This is part of a series, but it can stand alone, though there isn't as much backstory as I expected this far into the series. The pace is perfect for the cozy mystery genre, and there are enough red herrings to keep readers guessing. Crawford's latest is a quick, fun read overall. The recipes are a nice addition!

Once again an excellent cozy to be added to the series! Business partners and sisters, Bernie and Libby Simmons are up to their necks in a mystery again! They are delightful characters. Great story plot that keeps the reader guessing until the end. Wonderful! Thanks #Netgalley and #Kensington for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

I loved the setting and characters in this book. It’s got a surprising motive for the killings, one that was impossible to figure out earlier in the story. There is a section in the middle where it feels like the story is going in circles which just annoys me. But for the most part it moves along nicely. I enjoyed the bits about quilting as my mom was a quilter and it felt familiar. #ACateredQuiltingBee #NetGalley

I enjoyed this sweet and quick cozy mystery in the world of sewing. Who would have thought that a quilt circle could be so deadly.

Finished this delightful and cozy read in one evening. So very good!
It was a somewhat different read for me, and I actually figured out who did it early on, but I still enjoyed it.
Bernie and Libby are wonderful characters, and getting to know them was fun. I enjoyed sleuthing along with them. This was my favorite part.
Sometimes they made laugh and sometimes I just wanted to scream at them.
I had no idea this was in the middle of a series, but in my opinion, it could be read as a stand-alone. I'm always getting in the middle of some kind of series.
Here's a quote that I loved.
Sean raised an eyebrow. “Love. Money. They elicit powerful emotions. Add revenge,” Sean went on, “and you have the perfect trifecta for bad behavior.”
I still enjoyed it, and I highly recommend this novel. It's such a cute and fun read.
This book does have some nice surprises at the end. Ones that will make you want to drool and try for yourselves.
5 stars for a job well done!
My thanks to Netgalley and Kensington publishers for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review this book. All opinions expressed are mine.

Ms. Crawford's catering sisters Bernie and Libby seem to be drawn into frequent investigations. The catering job for the quilting group starts out with one of the ladies dead and another asks them to investigate. Surprise after surprise rocks the sisters' equilibrium, but they continue on, asking the advice of dad, a retired Chief of Police until they stumble upon the answers. Well played. Very enjoyable read.
I requested and received a NetGalley arc to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

Sisters Bernie and Libby run a bakery, and provide catering and their community. And while their food is always a big draw, it seems that murder follows them wherever they go. And this entry is no exception.

If you’re looking for a cozy mystery series with well developed characters, solid mysteries, full of red herrings and suspects, this is your series. Well, each one reads fine as a standalone comment having 16 books, previously published in this series, or you’ll be able to binge, read the entire series and catch up quickly. Then you’ll see why it is one of my favorite cozy series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

What can I say? It was super great. I was hesitant. The cover wasn't really appealing to me, but the synopsis sounded like a good read.

Glad I took a chance. It was a really, really good read. Well, worth the time. The synopsis is spot on.

Recommend.

Another winner-winner for "A Catered Quilting Bee" by Isis Crawford in the Mystery with Recipes series!!!!

This book is #17 in a cozy culinary series, and unlike many other books in the middle of a series there was not a lot of back story included here. I was confused about the first 25% of the book. However, it was a good book. The characters and plot are all realistic and believable. I wondered how the owners of a bakery could spend so much time sleuthing and not running their business. I love the threesome of Bertie, Libby and their father, retired from law enforcement. This would be a good cozy mystery to read if you’ve read others in the series. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

I thought when I got this book that it was the first in a new series, so I was really surprised to find out that it was a very long running series. I don't usually like to start in the middle of a series but I have to say I enjoyed this mystery. I will admit I definitely felt like I was jumping into the middle of a story, there is not a lot of background here, but it is a long running series and the pick was on me, that being said I was able to follow along and get a pretty good idea of who was who and what was what. I liked the main characters Bernie and Libby, who are sisters and have a retired police officer as their father. Love the bits and pieces of their, shop, catering business and food talk. This one centers around a group of quilters, another interest of mine so this had a lot going for it. Add a really interesting mystery and this was a good read. I would recommend this series, but if you haven't read it before, I would suggest you do what I am going to do, and go back to the beginning. Thanks to #NetGalley and #Kensington publishing for the chance to discover this series!

Loved reading this book and author. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend her and her books. I suggest reading in order

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my honest review. I enjoy quilting and the title grabbed my attention. This is part of a series. I haven’t read the others and will check them out. Two sisters who run a bakery/cafe and their retired police chief father solve murders. They investigate places that have police tape on them by breaking in. They handle evidence. I am surprised how the new chief of police turns a blind eye as they search. Lots of red herrings. I was surprised by the ending. When I got past their antics, I enjoyed trying to solve the murders. Cozy mystery!

A Catered Quilting Bee by Isis Crawford is the latest addition to this long running series.
Bernie and her sister Libby are creating a mouthwatering menu for the Longely Sip and Sew Quilting Circles first-ever exhibition hosted at the local library.
The quilting ladies are friends who may have more in common than fabric swatches and thread.
When a member is found dead, her death is ruled a suicide, but Libby and Bernie have their doubts.
When they are hired to look into her death, secrets are revealed and the truth finally surfaces.
This is a fun story to read, the sisters are funny as usual and their relationship with their dad brings the trio together as family and sleuths.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
#ACateredQuiltingBee #NetGalley

I loved every twist and turn of this suspenseful thriller. The main characters are ultimate heroes, strong and confident. I love how Ms. Craword makes you feel every emotion her characters feel. I can’t wait for more.

When netgalley approved my request for this book, it went right to the top of my reading list. I just love this series featuring sisters and caterers Libby and Bernie. When Ellen Fisher, a member of the Longely Sip and Sew quilting circle commits suicide, some of her friends don't believe it was a suicide and hire Libby and Bernie to find out the truth. This was a well paced cozy with a good solid plot and plenty of red herrings. I was very surprised by whodunnit. I enjoyed this book but it was missing some of the humor from previous books. I wish the girls Dad Seth, a retired cop, and Libbys boyfriend Marvin, a funeral home director, featured more in this story. My thanks to Kensington books and nergalley for this ARC to read and review.