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ladyash8878's review against another edition
3.0
Another crazy cranberry outing. This one was a bit creepy family secret vibes and I liked it.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Berried Motives by Peg Cochran is the sixth novel in A Cranberry Cove Mystery series. It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series, but you will be missing out on some good stories. I thought Berried Motives was well-written with developed, relatable characters. The story moves along at a good pace. The mystery was nicely done with multiple suspects along with misdirection. Monica actively questions people in her quest to clear Jeff’s employee off the suspect list. There are good clues to help readers solve the whodunit and the mystery was nicely wrapped up at the end. I had a good time following the investigation and solving the crime. It was interesting learning about cranberry harvesting. It is a fascinating process. There are recipes at the end for some of the items Monica made. The ending was happy and heartwarming. I enjoyed reading Berried Motives and I look forward to the next A Cranberry Cove Mystery. Berried Motives is an engaging cozy mystery with cranberry bogs, a happy hound, scrumptious salsa, a departed reporter, a suspicious senatorial candidate, and a healthy harvest.
kimlb's review against another edition
5.0
I love the characters in this series. Nothing fancy...everyday kind of people with a few interesting characters thrown in. No perfect homes, lives etc. The murders are skillfully crafted and keep you guessing until near the end. The setting is on a Cranberry Farm near Lake Michigan and I love the local feel that author gives the stories.
peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to see an advanced reader copy for this book available on Netgalley that I immediately snapped it up to read. I love this series. It is set on the west side of my home state and any time I pick up one of the books in the series I feel like I've taken a three-hour drive across the state to visit with old friends. It was actually by reading this series that I learned we have cranberry bogs in my home state. Monica is back and once again she is a trouble magnet. A local news anchor and weekend magazine host is killed near the farm after recording a segment about Sassenach Farms. The whole thing doesn't sit right with Monica, and as fans of this series know that means she is going to ask questions and try to solve the case. What I like about Monica is that she is not reckless or overly nosy. Sometimes, it seems like things just fall into her lap, leading to more questions, which lead her to trouble. The characters are well developed and have a nice history while still moving forward with new life events.
The mystery kept me guessing. There is a lot going on in this book, with many different threads that the reader has to try and weave together. In the end, Ms. Cochran wraps it up nicely, with a very satisfying ending. There are some delicious sounding recipes at the end of this book (as there are with the other books in the series) and one day I may get up enough nerve to try some of them.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy, provided to me by the publisher, Beyond the Page, through Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
The mystery kept me guessing. There is a lot going on in this book, with many different threads that the reader has to try and weave together. In the end, Ms. Cochran wraps it up nicely, with a very satisfying ending. There are some delicious sounding recipes at the end of this book (as there are with the other books in the series) and one day I may get up enough nerve to try some of them.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy, provided to me by the publisher, Beyond the Page, through Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
caitkom's review against another edition
4.0
This was another great book in the series that I couldn't put down! I love to see the relationships as they develop, not just with Monica and Greg, but with Jefff and Lauren and Detective Stevens. In this installment, the farm is doing so good that a news crew is coming by to do a story. The anchor, who is rude and nasty to everyone ends up murdered on the farm. One of Jeff's crew members is suspected of the murder due to his long past history with the victim. The story has a lot of twists and turns that I really did not expect. The anchor was engaged to a local business owner who was running for senate, and due to her negative and nasty attitude, there are plenty of suspects!
I really do enjoy the setting of Cranberry Cove and can imagine walking down the street between Greg's shop, the butcher shop and the sister's candy store. I really enjoyed the addition of the family pup in this one. The writing style is great and the story flows nicely. One thing I wasn't huge on was Monica running off to investigate and leaving Kit alone in the store. I felt bad for him and angry on his behalf. I do like him being a bigger part of the story though.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
I really do enjoy the setting of Cranberry Cove and can imagine walking down the street between Greg's shop, the butcher shop and the sister's candy store. I really enjoyed the addition of the family pup in this one. The writing style is great and the story flows nicely. One thing I wasn't huge on was Monica running off to investigate and leaving Kit alone in the store. I felt bad for him and angry on his behalf. I do like him being a bigger part of the story though.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
This series never disappoints and it's always engrossing and entertaining.
I was happy to catch up with the quirky and fleshed out characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I was happy to catch up with the quirky and fleshed out characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
This series never disappoints and it's always engrossing and entertaining.
I was happy to catch up with the quirky and fleshed out characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I was happy to catch up with the quirky and fleshed out characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine