Tide and Punishment

Read for Who Picked This Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldyf5SRblo8

This is probably my favorite in the series so far despite me only wanting Christmasy books in December. I just loved the mystery so much and I actually guessed the killer. I also really loved how set up the characters and town are because it is the third in the series.

I found this book so formulaic. I read the previous book recently and this one hits the same beats as previous one but with a more Christmas theme. It introduced all characters like you never read any of the previous books. It's just so frustrating when you read them close together because the 20% I read was almost a copy-pase from the first 20% of the previous book. The character even has the exact same scene of going through town in her car where she meets characters along the way with introductions and recaps.
For now, I'll be pausing this series at least until I forget some so that I might enjoy it.

Aunt Fran is in danger of being arrested! We are quickly drawn into the emotions of the book. The mystery was pretty easy to figure out. A whole lot of the mystery was built around rumors, so that really made me feel like I was in a small town. I loved the Christmas progressive dinner. I loved meeting Senator Denver. Amelia is becoming a better friend every time and the romance is pretty well done also.