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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review
4.0
Carried to the Grave and Other Stories by Leslie Budewitz contains tales involving the characters from A Food Lover’s Village Mystery series. Erin Murphy in Jewel Bay, Montana runs the Merc, a local food market. There are five short stories and one novella in this book. This is a nice addition to the series. Each storyline ties back to Erin Murphy and/or The Merc. We get to see how Adam went from friend to husband in this collection. I especially enjoyed An Unholy Death where we get to go back to the opening of The Mercantile. I thought the stories were well-written and engaging. We get a chance to explore Jewel Bay and get to know the unique characters (past and present) that reside in the town a little better. Fans of the series will enjoy these fun mysteries. You can read all at once or one at a time. Carried to the Grave and Other Stories contains humor, romance, mystery, kindness, and more than a little mayhem.
morticia32's review
5.0
A collection of shorter stories, with the title story being previously published on the author's website. All are tied to the author's Food Lover's Village series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each story was another glimpse into life in Jewel Bay, from the founding of the Mercantile to present day.
The title story actually combines past and present, weaving the two together quite skillfully as Erin uncovers another family's long kept secret. I'd originally read it when the author provided the link in her monthly newsletter ages ago, and enjoyed it again on re-read. This one left me a little sad, both times, and especially sad that the family continued to feel the need to hide the truth in this day and age. (sorry to be so vague, but trying not to give any spoilers!).
I especially enjoyed An Unholy Death, with its glimpse at the founding couple of the Merc. I loved Kate with her big heart and Paddy's obvious love and devotion. I am really hoping we get another story with Kate, Paddy and Grace.
The entire book was a nice, quick read, that I didn't want to end.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each story was another glimpse into life in Jewel Bay, from the founding of the Mercantile to present day.
The title story actually combines past and present, weaving the two together quite skillfully as Erin uncovers another family's long kept secret. I'd originally read it when the author provided the link in her monthly newsletter ages ago, and enjoyed it again on re-read. This one left me a little sad, both times, and especially sad that the family continued to feel the need to hide the truth in this day and age. (sorry to be so vague, but trying not to give any spoilers!).
I especially enjoyed An Unholy Death, with its glimpse at the founding couple of the Merc. I loved Kate with her big heart and Paddy's obvious love and devotion. I am really hoping we get another story with Kate, Paddy and Grace.
The entire book was a nice, quick read, that I didn't want to end.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, via NetGalley.*
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
I had fun in reading this collection of short stories set in the world of A Food Lovers’ Village.
There's plenty to enjoy, well written short stories that kept me entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
There's plenty to enjoy, well written short stories that kept me entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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