This week's book is Bloom and Doom by Beverly Allen. I actually won the book in a contest back in April, but I'm finally now getting it read.
This is the first in a series centered around a florist who specializes in bridal bouquets and the language of the flowers she uses. Of course, it is a murder mystery series, so a dead body has to drop. So far, I'm really enjoying it.
The book begins with:
"White roses symbolize innocence."
And from page 56:
When I opened my apartment door, Chester flew out. At least I think that's what happened. All I saw was a streak of gray fur.
I'm about a quarter of the way through and hope to hit the half way point today.
I haven't read this series but it looks entertaining. I like the 56 especially.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very entertaining book. Hope to get to it in a few minutes here.
DeleteSounds good. There are so many good cozy mystery series available now. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteToo many good cozy series - it's hard to keep up with them all.
DeleteSo far, this has been my favorite new series for 2015 we a couple of others running very close. Miss you last week Mark!
ReplyDeleteThanks for missing me. So I'm curious, what are you runner up favorite series debuts of the year?
DeleteI love cozy mysteries and I love dogs. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Actually, that happens to be a cat this time around.
DeleteThe 56 sounds really interesting :P I haven't heard about it but I'll check it out :)
ReplyDeleteHere's my Book Beginning:
http://bookmaniacreviews.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-beginnings-on-friday-1-origin-by.html
And Friday 56:
http://bookmaniacreviews.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-friday-56-1-obsidian-by-jennifer-l.html
Hope you enjoy if you decide to read it.
DeleteI hate it when pets get out of the house without "permission." This is a good description. My Friday Thoughts
ReplyDeleteI don't have any pets, but I have friends who do, and it's always such an issue if they escape.
DeleteThis book sounds so cute. I do like cozies.
ReplyDeleteENJOY!!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
It's been a very enjoyable cozy mystery. You should definitely check it out.
DeleteI bet the person is not so innocent though if in a cozy... lol... hope its a good one!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Actually, in this case, the person was fairly innocent. It would be a huge shock if they came back into the story to be the killer.
DeleteWouldn't be a good cozy without a cat or dog would it? I love these cozy myseries. The colorful covers and quirky titles always hook me. This is on my reading list.
ReplyDeleteHere is my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/08/22/the-friday-56-33-thunder-moon-by-lori-handeland/
It does seem like a pet is a requirement of a cozy. I love a good pun, so the titles are wonderful in my opinion.
DeleteChester must be the cat.
ReplyDeleteGot it in one!
DeleteAnd I thought white roses were for mourning.
ReplyDeleteMight be a dual meaning of the rose. This book has presented several flowers that have more than one meaning.
DeleteIt's been very enjoyable.
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