This was a very fast paced cozy and I absolutely loved it! There’s not much to say about this one, besides that you should definitely read it!

3.5 stars, rounded up

When Abbey is not busy sewing custom tote bags for her new business, she works part-time at the town’s Visitor Center. When one of the volunteers doesn’t show up for her shift, Abbey finds her body – and becomes the primary suspect in the woman’s death. She sets out to prove her innocence before she ends up in jail.

This is the third book in this series, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I like Abbey, but unlike other cozy MC, she comes across as more nosy than curious. At least she’s finally admitting to herself that her new business isn’t all she’d thought it would be. I love her aunt Sarah, and deputy Zach seems to be a good guy too.

I got more than a little frustrated with the sheriff and his single-mindedness, but was grateful for the deputies who were determined to learn what actually happened. As more was learned about the murder victim, more potential suspects were added to my list. I should probably have figured it out sooner, but I didn’t identify the culprit until just before it was revealed in the book.

With so many series ending after only three books these days, I’m not sure if there will be another book in this series, but I hope there is. I want to find out how the events at the end of this book work out :)

I’d forgotten how funny this series could be in places, and I also remembered what a smart kitty that Cheddar, the community cat was. He definitely knew what he liked or didn’t like. I was pretty sure I knew who was behind all the mysteries going on in the town. The ending was a really satisfying one and the very ending was really sweet too!

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

Shear Terror is the third book in the Sewing Studio Mystery Series. The main character, Abbey, does a lot in her community. The community plays a major role in the series. You really get to meet, and know, many of the people in the neighborhood. There are many female business owners who drop by Abbey’s aunt’s bakery (the bakery houses the sewing studio). Abbey needs these strong women in her life because she is a little clueless at times and makes ‘not so wise’ decisions. Abbey’s heart is in the right place, but she misses a lot of clues (mystery wise, and life wise) and acts irrational at times. The best part of the book, and series, is hearing about the community volunteering in different ways to help others in need. I also get a kick out of Abbey’s nemesis, Brooke.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for this ARC. I’m submitting my honest review and opinion. I will post this review to my Goodreads and Bookbub accounts now, & to my Amazon account on the publication date, 9/24/24.

Business and life is looking up in Hideaway Grove, so much so that Abby's growing her own business, and working a part time job to fund it. And then, then she finds Eleanor dead- killed with a pair of Abby's shears and pow- she's got to find the real killer. Luckily, she's got good friends and her aunt Sarah to help her sort out the truth about Eleanor. Cozy readers know that not everyone appreciated Eleanor's advice and that she wasn't always a nice person but murder? Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. It's classic cozy territory and while this is the latest in a series, it will be fine as a standalone. A good read.

I love this series, and this newest book did not disappoint at all. While I did figure out the mystery easily, it was a lot of fun going through the process of eliminating suspects with Abbey. The characters are enjoyable to get to know, and the plot moves very quickly with a little bit of romance sprinkled in. This could absolutely be read as a stand alone.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

I had a hard time getting into this story, im not sure why. The pacing is good, I wish there was more in depth on the characters. I knew who the killer was right off the bat, I thought it was very obvious what she was doing. It feels like there’s a limited settings & they go back & forth incessantly. #ShearTerror #NetGalley

I enjoy this series. I look forward to what happens next.

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

I enjoyed Dorothy Howell's other series, and this series is just as funny and entertaining. Abbey is a fun character, as well as the supporting cast.

Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington publishing for this ARC.

This is the 3rd book in the Sewing Studio series and I have enjoyed all three. This was such a fun, mystery read and I was able to complete it in 2 day. It probably would have been done in one sitting, but I did start it late one evening.

There are times that I like Abbey and then there are times that she gets on my nerves. I then have to remind myself that she is still young and is still discovering who she is. She is also working on growing her sewing business and trying to get financially stable which is stressful in itself . On top of that stress, she is dealing with being a murder suspect, so I can see why she is moody. I also didn't know what was going on with Abbey and Zack, did something happen between them since the last book?! There was no chemistry or connection! I do enjoy the characters in this series and can't wait to get to know them better.

Now let's talk about the mystery, it was interesting but I figured out who the murderer was early on. In fact there were a few things obvious in this book, I kind of questioned how the other characters didn't figure out some things. It was still enjoyable and I will continue to read this series.

I think anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries will get addicted to this series. I would have given in 5 stars, but since I felt that there wasn't much guessing on who the murderer was, I couldn't justify the 5 stars.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Dorothy Howell for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Shear Terror coming out September 24, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I have a couple books by this author, but this is the first one I’ve read. I’ve been wanting to check out this series. I love sewing cozy mysteries! A sewing murder is definitely wild, but I loved how fast-paced this book is. It’s a quick read. I thought the mystery was really good. Abbey is a fun character. There was something unexpected things. I would definitely read more books by this author.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sewing cozy mysteries!

When sewing shears engraved with her name are found in a murder victim’s chest, Abbey Chandler knows it is up to her to solve the murder.

Abbey Chandler is struggling financially, and to bring in some income she’s taken a job at Hideaway Grove’s visitor’s center. When one of her co-workers is found in the back, with a pair of sewing shears in her chest, Abbey becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Abbey doesn’t trust the sheriff to look for other suspects, so she takes it upon herself to find the killer.

I’ve read all three books in this series so far, and I was a bit let down with this one. I figured out the murderer’s identity and their motivation early on. Abbey comes across as a little self-absorbed. Her relationship or lack thereof with Deputy Sheriff Zack McKenna hasn’t really changed over the course of the books, until maybe the very end of this one, when an old co-worker of Abbey’s shows up in town. Not all the loose ends are resolved by the end. Overall, this book is a quick read, with a mystery that wasn’t that difficult to solve, and characters that didn’t hold my interest. Even though this book wasn’t for me, it may be for you. Not sure you want to buy? Borrow a copy from the library to see if this book is for you.

3/5 stars

This book was ok. I was bored through most of it, especially since I figured out who did it and why pretty early on, and then it was just frustratingly obvious from there on out. And then it left off on a cliffhanger! Seriously?!?

I think I might be alone in this, but Abbey made so many mistakes that no wonder she was suspected for this murder. It had me shaking my head. I have been reading this series and hoping as time went on, there would be more character growth from all the people in town. It felt a bit lacking, especially from the main characters. The biggest part of the mystery was not a mystery to me,.

Crafty Culinary Cozy
Ms. Howell's Sewing Mystery series draws one in and keeps you there. Abbey is starting over at her Aunt Sarah's small town. Her part time job is at the visitor's center and she comes across a body, becoming a suspect. She strives to solve the murder, support her best friend and deal with several obnoxious characters, while trying to start a business. Ms. Howell adds depth to her characters and creates scenes easy to imagine. I recommend for any lover of cozy mysteries.
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I would recommend this book. I would recommend this series. It starts with a body being found in the storage closet in the visitor center and Abbey is the prime suspect. She has to find the murderer to clear her name.

This was a fun book. It made for a nice relaxing evening in front of the air conditioner. I was really excited about the wedding dress (I hope that doesn't spoil anything!) I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

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The sheriff chose to believe the clueless hysterical twit who insisted that Abbey was washing blood off her hands instead of the tomato juice it really was. But there was no evidence either way. So Abbey investigates on her own with little help and lots of roadblocks. Engaging characters and lots of twists and red herrings. Good read!
I requested and received a free temporary EARC copy from Kensington Books/Kensington Cozies via NetGalley. Thank you

#ShearTerror #NetGalley is another fast paced cozy mystery that I enjoyed reading.
Abbey is trying to grow her custom tote bag business, but she still needs an income, so her job continues at the visitor center in her small town of Hideaway Grove.
Abbey makes a gruesome discovery and soon finds herself on the suspect list in an active murder investigation.
I like the colorful characters in this series, they add humor to this fun series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.