In The Cornish Castle Murder we continue to follow Jodie Parker adventures.
It's a pleasure to see how the heroine balances family, friends, fiancé and sleuthering on the Cornwall coastline.

Jodie and Nathan are at a posh Cornish castle for their wedding, but during the celebrations a body appears on the premise, and the investigations begin.

It was fun for me that DCI Nathan Withers for the first time had to search for the evidence as a layperson, because he is on leave and another detective has been assigned to the case. This new dynamics between Jodie and Nathan are even more nice and enticing. I love them, they are an adorable couple.

Fiona Leitch published the eigth book in the The Nosey Parker Mysteries series: her writing and storyline are still intriguing, engaging, humorous, refreshing and never boring.

I've enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it..

I really love this series and i liked how this book drew in new characters from previous books and new ones! The writing was excellent and I loved the central mystery. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series to see what happens to Jodie and her family!

Josie and Nate are getting married! Though it's not exactly their dream venue, they have put down money on a castle. And, as it's absolutely gorgeous, it will do just fine. The whole scope of the place is amazing. At least until the general manager, knowing that at least one of them is with the police, pulls them into his office. It seems that there have been a series of petty thefts and he's wondering if they can help. As it is their wedding weekend, they decline. And the hoopla starts... but it's off to a shaky start when Nate's childhood friends and his cop friends don't immediately gel. It gets even worse when there's a murder in the castle, one of the topless bartenders that was at Nate's stag do.
This was a fun romp and in line with the rest of the series. I don't think you have to have read the rest of the series to enjoy the book but it sure does help.

Four stars
This book comes out April 29, 2025
The Nosey Parker Mysteries #8
Follows The Cornish Campsite Murder
ARC kindly provided by HarperCollins UK and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

The Cornish Castle Murder is supposed to see Nosey (Jodie) Parker married to DI Nathan Withers. But when a murder happens before the big day, all sorts of things are called into question.
The Nosey Parker Mysteries are entertaining and this 8th book is entertaining as well. The book does feel a little long because all the activities and investigation take place over about 3 days.
Nathan can't investigate so an old associate of Jodie's is called in by the police. This allows for some friction to develop.
I enjoyed reading The Cornish Castle Murder, even if not as much as some previous books in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this book.

enjoyed the book and the murder mystery aspect. Good writing and loved the characters. overall enj0yed reading and loved the story.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again....I love this series. Eight books in and the cast of fun and down-to-earth characters feel like friends and people I actually know. I've been alongside them as the characters have grown up (Daisy), grown old disgracefully (Nana) and now got married (Jodie and Nathan). The wedding celebrations were an entertaining backdrop to the murder mystery - which in itself was an interesting one with enough intrigue / twists to keep me guessing.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Fiona Leitch for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Cornish Castle Murder coming out April 29, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really enjoy this author! This is a fun series. I love castle settings. So that really added to the story for me. Cozy mysteries are really fun and I really enjoyed the characters. I would definitely check out more books by this author.

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

A good mystery with good characters. This is the first in the series that I've read but I have read the author before. In spite of it being the first, and a marriage is in the offering of the two main characters, it was easy to understand. I enjoyed how the characters got along and the humor. Many of the characters are police officers without this really being a police procedural. And in those, at least the ones I have read, often some of the officers don't get along so it was nice to see here the ones that were a team actually acted as one.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jodie and Nathan are getting married and partaking of all the activities that the castle they’re getting married at offers. Then a fatal arrow kills a woman, and Jody finds her favorite activity suddenly on offer…investigating.

Now Jody and Nathan need to face the fact and figure out whether the murderer is part of their wedding party or another guest staying at the hotel. Can Jody help solve the case or will death you them part sooner than they think?

I love every single one of the three Parker women in this story. I love every single other character in this story. The mysteries are always great, filled with red herrings and keep you guessing into the end. I also love the humor that the author blends in as part of the protagonist. It keeps me coming back or more every single time.

Jodie and Nathan eagerly anticipate their wedding with a pre-wedding celebration at a luxury castle hotel in Cornwall. The differing personalities in the mix of friends and family cause tension, but it's the discovery of a young woman's body that threatens their long-awaited nuptials. The mystery's secrets unfold gently, punctuated with humour, romantic moments and unexpected reveals. I like the dynamic between the female protagonists, which is relatable, and the many humorous incidents that mirror life are entertaining. I enjoyed the mystery twists throughout the story as each reveal throws up more queries. It's an easy read that keeps you immersed until the well-thought-out conclusion.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

After leaving the London Metropolitan police and moving with her daughter Daisy to a small town in Cornwall to run her own catering business, Jodie Parker has well and truly settled into the community. However, she still seems to find more than her share of crimes to investigate with her fiancé, local detective DCI Nathan Withers. Now her wedding day has finally come and Jodie and Nathan will be celebrating by staying with their friends and family in a luxurious hotel in an old Cornish castle.

Unfortunately, Jodie and Nathan’s weekend of fun and parties that they had planned is disrupted when the body of a young woman, who was a waitress at Nathan’s stag party is found dead in the pond on the golf course. With most of the local police at the party, a detective from London is sent to lead the case, but as she is chasing up the wrong tree, Jodie and Nathan decide they must do their own sleuthing. Another fun read in this series, with plenty of twists and turns, red herrings and humour along the way.

The Cornish Castle Murder by Fiona Leitch features a wedding. Well, wit ill if they can get it off the mark. What wedding ever goes smoothly? Especially one between a police inspector and ex-police officer who now is a caterer and a part time sleuth. Nathan has two best men, one coming from New York. He missed his plane and is late. A fight with his girlfriend, apparently. The castle was gorgeous. Well, they’d spent enough, it should be. Nathan and Jodie were the perfect couple and were having this wedding for others. All they wanted was to be married. Jodie had a hen party and Nathan, a bachelor party, which it seemed had almost naked waitresses. When the women went to check they discovered they had been more naked earlier but had covered up when asked. Then, Frankie, the boyfriend of one of them appeared, not happy. He was belligerent and unpleasant, something that did not set well with Jodie. Sadly, the next morning, his girlfriend was found floating in the pond. Had he been that angry?

Things got worse, when Frankie was found somewhat innocent and one of the best men: James, from New York, was hauled in instead. Jodie had worked with this officer years before and liked her, but even she had to admit she was being difficult. None of the local police could work on the case: conflict of interest, Nathan and all. That got resolved and they continued to investigate despite the fact they were not allowed to. It was a good mystery and a fun read. No, the wedding did not happen. Seemed disrespectful. Good continuing characters and a good plot. Certainly a terrific setting. And an interesting mystery.

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I love this series so much and it is my go to holiday read. This is book 8 in the series but totally works as a stand alone novel. I loved diving in to this story and, by now, the characters feel like old friends. An absolute must read for any cozy murder mystery fan.

I don’t know why I love cozy murder mysteries for the poolside, but this genre is one I easily gravitate towards when needing a light read with low stakes. If you are looking for something which is quick, easy, and entertaining, this is a great book and probable series to add to your TBR list when you need a cozy crime to solve.

This is book 8 in a series, but a reader does not have to read the others to understand what is going on in this installment. I do think reading the others would give us a backstory of what has led up to this point with the characters, but the mystery within this one is stand alone and happens solely within these pages. “Nosey” Jodie Parker is getting married to her fiancé Nathan. Even though they didn’t really want a big wedding, the in-laws decided they needed a big wedding and reserved a castle for the wedding events.

The mystery starts when a body is found on the golf course of the castle. The wedding party quickly realized the woman is one who was part of Nathan’s Stag do party the night before and now they are curious and their detective/ police backgrounds make them feel like they want to solve the crime. I won’t give anything away, but when you mix a wedding, death, heist, and family drama all together, you get a very action packed and humorous mystery to solve.

Jodie and Nathan are finally going to get married. The wedding is at a small castle type venue paid for by Nathan's parents as they had insisted on the big wedding.
On the night of the stag and hen parties, one of the "waitresses" at Nathan's stag, is killed and found in a pond the next morning.
As Nathan and most of his team are present at the time, they aren't allowed to be on the investigation and a DI from Exeter takes point. It turns out to be one of Jodie's colleagues from her Met days. She immediately arrests someone and when that doesn't pan out, someone else. Both of which Jodie and Nathan have worked out couldn't have done it.
They decide to do a parallel investigation as it is casting a shadow over their celebrations with surprising results.
A fun book.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Cornish Castle Murder is the 8th book in The Nosey Parker Mysteries.
It is great to be back with the cast of characters who feel like friends to me.
It’s time for Nosey and Nathan to get married and all the festivities are in full swing. As all readers of this series know that things that happen are totally unexpected in Nosey’s life.
This is a cozy mystery that everyone fan of Fiona Leitch and the Nosy Parker series must read.
I can not wait for the next book in this series.
Thank you NetGalley, #Fiona Leitch and #HarperCollins UK, #OneMore Chapter for the ARC. This is my personal review.

The Cornish Castle Murder is the eight book in one of my favourite mystery series, the Jodie “Nosey” Parker series. Set in Cornwall, this is a fantastic cozy mystery full of humour and intrigue featuring a former Met police officer turned caterer and her entertaining family and friends.

In this eighth book, Jodie and her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers are getting married, but, of course, murder is behind the corner. They have organized a weekend of festivities in a beautiful Cornish Castle, but when a woman is found murdered and one of their friends is among the suspects, Jodie and Nathan must put their happiness on hold and find the killer.

The beautiful descriptions of the castle, the atmosphere of celebration and then of mystery kept me completely engrossed. I loved the character of Jodie, witty, smart, and strong-willed, who, somehow, always manages to stumble upon a body, whether it’s at a Christmas party, a festival, or, in this case, her own wedding. I am also a big fan of Nathan and her daughter Daisy, and her mother Shirley is one of my favourite characters. The mystery is compelling and full of twists. Is the killer one of their friends or someone in the victim’s life? And, are some of their friends keeping secrets? Overall, The Cornish Castle Murder is an engaging and immersive read that made me turn page after page and with a perfect ending to celebrate Jodie and Nathan!

The Nosey Parker Mysteries #8

As former MET police officer Jodie "Nosey" Parker and her fiance DCI Nathan Withers arrive at a gorgeous Cornish castle ahead of their wedding, they're excited for what the future holds. With the party in full swing, the guests are enjoying a weekend of dancing, activities , and celebration. So nothing shocks them more than when Nathan's friend shoots a straight bullseye on the archery field. Just a shame it goes into a young woman on the other side of the target. Yet nothing is as it first looks and on closer inspection, it appears the woman was already dead.

Nothing ever seems to go to plan for Jodie and her fiance Nathan. They are supposed to be at the Cornish castle for their wedding, but end up investigating a woman's murder.

This is another great addition to this well-written, cosy murder -mystery series. The characters are well-developed and likeable, There were some laugh out loud moments. I think this was my favourite book of the series so far.

Published 25th April 2025

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Fiona Leitch delivers another delightfully twisty and entertaining entry in her Nosey Parker cozy mystery series with The Cornish Castle Murder. Equal parts murder mystery and romantic comedy, the novel blends suspense, charm, and just the right amount of chaos—all set against the picturesque (and now perilous) backdrop of a Cornish castle.

The story opens with former Met officer-turned-caterer Jodie “Nosey” Parker preparing to finally marry her fiancé, DCI Nathan Withers. But what should be a weekend of laughter, love, and bubbly quickly takes a darker turn. When a woman is found dead in the castle pond—after a supposedly friendly archery session goes dangerously awry—the wedding weekend is thrown into disarray, and the sleuthing duo is reluctantly pulled back into detective mode.

Leitch has a knack for balancing lighthearted humor with genuine intrigue. Jodie is as witty, sharp, and endearing as ever, and her chemistry with Nathan adds emotional depth to the plot without overshadowing the mystery. The castle setting, with its air of grandeur and secrets, offers a perfect gothic touch to the otherwise sunny and cheeky tone of the series.

The murder itself is satisfyingly complex, and the arrival of a familiar face from Jodie’s London past ups the tension, both personally and professionally. Leitch keeps the reader guessing with well-placed red herrings and a steady drip of revelations, all while maintaining the series’ signature warmth and heart.

The Cornish Castle Murder is a perfect pick for fans of cozy mysteries who enjoy a mix of romance, humor, and clever plotting. It’s a charming, fast-paced whodunit that proves weddings, while magical, can also be murderously complicated.