Apple Cider Slaying

6 stars!
I have fallen in love with these characters and Blossom Valley! I love the way that Winnie and Colton's relationship is developing. The murderer was a total surprise. I had only gotten about half the reason for the murder.
But my favorite part was the emotions. Everything Winnie felt and experienced was very natural. I felt those things along with her. The emotions seemed real and pure. It really made me fall in love with the character.

Julie Anne Lindsay has quickly become one of my “must read” authors as she never fails to deliver a wonderful story. This one is no exception. Winnie is running Smythe Orchard with her grandmother and they have decided it's time to expand. They are going to get a loan from the bank and keep the orchard open all year long and do Christmas at the Orchard as well. They will give sleigh rides, have customers sample their apple cider and play some games.

Everything goes horribly wrong though when a neighbour is found dead on their property and Winnie's grandmother is suspected of killing her. Winnie starts her own investigation, much to the annoyance of the local sheriff, to clear her grandmother's name.

The characters and town are all well thought out and this has all the cozy feels you are looking for in a Christmas cozy. Definitely a 5 star read!