A satisfying installment that resolves the threads running through the series so far. The victim is only a convenience to explore questions of family and memory. Some of the supporting characters don't get developed, as there's a lot going on among the core cast, and the reworking of the lead's history with new revelations felt a bit artificial. The setting, though, of a writers' retreat remains attractive escapism.

*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.

This is a great new addition to this series. The idea of a writer 's retreat is a good one that provides lots of details for the story without distracting from everything else. The set-up seems to work for Cat by this point though Shauna did place a wrench in things this time. The personal connection adds a nice layer and since Cat's Uncle is the chief neither girl is ever really a suspect like they would be normally. The characters are well developed by this point and the new twists just made them more so. The end was a nice surprise that I did not completely see coming. If you are a fan of cozy mysteries youngster to give this book a shot. I really enjoyed so it gets 4/5 stars.

WOW, just WOW! I have loved this series from the very start, but this book has blow the others out of the water! This book is jam packed with action and tying up story lines and let me tell you, the connections are deep! I have always enjoyed Lynn Cahoon's story telling and the ability to completely suck you into the story. I don't think I came up for air until the last page. And while I figured out the who-dun-it of the story before the actual reveal, I was still surprised when the reveal happened and I enjoyed it immensely. Seriously, if you haven't read this series, what are you waiting for? You will want to go and buy all three of them and start reading right now. I know you will fall in love with Cat, Shauna, Sean and Uncle Pete; just the same way that I have! Until the next time...wait, how long do I have to wait?

My rating: 4 of 5 stars, I really liked it.

Book 3 in the series.

I love this series. The description of Cat's home always makes me wants to attend her retreats, and the Colorado location makes this Colorado gal feel even more at home.

Cat's got the routine down for her monthly writer's retreats, with a lot of help from her partner, Shauna. But this time around Shauna's distracted by her boyfriend/fiance. Cat's worried about how she's going to run the retreats if Shauna gets married and isn't around to help anymore. But suddenly, getting married isn't what will ruin their partnership, it's murder, because Shauna is suspect #1.

Each book just gets better in this series. And we finally see an end to mystery with in the mystery of Cat's ex-husband, so I really liked that. I could do a little less with the Mobster as a potential love interest, heading toward love triangle territory, but we're not there yet, and I hope it stays that way.

I am now impatiently waiting for book 4, haha.

I love a good mystery and Of Murder and Men did not disappoint. This book is well written with a good plot that will keep the reader guessing. I recommend to readers who enjoy a good mystery.

When I start a new book by Lynn Cahoon I know I'll be getting a great mystery and a visit with characters who feel like friends. Of Murder and Men didn't let me down. It took me a little longer to warm up to Cat than it did to Jill from Cahoon's Treasure Cove series but I'm now just as invested. I loved catching up with Cat, Shauna, Seth, and Uncle Pete. It took a little while for the mystery to really get going and because it didn't take place in the house it never really felt like it was the center of the book. However, the mystery of just what happened to Cat's ex-husband is front and center and is just as intriguing. I loved getting each little tidbit of information as Cat dug more and more into her ex-husband's papers. The other mystery was good and while Kevin is a character I won't miss I was definitely turning pages to find out just what happened that night at the barn. I really had no idea just how it was going to wrap up until the last few pages and it definitely kept me reading. This is a light cozy series with characters you can't help but love. I love all the writer-y and bookish talk from Cat's writer retreat and as usual the mystery was well done and entertaining. This is probably a series that is best started at the beginning - or at least read the book right before this one - for some context information. If you're a cozy mystery fan Lynn Cahoon's books are a must!

I really enjoyed book 3 in the Cat Latimer series. It can be read as a stand alone but you'll miss out on a lot of character background. Cat's supplementing her author income by hosting writers' retreats with her BFF Shauna. Handyman Seth still loves his high school girlfriend, Cat. When Shauna's secret fiance Kevin Shield is found murdered, Cat adds finding his killer to her investigation of the death of her ex-husband Michael to her list. Seeing a writer's path to published author through the retreat participants and guest speakers was very interesting. Adding Sasha from Tourist Trap series here was fun for those who already love Sasha (which I do). The ending wrapped up story plot lines extremely well. Thank you Net Galley.

This is the third book in the Cat Latimer series. It was a fantastic read with more twist and turns than most books. The characters are intriguing and the mystery is so well written. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great mystery

Cahoon's Writers Retreat mysteries are great, mixing murder with writing. When Cat's business partner finds her boyfriend missing in the middle of winter, the stage is set for a compelling mystery. In between shepherding her writers and making time for her own novels, Cat must clear her friend from suspicion and find out who is up to no good. A fun, fast read.

Even though I am a reader and not a writer, I think that it would be fun to attend a writers' retreat at the home of Cat Latimer in Aspen Hills, Colorado. In addition to all the yummy sounding food served by her business partner, Shauna, there are great sounding restaurants in the area. The attendees get to hear great lectures. visit a college library to research and write, stay in a lovely home with other writers and enjoy the camaraderie of the group. With all that said, be prepared to be close to someone involved or touched by a murder. Cat is a former college professor at the local college, Covington College, but is now a published author spending her time writing between and during retreats. Cat and her ex-husband, Michael, a Economics professor at Covington, were happily married until she walked in on him and a co-ed in a compromising position in his office. After the divorce, she moved to California until Michael died of a heart attack and left their home to her in his will, where she hosts the retreats. This is the third retreat that Cat and Shauna have hosted and there is always a murder to solve. This time Shauna's fiancé Kevin is found dead in the barn on his ranch and some think that maybe Shauna is responsible since it seems that poison is in the stew that she prepared for him. Cat's Uncle Pete is the local police chief and has faith in Shauna's innocence. He warns Cat to stay out of the investigation and let him do his job. Cat's high school sweetheart, Seth, is helping her out with handyman jobs around the house as well as transporting guests to and from the airport in Denver. In addition to Kevin's death, Cat is still trying to figure what kind of activity Michael was involved in before his death. It appears that Covington College and the area may have ties to the Mob. Did Michael somehow get involved in a bad situation before his death? Shirley Mann is a former detective from Alaska and is a guest of the retreat. She and Pete connected before her trip down and she wants to help Cat investigate what was going on in Michael's life.
There are lots of twists and turns and many different suspects in the murder of Kevin and I kept changing my mind about the responsible party to the end. Cat does get some new information and answers about Michael and what was happening with him before his death. I always enjoy Lynn Cahoon's books and read all of the Tourist Trap series in addition to this series.. I just slipped right into the story and it flowed smoothly-almost like a continuation from the last one that I read. Her characters are well developed, real and likable. The setting is a lovely Victorian home in a quaint town during the winter months in this story.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishers for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great book; this is the third book in the Cat Latimer Mystery Series written by Lynn Cahoon. This book can be read as a standalone, but once you read it you will defiantly want to go back and catch up with the other book in this series. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

This third book in the series does not disappoint.
I really enjoy this series. The characters are realistic and the setting of the book retreat is a place I'd love to visit.
This is my favourite book in the series!
The whodunit was well written and I could not put the book down.
I look forward to reading the next in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I have never so badly wanted to eat a cookie while reading a book. This lovely cozy murder mystery, Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon, has so many scenes with such delicious descriptions of the food being eaten that a reader could gain weight just from reading it. Cat, a successful author who leads a writers’ retreat at her newly inherited Victorian mansion, learns more about her recently deceased ex-husband’s death and at the same time assists her Uncle, the chief of police, in solving the murder of her best friend’s fiancé. What more could you ask for in a story, two unsolved crimes for the price of one? I thought it was a pleasant change from the standard that Cat doesn’t solve the crime all by herself. The involvement of all the different characters and their interactions with Cat and with others made for interesting subplots. If you want a fun, quick read that will have your mouth watering while you solve the mystery this it the book for you.

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I enjoyed this book very much. It takes place in Aspen Hills, Colorado. Cat,, Shauna, and Seth are running a writer’s retreat called Warm Springs Resort. A great story for aspiring authors. Gives many good writing tips and a look into the publishing industry. There is never a dull moment in the story. There are two, not one, murders to solve; and if Cat doesn’t come up with a solution, she may be next. Thanks to Net GAlley for the opportunity to review this book.

Of Murder and Men is the third installment in the Cat Latimer Mystery series set in the small town of Aspen Hills, Colorado. With repairs and renovations almost complete on the old Victorian she'd inherited from her deceased ex husband Michael, Cat is looking forward to hosting another monthly writer's retreat, this one hopefully murder free.

Cat's a little nervous that her best friend and business partner Shauna Clodagh is spending so much time with her boyfriend Kevin Shield at his ranch. One thing that makes the writer's retreats so special is Shauna's fantastic cooking, and if she decides to move in with Kevin, Cat doesn't even want to think about finding a replacement to help run the B&B. When Kevin pops the question, Shauna is thrilled and to celebrate she makes Kevin his favorite dish of Irish Stew.

Sadly, Kevin suddenly goes missing during the night and the women call the police chief who happens to be Cat's Uncle Pete. Unfortunately for Shauna, Kevin is found dead in his horse barn and the autopsy points to poison. Between farm hands and the other women in Kevin's life, Cat has her hands full of suspects but she is determined to find Kevin's killer and clear her friend's name with the help of Uncle Pete, her boyfriend Seth Howard and retreat guest Shirley Mann, a retired Alaskan detective turned true crime writer.

A fast paced storyline with a great cast of returning characters. The secondary mystery surrounding Cat's ex husband Michael's death continues with more clues and information surfacing as Cat pages through his many notebooks and college papers. Cat discovers that the mob connection to Covington College plays an even bigger role in Michael's death than she originally thought and is left wondering exactly how the mysterious Dante Cornelio fits into the puzzle.

I received an advanced copy of Of Murder and Men from NetGalley via Kensington Publishing. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.

This was an interesting cozy mystery which solves an old and recent murder. Granted, the "old" wasn't that long ago, but it was good to have so much explained. The writers retreat group is a bonus, not a focus of the story. They play supporting roles. Some amusing bits along the way help break the tension surrounding a murder, along with the mourning. Pleasant characters, along with the evil suspects, keep one caring about their loves and loss.

I am a big fan of Ms. Cahoon's Tourist Trap series and a bit sad that I had come to an end with it but I think I like Cat Latimer even more. Of Murder and Men is the third installment in the series. I connected with all the characters and thoroughly enjoyed all the different mysteries going on in the series. At the end of this book they were all solved. I do so hope this doesn't mean the end of Cat Latimer.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Kensington and Ms. Cahoon for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book truly affected me. I not only want to attend more writers group activities, including a retreat, after reading this series but after this book I am tempted to open my house to authors as well. I love the camaraderie of the characters and the inspiration. The wonderful discussion of other aspects of the publishing business might be a bit scary or intimidating, but also fascinating.

Never before have I wanted to attach a theme song to a book I have read. For some reason this book screams Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart. Cat's venture of offering a monthly writers'retreat is like "... living in a powder keg and giving off sparks."
Both Cat and Shauna have had shadows over their love lives. Both fell for men who could not be totally honest with them and had secrets that would eventually rock the women's worlds.
I also enjoyed a cameo crossover connection to another of Lynn's great series.

While the story pulled me along without letting go and all was wrapped up pleasantly enough at the end, there are still enough possibilities left for adventure and surprises in a number of future books in this series.

Lynn Cahoon has set the stage for murder at her writer's retreat. I really enjoyed the insights Cat shared with the writers who come to the retreat and the reader. I thought the book read well as a sdtanf alone. However I think reading the previous books might have provided me with s little more insight into the characters. Without giving away any spoilers, I was a little surprised and taken aback by actions her ex-husband Michael had taken.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book