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A Hint of Mischief (A Fairy Garden Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Daryl Wood Gerber (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The proprietor of a fairy garden and tea shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Courtney Kelly has an occasional side gig as a sleuth—with a sprinkling of magical assistance. . . .

Courtney has thrown a few fairy garden parties—for kids. But if a local socialite is willing to dip into her trust fund for an old sorority sister’s fortieth birthday bash, Courtney will be there with bells on. To make the job even more appealing, a famous actress, Farrah Lawson, is flying in for the occasion, and there’s nothing like a celebrity cameo to raise a business’s profile.
 
Now Courtney has less than two weeks to paint a mural, hang up tinkling windchimes, plan party games, and conjure up all the details. While she works her magic, the hostess and her girlfriends head off for an indulgent spa day—which leads to a fateful facial for Farrah, followed by her mysterious death. Could the kindhearted eyebrow waxer who Farrah berated in public really be the killer, as the police suspect? Courtney thinks otherwise, and with the help of her imaginative sleuth fairy, sets out to dig up the truth behind this puzzling murder . . .
 
Praise for Daryl Wood Gerber’s A Sprinkling of Murder
 
“Enchanting series launch from Agatha Award winner Gerber. . . . Cozy fans will wish upon a star for more.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A winner. . . . Fans of Laura Childs’ work will enjoy.”
—Booklist
 
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About the Author

Daryl Wood Gerber is an Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of multiple mystery series, including the Cookbook Nook Mysteries and the Cheese Shop Mysteries (written as Avery Aames). She loves to read, cook, and golf. She has a frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky who keeps her in line!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HRDQZH5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Books (June 28, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3270 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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A Hint of Mischief Cheer!
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A Hint of Mischief Cheer!
After reading this book, the third in the “Fairy Garden Mystery” series, you will want to see a fairy and have one of your own! A Hint of Mischief will make you believe in fairies and other things that are supposed to be myths. With a birthday party for a famous actress, a murder, and the introduction of another quirky fairy, readers will be enthralled.Actress Farrah Lawson is a friend and former classmate of Misty who has hired Courtney to throw a fairy garden party for another classmate's birthday party, which Farrah will be attending. It seemed odd, an adult fairy party, but Courtney rarely turns down a playing client. The arrangements are in full swing when the birthday girl, the actress, and the rest of Misty’s guests arrive. But when a spa day turns ugly, Courtney ends up in the middle of another murder investigation.The characters in this series are a combination of nature-loving, fairy-loving hard-working individuals. They are always a joy to read about and bring fans a new look at fantasy life. The setting of a fairy garden center is where any garden lover would want to spend a few hours, and if they get to see a fairy or maybe a famous actress, all the better. Every time I read a book in this series, I want to run out and open a fairy-inspired garden center of my own. In this newest installment to the series, the murder victim is loved and hated; readers may even feel a twinge of satisfaction when they learn what type of person the victim really was when she was killed.There is strong evidence to follow, and figuring out who the killer is won’t take readers long, but the unveiling will have you holding your breath until the very end. The suspects keep Courtney on her toes; between the demanding actress, the rest of the party guests, and Misty, she doesn’t have a moment to spare. With a motive as old as time itself, A Hint of Mischief will keep you happy and filled with wonder. One day who knows, maybe we will all get to see a fairy, but if not, at least we can enjoy reading about them and hoping.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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I loved this story! I am really enjoying learning more about the characters! I cannot wait to start the next one in the series!
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Kris Anderson, The Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars A magical mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
A Hint of Mischief by Daryl Wood Gerber is an enchanting cozy mystery. We return to Carmel-by-the Sea where Courtney Kelly owns Open Your Imagination. The town is full of quaint shops (I want to visit and check out all the shops in the various courtyards). It was nice to catch up with Courtney, Joss, Fiona, Megan, Pixie, and Brady. There is a helpful list of the characters at the beginning of the book. I thought A Hint of Mischief was well-written with great characters. I like the author’s engaging writing style. I found myself drawn into story. I love the fairies in the story and that Courtney can see them. Fiona adds humor to the story. I like that we get to learn more about the fairies (the various types) and their capabilities. There is one main mystery and two side mysteries. Misty Dawn hires Courtney to organize an adult fairy birthday party for one of her sorority sisters. When one of the party goers ends up dead, Courtney with help from her righteous fairy begins investigating. This was a well-plotted mystery. I had fun following the investigation and solving the crime. One of the clues was cleverly done. Courtney needs to work on her questioning technique (be less obvious because she does not want to alienate her neighbors). There are several suspects, a red herring or two, and helpful clues. The mystery is nicely wrapped up with all of the questions answered. Someone is stealing from the shops in town. Courtney intends to discover who is behind the thefts. Fairy doors are appearing around Carmel-by-the-Sea. No one knows who is installing the fairy doors. I enjoyed the fairy party planning. Joss and Courtney came up with some clever ideas. I love the fairy gardens that were created by Courtney and customers in Open your Imagination. It gave me inspiration. I like how the romance is progressing between Courtney and Brady. I like that they are not rushing things. I loved the epilogue where we learn something special. While A Hint of Mischief is the third A Fairy Garden Mystery, it can be read as a standalone. The author provides the necessary background information. There is a preview of A Flicker of a Doubt which is the next A Fairy Garden Mystery at the end plus there are recipes for some of the treats featured in the story (Brookies, Chocolate Crinkles, Fairy Cookies). A Hint of Mischief is a magical mystery with flitting fairies, fabulous fairy gardens, a slain sorority sister, a playful Pixie, baffling fairy doors, covert thefts, and a curious Courtney.

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoy this series!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
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And A Hint of Mischief did not disappoint. So far I have loved everything I've read by Daryl Wood Gerber. I would absolutely love to see a shop like the one show cased in these books. Can't wait for the next book!💜
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5.0 out of 5 stars Who wouldn't like to see a fairy ?
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022
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In the third book in the series, Courtney is planning a fairy birthday party for a friend. When one of the attendees is murdered, Courtney steps in and helps solve the murder. I love this series. Someday I may even try to make a fairy garden myself.
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Stephanie Hobrock
5.0 out of 5 stars I Believe
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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I adore this series, as well as all her other books, but these stories have me convinced that given enough determination, I WILL, see a fairy.
The stories are believable, tricky to solve, and just downright good to read!
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A. Bond
3.0 out of 5 stars A Fairy Complicated Murder!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
Courtney Kelly, the proprietor of a fairy garden and tea shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is having an old sorority sister's fortieth birthday bash, and a famous actress, Farrah Lawson, is flying in for the occasion. Courtney has less than two weeks to paint a mural, hang up tinkling windchimes, plan party games, and conjure up all the details. While she works her magic, the hostess and her girlfriends head off for an indulgent spa day, which leads to a fateful facial for Farrah, followed by her mysterious death. Could the kindhearted eyebrow waxer who Farrah berated in public really be the killer? Courtney thinks otherwise, and with the help of her imaginative sleuth fairy, sets out to dig up the truth behind this puzzling murder.
This fantasy cozy mystery was interesting to me. The setting was beautifully described and makes me want to visit there and see if I can spot a fairy. The plot is full of twists and red herrings that made me indecisive about the culprit’s identity. I love reading about the sleuth and her life working at the shop. What threw me off about this mystery was the abundance of suspects, I was confused and couldn’t tell them apart, at times. I will read another mystery from this series. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.
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Anna Hanson
4.0 out of 5 stars Believing is seeing
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
Courtney is hired to arrange a fairy themed birthday party for one of Misty’s friends - all grown women, the guests are sorority sisters, celebrating their friend’s 50th. One very illustrious guest is expected: a Hollywood star, flying in from Europe, where she’d been on set of her latest movie. Preparing for the party, Courtney catches hints that it’s not all sunshine and roses among the friends, but no one expected the movie star to be murdered. Solving the crime will lead Courtney to get personal with the suspects, but at what cost?
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Cherie Japp
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Addition to the Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
In this book in the series, Courtney is asked to organize a fairy garden party for an old sorority sister's fortieth birthday bash by a local. One of the attendees is Farrah Lawson, a famous actress. Unfortunately, she eventually turns up dead and Courtney ends up investigating.

I enjoyed spending time with Courtney and all the many quirky secondary characters. There was a lot going on in this story and you are trying to guess who is doing various things. Added to that, I enjoyed the romantic tension between Courtney and Brady. The author also includes recipes at the end of the book which I always look forward to. This was another great addition to the series and I am looking forward to reading the next.
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