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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
I loved reading A Case for the Yarn Maker by Candace Havens book two in her Ainsley McGregor mystery series. Ainsley McGregor, a former, and now part-time, English professor, followed her dream and opened an artisan market in Sweet River, Texas. The market, “Bless Your Art”, would be a central location for local artists to sell their merchandise and teach classes, as well as hopefully bring tourists to the town. This space was filled to the rafters with colorful art, yarn, jewelry, pet treats, jellies, antiques and even a few medieval weapons; encouraging the merchants to become a quasi family of sorts. Inviting internationally known Yarn Goddess to sign her latest book and offer a workshop was a coup for Ainsley; as the town filled with visitors and fans. When the Yarn Goddess goes missing at the workshop venue, one of the merchants substitutes and satisfies the fans. After returning to her store, Ainsley’s Great Dane once again, finds a dead body; that of Yarn Goddess. When her merchant friend is accused of the murder, Ainsley knows she has to figure out the whys, hows, and who the real killer is. Her protective brother, the sheriff, didn’t want her help nor would his warning her to stop investigating. Then there’s the “Murder Board” that many of the vendors and town folk worked on, helping to figure out who the killer could be. If she didn’t find the killer soon she just might be the next victim; even if Jake her neighbor, brother’s best friend, and her crush was “baby sitting” her 24/7.
I genuinely enjoyed reading this funny, sweet and intriguing book and had trouble putting this book down. Ms Havens kept me on my toes guessing who the killer was, until I turned the last page. Her writing had me feeling as if I was there, watching the events unfold. I loved seeing Ainsley’s friendship with Jake progressing. I highly recommend A Case for the Yarn Maker to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I genuinely enjoyed reading this funny, sweet and intriguing book and had trouble putting this book down. Ms Havens kept me on my toes guessing who the killer was, until I turned the last page. Her writing had me feeling as if I was there, watching the events unfold. I loved seeing Ainsley’s friendship with Jake progressing. I highly recommend A Case for the Yarn Maker to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
A Case for the Yarn Maker is a really fun mystery. Of course poor George finds the body again, but he's such a sweetheart. I have to say the writing definitely improved from book one, and I enjoyed this more. A diva CEO, a lovable curmudgeon, and death all combine for an intriguing cozy mystery. Definitely recommend for cozy mystery lovers.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Finally a book that has a decent mystery, knitting and an unfulfilled romance. This is a book I was anxious to read as soon as I saw yarn maker in the title.
As a knitter and a spiner, I am always looking for books about my hobbies. And having fallen in love with George Clooney and Ainsley in the first book, I was happy to be able to read this book.
George Clooney is a rather interesting Great Dane. One of his special talents seems to be finding dead bodies. And this time, the body he finds is that of the Yarn Maker. And that is really the start of the story.
The Yarn Maker seems to be based slightly on the great knitting goddess Elizabeth Zimmerman and the great Yarn Harlot. But the Yarn Maker is not in their league. Why? Because they are/were real people and the Yarn Maker is not.
The storyline is great with familiar characters from the first book coming back. The main theme is that a special event is scheduled for Ainsley's store. The woman, the Yarn Maker, yes, that is her name, seems to be high maintenance but is there a reason for this? Something must be up when the Yarn Maker is found unexpectedly dead in Ainsley's store. And this leads us down the merry path to figuring out who was behind the sudden death of this mysterious woman.
My only dislike on this book is that it is book 2 and there is no indication if there will be another one in this series. I would love to know Jake and Ainsley actually manage to hook up and explore the obvious chemistry between the two of them. And I would love be able to enjoy more of George's antics.
I did receive a copy of this novel in advance from the publisher in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
As a knitter and a spiner, I am always looking for books about my hobbies. And having fallen in love with George Clooney and Ainsley in the first book, I was happy to be able to read this book.
George Clooney is a rather interesting Great Dane. One of his special talents seems to be finding dead bodies. And this time, the body he finds is that of the Yarn Maker. And that is really the start of the story.
The Yarn Maker seems to be based slightly on the great knitting goddess Elizabeth Zimmerman and the great Yarn Harlot. But the Yarn Maker is not in their league. Why? Because they are/were real people and the Yarn Maker is not.
The storyline is great with familiar characters from the first book coming back. The main theme is that a special event is scheduled for Ainsley's store. The woman, the Yarn Maker, yes, that is her name, seems to be high maintenance but is there a reason for this? Something must be up when the Yarn Maker is found unexpectedly dead in Ainsley's store. And this leads us down the merry path to figuring out who was behind the sudden death of this mysterious woman.
My only dislike on this book is that it is book 2 and there is no indication if there will be another one in this series. I would love to know Jake and Ainsley actually manage to hook up and explore the obvious chemistry between the two of them. And I would love be able to enjoy more of George's antics.
I did receive a copy of this novel in advance from the publisher in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
3.5 stars
I guessed this one really early but kept thinking surely I’m wrong—surely it’s not that obvious. I wasn’t and it was. But I still enjoy this series and will pick up the next one.
I guessed this one really early but kept thinking surely I’m wrong—surely it’s not that obvious. I wasn’t and it was. But I still enjoy this series and will pick up the next one.