Publication April 23, 2024
Whitney and Buck have no clue what a headache their latest flip project will be. It starts when they buy the old firehouse to renovate and sale, then take on an around-the-corner townhouse at the urging of its neighbor, Joanne. Little did they know that Joanne would die mysteriously in Whitney's arms not long after. The suspect list is obvious, the deceased's family, or maybe the seemingly greedy neighbor who, on the surface, appeared to be a dear friend, or, sigh, the lovely young couple living nearby that craved a bigger home for their expanding family. Suddenly it seems like they've barely gotten started when there is a crowd forming that insists on buying the place. Toss in some annoyingly wannabe-helpful senior citizens who believe they know more about renovation than Whitney and, well, things are both chaotic and testy.
I've come to love this series. It's one that, quite frankly, I tend to pick up asap to read and seem compelled to finish asap, too. I mean, I can sleep another time, right? After opening with a humorous scene, let's just say involving a fireman's pole, the characters and set-up may seem to lag but important information was being shared about relationships and the sites. To be honest, I had the wrong person in my sights, although it ultimately all made sense. I really enjoy how Whitney seems to find a way to use her and cousin Buck's current projects in a positive way before selling, too. That adds to the overall positive vibes I always get from this series, not to mention the frequent viewpoint of Sawdust, Whitney's cat. The other regulars are nicely characterized and you'll even learn a bit about mortgages and home ownership complications. Heck, not to give away too much, but you'll even get some info on how arson investigators. well, investigate how/where fires were started. And, oh, you'll love the ending.
Bottom line, this was a fun, easy read that kept me invested in what was happening, even if my amateur sleuth skills were lacking this go-round. The sites and potential seen in them is always fascinating and it's nice to see recurring side-characters pop up and play a role. So, house flipping, renovation, entertaining if annoying seniors, a feisty cat, fireman's pole, loud fire alarm, squabbling family, romance, and, oh, yes, a recipe at the end. Fun read that, although I highly recommend you check out the entire series simply because it's a great read, works well as a standalone. Thanks #NetGalley and #StMartin'sPress - #StMartin'sPaperbacks for letting me have a sneak peek at Whitney and cousin Buck's latest project, not to mention the invite to the big event at the end.
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