Brie Careful What You Wish For is the latest in the Grilled Cheese Mystery series by Linda Reilly. Once again Carly gets herself involved in another murder investigation, but with so many suspects will she be able to narrow it down to just one before becoming the killer’s next victim? Read Brie Careful What You Wish For to find out.
I loved getting to visit with the citizens of Balsam Dell again. I really enjoyed seeing friendships develop and deepen. I can’t wait to read what happens next with Carly and Ari and the rest of the Balsam Dell gang.

EVen if it's not my favorite it's an excellent cozy mystery full of twists and entertaining.
Linda Reilly delivers another excellent story that will keep you hooked and guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Great Culinary Cozy
Carly runs a deli focusing on cheese sandwiches with a crew of friends...but she is also too curious for her own good. When her delivery guy is accused of murder and she's sure he's innocent, she investigates on her own despite being told nor to. Well written with a twist or two. I recommend highly.
I received a NetGalley ARC gratis and am giving my opinion in the same.

Couldn't get into this one. Sad. Not sure what was missing as I like this series. But it just wasn't clicking for me. Sorry. But it could be great for everyone else so go buy it. The series is good so definitely worth your money

This is the fourth book in the Grilled Cheese Mystery series and is set in Balsam Dell, Vermont.

I like the concept, the “grilled cheese support team” and friends and family that help Carly.

This is the second book this month that I have read that concerns food delivery. Must be a popular concept.

I knew who the murderer was and I figured out the motivation. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages even though I was pretty sure who did it.

I was given an advanced copy by Netgalley and am not required to leave a positive review. This book can hold its own as a standalone.

Brie Careful What You Wish For
Grilled Cheese Mysteries, Book #4
Linda Reilly
5 Stars

Synopsis:

When a mean and quarrelsome woman is found murdered in her own home, most of the residents of Balsam Dell can only say feta late than never . . .

With the summer heat sizzling, grilled cheese restaurant owner Carly Hale is thrilled to have Ross Baxter delivering her sandwiches to local seniors. She’s never met a more polite or hardworking young man, and she brushes it off when one of her more difficult customers complains about him. But then Ross returns to the woman’s home to make another delivery—and finds her dead body. The police and half the town immediately suspect he killed her, so Carly steps in to investigate, determined to prove them wrong.

Carly soon learns that the victim had an estranged stepson and stepdaughter, both of whom needed her money to get their lives back on track. Worse still, in her younger days the dead woman had a reputation for preying on other women’s husbands, leaving broken marriages in her wake—and a list of suspects a mile long. But Ross’s fingerprints were found on the murder weapon, leaving Carly hungry for any clue she can find. Until she comes face-to-face with the killer, and realizes this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew . . .

Includes melt-in-your-mouth sandwich recipes!

Praise for the Grilled Cheese Mysteries:

“A complex mystery and yummy grilled cheese recipes. What’s not to like?” —Kirkus Reviews

“A delightful and determined heroine, idyllic small town, and buffet of worthy suspects make this hearty whodunnit an enticing start to a decidedly delectable new series!” —Bree Baker, author of the Seaside Café Mysteries

“Masterful misdirection coupled with a pace that can’t be beat, Linda Reilly has grilled up a winner for sure!” —J. C. Eaton, author of the Sophie Kimball Mysteries, the Wine Trail Mysteries, and the Marcie Rayner Mysteries

“A well-crafted and fun start to a new series! Carly and her crew serve mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwiches while solving crime in a quaint Vermont town. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and guessing the killer to the very end.” —Tina Kashian, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries

About the Author:

As a child, Linda Reilly practically existed on grilled cheese sandwiches, and today they remain her comfort food of choice. A member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Cat Writers’ Association, Linda is also the author of the Deep Fried Mysteries and the Cat Lady Mysteries. Linda lives in southern New Hampshire with her two feline assistants, both of whom enjoy prancing over her laptop to assist with editing. Visit her on the web at lindareillyauthor.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/Lindasreillyauthor/. She loves hearing from readers!

Review:

The characters are well rounded and well developed. When Ross Baxter goes to deliver lunch to an unhappy customer he finds the woman dead. Carly has to find out who killed her and why. Will she find out the truth before Ross gets arrested?

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift through and suspect to consider.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. Give it a try, you will enjoy it.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Beyond The Page, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

Great read. Part of series. Always makes me hungry when reading. Likable characters. Recommend reading other books in series

unpleasant-victims, recipes, small-business, small-town, Vermont, friendship, restaurant, amateur-sleuth, local-law-enforcement, local-gossip, murder, murder-investigation, family, falsely-accused, relationships, relatives*****

Everyone in the town was real but nice. Except for the 'victim'.
Carly was widowed young, returned to her hometown, opened a specialty sandwich shop, and has a local teen as her delivery person. The young man was in the wrong place and time, so he became the prime suspect. Despite warnings by local cops as well as some of her friends, Carly gets involved in the investigation to exonerate him. Let the gossip and more get aired! Plot twists and red herrings abound to make it a really interesting read. Enjoy the recipes, too!
I requested and received a temporary EARC from Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you!
#GrilledCheeseMysteriesBk4

Another great installment of the Grilled Cheese Mystery series has left me hungry for more!
There are a lot of things that I liked about this series, but I think the common denominator between them is the great character writing Reilly has in this series. We have some continued drama with our existing characters (including some progression between Carly and Ari’s relationship ☺️), but the best sign of good writing to me is an author who can establish new characters as possible regulars in the series. There are a few new people in this edition I’d love to read more of, especially Tara.
The only part I was slightly bummed about was that there wasn’t as much Grant in this book, but…it seems like there might have been some teasing about him for later??
I hope this series continues to see how these characters continue to grow and build each other and their community!

Teenager Ross Baxter starts up a food delivery service for seniors to earn money for college expenses. One of his customers is a cantankerous woman with constant complaints. When Ross finds her dead body during a delivery, he quickly becomes the main suspect. Carly is convinced Ross is innocent, and despite trying to stay clear of any more murder investigations, finds herself ferreting out clues to clear young Ross's name. This was a fast paced mystery with plenty of red herrings. I was very surprised to learn the identity of the killer. Boy, was I wrong! I enjoyed this book and found myself craving yummy grilled cheese sandwiches throughout!

What could be cozier than a mystery involving a grilled cheese restaurant? This book (and the previous three) are exactly what cozies are meant to be. Carly is a strong, capable business owner & accidental sleuth because murders keep involving her restaurant. This is probably my favorite of the series, it has such a crazy ending/motive for the murder.

A bonus is there’s some delicious sounding sandwiches that will make you very hungry!

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Read if you like:
* Bake Shop series by Ellie Alexander
* Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss
* Ice Cream Shop series by Meri Allen

Brie Careful What You Wish For is book #4 in the Grilled Cheese Mysteries series by Linda Reilly.

Another tasty tale in the Grilled Cheese Mystery series. This book has everything I like, great characters, great friendships, a cute pet, a bit of romance, and an interesting mystery. Then there are in yummy recipes at the end. I always end up eating grilled cheese sandwiches after reading this series. I look forward to the next book!

Thank you to the author, Beyond the Page Publishing, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I have been enjoying the Grilled Cheese Mystery series from book 1, Up to No Gouda, so I was delighted to learn there would be a fourth installment. It's been a long time coming since there was a change in publisher, but it was well worth the wait. I really enjoyed Brie Careful What You Wish For, by Linda Reilly.

It's summertime in Balsam Dell, Vermont and Carly's business is going strong. Soon-to-be college student Ross Baxter has started his own business delivering food from various restaurants to senior citizens, and Carly's Grilled Cheese Eatery is one of those establishments. Unfortunately, things go awry when a dead body is found and Ross is the prime suspect. Much to the dismay of her loved ones and of the authorities, Carly is confident they have the wrong person and she is determined to find out who the culprit really is. Carly has in the past found herself in some dangerous situations. Can she get to the bottom of this latest investigation before she or anyone else gets hurt?

I had fun visiting Carly and her friends again in Balsam Dell, Vermont. It was like coming home to my own friends. Grant remains my favorite of her employees, but even as Carly's business grows, all of them are very likeable. I also enjoyed visiting with her neighbors and boyfriend again. It was wonderful to see that there is still room for the introduction of new businesses. The setting is growing, while maintaining a cozy feeling.

The mystery is strong, with plenty of suspects who have motives and opportunity. I did have a hunch who the culprit was not long after that character was introduced. My guess turned out to be correct, but it was just that - a hunch. There was something I picked up on early that Carly didn't at first, but it certainly wasn't concrete proof this person was the killer. It was fun to see the mystery unfold as Carly was doing her sleuthing.

While I do enjoy the self-contained mysteries, it's the subplots with the main cast of characters that really hold my interest throughout the series. In this installment there are a few storylines that progress. One of them was bittersweet for me, but I'm happy for all of the characters as they move on in their personal and professional lives.

There are a couple of recipes for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches at the end of the book. This is one type of culinary cozy I can handle. Grilled cheese sandwiches are typically simple to make, versatile, and comforting.

I really hope there will be a fifth installment in this series because I will definitely read it. I'm excited to see where the characters' lives will take them next and what their next mystery will be. Despite the growing crime rate, I still find Balsam Dell to be a cozy town that keeps me coming back.

If you are up-to-date with this series, then Brie Careful What You Wish For is definitely one that you'll want to pick up as well. It releases today, April 9, 2024. If you haven't read any books in the series yet, I highly recommend beginning with Up to No Gouda, which is the first one. You will enjoy getting to know the town of Balsam Dell and all of the characters who make it feel so cozy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book. Thank you also to Linda Reilly and her team for choosing my suggestion for the title, Brie Careful What You Wish For. It is an honor to be a part of this series in this way! All thoughts and opinions expressed in my review are my own.

An ooey, gooey, delicious mystery.
I really enjoy this series.and the fact that cheese plays a role just makes it even better~ How yummy can one! series get? Can’t wait for my next serving as each and every entry has as solid whodunit with a side of cheese! YUMMMM

This is the first time that I have read anything by this author, having not heard of this culinary mystery series before. I have to be honest with you, what drew me to Brie Careful What You Wish For, aside from the rather charming cover (Yes, I do judge books by their covers.) was the fact that the main character in the book, Carly Hale, operated a grilled cheese restaurant, and recipes were promised at the end of the story. I am an avid fan of grilled cheese sandwiches of all kinds, like books that offer recipes, and am rarely let down. That is until this one, where only two were provided, neither of which, alas, really blew my skirt up, but I digress.

One thing that I didn’t like about this book, besides the cutesy title, was the repeated mention of the pandemic. First of all, I think in the long run that’s going to date this book. Second, I think that is a time that is best left behind all of us, so mere mention raised my hackles just a bit. I’m also wondering how she manages to stay in business considering she gives away so much food, I know, it’s fiction, but that annoyed me because it seemed as though she gave away more food than she sold, and I found that unbelievable.

All of that said, the book is nicely paced with largely likable characters in a vibrant setting. The mystery is a good one, and I was surprised by the culprit, something I always find pleasing. I found the restaurant setting to be a lot of fun. I enjoyed reading about the customers, the goings on in the kitchen, and all of those delicious sounding grilled cheese sandwiches.

I would have appreciated (and this is not just limited to this book, but most books in general) a listing of characters at the beginning of the book to refer back to during the course of my reading.

All in all, I think this is a good, solid, four stars, and I would recommend it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Beyond the Page publishers for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was so happy to see this series picked back up since I’m sure the author’s got more stories to tell about these characters. I was really pleased with the outcome of this book as far as Carly and Ari’s relationship went. As for the murder, I was totally surprised at the reveal and its why of it as well.

Carly’s got an amazing team working for her and now maybe she won’t have to worry so much when it’s time for Grant to head off for culinary school. I can’t wait to read more in the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

This is book four in the series A Grilled Cheese Mystery. I highly recommend this book. Linda Reilly does a great job of writing cozy mystery books. I have enjoyed all the books in this series.
Carly Hale runs a restaurant that specializes in grilles cheese sandwiches.
Balsam Dell, Vermont is where she calls home.
This time Carly must figure out who killed a woman who happens to be a not so pleasant person. Ross has been delivering orders from her restaurant. The one customer is not so nice to him and when she turns up dead fingers are pointed at Ross. Carly, knows she has to clear his name.
This mystery has twists and turns and kept me guessing who the guilty person was.
I like the way the characters interact, and this adds so much to the mystery.
Thank you #NetGalley, Linda Reilly and Beyond the Page Publishing for the copy of Brie Careful What You Wish For. This is my personal review.

This is the fourth book in the Grilled Cheese Mystery series. I've read all the prior books, but I think it would be easy for new readers to jump right in with this one. Carly Hale has been a widow for two years and is trying to move on in her life with a move to Balsam Dell, Vermont and opening a grilled cheese restaurant. The restaurant is doing well, and her employees have become friends. Carly works out an arrangement with a young man raising money for college by delivering food to the elderly to include her restaurant as one of the participating eateries. Things go well until Ross finds the body of a difficult customer when delivering her lunch and becomes the prime suspect in her death. Against the objections of her friends and the local police chief, Carly is determined to find the real killer. I think it's interesting that Chief Holloway is adamant that Carly stays out of it but doesn't seem to do much investigating on his own unless Carly brings information to his attention!

I have enjoyed all the books in this fun culinary cozy mystery series, and this one is no exception. I like that her boyfriend, Ari, strikes a balance between worrying about Carly and supporting her in her sleuthing. The victim had plenty of enemies and Carly doesn't see the harm in carefully questioning them to look for motives and challenge their alibis. I was very surprised when the identity of the killer was revealed, so I would have found myself in a risky predicament, just like Carly did! I really enjoyed the overall ending to the book and look forward to more in this series. Beware that the wonderful descriptions of food and the recipes at the end will make you hungry!

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing. My review is voluntary and unbiased.

This is such an enjoyable series and this book was. great addition.
Carly and her friends jump into some sleuthing when their kind delivery boy is questioned for the murder of one of his regulars. Against the warnings from the chief, and some family members, the Carly is determined to get to the bottom of the murder. But asking too many questions can also lead to danger.
The characters are awesome, like old friends you want to hang out with. The sandwiches also sound delicious.
Great story for lovers of cozy mysteries.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

These books just keep getting better! When an elderly customer is found dead by a young delivery driver, Carly Hale once again finds herself unofficially investigated the murder. The characters in the series continue to evolve as Carly continues to build a new life for herself.