This is the second book featuring the Bellandini sisters. Quinn and her boyfriend Tucker find human bones buried in Tucker’s Aunt Lela’s backyard while doing some landscaping. Quinn and Delilah began investigating the 33 year old death after Lela is arrested for the murder.

I actually liked this book better than the first one. My biggest issue with the series continues to be the level of maturity of the characters, particularly Quinn. I sometimes felt like I was getting whiplash with how quickly she could change. One moment she’s a nervous wreck and barely able to function and the next she’s confrontational, sassy and not taking crap from anyone. I liked that facet of her character and am hoping that she embraces those characteristics as the series continues.

Such a fun time with the Bellandini sisters in this second installment that has charming characters, engaging plot, red herrings and keeps it interesting. Well done.

The sisters need to solve a thirty year old mystery that occurred around the time of their parents high school graduation. The typical angst of teenagers in high school is involved. A clever mystery that kept me guessing. The characters are unusual and varied in likeability. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley.

I enjoyed this entry in the Southern B&B series, no sophomore slump here. Quinn and her sister, Delilah are still working with their grandfather running their B&B. If that isn't enough, Quinn is helping her boyfriend, Tucker, build a fire pit for his Aunt Lela, as a Christmas gift. In the process their world goes sideways big time. As they dig, the uncover the bones of a young woman who disappeared 33 years ago and the number one suspect turns out to be Aunt Lela. Tucker turns to Quinn and Delilah to clear his aunt and keep her out of prison. Turns out that it's not just Tucker's aunt in the hot seat, the girl's parents are drawn into the cold case and their investigation becomes more intense. Who, on the long list of suspects, killed the Homecoming queen?
More than just bones have been unearthed. A lot of well kept secrets come to light. In the course of investigating, several prominent families have the spotlight focused on them. It had me guessing to the very end. Lots of twists, turns and red herrings abound and I guessed wrong. As for the characters, they are certainly quirky and I enjoyed spending time with them. I'm looking forward to book #3.
My thanks to the publisher, Alibi and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Always a pleasure to read a good cozy mystery, without the graphic sex & violence. A good story line with a few twists to keep you guessing about "who done it"

I also the setting in Savannah, could picture the squares and streets described.

I received an advanced copy, but voluntarily left this review.
Will leave review on Amazon under name of Connie.
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Southern Harm, Caroline Fardig’s second entry in her B&B series set in Savannah, just about spun my head around with its huge cast of characters and suspects. The central character is Quinn Bellandini, and the book is told from her point of view. Her boyfriend, Tucker Hayward and sister Delilah, are also heavily featured. The thread of the book follows Quinn, Delilah and Tucker as they try to clear his aunt of a 33 year old murder charge, making for a huge cast of characters, as they endeavor to seemingly question half of Savannah in their efforts to clear first Aunt Lela then others of this ancient murder. I had a difficult time getting into the rhythm of the book at first but the action eventually took off. 

This is a standalone book, but I feel like I would have enjoyed it more had I previously read the first book. This is especially true when it came to the main characters, their personalities and why they acted as they did. This was an okay read for me, three stars, but it probably would have been a four star read had I read the initial book in the series. I recommend readers do that as I know Caroline Fardig to be an entertaining writer and have read her entire Java Jive series.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions stated are solely my own.

The coziest of cozy mysteries. Southern charm. Quirky characters, sibling rivalry, and a killer plot. I'm still laughing at the visual of the dessert table on fire and Quinn pouring a vase of flowers on it to put it out. And then there is the resident ghost..... truly a fine read.

This is a wonderful example of a cozy mystery. It has great characters and a solid plot line. I'm hoping to read more from this author. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

Quinn and her boyfriend, Tucker, are digging a fire pit in the backyard of Tucker's Aunt Lela as a Christmas present when they find a skeleton buried in Lela's backyard. It turns out the skeleton is that of Esther Sinclair, a neighbor girl, who disappeared some thirty three years ago. Esther was the homecoming queen, pretty and very popular with the boys, including Quinn's own father.

Unfortunately for Tucker's Aunt Lela, not only was Esther's skeleton found in her backyard, but Lela's past with Esther--burning Esther's car, lead police to arrest Lela for the murder. Tucker asks Quinn and her sister Delilah, to look into it as they do not appear to be looking anywhere else for the killer. Their investigation leads to a growing list of suspects and a killer who will stop at nothing to keep their secret.

This is a charming, entertaining cozy mystery with great characters and a good cast of secondary characters that I would recommend to all cozy lovers.

Please note: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for her boyfriend Tucker’s Aunt Lela perplexed Quinn. When Tucker come up with the idea of making an outdoor firepit for his aunt to enjoy during the colder days in Savanna, Quinn knew it would be perfect. They started right away, even though a hot spell was blanketing the area. The sweltering heat had them sweating in Lela’s back yard, but when human bones were dug up as the work began things really heated up.

Aunt Lela is promptly arrested after the bones are identified as her teenage neighbor that went missing years ago. Apparently, Lela thought her ex-husband had a fling with the young girl and went so far as torching her car to keep her away from him. That gave the police motive and opportunity for the arrest.

Tucker is devastated, but reluctantly agrees to let Quinn and her sister, Delilah do some amateur sleuthing to see if they can turn up any evidence that his aunt is not guilty. Even though he is uncomfortable with the situation, the girls convince him to let them dig into the dead girl’s past. This ruffles the feathers of more than one of Savannah’s elites, including his parents.

The further the investigation progresses, the closer it gets to home. Two more people are arrested in conjunction to the murder, making it more personal to the girls than before. They will not stop digging into the past, no matter how dangerous it is, until the truth is revealed.

This fast-paced cozy mystery is full of red herrings and plot twists. Each of the suspects have motive and opportunity. Like all cozies, the main characters only solve mysterious murders in their spare time. Quinn and Delilah are the owners of a B&B along with their grandfather. True to life, they have to make the guests breakfast and work the check-in desk, making them well rounded and interesting.

Fardig is a prolific writer and her expertise as a cozy mystery author shines in this series as well as the others she has written. I have read several books in her Java Jive series and thoroughly enjoyed them. Southern Harm is the second book in the series, but read well as a stand-alone cozy. I highly recommend this book as well as this author.

DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy for free from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Copyright © 2019 Laura Hartman

I was really excited to get a chance to read this book because I’ve really loved Fardig’s other books, so I’m going to feel terrible writing this review. I just didn’t like this one.

It doesn’t get much cozier or cheesier than this book. Quinn still falls flat, there wasn’t enough Grandpa Sal or Uncle Frank for amusement, and no excitement of any kind until the last few pages. Much like Quinn was phoning in breakfast each morning for her guests, this feels like Fardig wrote it in haste or turned it to an intern team for their best shot at matching her style.

There was minimal character development, barely a hint of romance, and almost nothing interesting about the plot. It mostly felt cheesier than the grits served at Bellandini’s Bread and Breakfast.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group-Alibi and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book! This is an excellent cozy mystery! When Quinn Bellandini and her boyfriend Tucker Heyward are digging in Aunt Lela's backyard, they discover a buried skeleton. This is the story of how they discover who is buried in the backyard and who killed her. There's a long list of suspects, and the author kept me guessing until the end.. I really liked this book! This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last! Highly recommend!.

The second installment in the Southern B&B Mystery series is another top notch mystery full of southern charm. Quinn and Delilah set out to help Tucker’s Aunt who is charged with a 30 yr old Murder. Full of twists and turns that kept me guessing the whole way through. Looking forward to more mysteries for the Bellandini sisters to solve!

*ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Southern Harm is the latest story by Caroline Fardig, and I believe the 2nd book in a new series, "Southern B & B Mystery". I haven't read the first book but had no problem following along with the story. I enjoy Ms Fardig's writing and in this story she has characters that are easy to like and follow along the clues with them. I want to thank Alibi and Net Galley for a copy to review.

I did not read the previous book in the series but I was still able to enjoy this one.
This was a good solid cozy with interesting characters and a compelling whodunit.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Quinn and D are at it again. When Quinn and her boyfriend, Tucker, dig up a skeleton in his aunt's yard, they are thrown into the past. Quinn and D's parents' past. The skeleton is the girl they all thought left town 33 years before. Tucker's aunt is accused of the murder and they know that they have to investigate. Along the way, they find out so many things about their parents and they are not sure who committed the murder. They have to keep looking for the murderer with so much at stake.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Alibi.

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

The daily running of B & B inn is what Quinn Bellandini needs after solving a murder. But little did she know that it will soon hit again. While helping her new boyfriend dig up his aunt backyard to do some landscape, they discovered a skeleton and soon his aunt becomes the number one suspect.

Quinn and her sister Georgia will use their skills as they discover who really killed the body as they try to save an old woman from spending the rest of her life in prison.

Soon everyone in town becomes a suspect as they try to find the real killer before more bodies are found. Enjoyable set of characters as they convey the south at it best.

When Quinn digs up a 30-year old murder victim's skeleton while she and her boyfriend Tucker are creating a garden for Tucker's Aunt Lela, she ends up in the middle of another mystery. When Aunt Lela is arrested for the murder, she and her sister Delilah decide to investigate the crime. Suddenly, it's likely her mom and dad may be involved, but she has to know the truth. But there are those who've been around for all those years who don't want the truth known, including a high-profile politician and his wife, a teacher,. and some dangerous local misfits. Just how much danger are they in this time? It's a great fun read with a winding road to the truth if they survive the journey. Entertaining characters and a surprising solution that will let these bones finally rest in peace.

Southern Harm by Caroline Fardig.

I enjoyed this fast reading cozy mystery. Hope this is a start to a series.

A Thirty-Year-Old Murder Challenges the Bellandini Sisters’ Sleuthing Skills

Quinn and her boyfriend, Tucker, plan a fire pit as a Christmas present for his aunt Lela. While digging in Lela’s backyard to prepare for the fire pit, Quinn’s spade hits a human skull. The body has been there a long time and it turns out to be a young girl who vanished decades ago.

Unfortunately, Lela has a history with the girl and the police find the evidence strong enough to arrest her. Tucker can’t believe his aunt is guilty and wants to hire a private investigator, but Quinn and her sister, Delilah, decide to exercise their sleuthing skills and find the killer themselves. After all, it’s pretty tame running a B&B in Savannah, Georgia.

Then the girls’ parents are implicated and the plot becomes more complex. Plus they have even more reasons to solve the old crime.

I love the characters in this book. Quinn and Delilah are typical sisters, but their personalities fit together well to make them an invincible team. Tucker seems a little too sensitive, but it makes a foil for Quinn’s more take charge attitude.

Savannah is an excellent backdrop for this old mystery. The cast of characters is amusing and quirky. It’s a fun read and the mystery will keep you guessing. This is the second mystery featuring the Bellandini sisters, and it doesn’t disappoint.

I received this book from Penguin Random House for this review.