Not Cozy, Has Lots of Triggers
This was supposed to be a cozy mystery that takes place on a hobby size cheese dairy in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Part of that is true. It has murder, cybercrimes, cows, a county fair, a dog, a cat, and a small cheese dairy. With wonderful cows. But it can't be called a cozy mystery when the story is built around racism, KKK, and pornography with young teenage girls. There are so many triggers in that portion of the story that there ought to be a warning. I was also personally offended when the main character says,'Thank God' all through the book, but when things got tough, she prayed to the 'universe' that all things would be OK. This book is not one that I would recommend for entertainment or to get your mind off of real life. I have read the first book in this series as well, and I won't read another. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

Something wicked is afoot in charming Shenandoah Springs. Brynn wants to investigate, but an injury is slowing her down. Thank goodness for the help of friends and family! A fabulous plot, well developed characters and brilliant writing move the story along at a nice pace. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to future installments. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.

A visit to Shenandoah Springs, Virginia to relieve stress was a great treat even though there's a killer in town. My mind was on learning more about craft made cheese, seeing how the business was running for Brynn and her assistant, Wes and their plans for the first annual cheesemaker's contest. Also looking forward to hanging out with the sweet cows,
Too bad Brynn's plans go south. A death occurs but was it an accident or was it murder? If that wasn't bad enough, another death occurs, Wes gets shot and Brynn winds up with a concussion and the contest is cancelled. Time to uncover the killer when Wes becomes the prime suspect. With the help of her sister, Becky, Brynn will figure out what led to murder and keep her friends and family safe.
The puzzle was well constructed with plenty of red herrings and twists to keep me guessing and it was nice to meet Becky. She and Brynn make a great team. While the setting is bucolic and the cheese delightful, there is a dark side of racism added to the story proving that no place is immune from it. Having enjoyed this second mystery for Brynn to unravel, I'm really looking forward to the third book in the series. Until then...well I have a real hankering for some good cheese to go with my crackers. Yum.
My thanks to the publisher, Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Brynn MacAlister is happy living in Shenandoah Springs. She has a close group of friends and she has her cows. She's started a cheeses making business with her apprentice, Wes. She's excited about having her first competition at the County Fair. Life is perfect until Wes finds a body. Now he's the prime suspect in the murder of Donny, a summer worker. Brynn is determined to help clear her friend. Unfortunately a concussion sidelined her. I enjoyed Goodnight Moo. Mollie Cox Bryan takes a different approach in this cozy mystery. Brynn needs the help of her sister and her friends. She finds herself involved in more than a murder. There are prejudices that surface and make life difficult for Wes. Brynn and her town, also, face identity theft and hacking problems. These issues added complexity to the story. I enjoyed seeing Brynn with her girls. It was sweet. I liked the characters. They were genuine which made them easy to relate to. I was pulled into the action. Mollie Cox Bryan had other suspects and diversions that distracted me. I didn't know who the actual culprit was until the very end which is the way I like it. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.

This book was a great follow up to book 1. Once again I was drawn in by the setting and the well developed characters. The storyline was clear and concise and filled with enough twists and turns to keep you interested. I definitely recommend this book

I could have enjoyed this, but I was too bothered by the use of a promiscuous 16-year-old girl as a plot device. When adults in a small town are discussing the rumored sexual activity of a minor, that's a huge red flag. The first reaction should be concern instead of gossip and judgment. Unfortunately I couldn't get past that detail in the story.

Brynn MacAlister is busy getting ready for the upcoming summer fair in Shenanhdoah Springs, Virginia. Her micro dairy farm, Buttermilk Creek, is hosting the first annual cheesemakers contest and she hopes to get good publicity for her new business. But the event is hijacked when Brynn's assistant Wes is shot by an assailant and Brynn is injured when a major concussion.

The local community has also been rocked by a series of deaths. A mysterious tractor accident now looks like murder. And when another farm worker is shot dead, Brynn is shocked when Wes is charged with the crime. Then a bunch of local business owners, including Brynn, become victims of ransomware attacks.

Suspicions point to the beautiful Chelsea, the 16-year daughter of the tractor owner. But Brynn and her friends quickly find there are more sinister goings-on that thwarted romance when the local police call in the FBI cybercrimes unit for help. A sting operation is set up at Brynn's farm when they end up finding some suspicions computer chips hidden in the collar of Jewel, a Highland cow that is being fostered on the property.

This was a good mystery with a unique murder method and lots of delicious recipes.

I received an eARC from Netgalley and Kensington Books with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and provided this review.

Goodnight Moo is the 2nd book in the Buttermilk Creek Mystery series. Good thing Brynn MacAlister lives in Shenandoah Springs, Virginia. In this story she learns of some unsavory goings on in the community. When Wes is a suspect in the second murder, she isn’t giving up on getting to the truth.

The story is well written and the topics are not your typical cozy mystery topics. Ms. Bryan has no issues with exposing the underbelly of small communities. I like that she shows that crime can happen anywhere and not just the big cities. I like the small town feel and sense of community. Too bad there always is a shady character or two but without them we wouldn’t have our books to read.

I like how family pulls together and Brynn no longer feels alone.
An extra bonus is the recipes at the end. I can’t wait to try the Blackberry Breafast Bread and I don’t care for blackberries.

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

Absolutely charming and engrossing cozy mystery with a twist.

I really liked the fact that Mollie Cox Bryan has made use of real-life scenarios in the story - cybercrimes, racism and drugs.

Brynn is a likeable protagonist. Her love for cows knows no limits and this is well-explored throughout the story - especially when it comes to the foster cow Jewel.
A lot of angles and details make the story interesting. We have the accidental death, followed by a murder, then comes a racist attack on Wes and Brynn's concussion, followed by a couple of shady characters and cybercrime and much more.

The ending was mind-blowing. The twist almost at the end of the story was superb - I did not see this coming!

Brilliantly written, likeable characters and a mystery that keeps one guessing till the end, Goodnight Moo is an entertaining and engrossing mystery.

I really enjoy these books set in the mountains of Virginia. I love learning about cows and cheese. Very enjoyable series!

Brynn is a cheesemaker with her small herd of cows. Sounds like a peaceful existence until murder enters the scene with a tractor gone wild, then another person shot. Brynn feels all is tied up to a too-knowledgeable teen-ager, but what’s the real story?

Although this is the second in the series, this is the first book I’ve read. I enjoyed the characters and their families and look forward to future books.

Welcome to Shenandoah Springs, Virginia, the bucolic small town where Brynn MacAlister keeps cows, churns cheeses—and is sharper than the ripest cheddar when it comes to solving mysteries . . .

This is the second book in this series ! In it you will find the same characters and the heroine and her three lovely cows, petunia, marigold and buttercup with a new cow added into the scene. The way this book flows is amazing you feel like your there a part of the story some parts were cliff hanging it definitely kept you on the edge of your seat! I can’t wait to read more in this series.

4.5 stars

This is the second book in the A Buttermilk Creek Mystery by Mollie Cox Bryan.

Brynn runs a cheese making business and they are about to go into fair season and have a big cheese contest. When someone ends up dead and her bestie cheese making friend is fingered, she is moved into action to help. But she is sidelined by a concussion that affects her through the whole of the book. I thought the mystery was on point. The cheese making background could have been added to but I thought the concussion aspect was very important and told the reader that if something like this ever happened in their lives, this is what you should do. Don’t be like Brynn and over do it. Take it easy and rest. Brynn had to rely on all her friends to help her out with this one and that is what made this book really stand out for me.

Definitely want to continue with this series. Loving Mollie Cox Bryan’s books.

I totally recommend this.

If you love a good cozy mystery, definitely check this one out. You won’t be disappointed.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

This such a fun series! I really like Brynn and her friends. I love that the setting is on a farm. I really like learning about cheesmaking through Brynn. I also like reading about Brynn's cows. The mystery was well written with many twists. This is the second book in the series.

I received a digital arc from Netgalley and Kensington in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you.

My three favorite bookish cows are back! Petunia, Buttercup, and Marigold return in Goodnight Moo, the second book in the Buttermilk Creek cozy mystery series! Their owner, and amateur sleuth, Brynn Macalister and all the characters from Shenandoah Springs, VA are back, too. :)

This time, Brynn is excited about taking part in the annual summer fair. Buttermilk Creek Farm will be hosting a new event, a cheesemakers contest! But before the event even gets going, there is an accident. A local farmer runs over a summer farm worker with his tractor. The police investigate because the dead man had ties to the farmer's daughter. When another summer farm hand turns up dead, the investigation turns serious. Someone very close to Brynn is the top suspect, and she's determined to prove his innocence!

Great second book in this series! There is even character development for the cows! I love the mix of humor and investigation...plus the cows/cheesemaking theme. The book even includes recipes!

Fun, entertaining cozy mystery! I will definitely be reading more of this series! Mollie Cox Bryan never disappoints! Cute cover, too!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Kensington. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**

Goodnight Moo by Mollie Cox Bryan the 2nd instalment in the "A Buttermilk Creek Mystery" series. I really enjoy this series and have bought the first book in paperback and will buy this one when it comes out.

I love the main character Brynn and her cows, plus Freckles and Romeo. I found myself engrossed in the story and reading it over a few days. I still love the setting of Shenandoah Springs in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but in this story it touches on racism and how it affected Wes, nowhere seems to be immune to some forms of it it seems.

With Brynn getting hurt, her sister Becky makes an appearance and it was nice to see their relationship evolve , part of me was hoping that Becky would decide to move out to the farm and help Brynn.
It was entertaining, full of twists and turns as well as a few surprises. I suspected the killer but not till the very end .

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.

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

Brynn is still settling in to her new life in Shenandoah Springs Virginia among the cows and other animals that reside at the farm she recently inherited. Her cheese making business is taking off and with the help of her assistant Wes, she is preparing to host a cheese makers contest at the annual summer fair. However things take a deadly turn just days before the fair is set to take place when a deadly tractor accident takes place and is shortly followed by the discovery of another dead body. Both victims were summer workers involved with the fair. As the small town rumor mill starts up, suspicion immediately falls on Brynn's assistant Wes as he was the one who discovered the body. However Brynn is sure that the true reason behind these accusation is Wes Pakistani background. Brynn quickly launches her own investigation however when Wes' life is threatened at the fair, Brynn's worst suspicions are confirmed. As determined as ever to find the killer, Brynn must entrust the investigation to her friends and her sister Becky after sustaining an injury during the attack on Wes' life.
Goodnight Moo is the follow up to Christmas Cow Bells and the second in the Buttermilk Creek series. The small town, rural setting provided a fascinating peek into everyday life on a dairy farm, with a heard of lovable cows and a random assortment of other endearing animals. The mystery itself was fast paced and intricate, jumping right into the action and maintaining a steady pace throughout. The story itself touched upon some darker topics such as the racism that is prevalent in even the smallest of towns and sex trafficking however the author manages to counterbalance the darker tones with charming farm animal antics, keeping the story firmly rooted in the cozy mystery genre. I highly recommend this book, along with the first in the series, for those looking for a satisfying, fast paced mystery with a peek into small town farm life.

This is a new to me author and I wasn't sure what to expect. What I got was a book that once I started reading it I didn't want to stop. It was well written and will keep you guessing. until the end. I really enjoyed this story and I'm going to get the first book in this series to read now. Thank you Kensington Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Buttermilk Creek Farm includes the main house, guest house, and barns with three resident dairy cows, Petunia, Marigold, and Buttercup. Wes lives in Brynn's guest house after his grandmother died in a fire. He handles social media. There is a resident kitty and Freckles, the dog, a rescue from one of the main support characters, the local vet, Schuyler. This time Schuyler arrives with a Highland cow.

They are excited about the county fair in which Brynn has organized a cheese competition until a farmer's tractor went all AI on him and it ran over a summer worker. He is the first person of interest but then Wes takes the honor when it appears his gun is involved in a second murder. Now it gets nasty, Wes being Pakistani, taking on racist overtones. Then Brynn has a severe accident of her own and the cheese competition turns blue.

Brynn's sister, Becky comes to help her. While they keep negating the role that Chelsea plays as a sixteen-year-old, she certainly isn't an innocent. And while she presents one major theme, the racist theme falls heavily throughout the narrative.

I really enjoy Brynn, the support characters, and the appealing locale. Brynn is compassionate and fiercely loyal. She has an affinity for the animals that is a delight and her passionate approach to artisan cheeses and the farm to table movement is inspiring. My quibble would be the rehashing and overhashing of the major plot points slowing the pace. There is a darker overtone to this well-plotted novel with topical arguments behind the main plot (mostly resolved in conclusion). Appealing recipes at the back. A strong mystery, engaging characters, recommended as a fun, cozy mystery, and I'm looking forward to Book 3.

Thank you Kensington and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is my unbiased and voluntary opinion.

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I was drawn in by the title because it reminded me of Goodnight Moon, one of my favorite books from my childhood. Also fell in love with the cover art. This book is second in “A Buttermilk Creek Mystery” series. I have not read the first one but it would make a decent standalone book if you’re new to the series like me. The story centers around Brynn, who owns a farm in a little town called Shenandoah Springs. Brynn has three cows, a dog and runs a cheese business from her home with the help of her assistant/apprentice Wes. Everything seems to be going great, then all of a sudden a close friend of theirs named Josh is involved in a ghastly accident, in which Josh’s tractor runs over a farmhand and he is implicated for murder. Brynn knows something isn’t right about it because Josh knows his way around tractors and wouldn’t make a mistake like that. Just when things couldn’t get worse, Wes discovers a person’s body and becomes a “person of interest” in the case. Not too long after that, Wes gets shot at their town’s carnival and Brynn suffers a concussion after passing out from the shock of it all. As weirder events occur, Brynn digs deeper into the mystery with the help of her sister Becky and a few friends, since the concussion renders Brynn somewhat helpless for a while. Upon reading about Brynn is treated in her recovery from the concussion, it made me want to learn more about concussions and the recovery process. The book took a bit for me to get through. However, I became attached to the main characters as I kept reading and was sad when it ended. The outcome towards the end was appalling to me and totally unexpected for a cozy mystery. I will definitely consider reading the first book and any book to follow this one in the series. An ARC was provided to me via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.