Brie Careful What You Wish For is the fourth cozy mystery in the Grilled Cheese Mysteries series. Carly Hale has hired Ross her new delivery person and everything is going well until he stumbles upon a dead body during a delivery. When he becomes one of the suspects, Carly takes it upon herself to investigate the murder until she clears his name.

I have enjoyed this series since I discovered it and this newest cozy mystery was a good addition. I enjoyed the setting of this series and the characters are a good crew. Carly has some great support as she works on these investigations she shouldn’t be getting into. The mystery took a few twists and turns throughout that I didn’t expect and it kept me on my toes. I have read the rest of this series, but I do think this could be read as a standalone without a problem. Overall this was an enjoyable read and even though it’s not my favorite cozy mystery series, it is always a solid one to return to. If you are a fan of cozy mysteries and grilled cheese, give this book a try! I look forward to seeing what comes next for Carly.

Thank you Netgalley and Beyond the Page for the ARC of this book. This was an honest review.

It is impossible to forget the characters who work at Amateur Sleuth's Carly's Grilled Cheese shop. Along with the delicious grilled cheese, the atmosphere of the shop alone makes it a very comforting place to return to. Carly doesn't think there is any harm in carefully questioning the victim's enemies to check motives and challenge their explanations to the point of being just a tad noisy in my opinion, but as her heart is in the right place, she will do anything to save the victim she knows is innocent. This was a heartbreaking conclusion that was nonetheless satisfying in its own way. Can't wait to read the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me the opportunity to review an ARC of this novel. All of the thoughts and the opinions expressed are my own.

Carly Hale has come back to her hometown and opened a grilled cheese shop. Since she has been home, she has “helped” the police solve several murders. This time, her young friend that runs the town’s delivery service has stumbled upon the murder of an elderly woman. Because of past encounters, he is on the suspect list, and of course Carly must help clear his name.

This book is typical of the cozy mystery genre. The punny titles and food references make it worth reading. However, I was expecting this book to reflect Christian values. It did not. The only standouts to me, as stated above, are the cool grill cheese sandwich references and the puns. I was not invested in the predictable plot.

I would recommend this book to people looking for mostly clean cozy mysteries. I would not recommend this book for anyone who is bothered by the idea of couples living together before marriage.

This series is a sweet and cozy series. Carly, the MC is likable, kind, and very relatable. The side characters are also easy to fall in love with and care about. I really enjoy this series, but I will say that this one was the least enjoyable of the series thus far. Now, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it, it just didn't seem to have as much heart and or mystery as the others. I do like how this author handles the MC's romance, it's very minimal and doesn't take over the story. I think this one had too many players for me and the solution, seemed a tid bit far fetched. It still brought the delicious descriptions of cheesy goodness that I am all here for though! Enjoyable read

I honestly think this series just keeps getting better and better! Reilly has been able to develop a really solid cast of characters that’s actually changing, a significant challenge for most cozy series. The mystery itself was solidly plotted and went in an absolutely wild direction, which I thought was super fun. All in all, another delightful installment in a must read series.

Carly Hale has a new service, home delivery for seniors. The idea is a great one until a cranky customer is found murdered in her home. Carly's delivery person, Ross, becomes suspect #1. Carly has to find the real killer before they affect Carly and Ross in a deadly way!

The mystery is filled with "red herrings", I like the description of Balsam Dell and it's residents. Carly is smart,, kind and determined to help Ross. I made one of the grilled cheese recipes and it was delicious! A keep you guessing mystery and a delicious snack - you can't beat that combo!

I received an ARC from NetGalkey and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Carly Hale is excited that local young man Ross Baxter has started his own delivery service, especially since it helps older people who can't get around. He's doing a great job but has recently started having a problem with one of his customers. Ross isn't one to just give up so he continues to deliver to her. When he finds her dead in her home during his next delivery to her he worries he will be looked at because of their conflict. Carly jumps in to investigate when it looks like Ross is the main suspect according to the police. She soon learns that there are several people from her past who had a problem with her. Now she just has to put the pieces she has learned together in a way that they will fit and reveal the killer. A great read in a series that I always look forward to reading.

Dollycas's Thoughts

Carly Hale's Grilled Cheese Eatery is her dream come true. She and Grant Robinson, "grill cook extraordinaire", assistant manager Valerie Wells, and part-time server, Suzanne Rivers work together like a well-oiled machine. Ross Baxter wanted a way to earn money for college so he started Fab Food on Wheels. He picks orders from several restaurants, including the Grilled Cheese Eatery, and delivers to his clientele, mostly senior citizens.

Ross has one very difficult customer, Octavia Gray. She had several complaints about Ross but she kept calling for delivery. Ross arrives right on time with her perfect order but when he arrives he finds Mrs. Gray dead on the floor. Soon the police and many residents of Balsam Dell believe he killed her. Carly thinks they are all crazy so she decides to find the true killer so Ross can get back to work and off to college. She soon learns the woman had made a ton of enemies over the years and whoever murdered her may be ready to grill Carly and that's no cheese.

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I am happy this series found a new home at Beyond the Page Publishing and that we can return to Balsam Dell Vermont and Carly's Grilled Cheese Eatery.

Ms. Reilly has created a great cast of characters. Carly is a strong protagonist who can't stay out of Chief of Police Fred Holloway's investigations. He is dating her assistant manager Valerie Wells so Carly hopes she will get some inside information.  Instead, Valerie along with the rest of Carly's staff and her boyfriend Ari Mitchell try to convince her to leave the case to the police. Her BFF Gina Tomasso though is ready to help her investigate any way she can. Ross Baxter is a nice addition to the group. The young man is a hard worker and polite. How anyone could believe he was a killer makes no sense. These characters are well-developed and engaging. I have been invested in their lives since book 1, Up to No Gouda.

Octavia Gray was not a nice person which means plenty of suspects and motives. Carly did her best to pare them down but took some real risks as she repeatedly questioned people to try to make clues fit together. Ms. Reilly set up some interesting red herrings and I fell for every one. I knew both Carly and I were missing something but the actual killer wasn't even on my radar. The twists at the end were stellar. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor.

There is a wonderful subplot with Ari and Carly. It had me captivated almost as much as the mystery. It came together in the final chapter along with other good news. I am excited about the future for Carly and all her friends. They are like one big family and I love that.

Brie Careful What You Wish For is a delightfully delicious read. From the wonderful characters to the twisted mystery to the yummy grilled cheese sandwiches and soups, I was all in on this terrific addition to the series. I can't wait to see what Ms. Reilly grills up for her readers to enjoy next.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

Another good addition to the series. I love how their lives progress in the books - it’s not the same stagnant, will-they-won’t-they – Carly and Ari’s relationship progresses, as do other relationships, and the restaurant staff grows, too. The mystery was interesting with lots of red herrings to keep you guessing. The solution at the end between the two characters with a letter left for them was bittersweet and is a good reminder not to hold grudges.

This fourth book in the Grilled Cheese Mystery is another delightful installment.

A young man who delivers Carly's grilled cheese sandwiches to local seniors finds the dead body of a much-hated local senior and he's quickly thought to be the top suspect in the crime.

Naturally, Carly gets involved by talking to those involved, much to the annoyance of the chief of police.

This series features a delightful cast of characters and great plots with interesting twists. It also leaves me hungry for a grilled cheese sandwich or two.

Highly recommended!!

With the summer heat sizzling grilled cheese restaurant owner Carly Hale is thrilled to have Ross Baxter deliver her sandwiches to local seniors. He is a hardworking young man until one customer complains about him and when he makes a return delivery to the woman’s house and finds her dead body. The police and half the town believe he killed her so Carley takes steps to investigate determined to prove them wrong. Carly finds out she had a step son and daughter whom needed money to get there lives back on track. She also preyed on other women’s husbands in her younger days leaving broken marriages in her wake. Carly ends up coming face to face with the killer and realizes she may have taken on more than she could handle. This was a very enjoyable story with fun characters and adventures. I would recommend to everyone.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Carly inserts herself into the murder investigation of a nasty old woman. The young lad who delivers her sandwiches to seniors found the body and becomes a person of interest and his entire life and future is thrown into disarray. Carly has a habit of doing this and while she has helped bring villains to justice, it has been at great danger to her own wellbeing.

That is why the Chief of Police, her staff, her friends and practically everyone else on the planet tries to discourage her from her sleuthing. She is stubborn and continues to question people even after being threatened with jail for interfering. I was beginning to think this would become one of those stories where eyes roll when the heroine blunders into the most dangerous situation. It did not. Oh, have no doubt Carly is going to face death. And she did walk into a place she should have avoided but she managed to avoid the pitfalls that can ruin a good mystery. It works out for the story and the characters while still putting her in mortal danger. That is a tough one to pull off so kudos.

The killer is brought to justice and it has a nice little twist to it. But the best part was where the victim, who had been vilified by all and sundry, was redeemed a bit. It was a nice touch. Four purrs and two paws up.

There's another murder in Balsam Dell, and naturally Carly has to be right in the middle of it. She knows there's no way the young man who is being questioned could kill anyone. She's determined to get to the truth....even if the police chief is threatening to put her in jail if she's doesn't stay out of the investigation. The victim wasn't well-liked, so the problem wasn't finding who could have done it, but narrowing down who actually did.

Plenty of twists and turns in this interesting cozy mystery. I enjoyed hanging out with Carly and crew as she tried to figure out whodunit, without getting herself shredded in the process. Plus there was lots and lots of cheesey goodness.

Many thanks to Beyond The Page Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

The newest Grilled Cheese mystery finds Carly investigating when her delivery man, Ross, is accused of murdering an old woman. She soon realizes that the deceased had many enemies who could be responsible.

Another good one in this series! The mystery was good, plus we got some character development for Carly and Ari! This series is really enjoyable and a great mix of cozy elements.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another bite of cheesy goodness for fans of Linda Reilly's Grilled Cheese cozy mystery series. Did Carly Hale get caught up in another murder? Of course! It wouldn't be Carly if she didn't. The sandwich recipes look scrumptious as always and there are a few new characters that I can't want to see more of. There are several twists and turns to keep this a nice light read.

Carly Hale is back in the fourth installment of the Grilled Cheese Mysteries in Brie Careful What You Wish For, where Ross Baxter, who has a food delivery business to earn money for college, delivers to a woman who is generally hateful and difficult. He finds her body in her kitchen, and evidence points to murder. Many of the small town residents, including the Balsam Dell police are convinced that this young man is the murderer, even though those who know him are sure he isn’t guilty. Because Carly knows Ross isn’t guilty, she puts her sleuthing hat on, against the wishes of the police and investigates. Carly uncovers enough clues to be sure that the list of suspects becomes longer and longer, and Carly, as usual, puts herself in danger.

This cute cozy is a fast read. The story flows well and the suspense slowly builds. Reilly does a good job of developing the characters, and for those who haven’t read the previous books, gives readers enough information that they can relate to them and come to know them. They are quite believable, and most are likeable. One of the nice things about the novel is that Reilly makes reference to several mouthwatering grilled cheese-type sandwiches. There are clever plays on cheese words, too, including Carly’s beloved dog, Havarti.

All told, this is a cute cozy and it includes a couple of recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches at the end. This is fun, and is suitable for readers of all ages.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Brie Careful What You Wish For is the fourth book in the Grilled Cheese Mysteries, and my introduction to the series. I liked that I did not feel lost or confused even though I had not read the previous entries in the series. I was able to jump right in and to appreciate reading the book. Carly, the main character, is very interesting and likable, which is important with a cozy mystery. The mystery is well written and keeps the reader wanting to know more. It was a very satisfying read, and it makes me want to read the previous books in the series.

I really enjoyed this cheesey excuse the pun , but fun cosy mystery.

Another Carly, Carley .
It was an amazing read .

I loved carly as a main character and she had my name but a different spelling .

I felt sorry for Ross. I really wanted him to be innocent.
You will see if He is if you read it .
I definitely say to read it .
You won't regret it .
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This was my first book by this author, and I really enjoyed it. I love grilled cheese sandwiches myself, but I had never thought of a grilled cheese sandwich shop. I love the idea and the premise. I really liked Carly, and I thought she was a great character. I could feel her desperation, frustration, and resolve to help Ross out of the mess that he had gotten himself in.

I thought the entire gang were written really well and I loved all of the different attitudes and personalities. They all cracked me up at some point in the story. The mystery certainly had my mind going everywhere. Lots of red herrings and twists and turns, which I love! I love a book that keeps me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't read this book fast enough.

I understood Carly getting upset with some of the others in the book because here she's trying to help someone, and people are purposely being thick headed and that would make anyone want to pull their hair out. I felt myself getting upset at some points and wanting to smack some sense into people. Jiminy Christmas, someone's life is on the line!

However, I digress, all in all it was a wonderfully written book with fantastic characters. And I just truly fell in love with the story and everyone in it. I highly recommend this book. I myself will be going back and reading the others in the series.

Thanks to Net Galley, the publishers, and to Linda Reilly for the ability to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are completely honest.

Luckily this book went down better than if I was really eating brie! (Yuck! Not my favorite cheese!) But I really have enjoyed the books I have read in the Grilled Cheese series. The characters are well developed, the story is always interesting, and the murder mystery will have you engaged in the book until the end. There were lots of twists and turns and clues that might lead you astray. But they are worth the effort and you will find yourself flipping through the pages quickly to see if you can figure out who is guilty. I love the characters at Carly’s Grilled Cheese Eatery in Balsam Dell, Vermont. This is a great cozy mystery series that I think you will enjoy biting into and savoring every page you read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Beyond the Page for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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