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Start your review of Alienation of Crust (A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery, #5)

I really enjoyed this series!! Although I still do not sympathize the whole Aidans proper noun was changed to Calvin all all of a sudden and information technology drove me nuts affair.

Iv stars: Another delectable mystery with cozy treats, magic and Greek mythology.

Ella Mae is happy and content dorsum in her pie shop. She may non have all of her gifts anymore, but she can still broil a mean pie, plus she has Hugh back past her side. Life is good, until a visitor shows up in the pie shop with a proffer for Ella Mae. Beatrice Burbank, the president of the aristocracy Camellia Club, wants Ella Mae to create some new recipes for the society and to teach and bake at the grouping's annual retr

Four stars: Another delectable mystery with cozy treats, magic and Greek mythology.

Ella Mae is happy and content back in her pie shop. She may not have all of her gifts anymore, simply she can still bake a mean pie, plus she has Hugh dorsum past her side. Life is practiced, until a visitor shows upwardly in the pie shop with a proposition for Ella Mae. Beatrice Burbank, the president of the elite Camellia Guild, wants Ella Mae to create some new recipes for the club and to teach and bake at the group's almanac retreat which will be held at Lake Havenwood. Ella Mae accepts, despite Reba's warnings. And then earlier the event is held, Bea turns upward dead in the lake. Leaving Ella Mae wondering who killed her and why?
What I Liked:
*After the thrilling events of the concluding volume, A Breach of Crust takes a step back and utilizes a quieter approach. This time, the story isn't on a global scale, and there aren't dire consequences for magical kind at stake. Instead, information technology is a simple mystery that has some surprises. Even though this book wasn't quite as exciting every bit the concluding, it was all the same a good solid read.
*The overall mystery was interesting, and I especially liked how information technology featured a Greek myth. I wasn't familiar with the Greek story, and I liked uncovering it, and seeing information technology fit into the story. One thing I love about this series is that it utilizes all kinds of legends and mythology.
Take I told yous how much I love Reba? I tin't become enough of this fierce, sassy, funny, licorice loving, loyal and sex craved old gal. She makes me giggle with her antics. I loved that we got a good heaping dose of Reba in this one.
*I liked the whole story line featuring Opal Gaynor. I was thrilled with her alter of eye, and I admired her courage and donating sacrifice.
The romance has been a sticking indicate in the serial for me. Thankfully, the romance finally seems to be settled out in this one. I am and then pleased to come across the way information technology worked out, and I have my fingers crossed that the romantic drama is done.
*I am a huge fan of the the delicious nutrient in the books. This time around, Ella Mae is working to create gluten free pies and a Key Lime Pie for the lactose intolerant. I love reading the descriptions of all the yummy treats, I only wish I could taste them. Since I can't reach into my book and taste the pies, I can do the next all-time thing, try making them at home. In this installment, there are more tasty pie recipes. This time you can attempt to broil: Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie, Lactose Free Key Lime Pie, Blackberry Icebox Pie and Tomato Pie with a Cheddar Crust. Yum!
*The ending was satisfactory in that information technology concluded the principal mystery. I also appreciated the way things ended upwards with the romance. I am hopeful that in that location are still more books in the works.
And The Not So Much:
*I am nevertheless not liking the whole mean girl drama that continues with Loralyn. It is getting old. I wish that story line would settle out once and for all. It is getting dried.
*I take been eagerly watching some secondary romances hoping they will unfold, but I was disappointed that none of them really blossomed. I was especially disappointed in the relationship that happened with Ella Mae's mother. Information technology was left completely hanging. I hope some of these relationships are followed up on in further books. I want to come across what happens with Jenny, Finn, Ella Mae's Mom and Aunt Dee.
*Fifty-fifty though the mystery was entertaining and interesting, I had it figured out early on who the culprit was despite the obvious attempts to brand information technology look similar someone else.
*I missed the pie making magic. I hope that it comes dorsum.

Alienation of Crust was another entertaining installment in the Overjoyed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. This fourth dimension around, the mystery borrows from an old Greek mythological story. I love that this series continues to incorporate old legends and lore, composite with magic and delicious food. If you want something unique in the cozy genre, this is the series to endeavor as it is a bit of paranormal with cozy. I am hoping there are more books to come in the series, as at the fourth dimension of this review in that location is null posted nearly a sixth volume.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in commutation for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.
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Feb 10, 2021 Christine rated it actually liked it

This is the fifth volume in the charmed pie shoppe serial. Ella Mae gets a job educational activity a group of ladies in the Camellia club how to make pies. But when she finds the woman who hired her dead she begins to suspect that all is not right with the Camellia Club. I loved this book. Ella Mae and Reba make such a wonderful squad. Reba always has me laughing. I love that Hugh and Ella Mae have made up with each other. The volume also has Ella Mae'southward childhood enemy Loralyn and I thought we got a decent reso This is the fifth book in the charmed pie shoppe series. Ella Mae gets a task educational activity a group of ladies in the Camellia order how to make pies. But when she finds the woman who hired her dead she begins to doubtable that all is non right with the Camellia Guild. I loved this book. Ella Mae and Reba make such a wonderful team. Reba always has me laughing. I love that Hugh and Ella Mae take made up with each other. The volume also has Ella Mae's childhood enemy Loralyn and I thought we got a decent resolution to her character. I did like how Loralyn's mother has inverse throughout the books . This was a dainty conclusion to the series. ...more

Jul 12, 2016 Minna rated it it was amazing

I recollect this is the best volume of the bunch. The author has clearly matured and become more accomplished. It shows.

Sooo... Is this the last installment then?

Sob!!!! I sped-listened to the last two books in this series and now I'1000 devastated that it's over. Love the magical earth building, the quirky characters, the spunky terrier and the happily e'er later. And the mystery is fabulous too! But information technology's still kinda bittersweet -- bitter because things didn't terminate exactly as I hoped merely sugariness considering at present I get to imagine my own continuations. This has been my tertiary Ellery Adams serial and I'm impressed. On my hunt for the next i! Sob!!!! I sped-listened to the last 2 books in this series and now I'm devastated that it's over. Love the magical earth edifice, the quirky characters, the spunky terrier and the happily ever after. And the mystery is fabulous too! But information technology's still kinda bloodshot -- bitter because things didn't cease exactly every bit I hoped but sweet considering at present I get to imagine my own continuations. This has been my tertiary Ellery Adams series and I'thousand impressed. On my hunt for the side by side one! ...more than

Feb 23, 2016 Lisa Morin rated it it was astonishing

Ella Mae LeFaye is learning to live her life without magic. Her pies may not exist charmed any longer but the people still line up to savor a slice of her delectable treats.
Beatrice Burbank, president of the Camellia Society, a group of high-guild Southern ladies from the mannerly town of Sweet Briar, Georgia, is hoping Ella Mae volition teach some of the ladies a affair or two about blistering at their annual retreat. Ella Mae is intrigued by the lodge and finds herself liking Bea, so she readily agrees to Ella Mae LeFaye is learning to live her life without magic. Her pies may not be overjoyed any longer merely the people still line up to savor a piece of her delectable treats.
Beatrice Burbank, president of the Camellia Lodge, a group of high-society Southern ladies from the charming town of Sweet Briar, Georgia, is hoping Ella Mae volition teach some of the ladies a thing or two near baking at their annual retreat. Ella Mae is intrigued by the order and finds herself liking Bea, so she readily agrees to attend the retreat.
Unfortunately, Ella Mae finds Beatrice, floating in Lake Havenwood and earlier long, the ugly truth about the prestigious Camellia Order is out and once again Ella Mae comes face to face with her nemesis, Loralyn Gaynor.

I loved this volume in the pie shoppe series. This 1 was total of twists and turns and I was left guessing until the very stop. Ms. Adams is such a talented writer that I was drawn into the story from the very first page. The inner workings of a magical earth, disastrous and cunning mother-girl relationships and so much more than fabricated this book very hard to put down.
This is a book that will keep whatever cozy mystery fan guessing until the very end.
I cannot await to read the next in this heady series.

I received and ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my fair and honest review.

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Mar 31, 2016 Barb rated it it was amazing

I accept loved this series from the inception. The fifth of the serial, Breach OF CRUST is naught short of wonderful. Once again, Ellery Adams has portrayed Ella May LeFaye, her family, friends, significant other, and even enemies with loving attending to item. To avoid spoilers, I must say that Ella Mae has to approach the difficulties in solving murders involving a local ladies System, The Camellia Social club, with a different fix of tools than she has had in previous episodes. Her relationsh I accept loved this series from the inception. The fifth of the series, Breach OF Crust is cypher curt of wonderful. One time again, Ellery Adams has portrayed Ella May LeFaye, her family, friends, significant other, and even enemies with loving attention to detail. To avoid spoilers, I must say that Ella Mae has to approach the difficulties in solving murders involving a local ladies Organization, The Camellia Club, with a different fix of tools than she has had in previous episodes. Her relationship with Hugh Dylan has changed and become more than serious, more existent, and even the enemies she has encountered in the past are dissimilar. Luckily, Ella's mother and aunts are at that place to provide their usual special back up.
Ms. Adams has created a plot with twists and turns, and I did not see the solution until she was ready to reveal information technology. And, as always, the recipes are delicious.
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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Apr 03, 2016 Betty rated it it was amazing

This is a long-running paranormal mystery, although information technology get-go book to read in the series. I had some problems with understanding the characters and plan on reading the earlier books. Ella Mae LeFaye has lost her magic ability merely her pie shop is still selling out. Beatrice Burbank hires EllaMae as the pastry chef for Camellia Lodge's annual retreat in August. Later Ella Mae finds Beatrice drowned in Lake Havenwood. The expiry is ruled an blow. Ella Mae doesn't agree and investigate the death. E This is a long-running paranormal mystery, although it first book to read in the series. I had some problems with understanding the characters and program on reading the earlier books. Ella Mae LeFaye has lost her magic ability only her pie store is however selling out. Beatrice Burbank hires EllaMae equally the pastry chef for Camellia Club's annual retreat in August. Afterward Ella Mae finds Beatrice drowned in Lake Havenwood. The decease is ruled an accident. Ella Mae doesn't concur and investigate the decease. Ella Mae finds an old enemy as a fellow member of Camellia Club and works to stopped her before she destroys Havenwood. I highly recommend this book.

Disclosure: I received a gratis copy from Berkley Publishing Group through NetGalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the volume. The opinions are my own.

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Ella Mae LeFaye might accept lost her magical powers, just that hasn't stopped her from doing what she loves - blistering. Ane twenty-four hour period, a lady enters the Charmed Pie Shoppe and proceeds to order every unmarried pie on the menu. She only savors one bite from each though. Bea Burbank is the president of the Camelia Guild and asks Ella Mae to be i of the chefs to participate in a retreat that will teach club members to bake creations for their centennial dessert cookbook. Ella Mae is hesitant to commit, but fin Ella Mae LeFaye might take lost her magical powers, just that hasn't stopped her from doing what she loves - baking. One day, a lady enters the Charmed Pie Shoppe and proceeds to order every single pie on the menu. She just savors ane bite from each though. Bea Burbank is the president of the Camelia Club and asks Ella Mae to be ane of the chefs to participate in a retreat that will teach social club members to bake creations for their centennial dessert cookbook. Ella Mae is hesitant to commit, merely finally decides to in one case she learns that gain volition help a young lady who reminds her of one of her beloved aunts. It will also give her a chance to add together new pies to her menu that would please her customers with dietary restrictions. Ella Mae signs her contact and takes information technology over to Bea but to find her body floating in Lake Havenwood. There's definitely a few suspicions surrounding the Camelia Club as well every bit the return of a nemesis that will keep Ella Mae busy searching for clues.

I dear this series and was definitely anxious to read this book - especially with how the concluding i ended. However, I accept to admit that it was missing a few elements that I've come to dear. Amongst the characters, I missed more interaction with the aunts. A few times they were mentioned and some fabricated apperances, simply they weren't included in any main scenes. I missed having the baker as a backdrop too. Again, they were there a few times, but most of the baking was just Ella Mae playing around in the kitchen and creating special dietary restricted pies after hours . I hope her magic returns considering I love reading how she incorporates that into her baking. Last, I missed visits to the Grove. In by books, information technology has been such a magical and enchanting place to drop in on, just the closest we got to it this time was a wonderful clarification. I know the Clover Queen is not able to enter it anymore, merely I definitely longed for a few scenes there. I wish in that location had been a couple of follow ups too. The pie that Ella Mae baked for the Crafting Wishes Foundation and the lady with amnesia. I would accept loved to have seen if she had a reaction to information technology. I likewise would take liked to know what happened between Adelaide and Henry. He was a great addition to the story and I hope he returns!!

With all that said, information technology wasn't a bad book. Reba was in fine form and had me giggling with her crazy antics. She is such a perfect side kick!!! I loved watching Ella Mae and Hugh reconnect. That catastrophe. That was a sweet catastrophe!!!!! Even if it was bittersweet, I enjoyed reading about Opal and the holistic methods she used to deal with her affliction. Yous ameliorate believe that I googled Qigong. I liked the extra, new characters that were brought in to assist research mythology and a bit more of the Arthurian/Morgan LaFaye connections. Information technology was interesting watching Ella Mae substitute ingredients and come upward with pies that were gluten/dairy free. My husband is lactose intolerant and so I continued with that scenario. Something that occurred towards the end definitely gave me hope that a scrap more than magic volition be returning to Sweet Briar.

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Jul 27, 2021 Kellene rated it really liked it

And only like that, I'thousand afraid I've reached the cease of another series that I wish would proceed. While this was a fitting end to the series, it could just as easily go on.... Just saying. The activity in this i moved along at a pace that kept me reading, and the ending was several shockers rolled into i. Enjoyed it immensely. And merely like that, I'1000 afraid I've reached the end of some other series that I wish would keep. While this was a fitting stop to the series, information technology could just as easily get on.... Just saying. The action in this one moved forth at a stride that kept me reading, and the catastrophe was several shockers rolled into one. Enjoyed it immensely. ...more

So sad that is currently the last in the serial.

If y'all like a fiddling magic and cooking especially yummy pies in your books this is a great series to read.

Dec 31, 2021 Sherrie rated it liked it

Socialite Beatrice Burbank hires Ella Mae to teach the tasty tricks of her trade to the members of the Camellia Club, merely when Bea's torso is found floating in Lake Havenwood Ella Mae must find the killer. This is one volume of the series that was ok and did not have as much charm every bit the other books in this series. Socialite Beatrice Burbank hires Ella Mae to teach the tasty tricks of her trade to the members of the Camellia Guild, but when Bea'due south body is found floating in Lake Havenwood Ella Mae must find the killer. This is one book of the series that was ok and did non have as much charm as the other books in this serial. ...more

3.5 stars - a nice ending to this series. Less nearly the pie shop and pies and more than most the magic, or loss of information technology. The families are tested past another source of magic. Her and Hugh are brought back together and test their honey.

Aye a cozy mystery that would make more sense if i had read the previous books in the series.

This book was great, just like the others. I detest that this is the end of the series though, then much more could take happened and i dangling terminate which I won't say since I don't want any spoilers. Nifty Author and I will read her other series too. Both the Pie Shop and Volume retreat series are written really well, I did not want them to end. Hopefully her other serial will be just as groovy!!! This book was dandy, just like the others. I hate that this is the finish of the series though, so much more could have happened and one dangling stop which I won't say since I don't want whatever spoilers. Bang-up Writer and I volition read her other serial too. Both the Pie Shop and Book retreat series are written really well, I did not want them to end. Hopefully her other series will exist but as great!!! ...more than

Jul 20, 2015 Kristina rated it it was amazing

Alienation of Crust by Ellery Adams is the fifth book in The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery series. Ella Mae LeFaye is getting ready to close upwards The Charmed Pie Shoppe for the day, merely they are waiting on a customer who has ordered every pie on the bill of fare. All the same, she has only taken one bite from each piece. The customer asks to speak with Ella Mae. Her name is Bea Burbank. Mrs. Burbank is president of the Camellia Society in Sweetbriar, Georgia. She is organizing their annual retreat. They are asking three Breach of Chaff by Ellery Adams is the 5th book in The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery serial. Ella Mae LeFaye is getting ready to close upward The Overjoyed Pie Shoppe for the solar day, just they are waiting on a client who has ordered every pie on the bill of fare. Notwithstanding, she has merely taken one bite from each slice. The customer asks to speak with Ella Mae. Her proper name is Bea Burbank. Mrs. Burbank is president of the Camellia Social club in Sweetbriar, Georgia. She is organizing their almanac retreat. They are asking 3 unlike dessert chefs to teach the members recipes they tin can use in their latest fundraising cookbook (for scholarships and to assist a young woman who was burned with her surgeries). Ella Mae, of class, agrees to help. The retreat will exist held Havenwood then it is no trouble for Ella Mae.

Ella Mae is also working to help Opal Garner. Opal is dying of cancer and she wants to meet her daughter, Loralyn before she dies. Loralyn fled town and no one has seen her (or heard from her). She as well happens to be Ella Mae'due south enemy. Ella Mae, though, cannot decline to help a dying woman. To help extend Opal's life (or heal her), Ella Mae and friends start looking for a magical object. Volition she exist able to find i in fourth dimension? Ella Mae is on her dock late at night and notices someone in the water. She dives in and finds the torso of Bea Burbank. It turns out that their enquiry for a magical object leads them right back to the Camellia Club (and desire to guess what else Ella Mae finds). Ella Mae tin solve Bea's murder, discover a magical object, and aid Opal at the same fourth dimension!

Breach of Chaff was a delight to read. I enjoyed every moment of this book, and I really did non want information technology to end. In lodge to empathize what is going on in Breach of Crust, you do demand to read the other books in The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery series (or you will be lost). Breach of Crust is well-written (as usual), has charming characters, romance (non just betwixt Hugh and Ella Mae), humor, and some magic. Ellery Adams crafted an enchanting tale with Breach of Crust. I give Breach of Chaff five out of 5 stars (which y'all know I rarely practise). The ending in this novel will leave you smiling.

I received a free copy of Breach of Chaff from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.

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Mar 04, 2016 Fred rated it it was amazing

Alienation Of Shell is the fifth book in the A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery serial.

Some other exciting tale from the excellent storyteller, Ellery Adams.

Ella Mae may non be able to make her famous magic pies anymore, but she knows they are as delicious as ever. When Reba steps into the kitchen and tells Ella Mae that a Bea Burbank has tasted every pie in the store and would like to speak with her, she is more happy to speak with another satisfied customer. Bea Burbank is the president of The Camell

Breach Of Crush is the fifth book in the A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery series.

Another exciting tale from the excellent storyteller, Ellery Adams.

Ella Mae may not be able to make her famous magic pies anymore, merely she knows they are as delicious every bit ever. When Reba steps into the kitchen and tells Ella Mae that a Bea Burbank has tasted every pie in the store and would like to speak with her, she is more happy to speak with another satisfied customer. Bea Burbank is the president of The Camellia Club from Sweet Briar, GA, a philanthropic organisation of high guild women and their daughters. Every ten years the club prints upward a cookbook for their almanac retreat. This yr's retreat will he held shortly and will be held at the Lake Havenwood Resort. In addition, the group has two other chefs/bakers coming in to show off their skills. That evening, after sharing this news with her female parent, Ella Mae and her dog, Chewy, become for a walk forth the shore of Havenwood Lake where she finds the lifeless body of Burbank floating in the lake.

Ella Mae, Reba and her aunts do some inquiry on the club and are able to become information that might connect the grouping to some apples that have extremely powerful magic powers.

In addition, Opal Gaynor, whose family unit had been feuding with Ella Mae's for years, have recently put their differences bated. All except for Ella Mae'south nemesis and Opal's daughter, Loralyn. Opal informs Ella Mae that she has cancer and has a curt time to live. She asks Ella Mae's to find her daughter before she dies, so they can reconcile. Ella Mae has mixed emotions with this request, but once she learns that Loarlyn has changed her proper noun and joined The Camellia Club and might be involved wanting to go control of the magical apples, Ella Mae feels compelled to search for Loralyn and whoever might have killed Bea.

Ellery Adams has provided the reader with another wonderfully told story with a great bandage of believable characters.

Succulent recipes are also included with the book.

Definitely, will be watching for the next book in the series.

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December 29, 2015 Christal rated information technology actually liked it

Subsequently the events of Lemon Pies and Little White Lies , I was worried that this series would lose some of its magic. Breach of Crust proved my worries unwarranted though; information technology was but equally wonderful and warm as every other Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery. Ella Mae is settling dorsum into her personal life with the return of her boyfriend Hugh. She's besides balancing a new catering department with the day-to-solar day running of her pie shop. Ella Mae weathered quite a tempest in the previous book and she's determ Later on the events of Lemon Pies and Piffling White Lies , I was worried that this series would lose some of its magic. Alienation of Chaff proved my worries unwarranted though; information technology was just as wonderful and warm as every other Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery. Ella Mae is settling dorsum into her personal life with the render of her boyfriend Hugh. She's also balancing a new catering section with the mean solar day-to-day running of her pie shop. Ella Mae weathered quite a storm in the previous book and she's determined to have a bit of normalcy in her life. When she's approached to teach her pie baking secrets to a group of wealthy socialites, Ella Mae accepts every bit a way to test her new recipes. What she didn't await was to run into her longtime nemesis, Loralyn.

Breach of Crust had no shortage of murder or intrigue, but it was the family connection running through the book that actually made it a hit for me. The LeFaye women dear each other so much and it is always nice to see characters support each other unconditionally. Ella and Hugh made some huge strides in this book too and information technology finally felt like they really fit together. I was (pleasantly) surprised past Opal Gaynor and the way she adult in this book. She has probably changed the about throughout the series and it was nice to see her finally get a mode to atone for her past.

There were a lot of bombshells dropped and loose ends tied up in Breach of Crust, but I actually hope this isn't the last book in the series.

Thank you to Berkley via Netgalley for providing an ARC copy of this volume in commutation for an honest review.

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A Magically, phenomenal treat that is a delicious read from cover to encompass!

BREACH OF CRUST is by far the best installment of the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. Author Ellery Adams really pulled out all her tricks, and cast a spell on me with this wonderful story.

Filled with magic, action, mystery, and more, Breach OF Crust captured me from affiliate i. With every page I turned I was transfixed by this volume. A perfect plot that moved quickly and fluidly, this story was everything I have come to e

A Magically, phenomenal care for that is a delicious read from cover to encompass!

Breach OF CRUST is by far the best installment of the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. Author Ellery Adams really pulled out all her tricks, and cast a spell on me with this wonderful story.

Filled with magic, action, mystery, and more than, Breach OF Chaff captured me from chapter one. With every page I turned I was transfixed past this book. A perfect plot that moved quickly and fluidly, this story was everything I accept come to expect from a tale by Adams. It actually pulled at my heart, and by the conclusion I had run a full gambit of emotions until finishing on a happy high.

More than a cozy mystery, more than a para-cozy, BREACH OF Chaff was audacious, intriguing, thought provoking, and cute I would say this story is worthy of a screen adaption, although, I don't feel it would do the volume justice.

Proceed reading when the story is done for enchanting recipes, and an extract from MURDER IN THE SECRET GARDEN, the latest in the Book Retreat Mysteries also penned past Ellery Adams!

Note: I'd like to give thanks Ellery Adams for her dedication to all who have been touched by cancer. This disease has taken more one loved one from me, and fifty-fifty today is stealing another one away.

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Jul 27, 2015 Melodie rated it really liked it

An excellent entry in this charming paranormal cozy series! I wondered merely where things would go later Ella Mae & Hugh lost their magic, but no worries. Many changes for lots of characters in this one, which involves the search for "objects of ability". Ella Mae is approached by a woman who'southward the president of the Camellia Club who wants her to teach pie making at her club's retreat at the Havenwood Resort. Ella Mae agrees, only when the woman ends up expressionless a few days later things go interesting. H An excellent entry in this charming paranormal cozy series! I wondered just where things would go later Ella Mae & Hugh lost their magic, but no worries. Many changes for lots of characters in this 1, which involves the search for "objects of power". Ella Mae is approached past a woman who'southward the president of the Camellia Order who wants her to teach pie making at her social club's retreat at the Havenwood Resort. Ella Mae agrees, but when the woman ends up dead a few days subsequently things go interesting. Her death is ruled an accident, but things are non what they seem, especially with the Camellia Lodge. Of grade, Loralyn rears her ugly head again, and this one has quite the catastrophe. Things might merely exist changing for Ella Mae again, too. Recommend! ...more than

Mar 28, 2016 Doward Wilson rated it it was astonishing

Magic and mystery combine to have you on the adventure of a lifetime! Ella Mae LeFaye bakes succulent pies and works to solve a murder within her magical community of family and friends. When a murder occurs within a philanthropic group of secretive rich Southern ladies that Ella Mae is giving pie making lessons she realizes that there is more to the group than what appears on the surface. The murder investigation brings old enemies and new friends together to prevent ancient objects of magical Magic and mystery combine to take y'all on the gamble of a lifetime! Ella Mae LeFaye bakes delicious pies and works to solve a murder inside her magical community of family and friends. When a murder occurs within a philanthropic grouping of secretive rich Southern ladies that Ella Mae is giving pie making lessons she realizes that there is more to the group than what appears on the surface. The murder investigation brings old enemies and new friends together to prevent ancient objects of magical ability from falling into the wrong hands. This is a cozy paranormal series that will enchant and thrill yous from the offset to the unexpected ending. A must read for anyone who wants an chance into history and magic! ...more than

Sep xv, 2016 Kelley rated it liked it

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I enjoy cozy mysteries! This is the kickoff in the Overjoyed Pie Shoppe Mystery series that I've read. I could tell that I'd come up into the series later on the commencement considering I was backside on some of the characters' development and their relationships. Withal, I felt able to fill in the blanks and conduct-on with the story. To my surprise, many of these characters take magical powers. Fifty-fifty though magical powers aren't high on my listing of things I

Novel received courtesy of Goodreads.com First Reads Giveaway

I enjoy cozy mysteries! This is the start in the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery serial that I've read. I could tell that I'd come into the serial after the first because I was behind on some of the characters' development and their relationships. However, I felt able to fill in the blanks and comport-on with the story. To my surprise, many of these characters accept magical powers. Even though magical powers aren't loftier on my list of things I love to read about, I enjoyed these characters. I thought they were adult well beyond just being magical. I enjoyed the mystery and would choice up another to read.

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Apr 05, 2016 Missy rated information technology it was amazing

Incredible, Ellery Adams has done information technology again! Each fourth dimension I pick up i of her novels, I know I am bound for an entertaining, enlightening and action-filled delightful trip. Breach of Crust reveals that life tin proceed without magic, and it tin can yet be good and filled with promise. These quirky characters charm the reader with their approach to life, curious adventures, and delivery of justice.

Every bit usual, Adams pushes awesome, entertaining boundaries and continues to create fantabulous stories time aft

Incredible, Ellery Adams has done it again! Each fourth dimension I choice up one of her novels, I know I am bound for an entertaining, enlightening and activity-filled delightful trip. Alienation of Crust reveals that life tin can get on without magic, and it can still be good and filled with promise. These quirky characters charm the reader with their approach to life, curious adventures, and commitment of justice.

As usual, Adams pushes awesome, entertaining boundaries and continues to create first-class stories fourth dimension later time!

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Aug 25, 2015 Gabi Eagon rated information technology it was amazing

As always, Ellery Adams takes y'all on an enchanted trip. This book did non disappoint. Ella Mae'southward pie store is the focus of a southern system called the Camellia Guild for their retreat. She finds murder and lots of snobs hiding their hugger-mugger agendas. Ella Mae and Hugh are finding their love even without magic. Many great recipes in this book besides. I can't wait for the next book. As ever, Ellery Adams takes yous on an enchanted trip. This book did not disappoint. Ella Mae'south pie shop is the focus of a southern arrangement called the Camellia Club for their retreat. She finds murder and lots of snobs hiding their secret agendas. Ella Mae and Hugh are finding their love fifty-fifty without magic. Many great recipes in this volume also. I can't wait for the side by side book. ...more

Mar 21, 2016 Jenndian rated it really liked information technology

I received this book before the publishing date in substitution for an honest review. To be honest this isn't my favorite serial past Ellery Adams, merely I love this installment in the Charmed Pie Store series. Some of the loose ends from the last book are tied upward brilliantly! The mystery in this is intriguing and it'due south great to dorsum with this loving, incredibly gifted family unit. It was a fun read! I received this book earlier the publishing date in exchange for an honest review. To be honest this isn't my favorite series past Ellery Adams, simply I beloved this installment in the Charmed Pie Shop series. Some of the loose ends from the last book are tied up brilliantly! The mystery in this is intriguing and it'southward bang-up to back with this loving, incredibly gifted family unit. It was a fun read! ...more

Loveeeed this latest Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery read. If you're looking for a page turner with a jaw dropping murder, a magical storyline, lovable characters, and and then on I highly recommend this read to you all. Loveeeed this latest Overjoyed Pie Shoppe Mystery read. If you lot're looking for a page turner with a jaw dropping murder, a magical storyline, lovable characters, and so on I highly recommend this read to you all. ...more

February 01, 2022 Manal rated it it was ok

This review has been subconscious because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I experience like a (wo)human being on a mission with this series.... don't get me wrong I enjoyed it through and through, only I might happen to have some points hither and there...
This a review for the series equally a i go, since the series is finished, I hated to estimate them book past book

Ms. Ellery managed once again to portrait a woman on fire, a role model, and a dreamer.

Pros
- The SISTERS, I don't need to say more, heck there's null more to exist said
- I don't like the male representation in this book, However

I feel like a (wo)man on a mission with this serial.... don't become me wrong I enjoyed it through and through, only I might happen to have some points here and at that place...
This a review for the series as a one get, since the series is finished, I hated to judge them book by book

Ms. Ellery managed once again to portrait a woman on fire, a function model, and a dreamer.

Pros
- The SISTERS, I don't need to say more, heck there's nothing more to be said
- I don't like the male representation in this volume, However the Characters are polished to a glimmer.
- the books were continuing on the fine line betwixt mystical fiction and cozy mystery. they even for fourth dimension (book three&4) leaned toward the mystical fiction, which does not only is well written but too establish Ms. Adams status as a Fictional Author with a great spectrum of knowledge, truly admirable.

Cons
- BOOK 5 is Forced into this serial so hard, that I have no entreatment for it... I went through it for the sake of closure more than than the story. For me the story was pretty well done past Book 4 that I seriously thought the serial was over.
- I have a huge issue with the criminal offence in Book 4, the book could have handled well without the cozy mystery element, there was no demand for the impromptu reveal for the killer in the stop, God but know I found that so erupt.
- There were rather rushed elements in the romantic lives of the characters, merely I will refrain from pointing that out since that was supposed to exist a mystery more than a romantic book
- I would have loved a tiny fleck more consistency, book 1,ii,three offered the cozy mystery elements and the story was holding pretty well... everything went into the other direction by volume four and and so book 5 came to seal the bargain for me. considering book v was solely focused on an chemical element/charterer that has not been addressed fully in book 4, the book felt lacking in the magical element and in the mystery itself, you knew who the killer can be from the first page.

I would love to read a fictional book written past Ms. Adams that has nil to do with mystery she would hold her own fort in that regard pretty well, if not amazing.

I would like to add together that the story felt abruptly wrapped and re-wrapped, I has closure by book iv and then volume 5 had to come to rewrap it all again, information technology'due south like wrapping a gift twice for different occasions!

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Jun 28, 2019 Jae rated it it was amazing

Despite losing her magic, Ella Mae's pie shop is still a huge depict in Havenwood. Her reputation brings Beatrice Burbank to the shop. Bea is the president of the Camellia Club, a grouping of philanthropic, wealthy women from Sweet Briar. Bea wants Ella to teach the Camellias to make pies as part of their plan to produce a fundraising dessert cookbook. Ella Mae readily agrees, but when she finds Beatrice floating in Lake Havenwood, the sweet deal turns sinister. Bea's expiry is ruled an blow, but Despite losing her magic, Ella Mae'southward pie shop is still a huge draw in Havenwood. Her reputation brings Beatrice Burbank to the shop. Bea is the president of the Camellia Club, a group of philanthropic, wealthy women from Sweet Briar. Bea wants Ella to teach the Camellias to brand pies every bit part of their plan to produce a fundraising dessert cookbook. Ella Mae readily agrees, but when she finds Beatrice floating in Lake Havenwood, the sweet deal turns sinister. Bea's death is ruled an accident, just Ella Mae doesn't believe it, and neither does Bea'southward daughter, Liz. After discovering that her nemesis, Loralyn Gaynor, has thrown her lot in with the Camellias, Ella is even more suspicious.

When a second Camellia is murdered, information technology'due south up to Ella Mae to observe out what'south going on. In add-on to investigating 2 murders, Ella is asked past Opal Gaynor to suit for a coming together betwixt her and her daughter, Loralyn. Opal has been diagnosed with a concluding affliction, and she wants to reconcile with Loralyn before she passes abroad. Unfortunately for Ella Mae, solving the murders may be simpler than turning Loralyn'due south cold heart.

A lot of depth to this story, what with two, over-arching story lines going on. The plot moved forth quickly, and it was woven throughout with both history and mythology.

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Jun 03, 2020 Marilyn rated it actually liked it

My trend to read books from various mystery series fairly regularly during this pandemic'southward self-quarantine continues (although there have been a few other books in between) - and it will go along equally long equally the plots are compelling and they do not reek with claret & gore. I desire my mind to be occupied with storytelling, taking me away from all the worries that the times manifest. Breach OF CRUST, #5 novel in the "A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery" series by Ellery Adams, does that quite well.

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My tendency to read books from various mystery series fairly regularly during this pandemic's cocky-quarantine continues (although there take been a few other books in between) - and it volition keep as long as the plots are compelling and they do non reek with blood & gore. I desire my listen to be occupied with storytelling, taking me away from all the worries that the times manifest. Alienation OF CRUST, #v novel in the "A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery" series by Ellery Adams, does that quite well.

As usual there'south magic adrift, delicious pies baked, well-placed sense of humour amidst dangerous happenings, and Ella Mae LeFaye is wondering what'due south she's gotten herself involved in this time... What she knows is that in that location's been a murder and her beloved village of Havenwood could be the target for horrendous destruction unless she can find and destroy the killer. The rest she has to effigy out.

Ellery Adams writes excellent mysteries, and this one is no exception. Every bit usual with this series, the reader can observe a few recipes at the back of the book. I'thousand thinking about making the "Charmed Black Bottom Peanut Butter Piet" in the near future!

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U.s.a. Today and New York Times bestseller author Ellery Adams has written forty novels and can't imagine spending a mean solar day away from the keyboard. Ms. Adams, a Native New Yorker, has had a lifelong love affair with stories, food, rescue animals, and large bodies of water. When not working on her adjacent novel, she bakes, gardens, drinks vats of coffee, spoils her iii cats, and searches for snacks. She l The states Today and New York Times bestseller author Ellery Adams has written 40 novels and can't imagine spending a day away from the keyboard. Ms. Adams, a Native New Yorker, has had a lifelong beloved affair with stories, nutrient, rescue animals, and large bodies of water. When not working on her next novel, she bakes, gardens, drinks vats of coffee, spoils her 3 cats, and searches for snacks. She lives with her hubby and two children (aka the Trolls) in North Carolina.

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