On Flashback Fridays I will share with you the books I missed when they were first
released that have been screaming at me from my To-Be-Read bookshelf.
by Sheila Connolly
Cozy Mystery
Setting – Massachusetts
A Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
The Berkley Publishing Group (October 6, 2015)
An Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Cover Illustration by Mary Ann Lasher
Cover Design by Annette Fiore Defex
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0425275818
E-Book ASIN: B00SI02DVI
Wedding bells are ringing for Meg and Seth in the latest Orchard Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Picked to Die…
The fall harvest may be just about over, but orchard owner Meg Corey is busier than ever planning her wedding to Seth Chapin. Who knew picking apples would be less work than picking out rings and a dress? And even though the happy couple has invited most of Granford, Massachusetts, to the ceremony, they might have to make room for one more guest…
Ex-con Aaron Eastman has unexpectedly reappeared in his hometown, searching for answers to the tragic fire in his family’s past that put him behind bars twenty-five years ago. Moved by his sincerity, Meg vows to do everything she can to help him solve the cold case. As she cobbles together the clues, it becomes increasingly clear that Aaron may have been considered the bad seed of the family, but someone else was one bad apple…
Includes Delicious Recipes!
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I have loved this series from the start and absolutely think this one has the best cover so far. Yes, those are alpacas!
Almost all the apples have been picked and it is time for Meg and Seth to get into high gear for their upcoming nuptials, but when Aaron Eastman comes to town Meg is drawn into his story like a moth to a flame. Oh and Seth decides to overall the plumbing and add two bathrooms and update the existing one. At least he is on hand if Meg needs any help.
The plot to this one was different and interesting as Meg tries to solve a mystery from the past and reunite what it left of a family and give them some closure. I was ready for the expected twist and thought I knew what had happened and I was partially right but I picked the wrong bad apple.
I did enjoy the mystery and the way Meg, Seth, their family and friends all worked together to solve it, but was left just a little disappointed that the Gala, the Wedding, the Big Event was lost until the final chapter. Meg and Seth were just so low key about the whole thing, Meg hadn’t even picked out a dress and the reception planning was so last minute. I felt I was looking more forward to the wedding than the bride and groom. I understand this is a mystery novel not a romance novel and the author has to find balance, but with a title A Gala Event, I was hoping for a little more GALA.
Now don’t get me wrong, the mystery was well plotted and the story was very well written and I did enjoy it. The visiting alpacas were so funny, especially Meg’s first reaction. So it did have everything that usually makes for a perfect escape, if it just had a few more wedding elements then it would be perfect.
I am excited for the next book, Seeds of Deception
About The Author
Sheila is the author of many fantastic reads. She not only writes County Cork Mysteries
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I really, really want to read this book!
This author writes very inviting stories
I love Sheila Connolly’s work and her books are always attention holders. Being a seasonally set book too, makes it even more fun. Thanks for sharing it on your blog.
I love the Apple series and just started the Irish. Such great read as
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Great review this sounds very good thank you
Penney penneyw(at)sbcglobal.net
The County Cork series is my favorite. I didn’t like this one as much.
Ann
I liked the review, thank you.
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A great mystery writer that I enjoy.
Love Shiela’s books! Hope I win!
Great review, I really liked how you pointed out shortcomings & good points both. I love this author & have just finished her Museum Mysteries series & am getting ready to start this one. I love her story telling.