Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another fantastic book in this series that makes me want to immediately visit an orchard and sip hot apple cider (and it's about 100 degrees outside right now). This summer girl was yearning for fall during the entire book, thanks to the author's wonderfully crafted fall festival atmosphere. I love how everyone in this book and series has a passion. Winnie is passionate about her orchard, but also the local history and helping others. Dot is passionate about animals, her granny is passionate about feeding people. We get to meet Colton's family which is not only really fun, but provides a bridge for us to connect with Winnie and her memories of growing up with her grandparents and also how much she longs for more family connections - maybe why she is always so set on helping people, but also getting down to the bottom of mysteries, since her own family has become a distant mystery. I really enjoy the dynamic between Winnie and Colton; though I am super impatient I do appreciate that they aren't having an instant love connection and are trying to be careful with their feelings. The mystery is also a stunner, I was shocked and a bit horrified at the end. There was so much going on that I was on the edge of my seat for Winnie by the end. Such a fun book and I cannot wait to read more!
The Cider Shop Rules was another fun read that is nice for the fall time.
This one starts off right with Mr.Potter being found dead in the back of Winnie's truck under a tarp. So obviously because of that Winnie will be doing her own investigating along with the Sheriff doing his own as well. And we all know how Winnie's investigations end up going, and this time the situations that she got into seemed a little bit more dangerous than they had in previous books.
With the Sheriff having someone in his past also trying to hurt them alongside them trying to figure out what happened to Mr. Potter this book took a lot of twists and turns, some you can see coming and other ones were a surprise. We also got to see the Sheriff's family and learn a little bit about him which was interesting because he is always such a mystery because he provides next to no information about himself.
Overall I am still liking and enjoying this series. Winnie in this one we see being almost done getting her business degree, and we get to see her business expanding! Alongside that, we also got to see Winnie and Dot and their investigating adventures and Hank was even involved in some of the investigations by helping Winnie with things. The Sheriff's family was very entertaining, especially the brother who was helping both the Sheriff and Winnie with things alongside being in town for the re-enactment. Was not expecting this book to end the way it did, but it made me like it even more. I like when I can't always figure it out and for it to be a nice mystery with good side stories as well.
It does appear that we will be getting a fourth book because the ending of this one set us up with a new mystery person to figure out who they actually are. I Can't believe we have to wait a whole year for it!
This one starts off right with Mr.Potter being found dead in the back of Winnie's truck under a tarp. So obviously because of that Winnie will be doing her own investigating along with the Sheriff doing his own as well. And we all know how Winnie's investigations end up going, and this time the situations that she got into seemed a little bit more dangerous than they had in previous books.
With the Sheriff having someone in his past also trying to hurt them alongside them trying to figure out what happened to Mr. Potter this book took a lot of twists and turns, some you can see coming and other ones were a surprise. We also got to see the Sheriff's family and learn a little bit about him which was interesting because he is always such a mystery because he provides next to no information about himself.
Overall I am still liking and enjoying this series. Winnie in this one we see being almost done getting her business degree, and we get to see her business expanding! Alongside that, we also got to see Winnie and Dot and their investigating adventures and Hank was even involved in some of the investigations by helping Winnie with things. The Sheriff's family was very entertaining, especially the brother who was helping both the Sheriff and Winnie with things alongside being in town for the re-enactment. Was not expecting this book to end the way it did, but it made me like it even more. I like when I can't always figure it out and for it to be a nice mystery with good side stories as well.
It does appear that we will be getting a fourth book because the ending of this one set us up with a new mystery person to figure out who they actually are. I Can't believe we have to wait a whole year for it!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall I really enjoy the series. Once again Winnie discovers a body and sets out to solve the murder and drives the local sheriff nuts. She finds herself in danger again and he comes to her rescue. In this book we meet more of Sheriff Colton's family and their relationship is finally moving slowly for word. I really enjoy the Apple Orchard and the small town West Virginia setting. The characters are a lot of fun and there are also new animals to join the group. In this one the mystery was easy to solve. The book is still a lot of fun and will make a enjoyable fall read.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Watch the livestream discussion
https://youtu.be/y-AKLdnR37Y
https://youtu.be/y-AKLdnR37Y
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Dollycas’s Thoughts
There are some great things happening in Blossom Valley. The Potter’s Pumpkin Farm is having a fall festival as is Smthye’s Orchard. There is a civil war reenactment that brings some wonderful guests to Blossom Valley and Winnie’s new cider shop has become a location to visit for cider and baked treats. It’s too bad one venue has to close when the owner is killed and his body is stashed under a tarp in the bed of Winnie’s beloved pickup truck. Sheriff Colton Wise is not happy when many Blossom Valley residents assume Winnie will pare down the suspects and serve up the killer. Sadly the killer knows that too and they are not the only one looking to harm Winnie and Colton.
Take a deep breath of the wonderful autumn air and look around to see all of the beautiful fall foliage. Amble over for a glass of Winnie’s delicious cider and sit back and relax.
Unless your want to trail along with Winnie as she pulls out the stops to catch Mr. Potter’s killer and help her to avoid a criminal from Sheriff Colton’s past. Winnie has her hands full this time trying to take care of everything that has been tossed on her plate.
I love this series. Winnie is a wonderful leading character. Her heart is always in the right place but she sometimes treads into situations she should have avoided. Thankfully Colton Wise is wise to Winnie’s ambitions and does his best to keep her safe. This time his brother Blake is in town to help him. But Blake is a notorious flirt and Winnie gets a little rattled with two Wise men in her life. The handsome brothers are also joined by their parents which adds some really nice things to the story. Best friend Dot is around to play Watson to Winnie’s Sherlock and Winnie’s grandmother is nearby with words of advice. Granny’s group of friends are great sources for local gossip. Ms. Lindsey has created such a wonderful group of truly genuine characters. They kept me engaged from the first page to the last.
Ms. Lindsey has wrapped these wonderful characters into an exciting mystery. Who killed Mr. Potter? Is there a fugitive lurking nearby? Twists, turns, flips, and a trip through the corn maze kept my eyes glued to my Kindle. I would have read the entire book in one sitting if my brain would not have demanded sleep. The author has done an excellent job dropping clues throughout the story but you could have knocked me over with a feather when the killer was disclosed during a thrilling reveal.
The Cider Shop Rules
This story reads well all on its own but for maximum enjoyment, I recommend ready the series from the start.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No