This is the third book in the series and was another wonderful adventure to read. Even though it is part of a series it can be read alone. Although I am not sure If I really like the heroine she works well in this christian read. There was so much going on that you didn’t have time to get bored. The characters were well written and the storyline kept me turning the page. I love the adventure and the fact that you can read a great mystery with a small amount of Christian content. Well worth the read for those who are not Christian it is still a very good read. I received this as an Arc from netgalley and freely give my review.

I like going on adventures with Freddie and Grace. It usually has an intriguing mystery to solve, along with themes of love and faith, well-placed humor, and a well-developed cast of characters. This book will have you turning pages as you go side by side with this couple as they uncover clues to this puzzle. Readers will enjoy traveling to a remote Italian villa on a remote island. This is a captivating tale, where pirate treasure is found, along with a few surprises. As they dig deeper, they quickly learn that no one is who they say they are. Will they solve this mystery and survive long enough to tell anyone about it?

I’ve enjoyed seeing how Grace and Frederick’s love has grown, and how they’ve become partners in more ways than one. This is a great escape and one your book club will have fun with.

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As the third installment of the Freddie & Grace Mysteries, The Juliet Code follows newly married Freddie and Grace as they leave Egypt for another leg of their honeymoon–Venice. Only in a picturesque setting such as Venice would Grace manage to be part of a thievery mishap in the very first scene. From there, both she and her husband manage to get ensnared in another mystery by helping their friend, Detective Jack, solve an art heist involving Shakepeare’s famous Juliet in a series of paintings that may reveal a vast treasure. Basham’s cast of secondary characters shine with their own voices so they are easy to remember and decipher. And a special two of them seem like they will be heavily featured should this series continue.

Basham is known for her steaminess but this still remains a closed-door style romance, however, the reader should keep in mind the main characters are married and act as newly married couples do. There is minimum on-scene violence and some is played for humor. As with any of Basham’s books, there is a heavy Christian theme which hits on several areas, but it is a thread woven throughout and not simply dumped at convenient intervals.

This is a standalone book but does reference the two previous cases featured in the first two books of the series. They are all enjoyable reads and one would grasp more of their shared references if the entire series were read in order. The Juliet Code is for fans of historical fiction who also love a heady mix of romance and mystery.

Swoonalishic!!! I know that is not a "real" word but that is what this book is. I have loved Freddie and Grace since The Mistletoe Countess; this book was no different. Pepper Basham not only transports her readers to Italy she transports this reader back in time. I felt like I was reading an Agatha Christie novel with loads of romantic swoon!

My favorite quotes . . .

"It's incredibly dashing when you speak sleuth."

"I think you're beautiful, and you're incredibly dangerous to my heart."

Freddie and Grace are two of my favorite bookish couples, and I will happily follow them on their next adventure!! Please, Pepper!!!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I wasn't required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Freddy and Grace finally get their honeymoon in Italy but, it’s full of more adventure than Freddy wants. This book has everything you could ask for and then some, adventure, humor, wit, spunky characters, mystery, intrigue, murder, romance, a ghost, art thieves, kidnapping, and treasure. I love this whole series! You not only get Freddy and Grace’s sweet romance but you also get a little extra romance from the side characters. I was definitely not ready for this book to end and I hope there will be even more books in this series in the future.

I was provided a copy of the book from the author/publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

Mystery lovers will enjoy this book, the third in the Grace and Frederick series. Set in Venice, Italy, Grace and Frederick set out in a belated honeymoon are caught up in art heist mysteries. Very entertaining! Readers will want to read the first two in this series.

This was a great addition to the Freddie and Grace series! Watching the mystery unfold as they searched for hidden treasure in Italy, kept me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoy the dynamic between Frederick and Grace and it's fun to see how they grow and balance each other out. I also liked seeing Jack Miracle's character and getting to know him more. Overall, it was a great read!

The Juliet Code is the third book in the Fredrick & Grace Mystery series. I had not personally read the previous books in the series. While I could certainly tell that there was some history here that I wasn't familiar with, I didn't feel like it impacted my understanding or enjoyment of the story. I did enjoy these characters so much that I found myself wanting to go back and learn more about these events that they mentioned throughout the story.

This was such a fun mystery. Like I said, the characters were really fun and I couldn't help but enjoy them, and the mystery kept me wondering. And oh, the romance... this is most certainly a kissing book--- which Pepper Basham is most certainly great at! There were definitely some swoon-worthy kissing moments in this one that proved just that. I will say that while this is Christian fiction and as such it does not go beyond kisses on the pages, there were several moments of implied intimacy between the married main characters. Again, it's all off pages. While this didn't bother me personally, it was a little more than we typically see in the genre and as such might not be for all readers.

Overall, I thought this was a great story with the perfect blend of romance, mystery and humor... and I enjoyed every minute of it!

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All opinions are my own.

I love Grace and Frederick. Grace is so funny with how she gets so excited that they have a mystery to solve on their honeymoon. Rather than being disgruntled, Frederick gets into it too despite fearing the potential danger of it all. They both come to see that they have to trust in the Lord no matter their circumstances.

This book has a solid mystery to solve. I loved seeing how Grace put her training into practice. She and Frederick are a delightful couple and I hope they have many more mysteries to solve.

Thank you to Barbour Fiction for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

'Oh my darling, Frederick, not only are we on a remote island, but there's a dangerous-looking butler, an unsolved robbery, a treasure, and now a ghost. I really am living a fairy-tale romance."

This book is part of a series and being who I am I jumped in with book 3 lol. I am who I am. Before I get to my review of this book, there were a few things that could be deemed spoiler-y for the first 2 books, but nothing that ruined anything for me or would keep me from going back to read books 1 and 2. I also felt that this author did a great job of incorporating events from the earlier books, while allowing a new-to-the-series reader (like myself) to read it with zero problems with understanding past references, etc. This book was very well done.

My favorite thing about this book was the mystery. I LOVE a good mystery. I love trying to figure it out before everyone else in the story. Just when I thought I knew "who done it", I would realize my guess was completely inaccurate and I'd switch to someone else, and even go back and forth between suspects. The mystery is incredible...each clue fits like a perfect jigsaw puzzle and keeps the reader completely intrigued and entertained.

I loved the humor. Grace is a character-literally and figuratively. I loved her zest for life and love of fiction. Frederick is a saint to keep up with her. They are a fun match and I love that they faced everything together. Their love story is adorable and I'm excited to go back and see how it all began. I loved the side characters...even the ones I repeatedly suspected of all the crazy things that happened.

Overall, this was a very entertaining read and one I would recommend! I'm a new reader to Pepper's books (I started with her Skymar series and have LOVED those!)

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

Content: mild danger/peril/violence (risky situations, murders, etc), religious exclamations, mentions of a married man and woman being intimate and discussing foreplay (no explicit details given, but mild innuendo), kisses only.

Thank you to Julie Wright and Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this novel.

This was a quick, enjoyable read about a young woman who sends a letter to the man she thinks she's in love with, only to have it intercepted by his cousin, who happens to be one if her childhood friends. The two strike a deal to suit the both of them to help them reach their respective goals.

The story is straightforward and nothing happens that you wouldn't have guessed, but it's a nice ride. Read when you want a chill moment reading a sweet historical romance.

Lord and Lady Astley have set out to continue their idilic honeymoon, only for this part of their trip the destination is Italy. Ha! Hold onto your hats, readers! Lord Frederick Astley should have realized by now, that wherever his beloved Lady Grace goes events will lead to a less than relaxing time. Mysteries and adventures seem to follow her, or them, at every turn. The author has once again taken readers on a merry chase, with some very real danger with ruthless villains, as they follow the adventures of amateur detectives Freddie and Grace. With their friend, Detective Jack Miracle, enticing them to help him solve this case, how could they say no? Readers of previous Freddie and Grace Mysteries, will thoroughly enjoy the banter, the peril, the ingenuity, and the romance in this newest novel. The characters are real to life. The plot has so many twists and turns, the reader will be guessing all the way along as to who the real villains are. I highly recommend this book to lovers of mystery, lovers of romance, and lovers of adventure. If you are new to this series, it might take a few pages to get into the story if you are jumping in without reading the others, but it will be worth it in the end. Sit back and hang on for a lovely adventure!

I requested and received a copy of this book for review. The opinions expressed here are wholly my own.

Freddie and Grace are one of the most loved fictional couples. Their love for each other and tendency to get into trouble always causes some fun stories.

This third installment was just as fun and filled with mystery as the first two books. I loved how Grace always pushes Freddie out of his comfort zone. In this third book, Freddie starts to just accept the adventurous side of Grace and how to embrace it.

Missing paintings, murders and a possible treasure added to an adventurous read. I loved the additional characters we met, especially the open ending which might suggest that Jack might also have a HEA in the future (if we are lucky enough for another book).

The Freddie & Grace Mysteries series is such a delight to read. I love Frederick and Grace and the flirty, lighthearted, humorous relationship they have with the love and faith that they have. In this third of the series, their honeymoon has moved on to Venice where they run into their friend, Detective Jack.Miracle, Jack talks them into helping him with working with a client who has had some artwork stolen from a gallery in Venice. The Juliet paintings are part of a set of paintings painted by a local artist and are based on Romeo and Juliet's story. Everyone who has owned a painting has died a tragic death. Thus starts a wild adventure with twists, turns, danger, and intrigue, one with characters who are not who they say they are and with a sinister motive. I highly recommend this book and whole series for those who enjoy historical suspense with a romantic flair and touch of humor and faith interspersed.
I was given a copy for the purpose of an honest review. All thoughts are mine only.

This adventure with Frederick and Grace was just as delightful as the others. From the beginning, we get thrown into the hijinks of adventurous Grace and her more cautious husband. I love these two characters so much, and between their banter, the romantic moments that made me swoon, and the action, I was engrossed in the novel until its ending.

I especially liked the addition of Jack and the scenes from his POV, as well as the hint for a future romance for him.

Honestly, I could gush about this novel for a long time. This whole series, really. It’s definitely worth the read, especially if you’re a fan of historical romance sprinkled with a bit of suspense. If you haven’t read The Mistetoe Countess or The Cairo Curse, you’ll still enjoy The Juliet Code, but I recommend reading the series in order.

Overall, The Juliet Code is a sweet historical story perfect for romance readers who crave adventure.

Welcome back to a new saga for Freddie and Grace! This time Lord and Lady Astley are finding murder and mayhem in beautiful Italy. Grace is probably my favorite character, as she is sweet but a bit naïve. The main setting is a stunning island with the duo in cahoots with detective Jack Miracle to solve the mystery of missing artwork. Join in the challenges as they find plenty of peril and a mystery or two to solve. I enjoyed the storyline but I did find it a bit choppy in some parts, but sweet Grace always shines through to make you smile and possibly save the day, both literally and figuratively. The spiritual thread was appreciated but sometimes felt like it was added as an afterthought. Please DO note that I read a Net Galley early copy of the book and it’s entirely possible that the rough edges have since been polished up.
I’ve enjoyed several of the authors novels and my favorites are Hope Between the Pages and The Mistletoe Countess. She is a very versatile author who writes everything from her beloved Blue Ridge Mountain series, rom coms, and historical fiction and that always has some romance involved. She has a nice backlist that I am slowing making my way through.
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
3.5 Stars

I recommend Pepper Basham’s Juliet Code to anyone who enjoys an exciting faith filled mystery with a hint of romance. A reader who loves books will delight in the literary references and Grace’s love of literature. This book can be read as a standalone but reading the first two in the series will enhance the reader’s understanding of the characters. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

What a great read! This book is so good! It's a well written mystery that is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.
I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Oh, Freddy and Grace! I just love this husband and wife sleuth duo. Grace has the imagination to look at all kinds of possibilities as to who might be behind the thefts of the Juliet paintings. Freddy is the logical, methodical partner who can eliminate ideas that are not likely to have happened. Grace leaps, then looks, and of course, Freddy does the opposite. Together, they are perfect in solving this crime.

The Venetian setting and the surrounding islands lends an air of mystery to the case as Freddy, Grace, and their friend, Jack Miracle, must find the paintings and the clues to a rumored treasure before more tragedy strikes. I could imagine seeing the manor home and thought it the perfect place to investigate.

Seeing Grace and Freddy grow in their relationship with each other makes this book more than just a mystery. Grace finds Freddy even more attractive as he uses investigative terms when talking about the Juliet paintings. Freddy discovers even more reasons to love about Grace when they are uncovering clues. I can’t wait to see what other cases they will be solving in the future.

There are so many things to love about this story. Here are some of my favorites:
The City of Masks
Clues to a hidden treasure
A curse
Theatrics
False Identities
The islands of Dreams
Seaside caves

I highly recommend this book. it can be read as a standalone, but reading the other books in the series will give you background information about Freddy and Grace, plus they are really fun to read. You’ll want to read this if you enjoy whodunits, an adorable sleuthing couple, interesting suspects, new friends, and possible romantic relationships.

I received this advanced reader copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not obligated to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

I 100% loved The Mistletoe Countess that started this series - enjoyed the 2nd book - and really liked this 3rd Freddie and Grace mystery! I don't think any in the series will top the first book, but this third one was great!

Freddie and Grace are continuing to find mystery on their honeymoon - in Italy this book. Art heists, murder, ex-circus performers, and so much more -- and is anyone really who they say they are? And Grace meets her favorite detective and learns from him. Grace and Freddie's chemistry is so adorable, really enjoy these characters! Excited for their next adventure!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.