This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
The Bitter Berry by Jody Chaffin is the second book in the Larkspur Hollow Garden Club Mystery series. Preston Hartwell’s return to Larkspur Hollow isn’t what he expected it to be, nor is it what everyone was hoping for. He’s not the golden boy who left town, and by the end of the Strawberry Social, everyone has had enough of him. But who was fed up enough to want him dead? While the police seem to think it was a tragedy, Nell Ashworth isn’t so sure. She believes it’s murder, and as a retired teacher, she knows when to trust her instincts. But she’s going to need some help from you, the reader. This interactive detective novel allows you to uncover clues through word searches, find what’s hidden, and catch a killer.
This is a unique mystery that puts you in the detective’s shoes to search for clues and suspects in a fun way. Jody Chaffin uses 48 word searches to uncover clues and let you feel like you’re taking part in the investigation. Chaffin provides you with six suspects, their motives, and clues to catch the killer. This will be perfect for armchair sleuths, cozy mystery lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good word search. The book has an old-fashioned feel to it, encouraging you to dig into the mystery. The mystery itself is a fast-paced read with chapters that give you everything you need. You’ll find yourself checking out the garden club and, of course, enjoying the Strawberry Social. This even gives you a front row to a very serious fight over roses. But it’s up to you to decide what was worth killing for. The book also features a case tracker and space for case notes for those who like to take notes as they read. So pick up your favorite pencil and highlighter, and head into the Strawberry Social as you work with Nell to catch a killer. The Bitter Berry blends mystery and word searches in an interactive approach that brings you directly into the investigation.
