Bear a Wee Grudge by Meg Macy is the 5th book in the Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery series, and another fun book. Sasha Silverman is the manager of her family's Silver Bear Shop and Factory, and they are all busy with Highland Fling weekend coming up. Before the Fling takes place, a man is found murdered and, and Sasha's dad is arrested. I really loved this book/series, and can't wait to continue Sasha's adventures in the next book. Not only is this book fun, it has a great mystery also. There are twists and turns around every corner. I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plot and characters. If you love fun cozy mysteries, I strongly recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

BEAR A WEE GRUDGE by Meg Macy
The Fifth Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery

Despicable Teddy Hartman is back in Silver Hollow causing more problems for Sasha Silverman and her family. No longer making bears, Teddy now runs a pet shop, with his equally nasty wife. Accusing Sasha's mom, Silver Hollow's new mayor, of corruption and various misdeeds the situation comes to a head resulting in Maddie punching Teddy and the Hartman's dog biting Sasha! Things go from bad to worse when Sasha's father, Alex, finds Teddy dead, with an axe in his back. A detective who also seems to have a grudge against the Silvermans is quick to arrest Alex, who is known for his proficiency in axe throwing and had been practicing for the town's upcoming Highland Fling games. Will Sasha be able to prove her father's innocence and clear her family's name?

Corruption, abuse, and conflict, a lot of conflict, drive the fifth Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery. Teddy and Lucy's slurs and bold faced lies, not to mention other unscrupulous actions combined with Detective Hunter's bias ratcheded up the tension, making me both angry and nervous. The reason's for Hunter's antagonism towards the Silverman's was never fully explained and it will be interesting to see if the subject is explored in further books. Negative actions by others was never fully explained either, leaving me wondering if it was just shoddy behavior or something more.

BEAR A WEE GRUDGE proves once again that family sticks together. Through good times, and bad times the Silvermans are there for each other, supporting, helping, and caring. They aren't the only family members doing so either! I love the addition of Gavin and Bonnie MacRae and hope we get to see more of this couple. I only wish I could have some of Bonnie's chocolate dipped shortbread.

BEAR A WEE GRUDGE is an anxiety laced mystery with a sweet little surprise at the end. I wish I could actually visit Silver Hollow, take a tour of the factory, get myself a wee bear in a kilt, some mead, and more of Bonnie's chocolate covered shortbread.

Bear a Wee Grudge by Meg Macy is the 5th A Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery series. It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series, but I recommend reading this cute series in order. Sasha Silverman manages the family’s teddy bear shop in Silver Hollow, Michigan. She is looking forward to the upcoming Highland Fling weekend. It is a first for their cozy village. The only bone of contention is the obnoxious Teddy Hartman who is determined to make life difficult for the Silverman’s. The family is checking out the festival grounds where people are practicing for the highland competitions. When Sasha’s father, Alex and Gil are hunting for a missing weapon, they find Teddy dead with an axe in his back. Detective Phil Hunter arrests Alex before forensics is even collected. Sasha must work quickly if she is to prove her father’s innocence. I thought Bear a Wee Grudge was well-written with developed characters. The pacing is a little slower in this story, but the mystery kept me interested. I like the setting of Silver Hollow. It is a charming small town with quaint shops and friendly residents. I love all their festivals and activities. I enjoy the teddy bear theme and camaraderie at the factory. The whodunit was a fun one to solve. There are a number of suspects to consider and clues along the way to help solve the crime. Sasha actively investigated the murder, and she asks good questions. There is humor in the story along with plenty of warm moments with family, friends, and Sasha spending time with her kind beau. Bear a Wee Grudge is a craicing good time with Highland Fling fun, tartan teddy bears, an axed antagonist, an indolent detective, a frustrated family, cruel chatter, a mean Morkie, and a sleuthing Sasha.

This is the fifth in the series. It is spring in Silver Hollow, MI and time for town is gearing up for the Highland Fling Festival. Teddy Hartman is an A-hole. He insults everyone and bullies them trying to get his way. No wonder his life is cut short. Too bad the number one suspect is Maddie, Sasha’s sister.
There are plenty of suspects because Teddy was such a loveable guy.

This book deals with revenge, domestic violence, and bullying. There are plenty of suspects. Let the investigation begin.

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

Spring is in the air and plans are being made for the first Highland Fling Festival to be held in Silver Hollow, Michigan. Sasha Silverman runs the family business after her parents retired and what a wonderful business it is. They design and sell teddy bears. Sounds innocent- bringing smiles to young and old with bears, bears, bears. Now, for the Highland Fling Festival bears will sport kilts. The push is on to make sure they make enough bears to sell at the festival. Before the fun can begin a very sour note shows up in the form of Teddy Hartman, a nasty former business competitor who is out to smear the reputation of the Silverman family and make their lives miserable. Before the festival begins a killer strikes when Teddy is found dead with a throwing ax imbedded in his back. Too bad Sasha's father is talented in ax throwing putting him in first place on the police list of suspects. Sasha knows full well that her father is no killer so, of course, she sets out to clear his name and catch the killer.
Every one of the, so far, five books in this wonderful series, is a solid stand alone mystery. The characters are well developed and are people I like to spend time with. The small town setting is just as a cozy small town should be. The Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear mystery series is one of the must be read series on my reading shelf. It never disappoints me.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book is the fifth in this series and it is 'beary' good indeed!
The characters were well written and the whodunit was top notch. It kept me guessing right up to the reveal.
A good solid cozy mystery and I look forward to reading further books in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book

I love teddy bears and I especially love them dressed for the season. In fact, my bear is dressed for baseball season in a Mariner's uniform and tomorrow she will be dressed as Mrs. Claus. I can totally imagine buying a theme bear in a kilt at the Highland Fling Festival and working at the Silver Bear Shop and factory would be a dream job.

Bear A Wee Grudge is the fifth installment in the Teddy Bear Mystery Series by Meg Macy. They are in the middle of setting up the booths and activities when a body is found in the bushes with a axe in its back. When Sasha's father is arrested Sasha sets out to find the real killer and get an apology from the police detective who doesn't appear interested in finding the real killer. She gets help from her boyfriend, his brother, her sister, and all the other merchants in town.

I enjoyed the book, characters, and Sasha's problem solving abilities. The only negative for me was that it seemed the author went into more detail than was necessary. Still a very enjoyable addition to the series.

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This is the fifth book in a series by Meg Macy about Sasha Silverman who manages her family-owned teddy bear shop, the Silver Bear Shop and Factory in Silver Hollow, Michigan as well as doing a bit of sleuthing. In this instalment, it's Spring and the first Highland Fling weekend celebrations are fast approaching in Silver Hollow village. Sasha is as busy as ever making bears adorned in kilts and other custom requests. But a rival, Teddy Hartman is in town and he's causing trouble for the Silver Bear Shop. He winds up dead with an axe in his back...

I jumped into this excellent series in Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder (book three) and I thoroughly enjoyed Wedding Bear Blues as well. Bear a Wee Grudge is very absorbing and easy to read and I think protagonist Sasha is a great character as she is personable, smart and likes to get things done. The mystery itself includes more than enough twists and variety to keep me guessing and turning the pages. A good bunch of people surround Sasha, and I especially like the teamwork in the shop. This is a great, very high quality, fun read, that really appeals as I'm trying my hand at crafting myself. I love teddy bears and I intend to catch up with the other books in this pleasurable and amusing series and have grabbed a copy of book one (Bearly Departed). I can’t wait to see what’s next for Sasha. Very highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Teddy bears in kilts?

Silver Hollow, Michigan, is a town gone mad for not just teddy bears but it's upcoming inaugural Highland Fling weekend. Sasha Silverman, who runs the, what else, teddy bear shop, is right in the midst of it. Hard not to be when her mother is mayor. Unfortunately, not only isn't Sasha feeling up to par but an ol' nemesis, Teddy Hartman, is back and doing his best to stir up trouble for not just her family but the town. Hartman and Sasha's father are reportedly long time business rivals and Hartman seems bound for revenge for some deals gone wrong for which he blames the Silverman family. Not only is his wife, Lucy, equally obnoxious but their little dog bites Sasha right after Sasha's sister has popped Silverman in the nose in anger at his innuendo and accusations. Soon after, as locals practice for the upcoming traditional games of a Highland Fling event goes on at the park, Hartman is found murdered.

Although I could see some initial interest being paid to Alex Silverman, Sasha's father, given his history with the victim, he seemed an unlikely suspect. Of all the characters in the book, a former lawyer, he seemed one of the calmest, most self-controlled and unlikely to resort to violence types in town. Yet, with the police chief out of town, he is arrested. Naturally, Sasha sets out to prove his innocence. If that uncovers the real killer in the process, so much the better. The detective in charge of the case seems useless and too fixated on her father to even consider anyone else.

So, why was Hartman at the park in the first place? Did he die there or elsewhere? What was that shadow seen around his neck in the evidence photos? Was his wife a victim of abuse? How many people did the Hartman's dog bite anyway? Will Sasha's boyfriend manage to finish up his business' wood crafting projects on time? How good at axe throwing was Lucy? How good will boyfriend Jay and his brother Nathan be at tossing cambers? What is a camber anyway? Why do they throw them for fun? What will happen to Lucy's dog? Will Sasha ever learn to wait on her back-up before charging in to accuse someone? What is wrong with her? And, finally, what surprise does Jay have in store for Sasha, not to mention what surprise she has for him? You'll have to read the book to find the answers to all these are more, such as how to outfit a teddy bear in a kilt.

Speaking of teddy bears, I need to go find out where I can find one of those adorable teddy bears in kilts. I'll do that while you add this to your "to read" list.

Bear a Wee Grudge by Meg Macy (Teddy Bear Mystery #5) 4 stars

Sasha Silverman, manager of the Silver Bear Shop and Factory is gearing up for the Silver Hollow Highland Fling weekend. Her boyfriend Jay is going to compete in several events and her dad is practicing his axe throwing when he is confronted by his old nemesis Teddy Hartman. When Mr. Hartman is found dead nearby, Sasha's dad becomes the number one suspect. Unfortunately, Teddy Hartman had too many enemies to count; can she solve the crime before her dad is arrested?

This was an enjoyable mystery and it is always a pleasure to visit Silver Hollow. The killer was introduced early on and while Ms. Macy threw in several red herrings, the person I picked was the right one (maybe??). I love the progress of the relationship between Sasha and Jay and am looking forward to a real Teddy Bear wedding soon.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.

Another pleasant cozy mystery filled with teddy bears. This one has the added attraction of their small town's version of the Highland Games. Haggis, hammer tossing, etc. It will keep you guessing, but with strong suspicions. Some charming surprises.

This book was hard to read because there was a lot of rage between the pages and all the characters are angry throughout the story. I almost put it down for good.

Sasha Silverman and her Silver Bear Shop are preparing for Silver Hollow, Michigan's first Highland Fling. When practicing for the Scottish games, a nasty character who has been present throughout the series gets killed and Sasha's dad is the prime suspect. Because of small town rumors of Silver Bear's "business rivalry" with the deceased, the idiot detective on the case is looking at no one but Alex Silverman, so Sasha once again gets involved to clear her dad's name.

The murder victim in this book is a total, if you pardon my language, horse's patoot. I have wanted to smack him since he showed up in the first book and I am sure glad he finally got what he deserved. Unfortunately, most of the characters as I mentioned were so angry (rightfully so given this blowhard and the rumors he fosters) that I was not enjoying this cozy mystery. It is effective writing for sure that the animosity was palpable but since I read these to escape what is already an angry and crazy world, having it leap off the pages too was a little much.

However, I always enjoy the teddy bear series and I do like the characters. I look forward to another in the series.

This is a fun series. I like the characters and the town. I did know one of the things that was going to happen with how forgetful one of the characters was behaving. The mystery kept me guessing..

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Teddy Hartman and his little dog have been pains to Sasha and her family; the dog even bit Sasha! Now, it's the Highland Fling Festival and someone has flung an ax into Hartman's back, killing him. Unfortunately, Sasha's father is arrested for the murder because not only was Hartman his business rival, he is also a champion ax thrower. Well, that can't stand so Sasha sets off to find the real villain. Macy is fond of puns and teddy references, which can get to be a bit too twee, but the underlying mystery is interesting. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. It might be the fifth in the series but it should be fine as a standalone.

Someone very close to amateur sleuth Sasha Silverman is accused of murder in Meg Macy's fifth Teddy Bear Mystery book, Bear a Wee Grudge. Cantankerous Teddy Hartman who readers have met earlier in the series is back in town, but not for long as his murder shakes up the town just prior to the inaugural Highland Fling. I love the main characters in this series. They are quite realistic and very likable. This storyline hits the target for a fun, intriguing cozy mystery. Love the news from Sasha and Jay Kirby!

'Bear a Wee Grudge' has a perfect blend of mystery, humor and romance. The characters are well drawn with flaws and all. This time Sasha's dad is the main suspect in the murder of a thorn in the family's side in previous books in the series. There is an intense quality that is resolved by the end, with some surprising news for the whole family. I am invested in the town of Silver Hollow and look forward to more.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

a new to me series but while I enjoyed the story and the some what cuteness of it , I just can't see myself going on with it at all . It was good but it just felt like there might have been something missing .

Okay. Nothing special. There continues to be not enough teddy bear content to satisfy someone who's in it for the cuteness. The mystery itself is decent, and the characterizations are adequate. But the writing is a bit flat.

Bear a Wee Grudge is the 5th book in the Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery series. This time around it's spring in Silver Hollow, MI and time for the Highland Fling Festival. Sasha Silverman runs the Silver Bear Shop & Factory, and as usual there will be a Silver Scottish themed bear for the festival. Things are awesome at the festival until some evil doer comes with an axe to grind (or throw, actually) and makes Sasha's father a murder suspect.

I enjoy this series for the setting, characters and cute teddy bear side theme. There's a nice mix of mystery and humor as well. Just what I like in a cozy mystery!

The mystery moves along at a nice pace in this newest installment. There were plenty of suspects and some great sleuthing moments. All in all, an entertaining reading experience!

The cover art for this book is great as usual! So cute!

I'm definitely hanging around for book 6...and the rest!

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

Bear a Wee Grudge by Meg Macy is the fifth installment of the cozy Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery series. Like most cozy mysteries each book of this series contains it’s own mystery within that will be solved so they can be read as a standalone or in any order if choosing to do so. However, there is some character development that carries over book to book for those reading in order.

The first book of this series introduced Sasha Silverman who after her divorce became the manager of the Silver Bear Shop and Factory which is like a build a bear type of business. Sasha’s parents own the bear factory in the town of Silver Hollow, Michigan but had retired from working the business turning over the day to day operations to Sasha.

Spring has now come to Silver Hollow, Michigan and it’s time for their Highland Fling festival. Sasha’s team have been working hard to come up with their Scottish themed bear to sell at their vendor booth. Things seem to be going great at the festival until Teddy Hartman, a rival in business, shows up causing problems. But it then goes from bad to worse when a axs tossing murderer strikes and then Sasha’s father ends up suspect number one putting Sasha again on the lookout for the real killer.

I have been following the Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery series from the beginning and while the aren’t as over the top quirky and humorous as I am normally drawn to I have found myself liking them more and more with each new installment. The characters in these are likable and the business of teddy bears of course is adorable. The pacing is a little on the slower side but with plenty of twists to each mystery to keep the pages turning. At this point it’s obvious I’ve become addicted and will continue on with the series.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.