Devi Nair
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by: Philip Battley ā± Duration: 6 hours š·ļø Publisher: Tantor Media
Finally! A proper date for Addison and Jake, though leave it to G. B. Ralph to make a romantic hike turn into a homicide scene. A hike, a picnic, and unfortunatelyā¦ a corpse. Between Addisonās allergy meds and Jakeās unbothered calm, I was giggling before the investigation even started. The slowāburn spark between them continues to be delicious torture in an awkward, sweet, and so earned manner. And because this is Milverton and peace is never an option, Addison quite literally stumbles over his ex. Dead. After previously wishing him dead. In public. You cannot script worse luck.
Addison has really come into his own here. Heās sleuthing with confidence now, quick with comebacks and clever enough to dance around Jakeās ādonāt get involvedā rule. Mabelās meddling energy is back, the small-town charm never fades, and Ralphās blend of humor and warmth continues to hit just right. The NewāÆZealand setting feels like a character in itself with its lush, scenic, and occasionally murderous vibes.
And letās talk about the audiobook performance because Philip Battley deserves serious credit here. He brings Addison to full, dramatic, overthinking, antihistamine-fueled effect. The humor lands sharper. The emotional beats hit deeper. And Milverton? It stops being a setting and becomes an unforgettable destination. Between the chaotic busybodies, comforting baked goods, and that judgmental ginger cat, I would move there immediately. Murder risk accepted.
Now the real tragedy: this is the last released book so far. ām already counting down to JuneāÆ2026 for the next Milverton mystery. Until then, Iāll just have to replay Addisonās antics and sigh over Jakeās quiet charm one more time.
Would I recommend it? If you love cozy mystery audiobooks with small-town charm, queer slow-burn romance, sharp humor, and an amateur sleuth who cannot mind his own business, add this series to your TBR immediately. This installment feels confident, funny, and deeply comforting while still delivering a solid mystery.
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by: Philip Battley ā± Duration: 6 hours š·ļø Publisher: Tantor Media
Finally! A proper date for Addison and Jake, though leave it to G. B. Ralph to make a romantic hike turn into a homicide scene. A hike, a picnic, and unfortunatelyā¦ a corpse. Between Addisonās allergy meds and Jakeās unbothered calm, I was giggling before the investigation even started. The slowāburn spark between them continues to be delicious torture in an awkward, sweet, and so earned manner. And because this is Milverton and peace is never an option, Addison quite literally stumbles over his ex. Dead. After previously wishing him dead. In public. You cannot script worse luck.
Addison has really come into his own here. Heās sleuthing with confidence now, quick with comebacks and clever enough to dance around Jakeās ādonāt get involvedā rule. Mabelās meddling energy is back, the small-town charm never fades, and Ralphās blend of humor and warmth continues to hit just right. The NewāÆZealand setting feels like a character in itself with its lush, scenic, and occasionally murderous vibes.
And letās talk about the audiobook performance because Philip Battley deserves serious credit here. He brings Addison to full, dramatic, overthinking, antihistamine-fueled effect. The humor lands sharper. The emotional beats hit deeper. And Milverton? It stops being a setting and becomes an unforgettable destination. Between the chaotic busybodies, comforting baked goods, and that judgmental ginger cat, I would move there immediately. Murder risk accepted.
Now the real tragedy: this is the last released book so far. ām already counting down to JuneāÆ2026 for the next Milverton mystery. Until then, Iāll just have to replay Addisonās antics and sigh over Jakeās quiet charm one more time.
Would I recommend it? If you love cozy mystery audiobooks with small-town charm, queer slow-burn romance, sharp humor, and an amateur sleuth who cannot mind his own business, add this series to your TBR immediately. This installment feels confident, funny, and deeply comforting while still delivering a solid mystery.