in the series, that was a nice departure (because really, how many murders can happen in one small town) I enjoyed the love triangle that kind of, sort of, maybe, perhaps, tried to develop this book. There was a little alluding to the potential of one with the last book, so I was happy to see Ken in this one, but that little plot sort of fizzled out rather quickly. It started and then just didn't go anywhere. Which brings me to my only other complaint with this book. The story flowed the first 87% of the way and then it felt like bam, we were on the fast track to get to the ending. I felt a little as though she grabbed a few directions, tossed them in a hat and just added them however they were drawn out of that hat. It didn't flow and it didn't have any real rhyme or reason. Still a good book and still worth picking up.

On a side note, could Cookie really not have any worse ghost friends than what she's got? They are the most UNHELPFUL bunch of spirits I've ever come across. Have they never heard of being a look out?

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This is an entertaining paranormal cozy that sometimes gets just a little too cute but kept me reading. I hadn't read the earlier books in this series; it was fine as a standalone although as always in these situations, I might have missed some nuances with the characters. I liked Cookie and enjoyed the details about the vintage clothing. This is set at the Kentucky Derby with a ghost of a jockey (Ramon) but it isn't really about the race, it's about the mystery. Thanks to net galley for the ARC.