Murder in the Marigolds

Dale Mayer

May 2021 · Lovely Lethal Gardens (eBook Series) Book 13 · Valley Publishing Ltd.

About this ebook

Riches to rags … Chaos has never been so supreme … Now a suspect herself … No calm in sight …

Being a suspect in the murder of her ex-lawyer is not the fun Doreen thought it would be. And, of course, she’s been ordered to stay away from the case, … but she can’t help being interested. So she enlists Mack’s brother, Nick—her new lawyer—to help.

Mack’s first priority is to clear Doreen as a suspect. No one in their right mind would seriously believe she’d done the deed, of course. … But, the fact is, she had both motive and opportunity, so clearing her of suspicion isn’t the walk in the park that Mack would like it to be. Especially not when she insists on sticking her nose into his case, where it doesn’t belong.

And just when Doreen is certain things can’t get any worse, answering her doorbell shows her that this nightmare has just started. Who just walked into her life? None other than her soon-to-be-ex-husband, … Mathew …

cozy mystery; riches to rags; clean romance; animal mystery; cat and dog; mystery; Female sleuth; back yard mystery; Mystery; Animals; Parrots; Birds; Fun; amateur sleuths; mysteries with dogs; mysteries with Cats; Clean and wholesome;

Ratings and reviews

Doreen is still recovering from her last mystery when another one hits home. Robin was her lawyer of questionable ethics and now has been found dead in Doreen's town. Mack has the job of questioning Doreen as he doesn't want her to be uncomfortable with someone else doing it. Since her new lawyer Nick (Mack's brother) has been starting proceedings in the still ongoing divorce, apparently it has stirred some trouble? So her newest adventure begins. So while Doreen needs to prove her innocence, she also needs to know Mack is just doing his job. When her almost ex husband shows up in town offering a renewed friendship the mystery grows. Doreen is determined to find the killer with the help of her three constant companions, Mugs, Thaddeus and Goliath. Nan tries to help too with pound cake no less. This ongoing tale continues to be delightful as we get to know each person even better. Great reading for bedtime or anytime at all. Doreen, you really need a cookbook. On second thought, maybe not, since Mack is around to help on that level too!

Murder in the Marigolds is the 13th book in the Lovely Lethal Gardens alphabet series. The book starts with the cops showing up at Doreen’s house asking if she has an alibi for the previous night. She cannot believe Mack her friend and a local cop thinks she could have killed someone. Mack tells her he is just doing his job and must clear her so they can look for the other suspects. Whenever there is a mystery, Doreen cannot resist trying to solving it, usually ending up with putting her life in danger. This is case is no exception. I like that the stories are starting to focus on the characters just as much as it does on the murder mysteries. As Doreen thinks about the life she gave up and the life she is living now. Doreen begins to see that Mack may like her as more than a friend. The question I have is, what will she do about it. I am looking forward to the next book to see how the relationship proceeds. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is yet another thoroughly delightful cozy mystery in this always looking forward to the next entry series. Doreen and company are back and this time the situation she finds herself in is quite dire and the personal stakes are even higher. I'm always beyond thrilled to return for a visit with these beloved characters and work the case with Doreen and her menagerie of animal pals. It's a bit cute, a whole lot fun and just the right amount of suspenseful. I loved that we got a deeper look at Doreen's past and what felt like the perfect nudge to (hopefully) move Mack and Doreen's relationship in the right direction. I am posting an independent, impartial review.