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Bed and Breakfast and Murder (Fiona Fleming Cozy Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Patti Larsen (Author), Christina Gaudet (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 10,140 ratings

Book 1 of 13: Fiona Fleming Cozy Mysteries

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Who knew running a bed and breakfast could be so deadly?

In this award-winning first in series, discover a charming and hilarious world where picturesque landscapes meet dastardly deeds, and a spirited heroine finds herself entangled in a web of secrets. Get ready to cozy up with Fiona Fleming, her faithful pug Petunia, and a murder mystery that will have you laughing and gasping for breath.

When Fiona inherits her grandmother's quaint bed and breakfast, Petunia's, she sees it as the perfect opportunity to return to her beloved hometown of Reading, Vermont. Little did she know that her homecoming would bring more than just nostalgia—it would lead her straight into a whirlwind of mayhem!

Just as Fee starts settling into her new role as an innkeeper, she receives shocking news: the ownership of her cherished property might be in jeopardy. Determined to protect her grandmother's legacy, Fiona dives headfirst into the investigation, only to find herself in the spotlight as the prime suspect in a spine-chilling murder.

But this is no ordinary murder mystery. Prepare to be delighted as Fee's relentless pursuit of the truth takes her on a wild journey through the quirky and captivating world of Reading, where everyone has a secret, and nothing is as it seems. From peculiar townsfolk to eccentric guests, Fee encounters a colorful cast of characters who will keep you guessing and chuckling at every turn.

As she navigates the seedy underbelly lurking beneath the town's charming façade, Fiona's quick wit and determination become her greatest assets. With Petunia, her loyal four-legged companion by her side, she uncovers a string of clues that lead to shocking revelations. And with each discovery, the plot thickens, intensifying the suspense and leaving you on the edge of your seat.

Patti Larsen's Bed and Breakfast and Murder is a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and cozy charm that will enchant fans of lighthearted crime fiction. Prepare to lose yourself in a captivating tale filled with unexpected twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heroine you can't help but root for.

So, grab your coziest blanket, curl up in your favorite armchair, and embark on an unforgettable adventure with Fiona, Petunia, and the quirky residents of Reading, Vermont. Let this whimsical murder mystery whisk you away into a world where danger and laughter go hand in hand.

Don't miss out on the hilariously entertaining and award-winning Bed and Breakfast and Murder – because sometimes, even murder can't dampen the spirit of a small town with big secrets!

And don't miss the rest of this series, now available! Find the Fiona Fleming Cozy Mysteries and the Fleming Investigations Cozy Mysteries all for sale right now!

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A girl, a pug and murders galore!

Fiona Fleming just wanted a new start. But running her inherited bed and breakfast is turning out to be far more deadly than she could have expected!

How did she turn into a dead body magnet?

Mayhem and murder await in Reading, Vermont, where an adorable mountain town hides a dark and seedy underbelly that has Fiona Fleming hunting for clues, chasing down suspects and dodging death in this award-winning series!


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"Ms. Larsen has given us a heroine that can go the distance...and then some. The action is well-paced, holding my interest the entire way through. Well done!"~Back Porchervations

"I think this series is going to be a hoot and look forward to reading more about Fee and this cozy little town in Vermont."~Storeybook Reviews

"I have found a new author that has grabbed my attention. She blends humor and sarcasm in a story that is sassy and full of great characters."~Texas Book-aholic

"Fiona is a unique character, there was just something special about her that I was drawn to."~Bibliophile Reviews

"I loved this book being small town and watching Fiona deal with everything that gets thrown her way."~Community Bookstop

"Through twists and turns and sub plots the story takes the reader on a fast paced ride. A 'who dun it' for the mystery lover."~ The Journey Back

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I never meant to be a murder mystery writer, to stumble on the joy of telling stories from amateur sleuth Fiona Fleming. In fact, the idea of writing about a female detective really never crossed my mind. I started out reading--and then creating my own--science fiction and fantasy novels as a small girl, more into animals and swords and sorcery than murder. But it was a Nancy Drew mystery at the tender age of twelve that sparked my need to write for real and woke the creator in me.

Funny how years passed in my own small town life, time spent learning my craft in ways that I hadn't intended--as a journalist, a screenwriter, an improv actor and a hair stylist--telling stories became commonplace and a part of my life even though the dream of being a writer hadn't yet come to pass.

When I found YA through my niece and her love for Harry Potter, I realized I'd been writing the wrong things all along. That the Nancy Drew mystery about a young woman daring to take chances was the kind of heroine I was meant to write about. And, through that understanding, woke Sydlynn Hayle and the rest, as they say, is the Hayle Coven Universe (forty-two published books and growing).

But the mystery side of things took a little longer to explore. Though most books have a mystery to them of some kind, designing a whodunit hadn't crossed my mind.

Until a pilot for a TV show I'd been working on popped up in my documents and I remembered how fun it was to write a police procedural based on a fictional city filled with paranormal creatures. The Nightshade Cases were born.

But something still didn't feel right. They are dark and full of the kind of nasty things that people do to each other while embracing all things supernatural. Don't get me wrong, I love them. I think, though, from reader reactions, they weren't expecting that kind of cussing, stomping and hard-assed action compared to my YA works.

Fair enough! But I've hated to abandon the mystery writing idea all together.

When Fiona Fleming started talking not so long ago, I listened. Here was the kind of mystery I could not only sink my teeth into, the cozy mystery genre had the kind of lighthearted fun and strong female sleuth I was looking for while staying on the giggle inducing and enjoyable side of the characters I love to write while trying something totally new--no paranormal. Not to mention the chance to write about my favorite canine companion. Petunia is based on my pair of adorable and hilarious pugs, Jelly Bean and Lula Bug.

I hope you've enjoyed the first book in Fee's series. There are twelve more to come and, as I explore this genre further, I have a feeling there will be more from other voices.

I'm just having too much fun killing people off not to keep going.

Happy reading!
Patti

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6W3JKN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mayhem and Murder Ink (January 28, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1355 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #614 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #10 in Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (Kindle Store)
- #18 in Cozy Animal Mystery
- #56 in Women Sleuths (Kindle Store)

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I'm a USA Today bestselling, international multiple-award-winning writer with a passion for the voices in my head. With many (many!) titles across many (many!) genres, all in happy publication, there's no end in sight...

That being said, I'm short (permanent), happy (I have the best life ever) and blonde (for ever and ever). I love to talk one on one about the deepest topics and can't seem to stop seeing the big picture. I happily live on Prince Edward Island, Canada, home to Anne of Green Gables and the most beautiful red beaches in the world, with my multiple cats and pug overlord and lady.

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Linda T

A cozy mystery

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024

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This was an enjoyable story, with believable characters, and an ending that caught me by surprise. Thank you, Patti Larsen.

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024

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I enjoyed reading this story. The characters are fleshed out well, the plot is straight forward, and the premise is finding out who killed the man trying to steal her B&B. I definitely recommend this book.

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Theodora Vanyar

Humorous, human, and unexpectedly fun!

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019

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Fiona Fleming starts her day with a clogged toilet and a loveable but gassy pug. And then things get even more complicated when the man who claims he owns her grandmother's B&B turns up dead in her koi pond! With a full house, a grumpy sheriff telling her to mind her own, and a pair of housekeepers that seem to hate her, Fiona has her hands full.
Where to start? The dead body? The well-written main character? The interesting cast of conflicting personalities? The Shyamalan-style twist at the end I didn't see coming at all? The cheese-loving, ever-farting pug?
Bed, Breakfast, and Murder was a treat to read after a difficult day. Now, this book had a few errors in its grammar and syntax-wise, but it was nothing story breaking. The author's voice is strong and full of great humor. Both self- and the world in general depreciating, the dialogue was well-flowing and very human. The whodunit aspect wasn't predictable at all, as it seemed there was an endless flow of potential suspects to the untimely demise of a super shady developer.
There was quite a bit of playful humor in Ms. Lawson's writing. And a delightful collection of humanity and flaws in most of her characters. There was a decent representation of bias, assumptions, and secrets being kept. The internal debate Fiona had between loving and bopping her dear bubble-headed friend Daisy is something I think everyone struggles with now and again. As well as the debate as to whether or not a cute butt attached to someone who's a pain in yours? Totally relatable.
While this is the first book in a series, it was a complete story unto itself. As it was written, it was also I am most certainly looking forward to reading the next book or nine in the series.
It will be interesting to see how Malcolm Murray and Fiona's father cross path in future stories.

Representation and Sexism Tests:
Bechdel–Wallace Test: PASS
Do two female characters talk about something other than a male character? YES
DuVernay Test: FAIL
Are there fully actualized characters of color? NO
Ellen Willis Test: PASS
Would two related characters still work to carry the story if their genders were reversed? YES
Mako Mori Test: PASS
Is there a female character? YES
Does she get her own arc? YES NO
Does it do anything other than supporting a man’s story? YES
Sexy Lamp Test: PASS
Would the plot fall apart if the female character was replaced by a sexy looking lamp? Absolutely
Vito Russo Test: PASS
Is there a character on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum? YES
Are they a character beyond their orientation? YES
Do they affect the plot? YES

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G. Wells

Great storyline, but…

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023

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This was an adorable story. Great plots, great characters, and really keeps you reading. BUT, you really, really need an editor. The grammatical errors, sentence structure issues, and just nonsensical sentences made it a difficult read. I will be giving this author another shot and am looking forward to reading the next book in this series, and will, hopefully, encounter fewer errors. It is reading, of course, so yeah, the grammar, spelling, and sentence structure ARE important.

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Inheritance and a pug can bea real adventure

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018

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Very good cozy mystery. The luck of an inheritance can really fall hard upon you, especially if it is a windfall of a B&B left by your grandmother Iris. Fiona Fleming has retreated to her hometown after a long period of employment in New York. Adjusting to the change of pace, handling a B&B with 2 very silent slightly resentful employees afraid they will be fired, a friend with flighty conversational skills enhanced by awkward statements in ill-planned occasions, makes the "staff" meetings unique. Fiona's parents live nearby; her mother Polly, gourmand chef at home with little appreciation from her gruff husband John, the former sheriff recently retired. John is still angry at not being able to finish some secret investigations that no one else seems to follow-up. Crew, the new sheriff was John's protégé and friend who now has to tamp down John's snooping in the middle of his duties. Fiona finds that someone has a deed signed by her grandmother giving the inn to a businessman of many talents! Enter a pug Petunia, snorting, farting, and begging for treats, as the final inheritance from grandmother Iris. Iris, John, and Fiona all delve into the mystery of the deed using clues from her departed Iris. Add a dead man, supposed owner of the B&B planted in her koi pond at Fiona's and we have a wonderfully entertaining romp of "who-done it" to keep you reading up to the final conclusion. Enjoy the wonderful characters and settle down for a good read.

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Christine Rains

Cozy mystery at a small town B&B

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023

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Fiona Fleming's grandmother leaves her a B&B when she passes, and Fiona returns to her small hometown of Reading, Vermont to run it. She has only been there a few weeks when a dead man turns up in the garden pond. What's worse is that her father might be the one who killed him. Fiona must find out who is the murderer before her new life is lost.

This is the first book in the cozy mystery series, Fiona Fleming, and it's an entertaining start. Fiona is strong and smart, and determined never to date another man after breaking up with her ex. She has supportive parents and was close to her grandmother too. Plus she has the support of Petunia, her late grandmother's pug! As she pokes around in the case, she clashes with the handsome new sheriff, Crew, and she admires him in his tight jeans. The plot takes a few twists, but mostly we're getting the layout of Reading and the people there for future stories.

The book does start with a detailed plunging of a toilet and there are a lot of fart jokes. So if that sort of humor isn't for you, the author has several other books that are fantastic.

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023

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This is a super mystery with a surprise ending. I especially loved the frequent references to the ever loyal pug. I highly recommend this book if you like a nice relaxing read.

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anneke van stee

erg makkelijk door te lezen. leuk verhaal.

Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 10, 2023

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Ik zou dit boek aanbevelen aan vrouwen. Het leest makkelijk weg. Het verhaal zit goed in elkaar. Een echte page turner.

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Paola B.

cosy mystery

Reviewed in Italy on July 12, 2023

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Un uomo assassinato viene trovato nel giardino di un B&B. Fiona Fleming, la proprietaria, dovrà usare le sue doti di detective per risolvere il mistero e conservare la sua proprietà. Una gradevole lettura con anche spunti comici

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Miss Informed

Death, deception and dog fragrance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2023

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Inheriting her grandmother's B&B was an unexpected blessing for Fee, until a man arrives to claim it. What follows is a tale of trickery and torment, as murder and treachery is uncovered.
I loved this, from the farting dog to the amazing cast of human characters. Funny, tense and exciting.

Neerja Kulkarni

Loved it!

Reviewed in India on October 31, 2020

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Unexpected twists and turns I was almost sure about the culprit for entire book but in the end this book left me baffled 😱 never guessed it even for a brief moment!

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Boom to read

Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2018

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It was fun to read. Kept me interesting and the main character is down to earth. The author spun a Web so that it wa hará to figure out the end. A good read. Defínete y will read anotaré of her Books.

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