It was so nice to join the Hope Street church and the Sunrise Bible Study group again for another whodunit. I love reading and collecting all the clues along with the gang trying to figure out who the murderer is while learning more about this wonderful gang. I missed Cooper and her family, her boyfriend Jon (yup she's calling him her boyfriend now), and all her friends who while solving crimes were studying about TRUST in the Bible. It was a fun clean page-turner and I can't wait to read the next installment. I was given a copy, but all opinions are my very own

This book was good, especially toward the end. I think if I would have read the others in the series first I would have liked it better, but even with this being my first one in the series I liked it! Definitely a Christian cozy mystery which is what I was looking for! 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4!

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-book! All thoughts and opinions are my own!


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Thank you to NetGalley, the authors, and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this novel.

The Hope Street Church Bible study group has helped solve several murders, so when a family friend of a member of the group is accused of murder they jump in to help. Cooper’s boyfriend Jon is a chef. A family friend and the chef who trained him has been accused of murdering a food critic that gave him a scathing review. When this occurred Jon asked his girlfriend and her friends for help. Can this group help the police solve this murder?

This book was a nice cozy mystery that had a wonderful faith element. It was enjoyable, but I had a few problems with it. One issue was the writing was not always smooth. It felt a bit awkward and lacked cohesion. Another issue was that each plot point seemed to need to be a bit more fleshed out and the resolution seemed rather sudden. That being said, I do plan to read the rest of this series because it was fun. The faith elements were very evident but not overdone.

I would recommend this book to people looking for clean, mostly non-violent cozy mysteries, especially if the reader is looking for something that teaches an element of faith. If evident faith bothers you then this book may not be in your wheelhouse.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliffe for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for A Taste for Crime coming out April 16, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I love Ellery Adams’ books, so I was excited to check this out. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but I could catch up with what was going on. It’s a really fun food cozy. I loved the characters. Amateur detectives is one of my favorite genres, so this book had all the fun elements of that. I enjoyed the recipes at the end of the book as well. I definitely want to read more books by these authors.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy food mysteries!

This is the first book I've read in A Hope Street Church Mystery series, but it won't be my last. I love that the amateur sleuths are Cooper and her group of Christian friends who attend Bible study together. I enjoyed the interaction of the friends and their relationships along with Cooper's family. Each person in the group adds an interesting layer to the story. A Taste of Crime is a well written, page turning mystery. If you enjoy cozies, try this intriguing series. I received a free copy and my opinions are my own.

After a scathing review from a food critic, Chef Anton Parsley is accused after the body is found. Cooper and her Bible Study friends must find the real killer before Chef Parsley ends up cooking only in prison. What they be able to cook up a scheme in order to clear his name? I have not read the other books in the series but do plan to go back? The characters were well developed and fun. It had me turning the pages to find out who did it. I love the inclusion of recipes. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

For readers who crave a cozy mystery with a dash of inspiration, Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliffe's A Taste of Crime is a delightful recipe for intrigue. Join Cooper Lee and her warm, supportive Bible study group as their world gets shaken by a murderous twist.

A notorious food critic meets a bitter end, and suspicion falls on a beloved local chef. With suspicion swirling around a beloved local chef, Cooper and her friends find themselves determined to clear his name. Their investigation becomes a shared journey, seamlessly interwoven with their regular and insightful Bible study discussions.

The authors weave faith into the narrative with the finesse of a master chef. Scripture isn't merely quoted, but applied to the challenges they face. Themes of forgiveness, trust, and the importance of community simmer throughout the story, resonating deeply with readers who share those values.

The mystery itself is a well-crafted dish that will keep you guessing until the satisfying reveal. Is the beloved chef innocent? Will Cooper and her friends uncover a hidden motive? Dive into A Taste of Crime to find out!

A Taste of Crime is a charming addition to the Hope Street Church Mystery series, offering a delightful cup of cozy mystery with a generous helping of heartwarming friendship and a dash of faith.

I am thrilled to have found a book that blends cozy mysteries and Christian fiction so well. A Taste of Crime is a breath of fresh air! It satisfied my craving for a heartwarming story with an eternal focus. Here’s a quote:

“God’s trustworthiness is not dependent upon us. It is one hundred percent Him.
His promises can’t be earned or bought. They are unchanging from generation to generation.”

I received a digital copy of A Taste of Crime from Beyond the Page Publishing and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.

This is the first time reading a book from this series. Since this is book #8 I think I missed a lot of information on the characters.

It was cute but seemed a little slow in the beginning. After reading about 75% I liked it more.

Thank you NetGalley & Beyond the Page Publishing for the opportunity to read this eARC

Cooper is now dating a new beau, Jon Eason. Jon is the chef at the Atwood Inn, and his Uncle Anton Parsley is a well know chef in town. However, recently a restaurant critic, Monica Amsterdam trashed Anton's restaurant in a review and his restaurant is having troubles. When the Monica is found dead in Chef Anton's restaurant, Chef Anton becomes the number one suspect. However, the Bible group is ready and able to find the real culprit and exonerate Chef Anton. Cooper tries to find out who Monica is, and finds she does not have the credentials she claimed.

There are some very exciting moments near the end, as Cooper begins talking with another chef and finds herself in a very dangerous place! This is an excellent addition to the series.

I thank Netgalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for an ARC for me to read before publication.

#ATasteforCrime #NetGalley is a fantastic cozy mystery.
When a food critic meets death, it's up to Cooper and the Bible study group to find the answers.
This is a fun, clean cozy mystery series that always brings a smile to my face.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

A Taste for Crime by Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliff was another excellent addition to the Hope Street Church Mystery series. Everyone should follow Cooper and her journey. I am excited to see how her relationship with Jon matures, and I love the character Zoe who was introduced in this book.

A fun who-done-it mystery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Hope Street Church Mysteries series is quite enjoyable. Each book can be read as a stand alone, so you can jump in anytime. Cooper Lee is the main character in each story, along with her friends in the Sunrise Bible Study group. This newest addition to the collection finds the sleuthing members of the group determined to help absolve a local chef of the murder of a food critic. The victim was found in the chef’s restaurant….and the chef is the uncle/mentor of Cooper’s boyfriend.

As always, their plans for investigating the crime are interesting to delve into. The characters are all intriguing. I appreciate the reliance on their faith as they go about the work to solve the crime. Plus there are some featured treats from Magnolia’s Marvels….definitely a good thing for those of us who are reader foodies.

If you like to read cozy mysteries written by award-winning authors, you will be glad you picked up A Taste for Crime. Be sure to check out the recipes at the end!

Favorite quotes:
“Ephesians 2:8 tells us we have been saved through faith. Faith is a gift from God. Trust is simply the confidence in that faith even when the world tells you otherwise.”

“When we acknowledge that something is missing in our lives, we’re taking the first step toward meeting God.”

*I received this book from NetGalley and publisher Beyond the Page with no requirement to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

I am very familiar with Ms Adams work but I had never read this series or anything by her co-author. It is made very clear that the characters in this book are part of a Bible study group and that they are very church oriented, so if you are not into that, there is plenty of warning. This is a very nice group of characters that obviously know one another, and they all have their story, it is obvious that all these characters have developed over time but it is not hard to follow their relationships and contributions to the group. In this book, Cooper, the main character, is asked by her boyfriend to help his honorary uncle and mentor, another chef, who has a famous restaurant as well as his own cooking show. His restaurant has gotten a bad review that is also affecting interest in his cooking show. When the critic is found murdered in his closed restaurant, the chef is the main suspect. Can Cooper and company find out who really killed the critic? While the suspects are not many, it is a pleasant enough story, if not the greatest mystery. Thank you to #Netgally and #BeyondthePagebooks for an opportunity to read.

This is the second book that I have read in the series, and I keep telling myself that I need to read the others because they are so good. Of course they can be read as a stand alone. There is a wonderful group of friends who met at church and have a bible study class together, who inadvertently gets caught up in solving murders. This one has a food critic who meets her untimely death and there is a few suspects who she has done bad reviews on their establishments. Who actually killed the food critic and will the group figure it out before an innoncent man goes on trial. You have a detective who is always teeling the group to mind their own business, just like in this statement. "I see. Does that mean I can count on you and your group to meddle in my investigation?""Meddle is a bit harsh,". Then you have a one-eyed rescue pug, named Popeye who just adds to a wonderful story. If you love cozy mysteries, then you will love this one. I am thankful for being approved through Netgalley and the publisher to read an advance copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cute mystery with fun characters and plot. Lots of details included. Enjoyed the bible studies the most. This book was provided through Net Gallies, the author and publisher. These are my own personal opinions.

"A Taste for Crime" by Ellery Adams/Tina Radcliffe is, what I would call, a Christian Cozy Mystery. It's a bible study group lead in part by Cooper (our main character) that does the vigilante snooping. This is the 8th book in the series and occasionally it references past events that it would go over better if you'd read the past books, but not necessary.

The mystery was centered around a chef with some secrets and habit of making people mad. I really only had one person in mind for the culprit. It wasn't them but at least they were guilty of something.

Faith, Family and Friends are the heart of this story. The mystery, while juicy, further illustrates the commitment our Bible study group has to each other and their faith. Cooper Lee and her boyfriend Jon Eason are fortunate to get a lot of help from the rest of the Bible study group. Cooper, who has a lot on her plate, never hesitates to back down from helping family and friends. At one point, she tells Zoe her parents raised her that way and essentially, she would do anything for them as they would for her. The line struck a chord with me because like Cooper, I am family oriented and feel the same for my family. For me the ability to truly connect with a character made the story come alive a little more and I commend the author for creating a character that is relatable.
Like any cozy we got the requisite animals, but they played a little lighter role than we normally see with the furry companions until the very end when the dog solved it all in her own way. The lovable furry friends enhance cozy mysteries and add something else relatable to the story. The author handled the insertion of faith into the story in a very tasteful way without making the story feel preachy. I appreciated her references to believe, hope and faith that can come from the Bible because no matter what happens in life that believe is important.
The mystery aspect of the story grew by leaps and bounds as Cooper and her Bible study group continued to dig. Our victim and I use that term loosely was much more than she seemed. I liked how the team took major leads to the police and found it fascinating when Cooper told the officer the online forums help cops all the time. We understandably so had a lot of suspects for our crew to research, but the author did a nice job of spreading the tasks to make all the members of the group useful. Overall, I enjoyed the mystery. I enjoyed how it appeared that the more we learned the more we had to learn.
If I had one complaint, I am not a fan of the leading lady’s name. I have always associated the name Cooper with a man and not being familiar with other books in this series, it took me a minute to get used to the leading lady being Cooper. This is a personal complaint and one that went away when I got into the story more. It just gave me a moment’s pause. Overall, we have a terrific cast of characters that do a great job at the gumshoe stuff while keeping their faith and holding their friends close.
Thanks to NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I love this series and it's the eighth book in this series. The characters are so endearing and it's another win for the author of team of Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliffe.

Thank you, NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing.

I have not read this series before, but I automatically was drawn into the mystery. Right from the start I enjoyed Cooper, Jon and the Bible study group. The mystery was also interesting even though I figured out who did it early on in the book. It was still an enjoyable read and I would recommend this book if you enjoy cozy mysteries. My only recommendation is that readers should read the earlier books in this series so that they can be more familiar with the characters and their history. This book did mention events that had happened prior to this book and I felt in a way that they were spoilers if you haven't read the previous books. YET I couldn't stop reading this book because it was that enjoyable.

I will state that since a Bible study group is in this book there is mention of religion which may turn off some people. It didn't bother me, but I do know some readers are sensitive to this topic. If the reader skims over these parts, they should still enjoy this read.

I will be searching for the rest of the books since I want to get to know these characters more and go on more adventures with them.

Cooper Lee and her sleuthing Bible Study friends are back in A Taste for Crime, by authors Ellery Adams and Tina Radcliffe.
Cooper has a lot going on in her life. Taking over Buts and Pieces, the show almost-formerly-owned by Chef Jon’s aunt, hiring a new employee, dog sitting her dear friend’s pup, and now…murder? Monica Amsterdam is a food critic whose cutting remarks are sharper than a santoku knife. She’s found murdered and the main suspect is close to Coop’s boyfriend, Chef Jon. Can the Hope Street Bible Study group investigate and clear Jon’s honorary uncle while trying to steer clear of Detective Olson?
Find out in A Taste for Crime! I loved meeting up with these old “friends” again, plus it has some wonderful recipes!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but my opinion is entirely my own.