I really enjoyed that this book took place from the time right before Thanksgiving up till Christmas Day. I was glad for another visit to Lucky Cove with Kelly and her friends. I hadn't really remembered the character of Breena until I got a little bit into the book. I do love Liv as Kelly's bestie and Gabe as her guy best friend. With two friends like that, Kelly was definitely blessed. Pepper is a great character too, the perfect momlike figure for Kelly and her impulsiveness (which always makes me nervous lol).

At least Kelly wasn't the one blame for a murder this time, but she promised to help the woman who was the prime suspect. The showdown with the killer was kind of nail-biting, and it definitely was a surprise as to the person's identity. The side story of Granny and a man named Marvin having been married in Las Vegas was cute until someone decided to take advantage of it. But like the murder case, it all worked out nicely and Kelly had a great first Christmas as a business owner. I like that she and Mark have made a little progress on their budding relationship. His sister, the detective, doesn't approve, but when has something like ever stopped our friend Kelly, right? ;)

Just like before, I'm super anxious for the next installment in this series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder is about a new boutique owner trying to make her deceased grandma proud.

A reality star, a jealous actress, a dead body, and a murder on the loose? It sounds like Kelly Quinn is in trouble.

Kelly Quinn
Kelly Quinn is our sleuth, main character, and boutique owner. She is trying to make her grandma proud by making the shop her own and profitable. The one problem is her pesky uncle wanting to sell and news that she doesn't want to hear about while going through Granny's things. Kelly is a very stubborn young lady and is very fashion-forward. I wouldn't mind being friends with her...except for when she is making promises to Wendy about trying to figure out who killed Diana.

The Mystery
Kelly was going to Diana's place to smooth over things that happened at her uncle's party, but instead, she finds Diana dead. Now Kelly is trying so hard to please everyone while trying not to get too involved in solving the mystery. I didn't figure it out until after all the evidence was put in front of me, and then it all made sense. So, pay attention to the clues, they are there.

Five Stars for Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder
Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder is an entertaining read that will keep you guessing from the first moment you open the book. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time while trying to figure out who had enough motive. I thought it was two of the red herrings instead of who did it. They just never crossed my mind.

I am giving this book a five-star rating and recommending it to all the cozy mystery fans out there. Especially for fashionistas.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder.

Anyways, until next time,
Karen the Baroness

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Reality television and resale boutique are at the basis of this cozy mystery. A side story also tugs at the heart. Good friends and enemies add to the challenges.

Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder is book two in the A Resale Boutique Mystery series. This was the first one of the series for me, but I was able to get caught up quickly,
I love the protagonist, Kelly, owns a high end resale boutique and reading about the clothes. Kelly's friends, family, and employee are likeable and relatable.
This easy to read cozy has plenty of plot twists, romance, humor and a few mysteries that have you guessing to the end.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Kensington Publishers for an honest review.

SILENCED IN SEQUINS by Debra Sennefelder
The Second Resale Boutique Mystery

Kelly Quinn is not in the Christmas mood. Her dreams of increased business and popularity after receiving several items on consignment from a reality TV star turn into a nightmare when the two dueling reality "ladies" battle after one shows up wearing the other's cast off clothing! When one of them vows to destroy Kelly's business, Kelly wants to find a way to make things better, but what she finds is the Long Island Lady's dead body! Now the prime suspect wants Kelly to help her, the producer wants her on the show, and the detective in charge wants her away from her investigation and her brother! All that combined with discovering a secret from her late Granny that could uproot Kelly and all she's worked for, it's no wonder Kelly can't find her holiday spirit.

SILENCED IN SEQUINS deals with secrets. Not only do the cast and crew of the Long Island Ladies have secrets, Kelly's late granny has a whopper of one. Indeed the plot hinges upon how people deal with these secrets.

The second Resale Boutique Mystery showcases a wide variety of characters, those you like, those that pique your interest, and those you love to hate, or at least really really dislike. Kelly is likeable. She's trying hard to build a business for herself, repair relationships with family and friends, and make people proud of her. At times, however, I find myself yelling at her for her lack of good judgement and annoying thought process. Still, she's evolving and I hope she continues to grow as the series progresses.

SILENCED IN SEQUINS brings together guilty pleasures, lifestyles of the rich and wanna be famous, and murder in a charming mystery.

Another great novel by Debra Sennefelder!! Her stories have very likable characters in well developed plots and settings. Even while being haunted with murder, the story is very light and fun with moving and emotional aspects.

Kelly Quinn was a fashion buyer in Manhattan before inheriting her grandmother's outdated consignment shop. Giving up her high fashion life, Kelly returns to her home town of Lucky Cove to turn the consignment shop into an up scale resale boutique. What Kelly didn't expect was an uncle trying to shut her business down, the sheriff not being her number one fan, and solving murders.

In this installment of the series, Kelly is commissioned to sell some clothing from a reality series celebrity. When one of the reality stars turns up dead, Kelly is pulled in to the case by several different hands but one hand seems to want to cause trouble for Kelly. On top of that, she finds information that may put her business in jeopardy. Can Kelly find out what is really going on with the Long Island Ladies and can she find a way to save her lively hood and keep her grandmother's legacy afloat before its too late?

I cannot wait to for the next installment of this series.

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from NetGalley and Lyrical Press, a division of Kensington Publishing.

This is the second in this series and had a lot to live up to in my mind because I really enjoyed the first book.  This book does not disappoint, from the holiday party to the reality show divas to high fashion couture to Kelly trying to solve the case of who killed Diana Delacourte (but not without some danger to herself).

Kelly has a lot of baggage to overcome but she has managed to find some peace turning her grandmother's thrift store into more of a boutique that grabs the attention of those looking for nice outfits at a lower price.  Good thing Kelly's background in fashion helps her know what is fashionable and what should be shelved elsewhere.  She has rekindled a friendship with Ariel, who is someone I would like to see featured a bit more as this series moves along.  I think she can bring a dimension to the series.  There is a potential love interest with Mark Wolman, who is a local attorney.  Unfortunately, his sister is a police detective and does not like Kelly one bit.  There are many other characters that I would like to see expanded upon.

The twist of the reality tv show and its divas was interesting for me to read about.  I do not watch reality shows and wonder how much of this is real life and how much is a show.  And why would anyone want to be on a show like that?  Oh yeah, the 15 minutes of fame and notoriety, maybe even the money?

The mystery itself kept me guessing until the end.  Looking back there were maybe one or two clues to point you to the killer, so keep your eyes peeled for those clues!  Kelly manages to find herself in the thick of things until the bitter end and is lucky that she didn't end up dead herself...but not for lack of trying on the killer's part.

Overall I am enjoying this series so far and look forward to the next installment.  We give this 5 paws up.

Dollycas’s Thoughts

Reality television comes to Lucky Cove with the Long Island Ladies, but the location wasn’t very lucky. Long Island Lady Wendy Johnson consigned some of her gowns to Kelly to sell at her boutique. Kelly was so excited because she knew her commission would really help her bottom line. One sparkly gown sold quickly and to a walk-in, not through her online store. Little did she know that the purchaser was another Long Island Lady, Diana Delacourte. She found out quickly when the women came face to face at a Christmas gala where the claws immediately came out and the women had to be separated.

Later, while Kelly is trying to clean up the mess her sale created she finds Diana dead. Where were those darn cameras when she needed them? Could Wendy have killed Diana over a dress? Warned to stay out of the case Kelly still feels she has to uncover the killer to save her store. Saving the Lucky Cove Resale Boutique won’t do any good though if she ends up dead and Kelly is clearly in the killer’s sights.

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The holidays are right around the corner and Kelly Quinn had made some changes to the shop she inherited from her grandmother. Pepper, her employee and her grandmother’s best friend has been warming up to most of the changes but is upset that Kelly has fallen way behind on the holiday decorating. Her uncle is still hoping the store fails so he can sell the property and line his pockets. Kelly’s friend Liv still helps at the store when she is not working at her family’s bakery. Breena is a marketing student with lots of ideas and has become very important to the business. Pepper, Breena, and Liv keep the shop running while Kelly does her sleuthing.

I really liked the reality show theme. It brings in some volatile characters and even touches Kelly’s family in an interesting way. All the characters are very well written and really drive the story. They are diverse and realistic. The fashion references are fun and I love the way Kelly is making the shop her own.

The mystery was well crafted with a variety of suspects with believable motives. Ms. Sennefelder fills this story with twist after twist, One that could change everything about the life Kelly is trying to build for herself. Like many amateur sleuths, Kelly sometimes leaps into situations without a firm plan making for some tense moments. Her impulsiveness also leads up to a surprising and suspenseful ending. I thought I was following all the clues closely but I was caught pretty much off guard when the murderer was revealed. The person was on my radar but at the bottom of my list.

Silenced in Sequins is an entertaining read with great characters and a fun whodunit. I am excited for book #3.

Designer Clothing, Reality TV and Murder
This cozy mystery is full of Long Island drama. Our heroine is dealing with diva drama as she tries to keep financially above water, a reality show, and a murder. There is so much going on in this story that the reader almost needs to take notes. It is a good story with a surprise ending. If you enjoy fashion and a good cozy mystery, you will love this series. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

Silenced in Sequins is the second installment in Resale Boutique Mystery by Debra Sennefelder.

Kelly has inherited a boutique from her grandmother which is not doing so well at the moment so she is trying her best to promote it well and draw in more customers.
A beautiful dress in given to her by Wendy, a reality show star, When the same dress is worn by Diana, Wendy's former co-star and a rival at the prestigious gala, harsh words ensue. Diana is threatening to ruin Kelly's business. Kelly goes to her house to apologize and hoping to sooth ruffled feathers but finds Diana dead.
Wendy immediately becomes suspect number one and wants Kelly to clear her name.

It was a solid read, sometimes it dragged on a bit and could have been faster paced.
Although I like Kelly she can get a bit whiny at time and a bit irrational in thinking that people should give her things she like,
Another thing that bothered me was the fact that she barely spends any time running her store, and even though this is a book I still feel that that part should be more realistically portrayed.
It is an entertaining cozy with likable characters and a different setting from the majority of other cozies which are getting more and more tiring.
I like learning facts about fashion and find it very enjoyable.

An engrossing and fun read.
I liked the well thought cast of characters, the setting, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next installment in this series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Silenced in Sequins earns 5/5 Sequined Gucci-s...Fashionably Entertaining!

What would you do if you found the perfect party dress only to discover it belonged to your nemesis? That’s the question Debra Sennefelder poses in her new Resale Boutique Mystery, “Silenced in Sequins.” And her answer? Murder!

Debra Sennfelder using a third-person narrative, although I miss the “I” insights, in this well-written drama with plenty of catfights and conflicts. Kelly Quinn, former assistant fashion buyer, inherited her grandmother’s Long Island consignment shop, Lucky Cove Resale Boutique, and with her BFF Breena and her grandmother’s best friend Pepper, she is trying to bring the shop into the twenty-first century with a greater online presence and blogging with BudgetChic.com. Debra’s writing style is very engaging with descriptive language, dialogue illustrating tone and personalities, a few giggles, and a very clever mystery to keep me totally engaged.

Kelly, an admirable young woman, yet working on her flaws, is ecstatic to discover a gorgeous Gucci gown amid several cocktail dresses from Wendy Johnson, a reality TV diva. This could be the gem that rockets the shop into designer resales and improves their bottom line. They find a buyer, Diana Delacourte (a defamed reality TV diva deluxe), for one of the size-two treasures, but, as is the shop’s policy, is unaware to whom the dress original belonged. When Diana shows up at a Christmas affair, she is confronted by Wendy, the dress’s original owner and former co-star responsible for ruining her reality show career...yelling, threats, ripping open old tabloid wounds! Diana is furious about being humiliated in public and threatens to ruin Kelly’s business for her role in the clash. So when Diana is found dead, unfortunately by Kelly, the lights shine on Wendy as the prime suspect, but Kelly, too, has a motive that will be scrutinized. This series has become a favorite enticing me with descriptions of all sorts of fashion finds, ins and outs of a consignment boutique, delightful conflicts from reality show adversaries to her uncle’s third wife, questions about “to date or not to date,” and friendships cross generations. I love it!

Silenced in Sequins by Debra Sennefelder is the 2nd book of the Resale Boutique Mystery series, and another fun story. Kelly Quinn lost her job in the fashion industry in New York City, but she inherited her grandmother's consignment shop in Lucky Cove, in upstate New York. Kelly has been using her talents to turn the store into an upscale boutique. Kelly is going all out to re-coop her remodel expenses. When Kelly sells an evening gown that once belonged to reality star Wendy Johnson, to her arch rival, Diana Delacourte, a very public catfight occures. When Diana turns up dead, Kelly is determined to find the truth, to save her business. There are many twists and turns in this book. I enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. Thank you.

Silenced in Sequins is the second book in Debra Sennefelder’s Resale Boutique Mystery series. The storyline is well-plotted, and the well-developed characters are fun. This quick and easy read has a lot of humor and enough twists, red herrings, and suspects to keep the reader turning the pages.

When Kelly Quinn lost her job as an assistant fashion buyer in New York City, she moved back to Lucky Cove, New York after her grandmother, Martha Quinn, passed away and left her the house, consignment shop, and Howard, her cat. Kelly has big plans for the shop, one of which is to turn it into an upscale consignment boutique, so she’s thrilled when Wendy Johnson, a star of a popular reality show, Long Island Ladies, cosigns some designer clothing with the shop. Unfortunately, a former cast member, Diana Delecourte, buys one of Wendy’s designer gowns, wears it to a Christmas party where she’s ridiculed by Wendy, and then threatens to put Kelly out of business. Kelly, who wants to set things right with Diana, goes to her home, where she discovers Diana’s body outside in the snow the next morning. Wendy becomes the main suspect and coerces Kelly into helping prove her innocence.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

This is the second in the series. In the first book we learned that Kelly Quinn’s grandmother left her a consignment shop located in Lucky Cove, NY.

Wendy Johnson,. a popular reality show star consigns some clothing for resell. Diana Delecourte, Wendy's nemesis and co-star, does not realize she is purchasing one of Wendy’s dresses. Diana wears the dress to a party that both women are attending. And argument ensues. Kelly finds Diana dead.

Who killed Diana? You’ll have to read this book to find out. It was a fast-paced story that kept me engaged.

I was given and advanced reader’s copy by Netgalley and am not required to leave a positive review.

This is the second book in the Resale Boutique Mystery series but I don't feel like I've missed anything by not having read the first book in the series. The characters were fun and the mystery was interesting. I liked it.

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

This is the 2nd installment of the Resale Boutique Mystery Series. This story starts just a couple of weeks after the last book and it is on Black Friday when the Lucky Cove Boutique is having it’s grand re-opening and sale. Kelly Quinn inherited the consignment shop from her Grandmother who recently passed away and she is settling back into Lucky Cove which is on Long Island. A “Long Island Lady” or LIL (reality tv show) has recently dropped off some dresses and Kelly is selling them. Unbeknownst to Kelly, a former LIL came in and purchased one of the dresses. Kelly is attending an event at her Uncle Ralph’s and the two long island ladies get into about the dress. Wendy former owner of the dress is mocking Diana about buying the dress and Kelly is stuck right in the middle. Diana is found by Kelly the next day as she goes to apologize and Wendy is the prime suspect and she blames Kelly because she sold the dress to Diana. As Summer, Uncle Ralph’s 3rd wife is trying to get on LIL Wendy says she will stop that from happening if Kelly doesn’t help clear her name. This was a very good mystery and paced very well. It is nice to see Kelly starting to settle in and take advice from time to time. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the next in the series.

This was an okay read - a typical cozy full of all the typical tropes that seem to permeate the genre these days [and are getting totally boring and predictable] and early on I even guessed who the killer was and about halfway through I knew the why. The ending was really dramatic and probably was the best part of the book as you don't really see it coming, even though you are at 95ish%.

The problems with this book aren't minor - Kelly is at times, a difficult-to-like main character. She is pouty, gripes a lot and is OBSESSED with all the clothes she can no longer have, and she often makes references to things she thinks people should give her [like expensive boots or handbags] just because she has had a bad day [THOUGH to be fair, her bad day included someone trying to kill her, but I am not sure that warrants a new Fendi handbag, but I digress]. She also complains [mostly internally] about how the shop can be a huge money suck, but she is RARELY there, so how would she really know? She is so busy running all over town, I am surprised the shop does anything well at all [except that Pepper is experienced and keeps things going] and she really [even while trying to solve mysteries] needs to pay some attention to her place of employment. But that is just me and my weird little business ethic that was drummed into me from a young age [which makes reading a story like this just a touch problematic at times].

Overall, it was just okay. Not great, not hideous. Just okay. If you are new to the genre, you may like this. If you are not.....

Thank you to NetGalley and to Kensington Book/Lyrical Underground Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Always happy about a book by Sennefelder, and this one does not disappoint. The concept is a good one, fresh and fun, and author makes good use of logic when weaving her mystery. I enjoyed this, especially the sensory elements that provided such a great sense of setting. A fun, easy read that makes you picture it in movie form.

I was first introduced to Debra Sennefelder via book three in her Food Blogger Mysteries and enjoyed it, so I wanted to give her Resale Boutique Mysteries a read. The first one in the series, Murder Wears a Little Black Dress, was really good. So when I saw she had book two, Silenced in Sequins, coming out I jumped on the chance to read it, and it’s as good as the first one!

I don’t watch reality TV, but I can see the appeal, to be able to watch other people with lives crazier than yours can make you appreciate what you have. And getting a glimpse into rich people’s parties and homes is always appealing. Robin Leach took us on tours of the rich and famous years before reality TV became so popular. Even with not watching reality TV, Silenced in Sequins, was still a blast. And the way Sennefelder weaved in the deal that Kelly made with the TV star, Wendy, was the perfect set-up to make sure Kelly’s business continues to thrive in future books.

Besides the main mystery, there is a smaller mystery that involves Kelly’s grandma and a trip to Vegas. I was very pleased with how it turned out because I wasn’t looking forward to this dragging on in future books.

And talking about a thing that often drags on in Cozy Mysteries… the romance aspect is still being handled well in the Resale Boutique Mysteries. It’s progressing a bit, with a giant monkey wrench being thrown in for good measure. I think it’s excellent how Sennefelder was able to combine the usual lead detective’s annoyance with the amateur sleuth into the romance storyline.

Although I knew the murderer early on, I didn’t know what the motive was until the end. And Sennefelder gives you enough suspects that could make guessing the killer difficult. I hope to see some of the suspects as recurring characters in future books. I could see Wendy becoming more friendly, and having her as a friend could mean more outrageous parties for Kelly and her friends.

As with book one, Silenced in Sequins, adds just the right amount of details on clothes and accessories. This is a Fashion Cozy after all! Although I’m not much into fashion it was still enjoyable reading about the different outfits and the way Sennefelder described them made it easy for me to picture them.

I’m looking forward to what mystery Kelly finds herself solving next, and highly recommend this series.