Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Keeled Over at the Cliffside: A Delicious Seaside Cozy Mystery by Nancy Stewart! Today we are featuring a review of the first book in this brand new cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a gift box with a signed paperback, some fun stickers, a custom mug and a few other little things. Enter here!
Keeled Over at the Cliffside: A Delicious Seaside Cozy Mystery
Sandcliff Mysteries
1st in Series
Setting – California
Independently Published (August 15, 2024)
Number of Pages – 254
Kindle ASIN : B0D3CB8HH1
About the Book:
In the charming seaside town of Saltcliff on the Sea, Dahlia Vale’s life is about to take a dramatic twist. Leaving behind her monotonous job as a defense contractor, Dahlia inherits her late sister Daisy’s cozy inn and a new role as guardian to her spirited niece, Diantha. But Saltcliff holds more than just new beginnings; it hides whispers of past loves, local feuds, and a string of suspicious deaths that soon draw Dahlia into their depths.
Navigating her new life with the loyal Taco, her service dog, at her side, Dahlia stumbles upon secrets that Daisy left behind. The quaint Saltcliff Bed & Breakfast becomes center stage for these mysteries as Dahlia uncovers links between a controversial local chef’s death and her sister’s secretive gardening habits. As Dahlia delves deeper, aided by the astute Detective Owen Sanderson, she finds herself untangling a web of betrayal, blackmail, and hidden motives—all under the guise of serving the perfect morning scones to her guests.
With each chapter, Dahlia transitions from an outsider to a beloved figure in the community, piecing together clues with a charm only a true amateur sleuth could possess. Amidst the culinary delights and scenic walks on the beach, “Keeled Over at the Cliffside” crafts a tapestry of intrigue and murder, testing Dahlia’s wit and pulling her further into the heart of Saltcliff’s darkest secrets. Will Dahlia serve justice as adeptly as she serves her guests?
Step into the pages of this culinary cozy mystery, where every character has a story, and the truth is as layered as a well-baked pastry. Perfect for fans of a good puzzle and a great plate of food (or those who just love a loyal Labrador), this book promises to be a delicious read from start to finish.
Join Dahlia, Diantha, and Taco as they discover that even the most picturesque towns can hide the most sinister secrets.
My Review:
I do love starting a new cozy mystery series and Keeled Over at the Cliffside: A Delicious Seaside Cozy Mystery by Nancy Stewart was an enjoyable read!
The author does an excellent job introducing us to our main character, Dahlia, as well as all the other folks Dahlia meets when she moves to California to become the guardian of her tween niece. Each character is grieving the loss of Daisy in their own way and the author handles this grief with great care.
The setting is lovely and feels like a breath of fresh air for both the reader and Dahlia. I wished I could escape to their beautiful inn with rooms named after characters in literature.
Let’s certainly not forget to mention Taco, the service dog, who I wanted to reach through the pages to hug. He’s a wonderful addition to the story and a steadfast and true companion to Dahlia and readers.
The mystery was layered and I thought I had it all figured out, but only had half right! I loved that Dahlia got to work with a certain handsome detective. It was refreshing to see Dahlia make friends and come into her own, especially as her eye for the smallest details aided in the resolution of the mystery. There might even be a hint of possible romance for Dahlia? I’m hoping to learn more in book two!
A quick, fun read that cozy mystery lovers as well as dog lovers will enjoy!
About the Author:
Nancy Stewart is the cozy pen name of USA Today bestselling rom-com author Delancey Stewart. This is her first cozy mystery, despite being raised on a steady diet of Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie, and supplementing that in adulthood with mysteries and thrillers whenever possible. She writes from her home near Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her former Marine hubby and two teenage boys. And of course, her dog, Charlie Taco (who appears in her mystery series as Taco the service dog.)
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