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    Teacups and Carnage
    Teacups and Carnage
    Teacups and Carnage
    Audiobook7 hours

    Teacups and Carnage

    Written by Lynn Cahoon

    Narrated by Susan Boyce

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    About this audiobook

    The quaint coastal town of South Cove, California, is all abuzz about the opening of a new specialty shop, Tea Hee. But as Coffee, Books, and More owner Jill Gardner is about to find out, there's nothing cozy about murder . . .

    Shop owner Kathi Corbin says she came to South Cove to get away from her estranged family. But is she telling the truth? And did a sinister someone from her past follow her to South Cove? When a woman claiming to be Kathi's sister starts making waves and a dead body is found in a local motel, Jill must step in to clear Kathi's name-without getting herself in hot water.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJun 7, 2016
    ISBN9781515973362
    Teacups and Carnage

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    • 4/5
      The 7th book in the Tourist Trap Mystery series, Tea Cups and Carnage adds new characters to the group. Kathi, a Texas beauty queen, is moving to town and opening a tea shop. The chamber of commerce is hosting another festival and the bookstore is busier than ever. But there's a biker causing trouble, a missing check, and then a body is found. Jill doesn't find the body and is too busy for active sleuthing, but information just happens to come her way. Another great addition to this cozy mystery series, settle in and enjoy reading Tea Cups and Carnage.
    • 4/5
      It’s a busy time for Jill, with the carnival in town, and for her detective boyfriend, when a murder takes place. So much happens in this tale, from missing bank deposits, to a reckless motorcyclist, to estranged sisters, to a shop owner’s mysterious absence, to a beating, and to a murder. Jill decides not to investigate this time, but just can’t help changing her mind. The story is delightful not only for the intricate mystery, but for watching the characters go about their everyday lives, filled with normal and not-so-normal problems. This is a fast-paced treat for cozy readers.
    • 3/5
      I read a good book recently, y'all — Tea Cups and Carnage by Lynn Cahoon. Let me tell you a little about it.

      Tea Cups and Carnage is the seventh book in the Tourist Trap Mystery series. I can attest to the fact that Tea Cups and Carnage can be read as a standalone, as this is the first Tourist Trap Mystery I have read. The main mystery, centering around Kathi and the murder, is interesting and easy to follow. There is a secondary mystery, concerning a missing check, that is also interesting.

      The continuing characters' backstories are explained enough that I know who's who. I like Jill (main character and narrator), her co-workers at Coffee, Books, and More, and her boyfriend Greg, a police detective.

      I'm a little confused, though, about why Jill feels she "must step in to clear" the suspect. To me, that's rather insulting to Greg and his ability as a detective. Also, I thought the sections concerning the festival and the library fundraising event were a little draggy.

      These are totally my opinions, however. I suspect that anyone who has read the first six Tourist Trap books will love Tea Cups and Carnage. Also, if you were to start at the beginning of the series and read each book, I suspect that you will love Tea Cups and Carnage.

      I like Tea Cups and Carnage by Lynn Cahoon, and grant it Three Kitties.


      Note: I received a complimentary copy of Tea Cups and Carnage in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are 100% my own.

      Originally published on my blog at Jane Reads.
    • 5/5
      This is the seventh installment in the Tourist Trap Mystery Series. Jill Gardner owns the Coffee/Book Store in South Cove California and is also very involved in the Business Owners Group. This is the second book in this series that I have read, but there is no problem following or understanding the story. I am definitely going to go back to the beginning of this series to catch up on the lives of Jill, Aunt Jackie, Sadie and the rest of the characters we meet.It’s summertime in South Cove, California and everyone is getting ready for the Summer Festival on the beach. This is a big deal to the tourist town and Jill is going to open her new Food Truck on the beach for the festival. As well as the festival, there is a new shop owner in town. Kathi Corbin, former beauty queen and belle from Texas, is opening a tea shop to sell tea sets and tea called "Tea Hee" across the street from the Coffee/Book Store. Sadie, Jill and Aunt Jackie are also working hard on a fundraiser for the school library so they have a lot on their plates to juggle. When the $3000.00 cheque from the town to cover the rental for the fundraiser turns up missing, Jill and Aunt Jackie are worried it could be one of their trusted employees with their hand in the till.The problem with festivals, is they sometimes bring in the wrong type of people and unfortunately, a couple of guys on motorcycles show up in South Cove and cause problems with their dangerous driving. When Aunt Jackie gets hurt and one of the motorcycle guys ends up dead, the mystery begins. It’s not long before Jill realizes the mystery surrounds Kathi when her sister shows up looking for a job the evidence in the murder points towards Kathi. Jill, is dating police detective Greg King, and he has asked her to keep her nose out of his investigations and they will get along just fine. In the past Jill has put herself in danger on more than one occassion. Can she keep her promise to Greg to stay out of his investigation? Will she end up putting herself of someone else in danger?I have really enjoyed both books I have read in this series. I like how the relationships of the co-workers, friends, relatives and of course Jill and Greg, fit together. They are fun, respectful and love to help each other. The romance between Jill and Greg is nice and is not overpowering in the story. It is interesting to see them interact and I am looking forward to seeing their relationship progress at a steady pace. There are other romantic relationships in the story, but again, they are natural and normal, not sweep you off your feet. The culprit in this story was very different than what I would expect in a cozy mystery, but it was interesting and fit nicely. The way all the ends were pulled together was a nice surprise. I am looking forward to my next visit to South Cove, California. I recommend this story to cozy mystery lovers as well as those who like to travel to small towns for that special ambience.I received a copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      Returning to South Cove always makes me wish I could plan to be a tourist there too. With a diverse business district, a tuned in chamber and restaurants galore, it seems to be the perfect fit for any vacation. Newcomers to town, who are also sisters, create the mystery this time. Kathi plans to open a tea shop and instead of worrying about the effect on her own coffee sales, Jill explores carrying a variety of Kathi's tea. Jill's boyfriend Greg, although not completely in favor of her sleuthing, doesn't come down to hard on her either. With Jill's aunt, co-workers and fellow business owners rounding out this cast of wonderful characters it doesn't take long to feel right at home again. The continuity between the stories is excellent. I also liked the cameo by Cat Latimer, who will be the heroine in Cahoon's new series this fall.
    • 3/5
      Tea Cups and Carnage by Lynn Cahoon is the seventh book in A Tourist Trap Mystery series. Jill Gardner lives in South Cove, California and owns Coffee, Books, and More (CBM). It is a shop that sells coffee, treats, and books (she combined two things she loves and enjoys). Jill is getting ready for the Summer Beach Blast Party that the town is hosting. CBM will have their mobile coffee annex at the beach which will stretch their staff thin (she really should have hired more help). There is a new business in town. Kathi Corbin is from Melaire, Texas (a small town) and opening a store called Tea Hee. The men in town are fascinated by Kathi and her Southern accent. Things are looking up until a motorcycle riding man starts causing havoc around town. The police keep trying to catch him, but they have not succeeded. Aunt Jackie ended up hurting her ankle trying to avoid being hit by this maniac. Then a woman is going around to the various shops looking for a job. Ivy Corbin has followed her sister to South Cove from Texas (she is supposed to be taking care of their father). There is evidently difficulty between the sisters. Then the police are called out to a dead body at The Coastal Inn. At first they do not know his identity, but, after a little investigating, they find out that it is Daryl Corbin (another Corbin). He is a cousin to the sisters. Something smells fishy in South Cove and it is not from the nearby ocean. When Kathy ends up at the top of the suspect list, Jill tries to clear her name. Kathi seems to be running from her past, and it has caught up with her in South Cove. Jill’s boyfriend, Greg King (and South Cove Police Detective) does not like her investigating (even though it usually helps his case). Jill is also having an issue with CBM. A check for the library event that Jill helping organize goes missing. The bank knows it has been cashed, but they are unable to provide any further information at this time. In the meantime, Jill is worried and looks into the matter. Could one of her loyal employees taken the check? It is going to be a busy week in South Cove. Join Jill and her friends for another adventure in Tea Cups and Carnage!Tea Cups and Carnage was a cute story. It is easy to read and had a good flow. The mystery, though, was simple and easy to solve (I wanted it to be more complicated). I also did not understand why Jill would accuse her loyal employees of taking the check. There is a perfectly logical explanation for the missing check staring her in the face (spoiler), but it does not seem to occur to Jill. There were several things happening in the book (too much). I did not mention everything (yes, there is more). The novel was a little all of the place. It needed more focus (and not on the check). The mystery was shoved in the background in this novel instead of being center stage. I give Tea Cups and Carnage 3 out of 5 stars. I will be reading the next book in A Tourist Trap Mystery series when it comes out (a writer can have an off book now and then). I do hope that Lynn Cahoon gives her characters more than cheesecake in the next novel (there was quite a bit of it in Tea Cups and Carnage). I believe Coffee, Books, and More needs a variety of treats for its customers!I received a complimentary copy of Tea Cups and Carnage from NetGalley (and the publisher) in exchange for an honest evaluation of the book.
    • 4/5
      South Cove is preparing for a summer weekend festival as well as welcoming a new member to their business community. Jill from Coffee,Books & More will be using their mobile facilities for the first time in town by the beach to garner the sales from the festival goers.The festival seems to have brought some unwholesome people to town including a biker who nearly runs down Aunt Jackie. Her injuries cause a bit of a snafu for the staffing of the coffee shop as well as the Food truck. At the same Jill has run into a dilemma due to a missing check which has been cashed and the money is not in her account. An unknown visitor's murder seems to be connected to the new Businesswoman, but Jill has promised not to get involved - SURE!I really love this series - the characters are so realistic and fun. I'd love to get a chance to go to CB&M and I don't even drink coffee!