Lizzie's Little Mouse is a fun, cosy mystery. Book 6 in the series, with returning characters and a totally unexpected ending.

This was engaging, well-paced, and had a cast of wonderful characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC for my honest review.

This charming Amish tale centres around a New Orleans style French/Amish patisserie: The Plain Beignet, newly opened by Elizabeth Miller, ably assisted by her childhood friends Jane Bontrager and Eliza King.

Right from the get go, there is trouble at the bakery with a brick smashing a glass window on opening day. Tied to it is a chilling message: "You're not wanted here. This is a warning. Close your business or next time..."

Lizzie and her friends get caught up in playing detective, trying to figure out who wants to shut The Plain Beignet down. Other encounters with strange, mysterious men don't help matters either. Aiding Lizzie is John Bontrager, Jane's brother and Lizzie's grey tabby, Le Petit Souris, aka Little Mouse.

What will the friends uncover? Is it tied into past gruesome events at the former inn, now bakery. If so, how exactly? Why are Lizzie's closest mercantile neighbours, so unfriendly. Who is this mysterious Mr. Valentine who was asking so many intrusive questions?

The author has woven a charming mystery and tender love story into this novel. I don't like mysteries or murder tales in general, even solved murders: they give me the creeps. This was so gently woven with just the right touch of mystery that barring a tiny shiver, I quite enjoyed the book. Actual mystery lovers might find this offering a bore, but wimps like me will be enchanted.

I received an ARC for my reading pleasure, and the opinions expressed are my own.

This story centers around Lizzie and John. They have been friends for a long time. Lizzie has dreamed of opening a bakery with New Orlean's style French pastries. Her dream comes true but someone is set on putting her out of business starting the day of the grand opening. The bakery is vandalized more than once. Plus more mysterious things keep happening. There is a 100 year old murder mystery that happened in the building Lizzie purchased for the bakery. It was an Inn at the time of the murder. There is a valuable manuscript that many people are convinced is hidden in the bakery building somewhere. You'll need to read this book to see if the mystery is solved and to see if Lizzie and John have their "happily ever after". I really enjoyed this book and this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. #netgalley #lizzieslittlemouse #barbourpublishing

Lizzies Little Mouse is an Amish mystery story. Who wants to put Lizzie's new bakery out of business on opening day? Lizzie, Jane and Eliza work together and are living at Eliza's while the English police work to solve the mystery. I enjoyed this very much. The Amish in this book are a bit liberal compared to other stories I’ve read. The families are all concerned as any would be and do what they can to support the young ladies. The police are respectful of traditions as they investigate each incident. There are several suspects and the culprit is a bit of a surprise. I loved this book.
I received an advance copy through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is the first book I've read by this author. I enjoyed the character of Lizzie, who is so independent, caring, and quite determined. She had lots of motivation to succeed despite the threats to close her new bakery.

There is humor, danger, mystery, and an unexpected budding romance. The author did an excellent job of weaving some historical and mystery aspects into the story, keeping me engaged. I like stories with cats, so Little Mouse was a great addition. Made me laugh.

It's an exciting story with lots of twists and great characters with flaws and strengths. I gasped when I read some parts, laughed through others, and thought a lot about "who did it" until the end. It's not your normal Amish story—much more.

I received a complimentary copy from the publishing company, a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.

Lizzie's Little Mouse (The Heart of the Amish Book #6) by Anne Blackburne is a delightful, cozy mystery. Wonderful characters with Lizzie, John, Jane, and Eliza. Characters from previous books in the series make a reappearance. A totally unexpected ending.

Releases Apr. 1st. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

💗Review: Lizzie's Little Mouse

🍭Rate: 5 Stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🍨Praise: This is just the sweet refreshing romance/ mystery I needed! I have always had the most tender spot for Amish Romance and I was not disappointed by this beautiful quilted treasure of a book! Lizzie has the most sweetest soul! I wanted to jump into the pages and go to her French bakery and experience both her sweets and kindness!

🥞 It's nice to see a community such as Lizzie's be there for her and her time of need as well! Lately some books out in the world have neighbor against neighbor. It's nice to see neighbors being for neighbors!

😽 The kitty cats were extra bonuses! Lol they were the most adventurous addition to this whimsical and mysterious book!

🍰Characters: John was a perfect gentleman! It's nice to read a romance that doesn't have so much angst and makes your head hurt. This book had the perfect ingredients to make my mind feel at peace in a delightful manner! I was rooting for John and Lizzie the whole time! When obstacles hit these two they tackled it!

🕯️Extra/Tropes: This was just the book I needed for my future collection! I feel beyond privileged and honored to have read it early! Truly five stars is not enough! The author has a wholesome heart that is evident in each word, syllable, and moment!

🍪Romance
🍪Sweet Amish
🍪Mystery
🍪Must Read!

Loved reading the inspirational and engaging story. When Lizzie's business is attacked, Lizzie's friends and John rally around her to try to solve the mystery. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story.

Lizzie’s Little Mouse is part of The Heart of the Amish series. I believe it can be read as a stand alone. This story has a bit of everything a mystery, sweet romance and a cat that is special, I enjoyed this wonderful wholesome cozy read. Thank you to Barbour Publishing and NetGalley.

Such a well written cozy mystery by Anne Blackburne You will find it easy to fall in love with the characters and follow along with the plot. Who is behind the mischief that could cause Lizzie’s French style bakery to fail and why? Will she be able to figure out the motive before her dreams are ruined?

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

Amish book are one of my favorite genres.

I loved this one.

It was sweet, and wholesome without being afraid to tackle serious problems.

Highly recommend.

I was looking forward to a sweet romance and this book was definitely with a delightful mystery to solve, as well. What a delightful surprise that was! Lizzie is a fiercely independent Amish woman with a big, loving heart. When her dream to open a French bakery/patisserie is threatened she takes action. Thanks to her good friends and faithful cat, she successfully manages to solve a centuries old crime and save her dream. Enter John, her best friend’s brother who she is suddenly seeing in a different light. For his part, John is quite smitten with Lizzie and becomes her biggest supporter and protector. I enjoyed watching them work together and solve the mystery, al while falling it love. This book was fantastic. I’m giving it the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!

I have read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, but this could be read along.
Lizzie has completed her training and is about to open her New Orleans-style French bakery. Such an exciting time for this young talented women, and her future looks so bright.
When the grand opening tape is cut, things begin to go array, and it took to the end of the book for the answers to come. I didn't guess all that was about to happen or whom was responsible.
Love the friendships and caring here, and even how the whole church community rallies around her and helps looks for answers. Even the kitties are active in this read, and made me want one!
We are also offered some sweet romance, but there are obstacles here, can these two surmount all that is thrown at them.
I am now looking for the next book in this great series!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.

I So enjoyed reading my first book by this author. Love books with Amish characters having a cat who is a watch cat even made it that much better. Unfortunately it was the last last book in this series so now I’m excited to go back to read the series from the beginning,

I've read all the books in this series and wow! This one is my favorite!! It caught me from the beginning. And kept me guessing throughout the book. It's a great amish mystery, I enjoy reading this authors books. I can't wait to see what will be in the next book I'm thinking it will be about one Lizzies two friends Jane or Eliza, can't wait to see 😊
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Loved loved this one! Add in the mystery and bang it took off. I love that about a book.
The author did very well with the mystery part. I had fun with that as well. She was very at keeping the perp concealed until the end. Wow! I was so surprised when I found who it was! Nice job!
The cats are a nice touch of course and I loved Little Mouse.
I've never met two stubborn people more than I have Lizzie and John! Oh dear..sometimes I wanted to shake them to open their eyes up!
This was a great story and will be my favorite one of this series.
Lydia is still my favorite character and I love her wisdom. She makes me smile and laugh too. When you live as long as she has well you just gain that sort of wisdom and respect. Friendship too.
I finished this book late last night because I couldn't help myself. It was just sooooo good!!
I really enjoyed this story and hated to see it end.
5 stars from me for keeping my attention. Especially from the beginning! I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Lizzie’s Little Mouse by Anne Blackburne is the 8th book in The Heart of the Amish series. Lizzie does an internship in New Orleans and falls in love with French style baked goods. When the Petersheim’s decide to sell their bakery, Lizzie buys it and opens a French inspired bakery. On opening day someone throws a brick through her window encouraging her to close her bakery. Lizzie is not giving up on her dream so easily. Becoming an amateur sleuth with her best friend Jane ,her brother John, and with the help of her cat Little Mouse, can they discover who wants her to fail? Can they figure out the mystery surrounding her building? This is a wonderful series and they can be read as stand-alone but you would be missing some great reads!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author Anne Blackburne, Barbour Publishing Fiction for the Arc book. This is my honest review.

Very enjoyable story. It provides the usual characters for stories in this genre. We get a protagonist who doesn’t quite fit the molds of expected behaviors, But through a series of entertaining episodes, the story works well.

Lizzie was the new owner of her Amish New Orleans - Style French Bakery!
Lizzie had the whole town at her grand opening, she even had an eccentric English guest a Mr. Valentine, who spoke to Lizzie about the buildings' history, asked her if she had found any old documents or antiques and even asked her if she had a dog!
Another man, a Frenchman, told her that she was a fool for operating a French Patissere as an Amishwoman!
Then, while Lizzie and her friends were visiting, they hear a loud crash - someone had thrown a brick through the window!
There was a paper wrapped around the brick said " You’re not wanted here.This is a warning. Close your business, or next time someone could get hurt."
Lizzie, Jane and Eliza cleaned up and went home - Jane decided to stay at Lizzie's apartment above the shop that night but they were awkened by screaming near the stairway and Lizzie's cat, Little Mouse had gotten out and was chasing the intruder.
Who is trying to run Lizzie out and why?

I love Amish themed books and this is a great one to pick up. I enjoyed the characters. I want to read more from this author.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest opinion