I must confess - I didn't like this book as much as I like books 1 and 2. The
pacing of the book was different, a little bit slower, than the first two books. I
didn't become immersed or completely engaged in Honey-Baked Homicide
like I did with the first two books in the series. This doesn't mean I hated the
book by any means. I actually enjoyed it - a lot - just not as much as The
Calamity Cafe or Silence of the Jams.
I enjoyed the storyline and the plot of Honey-Baked Homicide does pull the
reader along on a wild tale of murder and suspense. The descriptions of the
world in Winter Garden were vivid and I felt like I was right there in the middle
of the town and involved in the investigation. The dialogue between all of the
characters was believable and well done. I enjoyed the interactions between
Amy and Ryan and like the pace the author is using to build up a potential
relationship.
The book is full of suspense with twists and turns around every corner. There
are so many suspects, from within the town and from other cities, to choose
from. The author does a great job disguising the murderer and the motive
along with everything else related to the mystery. I recommend the Down
South Cafe Mystery series and suggest you start with Book 1. You'll get to
know the key players before meeting them again in Honey-Baked Homicide.
I truly hope we do get another few books in the series. Amy and her
wonderful town have so much more to share with the readers.