Stirring the Plot by Daryl Wood Gerber

 ★★★¾

GENRE: Cozy Mystery
SUBJECT: leadership, charity, trust
Setting: Crystal Cove, CA
CHARACTERS: Jenna Hart, Vera Hart, Pearl Thornton, Bingo Bedelia, Emma Wright, Maya Adaire, Greg Giuliani
DATE READ: July 12 - July 17
NO. OF PAGES: 268
Challenges: 75, Category, TIOLI, 
SOURCE: Signed copy from author

PLOT:....................................................................4.00
CHARACTERIZATION:.......................................3.50
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STYLE:..................................................................4.00
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OWNERSHIP:......................................................4.00
Threshold Quality.................................................4.00
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The Winsome witches have gathered together to initiate their newest member and review their yearly fundraising project.  Unfortunately, the High Priestess is found later that evening and Jenna seems to be a suspect. 

Working to clear her name and keep her cookbook business afloat while preventing her aunt from getting her into too much trouble, has Jenna hopping.  Thank goodness that the detective investigating the murder is very closely on her side.

This series is fast becoming one of my favorites - the mysteries have a touch of whimsy to go along with the touch of romance - real fun!

Thanks to Daryl Wood Gerber for a signed copy - love it!