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December 12, 2016

Death on Lily Pond Lane by Carrie Doyle - Review and Giveaway

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Published: September 19, 2016
Number of pages: 404
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Hampton's Murder Mystery #2

Synopsis:
Springtime in the Hamptons comes late, but it’s worth it! Brisk walks on the bright chilly beach, cinnamon buns at tea time, blooming forsythia and….murder?

Innkeeper Antonia Bingham has hit her stride as the proprietor of East Hampton’s Windmill Inn. After solving a series of murders, Antonia has taken on more work as an estate manager, giving her entree into some of the area’s most glamorous homes. Once inside, Antonia checks the heat, looks for leaks or damage, and finds the occasional dead body. As the police can’t be trusted, it’s up to Antonia—a modern day Miss Marple, with an overly enthusiastic adoration of carbs and a kamikaze love-life—to put her skills of deduction to use. Nestle in with a steaming mug of your favorite tea and get ready to peek behind the gates of the mansions of the Hamptons, as Antonia Bingham solves another shocking and devastating murder.

My thoughts:
I have been enjoying this series. Even though it is a mystery series it has a sort light and airy feeling about it. It was nice to go back and visit Antonia and the Inn again even if a murder was involved. I think it would be fun to go into the old homes as she does but again I would not want to find a dead body.  She does seem to get herself into little binds which is all part of the fun of the book. Another thing I liked about this story was we got to see Antonia and Joseph's relationship go a little further. I liked Joseph helped Antonia by doing research for her. The author kept me guessing until the very end which is something I think makes a good mystery. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. 

About Carrie Doyle 
Carrie Doyle was the founding Editor-in- Chief of the Russian edition of Marie Claire Magazine. She is currently a Contributing Editor of Hamptons Magazine and has written extensively for Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country and has also written for Women’s Health and Avenue on the Beach. With Jill Kargman, Carrie co-wrote the film Intern (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999), as well as several screenplays sold to Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Films and the Oxygen Network. Carrie and Jill co-wrote five books together, including three teen books for HarperCollins and two bestselling women’s fiction books, The Right Address and Wolves in Chic Clothing (Broadway Books). Carrie also penned the popular novel The Infidelity Pact (Broadway Books). Carrie lives in New York City with her husband and two children and is currently at work on an animated series for broadcast as well as her new series, the Hamptons Murder Mysteries.

Social Media Links:
Webpage – https://carriekarasyov.com
GoodReads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51439.Carrie_Karasyov_Carrie_Doyle
Amazon- amazon.com/author/carriedoyle
Publisher Page – http://dunemerebooks.com/book-author/carrie-doyle/

Purchase Links:
Amazon
Kobo
B&N

Giveaway:
This giveaway is for the US only. The winner will be drawn randomly via rafflecopter. Once the winner has been drawn they will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If you do not respond a new winner will be chosen. It is mandatory that you leave a comment on this post. This will be verfied and if you do not leave a comment then your entry will be thrown out. Thank you and good luck.

The author has agreed to giveaway a copy of both books one (Death on Windmill Way) and two (Death on Lily Pond Lane) in this series to one luck winner. Good Luck!



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9 comments:

  1. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬December 12, 2016 at 2:08 AM

    They sound like fun reads, and I like the comparison to Miss Marple!
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  2. travelerDecember 12, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    These cozies sounds intriguing and captivating. Thanks.

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  3. Celia FowlerDecember 12, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    I really enjoyed the setting in East Hampton, and Antonia is a wonderful character ~

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  4. Daniele KDecember 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    I like the Hamptons setting, the food, and the Cozy style.

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  5. Not reallyDecember 12, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    A new cozy is always intriguing. New author. New series. Is exciting, and refreshing. Loved your post about the book, and Antonia's misadventures. And that she has Joseph to do leg work for her. And yes. The only way to read a book is to cozy up with your favorite drink. Snuggle with your cat and read away. deepotter@peoplepc.com

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  6. diannekcDecember 12, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    This is a new series and author to me. I like that this cozy is set in the Hamptons.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 12, 2016 at 5:33 PM

    I would love to read this because it sounds like it has a fun storyline.

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  8. Donamae KutskaDecember 13, 2016 at 3:06 AM

    It just sounds interesting. Donamaekutska7@gmail.com

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  9. SueDecember 17, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    I like to read books that are set in places that I would like to visit--and the Hamptons sounds like a wonderful place.

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