peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
This is the fourth book in the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series, which I am currently bingeing. This is such a cute series that I can't believe it has taken me this long to start reading. I love the characters. The are very appealing and the friendships and relationship feel genuine. So far the series had been quick fun reads that keep me coming back for more. This book seemed to take a bit longer to set up and get to the murder, but once it did Mel was back in rare form. I'm on to the next.
peyton_'s review against another edition
3.5
The ending!!! I cannot believe McKinlay would leave me hanging!!! I will have to get my hands on the next book asap.
The overall book was good. I enjoyed the rodeo setting; it definitely had me wishing for magical jelly beans that you eat as you read so you can taste what’s being described. One day. The characters all saw some growth and development in this book. I’m curious to see where they go next book.
The overall book was good. I enjoyed the rodeo setting; it definitely had me wishing for magical jelly beans that you eat as you read so you can taste what’s being described. One day. The characters all saw some growth and development in this book. I’m curious to see where they go next book.
caitkom's review against another edition
4.0
It is hot in Phoenix where Mel and Angie run their bakery, Fairy Tale Cupcakes. The temperature may be rising quickly but business at the bakery has slowed down to a trickle and they are willing to do whatever they can to drum up business. Then walks in local rodeo legend Slim Hazard and Marty convinces the girls to try selling the cupcakes at the Juniper Pass Rodeo, 6 hours away. At first Mel is hesitant, they don't have a food truck after all...then Oz shows up with a tricked out cupcake selling van and they all pile in and head for the rodeo. Of course, nothing can go as planned and they stumble across the body of the mean spirited cowboy, Ty Stokes. The local sheriff directs his attention toward Oz and Mel and Angie put on their crime solving boots to prove his innocence.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
#55 Book Read in 2012
Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay
This book is the fourth installment in one of my favorite cozy mystery series. In this book, Mel and Angie decide to bring their cupcake van to a rodeo to sell their cupcakes. As always when they are involved, there is drama at the rodeo and someone turns up dead. Mel begins to investigate the death and of course gets herself in trouble. Along with the murder mystery, the romance of Mel and Joe moves forward. Angie and Tate's unspoken love for each other moves forward in its own way as well. Along for the ride are Oz and Marty.
I enjoy this series. The characters are interesting and I love how they all care for each other. There is a good balance between mystery and romance, with humor thrown in for good measure. I did miss Captain Jack's antics in this book. Hopefully in the next one, he gets more page time.
I highly recommend this series.
Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay
This book is the fourth installment in one of my favorite cozy mystery series. In this book, Mel and Angie decide to bring their cupcake van to a rodeo to sell their cupcakes. As always when they are involved, there is drama at the rodeo and someone turns up dead. Mel begins to investigate the death and of course gets herself in trouble. Along with the murder mystery, the romance of Mel and Joe moves forward. Angie and Tate's unspoken love for each other moves forward in its own way as well. Along for the ride are Oz and Marty.
I enjoy this series. The characters are interesting and I love how they all care for each other. There is a good balance between mystery and romance, with humor thrown in for good measure. I did miss Captain Jack's antics in this book. Hopefully in the next one, he gets more page time.
I highly recommend this series.
mbedrosian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jessa_yes's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
asanford's review
4.0
Fun insight into the rodeo world and adjusting a bakery to food truck. I love this series and always enjoy the drama with the threesome. I solved the puzzle - which always makes me happy - especially when I stay up til 4 am to finish it.
taebereading's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.0