I loved the first book and gave it five stars. It had been a long time since I read that book and this one, and struggled to get back into the series a bit. It was still a very good book, but the murder was easy to solve, as I figured it out before the halfway point. Still, I will read the third book.

It took me quite a while to read, but I definitely enjoyed it. I will say that Winnie occasionally makes some terrible decisions, and I found myself internally yelling at her to be more careful! But I love the characters in this series and will continue reading them as long at Julie Anne Lindsey writes them!

I enjoyed this second book in the Cider Shop Mystery. Winnie's Cider Shop is now open and she is hosting a wedding. When a murder occurs and a friend is considered the main suspect she sets out to solve the crime. Dot, her grandmother and the sheriff are also helping. I really enjoy the Orchard/Cider Shop setting. The characters are a lot of fun. The mystery was good and there were enough suspects to make it interesting. I am looking for word to reading the next book in the series. Enjoy

One of my favorite new series and this book was deliciously good. It is a must read for any mystery lover I highly recommend

Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey is the second book in the cozy A Cider Shop Mystery series. As with most cozy mysteries each book in this series will have it’s own mystery that will be solved so they can be read as a standalone if choosing to do so. There is however some character building that will carry over from book to book for those who follow the series from the beginning.

The first book of the A Cider Shop Mystery series introduced readers to Winona Mae Montgomery who is doing her best to help her Granny Smythe save the family business, Smythe Orchards, located in Blossom Valley, West Virginia. The orchard had been barely getting by so Winnie was excited to bring in some fresh, new and hopefully money making ideas for the business.

After a small set back of a murder at the Annual Christmas at the Orchard Winnie was able to begin to focus on her business ideas. Now the orchard is thriving with business picking up year round and one of Winnie’s plans is coming about to rent out space for a wedding this spring. The event seems to be going well, that is until the groom killed by a hit and run driver leaving Winnie with yet another murder to solve.

Now that I’ve read both of the books in the cozy A Cider Shop Mystery series I feel like I returned to a familiar place in the Smythe Orchards which makes for a great setting. This series is on the humorous and quirky side which I do enjoy and it has likable characters to go with the lovely setting. With a fun mystery involved in each book so far I’ll definitely be returning to the series with book three.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I enjoyed getting to go back to Blossom Valley and catch up with Winnie and her Grammy. These characters are really growing on me.

I’m loving the growing connection between Winnie and Colton and hope they’re able to be together in a future book.

The mystery was very well written. There were several suspects to choose from and I kept bouncing around between who I thought was the killer. There were a couple twists that shocked me.

The last few paragraphs of the book gave me chills so badly that I was shuddering! lol It’s not very often that a book creeps me out like that.

Oh my goodness! Book 1 in the series was good, but book two is even better!

Winnie's shop is up & running, including hosting a home-town girl's wedding. Unfortunately, the couple's happily ever after is cut short when the groom is murdered at the reception. Even worse, circumstantial signs point to Winnie's ex boyfriend Hank responsible after everyone witnesses him arguing with the groom before taking off in a hurry. Winnie may be over Hank, but she still knows in her heart that he's no cold-blooded killer. Now Winnie has to prove her ex's innocence, while trying to stay out of the cross-hairs of a handsome sheriff and criminal who has no problem resorting to murder to get what they want.

Once again, I found myself with an immediate guess as to whodunit, only to backtrack and start bouncing around between several possibilities. That is a sign of a really good cozy to me. Add in likeable characters, even if the lawman / protagonist relationship is a cliche, and some fun supporting roles, and altogether you have a fun, quick read that leaves you wanting more!

Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey is the second novel in the Cider Shop Mystery series.

I was initially drawn to this book because of the cider. I am a huge cider lover and the crazier the flavour I can find the better.

The setting was very strong and one I would like to visit again. I enjoyed all the different characters. However, there were a lot of characters and at times I got a little overwhelmed trying to keep them all straight.

Initially, I was going to give this book 3 stars because for me the story seemed a little longer than it needed to be and slow in some parts. Everything else was enjoyable and of course lots of cider.

However, the ending was phenomenal! I enjoy cozy mysteries, but I find all of the endings very predictable. I thought I had this figured out, and I was wrong. It was a nice and refreshing surprise. For the ending, I have bumped it up to 5 stars.

I was excited to visit this series again, but the ending has me even more stoked. I cannot wait to see if all of Lindsey’s endings are as unpredictable. If you want a cozy mystery with a twisted ending, I suggest Pulp Friction.

I received an eARC from Kensington Books through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

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

I loved this one just as much as the first. The slow burn romance between the Sheriff and Winnie is the best. The mystery kept me guessing until the end. Really love this series. Can't wait for book 3.

This series continues to excel at both the suspense and family aspect of the series. Winnie and her grandmother are finally seeing their hard work pay off in their renovations of the family orchard. An onsite wedding is a good moneymaker and for spreading the word about the Cider Shop. Winnie's ex is the number one suspect after the groom is found dead shortly after the wedding. There is a lot of action and plenty of misdirection as Winnie gets to the bottom of the murder.

A cozy murder mystery I couldn't put down and finished in one sitting, I can't wait to read more from this author

Pulp Friction was a sweet follow up to the debut cozy in Julie Lindsey's Cider Shop Mystery series. Winnie's new cider shop is proving to be a happy success, and the locals are even booking it for their events! Winnie is so excited to host a wedding, until she sees her ex in a heated argument with the groom...who winds up dead at the reception! Hank quickly becomes the main suspect, and even though Winnie is annoyed with her ex, she knows he didn't murder anyone. Hank's sister convinces Winnie to help her find the culprit and prove Hank's innocence. Hank is on the run from the police but (in)conveniently keeps showing up in Winnie's life! She'll do what she can to help him so he will stop bothering her!

There's a lot to love in this series! The setting is fantastic - a picturesque small town in Virginia. I'd love to visit Smythe Orchards and especially Winnie's Cider Shop! I loved the secondary plotline of Winnie entering a cider contest because all the flavors she created sounded so amazing! I could practically taste them! The characters are also really appealing - Granny Smythe is a hoot, and I love Winnie's bestie Dot, who's a park ranger. Oh and the crew Dot brings in to help Granny with her yard maintenance will make you chuckle! I also loved the way the national park entered into the plot - it sounds so beautiful!

Overall a really fun cozy mystery with a lot of promise. I look forward to more!

I really enjoyed this book. The characters and the setting are really interesting. Pulp Friction is a light and easy read and a delightful addition to a nice cozy series. Will definitely read more of this series...

Winnie Montgomery was raised by her beloved grandmother and late grandfather, whom own the Smythe Orchard. With the future of the orchard in jeopardy, Winnie did everything she could to save the orchard and continue her family's legacy. Her goal was to open a Cider Shop and Party Hall to bring in more revenue and to give the small town better options.

In this installment, a wedding at the cider shop goes awfully wrong. In order to redeem the business and help a friend accused of murder, Winnie sets out to solve the murder, again.

I adored this book so much... the plot, the setting, the characters, EVERYTHING!! I also have a huge book crush in Colton!!

I received an advanced physical copy of the book from the amazing and talented Julie Anne Lindsey and Kensington Publishing. I was also awarded a digital copy from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

There are also Cider recipes in the book that I will definitely be trying come the cooler weather!

Pulp Friction is a wonderful second book in the Cider Shop Mysteries. The mystery was solid, exciting, and kept me on my toes. I enjoyed the small-town setting with the main character living with her granny on an apple orchard.

Winnie is a fantastic, down-to-earth heroine who wants the wedding being held at the orchard to go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, when Winnie’s ex, Hank, is noticed arguing with the groom, who is later found dead outside the reception, he becomes suspect number one. Knowing he would never arbitrarily take another person’s life, Winnie begins looking into the bride, the groom, and anyone who would want the groom dead.

I loved Pulp Friction as much as I loved book 1, Apple Cider Slaying. The murder isn’t the only theme in the book, giving the book a lot of realism. Winnie’s granny and granny’s friend Delilah are a hoot, and everyone should have a friendship like theirs, regardless of what stage in life you happen to be in. Friends are priceless. The romance build-up between Winnie and the sheriff is slow and exciting. I love the chemistry and the ease in which the author is developing their potential relationship. We were also provided excellent imagery, character development, and a great story.

The author's writing style is fluid, the pacing is perfect, and the story is so easy to read that I couldn’t believe I was almost done already. I found myself engaged and completely captivated in the story from the very beginning. I really enjoyed Pulp Friction and can't wait for the next book.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

This is my first book by Julie Anne Lindsey and I’m so glad that I picked this book up! I was intrigued by the concept of this series because it’s set at an orchard. Normally, I never thought that I would be interested in something like this but Lindsey creates some really cute characters. I love that the main heroine is named Winona Mae Montgomery and her grandmother is named Granny Smythe. It was a nice touch!

First off, I really like Lindsey’s writing style. It’s quick and to the point, getting the mystery moving at a fast face. I especially love this style where the murder happens at the very beginning because it shakes things up a bit and really engages the reader. And for someone who is just trying out a book for the very first time by an author, it makes for a really great first impression.

I loved the characters in this book! Not only was there a touch of humor, but I also really loved all the secondary characters as well. Now that I have discovered Lindsey’s books, I’m looking forward to trying some more. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more of her backlist titles now!

Pulp Friction is the second installment in the Cider Shop Mystery Series written by Julie Anne Lindsey, and holy cow does this book deliver. In this book we are reunited with Winnie Mae Montgomery and her adorable Grammy, the owners of Smythe Orchards in Blossom Valley, Virginia. Since the last book, Winnie has procured a business loan and as started her own Cider Shop, and things are in full swing. To earn some extra money for the farm she has offered to do weddings. Jack and Elsie decided last minute to move there wedding to Smythe Orchards and it seemed the event was set to go down without a hitch. At least until the groom is found dead and Winnie's ex-boyfriend Hank is viewed as the guilty party since he took off from the event. Winnie once again becomes mixed up in solving Jack's murder and accidentally unfolds more secrets that could threaten her life.

This series has started off so strong, and I am excited to see how the rest of the series will play out. The characters are so endearing, I absolutely adore Winnie as a protagonist and her Granny is just too sweet for words. Her little side adventures with her needle point club are great comic relief. I am eagerly awaiting to see if any romance will bloom between Winnie and Sheriff Colton Wise, the once large town police officer looking for a new start in a small town. This book also does a great job at introducing us to some of the action that we might expect to see in the third book, something that is rare in the cozy genre. I definitely recommend this series. I also had the opportunity to listen to the first book "Apple Cider Slaying" as an audiobook, and it is worth the listen.

This was another great addition to this series! I loved revisiting Blossom Valley and the Smythe Orchards. The main character is super relatable and I love how the author describes the cider shop and all the different ciders she makes. Makes me want to try making some of my own! The mystery in this one was great and kept me guessing. I also loved the developing relationship between Colton (The sheriff) and Winnie! I can't wait to read book 3 and I highly recommend this series!

This was a quick, fun, light read. I really enjoyed the book and the writing style. It was a good story that kept my interest throughout. I would recommend it to others.