Evie Bloomfield here on lovely Mackinac Island and from the Cycle Path Mysteries. We all know not all weddings are created equal but to have the bride shoot the wedding planner may be a new one.
Okay, maybe he had it coming. Maybe he did forget to order the tables and chairs for the reception and went with picnic baskets and blankets for a sit on the lawn affair. Maybe he did forget to order the cake but he did scrounge up those cupcakes from Doud’s Market that weren’t too bad. And what about the good things? He ordered the best Champagne ever and lots of it.
Why did he remember the Champagne when he forgot everything else? Does it have to do with the dead guy on the docks who had a bottle of Champagne clutched in his hands? Does it have anything to do with the smuggling booze operation into Canada?
Not that the bride cares diddly about any of that all she wanted was a wedding to remember and a dead wedding planner with a musket ball in his chest is sure to make that happen.
But the upside of today is Killer Characters is launching Cozy Up To Summer Giveaway!!! It runs from now till August 15!! So don’t miss a day.
And today to kick off the event I’m giving away any book from my backlist and an adorable pair of Cat Socks. Everyone needs Cat Socks.
Just leave a comment on What is the best thing about cozy mysteries!! The characters? Locations? Communities? That they are a series? I’ll announce the winner tomorrow.
Thanks everyone for playing along!!
But the upside of today is Killer Characters is launching Cozy Up To Summer Giveaway!!! It runs from now till August 15!! So don’t miss a day.
And today to kick off the event I’m giving away any book from my backlist and an adorable pair of Cat Socks. Everyone needs Cat Socks.
Thanks everyone for playing along!!
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A mystery with a wedding as the central focus. I think along with mysteries that feature a class reunion, wedding murder mysteries are my favorite. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net
ReplyDeletehi Duffy, congrats n your new book :)
ReplyDeleteI love the characters! Cozy Mysteries are so much fun. And my cat Daisy said that I need a pair of those socks! lol Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI’m tied between the characters and all of the different settings.
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Hmmm, the characters and the locations are generally always good in a cozy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your newest release, Duffy!
Many thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Love the characters and the different locations. In a series, you see the characters evolve and you feel a part of the story after a while. patwalkerp(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe characters are what attract me and then the communities because of the characters within the communities. They add the dimension to the cozy mystery that I need to read the next one, and the next one, and the next one.... jmvarner50@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteCozies are my Calgon take me away... meet new people, new places, they save my sanity when feeling antsy....
ReplyDeleteI love everything about cozy mysteries! Love the settings, the fun mysteries and the characters.... they make it that much better! Thank you for this chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the crazy characters! (They are the cat's meow!)
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I love pretty much everything about cozy mysteries. The setting can catch my eye first, characters both people and pets keepe invested in the story. Theme, from recipes to camping tips pique my interest. Series is always a plus.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite cozies are those with interests of mine. I enjoy stories of New England where I live, of places where I've traveled, stories about food or beverages 😊 and cooking and baking, art, stories about places that I love to go, like the beach, but can't do that anymore, stories about clothing/ consignment shops, casinos/gambling, locations that I hope to visit, about books, and mentioning older folks or an older character like I am. In other words, I like a connection of some sort in my reading material.
ReplyDeleteThe cat socks are adorable. Just like you Duffy.😍
Thank you for the chance. If I we're ever lucky enough to win a book and the socks I believe other authors have my email if you don't have it. I can be found on FB as Cynthia Bayer Blain.
Take care.
Cynthia
Thanks for your generosity Duffy. Cozies are my favorite genre--they take me away for an escape to places I would never go (for the most part--there are places I've been and love).
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I think the characters in cozies are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteCoay mysteries are just wonderful reads and a few of the stray cats love to hang out but they are wild but the best thing is one of them had babies and we didn't know where she had them we thought one of my husbands sheds well last night we went outside and a little kitty ran under my car and the mama was on my husbands truck tire all hiding from our 2 pups. We love them and they know that 2 times a day there is homemade cat food out there for them they are the best.ptclayton2@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about cozy mysteries is solving the mystery. These books are done in a way where its not a "scary" mystery. The characters are fun! The pets or cooking or craft of the series is make it more comforting. Thanks for the chance to win! nerdsrgood@msn.com
ReplyDeleteI like the small town settings and the characters. Love those socks.
ReplyDeleteLove the light escapism without the extraneous gore and nudity but still challenging the brain to discover the who and why. And I adore wearing cat socks!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about cozy mysteries is that they are clean reads, with a sense of community, family, and friendship. I love the adorable Cat Socks! Thank you for this chance!
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I love everything about cozy mysteries! I especially love the ones that are set in small towns. I also really like the ones that center around holidays.
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I love 2 things best-first the community. I feel in many series that I can't wait to read a new book because I want to see the people again. But also what is left out. I don't need graphic descriptions of murder or sex and am pleased when this can be left to me to imagine as I can.
ReplyDeleteThe characters, particularly the secondary characters, make a cozy series for me. I've read several cozies with good plots and good writing, but the characters just didn't appeal to me, or, worse, I didn't like. Didn't read any more of that series. Thanks for the chance. Love the socks.
ReplyDeleteI love the characters and the feeling that you can imagine yourself being right there in the books with them. mcastor07 (at) gmail (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteYou are oh, so right - everyone does need cat socks! A dear friend of mine used to give us socks for every occasion. Fun. The best thing about cozies is the totally believable :-) outrageous behavior and the skills and talents I would love to have. And fun endings!
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The best thing about cozies for me is probably the characters, and that there is more than one book in the set. I generally like the settings, and I enjoy all the different occupations/ skills / talents that the main character has. I expect a good plot / story line, but the characters must hold my attention. And the clean read is important also.
ReplyDeleteFun settings, and quirky characters and unexpected and sometimes so obvious that you count it out, turns.
ReplyDeleteI think it's mostly that cozies have such great characters. Also often times the setting is another fun character.
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I love the stories, the characters & the towns they take place in. The stories make me laugh & feel all warm & cozy inside. I would love a chance to win these cute socks & this book, Thanks for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteAll of the above? Cozies are great when I want something more light but still intriguing. I love the small town setting, quirky cast of characters and the mysteries!!
ReplyDeleteI love the stories and characters. I always feel good after reading a cozy! Thanks for a chance to win!! ljbonkoski@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about Cozies are the characters! But I guess that just speaks to how great the authors are as well! You can just cozy on up with a great book (and hopefully some cat socks too) and get lost in a story filled with well-thought out characters and a wonderful story!
ReplyDeleteI love the locations and the characters...they seem like people who would be my friends! Always interesting, usually humorous, and always fun!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Those socks are adorable.
ReplyDeleteYou can go to bed with your lights off, unlike some thrillers I read! Cute socks.
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Not graphic and I usually learn something.
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Best thing is no graphic violence and they usually have some comedic relief in them. Love my cozies! Kkcochran (at) hotmail (dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love everything about cozy mysteries. The characters are a bit part, but also the setting, the storylines, the lack of violence on the page, the humor and one of the things I love, the artwork.
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The characters and the locations.
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Yes! Everyone DOES deserve cat socks.
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I always feel as though I can relate to the characters in cozies and I love trying to solve the murders although I never do. Which is actually the best part. I absolutely love cozies.
ReplyDeleteI love the characters in the cozy. In a series, you start to feel like you really know them and you want to continue to be in on what's happening in their lives. I love the socks and my 4 cats would love them too. hannah03(at)bellsouth(dot)net
ReplyDeleteHi, Marlene Ezell here. One mystery that needs solving is why my phone only lets me comment as anonymous. I guess one of the things that I like about cozy mysteries is that there is no explicit sex. I really don't especially care for it in books. Of course, I feel that there is not anything to dislike about cozies. They are my go to read in between books that are intense. A goid light read is always in order.
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ReplyDeleteI love cozy mysteries because of the characters. They are relatable and some of them are quirky and make me laugh. I love that there is no explicit sex or graphic scenes. I love trying to solve the mysteries. jsjacobson(at)prtel(dot)com
I love the locations and settings of cozy mysteries and I also love the characters. The characters are relatable and you feel like you get to know them because most cozies are series. They are also fun, clean reads and keep you guessing until the end.
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Yes, I love cozies for all of those things. And that they are clean and light and can take me away for a while. Cute socks!
ReplyDeleteElaineE246 at msn dot com
The best thing about cozies are the characters---without them the stories just wouldn't work.
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I just love everything about cozy mysteries; characters, locations, the covers, the different writing styles, the descriptions of clothing or places. I especially love the ones with animals (dogs, cats) involved with the characters. Congratulations, Duffy, and thank you for being so generous with giveaways! Oh, and I love the cats on socks!
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My favorite series are the ones where I really like the main characters and their relationships with families and friends. And humor. And pets. ckmbeg@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite are the characters in the locations. I can just imagine myself in the settings. Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the characters.
ReplyDeleteI love the characters, the small town feel and that I can sleep after reading without being scared to death. Thanks for the chance. ematov(at)comcast(dot)net
ReplyDeleteHello! Thanks for the chance to win one of your books and a pair of Kittie socks!! I just LOVE your books!!! With going through cancer for over 16 years now, YOUR books make me laugh!!! They are hilarious!!! To Me, the best thing in a cozy book are the characters!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like cozy mysteries because the characters are just like people you have met in real life,I like that there is almost always a pet and a touch of clean romance. No gore.
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ReplyDeleteAll of the above! I'm leaning towards community and characters tho. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the settings and the often quirky and memorable characters.
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I love the characters and the locations. I can visit new places and meet new people with every series I read. Thanks for the chance.
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I like the settings and the dialogue. browninggloria(at) hotmail(dot) com
ReplyDeleteCozy mysteries are the best read. The characters are fun and have personality plus I love the fact that they are set in fantastic areas and you get the feel of the areas population. There are animals (cats, dogs, and even a pig) that work with the main character to solve the mystery. Also you may find a new recipe to add to your file. Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your latest book. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteCozy mysteries are wonderful and unique. The settings are appealing and special and the characters filled with personality and strength. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteCozies just make for a wonderful adventure. You meet new people, see new places & solve a mystery or two. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteCozies are soothing and amusing. I enjoy everything about these books, the locale, characters and struggles. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteCozies always are set somewhere I want to be. I know it will be a mystery that will keep me guessing, have some humor, and some fun characters. Zibbby (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteHi, Everyone and thanks for playing along. The winner is Riley.
ReplyDeleteHave a great summer.
Hugs Duffy