I had fun reading this first book in a new series. The writing is solid and the characters are fun. I love the setting... A B&B in North Carolina that caters to book lovers. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.

This was a fun book to read with some different character personalities. Learning about the past was interesting and helpful in determining who the killer was. The idea of the bed and breakfast and guests for book discussions is appealing. This is a light, fun and wuick read.

I had a hard time getting into this book. I don't know why but I just couldn't relate to the characters, and I didn't find the majority of the book interesting, it just felt slow. I did enjoy the reveal of the killer, the reasons for the killing is quite clever. #BookedforDeath #NetGalley

As newly widowed Charlotte Reed is throwing her first book themed event at the huge B&B she inherited from her aunt in Beaufort, SC, a guest is killed and the victims daughter accuses her of murder.
The start of a successful series, I’m looking forward to the next adventure.

Charlotte Reed is a fairly young widow who inherited a B&B in North Carolina from a late aunt. She's using it to further her love of books, by hosting events centering around just that - books and authors. While she has an assorted group of people staying for one of Golden Age mystery of author Josephine Tey's books, it can't be labeled a success -- not when one of the guests turns up dead during a costume party.

It turns out that the guest was not well-liked by anyone, including his wife and daughter, but who hated him enough to kill him? With her reputation at stake - and a possible murderer in her home - what is Charlotte to do except try and find the person who did the deed...unless she's no longer alive to tell the truth to anyone...

This is the first in a new series and as such I was really looking forward to reading it; and I always welcome new books by seasoned authors, but this one just didn't completely cut it for me. The book isn't bad, by any account; in fact, it's a decent start, and I do love the idea of a B&B that caters to book lovers. Anyone who reads would love it.

While I enjoyed the character of Charlotte, she seemed to have a rather bland personality. I get that she was the owner of a B&B, but she wasn't always so. She just seemed to have one of those personalities of people you meet and then forget all about them the minute you leave. There was no spark to her, if you will. She, of course, has the innate curiosity that's expected; and she's also trying to find out more about her great-aunt Isabella, who left the house to her; more so because the murder victim hinted that Isabella may have acquired her extensive and valuable library illegally, and Charlotte is determined to find out if it's the truth. But when she starts looking, the truth is a lot stranger than she expects.

Now, I'm not saying it's not believable, I'm just saying for myself, I found it a bit far-fetched in the long run. While it's entirely possible, the entire plot just didn't seem to strike a chord for me, and because of this, it tampered my enjoyment a tad. However, it's a decent start to a new book and others will probably find it more their cup of tea than I did.

Fun cozy mystery set in Beaufort NC. Our heroine owns Chapters Bed and Breakfast and is hosting a retreat when unexpectedly one of the guests is murdered in her carriage house. What I liked about this book is EVERYONE is a suspect, close friends, colleagues, etc. There is a big of mysterious backstory revealed that also interjects a unique take on the cozy mystery. I also enjoyed the book reviews within the context of the book - it made me seek out some titles I probably would not ordinarily read.

When Charlotte Reed inherits her Great Aunt’s B&B in Beaufort she has a chance to start over somewhere new after her husbands death. While hosting a literary themed event, one of the guests is murdered and there are plenty of suspects, including g Charlotte and her staff. To clear her name and those of her friends, Charlotte and her next door neighbor team up to figure out who would want the man dead. Now Charlotte. Weds to figure it out before she becomes the next victim.

A solid whodunit that will have you longing for the next book before you even figure out the mystery.