I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this book. I must apologise that it has taken me so long to supply my review. Severe chronic illnesses have affected my life in recent years and have left me unable to write reviews. I have still read the books, left myself notes, but can’t give the level of review I usually give. It is my hope to return to that level in the future, and will include posting detailed reviews here, to my blog, to Amazon Australia, and Goodreads.

Please accept my apologies, along with the following basic review:

For fans who have, like me, read this series from when it first came out... the wedding. At last! And, chatting with the author via social media I even got to see the dress described in the book. Thank you again!

Other than that, rather important sub-plot, this was another great read and well suited to this series. It had all the right balances of likable characters, red herrings, and just the right amount of plot padding.

Highly recommend.

Phew!! This was a breathtaking episode in the life of Marley, with the Golden Oldie Games coming to Wildwood Cove the Pancake House is expecting bumper crowds, luckily the weather is great and some outside seating can be added. Along with this Marley and Brett are trying to get their wedding plans together (and Marley's dress had better arrive soon!), but all this is swept aside when the Pancake House hears that one of the Golden Oldies had been swept overboard and is missing, presumed dead. So when Ivan (the Pancake House main chef) and his girlfriend stumble across a dead body washed up the assumption is they have found the missing man, but this is no man but a female reporter who seems to have upset more people than like her. Can Marley and Sheriff Ray figure out who did the deed before all the suspects leave town?

This series is up there with some of my absolute favorites. Okay so I have a million favorites, but this series is up there. This series has everything, mystery, romance, sadness, joy, and a few twists that will keep you guessing. I cannot wait to see what Ms. Fox has in store for us next time.

Such a cute book! I was captivated by the title and didn't realize that it was the 6th installment in a series. I would love to grab the other books but time is of the essence and I'm not sure that will be realistic to get them all.

This was a quick and fun read with love, suspense and mystery. I enjoyed it and would recommend the author and series for sure!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review. Please excuse my tardiness in posting my review as my TBR continuously grows and I keep finding so many book with so little time!

So much gratitude for this copy shared with me, always xo

Another excellent edition to a wonderful series! Full of twists and turns that leaves you wanting more and enjoying each moment until the end when the killer is caught!

Much Ado About Nutmeg

by Sarah Fox

The Golden Oldies Games have come to Wildwood Cove, and Marley, owner of the pancake house aptly named The Flip Side, anticipates and receives a bustling crowd as tourists and participants and their families converge on the beach town. Marley has excitement in her personal life too as she prepares for her wedding to Brett.

Sarah Fox’s Much Ado About Nutmeg has an interesting plot with several crimes and lots of suspects. Marley’s natural curiosity pulls her into investigating, mostly by interviewing, but that propensity draws her some potentially deadly attention. An enjoyable read, the book’s downside is a little too much description of Marley’s walk on the beach and to work, what she had to eat, and her attentions to her pets in her spare time.

This cozy mystery did not hold a lot of suspense, but its ending was a surprise. I’ll be back to discover how Marley’s life changes with marriage and if it dampens her enthusiasm for sleuthing.

I would like to extend my thanks to Netgalley and to Lyrical Underground (Kensington Press) for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

Category: Mystery

Notes: 1. #6 in the Pancake House Mystery Series, but the author provides background information so it is good as a standalone.
2. Recipes included for scones and waffles


Publication: January 14, 2020—Lyrical Underground (Kensington Press)

Memorable Lines:

I floated on my back for a few minutes, rising and falling with the waves. For the first time since I’d learned Yvonne was murdered, I relaxed and my racing thoughts slowed down. That was the magic of the ocean and Wildwood Beach. No other place brought me such peace.

Her determination was eerily familiar. I’d have as much luck keeping her out of the investigation as I would keeping myself out of it.

“We both know my reputation. I would have ended up looking into things even if you hadn’t asked me to. I’m drawn to mysteries like a moth to a flame.”

This is the sixth book in the Pancake House Mystery series. I've read them all, and the characters seem like old friends at this point. It was a quick and easy read, perfect for a quiet afternoon. I like the fact that there were lots of suspects, it made the culprit harder to guess! I recommend this book, 4 stars.

Thanks to Kensington Books/Lyrical Underground for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This novel moved at a pace, definitely making me want to read more the authors work. I was awed but I was entertained enough to finish in a day and a half.

I love tgis series by Sarah Fox. Her characters are like 9ld friends that you love back to visit every chance you get. The plot kept me wanting to read and I didn't see the murderer coming until the reveal. I can't wait for the nedt book in the series!

This is book 6 in the Pancake House Mystery and it's a good cozy to solve and a wedding to attend. Marley is busy with her pancake diner and the tourist season in full swing. Adding the sporting events for seniors has people in Wildwood Cove from all over the country. With 2 dead bodies the locals are after Marley to get the cases solved so tourist season can be saved. Of course the police are not happy with her sticking her nose into their investigation and the killer may not only cancel tourist season but her wedding as well. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Pancake House Mystery series by Sarah Fox is one of my favorites. Much Ado About Nutmeg is the sixth book in the series. Marley is planning her wedding in the middle of tourist season plus during the Golden Oldies Games which the town is hosting. When a sports reporter is murdered, one of Marley's restaurant regulars begs her to investigate. The mystery is definitely the focus of this book with the wedding taking a back seat. If you are looking for a book heavy on the romance, this is not it. I am in it for the mystery so it was a perfect addition to the series for me!

Wildwood Cove is hosting the Golden Oldie Games, an athletic event for seniors over 50, and the small town is overflowing with visitors, in the 6th installment of The Pancake House Mysteries, Much Ado about Nutmeg by Sarah Fox. Marley McKinney, owner of The Flip Side, a popular pancake house, is engaged, and is working on the details for her wedding that is only two short months away. Marley is pretty outgoing, and never misses a chance to meet new people, and is pretty upset when one of the tennis players falls overboard and his body is missing. Then when Yvonne Pritchard’s body washes up on the beach, and it’s evident that she’s been murdered, Marley’s amateur sleuthing instincts kick in and she starts investigating. One of Marley’s friends had been spending time with Yvonne, who was a journalist for a fairly sketchy tabloid-type newspaper, and has no qualms about writing hurtful, slanderous articles. He asks Marley to try to solve the murder, and as Marley uncovers clues, she finds that Yvonne had written trash about several of the visitors and athletes, and there were several who had the motive to kill her.

As Marley tries to get to the bottom of the murder, the suspense builds, and she puts herself and others in grave danger; it seems she may not survive long enough to attend her own wedding.

Fans of this fun series are familiar with the characters, and they are well-developed so that they seem real. There definitely is a small town feel to the story; it is easy to follow and is a fast read. The bonus, of course, is that there are several mouthwatering recipes from Marley’s pancake house that readers will want to whip up and eat while reading the novel.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

This series is alot of fun with a really great cast of characters. Marley is busy planning her wedding and extra busy at her Pancake House as the town is hosting the Golden Oldies Games for participants 50 and over which has brought alot of tourists to town. When not one but two deaths happen, Marley can't help but investigate. Lots of fun, food, and suspects!

I jumped into this series rather late. It can be read as a stand alone.
The book starts back with Marley and Brett getting for their marriage. There is a senior games going on in town. Someone gets killed and try as she might, Marley couldn't not help to try and solve murder.
If you are a fan of cozy mysteries, this is for you.

3.5 stars
It was a good cozy mystery. The twist didn't surprise me coz I did expect something along that lines. I wish I had read the other books in the series as Marley seemed to have a lot of backstory

This is the sixth book in the series and while I haven't read the first five i will now. I recommend for all cozy mystery lovers

I just love Marley and the gang in Wildwood Cove. This latest installment was a doozy of a mystery with multiple twists and turns and a surprise conclusion. I really enjoyed this mystery. It had a good plot and no shortage of suspects which kept me guessing throughout the read. Looking forward to more adventures at the Pancake House.

I received this book from NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NUTMEG, the sixth book in the Pancake House Mystery series by Sarah Fox, is a delicious return to The Flip Side pancake house featuring Marley McKinney. One of the things I enjoy about this series is that the protagonist has a full-time job as owner of the Flip Side and she devotes the necessary time and energy into making it a success. Marley doesn’t shirk her responsibilities, yet manages to get enough investigating done to track down clues and solve the case. I also like that her fiancé, Brett, gives her as much support as she wants and needs when investigating, instead of telling her to stay out of it… especially since his Uncle Ray is the sheriff. Even Uncle Ray seems to appreciate her ability to find out information that he can’t, despite his concern over her well-being. The action starts off quickly, with two murders within the first 24 hour period of the book. The plot is well paced and there are twists and turns that add to the intrigue. I was totally caught off-guard for the reveal…I didn’t see it coming at all and it added to my delight looking back at how the clues pointed in that direction.

Marley and her supporting characters are well-developed and are people I enjoy spending time with. While MUCH ADO ABOUT NUTMEG can be read as a stand-alone, this is a series that improves with each addition as the characters grow and change. The author’s descriptive voice brings both the characters and the setting to life, as well as making you drool over all the delicious food served at The Flip Side! Ms. Fox includes several recipes at the back of the book and they all sound delectable.

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3.5

Marley is busy, busy, busy. She's making last minute plans for her wedding. She's the owner of the Flip Side Café, where business has really picked up due to a athletica event for seniors going on in town. When a sports reporter is found murdered, Marley's natural curiosity kicks in and she finds herself trying to solve yet another mystery.

With each book in this series, I've grown to like Marley and the residents of Wildwood Cove. There really is that small town feeling where neighbors want to help each other. The excitement really ramps up close to the end as Marley gets closer and closer to figuring out who committed the murder. It all turns out to be quite exciting!

My thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC.

A blend of bananas, cinnamon & nutmeg
make delicious pancakes. Or you can have
blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon.
Or perhaps you rather Belgian waffles with
a strawberry topping, bacon , sausage or
just a scone. All are favorites at Marley
McKinneys’s The Flip Side Pancake House
in the seaside town of Wildwood Cove on
the Olympic Peninsula.
The town is hosting the Golden Oldies Game.
This is a statewide sporting event for
athletes fifty and older.
You will meet a lot of the game participants
plus members of the press and newspaper
photographers. Each presents with a different
facade and are well constructed.
Then mishaps occur....a man falls overboard
off his yacht, an unpopular reporter washes
up on shore and a dead photographer.
The book was well plotted presenting several
puzzling option for a solution.
You will meet Bentley, the dog and Flapjack,
the orange Tabby cat. You will discover
delicious recipes and mouthwatering
descriptions of foods.
You will attend a beach side wedding.
Colorful, well created main and supporting
characters.
This is book # 6 in the Pancake House Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read this eBook. Thank you
to Kensington Books/ Lyrical Underground via
Net Gallery for the opportunity. My opinion is
voluntary and my own.