I really enjoy this series but this one had Abby moving into Jessica Fletcher territory! Really nosy and doing things she knows she shouldn't! Also, she is getting awfully stubborn about everything--what a shame she has so many people who love and want to help her! I feel so bad for her! Thanks for letting me gripe! The mystery, itself, is a very good one,although there were a lot of characters to keep straight. I really liked how this incorporated and wrapped up some dangling story threads and brought some closure to some of her issues. As always, looking forward to the next one and hopefully a wedding!

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This is the thirteenth book in the author's Flower Shop mystery series. I've read the previous dozen in the series, and this is my favorite, thus far.

I believe it adds more layers to the main character, Abby Knight, than have any of the previous books in the series. I really appreciated that, as most cozy mystery series tend to get somewhat repetitive (and boring) after book number 6 or 7 or 8, etc.

Also unusual was that it's about half-way through the book before a murder actually enters the story. I found that a positive, as well, because it provided the author more time to develop the characters and the setting.

The only negative comment that I should perhaps add is this...
Towards the end of the book, and the solving of the mystery, I think the author rushed things a bit and got a little off-track from the (previously praised) rhythm of the book.

This cozy gets 4-stars from me, and I look forward to treading the next book in this series.

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Good story, but once again very wordy for me and I wish Abby would be stronger and take her life under control.

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