No Charm Intended
by Mollie Cox Bryan
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Pub Date Apr 25 2017 | Archive Date Apr 28 2017
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
Settling into her new life and career in small-town Indigo Gap, North Carolina, Cora Chevalier is preparing to host a “wildcrafting” retreat at her Victorian home. But a specter hangs over the venture when beloved local nanny Gracie Wyke goes missing. Amidst leading their guests in nature hikes, rock painting and making clay charms, Cora and her business partner, Jane, team up with Gracie’s boyfriend, Paul, to launch their own investigation into her disappearance when the local police prove unhelpful.
Cora and her crafters take Paul in, believing he is in danger and not the suspect police have made him out to be. However as they uncover new clues and a body turns up at a local abandoned amusement park, Cora and Jane begin to question their decision. With more questions than answers arising, is Cora crafty enough to untangle a knot that could put an innocent in jail—and permanently destroy her reputation?
Praise for Mollie Cox Bryan’s Mysteries
“Scrapbookers and hobby cozy fans will enjoy this delightful holiday escape.” —Library Journal on A Crafty Christmas
“Light and full of positive solutions… A great entry in a fun series.” --RT Book Reviews on Death of an Irish Diva
“A font of ingenuity…superb entertainment.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Scrapbook of Secrets
Includes crafting tips!
Advance Praise
“Best friends Cora and Jane are back with another crafting retreat that turns more “wild mystery” than “wildcrafting”; their engaging personalities nonetheless setting retreaters – and readers – at ease. The case of Jane’s missing nanny, which morphs into a murder investigation, has many layers and keeps interest levels high. Tie-ins with the author’s other mystery series give a fond nod to loyal fans, and just enough romance exists to add to the plot without distracting from it. Well-plotted and nicely paced with intriguing twists and turns.”– RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781496704665 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Featured Reviews
Rosemary S, Librarian
Cora Chevalier is settling into her new life in rural North Carolina nicely. She’s planned a weekend of wildcrafting adventures for her guests and it’s shaping up to be a great time. Then local nanny Gracie Wike disappears and Cora and her business partner, Jane, fearing for the life of Gracie’s boyfriend, Paul, invite him to stay with them. But as Gracie and Jane investigate Gracie’s disappearance (not being satisfied with the local police’s response), they uncover unsettling truths and another body at an abandoned amusement park and begin to wonder if trusting Paul may have been a deadly mistake. A delightful cozy with a beautiful North Carolina setting and a couple of intrepid amateur sleuths
Renae D, Educator
No Charm Intended is the second book in Mollie Cox Bryan’s Cora Crafts Mystery series. Cora Chevalier is a former counselor in a woman’s shelter who loves crafts and is a successful crafting blogger in Indigo Gap, North Carolina. Cora and Jane Starr, her best friend and business partner, are preparing for their second crafters’ retreat in Cora’s old Victorian home. Jane, a talented potter, who lives in the carriage house with her young daughter, London, encounters a scheduling problem when her daughter’s babysitter, Gracie Wyke, disappears. Paul, Gracie’s boyfriend, and Henry, his roommate, show up at Jane’s door trying to figure out what happened to her and wondering if her disappearance could be related to online gaming because when she reached a high level on a ‘Darknet’ Wizard of Oz game, she started receiving threatening messages. When Henry disappears, Cora is worried about his mental state and safety, so she takes him into her home even though Jane doesn’t think it’s a good idea. The police consider Paul a suspect but Cora doesn’t agree and starts asking questions and snooping around looking for answers.
I found this to be an enjoyable read. The characters are starting to grow and find their own in their business and new life. The story itself was well written, has a steady pace and what I thought was a good mystery. I will be back to see what Cora and Jane are up to in the next book.
Cherry-Ann L, Reviewer
This is a wonderful cozy mystery that you sit in your reading nook and enjoy without disturbance, it is well written with the right dosage of suspense, I was captivated from the first page in chapter one, I just allowed myself to be swept away with the tide of this tale, I did not regret it, great book.
Natasha R, Bookseller
I loved the story, the characters, the charming small town setting and especially Cora's beautiful Victorian house. Cora Chevalier gave up her stressful job working at an abused women's shelter and bought an old house in Indigo Gap, North Carolina in order to start a craft retreat business. But little did she know that murder and mayhem would find her there. This is an extremely interesting series with the extra added bonus of Cora's crafting tips and I highly recommend it.
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