Lori C. (dollycas) reviewed on 5/16/2016 + 704 more book reviews

Dollycas's Thoughts

I ate this mystery right up!

We are back in Cranberry Cove just in time for the Winter Walk. The mayor had this grand idea to bring tourists to town during the off season. Sadly he didn't get to see the fruits of his labor. As the parade is ready to start the horse drawn sleigh carrying him takes off. When the horses are reined in the mayor's body is found. In a unique twist both Monica's mother and step mother are at the top of the list of suspects. It doesn't help that a key piece of evidence is found on the family's cranberry farm. Monica finds herself trying to clear both women of the crime, landing herself right in the killer's sites.

You wouldn't think there would be much to be done to a cranberry bog in the winter but there is plenty to keep Monica's brother Jeff busy. Monica is baking everyday, the farm store is still open and she is selling things at the Winter Walk as well. When her mother makes a surprise visit and there are no rooms available at the motel or B&B's Monica finds herself with a house guest. She has been getting along with her stepmother but her mother's visit may mess up that relationship.

This was a fast paced mystery. The story never gets "bogged down", the pages were turning pretty rapidly as we reached the climatic end.

I really like these characters. They are engaging and believable. I love the relationship Monica has with Detective Stevens. They actually share information. Having both her stepmom and mom in town could really have gone wrong but the author really wrote the story is a wonderful way, even when another visitor came to town.

This is another delightful cozy from Peg Cochran. She even makes winter in Michigan sound like fun, with the wind blowing and the chill in the air. Bundle up and enjoy this trip to Cranberry Cove.

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