Doom and Bloom: The English Cottage Garden Mysteries - Book 3

H. Y. Hanna got a new fan when I bought one of the books in the English Cottage Garden Mystery series...I immediately bought the other two to catch up and follow the fun and informative book series by Hanna.First, it had a cat on the front...and I was excited to watch and enjoy the cat character--who belongs to a neighbor and a dog character who belongs to another neighbor...both natural enemies (or are they?) are constantly fighting. Both are a joy to watch as they are constantly included throughout the book!What I really enjoyed, though, was how informative the book was regarding the flowers that could be used in the Cottage Garden. As many know, I'm always looking for new additions to my yard...and was grateful for this excellent exploration of plants and flowers...Poppy is wavering about staying at the cottage inherited from her grandmother, for she knows absolutely nothing about planting, seeding, nor the business... As she becomes known as granddaughter of Mrs. Lancaster who had served the community with such beautiful flowers, she discovered that many were willing to talk about what she needed to do, how to select and plant, and more. When her neighbor returned several books borrowed from her grandmother, she began reading in earnest...and soon was identifying flowers beyond those that are normally known, such as roses, tulips...We get to meet Einstein, who in this book falls head over heels with a poodle, owned by a doting and rich woman living nearby...When she learned who Poppy is, she immediately assumed that she was "skilled" and asked her to create a canine scent garden! Poppy was optimistic, and in need of money, when she said, "yes." But when she actually started working the project, she was very nervous...Poppy also gets to meet and become friends with Nick, a writer, who comes to share Oren, with her and just happens to be with her, when the next murder is found at a community event where a dog race, in which Einstein, the dog who belongs to an inventor, the other next-door neighbor, is running... The murder victim was the main leader of this event...Mystery solving is always fun, albeit, sad, in a cozy mystery...loving this series...on to next...

Ah, to have the skill to create intricate plots and interesting characters! Our lovely Hanna has done it again, bless her.I'm on to the next, already regretting that all series must end...

It happened during a dog race at a local fete with almost the whole town on hand. A woman was murdered. Was it the gambling nephew? The fervent lover? Someone else?

I am a huge fan of this author and while I do get advance copies (because I am a big fan and always impatient for her next book) I always pay for a copy for my Kindle. Two reasons: a) I DEFINITELY want H Y Hanna to keep writing and anything I can do to keep her doing so is worth it, and b) I always filter Amazon reviews to include verified purchases only. I know there are a lot of honest reviewers out there who cannot be bought, but I’m just cynical enough to think some people are not quite so trustworthy. So, this is my honest review.Poppy is finally getting the hang of gardening. Since she inherited her house and gardens from her estranged grandmother on the condition that the garden be maintained, that’s important. As a gardener myself, there have been times I wanted to reach into the book and “whop her upside the head,” as we say in the South, but she’s getting better.I didn’t like how she portrayed her inventor next door neighbor as much in this book. I liked him better as brilliantly eccentric than completely loony. As another reviewer commented, there was also some mild agism that I found a bit off putting. But I guess my main problem was that Suzanne, the highly competent police detective she usually deals with is absent and replaced by the stereotypical bumbling idiot. One cliche too many in an otherwise fun cozy mystery that is still definitely worth a read.

Thank you Ms. Hanna for another good tail. Poppy, Nell, Bertie and Nick plus Orem and Einstein are all such interesting characters. The light mystery really held my constant interest and enjoyment. I highly recommend anything this terrific author writes. They are clean, light and oh so entertaining! 😄😁

I loved the way Poppy went back & forth trying to figure out who had done what & the order of sequence to get the correct answer. It’s was a light & happy read for me.

Again the over thinking amateur detective made me laugh as she tries to figure out the mystery going in her usual over zealous manner in search of clues. Pay attention cityscapes spoken to find the answers of who did it.

Poppy is up to her proverbial neck in village life, and finds new business opportunities, and unwelcome Beau. And wrapped throughout, attempting to solve the latest horrifying murder. Oh, and please let's not forget our favorite cat, N'ow, Owen, and Einstein, the wonder dog. Even if you've never read H.Y. Hanna's books before, you're in for a real pleasure. Her books are well-written, beautifully descriptive of village ,ife, and filled with great characters, which Poppy keeps having to reapprise her previous opininions of. Can't wait for the next in the series.

Hsin-Yi Hanna is incapable of writing anything less than superbly entertaining 5-star cosy murder mysteries. In a field where there are a number of excellent writers, she is the best, without doubt. I won’t go into the story of this book, because other reviews have already done that, but if you thought that nothing could match the Oxford Tea-Room series, this series is already doing so. if you haven’t read the Oxford Tea-Room books, you should. And then read the English Cottage Garden series. In fact, if you see the name H. Y. Hanna, just buy the book, don’t bother reading reviews, it will be brilliant.

I am kind of hoping she ends up with nick ? I think they are better suited then his ex did he get back together with her or did they just go together

l just love this book a very good plot it's one of many books by H. Y. Hanna a must read, the book came very well packaged

as always a very good story,enjoyable.

Love this new addition to her range . Completely different type of story line