Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek

A Harley Henrickson Mystery

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Pub Date 27 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 15 Jul 2021

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"Another twisty, entertaining entry in this cozy series featuring an appealing investigator." -Kirkus Reviews 

                                                    

It's Valentine's Day in Notchey Creek, Tennessee, and whiskey distiller Harley Henrickson is volunteering at the Reading is Love Festival. Books line the streets, snowflakes dapple the air, and paper hearts adorn storefront windows. Even Harley's pet pig, Matilda, feels festive, gracing the sidewalks in her Cupid costume. But no sooner have the festivities begun, when Harley finds the charred remains of a car and a body outside Briarwood Park. 

While Sheriff Jeff Turner is initially convinced the fire was an accident, Harley suspects something more sinister. When a much-disliked editor of the town's newspaper is murdered, and Harley's best friend, Tina Rizchek, is framed for the crime, Harley decides to investigate. A trail of poison-pen letters, car fires, lethal cupcakes, secret affairs, and blackmail leads Harley to the town's new bookstore and a handsome graduate student who has come to Notchey Creek under mysterious circumstances. 

In the meantime, Harley has her hands full in other areas: She's pet sitting Beau Arson's rescue dog, Ozzy, while Beau is in L.A.. Aunt Wilma and Opha Mae are determined to get her a date for Valentine's Day. Uncle Tater and Floyd have entered the bachelor auction. Jed is in an especially foul mood. Grandma Ziegler and Petie are philosophising about the finer points of Pride and Prejudice. And Harley feels the pull of her heartstrings when she learns Eric Winston is single again. 

Includes recipes.

"Another twisty, entertaining entry in this cozy series featuring an appealing investigator." -Kirkus Reviews 

                                                    

It's Valentine's Day in Notchey...


Advance Praise

In crisp, engaging prose, Harley’s methodical clue gathering finds the hero investigating her town’s love triangles and a blackmailing scheme, while Andrews keeps the pages turning with twisty plotting, clever red herrings, and local color as distinct as the recipes for whiskey cocktails that close out the book.

--BookLife by Publishers Weekly (EDITOR'S PICK) 


In her latest series entry, Andrews again does a fine job of keeping the mystery’s solution in suspense until the end while offering a charmingly folksy setting and eccentric characters. The more colorful aspects of Harley’s life (like her fashionista pet pig) are given depth by her intelligent, determined sleuthing as well as romantic yearnings complicated by self-doubts from a painful childhood.

Another twisty, entertaining entry in this cozy series featuring an appealing investigator. -KIRKUS REVIEWS


In crisp, engaging prose, Harley’s methodical clue gathering finds the hero investigating her town’s love triangles and a blackmailing scheme, while Andrews keeps the pages turning with twisty...


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On a snowy February morning, book lover, whiskey distiller, and aspiring writer Harley Henrickson finds the remains of a charred car and a body outside the city park. While the fire appears to have been accident, Harley believes something more sinister is afoot. Her suspicions are further realized when she and her best friend, Tina Rizchek, are catering the Reading is Love opening reception that night, and one of Tina's famous burnt almond cupcakes turns lethal for an unfortunate attendee. The victim, a much-disliked editor of the town's paper, had just published a scathing review of Tina's bakeshop, leading the police to suspect Tina of the woman's murder. In the ensuing pages--and as bodies start to accumulate--amateur sleuth Harley works to clear her best friend's name and bring justice back to Notchey Creek.

I truly enjoyed this cozy mystery, which kept me engaged and guessing until the very end. Liz S. Andrews's original voice and intriguing writing style kept this reader on her toes. Skilled use of imagery created vivid scenes, placing the reader inside the story. Expert characterization brought the players to life in a realistic way. The mystery was well-constructed, and the more serious scenes tempered by Harley's quirky friends and family. You really do feel like you are inside the story, experiencing things as Harley experiences them. Apparently, this is the third book in the series, and I now look forward to going back and reading the first two books.

Highly recommended.

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Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of LOVING AND DYING IN NOTCHEY CREEK (Book 3 of the Harley Henrickson Mysteries) by Liz S. Andrews in exchange for an honest review. Harley Henrickson is a whiskey distiller in Notchey Creek, Tennessee. Harley plans on spending the upcoming Valentine’s Day festivities volunteering at different events. Harley, who dresses plainly and who tends to embarrass herself in social situations, has zero expectations of romance. However, this Valentine’s season is going to be a little different; it starts out with Harley finding a charred corpse in a burned-out Bentley. That suspicious death is followed by more murders, and the local sheriff seems determined to pin at least one of the slayings on Harley’s best friend Tina; he’s, at least, trying to ruin her business. Things are crazy, so why not add a date with her unrequited love into the mix?

I enjoyed this book. It was my introduction into the series, but I had no problem keeping people straight or in following the storyline. After finishing this novel, I bought the first tale in the series. I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, small towns, small businesses, grown-up mean girls, and quirky pets.

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This was a fun cozy mystery with quirky characters and an ending that surprised me. Well written. Look forward to reading more in this series

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The 3rd book in the series but the first one I’ve read. Harley is an odd one, who dresses odd, talks odd, has trouble socializing, but sees clues around her. A great cozy mystery that was hard to put down. That plus her 300 pound pet pig who she dresses up, and the friend’s dog, who is in a doggie wheelchair. When murder keeps happening, lots of red herrings, and all leading up to Valentine’s Day, this is one I highly recommend. Funny, bittersweet and at times touching. Good story and series.

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Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek by Liz S. Andrews is book three in the Harley Henrickson Cozy Mystery series. This is the first in the series I have read but, it will not be the last. From the cover to the last page, I loved this book!
This easy to read Cozy has it all, relatable characters, some quirky. a great setting, lovable pets, family and friiends, hints of romance, and laugh out loud humor. The plot twists flow through out this well written story with a jaw dropping end.. There are recipes included..
When Harley's BF, Tina is a suspect in a murder, she jumps into the investigation. Then when another murder occurs, it's obvious Tina is being framed. Harley is bent on finding the guilty party even if she could be next.
I was given an ARC by Little Forest Press via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Laughing and crying in Notchey Creek. This was my first visit to Notchey Creek. I am eager to read the prior two books and the next one. interesting characters and fun pets.

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I love a really good, cozy mystery! This was definitely a nice read. There were quite a few characters that made up the bulk of the story line and I didn't know whodunit until it was revealed. Enjoyed!

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This is the third book in a series by Liz S. Andrews featuring book lover and whiskey distiller, Harley Henrickson. In this instalment which is my first, Harley has volunteered to help out at the 'Reading is Love' festival for Valentine's day. Everything is ready for the event; the shopfront windows are adorned with paper hearts and the cupcakes are baked. Then Harley finds a burnt-out Bentley containing a charred corpse...

A charming, well constructed cozy packed with quirky characters and red herrings aplenty that kept me guessing. As well as the helpful though awkward Harley, I adored Grandma Ziegler and Petie, the parrot. For a highly amusing and wild time, grab your copy of Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek!

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Little Forest Press via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

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I'm loving this series and was happy to travel again to Notchey Creek and catch up with the quirky characters.
It's engrossing and entertaining, the solid mystery kept me guessing and had a lot of fun reading it.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek by Liz S Andrews is a great cozy mystery. This is the third book in A Harley-Henrickson Mystery Series and it was such a fun read.

This story is about Harley on Valentine's Day volunteering at the Reading is Love Festival when she stumbles upon a charred body. outside Briarwood Park.

There is enough twists and turns to keep you wanting more. The characters are well-crafted and the storyline is easy to follow. Unexpected ending and those are my favorite.

Can't wait until the next book!

Includes recipes.

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