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Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut

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This is the fourth book in a series by Rose Pressey about artist Celeste Cabot who has special physic powers and travels to craft fairs to promote her work. In this instalment, she goes to Sevier County, eastern Tennessee to sell some paintings. Arriving with her pink and white trailer and Chihuahua, Van Gogh (Van for short) she finds the venue crawling with Elvis impersonators. She spots one Elvis sneaking out of a trailer without closing the door so decides to take a look and is shocked when she finds a dead body.

I thoroughly enjoyed Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut and found it very absorbing. Although I haven't yet read the first two books from Rose Pressey's Haunted Craft Fair Mystery series this did not tarnish my appreciation for this cozy tale as it was easy to read. I find protagonist Celeste to be a great character as she is personable, smart and independent, although a little prone to impulsiveness.

The mystery itself includes enough twists and variety to keep me guessing and turning the pages. A good bunch of people surround Celeste, and I especially like her BFF Sammie. The Travel Trailer Tips at the start of each chapter were a neat touch. This is a great, very high quality, fun read, and I intend to catch up with the other books in this pleasurable and amusing series. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Celeste. Very highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

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Another winner for this author. Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut is the fourth book in this series and they keep getting better.

In this book, we find Celeste and her trusted Chihuahua Van arriving at the Sevier County Fair in Tennessee to sell her paintings.

Great storyline and well-crafted characters make this a must-read cozy mystery.

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While I miss the Haunted Vintage series, this one is quickly becoming a fave too. I don't know that I can see sustainability in finding dead bodies at every single fair she goes too, it'll be fun while it lasts. This is the 4th installment in the Haunted Craft Fair series, and having read them all, I feel as though it can easily be read as a standalone.

On a side note, are either of these men ever going to kiss Miss Celeste?

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I’m starting this series a bit late as Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut is the 4th in the Haunted Craft Fair Mystery Series, but still a fun ride!
Celeste, a traveling artist, goes from one craft fair to the next with her little Chihuahua Van, selling her artwork.
When an Elvis impersonator is murdered at the fair, Celeste can’t be kept away from her own investigation.
Each mystery in this series has a ghostly visitor who helps Celeste solve her mysteries, and this ghost happens to be the murdered Elvis impersonator.
I loved the paranormal element to the story along with the Elvis impersonators. This playful, cozy mystery was exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

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Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut by Rose Pressey is the fourth book in the paranormal cozy Haunted Craft Fair Mysteries series. As with most cozy series each of the books in this series features it’s own mystery that will be fully solved within the book so each can be read as a standalone or in any order if choosing to do so. However, there is of course character building that carries over from book to book for those that follow the series from the beginning.

Celeste Cabot is an artist who has bought herself a small travel trailer in which she and her dog spend most of their time traveling from craft fair to craft fair. This allows Celeste the ability to spend her days painting as she sits in her booth outside the trailer at the fairs actually trying to sell her work to customers.One day at a fair however Celeste has a customer return one of her paintings claiming it is haunted and makes mysterious things happen. After investigating her paintings closer Celeste learns that there are hidden images within that she doesn’t purposely paint, weirder still somehow these paintings can summon ghosts.

Celeste has now travelled to the mountains of eastern Tennessee where she has set up her trailer at the latest craft fair being held at the Sevier County Fair. Not only does the Sevier County Fair hosts booths such as Celeste’s selling her artwork but there in also a celebrity impersonation contest going on. As Celeste checks out the new fair she couldn’t help but notice all the impersonators around the event. However, Celeste never expected to check out a trailer where an Elvis impersonator had been killed. Of course knowing another killer is among them at the fair Celeste paints herself a portrait to summon another ghost to help her solve the crime.

I have followed the Haunted Craft Fair Mysteries series from the beginning since I am one that loves a good mixed genre read. With this series being one has the touch of paranormal in the cozy setting with a ghost helping to solve the mysteries I couldn’t help but like the series. As always I enjoyed Celeste snooping around to find a killer and had a good chuckle at the Elvis impersonator being involved. This latest installment could have used a few more suspects but it was still fun to read as the others have been so of course I’ll still be back for more in the series in the future.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

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Celeste and Van the Chi can't catch a break. They're at the craft fair in Sevier, Tennessee and it's crawling with Elvis impersonators, including one who might be a murderer! See, Celeste and Chi saw an Elvis sneaking away from a trailer where a dead body was found. Yikes. Celeste has the unusual (go with it) ability to get visions of villains by painting portraits, in this case of Elvis, of course. It's implausible, of course, but it's also fun. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I enjoyed this as a reader of the series but think it would be fine as a standalone.

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Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut” the 4th instalment in the "Haunted Craft Fair" Mystery series by Rose Pressey. I am a huge fan of Rose Pressey and this series. It can be read as a standalone but I think it should be read in order.

The ghost of an Elvis impersonator has got psychic painter Celeste Cabot all shook up...

The protagonist Celeste is a likeable, entertaining fun main character, with quirky supporting characters her family, her BFF Sammie and her faithful companion Van the Chihuahua.

The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had plenty of twists to keep you engrossed till the end. The love triangle I’m hoping will come to an end in the next book..

I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I don’t know what it is about Rose Pressey’s book, but I just zip right though them! Her protagonist always does foolhardy things, but I just can’t hate them. And this was no exception; she does such a great job balancing the absurd and the mystery. The stories are always a fast paced read with lots of clues and fun, zany characters.

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3.5 stars

I enjoy cozy mysteries where I can sleuth along with the characters, and this one fit the bill. Celeste is a fun character, and I liked the setting, as well. And then to have Elvis thrown in? Even better! Enough red herrings to keep readers engaged.

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One of my favorite authors that has drawn me into so many series, and this one doesn't disappoint. As a crafter myself, I enjoy the setting of traveling to different fairs. Filled with fun characters, even a ghost and plenty of adventure, this is a great read.

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This is one of my favourite series.

An interesting and unique premise with great characters and a well written whodunit.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

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Thank you #Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut by Rose Presey in exchange for an honest review. Celeste Cabot has pulled up to the county fair, in eastern Tennessee, in her trailer or mobile art studio. There is a celebrity impersonation contest happening as well as an art show. This was a strange and fun book. There was a bit of paranormal feel to the plot. The reader could tell that Rose Pressey enjoyed writing this. I've participated in many craft fairs, but never one with an impersonation contest.

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I love the premise of this series. I enjoy her traveling to different fairs/carnivals. How she meets the ghost and her crazy family.

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I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

I usually don't get books that I don't like the cover but this one was a good exception to my rule. Great story and ambiance.

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Celeste Cabot enjoys pulling up to a craft fair in her pink Shasta trailer. Selling her paintings at the local fair keeps her busy, but she seems to find time to get wrapped up in a murder investigation.
Elvis is in the building, well, at the craft fair anyway, and everywhere she looks, all she sees is Elvis.
Following her instincts, Celeste finds a dead body, and even though everyone tells her to not get involved, she can't resist.
Hopefully Celeste can get the answers she needs with the help of her new ghostly friend.

I always have a great time reading a book in this series. There are so many fun characters, and her family always cracks me up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

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Great series and author. If you haven't read this book yet I highly recommend doing so. I suggest reading the books in order.

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Amateur sleuth and psychic Celeste Cabot discovers a dead body in a trailer at the Sevier County Fair. Once again Celeste can't resist trying to solve the murder. Not surprising since the murder victim's ghost has asked Celeste to find out who killed him. This was a fun story to read. There are great characters, lots of action and haunted paintings. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

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Elvis is at the fair. Everywhere! When Celeste sees an Elvis sneaking out of a trailer leaving the trailer door open, her gut feeling is that something is wrong. So she investigates and finds a body
With so many people dressed as Elvis, how to separate the killer out of the pack of impersonators is filled with lots of possibilities. Lots of red herrings, intriguing characters and humor make this one cozy read. Thanks #netgalley and #Keningston for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

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This ARC was provided to me via Kindle by Kensington Books, Kensington and #NetGalley for my honest opinion.

Celeste Cabot is a quirky, lovable sleuth in this Murder Can Frost Your Donut gem. Celeste’s a psychic painter in the cozy mystery series set in Tennessee. Surrounded by a cast of characters who don’t fail to disappoint, this ones a slam dunk.

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Celeste Cabot is selling her paintings at another fair and takes Van back to the trailer so she can enjoys a celebrity impersonation contest. As she walks to her trailer, she sees an Elvis impersonator sneak out of a trailer, leaving the door open. Feeling something is amiss, she checks on the trailer and finds a body.

When the police arrive, both detectives that she has been flirting with arrive. How does one quite help the police find the murderer when he was dressed as an Elvis impersonator, especially with so many of them at the fair, including the man that was killed? Celeste can’t help but sleuth, even when both detectives and her family warn her off. Will Celeste be able to solve the murder or will her body be found with a “Return to Sender” label?

Rose Pressey has been writing Cozies for awhile and has had several other series I have enjoyed. Her writing is sincere and down to earth and her whodunits always have plenty of red herrings and clues to keep you guessing until the final reveal. If you love cozies, don’t miss out on one of the authors in cozyland.

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