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Hooked & Cooked #1
Gunpowder Chowder
Hannah Holiday is new to Hooks Harbor, Maine. With the inheritance of her Great Aunt Caroline’s café and cottages, she faces a challenge of turning it into a modern business. A challenge she is ready for—until a body turns up in an unexpected place. With her own insecurities rising when she becomes a suspect, Hannah must decide who in Hooks Harbor she can trust, and who is really out to get her—Her elderly neighbor? The handsome carpenter? A former employee of the café? The list grows. Hannah’s life—and reputation—depends on her ability to make quick decisions. Will she get herself out of this nightmare and get her business moving forward before time runs out? If you love a good culinary cozy mystery, grab Gunpowder Chowder and get hooked on Hannah Holiday’s adventures. ***Gunpowder Chowder is approx. 330 pages and is volume 1 in the Hooked & Cooked Cozy Mystery Series. Lyndsey’s books can be read and enjoyed in any order.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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January 10, 2021
I've been wanting to start this series for a long time now, and I'm so glad I did! I loved the setting, and the characters were pretty awesome too. I think Jack is my favorite, and he was even Hannah's first friend in Hooks Harbor. It was almost like having a grandpa around, except his daughter Pam, a police officer, didn't care a lot for sharing him with anyone. He was so funny especially when he was plotting to get back (harmlessly) at a reporter for saying Hannah's late Aunt Caroline's chowder caused food poisoning. Or when he put a certain idea in that reporter's head regarding the case.
I didn't care a lot for Hannah's sister at Ruby at first, but she eventually got the hang of living in town and even how to sleuth a murder, and she started to grow on me. The little dog Nellie that Jack gave Hannah her first day there was so adorable and just what she needed. I'm not sure if the series is finished, but I'm hoping Hannah and Cal eventually become more than friends.
I didn't care a lot for Hannah's sister at Ruby at first, but she eventually got the hang of living in town and even how to sleuth a murder, and she started to grow on me. The little dog Nellie that Jack gave Hannah her first day there was so adorable and just what she needed. I'm not sure if the series is finished, but I'm hoping Hannah and Cal eventually become more than friends.
February 7, 2020
I really liked this book.
A woman has a challenge, and its one we might all dream of. Taking over a ramshackle small corner of the world that we can transform into a business for sun and summer lovers.
There are real characters, there is drama, and it's a fun read.
A woman has a challenge, and its one we might all dream of. Taking over a ramshackle small corner of the world that we can transform into a business for sun and summer lovers.
There are real characters, there is drama, and it's a fun read.
March 5, 2021
Fun and exciting
This story kept moving at a good pace, there weren't too many characters to confuse you. It was fun and if kept me on my toes. Can't wait to read more
This story kept moving at a good pace, there weren't too many characters to confuse you. It was fun and if kept me on my toes. Can't wait to read more
August 31, 2019
I wish there had been more editing of this book. One of the typos had me going back over what I read in the chapter to see if I actually missed two men "shooting" at each other when it was supposed to be "shouting". That type of distraction (as well as you're vs your) can take away from even the best plot and character development. However, there were other things that bothered me like the very snappy or antagonistic dialog that wasn't necessary at times. Not only does it sound awkward, it's very weird to me to think that a new person to town would go around asking people where they were at the time of the murder. I know that cozy mysteries are usually written with an amateur sleuth as the hero or heroine but this line of awkward questioning takes away from the enjoyment of the story for me.
November 11, 2020
A great start to a new series (and a quick read!)
Hannah has arrived to take stock of her inheritance from her Great Aunt Caroline which consists of a cafe and four cottages, one odd term of the inheritance is that she cannot sell up for a year! As she is taking stock (okay looking at the sea view) she is startled by the arrival of Jack, who turns out to be her neighbour, the next thing she knows is that he is arranging for things to be fixed, has landed her with a puppy and has warned her that there are people trying to buy her out! When one of those people winds up dead in one of her cottages and fingers are being pointed at her, Hannah needs to figure out what is going on .... and who she can trust!
Hannah has arrived to take stock of her inheritance from her Great Aunt Caroline which consists of a cafe and four cottages, one odd term of the inheritance is that she cannot sell up for a year! As she is taking stock (okay looking at the sea view) she is startled by the arrival of Jack, who turns out to be her neighbour, the next thing she knows is that he is arranging for things to be fixed, has landed her with a puppy and has warned her that there are people trying to buy her out! When one of those people winds up dead in one of her cottages and fingers are being pointed at her, Hannah needs to figure out what is going on .... and who she can trust!
December 4, 2023
Welcome to the Harbour
A nice read with plenty of drama intertwined throughout. Interesting characters, Hannah, Cal and Jack being the main characters, but there are others who add body to the storyline. Greed seems to be the underlying factor, I am still not sure why Vern was killed but I suppose greed was the predominant reason. Persons with bad attitudes end up being seen in a different light when explanations were given, favorable portrayal of life in a small community.
Have fun reading!
A nice read with plenty of drama intertwined throughout. Interesting characters, Hannah, Cal and Jack being the main characters, but there are others who add body to the storyline. Greed seems to be the underlying factor, I am still not sure why Vern was killed but I suppose greed was the predominant reason. Persons with bad attitudes end up being seen in a different light when explanations were given, favorable portrayal of life in a small community.
Have fun reading!
May 6, 2017
Mysterious
Hannah moves to Hooks Harbor and the fun begins. This was a fun quick read for me. This is the first book in the series so there is a lot of background information given. I enjoyed meeting the characters. They are a very interesting mix but work well together. The end seemed a little rushed to me but the mystery of who did it was done well. Looking forward to the book
Hannah moves to Hooks Harbor and the fun begins. This was a fun quick read for me. This is the first book in the series so there is a lot of background information given. I enjoyed meeting the characters. They are a very interesting mix but work well together. The end seemed a little rushed to me but the mystery of who did it was done well. Looking forward to the book
September 22, 2020
This one fell pretty short for me. I liked the characters well enough. Jack was a riot and really made the book a 3-star, rather than a 2-star. I just didn't feel like there was enough suspense. There wasn't any real rising action. I never felt like anyone was in danger. Nothing really seemed to be going on. I guess I expect more suspense from a mystery novel, even if it's of the cozy variety. I might read the next one, but it's not high up on my list.
January 15, 2020
Hannah inherits a cafe and some guest cabins from her great aunt on the coast of main. Within hours of her arrival she's forced to point a shotgun at couple guys. One those guys ends up dead in one her cabins. Who killed him? Other mysteries occur and then there's the *know it all* tv reporter. Many believe that the great aunt didn't die and is haunting the place.
January 19, 2020
Good mystery
This is a clean mystery with lots of red herrings.
There were a couple of typos (such as Jake instead of Jack, which was the character’s name previously).
Some of the scenes transitioned abruptly, making parts of the story seem rushed.
There were also a lot of characters, and some seemed underdeveloped.
Overall, this was a fun, clean, enjoyable book.
This is a clean mystery with lots of red herrings.
There were a couple of typos (such as Jake instead of Jack, which was the character’s name previously).
Some of the scenes transitioned abruptly, making parts of the story seem rushed.
There were also a lot of characters, and some seemed underdeveloped.
Overall, this was a fun, clean, enjoyable book.
February 17, 2020
I am HOOKED!!!
This is really a great read! I can not wait to read the rest of the series and her other books!
This is very well written with great character and plot development. I kept sneaking a few minutes to read every chance I could get.
Read this book, you will not be disappointed.
This is really a great read! I can not wait to read the rest of the series and her other books!
This is very well written with great character and plot development. I kept sneaking a few minutes to read every chance I could get.
Read this book, you will not be disappointed.
March 23, 2020
Gun powder Chowder. I enjoyed listening to this book. It was a fast paced book. Things happened in just a week or two. The premise of this book is unique.
The sea side setting ,in the winter was different. I appreciated that there were many people who could have been the killer.
The sea side setting ,in the winter was different. I appreciated that there were many people who could have been the killer.
September 24, 2020
A fun read.
Once I picked this book up, I could not put it down. The story and characters were intriguing and engaging, keeping me drawn. There were plenty of suspects to keep you guessing. The ending was satisfying. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
Once I picked this book up, I could not put it down. The story and characters were intriguing and engaging, keeping me drawn. There were plenty of suspects to keep you guessing. The ending was satisfying. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
December 23, 2021
This storyline seemed to be very redundant. It was entertaining but I felt it did have the opportunity to unfold and become exciting. I was disappointed in the "hurry up and end it" closing.
I don't feel I would be interested in reading any other books by this author strictly from the
way it was written.
I don't feel I would be interested in reading any other books by this author strictly from the
way it was written.
December 18, 2022
Such loveable characters!
Yes, these guys are like family from page 1. In some cases they reminded me of uncle Charles or Cousin Jackie. Great beach that I would love to call home! I absolutely loved this light mystery and I would be surprised if anybody did not. It's that good!
Yes, these guys are like family from page 1. In some cases they reminded me of uncle Charles or Cousin Jackie. Great beach that I would love to call home! I absolutely loved this light mystery and I would be surprised if anybody did not. It's that good!
May 10, 2017
Definitely Good Book
This is a really good book with just enough twists and turns to make it interesting. Don't know if there's going to be a romance in the making yet but I sure like the old codger, Jack.
This is a really good book with just enough twists and turns to make it interesting. Don't know if there's going to be a romance in the making yet but I sure like the old codger, Jack.
June 24, 2017
Nice!
Well written, nice cozy read. I was captivated from beginning til the end! Lyndsey Cole did an excellent job with Gunpowder Chowder! I just can't wait to read more about Cal, Hannah, Jack and all of the rest of the characters. Kudos Ms. Cole.
LOVED. IT!!!
Well written, nice cozy read. I was captivated from beginning til the end! Lyndsey Cole did an excellent job with Gunpowder Chowder! I just can't wait to read more about Cal, Hannah, Jack and all of the rest of the characters. Kudos Ms. Cole.
LOVED. IT!!!
July 9, 2017
Light and Amusing
An easy, quick read when you want a break from more serious or emotionally wrenching fare. There a a few editing errors that are distracting (a "you're" instead of "your" was particularly glaring) but all in all a good book for a breezy read.
An easy, quick read when you want a break from more serious or emotionally wrenching fare. There a a few editing errors that are distracting (a "you're" instead of "your" was particularly glaring) but all in all a good book for a breezy read.
May 7, 2018
Discovered a new author
I really enjoyed this mystery it keeps you guessing to the very end. Great story! I love finding new authors or new authors to me. I can't wait until I read the next book.
I really enjoyed this mystery it keeps you guessing to the very end. Great story! I love finding new authors or new authors to me. I can't wait until I read the next book.
June 23, 2018
Sun, sand and murder
Good plot! What has the sand sculpture competition have to do with murder? The characters are good and the family dynamics are easy to relate to. Nice twists and the romance is played just right. Shame about the proofing errors but a good read. Recommended
Good plot! What has the sand sculpture competition have to do with murder? The characters are good and the family dynamics are easy to relate to. Nice twists and the romance is played just right. Shame about the proofing errors but a good read. Recommended
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January 18, 2020Cute premise for a mystery with great location background. I love how Jack is a crusty older man who interacts well with others but hasn't a clue about what to do to get his family talking to him and each other. Mystery with twist but a lot summer beach/pool book
September 3, 2020
Book Review
The characters held my interest & attention. I enjoyed the mystery all the way through the book. It was fun reading & made me smile.
I will recommend this book to my sister & a couple of friends that enjoy light reading with a smile.
The characters held my interest & attention. I enjoyed the mystery all the way through the book. It was fun reading & made me smile.
I will recommend this book to my sister & a couple of friends that enjoy light reading with a smile.
February 15, 2023
Clam Up!
I recommend this book to those who like mysteries mixed with a little romance, good clean reading, a touch of jealousy and a setting near water. Perfect! Now try to figure out who's the killer.
I recommend this book to those who like mysteries mixed with a little romance, good clean reading, a touch of jealousy and a setting near water. Perfect! Now try to figure out who's the killer.
April 8, 2023
I liked it well enough. When the killer is reveled it's not really a surprise, however not a let down either because because you have a few very viable suspects and it really could be any of them. I will most likely read another of her books some time in the future.
January 10, 2017
Cute story
Wonder what will be next for Miss Hannah and her new friends.Such a small town couldn't handle too many murders.
Wonder what will be next for Miss Hannah and her new friends.Such a small town couldn't handle too many murders.
July 14, 2017
Very engaging mystery. Hannah is a delightful heroine and has made some interesting friends. Looks to be a very good start to a series to look forward too.
July 3, 2017
Didn't see that comimg
Didn't know who done it til the very end. Another good series by Lyndsey Co!e. I cannot wait to see what is coming next.
Didn't know who done it til the very end. Another good series by Lyndsey Co!e. I cannot wait to see what is coming next.
July 14, 2017
Decent cozy. Would read more. 3 star. Some small stuff bugged me, like your vs you're
July 28, 2017
3.5 stars. Good beginning
August 7, 2017
3.5 stars
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