Being trans and not out is not deception. Dead naming trans people to their face and threatening to tell others is an act of violence. This book disgusts me.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for this review.

This is the second book in the series. Nina runs a B & B and her guests are a troop of actors staying in town for the Shakespeare festival. She has a complicated relationship with their Director Harry.

The victim is not a popular man and there are plenty of suspects and red herrings to keep the plot interesting. It's a fun and enjoyable book.

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of PEACHY SCREAM (Book 2 of A Georgia B&B Mysteries) by Anna Gerard. Nina Fleet’s B&B opened a little too late to take advantage of the advertising opportunities offered by Cymbeline’s annual Shakespeare Festival. So, Nina’s delighted to receive last-minute reservations for the amateur Shakespearean troupe performing this year’s play. However, Nina soon changes her mind. First, Nina’s nemesis is the director of the play. Then, the troupe forgot to leave murder as part of their playacting. Nina’s Shakespeare Garden becomes the set for the star’s final curtain call. Nina’s convinced the man’s death was foul play, but she’s also just as convinced the police won’t be able to solve the case before the festival ends. Since the players will soon go home, Nina is soon unraveling all of the troupe’s mysteries in an effort to find the truly bad actor.

I liked this book and enjoy the author’s stories. I recommend the book to fans of the series, I recommend the series to fans of the author (Anna Gerard, Ali Brandon, Diane A.S. Stuckart) and to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, ex-wives of sports stars, B&Bs, pet dogs, Georgia, small towns, frenemies, local events, and real estate.

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A lovely cozy mystery.
Likeable characters, Interesting premise. Beautiful setting, I could just visualize it.
Hope to read more about Nina( nine a). and her B&B.

amateur-sleuth, friendship, bed-and-breakfast, pet, dog, actors, cozy mystery

Great fun and really diverse characters! Nina left the rat race and (with her rescue Aussie Shepherd) runs a B&B in a grand home she bought at auction, Harry is not only a known actor but the house had belonged to his aunt and he wants it back (covered in detail in Peach Clobbered). Instead he books all the rooms for his troupe of travelling Shakespearean actors during the local Shakespeare festival (Nina had no idea that it was him behind the reservation!). The characters certainly are and it's a safe bet as to who would be the victim, but whodunit is a different story. The sleuthing begins with the coroner who is not only a popular and colorful minister but is a forensic buff with his own lab in the basement of the Funeral Home that he runs! Lots of misdirection, plot twists, red herrings, and humor that kept me turning pages! Loved it!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Crooked Lane Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

"Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!"

I love me a good mystery book and after reading the blurb of this book, I immediately tapped on the 'Read Now' button on my screen. Even though I hadn't read the first book in the series, I faced no problem in reading this story.

This was a delightfully engaging read consisting of vibrant, well-drawn characters, humour, brisk plot, gutsy protagonist, cozy portrayal of small town setting, etc. There were enough twists and turns to keep the readers engaged. Although, since the beginning of the part after the murder, I had my suspicions pinned on Susie, the dead man's wife, it was still interesting to see how it played out.

The plot wasn't very complex but quite simple actually. The author's skillful writing is what makes this standout. The subplots like the ones involving the Reverend also added a nice touch to the story. All in all, it was a good page-turning read.

Can't wait to read the first book in the series!

Leave it to Nina to find another body, this time in her garden. With many people wishing Len, the amateur Shaeksperean actor dead, everyone around her is a suspect. Nina must once again team with with Harry to figure out who the murderer is so the show must go on.
Great second book in the series- i look forward to the next body Nina and Harry find!