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The Ghosts of Notchey Creek

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Description
It's the holiday season in Notchey Creek, and Harley Henrickson is busy mixing yuletide cocktails at her store, Smoky Mountain Spirits. There is snow on the ground, holiday music in the air, and wreathes on every lamppost. Everything seems perfect for the town’s biggest event of the year, the Small Town Christmas Festival. Even Harley’s pet pig, Matilda, is feeling festive, wearing the Elf on the Shelf costume Aunt Wilma bought for her. But not all is merry and bright in this little mountain town. Harley senses something eerie in the air, and it all points to Notchey Creek's oldest and most beautiful home—Briarcliffe. No sooner has rock star Beau Arson settled into his ancestral mansion of Briarcliffe, than a self-righteous ghost hunter arrives in town, telling macabre tales about Beau’s new home. According to legend, a young woman by the name of Margaret Reed hung herself in the woods behind Briarcliffe on Christmas Day, over a century ago. To make matters worse, Beau has been experiencing ghostly encounters at night, seeking to drive him from his family’s home. When Harley finds the body of a mysterious woman in the woods near Briarcliffe, and then a wealthy antiques dealer is murdered, she decides to investigate. Can Harley intervene before a century of lies, greed, and passion destroy Beau Arson’s new life—the past he’s just only come to know? In the meantime, other issues are causing problems for Harley. Aunt Wilma and Opha Mae Shaw are designing a Christmas dress of epic proportions for Harley (and one for Matilda, of course). Uncle Tater and Floyd have been devising top-secret plans in The Shed that might have to do with the upcoming Christmas Parade. And Harley’s best friend, Tina Rizchek, is at her wit’s end when her colorful grandmother and pet parrot visit from Pittsburgh for the holidays.

*Includes drink recipes!

My Review
The Ghosts of Notchey Creek is a winner! The 2nd installment in the Harley Henrickson Series is definitely a page-turner. Just the kind of cozy mystery to keep you interested until the very end. The characters were well-crafted and likable. This novels has all of the ingredients necessary to make this mystery one you will definitely want to buy. And for me, the whiskey recipes are to die for - thanks!

The story starts with Beau already at Briarcliff awakened after falling asleep reading Great Expectations. As he stands in the window he sees what he thinks is a woman. Could it be a ghost? Beau is definitely not getting any peace and quiet what with the ghost hunter, dead woman in the woods and the murder of the antique dealer Harley has her hands full. Will she be able to help Beau? Loved the ending, but need book 3 now lol.

I was provided this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Well, I definitely give this a 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

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An excellent cozy mystery, well written and entertaining.
I liked the well thought cast of characters, the setting, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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A fun holiday themed mystery that will keep the reader guessing.
I’m new to this author, however, I found the story to be well written and filled with unique, colorful characters.
I’m hoping to see more in this series.

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I didn't like this book that much. I think it was that the language used was ungrammarcool, and that several of the characters are depicted as buffoonish. I did think the story line was interesting and the ending was great. # The Ghosts of Notchey Creek #NetGalley.

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The Ghost of Notchey Creek is an interesting mystery with quirky characters and a pig that is dressed up. You'll laugh and enjoy reading how this mystery is solved. Lots of twists that will keep you guessing.

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