The 4th in a series of stories that find adult sisters Izzy and Chloe solving crimes - this time aided by Chloe's detective boyfriend Hunter. There are references to this not being their first crime scene, or first murder, and relating to the sudden loss of a friend which must have been the plots of the previous 3 books in the collection. That's a bit annoying but expected. In fact, I wondered if that's why the book felt distant, because the author assumes that we've read the other books and already know things. Like why is 28yr old Chloe living at home with mom and dad and sister Izzie? There are throw away lines mentioning Manhattan and Paris which again, may have been detailed in books 1-3 but would have been nice to know more about.

The sisters own a business but routinely close up shop to follow some lead involving a friend of Izzy's and the greater Art world. Izzy has a beau named Brody but neither relationship felt real. The sisters are a unit of 2 and that's it. Mom and Dad chime in on occasion to chirp about safety or to provide coincidental connections to the investigation. Other than mother and daughters all having green eyes, and Izzy and mom being 'willowy', I had no sense of what they looked like until the costume ball at the end of the book. Again probably info that was given in the earlier books.

Overall, it was sweet, unrealistic, and weirdly removed. I didn't feel involved, as much as being told a story 2nd or 3rd hand.

A Tint of Murder is the fourth of the Paint by Murder Mystery series. Chloe and Izzie are sisters who own a shop where they host painting parties or classes with a theme project to generate interest in art. They are both artists, daughters of artists, but seem to get caught up in murder investigations. Told from Chloe's POV, we see how the two can get tangled up in other people's troubles. Izzie's friend, Martin, is accused of a murder and the two set out to find out the true killer but there are lots of suspects and angles to look at as there are multiple crimes committed that are tied to the case. This made for an interesting mystery to unravel with recurring likable characters and Chloe's cute little pup, Max.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Bailee Abbott for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for A Tint of Murder coming out April 29, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I was intrigued by the cozy storyline. I thought the characters were really interesting. I loved cozy books! I would definitely check out more books in this series and other books by the author.

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

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This was a fun little cozy mystery. I enjoy the small town setting, and that the suspects in this book were close to our main characters. It added a sense of urgency and drama for our characters as they tried to find out who the culprit of the novel was. The relationship with the sisters (main characters) was a nice added part to the book. I think the author really immersed me in the art world, as well. Overall, a fun and enjoyable time, but nothing too bold or new to the genre.

When Chloe and Izzy silent partner is suspected of murder, and he has handed them a potentially stolen work of art, the girls have their hands full. While the girls do not suspect their partner of being a murderer, someone is working hard to make sure it certainly looks like he did it. Can I solve the mystery before their partner takes the fall for a crime he didn’t commit or before the murderer remove them from the sleuthing landscape once and for all.

This is a really enjoyable, cozy mystery series set in upstate New York. The sisters are completely relatable, the mysteries are well fought out and constructed with red herrings and twist and turns that are gonna keep you until the at. If you’re looking for a new series, this is a good one to start with. Each one reads fine as a standalone so don’t worry about going back to the first one. Read this one and you’ll wanna read the others later.

"A Tint of Murder (A Paint By Murder Mystery #4)" by Bailee Abbott is set around Halloween and more focused on art theft/forgery than the murder. Murders? For sure one murder, the other isn't totally cleared up at the end of the book. The sisters get pulled into this mystery by their silent partner sending them a mysterious painting. I immediately was questioning the partner's request for them to transport it for him. Seriously, everything he's asked Izzie to do was a bit sketchy really. However, I was more focused on the guy who ends up being the possible buyer than the person who ended up being the culprit.

#ATintofMurder #NetGalley is a delightful addition to this cozy mystery series featuring sisters Chloe and Izzie.
In #ATintofMurder, the sisters find themselves mixed up in a possible art theft ring, that has already taken the lives of two people.
Izzie is ready to jump in to investigate, since her close friend is a possible suspect. Chloe is more clear headed and wants to help, but she doesn't want to risk either of their lives while investigating.
The sisters work well together, speaking to the victim's family, as well as others that knew them.
Once the pieces start coming together, it doesn't take long for Chloe & Izzie to get the answers they are looking for.
This is a fun series, all the characters are easy to like, and the story is well written.
I'm happy to recommend this book and series to other readers.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Tint of Murder by Bailee Abbott is an enjoyable cozy mystery. The story combines a murder investigation with an art-themed setting, which adds an interesting touch and as an artist it made the story even more enjoyable to me. The main character is determined and easy to follow as she works to uncover the truth.
The plot of this book moves at a good pace, and the small-town setting gives it a very cozy feel. It’s a fun and light read, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. I read it all in one day. I’ll definitely read more from this author in the future.