Review & #Giveaway – The Final Vow by Amanda Flowers @aflowerwriter #cozy #5paws #MysteryMonday
The Final Vow (A Living History Museum Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Midnight Ink (May 8, 2017)
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0738745923
E-Book ASIN: B01LWKJTY7
Synopsis
Summer weddings in Barton Farm’s picturesque church are standard procedure for museum director Kelsey Cambridge. At least they were until the Cherry Foundation, which supports the museum, orders Kelsey to host her ex-husband’s wedding on Farm grounds.
Ambitious wedding planner Vianna Pine is determined to make the bride’s Civil War-themed wedding perfect. But each time Vianna’s vision threatens the integrity and safety of the Farm, Kelsey has to intervene.
When Kelsey finds Vianna’s dead body at the foot of the church steps, everyone’s plans fall apart. With both the wedding and Barton Farm at risk of being permanently shut down, Kelsey has to work hard to save her own happily ever after.
Review
Twists and turns I didn’t expect while trying to figure out who the killer was and why it was Vianna that had to die.
So that is my “tag line” for this cozy mystery that took me through a few different emotions because I felt for Kelsey having to deal with her ex getting remarried where she works to someone that is a spoiled person and expects everything to be done her way. Kelsey put up with a lot and on top of that has to figure out who killed Vianna and why. I honestly never suspected the character that killed her but the “why” made sense. Kelsey also has walls up after her marriage to the ex and it makes it harder for her to move on with other relationships – hopefully she and Chase can work things out.
I do enjoy this series – the writing keeps me hooked, the historical side and even the humor.
We give it 5 paws up.
About the Author
Amanda Flower, a two-time Agatha Award-nominated mystery author, started her writing career in elementary school when she read a story she wrote to her sixth grade class and had the class in stitches with her description of being stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel. She knew at that moment she’d found her calling of making people laugh with her words. She also writes mysteries as national bestselling author Isabella Alan. In addition to being an author, Amanda is an academic librarian for a small college near Cleveland.
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Edye
Thanks for the giveaway.
StoreyBook Reviews
It really is a fun series, I hope you enjoy reading the books
Dianne Casey
I haven’t read this series yet, but I really enjoyed the description of the book and I’m looking forward to reading the series.
StoreyBook Reviews
It was really good! The killer was a huge surprise!
Kory B
Can’t wait to read this
StoreyBook Reviews
It is a really good series, so if you haven’t read any of the first two you’ll want to pick those up soon
Celia Fowler
I’m really looking forward to reading The Final Vow! Thanks for featuring it on your blog!