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One of the things I really enjoy about this series is the "it takes a village" mentality with solving the murders. Lindsey is never making crazy decisions to question a possible killer on her own, she always has support from her friends and family. The characters are entertaining. When it comes to the murder, this is a story where everyone really does have a reason not to like Vivi Lemonberry which will keep you second guessing who you think did it. Another great additions to the Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries.
Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the Advanced Copy.
#MurderattheLemonberryTea #NetGalley
Lindsey Bakewell owns the Beacon Bakeshop, a bakery inside a delightful lighthouse that sits on the edge of Lake Michigan. She's excited because a British celebrity baker, Vivi Lemonberry, is coming to her shop to bake Vivi's famous Bakewell Tart as part of a promo for her new cookbook. She's had her share of scandals, but is now ready to start anew with a new attitude as well...but it doesn't last long. Lindsey soon finds out that Vivi is a diva of the first water and expects Lindsey to change everything to her own specifications. This includes banning Welly, Lindsey's beloved Newfoundland, from his home until she leaves.
On top of this, Rory, Lindsey's love, also moves out because Lindsey's best friend, Kennedy's family, is coming to stay at the lighthouse -- her grandmother, mother, and sister Pippa. This is almost as complicated as it gets, until while filming, a woman comes up and slaps Vivi, sending her off in hysterics, not to return.
Now everyone wants to know where Vivi is, and when -- or if -- the show will continue. Unfortunately, while learning to scuba dive with Rory, Lindsey is thrown into a terror by finding a body just below the surface of the water. Now there's a search for a killer, and even the police are so stumped that Sergeant Murdock has asked for Lindsey's help. What else could go wrong?...
This is the sixth book in the series and I have read them all. I have also loved them all. This one has just as much appeal as all the others. While the search is on for a killer, it's obvious that the murderer has intended to frame someone else, and that doesn't sit well with Lindsey or her friends. Unfortunately, Kennedy's sister "wants in on the action", which doesn't sit well with Kennedy, but what can she do?
Once they start investigating, they discover that everyone has secrets. But which ones led to the murder? And with so many people with motives, how to sift through the suspects to find out who had the nerve -- and anger -- to kill in such a fashion?
The book is filled with enough intrigue, secrets, and lies to keep anyone interested, but there are not so many people that you can't keep the suspects straight. I pretty much had most of it figured out before Lindsey did; but in the end even I was surprised by the whole truth.
At the last, we are given a wonderful ending that leaves us wanting to read the next book in the series right now. I am not-so-patiently waiting for that! There are also some yummy recipes in the back on the book that I can't wait to try. Highly recommended.
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
Lindsey and her friend Kennedy are hosting a television filming for a British baking series. Unfortunately, the famous baker is a total diva with a scandal filled past. When murder follows there are too many suspects. Kerpin me guessing till the bitter end. Excellent
Another fun story in the cozy mystery series of Lindsey the baker. Living in her lighthouse and running a bakery, she is talked into allowing British baking sensation to her place to be filmed together. When the guest baker doesn't show, everyone does what they can. Next day, while scuba diving with her boyfriend, Lindsey finds the body of the baker under the pier. Lots of suspects and red herrings to go through. A fun read and hard to put down. Also love her dog. Highly recommend.
#MurderattheLemonberryTea #NetGalley is another addition to this series that is written by Darci Hannah.
Lindsey owns a bakery in a lighthouse, which sounds amazing and I would live to visit it.
As she prepares to host Vivi Lemonberry, a British celebrity chef, but she puts a sour taste in everyone's mouth.
From talking down to her assistant to banishing Lindsey's dog from the bakery , Vivi leaves unpleasantness wherever she goes.
Someone has had enough of the chef's bad attitude and silences her, forever.
Join Lindsey and all her friends as she works relentlessly to find the answers before she finds herself locked up for the divas death.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah is a great culinary cozy mystery that is the sixth book in A Beacon Bakeshop mystery series.
I have really enjoyed all six books thus far in this adorable series. Lindsey and this great cast of characters that are part of this adorable town, Beacon Harbor, right on Lake Michigan make for a wonderful series. If one is an amateur sleuth, they should know that they cannot host a polarizing celebrity chef…things will go awry.
A lovely cozy mystery that is a great addition to a wonderful series.
5/5 stars
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