2.5 stars rounded up to 3.
Be aware: This is the eighth book in The Nosey Parker Mysteries and I have only read three of them, including this latest installment. It's very possible that others who have followed these characters through all the previous books will have developed a fondness for them that made this novel more enjoyable. So when I say that for me, it was just okay, take that with the caveat that I am not the ideal reader here.
It's a murder mystery in an engaging setting, but the plot felt very basic. There is only one mystery to solve, and the solution is straightforward. There are no clever twists. Despite this simplicity, I kept mixing up the male characters, as they aren't very distinctive in presence, personality or speech. Two or three could have been left out with no adverse effects. There is also meant to be humour here, but humour is subjective, and this type is not for me, relying as it does mostly on drunken antics, low-key sexism and pretty lame sexual references.
I didn't hate the novel, but I didn't really care about anything, and I think I will have forgotten everything about it in a week.
My conclusion: if you're already a fan of this series, you'll probably like this one too. Otherwise, I don't really recommend it.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this novel from #Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I love this series. Jodie, Nathan and the gangs are such good fun.
The investigation into the murder is as clever as always, and with the twists and turns on every page, I had no idea who was to blame.
All of the characters play such a part in the story and I love the fact that Jodie has a great team around her. Shirley is always my favourite and Debbie always provides a quick comeback when needed.
Another great instalment from the Nosy Parker series.

A Cornish castle wedding turns deadly when a murder is discovered. Former police officer Jodie and her fiancé investigate among their wedding party before another life is lost.

This quirky book can be read as a standalone, but it will be enjoyed more if the series is read in order. There’s a lot of emphasis on the relationships between the characters, which sometimes overwhelm the mystery.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Having previously enjoyed one of Fiona Leitch’s Nosey Parker Mystery books, I was excited to dive into The Cornish Castle Murder and it did not disappoint.

This eighth instalment in the series is another fun, fast-paced, and thoroughly entertaining cosy crime read that fans will adore but it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story.

Jodie 'Nosey' Parker and her fiancé Nathan are finally about to tie the knot.

Friends and family have gathered at an exclusive country house hotel (dubbed the "castle") in Cornwall for what’s meant to be a joyful celebration. But, true to form, chaos isn’t far behind—especially when a dead body turns up in the hotel’s lake the morning after the stag and hen parties.

Despite having more than enough on her plate—what with organising a wedding and managing family dynamics—Jodie can’t resist getting drawn into the murder investigation.

The victim is one of the risqué waitresses hired for Nathan’s stag do, and suspicion soon starts swirling around her boyfriend and even some of the wedding guests.

Although both Jodie and Nathan have the skills to dig into the case, they’re officially sidelined. Nathan’s on leave, and the conflict of interest is clear. Enter

DI Diana Mackintosh from Exeter Police, an old colleague of Jodie’s from her days at the Met, who is now leading the case and would very much like Jodie to keep out of it. Naturally, Jodie ignores that advice.

Being right at the heart of the wedding party and on the scene means Jodie has the perfect vantage point to spot what others might miss—hotel layouts, CCTV blind spots, staff behaviour. Armed with her usual curiosity and knack for asking the right questions, she’s soon on the trail.

All the humour and charm that make this series such a treat are here. Jodie’s mum, Shirley, is in peak form—embarrassing as ever and now seemingly in cahoots with Nathan’s equally spirited mother. Jodie’s daughter, Daisy, provides the perfect counterbalance with her exasperated teenage eye-rolls at the grown-ups' antics.

Leitch weaves mystery and mischief together perfectly.

This is classic cosy crime at its best—engaging, light-hearted, and packed with entertaining twists and turns. It’s easy to race through the pages as Jodie stumbles from clue to clue, often in slightly ridiculous but always enjoyable circumstances.

If you’re a fan of amateur sleuths, charming small-town settings, and crime with a generous helping of humour, this is one series you should definitely be reading. A brilliant addition to the Nosey Parker Mysteries—roll on book nine.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fun and engaging read!
This mystery keeps you on edge, revealing just enough to keep you turning the pages. It’s Nathan and Jodie’s wedding at Kervoy Castle, and all their friends and family are gathered for a weekend full of celebration. Nathan is a cop, and Jodie is a former cop—so there's no shortage of strong-willed characters and sharp instincts!
The festivities kick off with a lively first day, including a hen party and a bachelor party. Things get wild when the girls crash the guys’ party and discover topless servers! The night unfolds with drama, laughter, and surprises… until everything comes to a screeching halt with a murder.
When suspicion falls on one of their close friends, the group comes together to uncover the truth. The story is fast-paced, edgy, and keeps you guessing until the very end.
If you love a good mystery, this one's for you. And if you've read it—let us know what you thought!

While this is the 8th book in the Nosey Parker mystery series, you can quite happily jump into The Cornish Castle Murder whether you have read any or not. Saying that, it probably adds to the charm if you're at least a little familiar with the main cast.

In this book, Jodie 'Nosey' Parker 9ex-police) and her fiance DCI Nathan Withers are due to be married in the castle of the title when -uh oh! - a dead body is found on the grounds...

Soon enough, Jodie and a large cast of entertaining characters are investigating, whether or not they should be. There's a lovely gentle and comforting humour throughout and while it's didn't quite reach 'stay up til midnight to finish' energy for me, it did maintain my interest. Would happily spend more time with Jodie and co in the future!

This was random and unique and I really enjoyed it. I loved the characters and I loved the setting. The storyline was pretty abstract, but I thought it was really fun for a murder mystery.

Jodie is really looking forward to her wedding, but when a body turns up in the ornamental pond things start to go wrong. Enter an old adversary to help solve the murder, and Jodie and Nathan must try to get to the bottom of the case first.

Former police officer Jodie "Nosey" Parker simply can't resist getting drawn into a murder investigation, even when it happens to be her wedding weekend. Now an unexpected turn of events turns the wedding weekend into an all-hands-on deck hunt for a killer.

This story has a great group of characters and a mystery that will keep you guessing. It is topped off with a sweet ending. The Nosey Parker Mystery series in one of my favorites and I look forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was okay. I felt it focused too much on the wedding itself rather than the crime. Now I don’t mind cosy crime books but I do feel like I would have enjoyed it more with more crime in it.

Packed with plenty of twists and turns, this was the cosy mystery I was looking for.

Despite being mostly unaquainted with these characters (I have only dipped into this series briefly), I was able to grasp their dynamics and catch up on what I had missed from previous stories.

The writing was fun and the plot was quick enough to keep my interest.

I can see why this is a much loved series - one that I will definitely be delving into again.

This is the 8th book in this hugely entertaining series of cozy crime duo Jodie “Nosey” Parker and her soon to be husband DCI Nathan Withers. This outing Jodie and Nathan have gathered all their friends and family for their wedding in a glorious Cornish castle hotel.

Almost from the outset the couple find that they are investigating a murder, as during the first evening someone is found dead in the grounds. The book is, as are the others in the series, full of great characters and a god plot that is easy to follow with red herrings along the way.

Highly recommend this book but with the caveat that the reader should start at book one to fully enjoy the characters and how they develop.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Harper Collins, One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC of this book. I didn’t realise when I requested this ARC, that’s it’s part of an ongoing series and not a standalone, so maybe someone who has read the other books in this series, and is aware of the characters, may have gotten more enjoyment out of it. For me, personally it was an ok read - I was expecting a cosy mystery/entertaining whodunnit, and I just found this book a bit lacking - most of it seems to centre around the wedding of the main character, and the numerous superfluous characters attending, and there’s a lot of exposition about that, and not so much about the crime itself and the subsequent investigation. I found myself a little bored of I’m honest, and really not caring about the plot or the characters, the story and writing felt like it was just going through the motions, and I didn’t particularly find it engaging, so I really struggled to push through, and having to force myself to read. Those who want a nice, easy read would probably really enjoy this, but I just found it very average sadly.

This is the first book I've read in this series, and I enjoyed it! I was able to jump right in and get a good feel for these characters without having to read the previous books. Its a fun, light hearted, cozy mystery that kept me guessing until the end. It was a quick read that I finished in about a day, and I look forward to reading the other books in this series

This book was wonderful. I enjoyed the premise and the mystery was unique enough that I didn't guess the ending. I will be looking for more from this author!

I read this ARC for an honest review
All opinions and thoughts are my own

This was a new author to me and I loved the cover and the blurb

I was looking for an easy and entertaining read and this was just the thing

I really enjoyed this and would absolutely read more by them

Highly recommend

"The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie 'Nosey' Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers. But their long-anticipated wedding doesn't quite go to plan...

As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond.

With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, it's up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again.

Could the murderer be on the guest list?"

Of course the murderer is on the guest list! Now which guest is it!?!

I loved the latest installment in one of my favorite mystery series. Poor Jodie and Nathan. They can’t even get married without a murder on the premises. Who idi it? Was it one of the wedding party? It’s not looking good for someone in the wedding. I enjoyed reading about this newest puzzle and checking in with Jodie and all her friends and family. I want to be Jocasta when I grow up!

Quirky and entertaining who dunnit.

Why murder a young girl, in the middle of the night and on a golf course? Who was she and why? interesting clues and good backstory. We finally get to attend Nath and Jodie's wedding. Beautiful venue, close friends, what could go wrong. Plenty.

Don't miss this next adventure as Jodie and Nathaniel plan to say I do.... Will they make it their nuptials - you need to read and find out.

This is the seventh in the series but is easily read as a stand alone cosy crime mystery. I love the way that the food is described in detail by Jodie as she is a caterer in her civilian life and there is even a recipe at the end. I’m a huge fan for maps or plans at the beginning of books and recipes at the end of them. It’s that attention to detail for the reader which I think is very giving from the author. I’ve never read any of the series before but I certainly will read the others . I found it tricky to get going so reading it in a day is for me the way forward, so I found reading in the sun on holiday was a perfect way to read this book. Pack it for yours if you get the chance

Jodie 'Nosey' Parker and her fiance Nathan are about to tie the knot. Family and friends are gathered at a country house hotel in preparation when a dead body is discovered. Despite having other things to worry about, Jodie can't avoid getting involved in the investigation.

The Cornish Castle Murder by Fiona Leitch is book 8 in the Nosey Parker Mystery series and is a great addition. Fans of the series will have grown to love the characters and seen the relationship between Jodie and Nathan develop. Finally, they are about to get married and have hired a "castle" for the big event, an exclusive country house hotel, for the wedding.

With friends arriving from other parts of the country, and abroad, the couple decide to hold their stag and hen do's at the hotel before the wedding. There's tension between Nathan's old colleagues from Liverpool and his current ones from Cornwall with things reaching a head when the hens invade the stag do and discover that risque waitresses have been hired.

The following morning the body of one of the waitresses is discovered in the lake on the hotel grounds. Suspicion for her murder falls firstly on her boyfriend and then on one of the wedding party. Although it would seem that Nathan, and Jodie, are ideally placed to investigate the murder they are sidelined. Not only is Nathan on leave, there is also a conflict of interest. DI Diana Mackintosh of Exeter Police, and an old colleague of Jodie's from when she worked in the Met, is tasked with the investigation.

Despite numerous warnings to leave the investigation alone, Jodie can't help but search for answers herself. Being at the scene seems to give Jodie the upper hand as she's able to scrutinise lots of different elements involved in the case such as CCTV and the hotel layout, and surreptitiously question staff.

All of the normal humorous elements are present in the book. Jodie's mother, Shirley, is as embarrassing as ever and seems to have found an ally in the form of Nathan's mother. There is much eye-rolling from Daisy, Jodie's daughter, at the escapades of all the adults.

This is one of those cosy crime books that has you rapidly turning the pages, wanting to see how everything pieces together after they stumble from one clue to the next, sometimes through ridiculous situations.