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Written on Jul 17, 2019
Life has always been sweet on Georgia’s Peach Cove Island, but a case of murder has Marygene Brown down in the pits . . .
For generations, the women of the Brown family on Peach Cove Island have been known for their Southern sass and sweet homemade desserts at their beloved Peach Diner. Since their mother's passing two years ago, Marygene has been stuck in Atlanta while her sister Jena Lynn has been running the family business. Now Marygene has left her husband and returned to her hometown, where she can almost feel Mama's presence.
But all is not peachy back home. Marygene has barely tied on an apron when a diner regular drops dead at the counter. When it turns out the old man's been poisoned, Jena Lynn is led away in handcuffs and the family eatery is closed. Now, to save her sister and the diner, Marygene must find the real killer. With some startling assistance from her Mama's spirit, Marygene will be serving up a special order of just desserts . . .
Includes Seven Recipes from Marygene’s Kitchen!
- ISBN10 1496721454
- ISBN13 9781496721457
- Publish Date 28 May 2019
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 2 July 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Kensington Publishing
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 304
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9781496721457
Reviews
Baroness Book Trove
Written on May 14, 2019
Murder, suicide and land developers. What has happened to Peach Cove?
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young is absolutely fabulous. Marygene is a magnificent character with as many flaws as attributes. The setting of Peach Cove is refreshing and filled with cranky and caring citizens. I loved it all.
Marygene Brown
We start with Marygene returning home to Peach Cove at the end of a bad marriage. She feels as though she is back with her tail between her legs and everyone is staring. She is welcomed by numerous people that are glad that she is home. I love that small town atmosphere that is portrayed in the story.
Marygene’s dad is the sheriff, and still, she turns into our sleuth to help her sister who is accused of murder. Marygene doesn’t do everything alone though. She has the help of her friend from school, Betsy. The two of them can get themselves in some trouble that is for sure. Then she also has the help of her Mother’s ghost.
Likes
What I liked about Marygene is that even with everything going on she still takes time to speak with her friends and make sure that they are all doing as well as possible. She is also a fabulous cook and baker. Marygene wants to return to a normal life, working at her family's diner and fixing up her family’s home. No, dislikes for now.
Love Interests
Marygene’s possible love interests: Alex, a deputy who works for her brother and is also her former boyfriend. Then there is the reporter Calhoun who likes her, but she doesn’t feel the same. I liked that Marygene is taking some time to deal with her issues before jumping into another relationship before she is emotionally ready.
Mystery
The mystery is thrilling. It moves relatively fast with different things happening and multiple items going on, but you don’t know if these things are related until the reveal at the end. I had my suspicions about the culprit but not until a couple of chapters before Marygene is confronted with the answers.
5 Stars for Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young
My rating for Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young is five stars. I love this book so much that I practically finished it in one sitting. The combination of foods, southern charm and realistic characters makes this book such a joy to read. I can’t wait for the next book.
Did I mention that there are recipes at the back of the book? Well, there are, and those berry bars are definitely on my to-do list.
I recommend this book to all the cozy mystery readers out there.
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