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Mystery at the Inn by Carolyn Aarsen Review

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I pray today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful you chose to take the time to drop on by The Preppy Book Princess today.

Over the past couple of years, I've been (slowly) working my way through the multi author Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series, and I always find these titles to be a breath of fresh air from the crazy times we're currently living in.

If you'd like to check out my reviews of some of the previous title in the series, you can do so using the links below:

Back Home Again

Going to the Chapel

Recipes and Wooden Spoons

Hidden History

Winter Wonders

Home for the Holidays

Slices of Life

Something Old, Something New

We Have This Moment

All in the Timing

The Price of Fame

Prayers, Paws and Providence

Tempest in a Teapot

The Spirit of the Season


Otherwise, keep on reading down below for today's full review.


Mystery at the Inn by Carolyn Aarsen:



Source: Library

Publisher: Guideposts

Publication Date: September 1st, 2010

Genre: Christian Fiction/Small Town Series

Series: Tales from Grace Chapel Inn


Synopsis:


With their first-ever murder mystery weekend at the Grace Chapel Inn, the Howard sisters get the whole town involved but who will solve the case? The month of October brings thrills, chills, and excitement to the good people of Acorn Hill. The Howard sisters are holding their first ever murder mystery weekend at the inn to benefit a wonderful charity. With Aunt Ethel hamming up her role as the victim and various townspeople as suspects, the mystery promises to be hilarious as well as exciting. Who will solve the case? And why is Reverend Thompson spending so much time with the charity's coordinator? Come along on a weekend mystery adventure you will not soon forget!

(synopsis from goodreads)


My Review:

Every time I need a break from the craziness of the current times we're living in, I seem to find myself turning to a title in the multi author Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series. While I've enjoyed each of the stories I've picked up so far, Mystery at the Inn is definitely my new favorite.

The writing is cozy and atmospheric, the residents of Acorn Hill are a hoot as always, and the inn being the setting for a murder mystery themed dinner party added an interesting element that set it apart from the many titles before it. 

It was a sweet read that touches on the importance of grace, friendship and family. I love how these titles are always predictable in the sense that I know that everything will work out in the end, and sometimes those are the type of stories we all find ourselves needing every now and then.

Wonderful as always to visit with the Howard sisters at their beautiful bed and breakfast, and the fall setting was the perfect accompaniment. I'd definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a clean and cozy read, and I love that you can read this series out of order and still easily follow along.

Final Rating: 5/5.

Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)

This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photo does not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners. 


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