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I was so happy to see another book in the delightful Fairy Garden Mystery series! A Twinkle of Trouble is the fifth book of this series by Daryl Wood Gerber. From the start, the charming descriptions of live fairies drew me into the magical side of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. Ms. Gerber's gifted prose makes it easy to insert ones self right into the story. Though the fantasy is engaging, the murder mystery portion is fast paced and tangled. Each book can be read as a stand alone, but the character development is fun to observe from the beginning.

Courtney is excited to have her fairy, Fiona, back from visiting her Queen mother and they are ready for a fun day together. Trouble is brewing in Carmel-by-the-Sea due to snarky/mean comments about local business owners and their wares. Unfortunately, it seems the negativity is from Courtney's influencer friend---and the mystery begins! Two deaths and a sprinkling of red herrings quicken the pace of this fun and intriguing mystery.

I would recommend this book and the series to others who enjoy thrilling mystery with a touch of the paranormal.

Thank you to #NetGalley #KensingtonBooks #KensingtonCozies for the opportunity to read and review an EARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Courtney and her fairy garden, which has actual fairies of course, must work together to solve a murder. Enjoyable, although a but predictable too. Would still recommend as it kept my interest to see how it ended.

A Twinkle of Trouble is the 5th book in the Fairy Garden Mystery series. I have read this series from the beginning. It takes place in Carmel by the Sea, CA. The main character is Courtney Kelly who owns Open Your Imagination, a fairy garden shop. Her assistant is Joss Tumberlake. Fiona is a fairy that lives with her. Brady Cash is her boyfriend who owns The Hideaway Cafe. There are an interesting characters that add to the story. They are: Hattie Hopewell, President of the Happy Diggers Garden Club,, Oliver Killian owner of Garden Delights, Genevieve Bellerose who was part owner of Garden Delights and is now an inflluencer, Yolanda Acebo (Yoly) who works part-time for Courtney as well as for her sister Yuanna Acebo who owns Sweet Treats, Petunia who owns a flower shop. etc.

Fiona has been gone a month visiting her mother who is the Queen of the the fairies. Fiona is a righteous fairy. Her sister, Eveleen is coming for a visit, She is a nuturer fairy. There are many fairies who live in the town and are living with the townspeople who believe in them and can see them.

Courtney has taken a booth at the Summer Blooms Festival of which Oliver is incharge. There is a scream at the festival which everyone runs to see. They find Daphane standing over Gwenevine's dead body. Detective Dylan Summers and Officer Redcliff arrive. Petunia at a later time is also killed.

This is where the story takes off with so much going on that it is hard to put all down on paper. I will let the reader enjoy the journey of finding out who the killer is to the exciting and unexpected end.

I did find that the story was a little long in it's telling.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing Corp. for this ARC.

Loved reading this book and series. If you haven't read this series yet I highly recommend this series

I absolutely love this series. Inlove the interaction of the fairies with those who can see them. The fairies love to tease those that cannot see them. Courtney once again solves the crime I highly recommend this book and the whole series

We’re back in Carmel-by-the-Sea with Courtney and her tiny friend, Fiona!


Courtney sees fairies. And her friend, Fiona, has just returned from the fairy kingdom. But before they can have a proper catch up, business takes precedence. Courtney owns a fairy garden business, and has rented some land at the Flower Farm, to try and grow her own supplies.


With the Summer Blooms Festival coming up, she is a busy girl.


But Genevieve, Courtney’s friend, has been murdered. Once in the floral business herself, Genevieve sells up to become an influencer. Only she isn’t quite as sweet as she was in the flower shop. Which means there could be a lot of suspects.


Courtney sees fairies, but can she see a killer?




Always a fun read!


NetGalley/ Kensington Books April 23, 2023

A TWINKLE OF TROUBLE is the fifth book in the Fairy Garden Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber. This charming book starts each chapter off with a literary quote about fairies that evokes delightful childhood stories and imaginary friends. The author brings the world of fairies to life through her vivid descriptions, and you can’t help but want to meet them yourself. Instead, be content to see them through the eyes of the protagonist, Courtney Kelly, owner of Open Your Imagination fairy garden shop. Another aspect you can count on in Ms. Gerber’s books is the kindness of the core characters…be they human or fairy. They are people you’d like to actually know and become friends with, along with visiting their shops at Carmel-by-the-Sea. The story is a mixture of mystery and magic, both bringing enchanting entertainment to the pages. The author does an admirable job combining the two, to create a tale that captured both my imagination while trying to solve a puzzling whodunit.

As the time approaches for the annual Summer Blooms Festival, tempers flair when local influencer, Genevieve, begin posting negative reviews about local businesses. Angry over not being allowed to participate with a booth at the festival, the influencer seems intent on ruining those who are. There’s a slow build to get to the murder, so it’s not much of a surprise when Genevieve’s body is discovered. Courtney, her friends, and her fairies are soon pulled into investigating when it seems several of her friends are under suspicion. Courtney is quite bold in her questioning, maybe even a bit forceful. But she uncovers clues and… another body. With the second of her friends to be murdered, Courtney worries it’s only a matter of time before she becomes a target. There are clues aplenty and suspects galore, as so many people were targeted by the angry influencer. Once the murder(s) happens, the pace picks up until the edge-of-your-seat reveal. If you enjoy whimsical fairies with your mysteries, then I highly recommend this series!

There are a multitude of delicious treats shared amongst the friends throughout the book. Be prepared to be hungry, or better yet, make one of the many recipes included at the back of the book before sitting down with a cup of tea to read while you nibble.

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It's summer and Courtney is busy with her Open Your Imagination fairy garden business, working on her rented plot of farm land & prepping for the upcoming Summer Blooms Festival. She is also delighted when her fairy friend Fiona returns from the fairy realm. Fiona has been tasked to mentor her younger sister Eveleen & to coax shy fairy Ulra to interact with others.

The festival starts on a tragic note when social media influencer Genevieve is found dead on the grounds. Genevieve had been posting nasty reviews of her fellow local entrepreneurs. Did one of them snap & strike out to silence Genevieve for good? When a second victim is discovered, Courtney is determined to help her friends & stop the killer from striking again.

This is another delightful entry in the Fairy Garden mystery series.

I received a digital ARC from Netgalley and Kensington Books. All opinions are my own.

"A Twinkle of Trouble (A Fairy Garden Mystery)" by Daryl Wood Gerber is a literal fairy garden cozy mystery. There are fairies in the sense of tiny little fairies that only some people can see that come in and out of our world through fairy portals. Of course, the main character (Courtney) can see fairies and runs a fairy garden store. This is the 5th book and there is some previous book things that get brought up that would be better if you've read the previous books. However, it's not a deal breaker for reading thjs book.

The mystery in this book felt partly resolved. It made sense as to who the culprit was. I kind of thought it might go the direction it did. Thought, there were enough other suspects to throw you off a little too.

This is another delightful story in A Fairy Garden mystery series. It is so fun to check back in with Courtney, her friends and her fairy friend Fiona. Set in Carmel-by-the -Sea, the descriptions of the beautiful area make me want to be there with them. Courtney once again sets out to solve the mystery of the 2 women who were murdered by gardening tools. She starts off with multiple suspects and narrows them down to just one. While I’m not a believer in fairies this is a fun series that happens to have fairy characters. One of the services offered in Courtney’s shop is help making fairy gardens. I really would like to take a class from her! Don’t miss this fun series! While any of the 5 books could be read alone I suggest reading the books starting with the first one to get a real feel for the characters. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

Enjoyed the mystery and meeting Fiona's sister. Looking forward to meeting the Fairy Queen soon, hopefully. A good series; not a frequent fan of fairies as I don't know enough about the subject, but the Carmel setting is gorgeous. Looking forward to the next release in the author's other series soon.

Upon her return from the Ferry realm, Fiona, announcing the impending visit of her sister, whom the queen fairy has passed Fiona with training. With the murder of one of Courtney’s , Genevieve, the human life than expected.

With her friend, gone, and several others on the suspect list, Courtney finds herself trying to find out who killed Genevieve in order to save her new friends. Thought she was a good judge of character, but is that really the case? Are they innocent, or is one of them a killer?

I really love the fact that this story is based around fairies and Carmel by the Sea. It’s one of my places in the world to visit and fairies are one of my favorite characters and stories. That makes this one of my favorite series of all times.

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The first death was an influencer who had insulted several people locally. But Courtney has the weekend festival, fairy gardens to create, lessons to give, and herbs and flowers to try to grow. But as Courtney asks more questions, another of the neighbors is found dead and there is no chance that she will stop trying to find answers. The fairies are part of what makes these books such a lovely escapist read. The characters are fun, the investigation twisty, and I even learned a bit about gardening and caring for flowers in the process.
I requested and received a free temporary EARC from Kensington Books/Kensington Cozies via NetGalley. Thank you!
Pub Date 23 Apr 2024
Book 5 of A Fairy Garden Mystery

I just love The Fairy Garden Mystery series and am so excited for this 5th book. This is such a fun whimsical story with murder and mystery thrown in.

Some can see the fairies, some cannot, and some are trying really hard to see one. The way the town and fairies are all intertwined is why I really love this series.

So grab A Twinkle of Trouble, find a comfortable seat, and get to know Courtney and Fiona and all the others that live in Caramel, Ca.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for the advanced copy for my honest review.

I have been enjoying this series since it started, and I couldn’t wait to read this latest. I love Courtney, Brady, Fiona, and the other delightful characters in this cozy mystery. One of the reasons I love this series is the fairies, and I hope that some day poor Brady can get to see them, too. This latest has poor Courtney trying to solve the death of two of her friends and staying away from the wrath of Summers who doesn’t want her involved again. If you enjoyed the previous books, you’ll definitely love this latest. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

Love her books, and this new one is just as good as anything she's written.

A Twinkle of Trouble was full of surprises and kept me interested until the very end.

Great job!

Thoughts: This is the fifth book in the series and, for those who haven’t read the others, it is a cute cozy with a fun twist - real fairies. Though not everyone can see them. They are tiny and flit around, sometimes helping Courtney out with her investigations. The descriptions of them and the fairy gardens Courtney creates are so vivid, you think they are real.

In this story, a friend, Genevieve, is murdered and it is up to Courtney to help figure out who did the deed. Then there is a second one and everyone seems to have a solid alibi. But, with the help of Fiona, Courtney eventually puts all the pieces together and solves the case (while also putting herself in danger).

The characters are great and the descriptions realistic. But what I loved the most, in addition to the story, is at the end of the book are recipes for some of the foods mentioned in the story - in both regular and gluten free versions! Thank you to the author and publisher for this!

Recommendation: Definitely recommended.

Disclaimer: Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Books, for this advanced copy. The opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by anyone.

This was a strong fifth entry in a fairy garden mystery series. It had what I was looking for based on the other books in the series and from Daryl wood Gerber. The characters were exactly what I was expecting. He worked with the mystery inside. I enjoyed the way this was written and it had the same spark that the other 4 books had. It left me wanting to read more from both the author and the series. And had that magical feel that I enjoyed.

Remember when, as a child, we believed anything was possible? A time we had invisible friends and were astounded adults couldn't see them, too? Well, this book will take you back to that time. In this case, Courtney's very real but invisible-to-most friend is Fiona, a righteous fairy. There are four kids of fairies, btw: intuitive, guardian, nurturer, and righteous, like Fiona. I couldn't help but think how cool it'd be to have a tiny friend like Fiona. It's been fun to watch her mature over this series, I might add, to the point where she is mentoring her younger sister Eveleen this go-round. Fiona takes her role seriously, as well she should since she's eventually destined to be the next fairy queen, albeit maybe a tad too seriously. Thanks to the very human Courtney, however, she's able to find her way and help Eveleen learn about the human world. In the process we meet Ulra, a shy fairy who I have a hunch we'll be seeing more of in future books.

But, enough of the fairy world. Courtney has a weekend festival to deal with, fairy gardens to create, lessons to give, and herbs and flowers to try to grow. And, oh, yeah, an unwanted murder to help solve. Who killed social influencer Genevieve? Maybe the key, why? As Courtney investigates, er, talks to people and asks questions, she finds it is far more complicated than who Genevieve recently insulted on her social media. Heck, she even heaved a mild insult at Courtney's boyfriend Brady's cafe. Brady takes it in stride but....did someone else try to shut Genevieve up for good? Was the shrieking seagull really an omen of bad things to come? If you got a threatening note on your door, would you get up and go running alone the next morning? Why is Bentley seen hovering around a victim's home?

Could sweet Daphne, who seems like she wouldn't hurt a fly, have committed a vicious murder? How about Oliver, whose marriage was put on the rocks due to Genevieve? Will Courtney find herself in danger...again? Who...oh, enough teasers. Despite a slow to me start and build, I enjoyed the story, basking in the idea of fairies and fairy kingdoms when not pondering whodunit. You'll even learn a bit about gardening and caring for flowers in the process. It's also fun to imagine the various versions of the fairy gardens created by Courtney at the request of friends and customers. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks - #KensingtonCozies for inviting me through the fairy portal again for a sneak peek. It's wonderful to put on that childish delight and imagine a world full of magic and fairies.

Courtney Kelly has a wonderful life. She lives in Carmel-by-the-Sea, runs a Fairy Garden business called Open Your Imagination, and has her very own fairy companion called Fiona. If she could just keep herself away from murder investigations and the wrath of the local detectives, life would be perfect!

Taking part in the local Summer Blooms Festival helps Courtney promote her business and garden making classes, but when a body is found, it casts a pall over everything. Worse still, Courtney knew the victim and was already putting her investigative skills into practice when a second body was discovered. With Fiona mentoring her younger sister, the two fairies are on hand to help keep an eye on everyone, but will they be able to work through everything together before the killer can set their sights on Courtney herself?

Book five in this lovely series doesn't disappoint with a great mystery to solve, a double dose of fairy magic, and a little romance as well! There are also some lovely sounding recipes included, all of which sound yummy and not too difficult to make. I read a lot of cosy crime, but of all of the main protagonists, I would like to be Courtney, pretty please.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Books, but the opinions expressed are my own. This is a brilliant series that I thoroughly enjoy and happily recommend.