This is a spinoff of another great series. I like that it has just enough mentions of those folks and circumstances, but we get to live Jazzi’s life in this series. I can definitely see traits of her adopted mom in Jazzi. I enjoy her relationships with all her friends and fur babies. I’m like Jazzi, I never would have guessed our culprit. I loved that! I received an ARC of this book, but my opinion is my own.

Belltower Landing is holding a Gentleman’s Bake-off with celebrity judges, book signings, and excitement galore. When a body is discovered as the winner is about to be announced, Jazzi Swanson knows she has to investigate, especially as her best friend, Dawn, found the victim. With suspects galore, will the killer be unmasked or will suspicion cling to everyone who had anything to do with the bake-off, including Dawn, their bookshop, and other locals who are desperate to move on?

This is the second book in Karen Rose Smith's spin-off Tomes and Tea mystery series, but although I enjoyed it, it fell flat for me towards the end. The killer’s motive was sound, but why voluntarily reveal an important clue only they knew about when without it nothing could have been proved? It is a shame because the back stories are entertaining, definitely held my interest, and ensured I want to know what happens next.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing/Kensington Cozies, but the opinions expressed are my own.

I would recommend this book. This a second book in a series. Its a sequel to another series. There is a good murder mystery tied to the book store Tomes and Teas and a bake off.

This one was pretty good, although parts of it seemed a bit repetitive. I’d say that it was probably better than the first one, though. Decent story

I enjoyed the first book in the series, so when I saw there was a second I jumped on it! I enjoyed being back in this world with the characters. The author does a great job with a unique premise, and those of us who love a book themed cozy will be so happy to see this series continue!

Such a cozy cute mystery- I didn't even know this was part of a series but I didn't feel like I missed out by starting on this one. Thank you netgalley!

Dawn are working to make a go of their book/tea shoppe. They are even helping to sponsor a looking cooking competition. Alas, everything goes awry when Dawn finds one of the contestants has been murdered. Jazzi has inherited her adopted mother's ability to solves crimes. The local detective warns her to keep her nose out, but she just can't help want to find who did it and ease the pain of her friend. A good second book in this series. Thanks to Net Galley for the arc.

I love this series and this latest book did not disappoint at all. Jazzie and Dawn end up in the midst of a murder investigation when Dawn is the one to discover the body. Jazzie is determined to help her friend overcome what she saw that night.
I love all the characters, the main ones and the supporting characters. Lots of depth to each. I enjoy the small side stories of their lives and am looking forward to watching some new romances bloom in coming books.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

I had not read any of the original series so this was new for me. I found it to be a fun, cute book. Jazzi is an interesting character and I would like to read more with her. I think I will now have to go back and read the previous ones.

This is the long awaited spin off from the Daisy Tea Garden Mysteries and it was well worth the wait. Daisy's daughter, Jazzi, takes center stage in book two of this delightful series. As always, the author imbibes every scene with layered characters and enough plot twists and turns to keep you guessing. And the setting delightful, a lakeside resort town in Belltower Landing, New York. You will find yourself caught up in this exceptional mystery from Karen Rose Smith, one of the most talented (and prolific) mystery writers around. Highly recommend. I predict this series will go on for a long time!

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Like her adopted mother in Pennsylvania, murders seem to have an affinity for bookstore owner Jazzi. The backstory in this new series seems pleasant and low key, and even though the murder is contentious it is not premeditated. The investigation moves along well with characters who seem to be ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. I enjoyed this one every bit as much as book 1 in the Tomes & Tea Mysteries.
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected e-file from Kensington Books/Kensington Cozies via NetGalley. Thank you! Available Apr 29, 2025
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Booked for Revenge is a cute cozy mystery. Despite her desire to not follow in her mother’s steps to solve crimes, Jazzy seems to end up in the middle of a murder yet again. I enjoyed reading and following Jazzi and Dawn as they work to solve the crime.

Well, there's something I seldom do. I read Booked for Revenge by Karen Rose Smith, the second book in a spin-off series, and I didn't read the first book or the Daisy's Tea Garden series where this came from. However, this cozy mystery works, with a strong cast, a little romance, and an amateur sleuth who is still struggling to find her place in the world after losses that left her reeling.

Jazzi Swanson lost her father when she was twelve, and a few years later, with her mother's support, searched for her birth parents. It was only semi-successful, but her mother, Daisy Swanson, was always there for her. Now, Jazzi has moved away from their Pennsylvania home where her mother runs Daisy's Tea Garden and has successfully assisted with a number of murder investigations.

Jazzi is the co-owner of Tomes & Tea, a bookshop and tea bar in rural New York. Her best friend, Dawn, is co-owner and they share an apartment and two kittens. They've been trying to increase events at the bookstore, and they're hosting celebrity authors who are judging the local Gentlemen's Bake-off. But, even on the first day, they observe judges and contestants arguing. Just before the announcements of the winning baker, Dawn finds a contestant bludgeoned to death.

Because of her mother, and her own experiences, Jazzi is used to death, but Dawn can't handle the interviews with the police and the pressure from her parents. Although Jazzi tries to stay out of the investigation, when Dawn has a panic attack and turns on her parents and Jazzi, Jazzi decides to step in. What harm can it do to ask a few questions?

While the mystery takes centerstage in the second in this series, following Murder Marks the Page, there's the possibility of romance for both Jazzi and Dawn in this one. The characters are well-developed, and readers will hope to watch both young women mature over the course of the series. While mystery readers who need to start from the beginning should pick up Murder Marks the Page, this cozy works just fine as a launching point.

Jazzi is a bookstore owner with her best friend Dawn in a tourist town. She has told no one that her mom helped the police solve crimes when she was young, not wanting to follow that same path. However...when murder occurs and impacts her friends she cannot help herself

#BookedforRevenge #NetGalley is the second book in a fresh new series.
Jazzy is living her life, enjoying her independence and being an owner in her own shop.
Things go wrong when a dead body is discovered, and a murder investigation uncovers some harsh feelings.
I like this series and I'm enjoying getting to know Jazzy in a new light.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.