Friday, October 7, 2016

Review & Giveaway - Crepe Factor

Review




CREPE FACTOR by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran
The Fourteenth Scrapbooking Mystery

Carmela is making the rounds of more New Orleans events with gal pal Ava in their 14th outing. They get more than they bargained for at the Winter Market when they witness an ugly fight between Quigg Brevard, restaurateur and recent vintner, and Martin Lash, food critic and environmentalist. While exploring other tents they are surprised by Lash staggering in, throwing items into disarray, as he falls to his death-a huge serving fork protruding from his neck! The testosterone gets flowing when Detective Edgar Babcock, Carmela's boyfriend, arrives on the scene and other vendors share information about the fight between the victim and Quigg, who happens to have dated Carmela. Quigg, of course, asks Carmela to investigate while Babcock warns her off. Carmela has to deal with an ex who may want more than just her sleuthing skills, an overworked and unhappy boyfriend, the antics of her party friend, running her scrapbooking store as well as teaching crafting classes, and a murder! At least she has Boo and Poobah.

It's always fun to be back in New Orleans, especially with Carmela and Ava. CREPE FACTOR brings us New Orleans and all of the fun activities of Winter Market. It also brings us relationship issues with a too busy, and worried, Babcock and a Quigg in trouble and perhaps wanting to rekindle his old romance. He certainly wants more than Carmela's investigative skills. In getting Quigg off the hook is Carmela risking the loss of Babcock? Ever one to help others, Carmela finds herself in a bind. There's an emotional tension which is released by bouts of comic relief from over the top Ava to my favorite scene which had me laughing out loud thanks to scene stealer Cooter!

Childs brings the fun and excitement of New Orleans to readers in her latest Scrapbooking Mystery. A murder with plenty of possible motives, new characters on the scene as well as returning favorites, and scrapbooking hints and recipes make for a memorable chapter in this entertaining series.

Scrapbook, Stamping, and Craft Tips along with Recipes are included. 

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Laura Childs has graciously offered a copy of CREPE FACTOR to one lucky reader with a US mailing address. Simply leave a comment on this post sharing your thoughts of New Orleans or scrapbooking no later than 11:59 pm EDT Sunday, October10, 2016. Be sure to leave your e-mail address so that I can contact you, should you be the winner.

27 comments:

  1. The food in New Orleans is better than anywhere else. I adore New Orleans.

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  2. The food in New Orleans is better than anywhere else. I adore New Orleans.

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  3. I have visited New Orleans many times for both business and pleasure and enjoyed each visit. Thank you for this chance!
    peggyhyndman(at)att(dot)net

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  4. Really nice post. Feel for Carmela. Not an easy situation. Was in New Orleans several years ago. Stopped in at a place I cannot remember the name. But they had the best Mint Julep I ever had. Have tried to duplicate with no success. As for scrapbooking. The closest I ever got was trying my hand at decoupage. No patience for it. Prefer painting, crocheting, baking and READING. Della at deepotter at peoplepc.com

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  5. I enjoy scrapbooking and I started when I was 10 years old. This hobby was enjoyable and meaningful since I wasn't artistic but made unique and creative scrapbooks for gifts and for myself. They were treasures which I cherished greatly. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. New Orleans is fascinating, unique and intriguing. The architecture, the mood and the wonderful culinary delights entice me. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. I love the food in New Orleans. I was there for a meeting a few years before Hurricane Katrina hit. It was definitely an interesting place to visit.

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  8. While I haven't been there personally, I believe it to be a colorful community stepped in mardi graus and all that goes with it.

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  9. I don't scrapbook, but when I've seen others projects I'm always amazed at how beautiful they can be. Thanks for the giveaway.
    turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I never think I am quite crafty enough for scrapbooking, plus there always seems to be one more book to read before I start a project. Haven't ever made it to New Orleans, unless Disneyland counts, but it seems like a wonderful city with rich history and tradition. And marvelous food. Thanks fro the giveaway.
    sallycootie@gmail.com

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  11. New Orleans would be a dream vacation for me ! I love scrap booking , I wish I had more time for it ! kathambre@yahoo.com

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  12. I've never been to New Orleans, but Ava and Carmela's antics have made me want to visit! I have scrapbooked a couple books for my kids, would love to do more! Thanks for the chance to win!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. New Orleans is on my bucket list. I would love to visit and see the architecture. Also a fan of crafting so this book draws me to it. I hope I'm lucky enough to win it. robeader53@yahoo.com

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  14. I am interested in New Orleans architecture and its other unique buildings. I used to order pralines thru a company there. Mmmmm!

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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  15. I love New Orleans! There is so much to do there, great food, great music and lots of history. Like visiting the bayous, plantation homes and the Garden District. A great setting for a murder mystery.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I have never been to New Orkeans but I hear the food is fantastic. I would love to go there some day and experience the food and Marci Gras
    Deana
    Jhdwayne@peoplepc.com

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  17. I would love to visit New Orleans, friendly people and great food. I hope to get there someday. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your book.
    angelhwk68@yahoo.com

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  18. I would love to go to New Orleans. Sounds like a great place to visit.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  19. New Orleans looks like such an awesome place to visit. I have read a lot of stories set in New Orleans and I love the history of the city. Lisamil46@gmail.com

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  20. New Orleans looks like such an awesome place to visit. I have read a lot of stories set in New Orleans and I love the history of the city. Lisamil46@gmail.com

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  21. New Orleans looks like an awesome place to go! Would like to go there someday

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  22. I'd so love to visit New Orleans---I think it's number one on my bucket list.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  23. I've always wanted to go to New Orleans. Thank you for this chance! areewekidding@yahoo.com

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  24. Only time I was in New Orleans was for the Super Bowl back in '86(?). Great town for that celebration!
    rudycwrightlibrarian@gmail.com

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  25. Congratulations karin! Random.org chose your comment to win. Be on the look out for an e-mail from me.

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