Business is booming at Harlow Jane Cassidy's custom dressmaking boutique-even with her great-grandmother's ghost hanging around the shop. But when a local golf pro is found stabbed with dressmaking shears, the new town deputy suspects Harlow. Now she has to clear her name before the next outfit she designs is a prison jumpsuit...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Miss Harlow Jane Cassidy, once a New York fashion designer, is now the proud owner of Buttons and Bows, a unique dressmaking shop in Bliss, Texas. Thanks to a magical wish made by her great-great-great grandfather, Butch Cassidy (yep, that Butch Cassidy!), all of the women in the family are blessed with a special "gift." While her grandmother is a goat charmer, and her mom has a powerful green thumb, Harlow has the ability to sew magic into the garments she makes, giving the wearer a little supernatural help.
In A FITTING END, the town of Bliss is in a tizzy over the upcoming Margaret Moffette Lea Pageant and Ball, and Harlow has been hired to make the gown for Libby Allen, the granddaughter of Senator and Mrs. Jebediah James. Things go terribly wrong when the golf pro is murdered at the country club where the event will be held, and evidence points to Mrs. James (Zinnia) as the murderer. Harlow can sense that Zinnia is innocent, so while her client is being held in the county jail, she does some investigating of her own. What she discovers is that the people of Bliss, Texas, have more secrets than you can shake a stick at, and someone is willing to commit murder to keep them buried.
I fell in love with this series after reading the first book, PLEATING FOR MERCY, and the follow up, A FITTING END, was equally enjoyable. We learn more about the Cassidy family tree and the magical gifts the women possess. The ghostly presence of great-grandmother Meemaw joins the cast again, and she's gaining strength for helping out and for some mischief, too. The mystery was well written; it kept me guessing until the end. I'm looking forward to seeing how the new discoveries in this book play out in the next installment. This was a great read, and I'd definitely recommend it to fans of cozy mysteries with a touch of the paranormal.
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In A FITTING END, the town of Bliss is in a tizzy over the upcoming Margaret Moffette Lea Pageant and Ball, and Harlow has been hired to make the gown for Libby Allen, the granddaughter of Senator and Mrs. Jebediah James. Things go terribly wrong when the golf pro is murdered at the country club where the event will be held, and evidence points to Mrs. James (Zinnia) as the murderer. Harlow can sense that Zinnia is innocent, so while her client is being held in the county jail, she does some investigating of her own. What she discovers is that the people of Bliss, Texas, have more secrets than you can shake a stick at, and someone is willing to commit murder to keep them buried.
I fell in love with this series after reading the first book, PLEATING FOR MERCY, and the follow up, A FITTING END, was equally enjoyable. We learn more about the Cassidy family tree and the magical gifts the women possess. The ghostly presence of great-grandmother Meemaw joins the cast again, and she's gaining strength for helping out and for some mischief, too. The mystery was well written; it kept me guessing until the end. I'm looking forward to seeing how the new discoveries in this book play out in the next installment. This was a great read, and I'd definitely recommend it to fans of cozy mysteries with a touch of the paranormal.
Review copy courtesy of the publisher.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Elisabeth
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I was disappointed in this book because I really enjoyed the first in the series, but this one just didn't live up to that standard. The characters were shallow, the plot thin and the end came out of nowhere. The protagonist ran from situation to situation, wringing her hands throughout, with very little motivation other than the author had to fill up pages. Especially disappointing as the first book shows the author is capable of better than this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was charmed by Pleating for Mercy. In it, we were introduced to Harlow Jane Cassidy, who traded in her New York clothing design career for a dressmaking shop in Texas, kept company by her family (not all of whom are precisely alive) and a host of friends, new-and-old. It has just a sparkle of magic, but the magic never becomes the primary plot driver.
In this next book in the series, Harlow -- invited to design dresses for the debutante ball -- overhears an argument, whereupon one of the arguers shortly turns up dead. Naturally she gets involved, since she simply cannot believe that the Person of Interest could possibly be guilty.
Like many cozy mysteries, the whodunnit (which is good) plays second fiddle to the setting (fashion! dressmaking!) and the characters (who are all VERY fun). I like Harlow's special power: the ability to sew into a garment the wearer's hopes and dreams.
The result is a fun summer romp of a read... perfect for curling up with, when you want a few hours escape from real life.
In this next book in the series, Harlow -- invited to design dresses for the debutante ball -- overhears an argument, whereupon one of the arguers shortly turns up dead. Naturally she gets involved, since she simply cannot believe that the Person of Interest could possibly be guilty.
Like many cozy mysteries, the whodunnit (which is good) plays second fiddle to the setting (fashion! dressmaking!) and the characters (who are all VERY fun). I like Harlow's special power: the ability to sew into a garment the wearer's hopes and dreams.
The result is a fun summer romp of a read... perfect for curling up with, when you want a few hours escape from real life.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Melissa Bourbon Mysteries
This is just one of an entertaining series of mysteries built around a dressmaker's shop in a small town. Easy and enjoyable reading. Just for fun and relaxation.
Published 1 month ago by sarge
5.0 out of 5 stars
dog lover
Here is another cozy mystery series with a bit of magic thrown in. I loved it. I've read all the books in this series and can't wait for the next one to come out.
Published 2 months ago by dog lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm enjoying this book
Please keep this series going. I sew and enjoying this very much will look for other books. thank you so much
Published 2 months ago by dee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big fan of M. Bourbon
I chose 5 stars because I simply could not put it down. I love to sew and I'm sure that helps but I like her addition of the gifts in her family. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Linda K VanShaar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, all the way
This book has stuck with me. I think the idea of a gifted family is super, the characters are really likeable, the story is actually possible. I want more from this author.
Published 4 months ago by Judy C. Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super-natural fun!!
This is one of the best book series I have read! There is just enough playfulness to keep you entertained and enough plausible mystery solving to hold your attention. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeanne W. Miyakawa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great second book of the series
Loved this second book of the series. Great mystery set in a small Texas town with historical tidbits about Butch Cassidy sprinkled throughout the book.
Published 6 months ago by Staci Marchbanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fabulous, magical followup to A Pleating Mercy
It's pageant season in Bliss, Texas, and no better place for dressmaker Harlow to gain some new client's. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bella Mcguire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful read.
This is an easy book to read and enjoy. The characters come alive and the plot flows as it should. I would recommend this to any female. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Reading!
A very fun, light read. The writing is smooth and enjoyable. You can read it very quickly and wish for more!
Published 8 months ago by Cali Books and More
