In this sixth addition to the House Flipper series, Whitney and her cousin Buck acquire a fire house and a townhouse to renovate. However, many twists and turns add stress to the projects. When a woman in a neighboring townhouse dies under strange circumstances, there is no shortage of suspects. In addition to seeking out clues to the death, Whitney and her cop boyfriend Collin prepare for their wedding. The characters are interesting and each one is described and developed well. The fire house concept adds interest to the story, as do the food descriptions and wedding preparations. My one complaint is the lengthy descriptions of settings and the construction projects, which sometimes read like a travel brochure or technical website.

Although this is part of a series, it works well as a standalone. Readers who enjoy a cozy mystery, without overt violence, strong language, or intimacy will find this an engaging read, especially if they like extensive details.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I like the premise of the book, but the mc got on my nerves. At one point she tells a grieving family member that she has the right to get in his business and interrogate him. What? Since when?

"Four-Alarm Homicide" is the sixth book in the House Flipper series. I have only read one other book in this series, so far, and enjoyed it enough that I kept my eye out for this one. And I was disappointed!

Whitney and Buck have their hands full this time with not one, but two, remodels. First, there's the firehouse that Whitney wants to renovate in time to use as a wedding venue for her and Collin's upcoming nuptials, and then there's the half a duplex nearby that they decided to save for further neglect.

So, with two rehabs underway and a wedding to prepare for, there's not much time for doing anything else. But when the duplex is vandalized and someone starts a fire in the firehouse, Whitney will have make time to track down the criminal that's targeting them or she may not actually make it to her wedding!

Even though the book is part of a series, it works fine as a standalone. But if you're following the series, it's enjoyable to get updates on what's going on in the lives of Whitney and Buck's friends and family. And the mystery was an intriguing one to try to solve as well. I look forward to reading the next story in the series!

Thank you to Diane Kelly, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

This is a delightful cozy mystery series and I think this novel is a great addition. I loved the house flipping tips spread throughout the story and thought the plot was very intriguing.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a fun mystery for me to jump into this cozy mystery series and it's always fascinating when authors do the POV of an animal that is always an intriguing perspective. I loved how the plot wasn't rushed and I didn't guess who did it until the end.

I love these cozy mysteries. I look forward to reading more from this author as this was my first book from Diane Kelly. I loved all the characters and the storyline. I laughed several times in this book. I would definitely recommend this book.

Whitney and her cousin Buck decide to buy an old Fire Station in the neighborhood of Germantown in Nashville. While they are checking out the station and making plans for the renovation, a lady from the street over comes and asks them to look at a townhome on her street and see if her own home was in any danger. The former owner of this townhome has died and the place had deteriorated. No one is taking care of it. Buck and Whitney decide to make an offer to the children. The kids are greedy and not happy after they sell the home. When the neighbor dies, Whitney steps in to find the killer, especially when she becomes a suspect.

I love cozies and this one is very entertaining. The method of murder is unique and there are so maniy suspects. Such a fun escape.

This is a good, relaxing read. It gives the reader a look into the world of those who like to "flip" houses and the challenges they face. The characters are relatable and the action moves at a nice pace The ending may surprise you, but as it is the norm in cozy mysteries, it has a happy ending. The cats in the story add a nice touch.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC for an honest opinion that is all my own.

I have to say this one was my favorite of The House Flipper mystery series. But Whitney and Collin don't get credit for solving this mystery, that goes to Whitney's cat Sawdust.

The 6th in the series, this is the 2nd book in the series I’ve read. Cousins Whitney and Buck are back in action, flipping a fire station and townhouse. When someone connected to one of the properties is found dead, Whitney begins investigating the death. With plenty of suspects and motives she is trying to solve the crime, finish the renovation and plan her wedding all at the same time. The resolution was a little unexpected but that’s what I liked about it.

Too Many Suspects

This is a delightful cozy mystery set in Nashville. Whitney and her cousin Buck are house flippers. They buy an old firehouse and also find a fixer upper townhouse that an elderly lady in the other half talks them into buying and fixing up. They have one catastrophe after another, almost give up and finally solve the mystery of who is vandalizing the houses and why an elderly owner of one half of the townhouse suddenly dies of a mysterious malady which points to murder.

It was a short and delightful read in between more serious historical fiction books. I enjoyed the side trip and would recommend it for an evening of entertaining reading.

Thanks to Diane Kelly for writing the story, St. Martin’s Press for publishing it and to NetGalley for providing me with a copy to read and review.

I have read many Diane Kelly books but not one from this series. As always, this one is fun and has what I call all the “elements” of a cozy, an amateur sleuth, a handsome cop boyfriend, and some nosy friends. Having a steel-toed, sawdust-covered, amateur sleuth makes it have a different bit of a flavor. Redoing or “flipping” a firehouse gives it some variety too.

The best thing I can say about this cozy is what I have to say about the author. There isn’t one of her books I’ve read that I didn’t enjoy. It doesn’t make a difference which series it is. She makes them fun, clean, and enjoyable. I’m not sure how she does it, but she seems quite adept at making each one a stand-alone. And…if you are like me, always anxious to find an author you enjoy, she’s prolific!

I love cozy mystery and this one doesn’t disappoint. Whitney is inquisitive, perceptive, believes in progress as well as preservation, and doesn’t like to be the center of attention. She is engaged to Collin Flynn, a police homicide detective. He is intelligent, has a strong work ethic, a strict moral code, and has recently taken up trail running. Buck has a great sense of humor and handles a lot of the heavier work. He also helps with the wedding planning. Like the Mountain Lodge series, this series has features cats with Whitney’s cat Sawdust’s thoughts being interspersed throughout the book in a few short chapters. While they aren’t necessary to the story line, they provide some humor and insights that made them enjoyable.

I was immediately drawn into the story and the main characters were likeable and relatable. The plot had a few twists and turns and the characters were emotionally rich. By setting this series in Nashville, the types of buildings available for flipping are varied and the descriptions of the firehouse and townhouse made them easy to visualize.
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I love Diane Kelly's Mountain Lodge Mystery series, so I grabbed this one even though I haven't read the previous books in the series. While I do feel I missed some of the backstory, I was able to quickly learn the characters and also love them. This was a great cozy mystery, and I will find time to go back and read the ones I skipped!

I love a cozy mystery! So add in a cute cat, an intriguing setting, and compelling characters? I’m in! I would recommend to other fans of the cozy mystery genre!

I just reviewed Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly. #NetGalley. I enjoyed this book very much. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a murder mystery.

Love the story it had great characters and a fun read. This author keeps the stories going and keeps the reader wanting more.

This is a great cozy mystery! It's full of twists and turns and will keep you guessing until the end. I loved it and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good cozy mystery.
I received a complimentary copy from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Whitney and her cousin Buck are refinishing an old fire house is when they are approached to clean up a town house around the corner. Many neighbors are interested in buying it, but the owners are being stubborn. Then murder! Does someone want the house so badly that they would kill for it?

The latest House-Flipper mystery finds Whitney and cousin Buck buying a fire station with plans to renovate it into living spaces. They end up taking on another project when a nearby homeowner begs them to renovate the adjoining townhouse. They agree, but find themselves embroiled in another mystery when she mysteriously dies.

Overall, I enjoyed this one. I do think it took a little too long to get to the true mystery here. This did take a lot of set up but I feel like some of it could have been condensed into pre-book plot that is briefly explained. We don’t have many Sawdust chapters here, which was fine with me as I don’t feel like those add much. This one does end on a positive note though as we get to see Whitney and Collin’s wedding!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.