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daddysprincess's review against another edition
5.0
So far…this is my favorite in the series. I love the way the author keeps the reader guessing about the killer. I love not knowing til the last part and guessing throughout the book (I’m always wrong). Jethro is one of my favorite characters. This series is really good. I’m usually a bouncer, meaning I jump from series to series…but I find this series addictive. So I’m totally ready for the next one.
carlabear's review against another edition
5.0
Amanda Flower and her Amish candy shop cozy mystery series has become one of my favorites of all time. The setting and characters are just perfection. This particular book in the series is Christmas themed and it got me right in the spirit! I’ll definitely be keeping up with Bailey and this series!
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Premeditated Peppermint by Amanda Flower is the third tale in An Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. Bailey King is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas in Harvest, Ohio with her grandmother, Clara and cousin, Charlotte. They have been busy preparing a variety of peppermint candies for their Swissmen Sweets table at the Harvest Christmas Market. Then a grinch arrives in the form of Bailey’s ex-boyfriend and baker, Eric Sharp along with a camera crew. He wants to film the Christmas special of his show in Harvest with Bailey. Bailey agrees to meet the producer, Rocky Rivers the next morning to discuss the proposal. On her way to the meeting, Bailey notices a set of lights out on the gazebo. When she enters the gazebo, Bailey finds Rocky dead with the lights wrapped around her neck and Eric standing over her body. Deputy Aiden Brody quickly arrives on the scene and targets Eric as his prime suspect. Eric asks Bailey to prove his innocence before he ends up as head baker at the local prison. Linc Baggins (not a hobbit) arrives to take over production of the show and he has a surprising business proposition for Bailey. Then Juliet Brody approaches Bailey with a special request for her almost daughter-in-law (Aiden and Bailey have yet to have a first date). Juliet feels that Jethro has the face for television, and she wants Bailey’s help jumpstarting the pig’s career. Then Margot needs Bailey’s help with the live nativity. Bailey’s Christmas is quickly spiraling out of control.
Premeditated Peppermint is an entertaining cozy mystery as you can tell from my summary. You will be hooked from the very first page. While Premeditated Peppermint can be read alone, I suggest reading the series in order. It will provide you a better understanding of Bailey and how she came to live in Harvest. I thought Premeditated Peppermint was well-written with a good pace. It is just the right length at 306 pages. I had been reading a different book that was dragging along (I fell asleep), so I switched to Premeditated Peppermint and quickly devoured it. Harvest is a quaint small town that has a mixture of Amish and English citizens. There are charming shops and events that attract tourists such as the Harvest Christmas Market. Bailey is a smart and talented main character. I was happy to see Bailey’s best friend, Cass pop up in Harvest to help Bailey. Juliet Brody is quite a character. She goes around town with her pig, Jethro on a leash. I can see Jethro acting as the ring bearer if Aiden and Bailey ever marry (picture Jethro wearing a cute little tux). There are many laugh out loud moments in Premeditated Peppermint courtesy of Juliet, Jethro, Eric, Margot Rawlings, and the camel, Melchior. I enjoyed the descriptions of the delectable candies being prepared at Swissmen Sweets. The mystery was interesting with a handful of suspects and misdirection. The method of murder fit in with the book and the author provided good clues to aid the reader in solving the crime. There are recipes at the end of book and a preview of Toxic Toffee. My rating for Premeditated Peppermint is 4 out of 5 stars.
Premeditated Peppermint is an entertaining cozy mystery as you can tell from my summary. You will be hooked from the very first page. While Premeditated Peppermint can be read alone, I suggest reading the series in order. It will provide you a better understanding of Bailey and how she came to live in Harvest. I thought Premeditated Peppermint was well-written with a good pace. It is just the right length at 306 pages. I had been reading a different book that was dragging along (I fell asleep), so I switched to Premeditated Peppermint and quickly devoured it. Harvest is a quaint small town that has a mixture of Amish and English citizens. There are charming shops and events that attract tourists such as the Harvest Christmas Market. Bailey is a smart and talented main character. I was happy to see Bailey’s best friend, Cass pop up in Harvest to help Bailey. Juliet Brody is quite a character. She goes around town with her pig, Jethro on a leash. I can see Jethro acting as the ring bearer if Aiden and Bailey ever marry (picture Jethro wearing a cute little tux). There are many laugh out loud moments in Premeditated Peppermint courtesy of Juliet, Jethro, Eric, Margot Rawlings, and the camel, Melchior. I enjoyed the descriptions of the delectable candies being prepared at Swissmen Sweets. The mystery was interesting with a handful of suspects and misdirection. The method of murder fit in with the book and the author provided good clues to aid the reader in solving the crime. There are recipes at the end of book and a preview of Toxic Toffee. My rating for Premeditated Peppermint is 4 out of 5 stars.
mercyandgrace04's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
kristi518's review against another edition
4.0
The small town of Harvest, Ohio is about to get shaken up when Bailey King's ex-boyfriend, Eric Sharp, and his tv production crew arrive to film a Christmas special. Bailey's world will be topsy-turvy and peppermint may not even be able to fix things!
Murder, mayhem, and charm (yes, charm!) go hand in hand in Amanda Flower's latest installment in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. From beginning to end this book had my attention. I liked the quick pace of the book. There was always something happening and clues being revealed. With plenty of twists and turns, I was kept guessing until the very end as to who the murderer was. The author's sense of humor shines through in her characters thoughts and dialogue making this book fun to read. Even though I enjoyed the human characters my favorites were Jethro, the pot-bellied pig, and Melchior, a rather reluctant camel.
Fans of cozy mysteries will definitely want to add this book to their must-read lists. A quick, fun read this book will bring readers hours of enjoyment!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.
Murder, mayhem, and charm (yes, charm!) go hand in hand in Amanda Flower's latest installment in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. From beginning to end this book had my attention. I liked the quick pace of the book. There was always something happening and clues being revealed. With plenty of twists and turns, I was kept guessing until the very end as to who the murderer was. The author's sense of humor shines through in her characters thoughts and dialogue making this book fun to read. Even though I enjoyed the human characters my favorites were Jethro, the pot-bellied pig, and Melchior, a rather reluctant camel.
Fans of cozy mysteries will definitely want to add this book to their must-read lists. A quick, fun read this book will bring readers hours of enjoyment!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This series is just fun! I enjoy the Amish setting, the interactions between the town's "English" and Amish residents, the characters, and the recipes. The installments are clean, upbeat, and entertaining. Plausible? Not so much, but who cares? I enjoy the light, enjoyable reads. PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT is no exception. Although I did see the killer coming, I wasn't absolutely certain about his/her identity until the end of the book. It kept me guessing, even though other plot "surprises" weren't all that surprising.
kristirose's review against another edition
5.0
Christmas in Amish Country
Bailey King is looking forward to her first holiday season in Amish Country. But when her ex-boyfriend shows up in town to film his tv show, Bailey knows that there will be drama. However, she never anticipated discovering a dead body among the Christmas decorations. Who murdered the executive producer? Bailey sets out to discover the truth.
I love this series! I actually put a reminder on my calendar in order to get this book on release day. And, the book did not disappoint. The characters are realistic and loveable. I can't wait until the next installment in the series is released.
Bailey King is looking forward to her first holiday season in Amish Country. But when her ex-boyfriend shows up in town to film his tv show, Bailey knows that there will be drama. However, she never anticipated discovering a dead body among the Christmas decorations. Who murdered the executive producer? Bailey sets out to discover the truth.
I love this series! I actually put a reminder on my calendar in order to get this book on release day. And, the book did not disappoint. The characters are realistic and loveable. I can't wait until the next installment in the series is released.