When a world-famous fiddler return to Bellewick, Scotland for his homecoming, he and his band have already shown cracks at the seams before he fails to return to the stage for the second set. When Fiona is asked to check on him, she finds him murdered in the touring motorhome. She is determined to find his killer to preserve the safety of her small town. Fiona also is crushed when someone has trespassed onto her property, into the magic garden-cutting from it and causing it to seemingly die. Who would do this to such a beautiful, colorful and protected place?

Amanda Flower is an excellent author and this book was no exception! I read the first book in the series but not the second; it was easy for me to pick right up and get cozy with the characters again. Their parents are visiting and Fiona is wondering whether the visit is to discuss her parentage or if there is more than they are telling her; they are farmers and it is harvest season while they are visiting. The story flows very naturally and at a comfortable pace. While there are a number of suspects in Barley McFee's murders, I didn't feel overwhelmed like in some other books.

I'm not a big fan of paranormal or supernatural elements in a cozy mystery but this series is perfect for my taste. Both sisters have romantic interests with local men and are not looking forward to discussing their futures with their parents. Perhaps this dialogue will continue in the next installment? I will be looking forward to it. Highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane for an ARC of this book. My review is voluntary.

Perfect cozy mystery written by a super author. All the characters and the storyline were fun and engaging. Definitely kept me guessing who dunnit until the end. Recommended.

Thank you to the publisher, Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor.

From the renowned author Amanda Flower comes the third installment Mums and Mayhem in the “A Magic Garden Mystery” series published by Crooked Lane Books.

Fiona is a likable character who has a passion for flowers and floral design. She also has a magic garden that allows her to receive visions of things to come or events that have already happened. She worries about taking care of the garden, her inheritance from what she thought was her godfather. Image the surprise when she finds out that he was actually her biological father.

There is a torrent of twists and turns throughout this book, Fiona’s parent issues being only one of many more. The characters are colorful, with eccentricities that will both delight and worry readers. However, even with their many flaws, these are characters that readers can identify with and enjoy. The location is a beautifully exotic area of Scotland; you can hear the brogue dripping from the dialogue. I like the idea of the garden being hidden away and the blue-eyed fox being Fiona’s godfather. It gives that unique magical touch readers need. The garden itself feels like an additional character, and it takes on a life and story of its own.

The victim appears to have several enemies, mostly those close to him and old friends, even family. This dynamic makes the story compelling with just the right amount of mystery. The motives have a wide range and make for an enjoyable few hours of speculation and what if’s for the reader. Throwing in another mystery, who tried to destroy the garden, keeps readers engaged throughout the book. When the killer is revealed, it may be a surprise for many but will leave them satisfied with the results.

Mums and Mayhem is a pleasure to read; it is absorbing and thought-provoking. The characters, location, and garden all work to make this a highly provocative book and one I am happy to recommend to readers who love exotic locations, flowers, and lively characters.

This is the 3rd book in the charming cozy series "Magic Garden" by cozy author Amanda Flower. I have read the previous in series and highly recommend this series as one of my all time favorite cozy series. Ms. Flower is one of our most talented authors and I enjoy all her series. She is a favorite among the cozy community of readers.

In this series set in the Aberdeenshire community of Bellewick in Scotland we return to our favorite protagnist Fiona who is tending her magical garden that she inherited. Fiona has a pending visit from her parents who she fears will pressure her to move back home to the states. Fiona is happy in Scotland running her floral shop, managing her magical garden and helping out the village with concert arrangements. She has developed a knack for finding bodies and investigating murder but other then the occasional body she is happy leading her life on her own terms that is her birthright by inheritance. When her parents arrive trouble follows and soon her Father is accused of murder. Fiona finds herself involved in another investigation to save her Father.

This is a charming series with great charcters, a wonderful setting and always a engaging sleuth. The author has a talent of keeping me guessing to conclusion. As a avid cozy reader I love that the ending was a surprise and how engaging the sleuth is with red herrings amid twist and turns . I love the Scottish village and the description of the garden. This is one of my top favorite cozies that I highly recommend.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own. Very well done to the author ! I look forward to the next in series.

This book was absolutely perfect. The characree and their development along with the plot twists and turns kept me entertained. U had no clue who did it until just before it was revealed

Cozy Mystery in a Magical Garden in Scotland
This book has a lot of neat stuff going for it. There is a magical garden, a talented florist, a small Scottish village, and a cozy mystery to solve. There is a romance or two, and an international music star who is returning to his roots for a concert. The story is very good and quite absorbing. I have read many books by this author and am really enjoying this series. I would have never guessed the outcome when the big denouement arrived. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower is the 3rd book in A Magic Garden Mystery series, and another great adventure. Fiona Knox's Godfather, Ian MacCallister, died and left her his cottage in Edinburgh, Scotland so she moved there and became keeper of the magic garden. Fiona's sister, Isla, comes to Scotland for the summer to help Fiona open Climbing Rose Flower Shop, and decided to stay. Fiona volunteered to help with a homecoming concert for fiddle player Barley McFee, which is turning into more work than she expected. Fiona's parents are coming for a visit from Tennessee, and Fiona is hoping to get her paternal questions answered. When Fiona finds Barley McFdead in his trailer, her father become a person of interest. Fiona must find the real killer before he is arrested. Amanda Flowers is such a great author, I love all her series and can't wait for the next book to come out. There are twists and turns around every corner. If you love fun cozy mysteries, I strongly recommend this book/series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Fiona is settling in to her new home & business in Bellewick, Scotland. She’s dating chief inspector Neil Craig & still trying to get the hang of being the owner of an inherited magical garden. She’s also joined the business owners committee that’s working on the welcome home concert of famous musician Barley McFee. Add to that Fiona’s parents have come to visit her & her sister Isla, you could say that her plate is full. When Barley turns up dead & her father could be the prime suspect, she’s got to work at solving another murder to save someone she loves. All while revealing more family secrets that have begun to surface.

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This is another fun & charming book to add to the series. In it we get to know a little more about Fiona & her family which is a plus. I also like that she’s dating Neil already & the author didn’t drag it out for too many books. The town, the townspeople & Fiona’s family are all becoming familiar & it’s a pleasure to dive into the world each time. I enjoyed the actual mystery very much as well. I think overall the magical garden series is worth reading & I’ll read the future books.

Magical garden. Inheritance issues. Music festival. Scotland. Americans. Murder.

This series is my favorite by Amanda Flower. it is always a joy to read about the Magical Garden in Scotland.

The American in Scotland inherited the Magical Garden from Uncle Ian. Her parents are visiting from the States. Her sister Isla fell in love with a Scottish man. It looks like the American sisters will stay in Scotland.

In this mystery, a famous musician comes back to the village for a music festival. People in the village are working and putting together the music festival. I loved that line about how Americans like everything new and modern while the Scottish like everything old and traditional.

"Mums and Mayhem" is a cozy mystery set in Scotland. Fiona Knox owns a florist shop in a small Scottish village. Great excitement abounds as the town prepares to welcome home Barley McFee, a native musician who is a now famous fiddler. When Barely is murdered during his stay there, Fiona assists the police in solving the crime. Throw in Fiona's parents and sister, a magical garden, and old grudges, and you have the basis for an interestingly lively cozy mystery. The characters are likeable and add humor and dimension to the story. All is wrapped up at the end, after several plot twists that will leave readers guessing.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

Fiona is an American raised on a Tennessee farm. She inherits property and a garden in Scotland from her Godfather. Seeming like a new start in life is a good idea, Fiona leaves everything behind and moves to Scotland

Fiona lives in her Godfather's cottage, attends his garden (which turns out to be magical) and opens a flower shop in the village.

In this book world-famous fiddle player Barley McFee returns to his childhood home for a homecoming concert.

Barley is found dead in his trailer during the concert's intermission, and his death is shockingly tied to Fiona's father, who happens to be visiting Scotland at the time.

While all this is going on, Fiona's garden suddenly withers. She needs to find out why, and how to fix it.

Disappointing. I wanted to love this book. Mums are one of my favorite flowers but the writing and character development is superficial and boiler plate.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

A famous fiddle player arrives for a grand homecoming concert sponsored by the locals, gets more than he bargains as he ends up dead. Fiona is busy with tasks for the event as well as the arrival of her parents and younger sister from Tennessee. Her parents are there to reveal news about Fiona’s birth.

When the fiddler is found dead in his trailer, Fiona’s dad becomes prime suspect. What connection do these two men have in common and how will it change her life? This is a fascinating story line.

I enjoy this series. The scenery, the gardens, the magic, and the budding relationship between Fiona and Neil having me coming back to this series often. You should read this series in order because you learn about some secrets in Fiona's life. Great character development and a mystery that I didn't figure out till it was revealed.

I pretty much love any book written by Amanda Flower and this is no exception. It is so well written and engaging. The characters are developing nicely and I feel like I have a good overall understanding of them.

World famous fiddle player, Barley McFee has returned to his hometown of Bellewick to put on a concert. The village is pulsing with exciting about his homecoming and the chance to listen to Barley and his amazing band. Fiona is trying to keep her head above water running her flower shop, managing her magical garden at Duncreigan and entertaining her parents who have flown to Scotland to visit (and convince Fiona's sister, Isla to move back to Tennessee). During the concert, Barley is found dead during the intermission and the last person seen exiting Barley's trailer prior to his death was Fiona's dad! Fiona is already dealing with some big feelings surrounding the news that her father is not her biological father, but instead her godfather, Ian is her bio dad,

Although Fiona has a lot of faith her her Chief Inspector boyfriend, Neil Craig, she can't let her dad be accused of something he didn't do, so despite Neil's warnings to stay out of it, delves head first in to the case. Fiona is also dealing with learning that someone cut the yellow rose in her garden, the rose that is the source of all of the magic. Without Ian around, Fiona is mostly on her own to figure out how to save the garden and prove that her father is innocent! I love the development of Neil and Fiona's relationship as well as that of Isla and Seth.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Mums and Mayham is a story of magical garden and murder in a small Scottish village. A transplanted American who inherited her godfathers garden is learning how to keep it and helping her inspector boyfriend solve another murder.

Mums and Mayhem is the third book in author Amanda Flowers' Magic Garden Mystery series.

Fiona, born and raised in Tennessee, has settled in County Aberdeen, Scotland, where she inherited her godfather's cottage and garden. She has gradually made the cottage her own, made peace with the magic in her garden, and has acquired a boyfriend (whom she seems to refer to only by his last name or by his title...does she know his first name???). Life is good.

Then life gets crazy: her parents come to visit (with hopes to convince Fiona's sister, Isla, to return to Tennessee), a concert featuring a homegrown, world famous fiddler comes to town requiring lots of time from Fiona as a member of the Merchant Society, her magic garden is dying, and long-buried family secrets are coming to light. And there's a murder. And Fiona's father is connected to the victim! So naturally she has to get involved in the investigation. And maybe introduce her parents to her Chief Inspector boyfriend.

There is lots going on in the village of Bellewick. By the end of the book the murder and the Knox family secrets seem to be resolved, but there are plenty of ongoing story lines to keep readers coming back for more.

A very enjoyable story, probably best read in series order.

Another excellent edition to a wonderful series! Full of twists and turns that leaves you wanting more and enjoying each moment until the end when the killer is caught!

A secret magical garden in Scotland. Those few words alone would intrigue me and when you add the capable hands of Amanda Flower as the author, you know this series is a winner. Fiona has accepted her destiny as guardian of the garden and moved to Scotland from Nashville and even opened a flower shop. Helping organize a concert for a famous fiddler has her busy and coupled with her parents planned visit has her a bit stressed. Seems everyone has secrets. Thoroughly enjoyable with a full palette of relatable and/or interesting characters.

Fiona Knox arrives in Scotland to find she is the keeper of a secret, magical garden. As if this is not enough responsibility, her parents arrive to try to convince her sister to return to the states. In the midst of this family drama, world famous fiddler Barley McFee returns triumphantly to his home town Bellewick, Scotland, but not everyone is happy to see him. Fiona learns some frightening things about her parents, her godfather and Barley. An intriguing mystery with just the right touch of magical undertones.