Ah, I enjoyed this relaxing read!

It was another entertaining trip to the delightful villages and countryside of Derbyshire, in the company of Violet Brewster. I feel as though I've got t know Violet well over the four books of this cosy crime series. She’s so relatable: an independent woman, who’s a good friend and neighbour and who’ll never say no to a blueberry muffin!

When a (not very nice) woman – the owner of a new garden centre teashop – is found dead, suspicion falls on several people, not least, Violet’s best friend, Fiona. As always, there were plenty of twists and turns in the story before Violet helped to uncover the truth! (And I hadn’t guessed who the villain was).

I look forward to the next in the series – and hopefully more about Violet and Matthew’s on-going, later-in-life romance!

I really enjoy this series. Violet is once again in the wrong place at the wrong time and of course she can't help but get involved!

I flew through this in a few hours. Loved it.

Violet and her friend and cafe owner Fiona are checking out the competition at the garden centre tearoom. An unfortunate incident has them leaving abruptly, but Violet has to return the next day on business. The tearoom owner meets a suspicious end, which embroiled Violet in the investigation. There are plenty of suspects and motives, and the story is well-paced. The investigation is absorbing, and Violet is a character you invest in. I also enjoyed the setting, as I know the area well.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

When a snazzy tearoom opens at the local garden centre on Bluebell Hill, residents flock to visit the establishment. Including Violet Brewster But not everyone is happy about the new business venture.
Matters escalate when the owner of the tearoom is found dead on the premises. As Violet unwittingly finds herself at the centre of another murder mystery.
The fourth book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. I do really like Violet & co. Another very well written cosy mystery, there were the obligatory twists, turns & red herrings as well as intrigue. A fun, entertaining cosy mystery which I thoroughly enjoyed & an added bonus was that I was kept guessing until the end
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

It is a joy to catch up with Violet Brewster, Matthew Collis, Fiona and Eric Nash. The story begins with the opening of a new tearoom near to Books, Bakes and Cakes are in Merrywell. Fiona and Violet go to sample the food and end up in a situation that no one could foresee. The owner of the tearoom at the Bluebell Hill Garden Centre has been discovered dead. DS Charlie Winterton is on hand to investigate the goings on and tries to find the culprit. However, he soon realises, that Violet cannot help herself to play at amateur sleuth. I love the plot, it was fast paced, an unputdownable read, and the characters are fantastic. All the sub plots weave together to a dramatic conclusion.

Lovely cosy mystery with engaging characters and a cracking plot. This is the fifth in the series, so it was like bumping into old friends for me. This would read well as a standalone though.

I LOVED this book! It was so cosy and easy to read.

I had such a good time with this, this is book 4 and I must admit I haven’t read the other two, but I will be ASAP!

The writing in this was engaging and the story glowed beautiful all the way through. I absolutely adored Violet, I loved her character. She was so likeable.

If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.

A new tearoom has opened at the garden centre on the outskirts of Merrywell which looks very nice, unless, of course, you are the owner of a popular café and coffee shop in the center of Merrywell itself. Violet Brewster finds herself trying out the new eatery because her best friend Fiona needs to check up on the competition! When she discovers a dead body by the water features the following morning Violet is determined to keep away from the investigation but somehow she just can't help herself, especially when someone close to her emerges as the prime suspect! 

Book four in this cosy series was a good read. There was plenty going on and the unpopularity of the victim meant there was no shortage of suspects to work through! Violet is fun main protagonist and I look forward to returning to Merrywell again soon.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, HQ Digital, but the opinions expressed are my own. This is another good addition to this series which has definitely found its feet now.

Fabulous instalment of the murder mysteries Violet Brewster manages to get herself mixed up in. Cosy by nature and intriguing entirely this series is a joy to read. I can’t wait for the next one! The murderer kept me guessing right until the end which for me is the sign of a great mystery read.

Thanks Netgalley

A very gentle but enjoyable cosy murder mystery. Violet has got her sleuthing hat on again trying to find out who murdered Hilary at the garden centre, a very lovely read

Tearoom Fatality..
The fourth outing in the Violet Brewster Mysteries finds our protagonist reluctantly amidst another criminal investigation when the owner of a new tearoom is discovered dead. It’s very clear to Violet that there many who opposed the new venture but she needs to deflect suspicion away from those closest to her to get to the truth of this particular mystery. Another enjoyable and entertaining instalment to this series with a likeable protagonist in Violet, a plot populated with a credible cast of characters and a well imagined setting.