My Review
Courtney Kelly owns a fairy garden shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. She also can see fairies - and has a little fairy friend named Fiona. When one of her gardening group friends is murdered, and then another dies the same way, she immediately works - with a little fairy help - to solve the mystery.
I wanted to read this book because I love cozy mysteries and I find the Fairy Garden Mystery series delightful!
There is so much to like about this book. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming setting, combining small town charm and a beach. Courtney is a likable protagonist, and I also liked her relationships with her friends, father, boyfriend, cat Pixie, and fairy friends.
Courtney, the daughter of a retired police detective, is a natural amateur detective. I especially enjoyed reading about her deductive process which includes using a white board to list clues. The mystery is well paced with quite a few strong suspects.
I recommend A Twinkle of Trouble for fans of cozy mysteries ... and especially for readers who enjoy a little whimsy like the fairy storyline in this series. Gardening enthusiasts will also love the garden details!
Book Synopsis
Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . .Author Bio
Agatha Award-winning author Daryl Wood Gerber is best known for her nationally bestselling mysteries, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries and Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense including the well received The Son’s Secret, Girl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams series. Recently Daryl, who loves a challenge, published a Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. You can learn more on her website: https://darylwoodgerber.com
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Giveaway
Thank you for the lovely review. I'm so happy you enjoyed the book and all the magical elements of the story. I hope your readers feel the same. ~ Daryl Wood Gerber
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