Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s Can’t-Wait Wednesday posts here.
Title: Paper Cuts
Author: Ellery Adams
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publication Date: April 25, 2023
Publisher: Kensington
Synopsis:
Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is famed for its healing springs. But bookstore owner Nora Pennington has a tendency to land in a different kind of hot water. Though she loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets, she also likes to bury her nose in the occasional local crime . . .
Nora escaped her past a decade ago. So it feels like a visit from another world when Kelly Walsh—the woman her ex-husband left her for—walks through the door of Miracle Books along with her son, a sweet, serious boy with a talent for origami. Kelly hasn’t come to gloat, though. As it turns out, she’s been dumped too. She’s also terribly ill, and all she wants from Nora is forgiveness.
Shockingly, however, this woman who’s been the victim of so much misfortune is about to become a murder victim. Who would do such a thing? Certainly not Nora, but that doesn’t stop the gossip and suspicion—especially after Kelly’s brother claims that he saw the two women arguing.
In seeking justice for Kelly, The Secret, Book, and Scone Society joins forces with the sheriff’s department, but they’ve barely begun their probe when life throws another wrench. After serving a twenty-year sentence, Estella’s father returns to Miracle Springs. And when his past comes back to haunt him, it might be more than the four friends can handle.
My thoughts:
Oh, how I love the Secret, Book & Scone Society! I am so excited that Ellery Adams is continuing the series. I can’t wait to go hang out with Nora, Hester, June, and Estella. This one sounds like the past will rear its head in a big way, and I am there for it. The book releases in April, and I’ll be reading and sharing my thoughts. I can’t wait!
It’s always a good day when a much-loved series continues with a new book:)). I hope this one continues to be great fun, Lisa.
This sounds so interesting – I always enjoy books about book stores though I haven’t read the first one. Hope you enjoy it as much as you expect~
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I read the first book in this series and really enjoyed it. Thanks for reminding me that I need to get back to it. Adams is a favorite author of mine.
Loved this book! I hope it’s not the last in the series! Any insight into that?!
Lynn, I have no idea! I haven’t yet heard of another in the series, but I sure hope there will be more.
And now I went and googled, and she is working on book seven! Huzzah!