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Wine and Punishment
By Sarah FoxPublisher Description
USA Today–Bestselling Author: At a bar for book lovers, trouble is on tap . . . “[A] brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.” —Kirkus Reviews
In the first in an engaging new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, the owner of a charming literary pub finds her fresh start on the rocks thanks to a case of murder.
Book lover Sadie Coleman knows that in life, as in fiction, the right setting can make a world of difference. The small town of Shady Creek, Vermont, seems like the perfect place to start over after losing her Boston job to a merger and her relationship to her ex’s gambling addiction. She’s bought and redecorated the old grist mill pub, transforming the Inkwell into a cozy spot where tourists and regulars alike can enjoy a pint or a literary-themed cocktail, or join one of several book clubs.
Little by little, Sadie is adjusting to the rhythms of her new home. Fall in Shady Creek is bookmarked by the much-anticipated Autumn Festival, complete with a pumpkin catapult competition and pie bake-off. Unfortunately, the season also brings an unwelcome visitor—Sadie’s ex, Eric, who’s angling for a second chance . . .
Before Sadie can tell Eric to leave, he’s found dead near the Inkwell. When the local antique shop catches fire on the same night, it’s clear the town is harboring at least one unsavory character. Now, with her Aunt Gilda, her friend Shontelle, and the pub’s patrons all in the mix, Sadie must uncover the truth . . . before a killer declares last call.
“Solidly crafted.” —Publishers Weekly
“There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you'll think you have the mystery figured out, bu
In the first in an engaging new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, the owner of a charming literary pub finds her fresh start on the rocks thanks to a case of murder.
Book lover Sadie Coleman knows that in life, as in fiction, the right setting can make a world of difference. The small town of Shady Creek, Vermont, seems like the perfect place to start over after losing her Boston job to a merger and her relationship to her ex’s gambling addiction. She’s bought and redecorated the old grist mill pub, transforming the Inkwell into a cozy spot where tourists and regulars alike can enjoy a pint or a literary-themed cocktail, or join one of several book clubs.
Little by little, Sadie is adjusting to the rhythms of her new home. Fall in Shady Creek is bookmarked by the much-anticipated Autumn Festival, complete with a pumpkin catapult competition and pie bake-off. Unfortunately, the season also brings an unwelcome visitor—Sadie’s ex, Eric, who’s angling for a second chance . . .
Before Sadie can tell Eric to leave, he’s found dead near the Inkwell. When the local antique shop catches fire on the same night, it’s clear the town is harboring at least one unsavory character. Now, with her Aunt Gilda, her friend Shontelle, and the pub’s patrons all in the mix, Sadie must uncover the truth . . . before a killer declares last call.
“Solidly crafted.” —Publishers Weekly
“There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you'll think you have the mystery figured out, bu
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Chevaun 📚☕️
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Likable charactersEasy to readFunny writingSuspensefulBeautiful settingRealistic settingFeel good
Charlotte Danielle
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“This is a well written cozy mystery; it was like I watched an episode of my favorite type of tv. We get to know Sadie Coleman who has bought a pub and is working to change her life. After getting out of a bad relationship, she moved to a small town but she never wanted her ex to turn up dead.
Sadie decides to figure out who murdered her ex who was just visiting the town, so she can clear her name and find justice for his family. Sadie is a likeable character, I enjoyed getting to know her and her new friends in town. Most cozy mysteries have a love interest but this one has a cold, rude brewery owner who does not like Sadie. However, after a misunderstanding is cleared up, he apologizes for being so rude and that made me like him.
If you like cozy mysteries you will enjoy this one!”Easy to readFast-pacedBeautiful settingRealistic setting
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“Audiobook. Meh. 2.5.”
About Sarah Fox
Sarah Fox is the author of the Literary Pub Mystery series, as well as the Music Lover's Mystery series and the USA Today bestselling Pancake House Mystery series. When not writing novels or working as a legal writer, she can often be found reading her way through a stack of books or spending time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel. Sarah lives in British Columbia and is a member of Crime Writers of Canada. Visit her online at AuthorSarahFox.com.
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