Mayhem in Christmas River
Christmas River, Book 2

I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: AudiblePlus
Dates Read: 1/7/24 - 1/8/23
Stars: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Randye Kaye

The Characters:

Cinnamon Peters
Daniel
Warren (Cinnamon’s grandpa), Cinnamon’s BFF

The Story:

Mayhem indeed. So much drama and I enjoyed it all. I was able to deduce who the villain is, so I’m proud of me. We ended as we began and that makes me happy. I will definitely continue the series. ( )

I love this series! This is my third book I’ve read in it and the second book in the series. I would put this as both a cozy mystery and a romance. The romance isn’t all sappy though. It has an honesty to it.
It’s Christmas in July in Christmas River. There is parade and a play going on. Cinnamon and Daniel are together. Kara and John ... not so much. It’s a hot summer that gets hotter when an arsonist makes it their playground. With the arrival of a visiting woman things may be changing for one of the couples. The past, left unresolved, is fast becoming the present. Isn’t that just the way of it in real life too? What happened in your past, all the way back to childhood, affects who you are today. If anything is left unresolved you can bet on it bringing havoc into your life at some point. I think that is one of my favorite things about this series: the artful blending of fiction with how things play out in real life. The author does an amazing job with the blending turning it into a book that is as interesting as it is fun to read. Every time I had to put it down to do something, I had it on my mind. I love when characters won’t leave you alone! Speaking of the characters, there is a new dog in this one. Huckleberry is still on the scene but, being a shih tzu mom, I’m really hoping Mr Crawley is in future books too. I adore how Cinnamon volunteers at the animal shelter. Seeing how easy it is to volunteer warms my heart. A lot of times we think we are too busy to be able to make an impact. The author does great with showing us not only how easy it is but also how it benefits us too.
You can read out of order if you really want to. I started off with Silence of the Elves which was way out of order. I then had to read the series so I started with book 1. After reading the three, I would strongly suggest reading them in order. The romance, friendships and family are all things you want to read as they unfold. The mystery is complete, though, if that is all you want. Either way, get reading. I’m certain you will be hooked! ( )

There’s an arsonist in Christmas River, and everyone is on edge, especially those business owners involved with the Christmas in July celebration. Cinnamon is sad for her friends’ problems, and yet she has problems of her own in the romance department. There is plenty of action in this tale, and the mystery is a good one. The characters are likable and interesting, and the author packs a lot of story in a short amount of pages. ( )