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A review by sjholmes
Grand Openings Can Be Murder by Amber Royer
4.0
Chocolate makes everything better, right? I certainly believe so, and the delightful descriptions of the flavors and scents of chocolate making make this cozy an unforgettable read. Felicity Koerber new story is the fulfillment of a dream she and her husband shared--except that her husband passed away unexpectedly and suddenly a year ago, leaving her an all-too young widow. But right in the middle of the grand opening for her business, Felicity's young assistance very literally drops dead. Cue in the detective for her suspicious death as Felicity's own high school boyfriend whom she had not spoken with since their very public break-up. Felicity quickly seems to be not only a suspect, but the owner of a maligned business rapidly losing what contracts she had already gained.
Felicity hits the bottom when she is shot at by an intruder in her own home demanding she return--what? Scared but still wanting to pursue her own investigation, Felicity goes straight to Logan to help her as her bodyguard. Together, the two pursue uncovering the truth of what happened.
Some elements of the plot seem to detract or slow down the storyline. Parts of the storyline seem far-fetched, even for a a genre that often has touches of whimsy. I would have preferred fewer characters and stronger characterization, especially for the first of a series. Still, Felicity is likable and her pursuit of a new career as a chocolatier is something many of us wish for ourselves. I can definitely look forward to reading the next book.
Felicity hits the bottom when she is shot at by an intruder in her own home demanding she return--what? Scared but still wanting to pursue her own investigation, Felicity goes straight to Logan to help her as her bodyguard. Together, the two pursue uncovering the truth of what happened.
Some elements of the plot seem to detract or slow down the storyline. Parts of the storyline seem far-fetched, even for a a genre that often has touches of whimsy. I would have preferred fewer characters and stronger characterization, especially for the first of a series. Still, Felicity is likable and her pursuit of a new career as a chocolatier is something many of us wish for ourselves. I can definitely look forward to reading the next book.