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Strawberries and Strangers: A Cozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) Kindle Edition
Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King is trying to build a new life in the small seaside town of Pelican Cove. Locals are lining up at the Boardwalk Cafe for her tasty cakes and muffins. But when her aunt, a local artist, is accused of killing a stranger, Jenny is forced to set her apron aside and put on her sleuthing cap.
Jenny battles with the cranky local sheriff and quirky local characters to get to the truth. Aided by her new friends, she will move heaven and earth to find out who the dead stranger was and what he was doing in Pelican Cove.
Can she solve the mystery and save her aunt in time?
If you like cozy murder mysteries with friendly small towns, scenic settings, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will like Strawberries And Strangers.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 1, 2018
- File size2317 KB
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- ASIN : B07CSW34GB
- Publisher : ; 1st edition (May 1, 2018)
- Publication date : May 1, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 2317 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 315 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B095HHTFC7
- Best Sellers Rank: #60,112 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #261 in Cozy Culinary Mystery
- #958 in Cozy Animal Mystery
- #1,284 in Cozy Animal Mysteries
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About the author
Leena Clover writes clean cozy mysteries featuring strong women and yummy food.
An avid reader herself, Leena grew up reading Enid Blyton books. Some of her favorite authors are Agatha Christie and M C Beaton. Now she is trying her hand at writing whodunnits, making them as nail biting as possible while keeping them cozy.
Her love for food is evident in all her books. Readers can find yummy treats in the pages of her books, along with friends that last a lifetime.
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Customers find the plot intriguing and entertaining, with just the right amount of suspense. They enjoy reading the book and find it cozy and relaxing. The characters are interesting and colorful. The pace is fast-moving and concluded rapidly. However, opinions differ on the readability, with some finding it easy to read and simply written, while others consider it poorly written with poor grammar and lack of depth.
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Customers enjoy the intriguing plot and likable characters in this lighthearted mystery. They find it an easy read with just the right amount of suspense. The story has plenty of twists and turns, with many suspects emerging throughout. Readers appreciate the clever cozy mystery with its unexpected ending.
"...Plenty of plot twists and intertwined stories of the characters that just draws you in start to finish. I highly recommend!" Read more
"...She did a great job with the characters and the plot and subplots were also great. I recommend this book and this author!" Read more
"...I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but charming...." Read more
"...The story line is clean. The characters are interesting. The setting sounds beautiful...." Read more
Customers enjoy reading the book. They find it lighthearted, fun, and interesting. The characters are engaging and the story has a surprising ending. Readers say it's a good read during a pandemic.
"...twists and intertwined stories of the characters that just draws you in start to finish. I highly recommend!" Read more
"...She's A very good mystery writer. I really enjoyed this book. She did a great job with the characters and the plot and subplots were also great...." Read more
"...I didn't love the book but it was an okay read." Read more
"...Overall, it's a good book and you will enjoy it. I certainly did." Read more
Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with interesting characters and colorful settings. The plot twists and intertwined stories draw readers in from start to finish.
"...Plenty of plot twists and intertwined stories of the characters that just draws you in start to finish. I highly recommend!" Read more
"...I really enjoyed this book. She did a great job with the characters and the plot and subplots were also great. I recommend this book and this author!" Read more
"...Most characters are charming and I can see them in my mind's eye. The one unfortunate thing this author did is what many authors do...." Read more
"...The story line is clean. The characters are interesting. The setting sounds beautiful...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's cozy and relaxing atmosphere. They find it enjoyable, with bright skies and sand beaches. The story is described as fast-paced and sweet, though some readers feel it's confusing.
"...doesn’t make her very likable in those moments but a comfortable cozy for an afternoon read." Read more
"I heartily cheer a sweet, clean cozy mystery that has an engaging plot and interesting characters. This book has it all and I thank Leena Clover...." Read more
"I thought this was a good cozy. It has some good characters in it and the storyline was good also." Read more
"...the story, characters and just reading about the beaches and ocean was relaxing. I could almost hear the waves flowing over the sand...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's fast pace. They find it intriguing and engaging, with no cliffhanger. The story unfolds slowly before being concluded quickly.
"This is a fun story with interesting characters and the slower pace of a small community...." Read more
"...The mystery took a while to unfold and was concluded rapidly." Read more
"A slow moving mystery story , with some colorful and interesting characters...." Read more
"This was a great read it was fast moving fun The ladies in this book are fun funny And the setting couldn't be more exciting You have to pass this..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's clean story and balance of humor and suspense.
"...reading this book and recommend it to anyone who likes reading short,clean,light mysteries...." Read more
"The book was delightful. It is nice to find a clean book with the balance of humor suspense and romance. Strawberries and Strangers was a great read." Read more
"Clean and enjoyable mystery with no gore or horrific scenes but enough suspense to keep me reading. Will read more of her books" Read more
"I liked that the book was clean without obscenity or explicit sex, but I don't care for mysteries that I easily solve before the end...." Read more
Customers have varying opinions on the book's readability. Some find it easy to read with a simple storyline and action, without much detail or violence. They describe it as a light read with a surprise ending. Others feel it's poorly written with lack of depth in the characters and bad grammar, editing, and formatting issues. While some enjoyed the characters, others found the writing style unappealing.
"This book was such a good read with just the right amount of descriptions without losing focus...." Read more
"...some issues and points where you have suspend disbelief, it was an easy read and left many questions unanswered that one might hope to find answers..." Read more
"...It is the worst book I have ever read! But obviously I am in the minority here as per the reviews...." Read more
"...I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but charming...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing. Some find it relaxing to read about the coastal community and beaches, while others feel the story is disjointed and confusing.
"An easy to read, cozy mystery set in a lovely small coastal community...." Read more
"...Not a relaxing read at all, it was so disjointed. At first I thought it might be the Kindle's version, that the spacing was wrong...." Read more
"...Enjoyed the story, characters and just reading about the beaches and ocean was relaxing. I could almost hear the waves flowing over the sand...." Read more
"...She seems flimsy and unassertive and I had a hard time liking her since she was sometimes acting very juvenile and prejudiced...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024This book was such a good read with just the right amount of descriptions without losing focus. Plenty of plot twists and intertwined stories of the characters that just draws you in start to finish. I highly recommend!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024If I could offer one comment to the author it would be this. You don't have to make men look weak in order for women to look strong. The story line is clean. The characters are interesting. The setting sounds beautiful. I just feel sad that in my opinion the first few chapters have a fairly strong "men=bad women=good" message. It softens later in the book but it wasn't necessary at all. Overall, it's a good book and you will enjoy it. I certainly did.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024This is the first book by Leena Clover I have ever read. She's A very good mystery writer. I really enjoyed this book. She did a great job with the characters and the plot and subplots were also great. I recommend this book and this author!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021I like the concept of this story the small town outer bank island beach community with life long families and the drama that ensues. The mystery itself was well thought out. My main complaint had to do with the fact I didn’t really like the main character and her abrupt personality. She was just a bit too confrontational to me.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018Finished this book last night. I choose books by title and this one called to me. I love strawberries and am a pushover for strawberry cheesecake. Yum! I even suggested to the author that she include one or two of Jenny's recipes at the end of the book. I admit to guessing the guilty party to the end of the book. I don't think Jason has much of a chance with Jenny, but time will tell. Most characters are charming and I can see them in my mind's eye.
The one unfortunate thing this author did is what many authors do. She used 'alright.' There is 'alright' and 'all right.' Each has a separate meaning. She, and others, needs to look them up and use the appropriate one. Also, 'tie-dyed' takes a hyphen.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but charming. I live in Virginia near D. C. and could pretty much vizualize where "Pelican Cove" is located. I want more.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024This is a fun story with interesting characters and the slower pace of a small community. The plot us straightforward and the premise is finding out who the dead stranger is and why he was killed. I definitely recommend this story.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018I loved this book! Ms. Clover has written a strong first book in this new series! The main character is a likeable 40ish woman whose rotten attorney husband of 20 years dumped her for a younger woman and kicked her out of their house. She decided to move to live with her aunt in the small, quiet, peaceful seaside town of Pelican Cove, Virginia. Except that 3 months after she gets there, it’s not so quiet and peaceful. Someone is murdered. The storyline is strong and believable. I really liked how the friends take care of each other. I also enjoyed the twists and turns; when you think you know who the murderer is, you find out that you’re wrong! I had an extremely hard time putting this one down. If you like cozy mysteries about strong women, small towns and good friends, then you’ll love “Strawberries and Strangers: ACozy Murder Mystery (Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book #1) by Leena Clover. Can’t wait for Book #2!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023Quirky characters who will steal your heart. Budding romances and rivalries. Perplexing mysteries that will keep you guessing who done it. Can you figure out the clues? Have fun and enjoy!
Top reviews from other countries
- L. ConleyReviewed in Canada on January 15, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy interesting read! Good fun!
The character development was great. Jenny is a good central character, with energy to burn! Can't wait to see what will be next in her future living in Pelican Cove.
- AnneBReviewed in France on January 19, 2021
3.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasant
A nice book, with co!ourful and credible characters. A good mystère with a pinch of romance
I wi!! read the follow up.
- Mischas MumReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and easy read
Having never read cozy mysteries before I was a bit concerned if I would like them or not. I needn't have worried. I loved the characters and can already see where it's heading. I'm loving kindle unlimited and discovering new to me authors that I would never had read otherwise. I will definitely be following the other books in this series and look forward to all the books this author has written.
- LenoreReviewed in Germany on June 24, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I started with the book and could not stop reading till I was through. It is well written, I felt I knew the characters immetiadely and the story was interesting till the end. Got the next book and already started
One person found this helpfulReport - Denise FosterReviewed in Australia on December 10, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I really enjoyed this book, it was a good read
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