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Sconed to Death

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I love these cozy murder mysteries by Lynn Cahoon. Her characters are so easy to relate to and she keeps moving the story along without revealing the end.

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Kindle Copy for Review from Net Galley and Kensington Books.

I received an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Cat Latimer returns once more again with her sleuthing ways when a celebrity chef is found in a bakery. A bakery owned by a troublemaker who filed a complaint to the health inspector of her friend’s bakery and who she accused her of stealing recipes.

She must watch her step not to step on her uncle toes as chief of police as she investigates as well as the real killer before she becomes a casualty. Once again the author has another winner in the series.

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This is the 5th book in the Cat Latimer Mystery series and a welcome addition. When finish one of these books I always feel that I have been entertained and challenged to figure out the identity of the killer. Cat is a fun character that I enjoy revisiting. The fact that she is a writer givers her a natural curiosity that lends itself to her ammeter sleuthing. She is loyal and will put herself in the middle of an investigation when someone she knows is a suspect. I don't consider Cat headstrong or foolish in her sleuthing, but she does manage to find herself in trouble more often than not. The secondary characters - Shauna, Seth and Uncle Pete make a return appearance and round out the story. They try to balance Cat's enthusiasm for investigating. I like that each new book has different attendees at a writers retreat. It allows for a rotating cast of secondary characters that add something different to each story. There were plenty of suspects to choose from in this case and while the identity of the killer was not a surprise when revealed it was enjoyable watching Cat and company try to come of with a primary suspect and motive.

This is a very enjoyable series and I look forward to more to come.

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Always enjoy Lynn Cahoon's stories, but I don't recall ever reading this series before, however, I was not disappointed. Well written mystery with intriguing characters as always, and plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. Definitely will be checking more of this series out.

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I received this free copy of Sconed to Death by Lynn Cahoon from Netgalley for my honest opinion. Never having read any of Lynn Cahoon’s book I was intrigued by the summary of the book. After finishing the book in one sitting I cannot say enough wonderful things about the book.

Cat Latimer and her best friend Shauna along with Cat’s boyfriend Seth help run a writer’s retreat in Aspen Hills. During the retreat a famous chef is killed in the local bakery in town. Cat an amateur sleuth begins digging into the crime she realizes there are more twists and turns than she thought possible.

Who could the killer be Jessica, Nate, DeeDee? We don’t know the answer to that question until the end. This is one of those cozy mysteries that keeps you hanging until the very end. A page turner!

I will definitely be reading more of Lynn Cahoon’s books. As for this book, I cannot wait to try out the recipe and see what happens to Shauna on her trip to New York and what’s in store for Cat and Seth.

A must read!!!

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It is always a pleasure in reading a Cat Latimer and the fifth in the series did not disappoint. The Writer's Retreat is hosting a group of cozies writer from the Midwest near Chicago. This retreat is a fun time. Dee Dee Meyer is accusing Shauna of stealing her recipes and filing complaints against the Writer's Retreat kitchen. Greyson Finn—a celebrity chef is planning a high-end restaurant for Aspen Hills He is found dead in Dee Dee's bakery. Cat's uncle wants to focus on the retreat and stay out of the Greyson' investigation, Cat's curiosity keeps bringing the problem to her. Shauna heads to New York City, will she return? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
A Recipe for Lynn cranberry scones is included.

Disclosure: Thanks to Kensington Books for a copy through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

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I received a free copy of SCONED TO DEATH (Book 5 of the Cat Latimer Mysteries) by Lynn Cahoon, through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Cat Latimer is excited to host a writers’ retreat for a group of cozy mystery authors. It seems like there is always some sort of problem, though. A local baker, Dee Dee Meyer, has declared war on Cat’s business partner Shauna. Dee Dee has accused Shauna of stealing her recipes and has even called in an anonymous complaint to the board of health. When Cat approaches Dee Dee at the bakery and tries to make peace, Cat ends up being questioned about the murder of a famous chef, who was discovered in that same bakery later on in the afternoon. The police are stymied. Cat reconnects with old friends related to the chef, discovers they are guilty of some shady behavior, and ends up investigating the murder to clear them from suspicion for the sake of their old friendship.

I like the book and love the series. Since all of the characters seem to be in transition, I’m excited to see where they end up in the next book. I recommend the book to fans of cozy mysteries with writing or bed and breakfast themes, fans of Lynn Cahoon, and fans of the series.

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Another interesting mystery takes place at the writer's retreat. Interesting assortment of characters make for interesting plot. The twists will keep you guessing as to who done it. Kat can't help but try to solve who had dunit.

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This is a great series with an unusual twist. Cat Latimer, a writer herself, runs a writer's retreat in her Aspen Hills home along with her friend Shauna and boyfriend Seth, which brings a new cast of characters into each book. When a famous chef in killed in the local bakery and turns out to be the brother-in -law of Cat's old friend Jessica, Jessica asks Cat to provide her with a fake alibi to her Uncle Pete, the police chief. Although Cat won't lie to Uncle Pete, she doesn't believe Jessica could be guilty of the murder and, once again, she does her own investigation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the interesting intelligent characters, the sense of comraderie between the visiting writers, and especially the descriptions of Shauna' food - I do hope she finds a publisher for her cookbook. I know I'll be buying it when she does.

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