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Roast Date (Barks & Beans Cafe Cozy Mystery)
by Heather Day Gilbert
Roast Date (Barks & Beans Cafe Cozy Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Setting – West Virginia
WoodHaven Press (December 20, 2022)
Number of Pages ~250
BOOK SEVEN in the bestselling BARKS & BEANS CAFE cozy mystery series!!
Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java…and where murder sometimes pays a visit.
After much cajoling, Macy gives in to her neighbor, Vera, and agrees to come to her book club’s Christmas party so she can share about the cafe. While public speaking isn’t Macy’s thing, she wants to brighten Vera’s lonely holiday season…and she can sell a little house blend on the side.
When a lively book discussion spirals into a public roast of the mayor—who happens to be sitting in their midst—things get uncomfortable. Soon afterward, the mayor shows up dead in Vera’s bathroom, and no amount of gingerbread cookies or eggnog can restore Vera to the club’s good graces. ‘Tis the season for Macy to find the murderer, or else Vera might be taking a long winter’s nap in a jail cell.
Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown…with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.
The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series in order:
Book 1: No Filter: My review
Book 2: Iced Over
Book 3: Fair Trade: My review
Book 4: Spilled Milk
Book 5: Trouble Brewing: My review
Book 6: Cold Drip
Book 7: Roast Date
My review of Roast Date
Need a date with a good book? Pick up Roast Date, a good cup of coffee, some snacks, a blanket, and get ready to snuggle up with another delightful mystery from Heather Day Gilbert! I’ve loved each book I’ve read in the Barks & Beans Cafe Mystery Series, and Roast Date didn’t disappoint me! These books are very cozy cozies, and Roast Date even has the added coziness of Christmas!
If you’re new to the series, it’s fine to start here! Yes, there are established characters, and you definitely get to know them a lot in the first several books. However, this mystery can be enjoyed all on its own. The characters are very well-written, and I have enjoyed following them thus far. With each book, I become a little more attached and invested in all of the characters, not just the “stars” of the series, Macy and Bo Hatfield. The regulars are an eclectic bunch! In Roast Date, Macy’s neighbor and dear friend, Vera, ends up with a dead body in her bathroom!
In addition to the great characters, they mysteries always baffle me, and this one was no exception. I had multiple suspects on my list and couldn’t figure it out until the big reveal!
The author’s descriptions of the area, the dogs, the coffee shop, the houses…completely bring the story to life. I feel like I’m right there, and since the books feel so cozy, I feel cozy too! If you’re a cozy mystery reader, you know what I mean! Some cozies that I read are really enjoyable, but I don’t always get this same “feeling.” I think part of that feeling is knowing that this series is completely clean with no swearing or situations that my mom wouldn’t like. If I can let my mom borrow a book, it passes the clean cozy test, and Roast Date passes with flying colors!
I highly recommend Roast Date and am looking forward to the next book in the Barks & Beans Cafe Mystery Series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About Heather Day Gilbert
Award-winning novelist Heather Day Gilbert enjoys writing mysteries and Viking historicals. She brings authentic family relationships to the page, and she particularly delights in heroines who take a stand to protect those they love. Avid readers say Heather’s realistic characters—no matter what century—feel like best friends. When she’s not plotting stories, this native West Virginian can often be found hanging out with her husband and four children, playing video games, or reading Agatha Christie novels.
Author Links
Webpage: https://heatherdaygilbert.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherdgilbert
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/heather-day-gilbert
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7232683.Heather_Day_Gilbert
Purchase Link – Amazon
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Roast Date TOUR PARTICIPANTS
December 19 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 19 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
December 19 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
December 20 – Literary Gold – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
December 20 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
December 20 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 20 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog – SPOTLIGHT
December 21 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
December 21 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
December 21 – Lady Hawkeye – AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 21 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 22 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 22 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW
December 22 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
December 22 – The Mystery Section – SPOTLIGHT
December 23 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
December 23 – The Book Diva’s Reads – AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 23 – I’m Into Books – SPOTLIGHT
December 23 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
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I love discovering mystery authors and series that are new to me!
Sounds like a fun and interesting mystery.
I love a good cozy mystery, and this looks like such a great read- thank you!