Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, originally hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea and now hosted by I’d Rather Be at the Beach; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today’s feature is Eaves of Destruction (e-book, a fixer-upper mystery), by Kate Carlisle: Murder is on the to-do list when construction contractor Shannon Hammer looks for a killer in the fifth Fixer-Upper Mystery…
Intro: I really love my job. But I’ve got to admit, some days are better than others.
I’ve been working on construction sites since I was eight years old and my father started taking my sister, Chloe, and me to work with him. Our mom had died a month earlier and it just made sense for Chloe and me to hang out with Dad after school instead of going home to a big, sad, empty house.
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Teaser: Jane flashed me a coy smile. “Well, actually, next year I was thinking we could have a DIY project booth. You could be in charge, demonstrating how to do simple construction projects…” (p. 57).
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Synopsis: At the annual Victorian Home and Garden Tour, Lighthouse Cove, California’s premier contractor, Shannon Hammer, realizes that the competition is about to turn deadly….
Shannon is in high demand among rival homeowners, who will do anything to win Best in Show. One-upmanship and even espionage break out among neighbors, construction crews, decorators, and landscapers. Thanks to several new hires, Shannon is sure she can handle the extra load—until murder throws a wrench in the works.
The small town’s corrupt building inspector is found dead on one of Shannon’s jobsites, and soon plenty of suspects are coming out of the woodwork. When another body is discovered, Shannon calls on her team of close friends and devilishly astute thriller writer Mac to help her nail down the details and build a case against the killer before the door shuts on someone else—for good.
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I love a good cozy, and I became interested in this series after watching episodes on Hallmark’s Movies & Mysteries. What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
I don’t think that I’ve ever come across a fixer-upper cosy before. I’m interested to learn a bit more.
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It’s a new-to-me genre, too; I’m a big fan of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and one series is based on this book. Thanks for visiting, Cleo.. Enjoy your pick!
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I love a good cozy too. This one sounds good. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. My Teaser is from a YA title, The Hazel Wood.
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Thanks for visiting, Laura, and I’m really looking forward to the book, since I love the Hallmark series based on the Fixer-Upper books.
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This one does sound good. I’ll be adding it to my stack. This week I have A Mortal Likeness by Laura Joh Rowland – a historical mystery from my review stack. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am so ready to have a great year of books! Enjoy yours!
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I love watching shows about fixer uppers! To find it in a cozy is awesome! Adding this to my my cozy challenge now!
My TT from Better Homes And Corpses
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Thanks, Laura, I’m very excited about this one! Ready to start it today.
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I’d keep reading for sure! I saw this series a while back and thought about reading it since I watch a lot of fixer upper tv shows.
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Thanks, Vicki, I had to get it when I realized that it was one of the books on which the Hallmark movies was based. Can’t wait to read it!
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I visualize matchstick toy houses for demo. Fun teaser.
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Definitely! Sounds like fun. Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey, and enjoy your pick.
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I won this book in a giveaway and I’m really excited about it. I love the teasers and I loved Carlisle’s other cozy mystery series so I have high hopes for this one.
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Thanks, Katherine, it’s good to know that there are more books from the author. Enjoy!
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I love fixer upper shows. No doubt I’d like this book. I didn’t know Hallmark Movies & Mysteries had books!
My TT from Chocolate Kisses and Love Filled Wishes
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So do I, Charlie, although I don’t watch them much anymore. I love reading books based on concepts of renovation and interior design. Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like a great read. I get hooked on those fixer upper shows!
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Thanks, Nise, I am a big fan of fixer-upper books and shows, too.
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I can see why you are enjoying this one so much – the backstory sounds beguiling and I hope the ending is thoroughly satisfying. Thank you for visiting my site, Laurel:).
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Thanks, Sarah, I’m really enjoying this one. So far it’s a fast-paced read with interesting characters.
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Let’s hope all your reads are as much fun during 2018!
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Yes, I would def keep reading further!
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Thanks, Nina, I’m really enjoying it. I was in the mood for a good cozy.
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Sounds like a cozy mystery I would keep reading! It looks like a perfect book for a snow day inside!
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Thanks for visiting, Kristyn…it was definitely a captivating cozy, and I loved it.
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