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Take the Honey and Run - (A Bee Keeping Mystery) by Jennie Marts (Hardcover)
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- The town is all abuzz when a murder occurs in Jennie Marts' debut cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Amanda Flower.
- About the Author: Jennie Marts is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning books filled with love, laughter, and always a happily ever after.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: A Bee Keeping Mystery
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"As a successful mystery author, Bailey Briggs writes about murder, but nothing prepares her for actually discovering the dead body of the founder of her hometown of Humble Hills, Colorado. Bailey grew up at Honeybuzz Mountain Ranch and was raised by her beekeeping grandmother, Blossom Briggs, aka Granny Bee, and her two eccentric sisters, Aster and Marigold--which is why she drops everything to come home and help Granny Bee after a bad fall. A broken foot doesn't stop her grandmother from ruling The Hive, her granny's book club, or continuing to prepare and package her bee-inspired products. But when Bailey's grandmother's infamous "Honey I'm Home" hot spiced honey turns out to "bee" the murder weapon and her granny is now the prime suspect, Bailey has no choice but to use her fictional detective skills to help solve the murder and "smoke out" the real culprit. With the help of Bailey's witty bestie, a pair of meddling aunts, the feisty members of The Hive, and her computer-savvy daughter, this amateur sleuth is determined to solve the case. A malicious attack and an ominous threat reveal that someone wants Bailey to butt out of the investigation, but there's no way she's backing down. She must use her skills to uncover the truth and catch the clever culprit before her grandmother ends up bee-hind bars"--Book Synopsis
The town is all abuzz when a murder occurs in Jennie Marts' debut cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Amanda Flower. As a successful mystery author, Bailey Briggs writes about murder, but nothing prepares her for actually discovering the dead body of the founder of her hometown of Humble Hills, Colorado. Bailey grew up at Honeybuzz Mountain Ranch and was raised by her beekeeping grandmother, Blossom Briggs, aka Granny Bee, and her two eccentric sisters, Aster and Marigold--which is why she drops everything to come home and help Granny Bee after a bad fall. A broken foot doesn't stop her grandmother from ruling The Hive, her granny's book club, or continuing to prepare and package her bee-inspired products. But when Bailey's grandmother's infamous "Honey I'm Home" hot spiced honey turns out to "bee" the murder weapon and her granny is now the prime suspect, Bailey has no choice but to use her fictional detective skills to help solve the murder and "smoke out" the real culprit. With the help of Bailey's witty bestie, a pair of meddling aunts, the feisty members of The Hive, and her computer-savvy daughter, this amateur sleuth is determined to solve the case. A malicious attack and an ominous threat reveal that someone wants Bailey to butt out of the investigation, but there's no way she's backing down. She must use her skills to uncover the truth and catch the clever culprit before her grandmother ends up bee-hind bars.Review Quotes
Praise for Take the Honey and Run
"[A] well-done series 'bee-ginning.'"
--Kirkus Reviews "A 'couldn't put down' cozy read."
--Kings River Life Magazine "Perfect for anyone who loves a sweet, cozy murder mystery complete with delicious recipes at the end."
--Seattle Book Review, 5-star review "An impressively well crafted and distinctively original cozy mystery by an author with a complete mastery of the genre."
--Midwest Book Review, audiobook review "A delightful cozy debut oozing with natural sweetness . . . Entertaining, engaging and just plain good!"
--Wonder Women Sixty "Stylish, compelling, and highly imaginative. I love that Jennie Marts has ratcheted up the action to keep the rest of us cozy authors on our toes!"
--Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries "A honey of a cozy mystery filled with secrets, friendship . . . And a bee-fuddling murder that will keep you guessing."
--Diane A.S. Stuckart, New York Times bestselling author of cozy mysteries "A delicious new series you'll want to devour!"
--Leslie Langtry, USA Today bestselling author of the Merry Wrath Mystery series "As irresistible as a spoonful of honey, Take the Honey and Run charmed me from page one all the way to the twisty conclusion. Jennie Marts' humor and warmth are on full display in this sweet, suspenseful mystery. I loved the intergenerational friendships, smalltown mischief, family secrets, and hints of romance. Bring on the next installment--with an extra slice of honey cake, please!"
--Alicia Bessette, bestselling author of Smile Beach Murder and Murder on Mustang Beach "You'll love this hive of charming, feisty women and delight in the tasty way they catch more thieves with honey."
--Elle Brooke White, author of the Finn Family Farm Mystery series
About the Author
Jennie Marts is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning books filled with love, laughter, and always a happily ever after. She loves genre-mashups, and her books range from western romance to cozy mysteries but all have the charm and appeal of quirky small-town life. Living out her own happily ever after in the mountains of Colorado, she's addicted to Diet Coke, adores Cheetos, and believes you can't have too many books, shoes, or friends.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: A Bee Keeping Mystery
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Theme: Cozy, Culinary
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jennie Marts
Language: English
Street Date: July 18, 2023
TCIN: 87886076
UPC: 9781639103072
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-0032
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 1 year ago
Bailey Biggs has returned to her small town in Colorado to help her grandmother, who has recently broken her foot. But when she arrives, she finds Granny Bee yelling at the town’s founder. The next morning, she finds the man dead from his honey allergy, a jar of Granny Bee’s signature Hot Spiced Honey on his table. With the sheriff questioning Granny Bee, Bailey jumps in to figure out what really happened. Can she find a sweet killer? I’d heard lots of good things when this book came out, and I’m glad I finally got a chance to read it. The book jumps right in, and we met a group of characters at once. It took me a while to separate them all, but I was able to. The main characters are strong, and the suspects are good. The plot also started quickly, and it kept me buzzing from one suspect to the next until we reached the logical solution that wrapped everything well. The book was funny, although I do feel it got a little too zany at times. If this book finds you craving honey, you’ll be delighted in the six recipes at the end. If you enjoy cozies on the comedic side, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.
Debut of A Bee Keeping Mysteries!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 years ago
Take the Honey and Run by Jennie Marts is the debut of A Bee Keeping Mysteries. We get to meet Bailey Briggs and her daughter, Daisy. Bailey returns to her hometown of Humble Hills, Colorado. She was raised by her Granny Bee (aka Blossom Briggs) on Honeybuzz Mountain Ranch. The story has a cast of eccentric characters that includes Granny Bee and her two sisters, Aster and Marigold. Bailey arrives to find Granny Bee yelling at the mayor, Werner Humble (he should not have made a pass at her) and making a threat that she will soon regret. When the mayor is found dead with one of Granny Bee’s honey products nearby, Granny Bee becomes the prime suspect (of course). I was baffled as to why Sheriff Sawyer Dunn would let Bailey schlep around the crime scene. I know this is fiction, but it needs to be realistic. Evidence can be thrown out of court because a civilian was roaming around a crime scene (I do not care if Sawyer and Bailey used to canoodle). Bailey wastes no time in rallying the troops (aka her two aunts along with their book club—The Hive) and digging into the case. There are several suspects in the crime. The mayor was not a good guy. The sheriff just happens to be Bailey old high school boyfriend which leads to some awkward encounters. Bailey uses her knowledge of whodunits (she writes mysteries for a living) to prove Granny Bee’s innocence. Bailey points out details that the sheriff overlooks (is the man that bad at his job) and she manages to stay a step or two ahead of him throughout the case. During the course of Bailey’s investigation, there are (of course) some shenanigans that provide levity. Bailey and her bestie, Evie manage to get themselves into trouble often. The pair provide several laugh out loud moments. The mystery is one that can be solved before the solution is revealed. There is a secondary mystery regarding the identity of Daisy’s birth father. We will have to wait for the next A Bee Keeping Mystery for more details. I found Take the Honey and Run to be easy to read. It is a lighthearted story with plenty of humor. The food descriptions will have you salivating. Take the Honey and Run has all the bees a buzzing with a murdered mayor, a gregarious granny, a helpful Hive, surprising secrets, a clueless sheriff, and a busy Bailey.