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trixie_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this about as much as the first in the series, though the ex-boyfriend part of the plot was kind of pointless. I could use a bit less emphasis on her "thickening waistline" too -- who cares? It has no bearing on the story.
shammons's review against another edition
4.0
I had read the first in this series (gotten it for free on my Kindle) and saw this second one in the series on sale for 1.99 or 2.99, so I grabbed it while it was discounted. I really love cozy mysteries and like the setting for this one, an inn on an island off the coast of Maine. This one wasn't quite as good as the first, but still enjoyable. Lots of murders going on, on this tiny island, and just our fair innkeeper Natalie to solve them! Yummy looking recipes included at the end, from food she makes for the bed and breakfast :)
abwright's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, and I will continue to read this series because I find them enjoyable. The only reason I am giving it a 4 stars rather than 5 stars is that it seems like there were some time sequence errors. For example, her ex-fiance thanked her for dinner the night before, but she actually ate dinner with him two nights ago, and in another instance, she made plans to meet a person for the next morning, but she never did until a few days later as an impromptu visit. I think the editor and author just failed to catch some inconsistencies. This just minorly distracted me, but overall, still a great read.
morticia32's review against another edition
One star is too many, really. This book is going to end up on my unfinished list, because I can't stand it.
I got a total feeling of deja vu when I started reading this book. Oh, hey, someone is trying to develop the island, again. The first book, I let some stuff slide, 'cause, 1st book and all.
This one? By the time I was a few pages in I was annoyed with all the main characters. Natalie is coming off as an idiot. Training a rival B&B keeper, it doesn't take half a brain to see that Candy is planning on using the knowledge against Natalie, and the sink overflowing as an accident? Umm, no. She stuffed a washcloth in the overflow drain, for crying out loud!
Charlene and Natalie sound like they're in high school, "If I didn't know better, I'd say you were jealous." Gag. Yep, just like high school besties, when a boy is involved.
Heck, the guys are acting like they're in HS too. John, with his, "Not until he's gone," comment about not coming over for dinner until the former fiance is gone. So you're just going to leave the woman you supposedly care for to the ex instead of fighting for her? John should be over at the inn as often as he can.
Oh yeah, the former fiance. Honey, kick his arse down the road where he belongs, once a cheater always a cheater.
Ugh. I'm done with the Gray Whale Inn.
I got a total feeling of deja vu when I started reading this book. Oh, hey, someone is trying to develop the island, again. The first book, I let some stuff slide, 'cause, 1st book and all.
This one? By the time I was a few pages in I was annoyed with all the main characters. Natalie is coming off as an idiot. Training a rival B&B keeper, it doesn't take half a brain to see that Candy is planning on using the knowledge against Natalie, and the sink overflowing as an accident? Umm, no. She stuffed a washcloth in the overflow drain, for crying out loud!
Charlene and Natalie sound like they're in high school, "If I didn't know better, I'd say you were jealous." Gag. Yep, just like high school besties, when a boy is involved.
Heck, the guys are acting like they're in HS too. John, with his, "Not until he's gone," comment about not coming over for dinner until the former fiance is gone. So you're just going to leave the woman you supposedly care for to the ex instead of fighting for her? John should be over at the inn as often as he can.
Oh yeah, the former fiance. Honey, kick his arse down the road where he belongs, once a cheater always a cheater.
Ugh. I'm done with the Gray Whale Inn.
jesabesblog's review against another edition
3.0
Cozy, fluffy murder mystery. Quick read. I agree with others who have said reading this right after the first Gray Whale Inn mystery was kind of a letdown. It isn't as good as the first book - probably because it was way too similar. The addition of the ex-fiancee was the only really interesting part to me. Otherwise it felt like the same plot recycled. I'm still going to read the other books in the series, though.
mcampbel's review against another edition
3.0
The cooking in this book sounds just absolutely yummy. While not the absolute best mystery this series is a fun light read while at the beach!
Really have to try those Cherry brownies!!
Really have to try those Cherry brownies!!
hezann73's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't care for the whole "ex-fiance" story line, or the addition of a ghost story, but the murder mystery was done well enough that I'll be picking up the next book!
katherineep's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting setting but the characters kind of bogged this one down for me.
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2013/10/dead-and-berried-by-karen-macinerney.html
Full review: http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com/2013/10/dead-and-berried-by-karen-macinerney.html