Murder in Bloom is another fun cozy British murder mystery and part of a series. Sometimes you just want a murder to dig into.
Steph and Mouse are participating in a flower show competition. She is thrilled to be included in such select group of competitors.
Steph is also trying to connect with her birth mother which isn’t easy for her adopted parents.
Unfortunately, Mouse and Steph find a body and realize one of the competitors is a murderer. Will they find the killer?

I think this is book 3 in the series, but doesn't really matter, as I was not lost. Really enjoyed this one as a group of gardeners are working together to create a garden in a small space for a competition. When poison, murder and sabotage occur Steph starts by observing and keeping notes on who and what. Liked this one, and enjoyed following along looking for clues. Also like her dog Mouse. Would highly recommend, now I want to read the other books in the series. I am also a fan of the British tv show of Rosemary and Thyme. This is different but still had an echo of that show of women gardeners. Would recommend.

Steph has been invited to compete at the National Trust garden design competition. She's in prestigious company.

But some of these big names have rather an urgent need to win...

One competitor falls ill.

And then a body is discovered...

Another excellent addition to this brilliant series

#MurderinBloom #NetGalley is a wonderful addition to this series.
Steph is invited to participate in a prestigious competition and she's quite excited for the event.
Things soon take a deadly turn, and its up to Steph and her canine sidekick Mouse to put the clues together and identify the perpetrator.

I really like this series and I'm happy to recommend it to other readers.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

A Murderous Turn..
The third outing in The Gardener Mystery series finds Steph with a new but rather different commission. One that she absolutely cannot refuse - being picked to compete at the National Trust property of Coleton Fishacre. Despite the potential, things are soon to turn murderous and, once again, Steph finds herself donning her amateur sleuthing hat. Another nicely written and engaging entry to the series with a likeable protagonist, a nicely crafted cast, a well imagined setting and a solid cosy mystery at its heart.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this book!!

What a great book! I enjoyed this one a lot!!! I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters. Great writing style!! This was a first by this author for me but will not be my last!