Brewing Trouble

Wendy Meadows

Aug 2024 · Majestic Owl Publishing LLC

About this ebook

His death was no accident… and now she’s next in line to die.

When local brewer Bernie Brewster is found dead in his own vat of award-winning craft bitter, all eyes are on his mysterious new bride – and the sole beneficiary of his will – Cherry Picker. Accused of being a murderous gold-digger and hounded by Bernie’s family, Cherry quickly finds herself tangled up in a struggle to prove her innocence. But with a killer still lurking, she knows that if she doesn’t act fast, she’ll become the next victim.

Cherry is guarding a secretive past… and the only way she can clear her name is to unmask the killer herself. Faced with unravelling a complex family with jealous rivalries and dark secrets, she discovers that Bernie’s killer may be closer to home than she thought.

Everybody in Bernie’s family has a reason to want him dead – and to solve this mystery, Cherry will need more than a few tricks up her sleeve…

Can Cherry prove her innocence and save Bernie’s prize brewery from the clutches of a murderer? Or will the killer catch up to her before she can find the truth?

Step into a fun and exciting who-dun-it with tons of twists and turns that are sure to keep you guessing. Perfect for anybody who loves suspense-fueled cozy mysteries with larger-than-life characters and lovable woman sleuths, the first book in the Cherry's Cozy Capers series is an enjoyable read that you won’t want to miss!

Ratings and reviews

I've read a lot of books written by Wendy Meadows; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the first book in the Cherry’s Cozy Capers Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Cherry trying to prove her innocence after she inherits the local bar when the owner Bernie is murdered.

What an eclectic group of characters to follow along as the clues unfold to find out who done it. There are so many twists and turns that it keeps you guessing until the end. There is a little bit of humor as well. Good read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a fast paced and heart rendering cozy murder mystery with an array of intriguing characters each holding secrets tight and full of resentment keeping you wandering what's behind their thoughts and closed minds holding you in suspense while a plot full of intrigue, family animosity,hidden pasts, unanswered questions, shoddy police work, a determined widow and a murderer at large. A heroine, the widow Cherry is running out of time trying to find out how murdered her husband and why. This mystery will have your little grey cells working overtime trying to figure out who did the dirty deed. Acquire " Brewing Trouble " a new series to enjoy, I hope you enjoy it as much as have. Kat. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Wendy Meadows is a USA Today bestselling author whose stories showcase women sleuths. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor series, Sweet Peach Bakery series, and Alaska Cozy series, to name a few. She lives in the “Granite State” with her husband, two sons, two mini pigs and a lovable Labradoodle. Combining all of the gripping twists and turns of a classic who-dun-it with lovable sleuths in gorgeous small-town backdrops. Wendy's page-turning reads are perfect for cozy mystery fans everywhere. Visit her site: wendymeadows.com