Abby, new flower shop owner, is trying to build her business into a more profitable one. She doesn’t need the hassle of bogus parking tickets, having her car sabotaged, or being rammed while driving. Yet all that and more happens to her in this first book of the Flower Shop Mystery series. It’s pretty intense for a cozy. The plot is intricate and well structured, and the characters are well developed. The shop’s employees are likable, and the friendship between Abby and her roommate is well done, complete with an adorable cat. There is a love interest in the wings to add some romance, and an ex-fiancée to balance it all. Throw in a quirky mother who thinks she is an sculpting artist, and who has country club aspirations for her daughter, though the daughter doesn’t concur, and you a pretty entertaining tale. ( )

An engaging mystery plus romance with humor and a variety of intriguing characters. One thing to note: I love the character of the cat Simon, but his habit of playing with rubber bands is dangerous--and he shouldn't be drinking milk which is bad for cats. ( )

I wanted really bad to like this. My mom LOVED this whole series - but I just felt that this cozy mystery was over the top. It's repetitive, far fetched, and there was far too many moving parts. Abby Knight dropped out of law school and bought a flower shop and a yellow Corvette. Business isn't exactly "blooming" so she passes the time by sticking her nose into everyone else's business. Abby is short, skinny, VERY busty, and has the brightest red hair for miles - so she's not exactly inconspicuous. When someone backs into her convertible and speeds away, Abby is convinced that person was a murderer after she learns that someone was murdered right around the same time and area. Abby then finds a new bar owner (who is an ex-cop and very studly) to partner up with. Filled with bad flower puns, flat characters, and an exasperating storyline. I'm really hoping the Hallmark series is a lot better. I will give the second one an attempt... someday. ( )

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This is a typical cozy mystery. I was anxious towards the end for the conclusion. I think I've read too many cozies in a row. Abigail is not as bright as I would like her to be, although Marco is an interesting character. I'd like to see more of him. ( )