The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair - A Guest Post, Review, & Giveaway

I'm pleased to welcome Theo Sharp to Cozy Up With Kathy today. You can find Theo on the pages of the Detection Club Mystery series by Kelly Oliver. THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR is the fourth book in the series and was released last month.

A Philosopher's Guide to Murder in Scotland 
By Theo Sharp

There are many reasons to visit Scotland.

The scenery, for one. The Highlands possess a rugged grandeur that makes one feel simultaneously insignificant and strangely alive. There are mountains wrapped in mist, lochs dark enough to conceal ancient legends, and enough dramatic weather to inspire generations of poets.

Murder, however, is not generally listed among the chief attractions.

Yet that is precisely what Eliza Baker and I encountered in THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR.

The adventure began with what should have been a happy occasion. A wedding. Granted, not just any wedding. The wedding in question involved our friend Agatha Christie and archaeologist Max Mallowan, whose courtship was already the subject of considerable interest among their friends.

The trouble with weddings, however, is that they tend to gather people together. And whenever people gather together, they bring with them all the usual complications: old grudges, family disputes, hidden ambitions, jealousy, greed, and occasionally murder. For myself, I take a philosophical approach to these matters, which annoys my friend Eliza to no end.

A philosopher and a detective view human nature from opposite directions. A philosopher begins with grand theories about humanity and attempts to explain individual behavior. A detective begins with individual behavior and discovers how little grand theories matter when someone is lying about where they were at half past nine. Eliza naturally favors the latter approach.

If you’ve met Eliza Baker, this won’t surprise you. She trusts evidence. Footprints. Fibers. Bloodstains. Witness statements. She’s remarkably unimpressed by speculation. I, on the other hand, enjoy speculation far more than is probably healthy. By some messy miracle, this creates a productive partnership.

When I begin discussing motive, morality, and the human condition, Eliza reminds me to examine the mud on a suspect's boots. When Eliza becomes buried beneath facts and details, I occasionally help identify the larger pattern. At least that is my version of events. Eliza might describe matters differently.

The Scottish case proved particularly memorable because it unfolded in one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. There is something deeply romantic about the Isle of Skye. The landscape seems untouched by time. Ancient hills rise above lonely glens. Stone churches stand watch over villages that have existed for centuries. And the coastline has a life of its own.

Such beauty, however, can be deceptive. Indeed, one lesson I’ve learned through repeated exposure to murder investigations is that beautiful places are often excellent locations for terrible crimes. People assume evil prefers dark alleys and foggy streets. In my experience, it is equally comfortable in country houses with spectacular views. Perhaps more so.

The murder at the center of this mystery forced us to confront a question that appears often in our investigations. How well do we truly know the people around us? Every suspect possessed secrets. Every witness withheld something. Even those acting from the best intentions found themselves entangled in deception.

As a philosopher, I find this endlessly fascinating. Human beings are astonishingly skilled at constructing stories about themselves. We explain our actions. We justify our decisions. We convince ourselves we are the heroes of our own narratives. Indeed, we live by stories.

Then a murder occurs and all those carefully crafted stories begin to crack. The truth emerges through the fractures. That process is what makes detective fiction so satisfying. A mystery begins with confusion. Facts appear disconnected. Motives seem contradictory. Nothing makes sense. Gradually, order emerges from chaos. The pieces align. The truth reveals itself. And justice is restored.

As someone who spends a great deal of time thinking about meaning, I find comfort in that structure. The real world rarely offers such tidy conclusions. Life leaves many questions unanswered. Murder mysteries, by contrast, insist that truth and justice matter and that persistence rewards with one if not both. That’s a most reassuring notion.

Of course, readers may wonder whether I enjoy these investigations. The answer is complicated. I enjoy solving puzzles. I enjoy traveling. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with Eliza. I do not, however, enjoy being threatened, chased, attacked, or nearly killed. Unfortunately, the latter activities seem to accompany the former with alarming regularity.

Still, I wouldn’t trade my adventures with beloved Eliza for anything.

The Scottish case remains one of my favorites because it contains everything I love about our adventures. A missing Lord, a baffling mystery, an unforgettable setting, a cast of suspicious characters, and enough twists to keep even the most observant reader guessing.

It also contains a wedding, which is generally preferable to a funeral. Though, given our track record, I suppose it’s something of a miracle we managed to attend one without discovering another body.

Then again, perhaps I shouldn’t tempt fate. After all, wherever Agatha Christie and Eliza Baker go, murder has an uncanny habit of following close behind. And wherever murder appears, I seem destined to follow.

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THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR by Kelly Oliver

The Fourth Detection Club Mystery

 

Some proprieties are necessary - the reading of the banns in preparation of marriage, for example. There's no mandate on where the banns need to be read, however, so in order to avoid nosey reporters Agatha Christie decided to have her banns read for three weeks on the remote Isle of Skye. Braving turbulent seas Eliza Baker and Theo Sharp join Agatha and Dorothy Parker, along with Agatha's young daughter and secretary. What they didn't realize was that the wedding party was sharing the lodge with a hunting party led by the obnoxious Lord Blackwood. When he didn't return from the days hunt with his companions, none of his party seem concerned, least of all, his wife. But Eliza's brain is turning - nearly everyone in the hunting party had reason to want the man dead. In addition, the Reverend and people from the lodge are acting strangely. Did someone murder Lord Blackwood? With Theo by her side Eliza will sift through clues and motives, but is she ready to face the truth the island is so desperately trying to hide?

 

A mystery set on a desolate island with stormy weather? Yes, please! What a perfect location for a murder...if there is a murder. At least it's a perfect locale for a missing lord. In addition to having a great setting, I loved the added air of spooky mystery with the possibility of curses, spectral shadows, and the pronouncement of birds.

 

In this fourth outing of the  Detection Club Theo Sharp spends most of the time rhapsodizing, primarily over Eliza, but also about his upbringing, parents, and the Isle of Skye itself. Indeed, the book would be a lot shorter if he kept his philosophical ramblings to himself. While Theo is waxing poetic, it's Eliza who looks to the certainty of clues and motives, with the help of her beagle, Queenie. These opposites support each other in more ways than one.

 

THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR has plenty of adventure and drama with midnight ramblings and Lord Blackwood's mysterious hunt for "the boy", and more than one disappearance. The book also highlights class differences, the entitlement of the rich, and family.

 

THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR is an atmospheric historical mystery that brings shivers and shockwaves, and ultimately, a wedding.

 

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The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club) by Kelly Oliver

About The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair

The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club)
Historical Cozy Mystery 4th in Series
Setting- Scotland
Publisher: ‎ Boldwood Books Ltd
Publication Date: ‎ June 24, 2026
Hardcover Print Length: ‎ 242 pages
Paperback Print Length: ‎ 296 pages
Digital Print Length: ‎ 290 pages

Scotland, 1930: Agatha Christie is getting married. She invites fellow members of the Detection Club to the windswept Isle of Skye for a quiet break while the banns are read. But tranquility proves elusive when the formidable Lord Blackwood, leader of a hunting party sharing their lodge, vanishes from the moors.

Sharp-eyed assistant to the Detection Club secretary, Eliza Baker, suspects foul play as the strange occurrences pile up: a mysterious grave in the churchyard, a missing rifle, and late-night excursions across the rugged island. There may be no body—yet—but someone at Dunmara Lodge is hiding a deadly secret.

As a storm cuts them off from the mainland, Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate lies, half-truths, and a treacherous landscape... but can they uncover the killer in the stalking grounds… or will the moors keep their secrets forever?

Head to the remote Isle of Skye in this delightful and gripping golden-age mystery series, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright and T. E. Kinsey.

About Kelly Oliver

 

Kelly Oliver is the Agatha award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries. The Fiona Figg Mysteries have been on the most anticipated list of Mystery Magazine and won the Mystery and Mayhem Award and the Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Mystery. And The Case of the Christie Conspiracy, Detection Club Mystery book one, is currently nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery. Kelly is Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to www.kellyoliverbooks.com.  

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Dashing Through the Show - A Review, Excerpt, & Giveaway

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DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW by Cindy Goyette
The Second Wiggle Butt Manor Mystery 

 

Charlie Calderbank has taken the plunge, leaving New Jersey for good and moving to the Pacific Northwest. With her dreams of being a police officer dashed because of her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis Charlie plans to help her aunt run Wiggle Butt Manor, a dog hotel. The possibility of romance with Nick doesn't hurt either. Her arrival coincides with her aunt's first venture into dog agility featuring the champion Bentley. Unfortunately, Bentley comes with his owner, the obnoxiously rude Miles Collins. The man's behavior is so repulsive that he's kicked off the property. The next day the murdered body of Miles is found and all signs are pointing to Charlie as the killer. Who would want to frame Charlie? And why? Charlie will have to prove her innocence and find the real murderer while fighting a dog custody battle, a visit from her mom, and worsening symptoms. So much for a merry Christmas.

 

I was stressed reading the second Wiggle Butt Manor Mystery! There was so much tension as absolutely everything that could go wrong from Charlie was happening. Even worse that being framed for murder, and thus preempting her romance with the local cop, was the possibility of losing Maya, the troublemaking dog she's grown to love.

 

While I was understandably stressed, I was also loving the story as I quickly turned the pages. DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW is smartly written and deals with societal issues while providing a well constructed mystery. The characters are great, including a few despicable ones. And of course the dogs steal the show...especially Maya. Funny moments, a touch of romance, and the drama of family are captured alongside the thrilling and desperate acts in this mystery.

 

Tension, excitement, and gritty realism permeate DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW creating a captivating mystery that will have you enthralled. 

 

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DASHING THROUGH THE SHOW

by Cindy Goyette

July 6 - 31, 2026 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

A WIGGLE BUTT MANOR MYSTERY

 

Murder is under the mistletoe in the peaceful island community of Orca Cove. Holiday plans are put on hold to give attention to the grand opening of the Wiggle Butt Manor Agility Course. Special guest, Bently, is supposed to dazzle on the stage, but the locals have had enough of his snooty trainer, Miles Collins. So has his killer. When Charlie Calderbank finds Miles’ body in the back of her moving van, it becomes the season of giving…alibis, that is. Her hopes for a Christmas romance are dashed when the local hot cop is forced to pay more attention to the clues leading to her door than the chemistry that simmers between them.

Tainted treats, a widow who raises a toast along with a few eyebrows, a groomer with a grudge, an angry Santa Claus, a nosey reporter, and a canine custody hearing have Charlie spinning in every direction, juggling clues, dogs, and blizzards. She must identify the killer, or she’ll spend her Christmas behind bars.

Praise for Dashing Through the Show:

"A cozy mystery you’ll want to curl up with. Warm, witty, and wonderfully twisty."
~ Kristi Rose, USA Today Bestselling Author

Book Details:

Genre: Cozy Mystery
Published by: Level Best Books
Publication Date: June 16, 2026
Number of Pages: 225
Series: A Wiggle Butt Manor Mystery, Book 2
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Chapter One

Although it was a few days before Christmas, it felt like spring. By ten a.m., the temperature had already climbed into the fifties, and people were shedding their coats, carrying them folded over their arms or tied around their waists. The grounds of my aunt’s pet hotel, Wiggle Butt Manor, were buzzing as locals and vacationers flooded the property for the grand opening of Orca Cove’s one and only agility course.

Noah, my buff-colored Cocker Spaniel—and a very good boy—stuck close to my side as I navigated the crowd. We’d arrived the night before following a four-day drive across the country from my hometown in New Jersey, arriving at the Pacific Northwest island town my aunt Jo-Jo called home.

Ten-hour days behind the wheel of the moving van I’d rented were exhausting, and my body was stiff from sitting for so long. But we made it. I was about to dive into my new life headfirst. I was now a permanent resident of Orca Cove.

People I recognized from my recent stay on the island greeted me warmly as I passed booths in various stages of readiness for the day. I found Aunt Jo-Jo walking around the property with a cane in one hand and a clipboard tucked under her other arm. A leash encircled her wrist as she tried to subdue Maya, who I wouldn’t exactly call a good girl, but she had her moments.

As I approached, my aunt handed me control of the miscreant, the town’s most infamous resident, best described as a basic brown dog.

“How’d you sleep, Charlie?” Aunt Jo-Jo asked, bending down to give Noah some attention and dropping her clipboard.

I scooped it off the ground before Maya trampled it. On it was a checklist of everything that had to be done for the daylong event. People would shop the booths in the morning. Baked goods, hot drinks, and pet-related items were for sale. The ribbon-cutting, with photo opportunities for the local paper, would be the highlight of the afternoon. For the grand finale, an agility champion would run the new course. The crowd expected him to dazzle them with his speed and skills.

The opening of the agility course was a dream come true for my aunt. She’d been planning it for months and wanted everything to be perfect.

“How’d I sleep? I repeated, falling into step beside her. “Like I’d eaten a poisoned apple.” I always slept well on the porch of my aunt’s home with the fresh ocean air wafting in through a cracked window. But I was itching to find a place of my own.

With a twinkle in her eye, my aunt said, “And did Prince Charming wake you this morning?”

I blushed at the thought. She meant Nick, or Officer Sabato, as many called him. He was the town’s hottest cop who had wooed me the last time I was here. Unfortunately, fate intervened, disrupting our relationship before I could completely fall for him.

First, Nick had a murder to solve. I may have stuck my nose where it didn’t belong, but that hadn’t run him off. It was the unexpected news that he was the father of a sullen sixteen-year-old that knocked him off his feet. While dispensing law and order was in his blood, parenting was new to him. He’d let me know he was in over his head. Not in love with me unfortunately, but in his new role.

He hadn’t been at my welcome party last night. Only my aunt, her sidekick Martha, and Nick’s daughter, Kyleigh, greeted us. Of course, Maya was there. My aunt had assured me Nick wanted to come, but he was on duty.

The others had met me with a welcome-home sign, a bouquet of balloons, and a seafood feast. Once everyone went home, I fell asleep instantly—Maya on one side and Noah on the other. My happy place.

This morning, I woke up to a text message sent late the night before. Welcome home, Jersey.

Nick. So, in a way, Prince Charming had woken me. But I didn’t want to give my aunt any more ammunition, as she’d been playing matchmaker for months. I changed the subject. “Looks like a great event. What can I do to help?”

“Follow me.”

Aunt Jo-Jo led me past a stall decorated like a toy shop, where a man dressed in a Santa costume practiced his jolly laugh. “Make sure you get a photo of Noah and Maya with Mr. Claus,” my aunt said. We stopped at an undecorated booth with the Wiggle Butt Manor sign stretched across a folding table. Boxes sat on the ground. “There are decorations, brochures and giveaway tennis balls for the pups,” she said. “Please decorate and organize. Once people start showing up, you can distribute the balls to anyone who wants one. Oh, and can you answer questions about the hotel? Make sure vacationers know we’d be glad to watch their dogs while they’re out whale watching or kayaking. We do more than overnight visits.”

“Sure thing,” I said.

And with that, my aunt was off to manage other things.

I tied the dogs’ leashes to the table leg and set about opening boxes, hanging signs and displaying handouts on the tabletop. My slightly swollen hands were painful, a reminder that I’d forgotten to take my rheumatoid arthritis medication that morning. I would have to get back to my normal routine, something no thirty-year-old should have to do. Bent over a box and engrossed in my task, I looked up when a shadow darkened my booth and the dogs went bananas.

Nick stood on the other side of the table. He wore jeans, a T-shirt, and a brown corduroy jacket. Unruly chestnut hair skimmed his broad shoulders, defying department regulations. The skin around his nothing-gets-past-me brown eyes crinkled when he smiled at me. “Jersey, you made it.”

My heart thudded as I stood up and smiled. “Hey, you.” I was tall—five ten—but Nick had a few inches on me. I didn’t feel like a big doofus when I was around him, as I sometimes did around shorter people.

Nick turned his attention to Noah and Maya. As he fussed over the dogs, I felt a tug toward him, like we should hug. But the table between us made things awkward. Plus, his newfound fatherhood wasn’t the only obstacle in our way. I hadn’t yet told him about my RA diagnosis, and I was afraid my unknown future might run him off. I mean, who wants to hear about stiff joints from a thirty-year-old?

As if he felt the same frustration, he sighed, then shoved his hands into the pockets of his jeans and rocked back on his heels. “How was your drive?”

“Endless,” I said. “But now I can add truck driver to my resume.”

He laughed. “That would take you away too often. Hoping you’ll stay put for a while.”

My cheeks burned. “That’s the plan.”

He scanned the thickening crowd. “Have you seen Kyleigh?”

“Not this morning. How’s that going, by the way?”

He blew out a long breath. “Don’t think she likes me much. But we’re making the best of things.”

“Don’t take it personally. She doesn’t seem fond of most people. It took her a while to warm up to me.”

He pursed his lips. “And now you’re one of her favorite people. Hope she accepts me soon. Right now, everything I say is wrong.” He checked his watch. “Gotta man the booth on microchips. Catch up later?”

“I’d like that.”

He bid goodbye to the dogs and then walked off toward a booth at the other end of the lot. I looked at Maya and Noah, jealous of the hands-on attention they’d received.

Once my booth was in order, Kyleigh appeared, handing me a cup of chai tea. Though petite, she was no pushover. She handed out glares like goodie bags at a birthday party. Everybody got one. As usual, black clothing covered her from head to toe, and a curtain of black hair blended into the trench coat that dwarfed her.

“Bless you,” I said, accepting the drink.

Settled on the folding chair next to me, she propped her Doc Martens on the table and stroked Maya’s head.

“Did you catch up with Nick…. I mean, your dad? He was looking for you,” I said.

She wrinkled her nose. “Yeah. It’s all good.”

I took a leap of faith. “Might want to take it easy on him. He’s new to the game.”

She played with a loose thread on her coat. “I know.”

People started spilling into the space, and the festival was now officially underway.

There were almost as many canines as people in attendance. Maya watched the crowd with interest, while Noah turned his back on the festivities and slept. A wiry, small man wearing neatly pressed trousers, a vest and a bow tie hurried our way. A striking liver and white English Springer Spaniel walked in perfect step by his side.

He stopped at our booth, and his dog sat without a command to do so. “Can you tell me,” the man said, pushing glasses up his ski slope shaped nose, “where I can find Mrs. McMullen? She’s expecting me.”

I looked past him and scanned the crowd. “My aunt’s around here somewhere.”

He checked his watch.

Maya, who had been on her best behavior, decided she wanted to make a new acquaintance. Placing her paws on the table, she barked at the springer.

The dog looked to his owner as if he needed permission to respond.

“Control your mutt,” the man said in a haughty tone.

I resisted the urge to ask him if he had a leash for his ego as he paraded it around so confidently. Sometimes the Jersey in me appeared like a second personality. “Down, Maya,” I said, gently tugging on her lead. We did have work to do.

With a sigh, Maya complied, but the man seemed unimpressed. He puffed his chest out and grasped the lapels of his vest with both hands. “Please tell Mrs. McMullen that Miles Collins has arrived with Bentley. Bentley is a champion,” he added, giving Maya the stink-eye.

“Oh,” I said, wondering if I should bow or just laugh it off.

Clearly irritated, Mr. Collins turned and stalked off, Bentley obediently at his side.

“What was that about?” Kyleigh said, laughing.

“I don’t know,” I said. “I’m sure it’s nothing us peasants can understand.”

Kyleigh played with the hole in her jeans, giving me a sideways glance. Her Morticia Addams-like hair looked too heavy to carry around, almost brushing the ground. “Have you thought any more about the house?” she asked.

She’d sprung the idea on me at the party last night. Kyleigh had inherited the house of Maya’s deceased owner, Lucy Masanova. It needed a tenant until Kyleigh was old enough to either live in it or sell it. Although I was comfortable sleeping on the daybed at my aunt’s, her screened-in porch wasn’t exactly winter-friendly. Plus, I needed my own space if I intended to make Orca Cove my home.

I’d looked for rentals online before I’d made the move. The place would have to take dogs. Not only did I have Noah, but my aunt had hinted that Maya was too much for her to handle after her accident. People weren’t exactly lining up to take the devilish dog, so she was as good as mine. With her reputation, finding a rental that would take her wouldn’t be easy.

But Lucy’s house had a history that made me a tad uncomfortable. If there were another option, I might have declined Kyleigh’s offer. But there didn’t seem to be one, and I wanted to help Kyleigh out.

“I don’t know,” I said, giving her the side-eye. “Are you a mean landlord?”

She laughed. “As long as you pay your rent on time, we should be fine. And you can do what you want with decorating. Make it something I might want to live in someday.”

I held out my hand, and we shook. “You have a deal.”

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Excerpt from Dashing Through the Show by Cindy Goyette. Copyright 2026 by Cindy Goyette. Reproduced with permission from Cindy Goyette. All rights reserved.

 

 

Author Bio:

Cindy Goyette is a former probation/parole officer who had a front-row seat to the criminal justice system. She kept her sanity by finding humor in most situations. A mix of these things helped her create The Probation Case Files Mystery Series, winner of Public Safety Writer's Association awards, and a finalist for Lefty and Silver Falchion Awards. She also authors The Wiggle Butt Manor Mystery series, which she based on her love of dogs. After spending over twenty years in Arizona, Cindy lives in Washington state with her husband and two Cocker Spaniels.

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I just finished reading The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair by Kelly Oliver. This book is the fourth in the Detection Club Mystery series and was released last month.

Some proprieties are necessary - the reading of the banns in preparation of marriage, for example. There's no mandate on where the banns need to be read, however, so in order to avoid noisy reporters Agatha Christie decided to have her banns read for three weeks on the remote Isle of Skye. Braving turbulent seas Eliza Baker and Theo Sharp join Agatha and Dorothy Parker, along with Agatha's young daughter and secretary. What they didn't realize was that the wedding party was sharing the lodge with a hunting party led by the obnoxious Lord Blackwood. When he didn't return from the days hunt with his companions, none of his party seem concerned, least of all, his wife. But Eliza's brain is turning - nearly everyone in the hunting party had reason to want the man dead. In addition, the Reverend and people from the lodge are acting strangely. Did someone murder Lord Blackwood? With Theo by her side Eliza will sift through clues and motives, but is she ready to face the truth the island is so desperately trying to hide?

The Case of the Bullfighting Builder - A Guest Post & Giveaway

I'm pleased to welcome Cathy Carter Jefferson to Cozy Up With Kathy today. You can find Cathy on the pages of the Buttercup Bend Mystery series by Debbie de Louise. The Case of the Bullfighting Builder is the sixth book in the series and was released earlier this year.

Hi, there. My name is Cathy Carter Jefferson. I’m thirty years old and live in the small town of Buttercup Bend in the Catskill mountains of New York. I’m a detective, but I didn’t start out that way. Ten years ago, I lost my parents in a tragic car crash in which I still carry a scar on my cheek. They were driving me home from college for the winter break. I woke up in the hospital with my grandmother and brother by my side. I have carried guilt about the accident all this time until I discovered recently that someone tampered with the breaks on my parents’ car.

But before I get to that, let me tell you more about myself. After my parents died, my brother and I moved in with my grandmother, Florence Wilson. Doug fell in love with the girl next door, Becky, and married her shortly afterwards. He and I opened a pet rescue center and animal cemetery. Having survived the crash that killed my parents, I found caring for animals a comfort.

A few years after I moved to Buttercup Bend, a woman named Maggie Broom who was known as a crazy cat lady because she kept numerous felines in her house and also cared for strays, was found murdered by the newspaper publisher for whom I take photos. I wouldn’t have gotten involved in this case because the sheriff was handling it. However, I soon learned that Ms. Broom had left my brother and I a sizeable share of her estate to use for our pet business. Because of this and prompting from my good friend, Nancy Myers, I decided to investigate Ms. Broom’s murder.

While that was my first case, I’ve had five others following it. I investigated the murder of my professor who had a parrot and was a member of a parrot club. I also went undercover to a llama farm with the local librarian to discover the cause of her friend’s mysterious death. After choosing one of my boyfriends as the man I wanted to marry, I traveled back to my old home on Long Island where I stayed with my great aunt while discovering that a wedding planner was killed on a whale watching cruise. Next, I even investigated the death of a receptionist at my honeymoon resort where my husband adopted her lizard.

My latest case involved the murder of the builder who was building a home for me and my husband in Buttercup Bend. It was during this case that I discovered the truth about my parents’ accident. I also was surprised to find that I was joining my sister-in-law and best friend in maternity. Knowing that I couldn’t enjoy my pregnancy without closure about my parents, I decided to investigate their murder along with that of my builder. Of course, I had help. Nancy insisted I was too close to my parents’ case so offered to take it on with our boss, Howard.

To investigate my builder’s murder, Nancy, her husband, the assistant deputy, and me and my husband attended a memorial for him at the ranch that his fiancée hosted. At the ranch, we also met Boris, a prize bull. My builder, Jose, had been a bullfighter in Spain before moving to Buttercup Bend and opening his construction business. He’d met his fiancée back in Spain when she was on vacation with her girlfriend.

While there were a few suspects in Jose’s murder, the sheriff was convinced his brother and fellow builder, Ferdinand, was guilty because the bullet that killed Jose was a match for a gun Ferdinand claimed was stolen from him. I believed Ferdinand and vowed to find the real killer.

During the memorial, another person is killed, and further evidence is found that points to Ferdinand’s guilt. When a young ranch hand reveals that he knows the killer but has been threatened by them, Nancy and I go back to the ranch to gather evidence to bring to the sheriff so that Ferdinand will be released from custody. We have no luck, and the ranch hand goes missing. Without a witness or any other proof, we’re stuck, but I can’t give up. Risking it all, I end up with a showdown with my builder’s killer after another showdown with the person who murdered my parents.

I’m relieved that both cases were solved and that I was able to enjoy my pregnancy and share the news with my husband and friends. But before I end this adventure, another murder occurs that may follow me into the next book.

If you haven’t read any of my books, please check them out. Although they can all be read as standalones, the characters evolve as the series continues. The first in the series, The Case of the Cat Crazy Lady is perma free in eBook form. The following books, The Case of the Parrot Loving Professor, The Case of the Llama Raising Librarian, The Case of the Whale Watching Wedding Planner, and The Case of the Reptile Rescuing Receptionist are available in eBook and print formats. There are also two volume collections of the first 3 books and the current 3 books. Buttercup Bend Mysteries Books 3-4 and Buttercup Bend Mysteries Books 4-6.

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 The Case of the Bullfighting Builder (Buttercup Bend Mysteries) by Debbie De Louise

About The Case of the Bullfighting Builder

The Case of the Bullfighting Builder (Buttercup Bend Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery 6th in Series
Setting - Buttercup Bend, New York (fictional town in the Catskills)
Publisher: ‎ Independently published
Publication Date: ‎ May 14, 2026
Print Length: ‎ 268 pages

When Cathy Jefferson’s builder is found dead at the construction site of her new home, she’s pulled into a murder investigation that will test her detective skills like never before.

While sorting through her grandmother’s attic, Cathy uncovers a secret about her parents, who died in a car crash years earlier. Now juggling two cases and determined to learn the truth about her parents’ death and catch her builder’s killer, Cathy teams up with her fellow detectives Nancy and Howard.

Their investigation leads them to a ranch where a prize bull is kept, and to Cathy’s estranged uncle and her college roommate. As secrets unravel and danger closes in from every direction, Cathy discovers that the biggest surprise of all may still be waiting for her.

Will Cathy catch her builder’s killer so that her new home can be finished, and will she receive closure about the death of her parents? Find out in THE CASE OF THE BULLFIGHTING BUILDER, the sixth book in the Buttercup Bend Mysteries series by Debbie De Louise.

About Debbie De Louise

Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and a retired reference librarian. She is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, the Cat Writers’ Association, and the South Carolina Writers Association. She’s written over twenty books including three cozy mystery series: the Cobble Cove Mysteries, Buttercup Bend Mysteries, and her new series, Soup the Supernatural Kitten Mysteries. She’s also written a paranormal romance, standalone mysteries, a time-travel novel, and a collection of cat poems. Her stories and poetry appear in more than a dozen anthologies. Originally from Long Island, she moved to South Carolina where she now lives with her husband, daughter, and three cats. Learn more about Debbie and her books by visiting her website at https://debbiedelouise.com.

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Murder at First Sight - An Interview, Review, & Giveaway

I'm pleased to welcome J. P. Bird to Cozy Up With Kathy today. J. P. writes the Suddenly Psychic Mystery series. MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT is the first book in the series and was released earlier this month.

Kathy: In MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT aspiring artist Amelia Wethers is coerced into posing as a seer at a town fair. Have you ever had a booth at a fair?

JPB: I haven’t had a booth at a fair, but I was a liquor rep for fifteen years and had a lot of sampling booths at different locales. My favorites were the golf tournaments. You get to be out in the sun, chatting to happy people as they came to the hole I sponsored.


Kathy: Amelia discovers she truly has a psychic gift. Do you believe in psychics? Have you ever had a reading?

JPB: I have! I’ve been to several psychics for readings. Some are better than others… I like to believe in psychics; I hope there is more out there than what we can tangibly prove it real.


Kathy: In order to catch a killer Amelia engages in hot yoga. I’ve done some regular yoga, but have zero desire to even attempt hot yoga? Do you practice yoga?

JPB: I practiced yoga years ago and loved it (I need to get back into it). I tried hot yoga once, and it was not for me. The heat made me exhausted! I drew from that experience to write that scene as during the one and only class I took, I spent most of the time trying to come up with a reason to leave early.


Kathy: She even adopts her brother’s feral ferrets. I love ferrets, but have never had them as a pet. I currently have 4 cats. Do you have any pets?

JPB: I have Max, a 14-year-old ginger cat, and Poppy, a 12-year-old Mi-Ki dog. Max is twice the size of Poppy, but Poppy holds her own against him. They love to torment each other.


Kathy: What first drew you to cozy mysteries?

JPB: I like the escapism of cozies. They’re going to be light and happy reads. My favorites are the ones with snarky characters whose confidence always gets them into trouble. But in the end, everything works out, and you, as the reader, were taken to this wonderful world that (hopefully) will continue on for many books. You get a chance to get to know the characters and location really well. I’m always waiting for my favorite cozy authors to release the next in their series; it’s like visiting old friends.


Kathy: Do you write in any other genres?

JPB: Not yet, but I would like to try writing a psychological thriller. Lol, some days you need light and happy; others you need thunderstorms and intense drama.


Kathy: Tell us about your series.

JPB: The Suddenly Psychic Novels are a light, comedic read. They follow Amelia Wethers, who’s a bit of a chaotic mess, after she discovers she’s psychic and tries to stop her darker visions from coming true. She lives in a small town filled with quirky characters.


Kathy: Do you have a favorite character? If so, who and why?

JPB: Definitely Amelia’s brother Laurence. I adore him. As soon as he shows up, I know I’m going to be laughing. I kind of think of him as one of those inflatable waving tube men… He arrives and ridiculous ensues. Trying to come up with some of his phrases had me in fits of giggles (brain juice??).


Kathy: Did you have a specific inspiration for your series?

JPB: I wrote the first book, MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT, during the COVID lockdown. It was a difficult time for everyone, and I liked the idea of being able to see into the future. To see a glimpse that life would return to normal. And from there, The Suddenly Psychic Novels just spiraled. I would write a scene and realize that could be a later story plot.


Kathy: What made you decide to publish your work?

JPB: I’ve always wanted to be an author, but I never imagined it would actually happen. After finishing Murder at First Sight, I put it aside for a while. When I reread the book, I laughed quite a few times and thought it might have some appeal to cozy mystery readers. I decided to be brave and send it to a publisher.


Kathy: If you could have a dinner party and invite 4 authors, living or dead, in any genre, who would you invite?

JPB: I would want a varied dinner party. Tina Fey would be a blast. I follow Lauretta Hignett on Facebook, and she seems so much fun. Paul Kalanithi and Khaled Hosseini, I think, would balance the brevity. I like dinner parties when the conversation topics flow from every letter of the alphabet.


Kathy: What are you currently reading?

JPB: A friend of mine recently recommended EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE by Benjamin Stevenson. I am loving it! I can’t wait to read more of the series.


Kathy: Will you share any of your hobbies or interests with us?

JPB: I’ve recently started making kombucha. It is such a gross thing to have sitting on the counter, though. I have two jars: one is a SCOBY hotel (I use the SCOBYs for fertilizer in my garden, so once a few have grown, I blend them up and feed them to whichever plants need it) and the other is for consumption. Trying new flavors and seeing what works is so satisfying. Plus, having a fridge full of ready to drink kombucha is fantastic.


Kathy: Name 4 items you always have in your fridge or pantry.

JPB: Chocolate - this is a necessary everyday staple.
Sparkling water - I am addicted to that stuff.
Eggs - I’m a lazy cook; they’re quick and easy to make.
Berries - I love all berries, so whatever is on sale that week are the ones I choose.


Kathy: Do you have plans for future books either in your current series or a new series?

JPB: I would love to continue the series. Spending time with Amelia and her family/friends brings me so much joy.

I’ve started working on a new series that is set at a winery, so I’m taking a lot of my experience from visiting wineries for work and adding that to my writing. And there are so many places in a winery and vineyard for ridiculous mayhem and mystery to occur!


Kathy: What’s your favorite thing about being an author?

JPB: What I love about being an author is all the new experiences.

Before this, I would never have imagined myself doing an interview! I’m still in shock that something I wrote is out there in the world and people want to know about the book and me.

I was recently on a couple of panels for the Canada Fiction Fest, which was such an incredible opportunity. I’ll be going to Calgary, Canada in October to attend Bouchercon. A week of being surrounded by talented authors sounds like heaven. Even the social media aspect (which I was dreading) has been fun. I’ve connected with people around the world. I’m looking forward to seeing where this path will take me.

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Review

MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT by J. P. Bird
The First Suddenly Psychic Novel 

Amelia Wethers owes her best friend, Carolyn Campbell. After all she's given her a job, an apartment that barely costs anything, as well being the cause of some youthful indiscretions. The least she can do is play the psychic at the school fundraiser, even if she was tricked into it. Getting into the role Amelia was actually having fun, until the crystal ball showed her the murder of local philanthropist Phillip Foster and she told his wife. Now the wealthy woman is screaming and threatening to sue while Amelia is coming to grips that she may actually be a real psychic. Determined to save Phillip's life Amelia will do anything, including hot yoga and assisting in her brother's romantic plans, while simultaneously avoiding the hot new detective in town. Will she be able to track down a killer or will this first vision be her last?

MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT is an absolute delight. Amelia Wethers gets herself into zany situations and her friends and family are also delightfully wacky, in a decidedly charming way. With a brother who lives in their parents' basement and a father who is an extreme gardener and knows when to keep a secret from his wife Amelia might be considered the "normal" one...except for those madcap situations she finds herself in. But however wacky, these characters truly love each other and are there for each other, no matter what.

I enjoyed the mystery, from Amelia discovering her family secret to doing her darndest to protect an innocent man. I love how Nick, the hot new detective, gets involved, and doesn't shy away. Well plotted and well written the first Suddenly Psychic novel is a hit.

MURDER AT FIRST SIGHT is a fast paced laugh out loud mystery filled with eccentric characters and hilarious situations. I loved every minute of it! 

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 Murder at First Sight (Suddenly Psychic) by JP Bird

About Murder at First Sight

Murder at First Sight (A Suddenly Psychic Novel)
Cozy Psychic Mystery 1st in Series
Setting- Small fictional town of Hillside, USA
Publisher: ‎ Tule Publishing
Publication Date: ‎ July 1, 2026
Print Length: ‎ 230 pages

When a good deed might lead to murder… Coerced into posing as a seer at her small town’s spring fair, barista and aspiring artist Amelia Wethers dives into the dramatic role, comforting herself that it’s only a few hours and then she can indulge in sweet and savory snacks. When the wealthy and snarky Summer Foster swans into her tent inquiring about the expected success of her swanky summer party, Amelia’s not prepared for the crystal ball to fill with smoke and reveal the shockingly violent murder of Summer’s husband. Amelia grapples with skepticism, anger, and scorn as she tries to warn wealthy scion Phillip Foster that he’s a target for murder in a few weeks. Discovering she’s descended from a long line of psychics complicates Amelia’s investigation, especially when the town’s newest and distressingly handsome homicide detective dogs her every step and suspects her of murder. It’s a race to the finish, and Amelia will do anything—including pre-dawn hot yoga, adopting her brother’s feral ferrets, missing dessert, setting herself up as bait and making a fool of herself—to stalk a killer.

About JP Bird

 

JP writes cozy mysteries with quirky characters that make her laugh when they disagree with the laid-out plans for their story and take her on a different path. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and hates the cold weather but loves the winter months because they’re a great excuse to hibernate with a cup of tea or a glass of red wine. When she’s not writing or reading, she spends her summers in the garden and her winters plotting how to win her neighbourhood Christmas display competition. They don’t know it’s a competition, but she plays to win nonetheless.  

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A Delicious Deception - A Review & Giveaway

 Review

A DELICIOUS DECEPTION by Lucy Burdette
The Sixteenth Key West Food Critic Mystery 

When Sheriff’s Deputy Darcy Rogers appears at the doorway of Hayley and Nathan's new home asking for a favor Hayley is surprised and her husband is furious. Darcy wants the very pregnant Hayley to bring a young woman to the county's safe exchange place to pick up her daughter. The neutral location is also home to the county jail,with an animal farm open to the public and video surveillance so while Nathan is upset, Hayley is happy to help. After all, with all of those precautions already in place, plus Darcy nearby, what could go wrong? Quite a lot as Reba, the young woman, disappears, the husband is murdered, and the little girl goes missing. Will Nathan have an aneurysm before murdering Darcey? Will Hayley solve the murder before giving birth? Grab some fresh Key West eats and find out! 

Just about everything that could go wrong does in this, the sixteenth Key West Food Critic Mystery. Aside from the custodial transfer that backfired, construction on Hayley's new home has stalled and she and "the old ladies" are missing their lives on Houseboat Row. Not to mention two things near the end of the book that I won't say for spoilers sake. I like how the very pregnant Hayley was not taking any nonsense from anyone and was determined to bring matters to a close while keeping herself well fed.

Descriptions of Key West and the various food offerings had me feeling the ocean breeze and wishing I could enjoy a meal with Hayley and the gang. The mystery was well plotted with lots of nasty suspects and suspicious behavior. Unrelated to the mystery the author made two major choices that I found interesting and wonder the reason for them.

Concepts of home and family together with the uniqueness that is Key West make A DELICIOUS DECEPTION a mystery you won't want to miss.

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 The Mango Murders & A Delicious Deception Key West Food Critic Mysteries by Lucy Burdette

About A Delicious Deception

A Delicious Deception: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
Cozy Mystery 16th in Series
Setting - Florida
Publisher: ‎ Crooked Lane Books
Publication date: ‎ July 14, 2026
Language: ‎ English
Print length: ‎ 320 pages

Mother-to-be Hayley Snow bites off more than she can chew in the sixteenth installment of Lucy Burdette’s USA Today bestselling Key West Food Critic mysteries.

When Sheriff’s Deputy Darcy Rogers asks Hayley for a small favor, she can’t say no. Nine months pregnant and temporarily benched from her food critic duties, Hayley’s itching for a distraction and eager to help. All she has to do is tag along while a young woman picks up her daughter from her father at Monroe County’s safe custody exchange location. Easy, right?

Wrong.

In the chaos of the Sheriff’s Office open house, the mother disappears. Then the father bolts, leaving Hayley with a terrified girl and the realization that something has gone terribly wrong. Hayley and Deputy Rogers head north up the Keys to search for answers.

When a body turns up, Hayley realizes this isn’t just a missing-persons case—it’s a race against time. With the little girl’s safety at risk, Hayley must trust her instincts—and her heart—to uncover the truth.

About Lucy Burdette

Clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette writes the USA Today best-selling Key West food critic mysteries, a cozy, culinary mystery series starring food critic Hayley Snow, including #16, A DELICIOUS DECEPTION. A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS, won the Florida Book Award's gold medal for popular fiction. Both the 12th book in the series, A DISH TO DIE FOR, and the 10th, THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the bronze medal for popular fiction from the Florida Book Awards. Lucy's first women's fiction title, THE INGREDIENTS OF HAPPINESS, came out in July 2023.

As Roberta Isleib, she wrote the golf lover's mystery series (SIX STROKES UNDER) and the advice column mysteries (DEADLY ADVICE.) Lucy loves using her psychology background in her stories. She also loves to cook and to eat and to talk and write and read about food. She blogs with the wonderful crime fiction writers at Jungle Red Writers, and shares recipes and stories with twelve other cozy mystery writers at Mystery Lovers Kitchen.

Lucy's books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. She's a past president of both Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West library.

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The Mango Murders - A Review & Giveaway

Today I thought I'd repost my review of THE MANGO MURDERS by Lucy Burdette in honor of the paperback release this week, along with a new giveaway. Tomorrow you can read my review of the Sixteenth Key West Food Critic Mystery, A DEADLY DECEPTION.

THE MANGO MURDERS by Lucy Burdette
The Fifteenth Key West Food Critic Mystery 

In order to boost Key Zest's popularity and sales the e-zine has rented a Hemingway lookalike yacht to take Key West movers and shakers on an evening cruise. With Hayley Snow's mom providing the catering it's sure to be a delectable good time. But before anyone can even sample the shrimp fritters an explosion tosses everyone overboard! Was it an accident or sabotage? Does someone want Key Zest to fail? Or Perhaps Janet's catering company is the target? Or could someone have it out for Hayley herself? Between the multiple 85th birthday celebrations for Miss Gloria Hayley will try to figure out just what happened and why, despite her detective husband's desire for her to leave it to the police.

The mystery in the fifteenth Key West Food Critic Mystery is an intriguing maze of possibilities and clues. Without being certain of the intended victim, how can Hayley and her friends figure out the culprit? Is the reason food related, political, or even more personal?  Rest assured, Hayley investigates all possibilities.  

I relish the love shown to Miss Gloria in celebration of her 85th birthday. I've had issues with her sons since the first book in the series, but this shows how their wives are decidedly worse! What horrible people, shown even more ugly by the goodness of the Miss Gloria's chosen family.

THE MANGO MURDERS is a delicious mystery fueled by inquisitiveness, tolerance, and love. I can't wait to sink my teeth into the next one.

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 The Mango Murders & A Delicious Deception Key West Food Critic Mysteries by Lucy Burdette

About The Mango Murders

Now Available in Paperback

The Mango Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
Cozy Mystery 15th in Series
Setting - Florida
Publisher: ‎ Crooked Lane Books
Publication Date: ‎ August 12, 2025
Print Length: ‎ 288 pages
Paperback Publisher: ‎ Crooked Lane Books
Publication Date: ‎ July 7, 2026
Print Length: ‎ 288 pages

The turquoise waters of Key West are stained with pink in this explosive 15th installment of the Key West Food Critic mysteries from USA Today bestselling author Lucy Burdette.

Food critic Hayley Snow’s employer, Key Zest, is throwing the event of the season, a lavish cocktail party catered by Janet Snow, Hayley’s mother. As Hayley boards the luxurious cruise, she anticipates a smooth sailing soirée filled with shimmering cocktails, mouthwatering mango-infused delicacies, and new supporters for the e-zine. But as the boat sets sail, the festivities take a tragic turn when an explosion rocks the vessel, plunging the party guests into chaos.

In the days that follow, Hayley learns that a local culinary entrepreneur died in the explosion and it was no accident–someone on board had a deadly agenda. With the tropical city of Key West as her backdrop, Hayley navigates a web of secrets and lies. Her investigation takes her from the shadowy corners of island politics to fierce competition between high-end event caterers and personal vendettas.

With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Hayley must rely on her keen intuition to unmask a cunning culprit before they strike again.

About Lucy Burdette

Clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette writes the USA Today best-selling Key West food critic mysteries, a cozy, culinary mystery series starring food critic Hayley Snow, including #16, A DELICIOUS DECEPTION. A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS, won the Florida Book Award's gold medal for popular fiction. Both the 12th book in the series, A DISH TO DIE FOR, and the 10th, THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the bronze medal for popular fiction from the Florida Book Awards. Lucy's first women's fiction title, THE INGREDIENTS OF HAPPINESS, came out in July 2023.

As Roberta Isleib, she wrote the golf lover's mystery series (SIX STROKES UNDER) and the advice column mysteries (DEADLY ADVICE.) Lucy loves using her psychology background in her stories. She also loves to cook and to eat and to talk and write and read about food. She blogs with the wonderful crime fiction writers at Jungle Red Writers, and shares recipes and stories with twelve other cozy mystery writers at Mystery Lovers Kitchen.

Lucy's books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. She's a past president of both Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West library.

Author Links: 

Website https://lucyburdette.com  

Facebook https://facebook.com/LucyBurdette 

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Purchase Links - The Mango Murders - Amazon - B&N - PenguinRandomHouse