I love this series and this one is easily my favorite so far! As soon as I started reading, I felt like I was home to visit friends. We continue to get to know Nora and the others in the group and meet some fascinating new characters along the way. The mystery is interesting and nuanced, dealing with issues including racism, relationships and family, and I felt like the ending did justice to the story. And there's the perk of the heavy bookish themes - I love the quotes, the references to other books and writers, and getting to hang out in Nora's bookstore. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out!

Cosy mysteries are a genre I’m rather fond of. The only issue is that usually these books come in series. If like me, you happen to always start a series in the middle, then you know it can go both ways. Lacking background information from previous books can be annoying. But in this case, the author managed to include enough details to ease new readers into the Secret, Book and Scone Society universe.

Overall, I enjoyed this read. It offered an interesting plot with many twists and an unexpected turn of events. Without revealing too much, I thought the family drama and historical references were original. I liked the writing style in general, I could hardly put it down until the big reveal.

Also, the description of the library is really enticing. I would love to find a place like this.

The Book of Candlelight is a delightful read! If a book, involving two murders, can be considered cozy, this book fits that bill. The main characters, four close knit friends, are delightful. I am a book lover and Nora, one of the main characters, is a lover of books and owns a bookshop. She lovingly offers bibliotherapy in addition to knowing just what books a customer would enjoy.
If you’re looking to read a comfy book, where you did not have to have read the prior two in the series, this is a winner! I look forward to the next one! Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

As with the other two books in this series, I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the characters when it ended. But there were an awesome wrap-up and ending chapters to fill out everything that had happened. I just loved Sheldon, the new employee at Miracle Books! He reminded me of another favorite character named Sheldon only a sixty-something version of him.

I really didn't have any ideas as to who the killer was, so I just read and enjoyed the trail growing hotter as Nora and her friends slowly uncovered pieces of the puzzle. I enjoyed how she and the sheriff's office worked together to get the case solved. The side story of a mysterious man in a white t-shirt was good too. I won't say anything else about that, because it was a real surprise. I'm hoping that Sheldon continues to work at the shop. I thought he was just the perfect addition to Nora and her friends.

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

I did not finish this book though I genuinely feel that this is no fault of the author or the story itself. I am new to the cozy mystery genre and had previously read stand alone mysteries. I have heard great things about the work of this author and I feel that this book would have been much more enjoyable had I read the other books in the series first,

I was happy to return to Miracle Springs for the third book in this series. Enough backstory is given that you could jump into the series with this book, but I'd suggest reading all three in order so you can really get to know the characters. They have a bit more depth than many characters in cozy mysteries. And while I was disappointed to solve this mystery about halfway through the book, the characters still made it an enjoyable read.

In The Book of Candlelight, book three in this series, we find out more about Nora, Estella, June and Hester, the four women who comprise The Secret, Book, & Scone Society. As they try to figure out why two men in their town are dead, they consider several different potential suspects while delving into the history and mysteries of the Inn of Mist and Roses that has recently opened in Miracle Springs. Nothing is quite as cut and dried as it seems and each of these four women is personally threatened during the course of their investigations. Information from a hidden diary yields important clues. But will those clues be sufficient to uncovering the murderer?

Ellery Adams remains one of my favorite cozy mystery authors and I always look forward to her new releases. "The Book of Candlelight" is another great addition to The Secret, Book, and Scone Society series.

The most beautiful part of this story is how the author invokes feelings in the reader. The reader feels what the characters are feeling and can almost see what the characters see. Full of twists, there is so much going on but written in a way that it isn’t jumbled but flows together seamlessly. An amazing story in an amazing series.

The Book Of Candlelight by @ElleryAdams is the latest in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series. I read and enjoyed book two in this series so I was super excited when I received a complimentary copy of this book from @netgalley and @kensingtonbooks. This one had me feeling a little more scared than the second book but not too scared to stop reading it! In The Book Of Candlelight the members of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society jump into action to solve not one but two murders. There’s also a new character, Sheldon, who is delightful!

The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams is the third A Secret, Book and Scone Society Novel. It can easily be read on its own for those new to this charming cozy mystery series. Nora Pennington started life over in Miracle Springs, North Carolina. Nora owns Miracle Books, lives in a cute caboose, has four close friends and a handsome EMT boyfriend. The continual rain has tourists hitting the shops. Nora is run off her feet with customers. While she is enjoying the increased revenue, Nora is worn out plus her shelves are barren. Nora discovers the body of Cherokee Danny in the Miracle River among the footbridge wreckage. She is baffled as to why anyone would kill the kindly potter. Nora along with June, Hester and Estella make up the Secret, Book and Scone Society. They meet each week to chat, discuss books and solve the occasional crime. I like the diverse cast of characters in The Book of Candlelight. Each of the four women have issues from their past that trouble them. I like how close these women have become and that they are there for each other. They help each other out, are supportive of one other and how they help others. The mystery was intriguing with two murders for the ladies to solve. Native American folklore played into the mystery especially the symbolism of the red bird. I like that the mystery tied into the past. The author created an interesting whodunit with an abundance of clues to help readers identify the guilty party. There were additional mysterious elements in The Book of Candlelight with the cagey man in the white t-shirt and someone who was committing outrageous crimes (hate crimes). Sheldon Silverstein Vega is a new character and he is absolutely delightful. He is over-the-top with a friendly demeanor. The poor man suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia which causes him untold pain at times. I like Sheldon and understood his pain as I have the same conditions. I am glad that Sheldon will be staying in Miracle Springs because I want to see more of this extrovert. I loved the clever banned book display Sheldon created. It was unique and brings attention to the various (sometimes idiotic) reasons a book may be banned. The Book of Candlelight is an emotional and realistic story that was over far too soon. There is about a dozen bad words (aka foul language) in this book which surprised me. I am not used to finding foul language in books written by this author. I loved the literary references in the story. Book lover will find them appealing. The Book of Candlelight is a charming whodunit with banned books, a gregarious gentleman, a discovered diary, an ingenious exhibition, spooky symbolism, and four familiar friends.

I just love this series, the Secret, Book and Scone Society. The four women who are the main characters each have had hardship in their lives, but they give one another strength in unique ways. I always come away feeling peaceful after reading one of these books. In this episode, Nora finds a local potter floating in the river. How is he connected with the goings on at an inn that's being renovated by two newcomers to the town. Also staying at the inn is a charismatic character named Sheldon who becomes Nora's new employee at the bookstore. He really added some spunk and humor to the story. Love, love, love this book!

I love this series and I think this is the best instalment so far. It's poignant, full of emotions, gripping and entertaining.
Even if this will be marketed as a "cozy mystery" I think this is an excellent example of women's fiction with a part of mystery.
There's a lot secrets and there's a great example of female friendship. Even if there's a man in the life of the women in this book, their strength is their shared friendship.
The cast of characters is well thought and interesting, I loved how the characters evolved in this series and how their path to healing is helping them.
The mystery is solid, full of red herrings and twists, and the solution came as a surprise.
I can't wait to read the next instalment in this great series, highly recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The Book Of Candlelight is the third book in the Secret, Book, And Scone Society Mystery series.

Nora, Hester, June, and Estella each have a secret they have shared with the others that have resulted in a bonding of the four ladies. They also have their way of helping people with problems. Nora’s way is she practices bibliotherapy, healing through books, she can pick books that will help people heal.

Miracle Springs has been experiencing Spring rains for a while. Nora needs some shelf enhancers(knick-knacks) since the rains have let up a little, she decides to ride her bike out to a nearby flea market. She soon finds some items that she can use for shelf enhancers. As she is about to leave she sees a bowl, handcrafted by a local Cherokee named Danny, and decides to buy it for her boyfriend, Jed. On her way home, she falls from her bike, breaking many of the items she bought including chipping the bowl. The next day she decides to go again and see if Danny might be able to repair the bowl, but Danny is not there and his wife doesn’t know where he is, saying he left their cabin before she got up. On the way home, Nora stops on a bridge to see how much the river has risen since it started to rain and notices a body in the river which she soon realizes is the body of Danny. The police are calling it accidental, but Nora is sure and sets off to find out if it was.

Also going on in Miracle Springs, Lou has purchased the Mist and Rose house, which had once been in the family for generations, and with the help of her friend, Patty they have set out to refurbish it into a bed and breakfast. One of their first guests is Sheldon Vega. One of the first stops for Sheldon is Nora’s bookstore. Sheldon can brew an amazing cup of Cuban coffee and delicious Cuban sandwiches. Nora decides to hire Sheldon on a trial basis.

Sheldon invites Nora to meet Lou and Patty and as the story goes on it appears that the Mist and Rose just might have some connection to the tragic death of Danny.

This is a wonderful addition to this very interesting series. The characters are all interesting and very believable. I would feel honored to call any of them my friend.

I can’t wait for the next book in this heartwarming series.

The Book of Candelight is the third installment in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series by Ellery Adams. The series centers around a woman named Nora Pennington and her newly formed circle of friends, Hester Winthrop, June Dixon, and Estella Sadler. Initially, the foursome was brought together by chance, but over time, they have formed quite the bond with one another as they share their lives, food, relationships, and of course, their secrets. Oh, and they happen to solve a few murders in their downtime.

The mystery in The Book of Candlelight was well-plotted and left me guessing right up until the end, which is what makes a good cozy, right? Usually, yes, however, in this case, regardless of the plot itself, I didn’t find myself drawn to this story as I did the first book. This story felt different from the rest of the series-- a bit disjointed. In the first book, we get a lot of world-building for Miracle Springs and all of its inhabitants. In the second, we learn more about Nora and watch her grow and open up to new possibilities for herself. We even find out a new secret about her, but we learn nothing new from anyone, save Nora, in this latest installment. It felt very stagnant in terms of character growth.

I would also be remiss if I didn’t address certain language choices in these books. In each of these, the author uses coffee to describe June’s skin color. People are not cafe au lait toned. Or any other food choices out there- caramel, espresso, etc. Additionally, there is a character named Danny, but apparently the people of Miracle Springs refer to him as Cherokee Danny. Um, why? Why isn’t he just Danny? As a person of Mexican descent, I would not like it at all if the people of my town referred to me as Half-Mexican Lisa all the time.

I’m not sure that I will continue with the series beyond this book, but I appreciate Net Galley offering me the chance to review it.

Constant rain in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is driving everyone crazy. During a gap in the deluge, Nora Pennington, owner of Miracle Books, takes off on her bicycle to the flea market to find shelf enhancers for her shop. In the process she buys a pot for her boyfriend, Jed. But when she takes a tumble on her bike she puts a crack in the present. The next day she travels to take it back to the man she bought it from, Danny, a Cherokee potter. Unfortunately she finds Danny's body floating in the river.

So begins the investigation into Danny's death. The Secret, Book, and Scone Society doesn't believe Danny's death is an accidental drowning. They use their skills to track down a killer, using unusual clues, including a fireplace, and a diary from ages gone by.

I make no secret of the fact that I love this series. It's full of literary references, flawed characters that are very realistic, and mysteries that are elegantly plotted.

The Book of Candlelight is one of those tales that you want to rush through, because you can't wait to see what happens next. But then again you want to take it slowly so you can savor each word. I love Nora, who unabashedly follows her life as a solitary bookstore owner, while making room for her boyfriend and could it be, an employee.

I enjoyed the introduction of Sheldon Vega, who starts working at the store, and is an intriguing character that added a lot of flavor to the story. The Secret, Book, and Scone Society have become friends, and I enjoy reading a new story from them every year, and I savor the fact that I can go back and reread books to see what clues I missed. In this one, the killers were outside my reading, and it was a surprise to see whodunit. That always makes a book extra fun for me.

Ms. Adams is a masterful storyteller who weaves a tale of secrets, friends, and mystery to perfection. I highly recommend this series to those who love a tale that takes them on a wonderful ride.

I read a digital copy of this book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

This is the third book in the Secret, Book & Scone Society series.
Miracle Springs is experiencing a very rainy week. It creates several emergencies. Nora is run off her feet at Miracle Books due to visitors and townsfolk retreating indoors.
Nora visits the flea market to look for shelf enhancers and talks to Cherokee Danny, a potter. She buys a bowl from Danny. The next day Nora sees his body in the river. This is the beginning of the mystery.
The police and medical examiner think Danny's death is an accident. Nora isn't so sure.
Sheldon is a visitor to town. He is likely to really change the lives of those in Miracle Springs and the lives of those that visit.
The book felt more like women's fiction than a cozy mystery. The majority of the book is about the relationships between the women of the secret, book and scone society and the people they interact with as part of the story. I really enjoyed this book and its contents even though I would re-classify it as women's fiction. There is personal drama that occurs. I was emotionally right there with the women and their struggles, but I can see how someone, who didn't stick with the first book and its secrets and development of characters, wouldn't necessarily like this cozy mystery series.
Content warnings: sexual encounter between Nora and Jed that was more descriptive than previous books.

This is the third book in the series but the first one I've read. I was able to follow along but some parts would have made more sense if I'd started with the first book. It's more of a hybrid cozy mystery and women's fiction, a little more angsty then I'm used to but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The story was complex with twists and turns and seemingly unrelated events coming together nicely at the end. I also learned about bibliotherapy, which I had never heard of before.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest review.

The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams is the 3rd book in Secret, Book & Scone Society mystery series, and it was great. Wow this book was so gripping for a cozy mystery. Looking forward to the next book in the series. The secret, book and scone society is make up of several women who bonded together because of their difficult pasts. Nora, owner of Miracle books buys a bowl at the flea market, made by Danny who is a Cherokee potter. Unfortunately, Nora finds Danny body in the Miracle River after flood rains occur. There are so many unanswered questions, Nora and her friends must get to the bottom of what happened to Danny. There are so many twists and turns in the book, I could not stop reading it. A delightful new character Sheldon, joins Nora at the bookstore. I strongly recommend this book/ series if you enjoy a well written suspenseful cozy mystery.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I am loving this series! I just want to crawl into this book and give these folks a big hug and just hang out with them. I love all the different relationships in this story. It’s just like real life. This story line was awesome. The Cherokee references were wonderful and I cannot wait to see what unfolds in future stories. Some new characters were introduced and they are amazing. I think they will be around for the long haul, at least that’s what I’m hoping. I am ready for the next book. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.