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Grilled for Murder
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- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
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- Rusty
- 09-11-16
Mild Improvement
While the second book showed some improvement in character development, I still couldn't relate to Robbie, who never, ever bitched moaned or complained. Sorry, but after working in both restaurants and retail, I find it difficult to believe that Robbie could work 9-10 hard hours on her feet, 6 days a week but never be tired or grumpy.
Also, as a new business owner, Robbie spent more time trying to solve crimes than refining her menu and selection of merchandise. Even a smart woman who enjoyed solving puzzles would realize that the business needed her total and undivided attention.
I did appreciate that Robbie tried to be self-sufficient, not looking for a man to take care of her. I cheered when she was able to defend herself in a dangerous situation, but I expected more emotion when a romantic relationship crashed & burned.
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- Beatrice
- 06-03-16
Disappointed
This was an okay follow up to the previous book. The story was entertaining and overall I enjoyed the book. However, I had a couple of issues with it as well.
1. The author needs to decide if she wants a story set in the south or in the Midwest. There are several southern colloquialisms used throughout the story. The narrator even uses a southern accent sometimes.
2. The author introduces a character admits that is easily disliked. Several people in the story have a real motive to kill her ( or strongly dislike her). Yet, the first suspect the police bring in is the only African American in town, who I might add has a very superficial motive. Really??!!! Considering the damage that has been done in real life, I was disappointed to see an author trivialize it in a book. I'm sure she was trying to create drama but it was unnecessary and insulting.
3. I realize that cozy mysteries usually end on a happy note. However, there were some changes and some new developments in Robbie's relationship. Yet the reader can't tell, because, Robbie is all smiles by the end of the book as if there were no changes. This story felt disingenuous and I'm not sure if I will read the next one.
4. The mystery was wasn't very developed. No one really had a strong motive for murder. The actions of the character that did the deed was unrealistic.
All in all the story was superficial and unrealistic. Several of the characters and their actions didn't ring true and I'm not sure I will read the next one.
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- Bonnie
- 10-24-21
Much better than the 1st one
The 1st book was marginal but I decided to try 1 more in the series and was very pleasantly surprised. This one was much much better.
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- Debbie M. Vavro
- 10-02-21
Very exciting.
Laurel Merlington is one of the best narrator's. I love her voice and the books that she reads. Ready for the next book in this series.
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- mtangelmg
- 04-11-21
Really bad
Wrong narrator. Horrible plot. Mostly pointless. Ridiculous thought process. Will never read more in series.
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- Mariana
- 12-04-20
Boring, unsympathetic characters
I listen to a lot of cozy mysteries and i dont expect, or want, any deep themes in them, but nice characters that are fun to listen about and a good puzzle. None of these can be found in this book. Instead, a tedious story, unlikely situations, and references to political themes completely irrelevant to the story. will be returning this one.
The narrator did do a good job. hence the two stars.
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- Kristy
- 07-07-20
Narrator sounds too old.
I find the stories enjoyable, and like the characters. I feel like I really know them. But the narrator sounds way too old for the main character. the protagonist is suppose to be in her late 20's, but sounds like a much older woman. when I listen, I picture the Robbie as a woman in her late 60's to 70's. I have no problem with an older protagonist, but find it very distracting and annoying to have to constantly remind myself that Robbie is a younger woman. The audiobook would just be way more enjoyable of the narrator was a better fit.
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- Juan Carrillo
- 11-25-16
Bad luck magnet
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes it's a cute story and it moves well...soo it has a nice relaxing factor.
What other book might you compare Grilled for Murder to and why?
Nothing I can think of
Have you listened to any of Laural Merlington’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Fine
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
Any additional comments?
Robbie seems sooo much older than she's described and when she gets angry at Jim it seemed sooo out of character
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Great first in a series
- By Dawn on 01-10-19
By: Leslie Budewitz
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Berried Secrets
- Cranberry Cove Mysteries Series #1
- By: Peg Cochran
- Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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When Monica Albertson comes to Cranberry Cove - a charming town on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan - to help her half brother, Jeff, on his cranberry farm, the last thing she expects to harvest is a dead body. It seems that Sam Culbert, who ran the farm while Jeff was deployed overseas, had some juicy secrets that soon prove fatal, and Jeff is ripe for the picking as a prime suspect.
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A Good Start
- By Beatrice on 01-10-16
By: Peg Cochran
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Death on Tap
- By: Ellie Alexander
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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When Sloan Krause walks in on her husband, Mac, screwing the barmaid, she gives him the boot. Sloan has spent her life in Leavenworth, Washington becoming an expert in brewing craft beer, and she doesn't have time to be held back by her soon-to-be ex-husband. She decides to strike out on her own, breaking away from the Krause family brewery, and goes to work for Nitro, the hip new nano-brewery in the Bavarian-themed town. But then she finds one of Nitro's competitors dead in the fermenting tub, clutching the secret recipe for the IPA.
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Good Debut
- By Beatrice on 12-27-17
By: Ellie Alexander
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Meet Your Baker
- By: Ellie Alexander
- Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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After graduating from culinary school, Juliet Capshaw returns to her quaint hometown of Ashland, Oregon, to heal a broken heart and help her mom at the family bakery. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is bringing in lots of tourists looking for some crumpets to go with their heroic couplets. But when one of Torte's customers turns up dead, there's much ado about murder.
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Have to write this for others
- By Karen M. Troutner on 04-29-21
By: Ellie Alexander
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Stake & Eggs
- By: Laura Childs
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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A snowmobile crash leads Suzanne to find the town's most hated banker beheaded behind the Cackleberry Club Cafè, and now it's up to her to sift through the suspects.
By: Laura Childs
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This Pen for Hire
- Jaine Austen Mystery Series, Book 1
- By: Laura Levine
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Smarmy personals ads. Daring declarations of love. Freelance writer Jaine Austen has penned them all. But no one needs her help more than geeky, gawky Howard Murdoch. His request is simple enough: a letter proclaiming his undying love for Stacy Lawrence, a gorgeous aerobics instructor. The fact that he's never actually met the woman gives Jaine pause - yet she soon overcomes her misgivings, and the unlikely Romeo lands a date! But his triumph is short-lived. On Valentine's Day, Howard finds Stacy bludgeoned to death with a Thigh Master - and is quickly named the prime suspect.
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5 stars
- By Beatrice on 12-25-21
By: Laura Levine
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
- By: Joanne Fluke
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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In her first foray into the sleuthing game, resourceful, red-headed Hannah Swensen must find the right ingredients to solve two perplexing murders. One chilly morning on her way to The Cookie Jar, Hannah discovers Ron, the dairy delivery man, shot dead in his truck. When she begins to investigate, she suspects the dairy owner. But when he, too, is murdered, Hannah must look further afield for the culprit.
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Fun read
- By Thomas Straub on 12-12-12
By: Joanne Fluke
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The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
- A Domestic Diva Mystery, Book 1
- By: Krista Davis
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Few can compete with the Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but her childhood rival, Sophie Winston, certainly tries. While Natasha is known for her intricate centerpieces and painstakingly prepared gourmet meals, Sophie likes to keep things simple...real simple.
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The type of cozy I don't enjoy
- By Meep on 09-11-15
By: Krista Davis
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Clammed Up
- A Maine Clambake Mystery, Book 1
- By: Barbara Ross
- Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Summer has come to Busman's Harbor, Maine, and tourists are lining up for a taste of authentic New England seafood, courtesy of the Snowden Family Clambake Company. But there's something sinister on the boil this season. A killer has crashed a wedding party, adding mystery to the menu at the worst possible moment....Â
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Not good
- By Wild Horses Flying on 05-26-22
By: Barbara Ross
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Tart of Darkness
- The Chef-to-Go Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Denise Swanson
- Narrated by: Melissa Moran
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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Dani unexpectedly inherits an enormous old house in a quaint college town and pursues her true passion - cooking! She opens Chef-to-Go, preparing delicious, ready-made meals for hungry students as well as providing personal chef services. To help support her new business, she opens her home to a few students, renting them rooms and becoming almost like a big sister figure in their lives. But just as Dani is relishing her sweet new life, the friend of one of her boarders is murdered, and Dani becomes one of the primary suspects!
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NOT A Clean Cozy
- By hutchinre on 06-19-19
By: Denise Swanson
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Brownies and Broomsticks
- A Magical Bakery Mystery, Book 1
- By: Bailey Cates
- Narrated by: Johanna Parker
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
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Katie Lightfoot's tired of loafing around as the assistant manager of an Ohio bakery. So when her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah's quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she enthusiastically agrees. While working at the Honeybee Bakery - named after Lucy's cat - Katie notices that her aunt is adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren't just tasty - Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells!
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A Little Mystery with your Magic
- By Kathryn on 03-28-13
By: Bailey Cates
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Curiosity Thrilled the Cat
- A Magical Cats Mystery
- By: Sofie Kelly
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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When librarian Kathleen Paulson moved to Mayville Heights, Minnesota, she had no idea that two strays would nuzzle their way into her life. Owen is a tabby with a catnip addiction and Hercules is a stocky tuxedo cat who shares Kathleen's fondness for Barry Manilow. But beyond all the fur and purrs, there's something more to these felines. When murder interrupts Mayville's Music Festival, Kathleen finds herself the prime suspect.
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Promising "Cozy" Series
- By Chalis on 07-11-14
By: Sofie Kelly