Tag: Peak’s Point

Title: A Final Brush With Murder
Author: Daisy Belle
Series: Peak’s Point Cozy Mystery Club
Location: Peak’s Point
Main Character: Fiona
Other Characters: Ursula, Brenda, Iris, Sherrif Jack, Nathaniel, Harold, Tom, Martha, Eliza, Martin, Cooper
Pets: Pip & Watson
Rating: 4

“If it’s in cursive and tied with ribbon, it’s probably important.”

Daisy Belle offers another delightful installment in her Peak’s Point Cozy Mystery Club series with A Final Brush with Murder. In this second book, readers are immersed in a quaint town filled with secrets, intriguing clues, and a heartfelt heroine determined to uncover the truth.

Fiona’s latest sleuthing adventure blends quaint charm with keen intuition. When she joins a new calligraphy class and her instructor is found dead, Fiona—accompanied by her loyal dogs Watson and Pip—must navigate yarn-themed clues, cryptic notes, and gossip-laden suspects to unravel the latest murder mystery in Peak’s Point.

The author captures the charm of small-town life, featuring quirky residents and a slow-burning romance with Sheriff Jack. Although some twists felt predictable and the pacing lagged in the middle, the emotional warmth and playful tone more than compensate for these flaws. I particularly enjoyed the dog’s antics, especially those of Pip. For me, dogs always enhance the enjoyment of a cozy mystery.

If you love slow-burn, small-town cozy mysteries that feature crafting, loyal dogs, friendships, and a resourceful heroine who knits her way to the truth, then you’ll enjoy this series.

“The answer lies where the past crumbles into ash, where the old meets the discarded.”

Happy Reading!

Title: The Blackmailer’s Murder
Author: Daisy Belle
Series: Peak’s Point Cozy Mystery #1
Location: Peak’s Point
Main Character: Finola
Other Characters: Tom, Jack, Martha, Iris, Becky, Harold, Roger, Sara, Ben, Zita
Pets: Watson & Pip
Rating: 4.5

The Blackmailers Murder is an excellent introduction to the Peak’s Point Cozy Mystery Series. From the very first page, I was captivated by the charming protagonist and her loyal dog, Watson, as I always enjoy stories featuring dogs. The small-town setting and quirky characters infused the story with warmth and intrigue.

Fiona inherits her aunt’s Bed & Breakfast and is getting ready for the grand opening. But when she discovers a dead body of a local developer, everything goes awry!

The author’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, allowing readers to easily visualize the scenes and connect with the characters. The pacing is perfect, and I often found myself eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth. I appreciated how the author seamlessly blended humor, suspense, and heartwarming moments. The grand reopening of the Bed and Breakfast, the mysterious death, and the ensuing investigation were all beautifully executed.

Although I found the plot skillfully crafted with twists and turns that kept me guessing, the ending didn’t deliver the surprises I had hoped for. The buildup led to a climactic moment, but when the killer was revealed, it felt less surprising than expected; I anticipated a bigger revelation.
That said, I did enjoy the book—it was definitely a page-turner. However, I wish the identity of the killer had been more surprising.

Happy Reading!