Author: Ellery Adams
Published: April 25, 2023 by Kensington
Format: Kindle, Hardcover 304 Pages
Genre: Amateur Sleuth
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Secret, Book, & Scone Society #6
First Sentence: “I loved this book.” Hester Winthrop stroked the paperback on her lap as if it were a cat.
Blurb: Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is famed for its healing springs. But bookstore owner Nora Pennington has a tendency to land in a different kind of hot water. Though she loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets, she also likes to bury her nose in the occasional local crime…
Nora escaped her past a decade ago. So it feels like a visit from another world when Kelly Walsh—the woman her ex-husband left her for—walks through the door of Miracle Books along with her son, a sweet, serious boy with a talent for origami. Kelly hasn’t come to gloat, though. As it turns out, she’s been dumped too. She’s also terribly ill, and all she wants from Nora is forgiveness.
Shockingly, however, this woman who’s been the victim of so much misfortune is about to become a murder victim. Who would do such a thing? Certainly not Nora, but that doesn’t stop the gossip and suspicion—especially after Kelly’s brother claims that he saw the two women arguing.
In seeking justice for Kelly, The Secret, Book, and Scone Society joins forces with the sheriff’s department, but they’ve barely begun their probe when life throws another wrench. After serving a twenty-year sentence, Estella’s father returns to Miracle Springs. And when his past comes back to haunt him, it might be more than the four friends can handle. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: Paper Cuts offered an early twist, which I didn't see coming, and I was surprised by this unexpected turn of events. The book also addressed the one thing which had always bothered me about this series. How did Nora avoid serving jail time for a previous fiery DUI accident?
Compared to the previous installments, I enjoyed this book more. The author avoided a preachy or judgmental tone and instead focused on exploring the theme of the family with the added bonus of sprinkling various book titles and authors throughout.
Overall, I am eager to continue reading this series. The strong sense of community and friendship between the women is refreshing and keeps me invested in their stories.
Blurb: Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is famed for its healing springs. But bookstore owner Nora Pennington has a tendency to land in a different kind of hot water. Though she loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets, she also likes to bury her nose in the occasional local crime…
Nora escaped her past a decade ago. So it feels like a visit from another world when Kelly Walsh—the woman her ex-husband left her for—walks through the door of Miracle Books along with her son, a sweet, serious boy with a talent for origami. Kelly hasn’t come to gloat, though. As it turns out, she’s been dumped too. She’s also terribly ill, and all she wants from Nora is forgiveness.
Shockingly, however, this woman who’s been the victim of so much misfortune is about to become a murder victim. Who would do such a thing? Certainly not Nora, but that doesn’t stop the gossip and suspicion—especially after Kelly’s brother claims that he saw the two women arguing.
In seeking justice for Kelly, The Secret, Book, and Scone Society joins forces with the sheriff’s department, but they’ve barely begun their probe when life throws another wrench. After serving a twenty-year sentence, Estella’s father returns to Miracle Springs. And when his past comes back to haunt him, it might be more than the four friends can handle. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: Paper Cuts offered an early twist, which I didn't see coming, and I was surprised by this unexpected turn of events. The book also addressed the one thing which had always bothered me about this series. How did Nora avoid serving jail time for a previous fiery DUI accident?
Compared to the previous installments, I enjoyed this book more. The author avoided a preachy or judgmental tone and instead focused on exploring the theme of the family with the added bonus of sprinkling various book titles and authors throughout.
Overall, I am eager to continue reading this series. The strong sense of community and friendship between the women is refreshing and keeps me invested in their stories.
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