I’m so excited to be a stop on the blog tour for author Kate Dyer-Seeley and her new release Natural Thorn Killer. This is the first book in her A Rose City Mystery series. She is also the author of the Pacific Northwest Mystery series. I have read all of that series and the books are wonderful.
Natural Thorn Killer (A Rose City Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
New Series
Kensington (March 27, 2018)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1496705136
Digital ASIN: B073NPHX8Z
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Synopsis:
Cut down among the flowers . . .
Britta Johnston might be a late bloomer, but after leaving her deadbeat husband and dead-end job, she’s finally pursuing her artistic passion at her aunt Elin’s floral boutique, Blooma, in Portland, Oregon. It’s on the banks of the Willamette, in a quaint district of cobblestone paths and cherry trees. The wine bar featuring Pacific Northwest vintages is a tasty bonus, offering another kind of bouquet to enjoy. But things aren’t as peaceful as they look.
For one thing, someone’s been leaving dead roses around–and a sleazy real estate developer who wants the waterfront property has put a big-money offer on the table. Then, after a contentious meeting of local business owners, he’s found on the floor of the shop, with Elin’s garden shears planted in his chest. And before the police decide to pin the crime on her beloved aunt, Britta will have to find out who arranged this murder . . .(Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. I enjoyed reading about the relationship between Britta and her aunt Elin. You can tell that they love each other very much and are happy to be reunited again. Elin is a real wiz with flowers and Britta is happy to be working with flowers again. Her life has taken a downward turn but she really wants to be happy again. It will be hard because she lost her confidence while she was married to her jerk of a husband, but she is determined to get it back. When, shortly after she arrives in Portland, a dead body is found, she realizes that she has to find the culprit before her aunt is sent away permanently.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy way. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book, I felt like I was right there in Portland being part of the community. Her descriptions of the flowers and creations that they made made me feel like I could smell them and see them in my mind’s eye. You can tell that the author knows a lot about flowers or she did a lot of research (I think she probably knows a lot about them). I also liked the flower tips included at the end of the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. If you like vivid descriptions and enjoy flowers, you will want to read this story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
Kate Dyer-Seeley aka Ellie Alexander writes multiple mystery series, all with a Pacific Northwest touch. She lives in the PNW with her husband and son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.
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There is a giveaway for this book, Prize – 1 Autographed Print Copy – U.S. ONLY. To enter, please leave a comment below. Please remember to leave you email so I can contact the winner. Don’t forget to leave your email. I will pick a random winner on Saturday, March 31st.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
March 26 – Jane Reads – GUEST POST, GIVEAWAY
March 27 – Writing Pearls – REVIEW
March 27 – Valerie’s Musings – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
March 28 – The Power of Words – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY
March 28 – StoreyBook Reviews – GUEST POST
March 29 – The Self-Rescue Princess – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
March 30 – MJB Reviewers – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY
March 31 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY
March 31 – Lisa Ks Book Reviews – GUEST POST, GIVEAWAY
April 1 – Texas Book-aholic – REVIEW
April 1 – Mysteries with Character – AUTHOR INTERVIEW, GIVEAWAY
April 2 – Brooke Blogs – CHARACTER GUEST POST, GIVEAWAY
April 3 – Moonlight Rendezvous – REVIEW, GUEST POST
April 3 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 4 – The Montana Bookaholic – REVIEW
April 4 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY
April 5 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW
April 5 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 6 – Laura’s Interests – SPOTLIGHT
mjbreviewers 
A new subject which is unusual. I like it very much.
I did too.
I thought this was a good start to a new series for this author as well.
Yeah,I thought so too. i really like her other series as well.
Thank you for your wonderful review and the information on “Natural Thorn Killer” by Kate Dyer-Seeley as well as being part of the book tour.
I have this book on my TBR list and would love the opportunity to read it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
Thanks and you’re welcome. Good luck.
Sounds like an interesting book. Great review.
Thanks Susan and thanks for stopping by.
I enjoyed your review and look forward to reading Natural Thorn Killer. Thanks for featuring it on your blog so I can add it to my TBR list!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Love Kate Dyer-Seeley and looking forward to this new series
It was a good one.
Nice review. I enjoyed this one too. As Betty mentioned, it has an unusual theme (floral) which is nice.
Thanks, I thought it was good.
I’d like to learn more about the care & design of flowers while enjoying a good mystery.
turtle6422@gmail.com
This book foots that bill.
I love anything that deals with plants in a cozy. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
This sounds like the great start to a new series. Looking forward to reading.
diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
It was a great start. Thanks for stopping by.
I like that Britta can be so creative at the floral shop. Sounds like a good new series! Thanks!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
It was a great start. Thanks for stopping by.
YAY – a new series! Sounds terrific and going on my wish list.
kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com
It was good. Thanks for stopping by.
Reblogged this on Hobby Reads.
Thanks for re-blogging.