I love this series, BUT...

This is one of my favorite series all around. The narration brings all the characters to life, and I especially love the "old biddies."

However, Jemma was exceptionally annoying in this book. She was a jealous clingy girlfriend, acting insecure the whole book long. She over analyzes every single move her boyfriend makes. In one scene she decides to call Devlin and see if he's free. When she can't get ahold of him she decides to pack up her cat, an overnight bag & show up unannounced at his house. She acts like a slightly crazy jealous girl, going back & forth in her mind if Devlin is cheating on her. It's exhausting.. I could have used way less of that.

Otherwise I love this series & the rest of it is incredibly enjoyable to listen to!

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Another Fun Mystery

Gemma's day ends in murder and the old biddies are very interested in helping to solve it and are getting in the way. Even sweet little Muesli is getting into trouble. What is going on here!! Everyone is giving Gemma problems. And is this the end for Gemma and her boyfriend? Why is he avoiding her? I just love all the characters in these stories. They are lively and full of mystery and fun. You just know that if you visit the Tearoom and surrounding town, you are going to love talking to them all. And Pearl Hunter, the narrator, just makes these characters and stories come alive with her reading. She makes it sound so charming.

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Delightful Fun Joyful Most Entertaining!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutly LOVE these stories!!!! I hope H. Y. Hanna never stops writing this series!!!
Pearl Hewitt is the most gifted narrator I have EVER listened to!!!!!
Simply Amazing how she makes every character come alive I actually see them! Her little laughs , her feelings"grrr"when she's fed up with her Mother or frustrated. The old "biddies" and EVERY Character she does is Real and Visual!!!!!! I have Never enjoyed a series of stories as I have these. I go back and listen to many scenes that are so Amazingly funny...It's better each time I see them!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You have brought Sunshine and laughter into my life more than anything else has in years!! H. Y. Hanna you are truly the most giffted enjoyable writter I have ever enjoyed!!! I love Muesli! I adore cats. You have captured every essence of any cat I've ever known. Again Thank You!!!!

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Impatient

I’m getting tired of the very slow pace of the romance between Gemma and Devlin. It’s an underlying aggravation throughout the whole story. Let’s get on with it.

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Spoiled Russian Princess

These Hanna Mysteries are just the thing when wanting a light cozy British tale. This is especially true for me while at home during the the Covid-19 lockdown when a fun story with all the usual Tea Room characters are involved. I look forward to book six.

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Charming Series, But Not Without Issues

I have listened to the prior four books and the prequel as well. This series charming and lighthearted and the narration really makes this series amazing.

However, the lead character (Gemma) is not just a flawed character — she’s obnoxious and often unlikeable. I wish the Old Biddies and Meusli the cat were the focus of this series and Gemma were a side character who owns the tea room the Biddies meet in. The romance between Gemma and the detective is tired and uninteresting — especially since Gemma acts like she is a teenager rather than someone approaching 30. If Gemma behaved like an adult, a lot of the tedious aspects of this series would melt away. Unfortunately, I don’t think we will get that kind of character development.

Aside from Gemma, this series is so much fun. I look forward to the next installment even if I have to endure the terrible romance and Gemma’s churlish behavior.

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very good

as always, the narrator was very good. the story was great with its twist and turns. kept you wondering where the story was going.

Fun and light

I live reading these books. They are charming and a light read. I look forward to the next book.

Love this mystery series

I really enjoyed this book. I like how the characters are developing. This series a good series to relax to.

Great Book!

Great read. Good story by a great author.. The narrator does a great job of bringing the story alive. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a good mysyery.