Devi Nair
🎧 Listened in audio 📢 Narrated by Philip Battley ⏱ Duration: 7 hours 🏷️ Publisher: Tantor Media 📅 Published: November 1, 2023 🔎 Genre: Cozy Mystery
All Addison wanted was to be a supportive community member. Instead? Boom. Body. Public setting. Maximum chaos. Honestly, at this point, Milverton should just add “frequent murder site” to its tourism brochure.
I’m absolutely falling in love with Milverton and its residents: the nosy coffee shop owner, the prim librarian, and, of course, Kevin the cat, who manages to steal every single scene he’s in. But the real showstopper here is Addison himself. After reading countless cozy mysteries led by fearless female sleuths (and loving them), Addison’s perspective feels like a refreshing shift.
He’s witty without being obnoxious, determined without being reckless, and in this second installment, you can feel his growth. He’s more self-assured, more strategic, and more willing to trust his people. Even when that means butting heads with Sergeant Jake Murphy, the slow-burn romance that has me fully invested.
G.B. Ralph balances humor, affection, and intrigue effortlessly. Addison is sharper, braver, and more confident than in book one, and that growth shows beautifully. He’s not just solving crimes; he’s putting down roots in Milverton, whether he admits it or not. That slow-burn romance with Jake is still deliciously drawn out. This audiobook was pure cozy perfection, with just enough bite.
Would I recommend it? If you love cozy mysteries with heart, slow-burn romance, found family energy, and a sleuth who feels like a breath of fresh air in the genre, this is absolutely one to add to your TBR. The audiobook narration by Philip Battley adds warmth and personality to every character, making Milverton feel vividly alive. This series has officially taken over my cozy mystery heart. If you’re new to the Milverton Mysteries, start with Death at the Dog & Duck and make your way here. You’ll see why I’m smitten.
🎧 Listened in audio 📢 Narrated by Philip Battley ⏱ Duration: 7 hours 🏷️ Publisher: Tantor Media 📅 Published: November 1, 2023 🔎 Genre: Cozy Mystery
All Addison wanted was to be a supportive community member. Instead? Boom. Body. Public setting. Maximum chaos. Honestly, at this point, Milverton should just add “frequent murder site” to its tourism brochure.
I’m absolutely falling in love with Milverton and its residents: the nosy coffee shop owner, the prim librarian, and, of course, Kevin the cat, who manages to steal every single scene he’s in. But the real showstopper here is Addison himself. After reading countless cozy mysteries led by fearless female sleuths (and loving them), Addison’s perspective feels like a refreshing shift.
He’s witty without being obnoxious, determined without being reckless, and in this second installment, you can feel his growth. He’s more self-assured, more strategic, and more willing to trust his people. Even when that means butting heads with Sergeant Jake Murphy, the slow-burn romance that has me fully invested.
G.B. Ralph balances humor, affection, and intrigue effortlessly. Addison is sharper, braver, and more confident than in book one, and that growth shows beautifully. He’s not just solving crimes; he’s putting down roots in Milverton, whether he admits it or not. That slow-burn romance with Jake is still deliciously drawn out. This audiobook was pure cozy perfection, with just enough bite.
Would I recommend it? If you love cozy mysteries with heart, slow-burn romance, found family energy, and a sleuth who feels like a breath of fresh air in the genre, this is absolutely one to add to your TBR. The audiobook narration by Philip Battley adds warmth and personality to every character, making Milverton feel vividly alive. This series has officially taken over my cozy mystery heart. If you’re new to the Milverton Mysteries, start with Death at the Dog & Duck and make your way here. You’ll see why I’m smitten.