Robbie is trying to make a success of her business, and the last she needs is a dead body in her store. But that is exactly what she gets. Now Robbie must solve the murder to remove suspicion from her friends. It’s a clever mystery, and the interaction between the characters, especially in the romance department, just adds to the enjoyment of the story. ( )

The morning after a party attended at her country store, Robbie goes down to begin her day and discovers the body of Erica, the party's honoree. She investigates on her own but lets the cops know what she finds. Robbie has theories. Some more farfetched than others. Other things are also happening in town. Robbie has a list of suspects but cannot narrow it down. Who did it? Also, what is that tool she found?

I love these characters. They are like a family almost (probably get along better than some.) Robbie's romance has hit the rocks. I feel bad for her. Not so sure what I feel towards Jim right now. I only hope there is no collateral damage from it. I'm getting to like Buck. He's okay. Wanda's rough around the edges. The story was good. I am no detective. Until it plays out at the end, I did not know who I was looking at for the murder. Am looking forward to reading the next book. ( )

OK, quick easy read, I'll probably read more ( )

This is the second installation in the Country Store Mystery series and it was as enjoyable as the first one. A 4.5 rounded up to 5 stars. Robbie Jordan has had her country store/country restaurant open for a couple of months and she is as busy as ever. She has kept her place open on a Saturday night for a Welcome Home Party for Erica Shermer. Erica was recently widowed and she is back in town. Her parents threw her this party, but everyone is not happy with Erica. During the party there are some rumbles, some arguments and some ill will. When Robbie gets up in the morning, her store is cold and she realizes the window in the door is broken. When she goes to check it out, she finds Erica, dead on the floor of her shop. Why was Erica back at the restaurant? Who killed her? There is no shortage of suspects in this case. Of course Robbie investigates, afterall the victim was found in her store and she can't resist solving puzzles.

I love these characters. Robbie, her aunt Adele and her beau Samuel, Danna her assistant, Phil her best friend, Abe and his brother Don and of course Jim, Robbie's beau. They are all back and as wonderful to one another as before. It is great to be in a small town where everyone sort of knows one another and wants you to succeed. The new characters are just as fun and make wonderful suspects. The mystery of who killed Erica is well done, giving us a steady dose of clues and suspects until we reach the logical and suspenseful end. Robbie's personal life takes a turn and I couldn't help rooting for her. Another great book by Maddie Day, now to read the next one. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley. ( )

Robbie Jordan is hosting/catering a welcome home party for Erica Shermer the widow of Robbie's boyfriend Jim's twin brother. Things are going well except the guest of honor is late to the event. When Erica does show up, she ends up causing bit of havoc with some of the other guests, which we learn is part of her MO since she was a kid.

The next morning, Robbie finds Erica's body in the restaurant and the front window of the store is busted. When her friend Phil is brought in for questioning, Robbie knows he's innocent and she sets out to keep him out of jail by finding the real killer.

The author did a nice job of taking several story sub plots throughout the book and weaving them into a nice conclusion without losing a plot line. The sub plots keep the story exciting and will engage the reader. The characters are delightful and like able and it's nice to see how they've grown since book 1. The mystery is well plotted and will have you guessing who the killer is right until the conclusion. ( )