I loved this cute cozy mystery with a cute but mischievous goat. The goat stole the book. I can't wait to read more from this series.

What a delightful cozy mystery.

In Cherry Scones & Broken Bones we find ourselves at the Cherry Orchard Inn where painter Silvia Lumiere books a room for the summer. However, things are not as they seem and soon enough a body turns up dead.

Follow Whitney and her friends as they try to solve the mystery.

Includes recipes!

Very good follow-up to the first. I liked it even better than the first in the series. The main character is very likeable and the supporting characters are interesting (and funny). Good mystery even if it was a little darker than I like in my cozies. There were many very funny parts in the book, laugh out loud funny! I enjoyed all the quirky sayings. At first I thought, these can't actually be real sayings, but then I thought, what do I know about sayings in the upper mid-west, nothing. I'm sure the quirky southern sayings I know don't seem real to people who hear them for the first time. The Tate and Gi bromance was funny! I'm glad Whitney picked who she did in the romance department. Looking forward to the next in the series. The second book was much better than the first, so I'm excited for the third in the series to come out.

I really loved this book in a new to me author. The characters and location really and to the story. I can't wait to read the next one. This book keeps you guessing until the end.

Cherry Scones & Broken Bones by Darci Hannah is the second book in the cozy A Very Cherry Mystery series. As with most cozy mystery series each of the book in this series has it’s own mystery that is fully solved within the book so they can be read as a standalone if choosing to do so.

Whitney Bloom grew up on her parent’s cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin but had been living and working in Chicago. After she was fired from her advertising job Whitney took up baking cherry treats but then she got a phone call from home that a murder had occurred at the orchard so she immediately headed back.

After helping solve that first murder at the family cherry orchard Whitney took the job as the Cherry Orchard Inn’s manager. However, business hasn’t been so great at the end after the murder occured so when Whitney gets a new celebrity guest she hopes things will pick up again. Unfortunately for Whitney no sooner than she knows it she has yet another death on her hands and this time all signs are pointing to Whitney being involved so she just has to clear her name.

The A Very Cherry Mystery series is definitely one that is on the lighter side with it being just as much simply charming fun as it is mysterious. Having read both of these I found the main character quite likable and plenty of humor involved that made for an entertaining read. Not sure if this series will continue on as book two has been out a while now but I did have a good time reading these even if it doesn’t.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I apologize due to a death in the family I was unable to read and review this book. I apologize to the author, publisher and Netgalley for my inability to follow through.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and overall I thought it was a good book. It is a classic cozy, but I did have trouble connecting to the characters. I think there needed to be better character development. I do hope to read book one in hopes that it will paint a better picture of the characters as a whole.

The Cherry Orchard Inn is struggling to attract guests after a recent murder, that is until a celebrated portrait painter books a room. The Inn’s manager Whitney Bloom can’t believe her good luck. However, nothing is great as it seems when the painter isn’t very nice. Whitney doesn’t know how much more she can take when there is another death at the Inn.

This is the second book in the series but my first. The book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone mystery. This is a fun entertaining cozy mystery. The mystery is well-plotted with several twists and turns and plenty of suspects. The characters are well-developed and entertaining. I will definitely be reading the first book in the series.

I voluntarily agreed to read a copy of this book supplied by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and in no way have been influenced by anyone.

The main character has spunk but lacked any qualities that made me root for her. Dialogue didn't crackle for me.

This was a fun, cute cozy mystery! I love the theme throughout, and I will definitely be continuing with the series.

The second book in the Very Cherry Mystery series by Darci Hannah is Cherry Scones & Broken Bones. Whitney is working to get the Cherry Orchard Inn back on its feet after a recent murder on the property. She thinks she is on the way to that goal after the popular artist Silvia Lumiere books a room for the summer. What seems like a dream quickly becomes a nightmare after Silvia and her assistant move in. When another death occurs on the property, Whitney jumps into action to save the family inn. The mystery had several twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. I enjoy the inn and cherry farm setting of this series, and Whitney is a smart, likable cozy star. I am looking forward to the next book.

I loved this cozy mystery. It was so cute! I couldn’t get enough of the goats. Whitney was very relatable. I highly recommend this book for such a fun read!
A Big Thank You goes out to Netgalley and Midnight Ink for providing me with an advanced digital read. The opinions expressed on this review are my own.

This was a fun and sweet book. I enjoyed the first book in the series, but this one was so much better. Whitney is an amazing sleuth and her small Wisconsin town. My favorite part has to be the goats that the Police Chief inherited who got involved in goat yoga. I laughed so hard my husband asked what I was reading. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun and lighthearted mystery.

While I enjoyed the first book in this series - Cherry Pies and Deadly Lies - this entry shows improvement on some of the things I thought were a bit weak in the previous book. Whitney has settled into her new role managing her family's Cherry Orchard Inn. She had made a mess of her job at an ad agency and returned to the family business and I found her a bit off putting in the first book. Not so much any more. She is more likable now and now she finds herself to be prime suspect #1 when their big draw hotel guest, artist Sylvia Lumiere and all around nasty person, is found dead with one of Whitney's famous cherry scones in her mouth. Sylvia was not well liked and the list of suspects doesn't stop with Whitney. What to do? Start your own investigation, of course. Calling on friends and family to help her catch the killer, The Inn is, after all, a crime scene and that may just kill their business if the killer isn't caught fast.
Whitney has more growing to do and I'm looking forward to reading the next book to see not only a bit more maturity but more progress involving her romantic life. I enjoyed the conclusion but it could have done with more clues but that's just my opinion.

This is Book 2 of the Very Cherry Mystery series starring our cozy mystery heroine, Whitney Bloom. Whitney's starting a new life as the manager of her family's business, the Cherry Orchard Inn, and she owes a lot to painter Silvia Lumiere to get paying customers after the murder in Book 1. Problem is, Silvia's a real pain to her, so when the painter is found dead with cherry scones in her mouth, Whitney is the prime suspect for the murder.

This is a huge improvement from Book 1. I'm giving this a higher rating because of the plus points I've noted.

Whitney has definitely improved as a cozy mystery heroine. While there are some moments that made me sort of cringe, she has developed a sense of humor, and this also changed the tone of the book. She's impulsive, which lends to the humor and her getting herself in various shenanigans, to the detriment and amusement of the people around her. She influences the story, which I found to be move at a faster rate than the previous title. Because she's the prime suspect this time, and combined with her impulsive nature, she questions the other people on the suspect list and she goes everywhere looking for information that would unmask the real murderer and therefore clear her name. I also like that she's not this perfect character, because she comes off as irritating and pushy to other people, and that's better for me than having the entire town adore and like her. She's not doing so hot in the romance department, because she's chicken to say her true feelings, and thus appear in public like some two-timing hussy for stringing two men along.

The supporting cast is also growing on me because of their quirks. Jack has somewhat fallen out of my favor (for a little bit) because he has his moments of "perfection", but he stays strong on my list because he still is the geeky yet sensible police officer we all love. Whitney's friend Hannah is still annoying, but Tay is still doing fine in my book (maybe they could remove Hannah from the group because she's too much?). Giff is hilarious, and the hunky Tate and his housekeeper are surprisingly amusing.

As for the story itself, I thought I would get distracted, but no. As I've said before, there is a lot of action because there are a lot of things happening, mostly because of Whitney's investigations. The suspect list is strong, but there are some that should have not been included because of their somewhat flimsy motives. I hoped that the real murderer would be sympathetic enough, and the answer is yes, but only a little. (I have read about more sympathetic criminals in other series.) But the events leading to the big reveal is suspenseful; I cannot wait to go to the next page to learn who the real murderer is.

I want to know what would happen to Whitney and the Cherry Cove gang in future titles. I hope Book 3 gets even better.

Whitney Bloom is finding her feet as the manager of her family's Inn. It is a real coup that they were able to book Silvia Lumiere, a noted artist, for the whole summer. Her residence at the Inn brought in tons of business. Unfortunately, she was shrewish and cruel, which led to her being murdered - and made Whitney the prime suspect!
Whitney will need every ounce of sleuthing skills and the help of her friends and family to solve the murder before it's too late.
I enjoyed Cherry Scones and Broken Bones tremendously! The setting, characters, and pacing were spot on. The mystery was strong and the red herrings were clever. Don't read this book on an empty stomach though, you will find yourself craving cherry scones and the other temptingly described goodies!

This is the second book in the Very Cherry Mystery series. In the beginning, I found the story to be a little on the slow side, but was delighted to see it pick up speed while also giving me a chance to know the characters. I soon found myself enthralled with the story. Although, I did not read the first in this series, there was enough background to catch me up to speed. Our protagonist, Whitney Bloom is the innkeeper at the Cherry Orchard Inn, and the creator of all things cherry and delicious. Especially her cherry scones. They are to die for.

The Inn was doing well until, a famous, albeit, obnoxious and rude artist staying at the Inn, is found dead at the end of the stairs having died with one of Whitney’s Cherry Scones in her mouth. With Whitney as a prime suspect, she is determined to clear her name. Enlisting the help of her friends, she begins the sleuthing process.

I found this cozy mystery enjoyable and entertaining. The characters likeable. The story has touching moments, as well as humorous, with enough red herrings throughout to keep me guessing. The climax of the ending had me riveted. All in all, this was a very delightful cozy.
I would like to thank the author, NetGalley, and Crooked Lane Books for providing me an opportunity to review this book.

This is the second book in the Very Cherry Mystery series. I didn’t enjoy the story as much as the first, but it’s still a very good cozy mystery. A famous and temperamental artist books a room at the Cherry Orchard Inn. Whitney must deal with the artist’s bad temper and another murder scene in her business. I look forward to reading more about Whitney, Jack and the two goats!

Cherry Scones and Broken Bones is about the Cherry Orchard Inn where celebrated portrait painter Silvia Lumiere books a room for the summer. As a result, the Inn quickly attracts many more guests. Unfortunately, Silvia is found dead with a cherry scone shoved down her throat. Whitney Bloom, the Inn’s new manager, needs to solve the murder as soon as possible so she can keep business flowing. Good plot with good characters. Fast-paced reading. I enjoy her books. Thank you to Net Galley for an advanced reader’s copy for review.

I received this book via Netgalley in return for an honest review. I really enjoyed this cozy mystery set near the lakes in Wisconsin. The owner of the Cherry Orchard Inn, Whitney Bloom, gets involved in a murder committed in her business. At first she's the prime suspect, but with the help of her friends she works to find the actual murderer. All the characters were well developed and I really enjoyed the story.