I love this series, I find the cast of characters and the setting lovely and well written.
This book was an entertaining and engrossing read, it kept me guessing til the end and the plot was fast paced and kept my attention.
The mystery was good, full of twists and turns.
This is a very good cozy mystery and I look forward to reading the next instalment.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

When a beloved member of their town dies unexpectedly (and suspiciously?), Po and her quilting crew decide to do a little investigating on their own. Can they find the culprit and stay safe in the process?

I'm really enjoying this cozy mystery series. The characters and storylines are interesting and engaging. The town itself seems like it would be a fun place to live. And I would love to be a member of Po's quilting crew.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or remuneration.

A Bias For Murder is the third book in the A Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mystery series.

Residents of Crestwood, KS and especially the students and faculty of Canterbury University are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ollie Harrington. Ollie was well known for his knowledge on astronomy and spent much of his time study the stars and writing about them. At first, it was thought that he had just fallen down the stairs in his house, but when an autopsy is performed it shows that he had been poisoned.

Adele, Ollie’s twin sister, arrives in town after being notified of Ollie’s death and show little remorse. She announces that she will be turning the Harrington House into a B&B and adds that there will be no memorial service for Ollie. Po Paltow and her fellow members of the Queen Bees Quilters set off the learn who the poisoner might be. Their first thought is that Adele might have poisoned him so she could inherit the house. Soon they learn that Tom Adler, a local developer, claims that Ollie had changed his will leaving the house to him. Also, Halley, a friend of Ollie’s, claims that he had also promised her the house and the many papers that he had written on astronomy. The Queen Bees need to get busy with their sleuthing and sew things up.

This is a well-written and well-told story with an interesting and well-developed cast of characters. One doesn’t need to be a quilter to enjoy this series.

I will be watching for the next book in this enjoyable series.

Loving this series and these characters. Too bad we all can’t have an Oliver Harrington in our lives. He seems like a very special person, as does Joe Bates. What a great friend to have. It’s sad that we often perceive things one way, but they really aren’t so. If we are lucky, we come to realize the truth. I love how this group of friends come together to help those who need it, even if maybe you could say they really don’t deserve it. One more thing to love about these characters. I hope you love them too! I received this book from NetGalley, but I also won a copy from Goodreads. Still, my opinion is my own.

I read the first book in this series and somehow missed that there was a second book released. It didn’t seem to matter, as I read this book, so it can be read fairly easily stand-alone.

I like that the plot is more important in this story than the introduction of characters which caused the first story to lag a bit in reading. In this book, the characters, while important, were certainly not the main part of the story.

A neighborhood man, who has social issues but is still beloved by all in the town, dies suddenly and unexpectedly. When his twin sister, Adele) comes to town to convert his fabulous home (which she has inherited) into a B&B, many in the town object.

Things start happening which appear to be done to drive her away, but Adele is adamant and will not back down. As more and more serious events occur, the Queen Bee Quilting group gets involved to try to figure out what is happening in their formerly peaceful town.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

A Bias for Murder by Sally Goldenbaum is the third installment of the Queen Bees Quilt Shop Series. This is the first one I have read. Though there are quite a few characters, I was able to get caught up somewhat quickly.
When Oliver Harrington II is found dead from an apparent heart attack, the community is shocked, he always appeared healthy. So was is a heart attack or does someone want his mansion and the grounds. When his twin sister shows up and wants to open a Bed and Breakfast, the accusations start flying for not only the sister of being guilty but a few other of the townspeople.
You have plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end. The story is filled with likeable characters and a great setting.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Lyrical Underground for an honest review.

"A Bias for Murder" by Sally Goldenbaum the 3rd installment in the "Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mystery" series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have read and purchased the previous books.

Oliver Harrington II was one of the most beloved members of Crestwood’s community. Despite being the picture of health at age 52, he died from a sudden heart attack, leaving behind the family mansion on a sprawling piece of property. His twin sister Adele returned to the town she despises to claim her brother’s home, intent on turning it into a B&B. And she’s hired Po Paltrow and the Crestwood Quilters to craft quilts for the guest rooms.

But Adele is not the only one interested in the future of the Harrington estate. A developer wants to put multiple houses on the land. The townsfolk just want their neighborhood to retain its small-town charm and not become a tourist trap. But when an autopsy reveals that Oliver was actually poisoned, suspicion falls on his sister. Po doesn’t believe Adele is guilty, leaving her determined to discover who else harbored deadly designs on the Harrington home . . .

Previously titled Murder on a Starry Night

The mystery is interesting and I loved the characters which are well developed. The Queen Bees are a mixed group of eight women of different ages and lives who gather together at a local quilt shop to work on quilting projects.

The plot and story were good and seemed to flow at a good pace. There are just enough twists and turns, to keep you guessing and second-guessing on whodunnit.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Lyrical Underground and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

This is the 3rd book in the " Queen Bees Quilt Shop Series . I have read and enjoyed the entire series. This is a series I highly recommend. This can be read as a stand alone . This is a charming series with unique friendships and likable charcters in a pleasing location . The series is a delight to read.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the ARC., My opinions are my own.

In this next installment Poe and her quilting group are hired to make quilts for a new B&B for a unpleasant woman Adele who has taken over her deceased Brother's home intent on turning it into a B&B. The property is a very popular location and developers soon pressure Adele to take it over for multiple units. Adele is determined to have her B&b and rebukes the developers offers leading to some heated conversations and accusations. Soon it is determined that her Brother was murdered and Adele is prime suspect number one. Po and her friends are not convinced she is a murderer and begin to investigate. Could it be the developer or others in town intent on gaining control of the property? Soon Po and friends find clues and suspects abound as they build their case with help from townspeople and the local police.

This is a well developed plot that kept me guessing until the conclusion. Each addition to this series is charming and a enjoyable sleuth with endearing charcters. I enjoyed reading this next in series. This is a first rate cozy mystery series .

Another good mystery. Po and her crew are back to making quilts and solving a murder when a beloved member of the community turns up dead. The victim's sister comes back to town and tries to change everything. Not everyone in town is happy about it. Could this be the reason for the murder? Then there is another muder and a fire. What is the person looking for? What is the real motive? What are they overlooking?

Quilting was never so dangerous! When Po and her friends become involved in solving the murder of a local man, that everyone liked, she may find herself in danger!

I love the quilting group and enjoy getting to know the members personalities in each book. Each person adds something to the group and to solving the mystery. The book was fast-paced and kept you wondering "who did it".

The setting added to the charm of the book and made me wish I belonged to such an interesting group...maybe with no murders!

I'm looking forward to the next quilting project!

I received an ARC from NetGalley for a fair and honest review of this book.

I enjoyed meeting up with the quilting gang again and really love the town. I would love to retire there. Things are progressing in the characters lives and I was not able to figure out who the murderer was.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A Bias for Murder is a fantastic cozy mystery. Loved the plot and the quirky cast of characters. This is a good series and I look forward to reading more books in this series. Thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

A Bias for Murder by Sally Goldenbaum is the 3rd book in the Queen Bee Quilting Shop mystery series, and another great addition. When Oliver Harrington II dies suddenly at 52, of a heart attack, his sister, Adele, plans on turning his mansion into a bed and breakfast. Adele is hiring the quilters to make quilts for the guest rooms. When it is discovered that Oliver was poisoned, the quilters are determined to find the truth. I found this book to have a well developed plot and characters. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. This book makes me feel that I was a part of the quilting club. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries, but you don't have to be a quilter to enjoy it.

I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. Thank you.

When Oliver Harrington dies of a sudden heart attack, his sister Adele returns to Crestwood to claim the family estate, and turn the sprawling mansion into a B&B. She hires the Crestwood Quilters to craft quilts for the guest rooms.

Ollie was a beloved member of the community and news of his death causes a ripple of sadness to spread through the neighborhood. Adele’s arrival, on the other hand, causes a whirlwind that leaves chaos in its wake. Renovations on the Harrington home are seen as a disturbance and the neighborhood is worried that the B&B will turn the town into a tourist trap.

When the autopsy reveals that Oliver was actually poisoned, suspicion falls on Adele. But Po doesn’t believe Adele is guilty. Solving a crime is just like piecing together shapes into a pattern, something the quilters are very good at. Fearlessly, the women attack danger head on, in order to turn their town back into a safe place.

While I’ve enjoyed reading many of the Seaside Knitters mysteries by Sally Goldenbaum, this was the first Queen Bees Quilt Shop mystery I’ve read. I felt a bit like I was jumping in the middle, but I’m sure that readers who have followed the series from the beginning will enjoy the character development. I was surprised, and a bit sceptical, about the number of quilts they managed to complete in four short weeks. Nevertheless, it was delightful spending time with this group of strong, independent women in the quilt shop, and I loved the twists and turns the plot took.

A Bias For Murder is a charming cozy, in which the amateur sleuths piece together the crime like the pattern of a quilt.

Disclaimer: I was given an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had high hopes for this book since I loved the Seaside Knitters Mysteries series, however this did not live up to the expectations for me. I did come into this having not read the first two in the series, so I may have missed something important about the dynamics of the characters. I found that it started off with a hostile tone with made it hard to get into the story. Once I got past that the characters seemed to be all over the place emotionally, which also made it hard for me to enjoy the story.

My feelings could really be influenced by the fact that I have not read the first two books in the series because I do know that there usually is a lot of character development in Ms. Goldenbaum's books, so I may have missed something important. With that said, I wouldn't recommend this book without reading the first two in the series.

Series: Queen Bees Quilt Shop – Book 3
Author: Sally Goldenbaum
Genre: Cozy Mystery/
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Page Count: 176

Publishing Date: August 6, 2019

New from Lyrical Press comes Sally Goldenbaum’s latest addition to the cozy mystery series “Queen Bees Quilt Shop” A Bias for Murder. A fantastic adventure with charming characters and memorable moments of joy.

Po is one of my favorite characters in a cozy mystery series. She has spunk, intelligence, and has learned the art of patience. She is no spring chicken, but that is one of the reasons I adore her. Po is also kind, compassionate, and loving. The Quilters are a great mixture of young and old, and they keep things interesting. They do not shy away from digging into murder and relish one-upping the police.

The victim is a member of the community everyone appears to like. He is innocent and sweet, with a love of the stars that is almost breathtaking. When his killer is unmasked, there will be a moment of disbelief, along with the realization that it couldn’t be anyone else. Readers who read a lot of cozy mystery books will no doubt figure out who the murderer is quickly, but for those who are new to the genre, they may be taken by surprise.
The writing is top-notch as always. Ms. Goldenbaum is a seasoned writer with an excellent grasp of the English language. She tells a story that keeps readers engaged and entertained. A Bias for Murder is a fast read with ample action and intrigue. Readers will be delighted with the book from beginning to end and will crave more in this cozy mystery series.

ARC provided by Kensington via NetGalley

Sally Goldenbaum’s quilting mysteries and knitting mysteries are so much fun to read. Her characters are so authentic and you wish you could be invited to their regular dinners, whether it’s in Massachusetts or Kansas. That said, A Bias for Murder was not one of her best. I just finished A Thread of Darkness which I enjoyed, but this one felt forced. I also feel the author telegraphed the murderer very early in the book.

There's a lot more to Crestwood Kansas than meets the eye! Real estate development can elicit a lot of hostility. Oliver, who everyone THOUGHT was charming and delightful is found dead, supposedly of a heart attack but it wasn't- it was really poison. His twin sister Adele is not the nicest or happiest person to be back in town but Po knows, or at least is pretty sure, that she didn't kill her brother. Adele enlists Po and her happy band of quilters to prove her innocence and they find that there are secrets and angry people in their community. This is a nice cozy series with mature heroines (there are a number of women in the quilting group). Don't worry if you didn't read the earlier ones- you'll be fine hopping in here. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This was a pleasure to read and I'm looking forward to the next one!

Ollie Harrington gets up during the night to have tea, and then falls down the stairs on his way back to bed. The police eventually confirm that he was poisoned. He was a little slow as a child, but has been taking classes at Canterbury College, and now is an expert in astronomy. His twin sister, Adele, comes back to Crestwood and decides to use the large Harrington house as a bed and breakfast, and hires the Crestwood quilters to make quilts for all the rooms. There are several people who would like to purchase the property for the college or to build more houses. Adele is having trouble getting to know people, seems to be rude, and there are rumors that she killed her brother, but the Crestwood quilters believe she is genuinely grieving. Soon thereafter, the old caretaker/gardener, Joe, who has been a friend and helper to Ollie is murdered. Then, Joes apartment over the garage is set on fire. There are several suspects, including Adele herself and Ollie's friend Halley, and a builder who claims Ollie promised him the property, but Po and Katie and the other quilters don't believe any of these are capable of the killings.

This is an exciting book, with lots of suspense. As I have gotten to know the characters in previous books, I find the books even more fun to read. The plot is clever and the ending is a surprise.

A Queen Bees Quilt Shop Mystery set in the college town of Crestwood, Kansas. Eight women meet regularly at the local textiles shop to quilt and visit. When a local resident is murdered, his sister returns to town and decides to open a B&B in the stately family home her brother had lived in. When the caretaker is then murdered, the garage at the house burned, and rumors flying regarding a possible murdered living in their midst, the quilters work to figure out what is going on in their formerly peaceful town.

This is the third book in the series and I haven't read the first two. I must admit to being very disappointed with this book. I LOVE this author's Seaside Knitters series. However, this one doesn't capture the friendship of the group nearly as well as Knitters. There are too many main characters in the quilting group and it's difficult to keep them straight. Not enough detail of each one is given in order to get to know them, if reading this as a stand-alone. Also, about 80% of all the characters have a first or last name that starts with P or J. One is even named P.J. It was terribly confusing. The story didn't draw me in but the mystery was well structured and enough clues were given to solve before the ending. However, I wouldn't recommend reading this book by itself. Perhaps starting with the first in the series would be the way to go.