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Sweet Cove Mystery #5
Sweetness and Light
This is book 5 in the Sweet Cove Mystery series.
The main mystery is solved in each book but you will enjoy the stories more if the books are read in order as some story threads run from book to book.
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are hired to cater the wedding of Bethany Winston, the daughter of a wealthy former Senator. The sisters and Mr. Finch are looking forward to creating a beautiful event until something tragic happens and the group, including two fine felines, is once again called in by the police to help solve a murder.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
About 230 pages in length in paperback format.
In The Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series:
1. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
2. Murder So Sweet
3. Sweet Secrets
4. Sweet Deceit
5. Sweetness and Light
And more to come !
Thank you for reading !
The main mystery is solved in each book but you will enjoy the stories more if the books are read in order as some story threads run from book to book.
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are hired to cater the wedding of Bethany Winston, the daughter of a wealthy former Senator. The sisters and Mr. Finch are looking forward to creating a beautiful event until something tragic happens and the group, including two fine felines, is once again called in by the police to help solve a murder.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
About 230 pages in length in paperback format.
In The Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series:
1. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
2. Murder So Sweet
3. Sweet Secrets
4. Sweet Deceit
5. Sweetness and Light
And more to come !
Thank you for reading !
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 14, 2015
About the author
J.A. Whiting
157 books294 followersJ A Whiting is the author of the Olivia Miller mystery series. She lives with her family in Massachusetts where she works full time in education. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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February 16, 2018
I have been back to Sweet Cove, Massachusetts to visit the Roseland Sisters, Angie, Jenna, Ellie, and Courtney.
Angie is almost ready to open her Sweet Shop again and she really cannot wait. Tom has let her see what is finished and she is anxious to get started.
The girls are all set to help plan a wedding for a Senator's Daughter, when Bethany, the bride comes to tell then that her intended has been killed and the wedding is off!
Of course the girls are willing to put their powers to work to find the murderer and to have their friend, Mr. Finch help them. He also has powers that have helped the girls in the past.
After going through all the wedding guests, the girls are still at a loss as to who did it. But they keep at it and use everything they can.
This Sweet mystery is like the others in the series that has me reading and reading. Each has a mystery that is well hidden and well written and keeps you guessing until the end.
This is a great series and I am on my way to number 6.
Angie is almost ready to open her Sweet Shop again and she really cannot wait. Tom has let her see what is finished and she is anxious to get started.
The girls are all set to help plan a wedding for a Senator's Daughter, when Bethany, the bride comes to tell then that her intended has been killed and the wedding is off!
Of course the girls are willing to put their powers to work to find the murderer and to have their friend, Mr. Finch help them. He also has powers that have helped the girls in the past.
After going through all the wedding guests, the girls are still at a loss as to who did it. But they keep at it and use everything they can.
This Sweet mystery is like the others in the series that has me reading and reading. Each has a mystery that is well hidden and well written and keeps you guessing until the end.
This is a great series and I am on my way to number 6.
September 18, 2015
2.5 stars
Overall, not bad but more than a little cheesy. Very light and fluffy sort of story, not a bad book, but a little lacking in substance. The victim was barely introduced and with so little detail about him, it was difficult for me to connect with the story. Too much cheesy romance, and frankly,no cop would summon people to his crime scene who aren't in the law enforcement field and really have nothing to add except "cold feelings" and "thrumming." WTF? As a result, I'm left with so much apathy that this is about all I can come up with for this review.
Overall, not bad but more than a little cheesy. Very light and fluffy sort of story, not a bad book, but a little lacking in substance. The victim was barely introduced and with so little detail about him, it was difficult for me to connect with the story. Too much cheesy romance, and frankly,no cop would summon people to his crime scene who aren't in the law enforcement field and really have nothing to add except "cold feelings" and "thrumming." WTF? As a result, I'm left with so much apathy that this is about all I can come up with for this review.
September 3, 2017
Read about half of this book then skipped to the end. Not worth my time reading. It's pretty bad, using the cats and the psychic sisters to solve the mystery. Cannot stand the cats and the inept Chief of Police. Not much mystery going on in these books. So the "Light" in the title is exactly that ... light in content, light in my interest. This is the last book I will read in this series.
September 5, 2016
The Roseland Sisters have been contacted by Josh Williams at the Sweet Cove Resort on Robin's Point to each aid a Bride that is having a wedding practically next week! Angie will bake the cake, Jenna will design and make the wedding jewelry and gifts, Courtney and Mr. Fitch will make the candies and favors, and Ellie will be the wedding coordinator. It's a dream and is over all too quickly once the girls meet the Bride who is running away from the Father, and her Groom??? What is going on? The questions increase when the Groom is found murdered.
The Chief of Police asks the Sisters for their special help and why is the Man of Honor receiving death threats? The cats are on the prowl and we learn at the end that love can triumph over adversity.
This novel has excitement, mysteries, and romance. It is a great bridge book in this wonderful series.
The Chief of Police asks the Sisters for their special help and why is the Man of Honor receiving death threats? The cats are on the prowl and we learn at the end that love can triumph over adversity.
This novel has excitement, mysteries, and romance. It is a great bridge book in this wonderful series.
August 20, 2015
Romance and Mystery!
Such a fun and enticing book in this series. I've read the previous four and look forward to the next. These books are for someone who enjoys a murder mystery, not particularly violent, and light-hearted romantic stories.
Such a fun and enticing book in this series. I've read the previous four and look forward to the next. These books are for someone who enjoys a murder mystery, not particularly violent, and light-hearted romantic stories.
September 9, 2017
Angie is asked to supply the wedding cake and desserts, for the wedding of two uber rich families daughter and son, while Courtney is asked to supply a choice of treats for the gift bags, Jenna is to make some jewelry for the wedding party, and Ellie is to act as a wedding consultant to help organize the quickly approaching event.
Senator Winston is worth over two billion dollars, while the Nelson's: the grooms' family, is worth even more. Bethany Winston is engaged to Nelson Rider because that is what is expected of her, even though she is in love with someone else. Nelson is nefarious as a player. Could one of his affairs, or side dealings be the cause of the murder?
J.A. Whiting wrote a great tale with lots of suspense, a bit of humor, and even some romance built in. It was a fun read and a list of suspects that made it difficult to figure out the murderer until the big reveal.
Senator Winston is worth over two billion dollars, while the Nelson's: the grooms' family, is worth even more. Bethany Winston is engaged to Nelson Rider because that is what is expected of her, even though she is in love with someone else. Nelson is nefarious as a player. Could one of his affairs, or side dealings be the cause of the murder?
J.A. Whiting wrote a great tale with lots of suspense, a bit of humor, and even some romance built in. It was a fun read and a list of suspects that made it difficult to figure out the murderer until the big reveal.
August 6, 2021
I forgot how much I missed visiting Sweet Cove since I haven't read anything in the series for quite a while. I love the characters and feel like I'm coming home to old friends...and two fine felines, of course!
I wasn't totally sure most of the book on the whodunit, but I started getting a suspicion that turned out correct. I love how Angie and Jenna got the whole take down set up and didn't even have to be there. The ending was sweet as could be expected for a town named Sweet Cove, and a happy couple got their happily ever after, and another couple just got started on that journey! I need to visit again soon!
I wasn't totally sure most of the book on the whodunit, but I started getting a suspicion that turned out correct. I love how Angie and Jenna got the whole take down set up and didn't even have to be there. The ending was sweet as could be expected for a town named Sweet Cove, and a happy couple got their happily ever after, and another couple just got started on that journey! I need to visit again soon!
August 10, 2020
This is a real “who did it”!
Suspects are unknown; motive is unknown. The sleuths are hard at work testing for clues and the cats are confused with the uncertainties of the situation. In the end, the perp is someone who is least mentioned and least visible. Saying all of this, the story has strong plots and characterizations. The victim, however, not so much.
The kitchen remodel is complete and Angie will soon be able to reopen her Coffee & Bake Shop in her house alongside Ellie’s B&B and Jenna’s jewelry boutique.
Suspects are unknown; motive is unknown. The sleuths are hard at work testing for clues and the cats are confused with the uncertainties of the situation. In the end, the perp is someone who is least mentioned and least visible. Saying all of this, the story has strong plots and characterizations. The victim, however, not so much.
The kitchen remodel is complete and Angie will soon be able to reopen her Coffee & Bake Shop in her house alongside Ellie’s B&B and Jenna’s jewelry boutique.
January 22, 2022
Adorable!
The end was A Plus. Yay.
The four sisters aren’t really using their supernatural powers. I want them to really grasp those and practice and do cool things.
This story was about a senator’s son who was shot and it was up to the sisters and their two cats to solve the mystery (since apparently the Chief of Police wasn’t having any luck. Lol.
Nothing much to say about this one. It was similar to the last 4. Maine book 6, “Home Sweet Home” will be better and psychic visions will occur.
The end was A Plus. Yay.
The four sisters aren’t really using their supernatural powers. I want them to really grasp those and practice and do cool things.
This story was about a senator’s son who was shot and it was up to the sisters and their two cats to solve the mystery (since apparently the Chief of Police wasn’t having any luck. Lol.
Nothing much to say about this one. It was similar to the last 4. Maine book 6, “Home Sweet Home” will be better and psychic visions will occur.
November 25, 2021
Sweet, Awesome Series
I love the main characters in this series. The relationship the sisters and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful. I love the close, small town flavor of the stories and the way the characters seem to encourage and support each other. It's nice to have a fresh, complicated mystery without having it filled with excessive sex or violence. Well done, J A Whiting!
I love the main characters in this series. The relationship the sisters and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful. I love the close, small town flavor of the stories and the way the characters seem to encourage and support each other. It's nice to have a fresh, complicated mystery without having it filled with excessive sex or violence. Well done, J A Whiting!
January 29, 2022
Each book is different (in a good way) from the ones before it but with same page-turner cant put down story. The only thing familiar about each book is the characters.bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbvg
My cat likes it too.
My cat likes it too.
April 7, 2022
Really enjoying this series. Ths murder was hard to figure out. good characters and two happy endings!
Amazon synopsis:
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are hired to cater the wedding of Bethany Winston, the daughter of a wealthy former Senator. The sisters and Mr. Finch are looking forward to creating a beautiful event until something tragic happens and the group, including two fine felines, is once again called in by the police to help solve a murder.
Amazon synopsis:
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are hired to cater the wedding of Bethany Winston, the daughter of a wealthy former Senator. The sisters and Mr. Finch are looking forward to creating a beautiful event until something tragic happens and the group, including two fine felines, is once again called in by the police to help solve a murder.
June 21, 2018
So many things of happened in the series.
It seems that all of these things have interfered in the powers that have come to the girls. They finally found a way to get out of it and solve the mystery one more time. Most of the book is a page turner. unfortunately the resolve Proved to be a little bit of a downer. All in all I’ve enjoyed the series
It seems that all of these things have interfered in the powers that have come to the girls. They finally found a way to get out of it and solve the mystery one more time. Most of the book is a page turner. unfortunately the resolve Proved to be a little bit of a downer. All in all I’ve enjoyed the series
March 8, 2022
Love this entire series! This whole series has been such fun! It has everything….2 of the smartest cutest cats, 4 sisters who like each other, budding romances, mysteries to solve, cops who are not portrayed as stupid, recipes, and NO cliffhanger endings. So….curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and solve the mysteries, and enjoy.
May 3, 2022
3.75 stars
Magical cozy mystery alert! 🚨
Sweetness and Light, the 5th book in the Sweet Cove Mystery series by J. A. Whiting, is a charming, magical, light-hearted cozy mystery that will leave you smiling. It’s not a book you can take too seriously, but it’s definitely fun and filled with lovely characters, intriguing cats with special abilities, friendship, sisterhood, and a mystery at its core. If you’re looking for a quick, delightful, cozy read as a bookish palate cleanser or a mood-booster, then this series is for you!
Magical cozy mystery alert! 🚨
Sweetness and Light, the 5th book in the Sweet Cove Mystery series by J. A. Whiting, is a charming, magical, light-hearted cozy mystery that will leave you smiling. It’s not a book you can take too seriously, but it’s definitely fun and filled with lovely characters, intriguing cats with special abilities, friendship, sisterhood, and a mystery at its core. If you’re looking for a quick, delightful, cozy read as a bookish palate cleanser or a mood-booster, then this series is for you!
September 12, 2017
Wonderful story..
I loved this story, the author has used her band of four sisters to cleverly help with her mystery. The characters dance around though the tale to a nice ending....oh! I almost forgot the romance, adventure,....
I loved this story, the author has used her band of four sisters to cleverly help with her mystery. The characters dance around though the tale to a nice ending....oh! I almost forgot the romance, adventure,....
January 6, 2018
The Wedding
Another good book by one of my favorite authors. Although the sisters and Mr Finch along with their trusty sidekicks, Euclid and Circe kept me turning the pages until the murderer was apprehended. Recommend this one to all my friends as usual
Another good book by one of my favorite authors. Although the sisters and Mr Finch along with their trusty sidekicks, Euclid and Circe kept me turning the pages until the murderer was apprehended. Recommend this one to all my friends as usual
January 21, 2018
Wow!
Sweetness and Light does not disappoint its fabs of the series. I’ll bet anyone who figures out whodunit and the other puzzle pieces my true admiration. Only criticism is that now i’m hungry for the next book!
Sweetness and Light does not disappoint its fabs of the series. I’ll bet anyone who figures out whodunit and the other puzzle pieces my true admiration. Only criticism is that now i’m hungry for the next book!
June 17, 2018
Another Interesting Cozy
I loved this cozy with an amazing cast of characters.
Finch summarized my feelings about these books.
"Despite our run-ins with the criminal element.I Have witnessed honor,friendship,love and goodness in people,and felines around me.I am truly blessed."
I loved this cozy with an amazing cast of characters.
Finch summarized my feelings about these books.
"Despite our run-ins with the criminal element.I Have witnessed honor,friendship,love and goodness in people,and felines around me.I am truly blessed."
January 18, 2019
A funeral and a wedding
I am truly enjoying this series! With four sisters and various businesses and friends there are more than enough possibilities for many different mysteries. The stories and the characters are very well developed. Can’t wait for the next book!
I am truly enjoying this series! With four sisters and various businesses and friends there are more than enough possibilities for many different mysteries. The stories and the characters are very well developed. Can’t wait for the next book!
November 1, 2021
Another sweet treat
This is a nice, light confection, not exactly challenging or deep, but a pleasant diversion, nonetheless. The vague paranormal elements are appropriate, the mystery is logical, and the main characters are nice.
This is a nice, light confection, not exactly challenging or deep, but a pleasant diversion, nonetheless. The vague paranormal elements are appropriate, the mystery is logical, and the main characters are nice.
May 9, 2022
Love this series!
This book had many suspects and as many twists and turns along the way to find out who the killer was. I am really enjoying this series and looking forward to reading the next book.
This book had many suspects and as many twists and turns along the way to find out who the killer was. I am really enjoying this series and looking forward to reading the next book.
December 13, 2022
Wedding and a murder
The sisters are asked to do the wedding for Senator Winston's daughter the cake, the candy, the jewelry favors and logistics they agree to do it. The groom is murdered and the police ask the sisters for help. Really good story.
The sisters are asked to do the wedding for Senator Winston's daughter the cake, the candy, the jewelry favors and logistics they agree to do it. The groom is murdered and the police ask the sisters for help. Really good story.
January 1, 2017
Who did it?
It is a mystery and a good one. Not as suspenseful as previous books but there is enough. A great read.
It is a mystery and a good one. Not as suspenseful as previous books but there is enough. A great read.
February 18, 2017
Loved it
Great book love how each book is a continuation of the last. I don't have to mourn the ending of the story and I'm getting to know the characters very well.
Great book love how each book is a continuation of the last. I don't have to mourn the ending of the story and I'm getting to know the characters very well.
March 20, 2017
I really enjoy this group of people working together to solve the mystery.
June 26, 2017
Absolutely Loved It
This one is a real lulu as my grandmother used to say. Murders & weddings just don't seem to go together but they sure make for a good book.
This one is a real lulu as my grandmother used to say. Murders & weddings just don't seem to go together but they sure make for a good book.
July 21, 2017
A great series
I really enjoy this series. The characters are all well defined and easy to remember. The storyline is believable and a mystery to the end.
I really enjoy this series. The characters are all well defined and easy to remember. The storyline is believable and a mystery to the end.
July 23, 2017
Loved it.
Love every book in this series. I keep going on to the next book when I finish one. The people seem real to me.
Love every book in this series. I keep going on to the next book when I finish one. The people seem real to me.
January 12, 2018
Continue to be hooked
I have enjoyed all of the books in the series including this one. Loved how the mystery was solved and the sweet ending.
I have enjoyed all of the books in the series including this one. Loved how the mystery was solved and the sweet ending.
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