Having read several of Ms. Perry's books in this series, I was happy to that I was allowed to read her latest. I love following Lee and Pete as their relationship has progressed. As always, this cozy mystery was not a slam dunk, keeping me guessing up to the end (you might want a box of chocolates next to you). I thoroughly recommend this series, but starting at the beginning is best. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

Sugar and Spite by Carol J. Perry (Witch City Mystery #15) 4 stars

Lee Mondello (nee Barrett) is in the late stages of her pregnancy and working on features for WICH-TV. Since it is close to Halloween, she is interviewing various candy stores in Salem. Casa del Chocolate is a boutique candy shop that is next on the interview schedule. While looking at the candy making equipment, Lee discovers a body. Who is dead man and why was he at the candy factory? This and other questions move the plot of the 15th entry of the Witch City Mysteries.

With the very first book in this series “Caught Dead Handed” taking place during Halloween, this book seems to be taking the series in a full circle. Lee Barrett starts off trying to get a job at WICH-TV in “Caught Dead Handed” and with subsequent books this series provides milestones of her life and career. With her marriage in ‘Til Death (#12) and then her pregnancy and birth of her child in (#15) we are presented with all the major moments. I enjoyed the book, especially the interactions between Lee and her family and friends. I thought the villain was a bit caricatured. I don’t know if there will be more books in this series, but if this is the end, I think everything is tied up well.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for his ARC,

This is the second book by this author that I have read. This author does a great job of character development and a suspenseful storyline. It is my opinion that this is definitely a cozy mystery that everyone would enjoy.

Another winner in the Witch City series! This novel is entertaining and engaging. I loved seeing how Lee and Pete have moved on to the next stage of life as they prepare to welcome their first child to their lives.

Along the way, there's a murder to investigate and lots of crazy happenings that kept me flipping pages just as quickly as possible. Fans of the genre will love this one. The author is on my must read authors' list.

#SugarandSpite #NetGalley is an amazing addition to this much loved series by Carol J. Perry.
Lee and Pete are awaiting the arrival of their sweet baby girl, and Lee is excited to become a stay at home mom.
With Halloween approaching in historic Salem, MA, it seems appropriate to do a fun series on candy and the different sweet shops in town.
Working for WICH-TV has been something that Lee loves, but a visit to a chocolate shop turns her life upside down, and puts her directly in the killer's line of fire.
I loved everything about this book, the mystery really kept me guessing , and O'Ryan is a definite hero in my book.
I'm going to recommend this book to other readers who love a great cozy mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.