Very good cozy! I love Chester, the dog! He's very smart and very protective of his owner, Lacey. Lacey is new to the village and is now a major person of interest in the 2nd murder since she arrived. The mystery was very good. The characters are done well and are very entertaining. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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This is the second book I've read by Fiona Grace and I quite enjoyed it. While the first novel has Lacey settling into her new life in England, this one continues the story of her establishing herself in the small seaside town, exploring the neighborhood more fully, and making new friends. And of course, another murder. I liked that I didn't figure out the killer until the end. Fiona does a good job of keeping the suspense going.

I have to say, I was a bit more frustrated with Lacey in this book than I was in the first one, however, I think that also makes her appear more human. She has trust issues with a lot of people, but it makes sense due to what she's been through. Her father and husband both abandoning her. Her ex-husband is super annoying, continually contacting her about money. And I'm torn between feeling strung along by the hints about her father and the fervent wish that she can find him and that there will be a good explanation for his long absence.

The book was a fun, light read and I'm looking forward to seeing what Fiona Grace has in store for her characters and her readers in the future.

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