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Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
A Cider Shop Mystery Book 1
Kensington • November 1, 2019

Apples are at the core of the family business run by Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe. But this year’s crop is unseasonably ripe with murder . . .

ONE ROTTEN APPLE

Blossom Valley, West Virginia, is home to Smythe Orchards, Winnie and her Granny’s beloved twenty-five-acre farm and family business. But any way you slice it, it’s struggling. That’s why they’re trying to drum up business with the “First Annual Christmas at the Orchard,” a good old-fashioned holiday festival with enough delicious draw to satisfy apple-picking locals and cider-loving tourists alike—until the whole endeavor takes a sour turn when the body of Nadine Cooper, Granny’s long-time, grudge-holding nemesis, is found lodged in the apple press. Now, with Granny the number one suspect, Winnie is hard-pressed to prove her innocence before the real killer delivers another murder . . .

Hunk of Heaven Tater Salad

Got a potluck coming up? Not sure what to bring? Knock ’em dead with some tasty tater salad, a long-held country tradition sure to make folks smile. Just remember, tater salad is personal. Take your time with the measurements and keep at it until the flavor is just right for you.

6 large or 8 medium-size potatoes
4–6 hardboiled eggs
11⁄2 cups real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup onion, chopped
Paprika as garnish

Peel and boil potatoes. Cool. Dice.

Peel and chop eggs.

In a medium bowl, blend mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.

Add potatoes and coat well.

Mix in onions and eggs.

Dash with paprika for pizzazz.

My Thoughts

So, I was already SUPER excited to have an ARC of Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey. Then I happened to find out about a Kensington Cozy Con happening about 2 hours from me. You know who was going to be there? Yep! Julie Anne Lindsey. I met her and you guys…she is SO sweet. After meeting her, I was even more excited to read Apple Cider Slaying.

My first visit to Blossom Valley, West Virginia did not disappoint. Winnie and Granny wriggled right inside my heart from the very first page. I loved the setting. Being from small-town, eastern Ohio, bordering West Virginia, it felt like home. Winnie was so easy to like. The story swept me up and I was on pins and needles wanting to see how this one turned out. Apple Cider Slaying is a thoughtful mystery perfect for curling up with on a crisp fall evening. You’ll find yourself loving the mystery…and craving some of Winnie’s apple cider!

I’m ready to start a countdown for the release of book two…I can’t wait to read it!

About the Author

Julie Anne Lindsey is a multi-genre author who writes the stories that keep her up at night. When she’s not creating new worlds and organizing the epic adventures of fictional characters, Julie can be found carpooling her three kids around Northeastern Ohio and plotting with her shamelessly enabling friends. Today, she hopes to make someone smile. One day she plans to change the world. Julie is a member of the International Thriller Writers, Romance Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.

Author Links
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