I love the idea of the Resale Boutique and would in fact enjoy spending a bit more time there, in person would be great. The mystery in Silenced in Sequins is well develop with lots of reasonable suspects; I did not figure out the murderer and suspected several people. While the Christmas touch is less than I like, that is common in series mysteries so it was not less than I expected. I do believe that Kelly needs to get her head in the game more as far at the shop is concerned, but I see that as lessons she can learn as she goes. I just hope they are not too expensive. She brings solid knowledge and a great fashion sense, but that still leaves her short on the retail knowledge that will make the difference in success for failure. Debra Sennefelder has once again created a character that I am not in 100% agreement with, but I am drawn to care for her and want her to succeed. That is what I need in a character. I enjoy most of the secondary characters and like that we have already seen some shift in the dynamics. Keep it up, Ms. Sennefelder. I am a fan!
I was thrilled to be approved for a NetGalley ARC of Silenced in Sequins because I have been so drawn to the books in both series. This one another is a winner.
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Looking good as a corpse is not on Kellee's to do list, but it just might be the top item if she doesn't figure out who killed one of her latest customers to her resale boutique! I am loving the characters in this series and how they relate to each other which only elevates the well written plot to bring you hours of enjoyable reading! This series needs to be on your must read list! I'm not a fashionista, but I do enjoy the uniqueness of the setting in a higher end resale boutique and let's face it we all know the fashion world is deadly so many more books of murder and mayhem should be easily created for this series to continue which makes me very happy!

I received a free copy of SILENCED IN SEQUINS (Resale Boutique Mystery Book 2) by Debra Sennefelder in exchange for an honest review. Kelly Quinn is working to make a success of her grandmother’s consignment shop. She’s excited to be given the opportunity to resell some designer gowns, which came from reality television’s Long Island Lady, Wendy Johnson. When former Long Island Lady Diana Delacourte purchases one of the dresses and wears it to a Christmas party, the two ex-co-stars argue publicly. The following morning, Kelly visits the Delacourte home in an attempt to make amends but, instead, finds Diana deceased. Blackmailed and bribed into investigating the crime despite the detective’s warnings to stay away, Kelly tries to find the killer before she becomes the next victim.

This was a good story. I had not read the first book, but I easily connected with the characters. I recommend this book to fans of MURDER WEARS A LITTLE BLACK DRESS, to fans of Debra Sennefelder, and to fans of cozy mysteries featuring fashion, socialites, reality television programs, and forbidden romance.

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I really enjoyed this cozy and its chic, contemporary vibe. I would feel the same excitement that protagonist Kelly Quinn felt if I saw my first couture Gucci gown in person! Kelly is a high energy fashionista who inherited the Lucky Cove Resale Boutique from her dear granny. It has a wonderful location along the coast of New York. Employees, Pepper and Breena are very savvy, helpful, and friendly; and Pepper’s sort of like a second grandmother to Kelly.

When a star from the reality show, Long Island Ladies (LIL) consigns some designer clothing with the boutique, Kelly never dreams her Uncle Ralph and his wife, Summer will bring several of the LIL together at a party and jealousy and madness would be the catalyst to the murder of a cast member. I felt the author did a great job of showcasing several possible murder suspects.

Silenced In Sequins, the second novel in the Resale Boutique Mysteries sparkles brightly with a tight, fast-paced plot and likeable cast, including furry feline, Howard.

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I laughed at loud at alot of this, and it was so fun. I definitely will be reading the rest of the series. I'm addicted. 5/5 stars

Kelly Quinn inherited a consignment clothing shop from her grandmother, and she's determined to make it a success. When she gets involved with a reality show, it seems like a great way to get publicity for her shop... but then things get dangerous.

The police want Kelly to stay out of the investigation, but that's not going to happen. Can she figure out who the killer is before she becomes one of the victims?

I have more in common with the knitters who solve cozy mysteries between bouts of baking, but this book is a good dose of escapist literature for me. Young women whose minds are on shapeware, accessories, and fancy coffee seem more glamorous. Add TV producers and reality show glitterati and you have an entertaining backdrop for a mystery.

This book is more about the relationships than about the puzzle, but it's a fun read. I look forward to getting to know Kelly and her friends and family better in future installments.

Apparently this is the second in a series about a former high fashion buyer who has opened a resale boutique. And solves crimes on the side. I liked this book but didn't love it. It seemed to drag and the mystery wasn't all that mysterious or suspenseful. This is a very light cozy which is fine....I don't need bloody murder and mayhem all the time but this was just a bit too light for my tastes. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

This is the second book in the Resale Boutique Mysteries series. The main character, Kelly, is turning into a regular Nancy Drew. This is a cozy little mystery with a dash of high fashion and a splash of reality television. It’s not the most exciting story, at times it does drag on. However, it is a quick easy read.

SILENCED IN SEQUINS is a light, breezy contemporary mystery that seems made to order for fans of the "Real Housewives" franchise on cable tv. I am definitely one of those, but found the characters needed more development--I was enthusiastic about the concept of the book, but not the execution.

I was also drawn to the idea of a fashion-centric theme to the light mystery, but that didn't deliver for me either.
What DID work was the character of the protagonist and unwelcome amateur sleuth. I liked her and respected her dedication to her business----I just wanted a little bit more than the book was able to deliver.

Christmas time is coming and Kelly Quinn is planning to make the most of the shopping season at her upscale consignment boutique. She’s off to a great start when a cast member of local reality show brings some designer duds in for consignment and they sell out quickly. What Kelly didn’t know was that a former cast member bought one of those designer gowns and wore it to a Christmas party that all the cast members are attending. It was an ugly moment between the two women who owned the dress at different times and the purchaser vows to put Kelly out of business.

When Kelly goes to the visit the woman the next day to apologize and try to make things right, she finds the woman dead in her yard. Eventually the police arrest the woman who consigned the dress after finding the murder weapon in her car’s drunk. Promising to bring Kelly more upscale consignments from her friends, the woman is counting on Kelly to clear her name. But will Kelly be able to clear her name and save herself from the killer?

A great second entry in the series. We all have a little fashionista in us and this series brings it out to the forefront. A well written and planned out whodunit with lost of viable suspects and red herrings. Can’t wait the next visit to Lucky Cove.