This was a fun little murder mystery (and only around 200 pages, at least the ARC I read was only about 200 pages)! I finished it in an afternoon.

The writing style was fun and super easy to read, but I did find the dialogue to be a bit weird. It was another one of those situations where I found it to be a bit stilted and choppy.

There were also a lot of characters and for such a short book that was confusing. I had trouble keeping track of who was who a couple of times. But I don't know if that's a me problem or a problem that lots of other readers may experience.

A very cartoonish murder mystery (Valentines-themed, of course) that involves a little dating festival, a trip to a resort and a very popular author found dead!

If you're looking for a fun and festive lil romp, I would recommend this. But I still found myself wanting a bit more from it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

I enjoyed this book. I was hoping for—a cute Valentine’s Day murder mystery. It’s a short and fun read, so I’d recommend it to anyone looking for something quick and light.

A few things didn’t work for me:
There were a lot of characters, which made it hard to keep track of everyone. The transitions between scenes were a bit confusing at times since the story moves between different environments without clear breaks.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC! I received an advance copy for free, and this review is my honest opinion.

Fern Valley is hosting its first book festival and it’s showing off and pulling out all the stops for the authors and fans. It has all these different events with some pretentious authors (if you know, you know.)

Jules Keene and her coworkers work at the glamping resort trying to make sure everyone’s doing ok and tempers are tampered down. Everything changes when a body of a well known author is found on the property. Jules has to find the culprit before more people get hurt.

This book was cute but it was a little overwhelming with how many characters you had to keep track of. While it was still a fun who-done-it book, I had a hard time finishing this one. The style of writing is not my usual type of writing I read.

I did enjoy some parts, and appreciated that it was a cozy and simple murder mystery. The characters all had different personalities which is hard to since there was so many in this book.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley and the opinions I expressed are my own.

Cute cozy mystery with a Valentine/book lover theme. Cute idea but there were too many characters to follow with the story.

This was a really cute cozy read. Gave me Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine vibes! I’ll definitely have to pick up and read the other books to this series!

Although Valentine's Day is still a long way off, it was interesting to read a story where this holiday is combined with detective notes. It was fun, intense and very unexpected at times. I'm not a fan of this holiday, but here it fits the plot. Added to the list of favourites along with “How to kill men and get away with it”.

Deadlines & Valentines is an entertaining, lighthearted addition to Heather Weidner's Delanie Fitzgerald series. The fast-paced investigation pulls readers in quickly, keeping the mystery compelling throughout. The balance between humor and intrigue works well, with Valentine's Day as a charming backdrop to the more serious plot elements.

Weidner's writing is crisp and keeps the story moving at a good pace. The supporting cast also adds depth and humor, with friendships and relationships playing a nice role alongside the main mystery. While the plot occasionally leans into cozy mystery tropes, it remains fresh and enjoyable.

The only reason I didn't rate it a full 5 stars is that the mystery, while solid, didn't quite reach the level of complexity I had hoped for. However, the characters and the entertaining tone more than make up for it.

Overall, Deadlines & Valentines is a delightful read for fans of cozy mysteries, blending humor, romance, and suspense in a fun package. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quick, enjoyable mystery with a spirited heroine!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Heather Weidner for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Deadlines and Valentines coming out October 15, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is actually the first book I’ve read by this author. I need to read the other books. I haven’t read a Valentine based cozy mystery yet, so I loved that aspect of the book. I loved the book festival and glamping setting. Jules is a really strong and smart character. The mystery was really good. I loved the Scooby Doo vibes. I would definitely check out more books by this author!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys holiday cozy mysteries!

This was a cute murder/mystery book. Overall, it was a slow read for me, possibly because of the style of writing or the amount of characters, but a solid 3.5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book, and am voluntarily leaving my review.

this was cute! however, the cast was a bit too big to keep track of everyone and some characters felt underutilized. the writing style was enjoyable, too.

<i>thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a honest review</i>

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc!

2.5 stars for this one🌟 This was a cozy, quick read and a delightful murder mystery! It was perfect for passing the time while being entertained. The concept felt fresh, and I loved all the characters. However, I found it a bit challenging to follow the timelines, and I felt that having two chapters cover the same day—morning and evening—was somewhat redundant. Other than that, I would definitely recommend it!

Deadlines and Valentines by Heather Weider is a cute little murder mystery set around valentines day time.

Its a cute murder mystery with a who done it vibe.

I loved the setting around a romance book convention. I've never read a book like this before but and i enjoyed it

#DeadlinesandValentines #NetGalley is another fun adventure featuring Jules Keene.
I liked this book a lot and the animosity among all the authors made this book fun to read.
Everyone had a motive, but who is the real killer?
Jules really has her work cut out for her to solve this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

This book was a quick and easy read and it kept my attention the whole time. The FMC is witty and outgoing and just generally a fun character to follow. The setting of the Fern valley resort was adorable, plus a book event? Count me in. I do wish we would’ve gotten to see the festival events more in detail in the beginning, as it was such a fun concept that i wanted to be able to explore more while settling into the story.
I thought the interactions of the diva authors was hilarious, and really added to the story, we don’t normally get funny moments in the true crime genre so it was really a treat. The overall murder - who done it - plot was fun to watch unfold, and definitely felt like a classic scooby do type vibe. I appreciate that the supporting characters had a little depth to them, but not too crazy to where it pulled away from the plot and pacing of the book. i adored jules, so relatable and honestly just trying her best at all times. Felt like a real person on a page.

Overall this was a fun quick read and if you’re a fellow yapper like me, you’ll enjoy the dialogue driven story line.

"Deadlines and Valentines (Jules Keene Glamping Mystery #4)" by Heather Weidner is set around Valentine's Day during a romance book convention that Jules's town and camping resort is hosting. There are several romance authors staying in Jules' various tiny houses and trailers. Some of them are quite nice, while others bring the drama.

Where there's drama there's going to be problems. One of the authors is found dead and several more get attacked. It's just one chaotic thing after another. It was a bit difficult to pin down any one suspect. However, in the end it did make sense. Looking back I can see how that person could be a stronger suspect.

A simple and cute cozy mystery, this is an easy read that will help get you out of a slump. There are a lot of characters which can be hard to keep track of but the banter is fun.

I couldn’t finish this book because it felt like a mess from the start. The first chapter hit me with way too much info, making it hard to get into the story. The dialogue was long and awkward, with bad transitions that made conversations feel forced. Plus, there were grammar errors that made it even harder to follow. They introduced way too many characters too quickly, and I just couldn’t keep track of who was who. Overall, it was a quick read, but the issues really killed my interest.

A cute cosy mystery.

There are a lot of characters to get your head around which can be a little tricky to keep track of.

The mystery was quite easy to piece together and the valentines theme really sweetened the story.

What a fun who-done-it this book turned out to be. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque and chilly small town, we have the murder of the nice female author. Before I jump to the mystery, I want to pause first and talk about the backdrop of this book. Jules, a small town resort owner, and her fellow town business owners put on a romance weekend in preparation for Valentines. By romance, I don't mean the traditional romantic Valentines, I mean a festival dedicated to romance authors. It also amazes me the description of the festivals or events that take center stage in cozies. This book was no different especially the romance cover model show, ooh la la (LOL.)
Jules relied heavily on her friend Pixel for research. After reading this book, I think Pixel needs her own series if for no other reason than because an IT person for the FBI named Pixel. I love it and would read that book. Jumping back to the mystery, it was a true who-done-it with a lot of suspects especially the divas. I had a few guesses on who the killer was but the author did a nice jump of showing Jules puzzle out the answer. This was a fun book and while I think an early January release might make more sense since we are in other holiday mode now. Overall, I would recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Level Best Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This book was a cozy simple mystery. Honestly I enjoyed it though I expected a few more twists. I enjoyed that every character had it’s completely own personality and the authors weren’t all the same. Also, adding the recipes at the end?? CUTEST IDEA!!