Carole J. (PianoLady357) reviewed Jealousy Filled Donuts (Deputy Donut, Bk 3) on + 157 more book reviews
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From the realistically accurate title to the creative use of donuts as a murder weapon, Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton thoroughly entertains. It's well written and clean, with good characterization and a vivid sense of place. While this third book in the Deputy Donut series easily stands alone, there's some interesting character development that makes the whole series compelling reading.
The Deputy Donut series started out very good and keeps getting better ⦠Maybe because I'm enjoying the character development of both major and secondary characters, but the murder theme in this story resonated with me also. I loved returning to the quaint town of Fallingbrook, Wisconsin, especially the Deputy Donut Café co-owned by Emily Westhill and her father-in-law. And how could I ever forget the âstarâ of this series, Emily's tabby cat, Deputy Donut himself (aka Dep). Their connection is precious and believable. Emily talks to her cat, expressing her feelings; I talk to my cat. Enough said.
The murder mystery plot is well crafted and not easy to solve, at least for me. Emily, the donut shop, and her friends all played important parts in the story. Even their past experiences as teenagers exploring the hiking trails around the falls came into play. The Fourth of July theme was refreshing, making this a great summertime read, or for any time of the year. However, I doubt that I'll ever look at patriotic celebrations and parades the same again. Just sayin'â¦
But my absolutely favorite part? The gradually building relationship between Emily and Detective Brent Fyne. This storyline tugs at the heartstrings, because Emily's beloved husband and Brent's partner was killed on the job a few years previously. Initially drawn together over their shared heartbreak, a subtle attraction has been steadily building while Emily is understandably hesitant about giving her heart to another police officer. But slow and steady wins the race, as the saying goes, and I hope that's what happens here. And did I mention that Dep is crazy about Brent, and vice versa?! I'll just say that the ending is very satisfying.
I thoroughly enjoyed Jealousy Filled Donuts and hope for many more stories in this series. Recommended to cozy mystery fans everywhere.
I received a copy of this book through the Review Crew. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
The Deputy Donut series started out very good and keeps getting better ⦠Maybe because I'm enjoying the character development of both major and secondary characters, but the murder theme in this story resonated with me also. I loved returning to the quaint town of Fallingbrook, Wisconsin, especially the Deputy Donut Café co-owned by Emily Westhill and her father-in-law. And how could I ever forget the âstarâ of this series, Emily's tabby cat, Deputy Donut himself (aka Dep). Their connection is precious and believable. Emily talks to her cat, expressing her feelings; I talk to my cat. Enough said.
The murder mystery plot is well crafted and not easy to solve, at least for me. Emily, the donut shop, and her friends all played important parts in the story. Even their past experiences as teenagers exploring the hiking trails around the falls came into play. The Fourth of July theme was refreshing, making this a great summertime read, or for any time of the year. However, I doubt that I'll ever look at patriotic celebrations and parades the same again. Just sayin'â¦
But my absolutely favorite part? The gradually building relationship between Emily and Detective Brent Fyne. This storyline tugs at the heartstrings, because Emily's beloved husband and Brent's partner was killed on the job a few years previously. Initially drawn together over their shared heartbreak, a subtle attraction has been steadily building while Emily is understandably hesitant about giving her heart to another police officer. But slow and steady wins the race, as the saying goes, and I hope that's what happens here. And did I mention that Dep is crazy about Brent, and vice versa?! I'll just say that the ending is very satisfying.
I thoroughly enjoyed Jealousy Filled Donuts and hope for many more stories in this series. Recommended to cozy mystery fans everywhere.
I received a copy of this book through the Review Crew. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Brenda H. (booksinvt) -
Jealousy Filled Donuts is the third installment in the Deputy Donut Mystery series featuring widowed ex 911 operator turned donut shop owner, Emily Westhill. Together with her father in law Tom and newly hired assistant Jocelyn, the Deputy Donut shop is gearing up for the Fallingbrook Fourth of July festivities. Emily is going to be driving the Royal court in her vintage 1950 police car which now has a gigantic donut on the top completely with flashing lights. However, the Queen of the festival, Taylor Wishbard not only shows up late, immediately starts sniping at the other members of the court and then refuses to get into the car claiming she must ride in her own convertible.
Later that evening Emily attends the fireworks with her close friends Misty, Samantha, Scott and Hooligan and witnesses a firework go off and kill Queen Taylor. Noticing that the firework was hidden in a stack of donuts she had arranged as a birthday cake for a young boy visiting her shop earlier in the day, Emily knows that the explosion was no accident. With the police naming plenty of suspects including herself, she must work against the wishes of Detective Brent Fyne to track down a killer.
Not only is Emily trying to track down Taylor's killer but she's also trying to figure out why there's a photographer stalking Jocelyn. Something is terribly off about Phillip Landsdowner, and even though she asks Jocelyn repeatedly why the man is following her and trying to take her picture, the young girl is obviously afraid and clams up.
A fast paced plot with likable characters and a vocal tabby.
I received an advanced copy of Jealousy Filled Donuts from NetGalley via Kensington Publishing. While not required to write a review I am happy to offer my honest opinion.
Later that evening Emily attends the fireworks with her close friends Misty, Samantha, Scott and Hooligan and witnesses a firework go off and kill Queen Taylor. Noticing that the firework was hidden in a stack of donuts she had arranged as a birthday cake for a young boy visiting her shop earlier in the day, Emily knows that the explosion was no accident. With the police naming plenty of suspects including herself, she must work against the wishes of Detective Brent Fyne to track down a killer.
Not only is Emily trying to track down Taylor's killer but she's also trying to figure out why there's a photographer stalking Jocelyn. Something is terribly off about Phillip Landsdowner, and even though she asks Jocelyn repeatedly why the man is following her and trying to take her picture, the young girl is obviously afraid and clams up.
A fast paced plot with likable characters and a vocal tabby.
I received an advanced copy of Jealousy Filled Donuts from NetGalley via Kensington Publishing. While not required to write a review I am happy to offer my honest opinion.
