I haven't read all of the books in this series, but I really enjoyed this one. It had me guessing until the very end.

This is a fun cozy mystery series. I really enjoy the characters and the progression of their relationships. The coffee/book theme can't be beat! The mystery had a few twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. I look forward to reading more books in this series.

I found this to be mediocre compared to the rest of the series. The story felt rushed and fairly obvious, but it was a cute Halloween cozy mystery. I did find the title to be a bit of a stretch though.

This is an adorable little cozy mystery that is perfect for autumn that will keep you entertained and intrigued until the very end. I loved trying to guess the plot in the story in the culprit and overall had a great time reading it I would highly recommend this if you’re into cozy mysteries of any sort and want a quick escape from the real world.

The characters in this series have many quirks. They are funny, intelligent, and at times far too nosy for their own good. Krissy always sticks her nose where it doesn’t belong. She jumps to conclusions faster than most people change their clothes. She also puts herself in danger more than any average person with a business to run, especially one as innocuous as making apple cider, should ever even conceive. This time the victim isn’t all that likable, but readers may find themselves feeling sorry for him. The suspects are everywhere, and most had good reason to dislike the victim and want him dead.

There are plenty of red herrings throughout this story, some go nowhere, but a few help solve the crime. There is action, usually in the form of Krissy getting into things she shouldn’t and causing trouble. The location is delightful, and the festival sounds like an enjoyable event, the apple cider sounds delicious, and the atmosphere is ripe for excitement and intrigue. The murder is pretty easy to solve. Of course, Krissy can’t stay out of danger and barely manages to not get killed.

This was a good cozy mystery. Nothing really stood out to make it amazing but its enjoyable and fun. It has everything you'd expect, a shocking murder, a meddling unlikely detective, and several people who could be the murderer. Even though its part of a series its fine to read as a standalone.

#DeathbyHotAppleCider #NetGalley

Death by Hot Apple Cider takes place in the fall - post Halloween and pre-thanksgiving.

Krissy is the co-owner of a book store and she teams up with the local library to work in the local festival. She provides the hot apple cider and an apple bob. Fun, right? Until a man who has made a pest of himself to a lot of people - including Krissy - bobs for an apple and never comes back up.

Krissy is the obvious suspect but she is cleared. Which is when she embarks on her journey to solve the mystery

This is a nice autumn themed cozy mystery. The main character Krissy was a bit annoying at times. Who gets pain pills for a sprained wrist? I also found it strange that she apparently thought both the doctor and pharmacy were out to get rid of her. The paranoia was far fetched. I liked the setting though and hope that Krissy settles down a bit for the next installment.

This was a nice cozy mystery! It is in a series that I haven't read but I did enjoy this one. I'll have to go back and read the others. Good characters with a fun setting and nice mystery. I would recommend!

Death by Hot Apple Cider is book nine in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson. I really enjoy this series.
Krissy has provided the cider for the autumn festival. When a town member drops dead after drinking her cider, she wonders if she will be blamed. Once she is cleared, she starts her own investigation,
There are plenty of plot twists and suspects that will have you guessing to the end. The main characters are likeable and relatable, Krissy is a loveable klutz that brings humor to the story. There is also romance and friendship. It was hard to put the book down.
I was given an ARC by Kensington Books via NetGalley for an honest review.

Krissy owns a bookstore cafe. It's about to be the Thanksgiving holiday, so her staff is participating in the festival and she is supplying the cider. It was a good time until someone who was bobbing for apples did not come up for air. I love Krissy but boy is she nosy. The characters are a bit quirky. The story is well written with some plot twists peppered in. I really enjoy reading this series. I would definitely recommend this book.

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I really wanted to give this one more stars, but in the end it was just an okay read for me. I enjoyed the setting and some of the side characters. However, Krissy (the protagonist) is god awful. She has zero chemistry with Paul (or any characters, to be honest). She is nosy. Obnoxious. Not very intelligent. Jumps to conclusions at the drop of a hat. That entire scene with the DR and Kevin where she demands to know why Kevin is at the DR's, and a bunch of other stuff that was SO very much none of her business really put the last nail in the coffin of this book. What more can I say...🤷🏻‍♀️

**ARC Via NetGalley**

Princess Fuzzypants here: Krissy has provided the apples and the cider for the apple dunk at the festival. Everything is going swimmingly until an obnoxious and bolshie local man drowns in the tub while bobbing for apples. Everyone who is watching is stunned. When the local doctor announces he thinks the man was poisoned, it sends shockwaves through the town. In spite of her good intentions not to get involved so she does not ruin her burgeoning relationship with cop, Paul, she cannot resist asking questions.

She becomes more invested when she learns the deceased had a podcast in which he threatened to bomb her store. It appears poison comes in various forms, not the least of which is hatred and intolerance, which the deceased had in volumes. She is then confronted with a nasty woman who held great sway over the victim and her group that would destroy anything they find offensive. Their list is quite extensive. They threaten her, the library and various others.

Krissy, it turns out, is quite adept at causing physical damage to herself with a little assistance from her cat. Her injuries do not dissuade her from digging deeper. What she uncovers could ruin more than one reputation. And when all the pieces fit together for her, it might be too late.
It is not a total surprise to discover the villains but there is still a nice twist.

Sometimes Krissy is known for doing things that are cavalier but she does acknowledge her faults. She never goes into dumb heroine territory which I appreciate. Four purrs and two paws up.

4.5 Stars

This is the ninth book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson.

This was a great read. I feel like the author is really expanding the world in order to bring about more cool mysteries in Pine Hills. Here we see Krissy Hancock paired with the local library. Somehow her cider gets poisoned and someone dies. Ugh. How unfortunate. But putting Krissy in touch with the library sure opens a lot of doors for new stories. Kinda really excited about this new avenue.

I loved following this mystery. The clues were planted so perfectly and I couldn’t figure out why anyone would go to such lengths to frame Krissy. Some of those characters I just waned to shake and say… “why oh why.” Stop messing with Krissy. I have been reading this series from the beginning. I just love it so much!

If you love a cozy mystery, definitely check this one out.

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. Opinions are completely my own.

This is my second read in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. I am enjoying this series.
In this one we find Krissy Hancock’s who loves books and believes in the power of books and who also owns a bookshop-cafe teaming up with the local library for a Fall Festival . Autumn is here and the towns folks are enjoying themselves anticipating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Krissy has supplied the apple cider for the Fall Festival but not all is as cheerful as it may seem to an outsider.
Could Krissy have poisoned a patron with her cider especially since the death is of a known rabble rouser known to cause trouble for the bookstore and library for supposedly carrying scandalous materials?
Well written. I enjoyed it.

Pub Date 26 Oct 2021
I was given a complimentary copy.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Censorship and cider, two things that do not go good together. Not that anyone in their right mind would think that the cider was bad or that the books which Krissy carries in her café bookstore were inciting unrest. An overly opinionated victim who was being made into a martyr make for many suspects and things get out of hand. Excellent story with a nice nod to the importance of respect for differences and individuals. Oh and the murderer, well, I had no idea so the red herrings were definitely well placed and executed.

The Bookstore Cafe Mystery series is one of my favorites. Krissy and friends set out again to solve the latest mystery. Even though Krissy's cider wasn't the cause of death, she's determined to find out who was involved. The characters are like friends and I do wish that I could visit and enjoy a cup of coffee with them.
The mystery was well-written and I had stayed up too late reading this one.

The town of Pine Hills, Ohio is having an autumn festival and Krissy Hancock's bookstore-cafe is supplying apple cider for the event. The staff are also volunteering to man the apple-bobbing booth. Everyone is having a great time until one of the apple bobbers doesn't come back up. Initially the cider is suspected of being poisoned, but that is quickly dismissed. The victim was a man, known for his outspoken comments about literature that promoted murder, sex and all sorts of scandalous behaviour. Krissy's store was one of his targets and when a local woman picks up where he let off, Krissy is pulled into the investigation, much to her boyfriend's chagrin.

This was an interesting story, particularly because of the theme of banning books. I found this to be a bit of a slower story, with Krissy asking a lot of questions and being reprimanded by her boyfriend, the lead detective in town. There are a lot of twists to this one, and a few suspects. The victim was not well liked, but by the end I did have some sympathy for him. Once again, Krissy sticks her nose in a few places that put her in danger and barely manages to not get killed. An interesting mystery that I enjoyed, but not as much as some others in this series. If you enjoy cozy mysteries set in small communities, mysteries set around festivals and are interested in why people want to ban books, pick this one up. 3.5 stars rounded up.

This is the 9th book in the series but only my second one to read. This was a fun cozy to read during the fall months of the year. The characters are interesting although a little nosy for their own good at times. The mystery is well plotted and paced with plenty of twists and turns. I am looking for to reading more of this series.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

Krissy is on the case after she witnesses a death that turns out to be murder. She must untangle a web of connections, mystery, lies and deceit to get to the bottom of things before the murderer sets their sights on her!