‘Witness, Woods, & Wedding’ by Tonya Kappes
Series: A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery #33
Published: October 24, 2023
Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books
Genre: Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Format: Book
Spice Level: None
Stars:
Synopsis
Welcome to Normal where nothing is normal.
In the heart of the charming town of Normal, Kentucky, Mae West has patiently awaited her wedding day to Hank Sharp. Friends and family gather, the crisp autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves, and laughter dances through the warm Southern breeze. Everything is set for a picture-perfect day, a celebration of love in a town nestled by the serene Daniel Boone National Forest.
But in the South, they say, “Mishaps at weddings are like the rain in April—unexpected but not unusual.” Just as Mae is about to say her vows, a bolt of lightning struck. The news hit like a tornado—literally—a young girl had been murdered, and a tornado has torn through the town, turning everything upside down, including the carefully laid wedding plans.
In a town where mysteries were as common as fireflies on an autumn night, Mae West and the Laundry Club ladies venture where others fear to tread, unearthing long-buried secrets and confronting a darkness that threatened to shatter the tranquility of their beloved Normal.
Another question is on everyone’s minds, will Mae and Hank finally tie the knot?
My Thoughts
Mae West has said it best, “Normal, Kentucky. Where nothing was normal.” That still is the case with ‘Witness, Woods, & Wedding’, which is Tonya Kappe’s latest addition to the Camper & Criminal Cozy Mystery series. Yes, this book did get released a few days early which means we are incredibly lucky. I have to say that this book gave me first-book vibes. I enjoyed how it had that throwback to it whether that was something meant to be, or I was the only one feeling that way it was nice to see.
I say it’s first book vibes as it is just Mae trying to make sure the wedding of her dreams to Hank happens and goes as planned but with her luck and just how life is nothing happens smoothly. But don’t worry, the whole gang and town are there along with Violet Rhinehammer who came back to take in the wedding. Even though nothing goes right it’s nice to see how strong the love is between Hank and Mae and knowing at the end of the day the love they have is all that counts.
The case that is in ‘Witness, Woods, & Wedding’ is one that Hank has been working on for the past few books. I like how this case has been slowly building up and boy is it one that will make you keep turning that page because you need to find out what happens in the end. I really don’t know how Tonya can keep producing all these different cases but they sure are never the same twice and I am always guessing wrong how it’s going to end.
Now with this cozy mystery, there is no sizzle rating, but the mystery and characters make this a 5-star book. Tonya Kappes was able to give us all the characters we have come to love and a case no one saw coming in ‘Witness, Woods, & Wedding’.
As the book is now released it is available on Amazon. If you are a Kindle Unlimited member you get the added benefit of having this book included in your membership. To keep up on all new releases and more news on future releases you can head to Tonya’s website.
**I would like to thank Tonya Kappes for the ARC copy of this book. Getting the ARC Copy did not influence my thoughts on the book as they are all my own.**
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