Another great mystery for Robbie, Abe and the gang. This one kept me guessing and I loved that the story also had the last little bit of Robbie's pregnancy. That was a great secondary story. This was a wonderful cozy read!

Things are really heating up in Robbie Jordan's cafe! A baby on the way, winter storms possible, strangers causing many locals to behave oddly and of course a dead body has appeared. As always, a wonderfully woven plot and characters to delight and entertain! I honestly would love to be able to visit the crew at Pans and Pancakes! They are all so unique and interesting that I wish I could sip tea and visit with them. The mystery is well crafted and overlayed with other potential mysteries as well as the life events of each individual cast member. This is a wonderful cozy mystery series that you absolutely must start with the first book and enjoy reading each book to get the full enjoyment and connection to all the characters. I am already eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!

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Delightful long-running series although I have only read a couple so far...an oversight soon to be rectified. Robbie is a great protagonist -- smart, empathetic and totally capable. She's also very pregnant and due in less than two weeks. I very much appreciated that she did not keep putting herself in harm's way as often happens it cozies. Loved how she handled pulling together clues and managing the diner through a river of staffing issues at the same time. Great story, well-told. Thanks to netgalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love a quick, enjoyable read. If that is what you are looking for - this is the perfect book. It’s a must read!

Life is changing for Robbie Jordan with the impending arrival of her baby. But when a stranger comes to town asking after her aunt Adele and winds up dead her Adele's fields, Robbie leaps into action. Several other women in town knew the stranger from the past, so there are other suspects beside her aunt. Entertaining and fun to read.

Maddie Day carries on the Country Store mysteries with Scone Cold Dead. A man's body is found on a farm with blood on the body. Ivan Sheluk had a troubled past and a connection to Robbie's Aunt Adele. Robbie is very pregnant and due to deliver but that cannot keep her from investigating. Other locals and visitors have motive. Robbie is also juggling her restaurant. Clues keep popping up. Read and enjoy the recipes.

Robbie and Abe await the arrival of their little bundle of joy while at Adele deals with a body found on her farm. Everyone is keyed up, whatever their reason for it. That when Robbie finds out who the body was to her aunt, she finds herself trying to figure out what happened to the man. But is Robbie putting herself on her child in jeopardy?

This is the first series that I read by the author and I’ve been following and reading ever since. Not just a series, but all of her series. Though, this is by far of my favorite. You will never go wrong with a book by Maddie Day.

Scone Cold Dead by Maddie Day is an interesting book which brings upsets to Robbie’s little world. A man had arrived that a few people seem to recognize, not Robbie. As it turns out he is a former beau of Robbie’s aunt Adele. That isn’t discovered until after his body turns up in one of Adele’s sheep pens. Adele didn’t know he’d returned and she had a story to tell. Robbie is eight and half months pregnant which makes everything far more difficult, especially investigating, and chasing down her aunt, who is always busy. Plus, members of her staff were deserting her to move forward in their own lives. Always a staple in her life was Buck Bird, the sheriff, who turned up at least once a day to eat more than a human should be able to. A lot of people recognized this mystery man. The reviews were mixed. So how did he end up dead behind her aunt’s house?

Robbie and her husband, Abe, are good characters: well-written and empathetic. Abe worries about Robbie’s investigating but never tries to rein her in. The people who work for her always understand that this investigating is a compulsion and are always cooperative. The sheriff is the best character, always spouting mid-western names for things and odd comparisons. He is a character. Every cozy needs one. The new woman investigator is a little too by-the-book and is ruffling feathers. All in all, a good cozy: good characters, forward movement, decent mystery with a good outcome, and a fabulous setting.

I was invited to read Scone Cold Dead by Kensington Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #KensingtonPublishing #MaddieDay #SconeColdDead

An enjoyable, quick read that was easy to read and kept me guessing right until the end. Thoroughly enjoyable.

When a body is found on Robbie's aunt's farm, Robbie must some how fit in clearing her aunt's name while getting her restaurant/store ready for her maternity leave. It turns out that there were a lot of people in town who had ties to this man whose brief appearance stirred up quite a commotion of uneasy feelings.
Overall, the mystery is solid but it is really about the wrap up. The story ends where it could be the end of the series as Robbie realizes that she can't be as reckless as she has been before in going after murderers because of the little life she carries and will soon be looking after (and at times she was). Even if it is the end of the series, it ends with lots of positive vibes and no real dangling threads.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

I wish Pans and Pancakes was located in my town! I would be eating there every day and visiting with Robbie and the rest of the gang in South Lick. This was a wonderful addition to the Country Store series and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat while you cheer Robbie on as she tries not to get involved in solving the murder mystery and deliver her baby safely. The characters are well developed and your mouth will be watering with the delightful items they put on the menu each day. Such a sense of family and community as everyone supports each other and encourages people to grow and achieve life goals. This is a great series in which to get lost in the lives and activities of the people.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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I love all my visits to Pans ‘N Pancakes because of the fun, quirky characters, and the pure charm the setting exudes; it makes me so mad that I can’t have breakfast with all of them. The mystery in this one is a little different as they don’t know if they’re investigating a murder or not. It’s been fun to see Robbie through her pregnancy and this one she waddles around a lot and she is battling the issues of working in her last trimester, which is endearing, as is the way she is protective of her baby. Looking forward to the next one.

I was glad to catch up with Robbie and had fun in reading this cozy. Solid and entertaining, it kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Scone Cold Dead is book 13 in the Country Store Mystery Series by Maddie Day. The amateur sleuth in this long-running cozy mystery is Robbie, the owner of a country store/restaurant/B&B in South Lick, Indiana.

Robbie is very pregnant in this installment. She is trying to get the store and herself ready for maternity leave. She is also hoping to take a break from solving murder mysteries. But of course, mystery comes knocking.

This time, the mystery involves a body found at a farm belonging to Robbie"s aunt. The mystery becomes curiouser and curiouser as Robbie investigates. There is a surprise twist that most people won't see coming.

Scone Cold Dead is a great addition to a great cozy mystery series. Maddie Day is an experienced storyteller and always spins an entertaining yarn.

Robbie is suffering from serious "pregnancy brain" in this book, but otherwise, the characters are as consistent and enjoyable as ever. I get a kick out of regulars like Chief Buck Bird.

As always, the book ends with a few tasty recipes that look fun to try out.

Although you could read this book as a stand-alone mystery, I recommend starting with book 1 so that you get the most out of the characters, especially the protagonist Robbie who has evolved considerably since the start of the series.

Thanks to Net Galley and Kensington for the ARC!

It’s been over five years since Robbie Jordan and her Aunt Adele opened their Pans ‘N Pancakes country store in South Lick, Indiana, and so much has changed in their lives. In just a few weeks Robbie and her husband Abe O’Neill are expecting their first baby together as a couple, and with Thanksgiving approaching they are hoping to take time off to prepare. Robbie can’t seem to keep herself out of the breakfast and lunch diner kitchen though, which has her meeting a mysterious guest whose body she later has the misfortune to discover in a sheep field. It turns out that Ivan Sheluk has held long ties to the town, having left behind broken hearts and a criminal past. Unwilling to allow her beloved adopted hometown enter the holiday season with a possible murderer on the loose, Robbie begins looking into Ivan’s mysterious life, but always keeping in mind the baby girl she is nesting inside her.

This 13th in the series rewards longtime readers by featuring the many residents of South Lick and Robbie’s favorite employees. As in real life, her young staff are moving on in their careers and their personal lives, which has Robbie both stressed and thrilled to see them succeed. Also explored is the return of a local with a prison record, and Robbie’s treatment towards him brings to light the challenges facing rehabilitated ex-cons who have served their sentences. What can’t be ignored in this series are the delicious descriptions of Robbie’s cooking both in her restaurant and at home, whether it’s whipping up pancakes or a couple’s dinner on her day off. The evolution of Robbie’s relationship with law enforcement has been fun to observe as well, as they have come to a point where her discoveries are treated with respect while also ensuring her safety. The characters are so likable that the final reveal is entirely appropriate for this warm-hearted entry, concluding with a Thanksgiving dinner that brings together biological and found families. This is a fun, food-filled mystery that depicts a small town full of secrets but never strays into dark territory. Readers will love this entertaining novel filled with likable characters, a welcoming setting, and more than satisfying ending.

Scone Cold Dead is book #13 in the Country Store Mystery series by Maddie Day.

Can South Lick remain murder free until Robbie has her baby? Unfortunately, there is a death in her Aunt Adele‘s field though it isn’t clear whether it is murder. I enjoyed this installment as Robbie prepared to give birth, dealt with getting Pans ‘N Pancakes ready for her maternity leave, and investigates the mysterious death. There are some delicious sounding recipes at the end. This had a sweet ending, which could be a series wrap up, but I definitely hope that we see more of Robbie in the gang in South Lick.

This is the first book I have read in this series and I wouldn't write off the series but I won't go out of my way to find more. The setting was cozy and the characters were interesting but the mystery left a bit to be desired. There wasn't a lot of investigation and this entry felt like it was more of a shifting entry. A way to introduce some new characters and to create some new situations. Not a bad book but not an exciting book either.

Thank you to NetGalley and Publishers for this book.

Scone Cold Dead, the 13th book in the Country Store Series by Maddie Day, is as awesome as the rest of the series. I love that we get to watch Robbie's life move forward after she relocates from California to South Lick, Indiana, and this new phase is a BIG one. Robbie and Abe's baby is about due when a mysterious stranger shows up at the cafe. Several friends seem to recognize the man, but none want to talk about him...that is until his body is found on her aunt Adele's property. Naturally, even with all the work to get the cafe ready for her time off, Robbie feels compelled to investigate the man and his death. She is especially glad that Abe is no longer an electrician with all the weather issues coming through, but even his work at the park keeps him busier than he would like to be as the gets the house for the new arrival and watches Robbie get closer and closer to the delivery.
One of the pulls to the series is the family that Robbie has developed with the community. Time at the cafe is a visit with old friends, but there are even changes there. This is truly where the cozy in cozy mystery comes from and the reason they are loved by so many.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for allowing me to read and review and ARC of Scone Cold Dead. I hope this series last forever, but if it ended now, this would be the perfect book to say goodbye. It is an even better book to follow a new path for Robbie though!
#NetGalley #KensingtonPublishing #MaddieDay #CountryCafeMysteryseries #Scone Cold Dead.

In the 13th Country Store Mystery, a mysterious death occurs on Adele’s farm. Past meets present as the man who dies is known to a number of townspeople, but all are reluctant to discuss what they know.
Robbie is 8+ months pregnant. She is trying to work up till the birth, but it’s getting harder each day.
Robbie knows her aunt Adele is innocent, so she does what she can to investigate the death.
I really enjoyed reading Scone Cold Dead. The mystery surrounding the man and his death is well-written and the pacing is good. This book is also very much about the characters that we have come to know and love as the series has progressed. People from the past return and others have cameo appearances if they are far away. I love seeing Robbie’s story progress, and the new life she brings into the world.
I think you’ll enjoy this book best if you have read the other books in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

I was a little worried about reading Scone Cold Dead as I found out it is the 13th in the series but I didn't need to worry, as it stood on it's own very well! In fact, it was so good that I'll definitely be checking out the first 12 titles and any other books by Maddie Day. Scone Cold Dead ticked all the Cozy Mystery boxes. It was realistic in that the main character actually has a life outside of solving the mystery, plenty of character development, and quirky little additions that brought the story to life. I can't wait to check out more in the series!