Mistletoe and Mayhem (Paperback)

I love Sam and Annabelle and this book, the 4th in the series, did not disappoint! I love how much Annabelle loves Christmas and her eccentric personality. Unfortunately, the most wonderful time of the year is not holly and jolly. Time for Sam and Annabelle to join forces with Jordan (especially since the flu takes out the sheriff's department) and help him solve a murder.I listened to the audiobook and it was excellent and easy to follow along. This is the 4th of 6 books. While I am happy to have read it, I am sad knowing there are only 2 more left in the series.

I listened to the audible version of this very good story and fun series. I really enjoy the narrator's voice. The story is fast paced with great main characters and several quirky ones throughout the plot. The Christmas setting is well described and the Mrs. Claus murder mystery has a few twists keeping the story interesting. I look forward to reading the next in the series wondering what lies ahead for Sam. Each book in the series is a standalone however I am enjoying following all the main characters' journeys in each book.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This fun Christmas Cozy mystery is a great new chapter in the Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mystery series. Daytime diva Samantha Rathbone has built a new life in smalltown Heywood Arizona. Only her best friend knows who Sam Jones really is. When Mrs. Clause is murdered it looks like the Heywood Christmas festival may need to be cancelled. The author has added a cute twist to the usual coy plot. Everyone but our cute deputy is down with the flu.Instead of being told not to investigate, Sam is asked to help. This book is a quick read and just as much fun as the earlier books. Since there is a recap at the beginning, it can be read a s a stand alone. Readers will want to know that the last chapter of these books are always a lead in to the next mystery.

I enjoyed this book so much , that I'm planning on reading the next one. The writing and story is absolutely stunning.Well written Cozy Mystery just the way I like it.

"Mistletoe and Mayhem" is the 4th "Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries" by Carly Winter. They're all super quick reads but that doesn't deter from the story. I'm glad that despite their length there is some "time" between dead bodies. Other cozy mysteries that are short seem to have things happening within days of the previous book. That is not the case with these. I appreciate that. I also like that things are actually progressing with Sam's various relationships.