Cranberry Bluff
by Deborah Garner
Molly Elliott’s quiet life in Tallahassee, Florida, is disrupted when routine errands land her in the wrong place at the wrong time: the middle of a bank robbery. Accused and cleared of the crime, she flees both media attention and mysterious, threatening notes, to move across the country to Cranberry Cove, where she has inherited her Aunt Maggie’s bed and breakfast on the Northern California coast. Her new beginning is peaceful – that is, until five guests show up at the inn for a weekend, each with a hidden agenda.
Mix together one blushing honeymoon couple, one flamboyant boutique owner, a deadpan traveling salesman, and a charmingly handsome novelist, and there’s more than scones cooking at Cranberry Cottage Bed and Breakfast. As true motives become apparent, will Molly’s past come back to haunt her or will she finally be able to leave it behind?
My Review of Cranberry Bluff
When the guests begin to arrive, they are an interesting lot. A pair of newlyweds who are all gushy, a 60 something flamboyant lady, an OCD “salesman?”, and a suave writer fill the bed and breakfast. As the story progresses, more and more is revealed about the folks staying at Molly’s place.
Will the mystery be solved? Who really robbed the bank? Was Molly really in on it? All of this takes place in the cozy town of Cranberry Cove. I love the setting of this cute book. I want to run (or at least visit) Molly’s bed and breakfast! It is a cozy place, and Molly’s recipes (that were her aunt’s) sound delicious! They are included at the end of the story. Eleanor’s and Ocean sound like yummy places to visit too!
If you love mysteries, Cranberry Bluff is for you. It is cute and clean and fast moving. If you’re like I am, you’ll easily read it in a couple of days. I definitely recommend this one!
About Author Deborah Garner
Deborah Garner is an accomplished travel writer with a passion for back roads and secret hideaways. Born and raised in California, she studied in France before returning to the U.S. to attend UCLA. After stints in graduate school and teaching, she attempted to clone herself for decades by founding and running a dance and performing arts center, designing and manufacturing clothing and accessories, and tackling both spreadsheets and display racks for corporate retail management. Her passions include photography, hiking and animal rescue. She speaks five languages, some substantially better than others. She now divides her time between California and Wyoming, dragging one human and two canines along whenever possible.
I love a good mystery book. I have been putting together a list of books to read at the beach this summer and I am adding this one 🙂
This looks like a fun read! I love mysteries that add in lots of fun elements, like the B&B in this title. I will definitely have to check it out!
I’m always open to suggestions for good reads. Your quick synopsis is intriguing! Maybe I will look into reading this.
It would be cool to read a story that takes place in my home state. A mystery in a bed and breakfast, very interesting!
Sounds like an interesting and fun mystery. I like all kinds of books but mysteries are my favorite. Will have to add this to my list.
Looking for books to read and thanks for the intriguing synopsis. Will definitely be on a lookout for this book. Thanks for the tip!
I love clinging into mysteries and finding out how to solve them while reading the book. I think I’m gonna like this book because the story is fast-paced and I might just finish it in one seating. 🙂
I’m always looking for new interesting and fun books to read! This one sounds great and would probably keep me busy alls summer!
Sounds like a good read! I hadn’t heard of the title or the author before. Love hearing about new books!
Sounds like a really great read, I think the characters sound really interesting and you have reviewed it enough to keep me wanting more
It looks like a really exciting book to read. I like he mystery element since it keeps you glued to a book.
I haven’t read a good mystery book for a while, but Cranberry Bluff sounds like a great read! Hope to read it while on my vacation. Thanks for a great review!
what a great book, i would love to read this its seemt o be a great read.thanx for ur review and giveaway
This looks like a great read. I love mystery books with great characters. Thanks for the giveaway
This sounds like a great read. I like the way you’ve described the book. Very interesting!
Sounds like a good book…with recipes too! I’ll add it to the summer reading list!
Its summer reading season! Thanks for the suggestion I havent read a mystery book in a long time!
looks like a very exciting read. hopefully i can get my hands on a printed copy soon!