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Sweet Deceit (A Sweet Cove Mystery Book 4) Kindle Edition

by J A Whiting (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,311 ratings
This is Book 4 in the Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series.
Angie and Jenna Roseland accompany their family friend, Mr. Finch, to view a house that has just come on the market and they discover something unexpected in the basement which may be tied to a murder of twenty-five years ago. The Roseland sisters, with the help of their fine orange feline and sweet
black cat, encounter lies and deceit as they work to uncover the
truth.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
The main mystery is solved in each book but you will enjoy the stories more if the books are read in order as some story threads run from book to book.
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
About 212 pages in length in paperback format.

In The Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series:
1. The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
2. Murder So Sweet
3. Sweet Secrets
4. Sweet Deceit
5. Sweetness and Light
6. Home Sweet Home
7. Sweet Fire and Stone
And more to come !
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    A Sweet Cove Mystery
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  4. Publication date
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0112EDGH6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whitemark Publishing; 1st edition (July 5, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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J A Whiting

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J. A. Whiting, USA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, loves reading and writing mysteries. Her books have hit the USA TODAY Bestseller list, the Amazon Top 30, the Amazon Top 100, and number 4 on the Barnes and Noble Top 100 Nook Books (The Stone of Sadness). Jeri is the author of the Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series, Lin Coffin Cozy Mystery series, Claire Rollins Cozy Mystery series, Paxton Park Cozy Mystery series, Seeing Colors Cozy Mystery series, Ella Daniels Witch Cozy mysteries, and the Olivia Miller crime fiction series. She is a co-author of the Hope Herring Cozy Mysteries, Tipperary Carriage Company Cozy Mysteries, Good Harbor Witches Cozy Mysteries, Magical Sleuth Paranormal Women's Fiction Cozy Mysteries, Peachtree Point Cozy Mysteries, and Digging Up Secrets Cozy Mysteries. Jeri lives in New England where she loves spending time with family, traveling to seacoast towns, hiking, cycling, and gardening.

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Book Titles in Order

Sweet Cove:

The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop

Murder So Sweet

Sweet Secrets

Sweet Deceit

Sweetness and Light

Home Sweet Home

Sweet Fire and Stone

Sweet Friend of Mine

Sweet Hide and Seek

Sweet Vows and Promises

Sweet Time in Seconds

Sweet Lies and Deception

Sweet Spirits of Three

Sweet Love and Devotion

The Bitter with the Sweet

Sweet Obsession

Sweet Additions

Sweet Avengers

Sweet Violet's Ghost

Sweet Sun and Shadow

Sweet Thanksgiving

Sweet Blue Water

Sweet Intuition

Sweet Now and Forever

Sweet Paper Flowers

Sweet Lost and Found

Spellbound Bookshop:

Pages and Premonitions

Secrets and Psychics

Myths and Magic

Poison and Potions

Legends and Luck

Shadows and Shamans

Hoaxes and Hauntings

Lin Coffin:

A Haunted Murder

A Haunted Disappearance

The Haunted Bones

A Haunted Theft

A Haunted Invitation

The Haunted Lighthouse

The Haunted Valentine

The Haunted Inn

The Haunted Island

The Haunted Stroll

The Haunted Past

The Haunted Wedding

The Haunted Hotel

The Haunted Dwelling

The Haunted Secret

A Haunted November

The Haunted Fire

The Haunted Shipwreck

The Haunted Violin

The Haunted Garden

Claire Rollins:

Good Fortunes

Reversal of Fortune

Murder and Misfortune

Fortune’s Wheel

Fortune’s Favors

A Fortunate Encounter

When Fortune Knocks

Hostage to Fortune

The Fortune Teller

Fame and Fortune

The Fortune Cookie

Frosty Fortune

Fortune Hunting

Fortune's Secrets

Fortune's Folly

The Murder Posse Mysteries:

Murder in the Moonlight - Novella

Murder Long Ago

Murder on Main Street

Hope Herring Cozy Mysteries:

Silver Linings

Blood Moon

The Holiday Slay

Red Roses

Hidden Secrets

Kaboom

Yesterday's Stories

Murder and Deception

Deadly Mistakes

Answered Questions

Time Will Tell

Taking Chances

Dreams and Schemes

Christmas Wishes

Endings and Beginnings

Good Harbor Witches Cozy Mysteries:

Sew Dead

Say It Ain't Sew

Be Sew Lucky

Holiday Sew Storm

So Far, Sew Good

Sew Much Better

Every Sew Often

And Sew It Goes

Tipperary Carriage Company Mysteries:

A Fatal New Year

The Diamond Deception

The Halloween Coachman

A Silver Christmas

The Legacy

The Sea Witch

The Runaway

Double Calamity

Lights, Camera, Fireworks

Murder On Stage

The Summer Storm

County Fair Mystery

The Holiday Movie

The One-Time Crime

The Horse Knows the Way

Irish Rose Gold

Death in Dublin

Third Time Charm

Paxton Park:

Peril in Paxton Park

Panic in Paxton Park

A Puzzle in Paxton Park

Payback in Paxton Park

A Problem in Paxton Park

Seeing Colors:

Shades of Murder

Deadly Danger

Catastrophe Cliff

Ella Daniels Witch Series:

The Pine Hill Inn

A Murder on Poet’s Hill

Secrets on Nipmuc Hill

Goose Hill Cemetery

Olivia Miller crime fiction series (not cozy)

The Killings

Red Julie

The Stone of Sadness

Justice

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery book, praising its fun stories with surprises and well-written narrative that draws readers in. The characters continue to grow throughout the series, and customers appreciate the delightful bakery setting and yummy recipes. They find the book easy to read and relaxing, with one review highlighting the relationship between humans and pets.

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84 customers mention "Enjoyment"84 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable and hold their interest throughout. One customer mentions it makes a perfect end-of-day read, while another notes it's worth rereading after some time has passed.

"This was another good installment in a sweet (pun intended!) little series, and I always feel like the characters are old friends...." Read more

"...I do love the soft gentleness, spiced with scenes of action. A great read!" Read more

"I love these books, it’s nice to have a pg-13 option. Fun, romance, mystery, just a little drama for a usually happy ending." Read more

"...that he adds a little humor that makes this book a perfect end of a hard day read!" Read more

74 customers mention "Story quality"70 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy this mystery book, describing it as a fun story with surprises along the way, and one customer notes how life has its twists and turns.

"...I love how they all had different interests and pursued those instead of just wondering if they could do it...." Read more

"...I do love the soft gentleness, spiced with scenes of action. A great read!" Read more

"I love these books, it’s nice to have a pg-13 option. Fun, romance, mystery, just a little drama for a usually happy ending." Read more

"...evil doers doing evil deeds, paranormal “gifts”, a sheriff who understands and appreciates the ladies’ “gifts”, blossoming romances (no sex), no..." Read more

44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well written, with one customer noting how the writing draws readers into the story.

"J A Whiting is a wonderful author and writes my kinda books. Love all her series!..." Read more

"...It's nice to be able to relax and delve into the book to find out "Who Did It?" The characters continue to grow in each book...." Read more

"I absolutely Love this book the Author is Amazing I'm going to read everything she has written...." Read more

"...Well written and I am on my way back to Sweet Cove for some other mysteries!" Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"24 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, noting that they continue to grow and develop throughout the series.

"...little series, and I always feel like the characters are old friends...." Read more

"...Love all her series! This series has amazing cats, recipes, charming characters, an 18 room Victorian mansion, 4 sisters who like each other and..." Read more

"...are starting to become more real and Mr. Finch is such an interesting character that he adds a little humor that makes this book a perfect end of a..." Read more

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24 customers mention "Love of series"24 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, describing it as delightful and cute, with one customer specifically noting it as a great follow-up in the bakery series.

"This was another good installment in a sweet (pun intended!) little series, and I always feel like the characters are old friends...." Read more

"J A Whiting is a wonderful author and writes my kinda books. Love all her series!..." Read more

"...They bring an enjoyable element to the events. The town is lovely and has lovable residents." Read more

"Love this series especially the interaction with the cats and the love of the sisters with each other." Read more

14 customers mention "Love for cats"14 positive0 negative

Customers love the cats in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the relationship between the humans and the pets.

"...The cats are awesome in how they can tell what a person is like. I hadn't quite guessed whodunit...." Read more

"...Love all her series! This series has amazing cats, recipes, charming characters, an 18 room Victorian mansion, 4 sisters who like each other and..." Read more

"...The town is lovely and has lovable residents." Read more

"...Really love the cats. As a cat lover, they always make me smile. Excellent story. Highly recommend this book." Read more

10 customers mention "Recipes"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in the book, finding them yummy and easy to follow, with one customer particularly appreciating the bakery products.

"...Love all her series! This series has amazing cats, recipes, charming characters, an 18 room Victorian mansion, 4 sisters who like each other and..." Read more

"...With the usual mention of great bakery products and a bit of romance comes a threat of violence...." Read more

"...Cakes and candy , brides and birthdays all make the story great!" Read more

"...with the vivid descriptions of the town and people, to the yummy recipes included. Highly recommend!" Read more

9 customers mention "Comfort"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cozy atmosphere of the book, describing it as a true 'Cozy' genre novel that allows readers to relax.

"...The reader gets caught up in the loving and gentle family of four sisters, their adopted Mr. Fitch, and two cats...." Read more

"...Great books to curl up in a comfy chair with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea and enjoy on a rainy day...." Read more

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  • Tari H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Going to visit in Sweet Cove is like returning to old friends!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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    This was another good installment in a sweet (pun intended!) little series, and I always feel like the characters are old friends. The sisters were so lucky to have a friend in their life like Mr. Finch who went into partnership with Courtney. I love how they all had different interests and pursued those instead of just wondering if they could do it. The cats are awesome in how they can tell what a person is like.

    I hadn't quite guessed whodunit. At first I was really sure, then the doubts came in, so I just read and enjoyed. The showdown was pretty nail biting, but that was the cool thing about having three other sisters. They always had a game plan and each others' backs. Hope to come back to Sweet Cove again soon!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Purchase A Home At Your Own Risk
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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    Now this series is a true 'Cozy' genre one. The reader gets caught up in the loving and gentle family of four sisters, their adopted Mr. Fitch, and two cats. Normally, the series ends with a blast of action. Not this book number five.

    The town of Sweet Cove is layered in deceit and lies, at least in the eldest sister, Angie's eyes. This book begins as the next page in the fourth novel "Sweet Secrets" ends with secrets still roaming the streets in Sweet Cove. As the Roseland sisters join Mr. Fitch, his realtor and Lady friend, Betty, along with Euclid and Circe, in a walk-through of the Colonial House, Angie feels a sense of dread thrumming in her blood. The feeling grows and yet, I was shocked as she suddenly pulls everyone out of the house and ends up calling the Police Chief Martin. I don't want to say what happens precisely as this scene really packs a wallop and gets the reader's heart rate up a bit!

    Who would want to cause damage, loss of life, and destruction of neighboring homes? The house has been empty for two years. We learn the neighboring house, although occupied presently, also has been the location of murder in the distant past. Why? Is it a plot against the Roseland sisters whose property abuts the house Mr. Fitch is interested in purchasing or is the entire street cursed?

    This series never disappoints me. I do love the soft gentleness, spiced with scenes of action. A great read!
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  • IcandoKaren
    4.0 out of 5 stars predictable but enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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    I love these books, it’s nice to have a pg-13 option. Fun, romance, mystery, just a little drama for a usually happy ending.
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  • ysing
    5.0 out of 5 stars love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
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    J A Whiting is a wonderful author and writes my kinda books. Love all her series! This series has amazing cats, recipes, charming characters, an 18 room Victorian mansion, 4 sisters who like each other and live together quite compatibly, a mystery to solve (sometimes 2!), evil doers doing evil deeds, paranormal “gifts”, a sheriff who understands and appreciates the ladies’ “gifts”, blossoming romances (no sex), no graphic violence, and no cliffhanger endings. Great books to curl up in a comfy chair with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea and enjoy on a rainy day. I have the next one already on my “to be read” shelf. ENJOY!
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  • Kelly Mitchell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Mystery that is easy to read and relax with!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
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    I have been following this series since I discovered it and I love it! Book 4 provided bombs, murder and attacks without the gruesomeness that is sometimes all to visual. At the end of a day that has been stressful, it is a great way to settle down and relax. Sweet Cove brings mystery to the forefront but still does it in a way that isn't all blood and gore. It's nice to be able to relax and delve into the book to find out "Who Did It?" The characters continue to grow in each book. The sisters are starting to become more real and Mr. Finch is such an interesting character that he adds a little humor that makes this book a perfect end of a hard day read!
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  • Kindle customer Debbie Webster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
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    I absolutely Love this book the Author is Amazing I'm going to read everything she has written. I want to personally Thank you BB for your fantastic stories! I had mouth cancer a lot of surgeries and radiation treatments along with some other health problems. Your books bring me such joy! I hope to meet you some day to say Thank you personally Please keep up the great work and Hugs for bringing such joy into my life. You make me feel as if I'm part of the story a cousin or something. May GOD Bless you . Debby
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  • Mary Weimer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another good Mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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    Angie, Jenna, Ellie, and Courtney are at it again! Trying to solve a 25 year old murder.

    They all are at a house that Betty real estate agent is showing to Mr. Finch, guest of the B and B who wants to stay in Sweet Cove since he and Courtney have taken over his brother's candy shop!

    While they all, are looking over the house, a bomb is found in the basement and all hell breaks out. The house is found out to be where a murder took place 25 years earlier. The son of the murder victim comes back to try to claim the house back from his mother! Who finds out died at a nursing home!

    He asks the Roseland sisters to help find the person who killed his father 25 years ago. The sisters are not sure they can help with their powers if the murder was so long ago!

    The story will keep you guessing until the end and the truth comes out.

    Well written and I am on my way back to Sweet Cove for some other mysteries!
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  • Marjorie Campbell
    3.0 out of 5 stars a week to remember
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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    I so enjoy the writings of JAWhiting. Fun and mystery. The cats are plus to these cozy mysteries. Be sure to read this series.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars My new favourite Author
    Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2021
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    Super excited about this series. I am loving every minute of it and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book
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  • joan reid
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2015
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    Have read most of the Sweet Cove books and enjoyed them all.. Look forward to reading more..
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding a new home shouldn't be a blast.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2018
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    Super. The sisters are all settled but Mr Finch is on the lookout for a property for himself. However the latest viewing throws everyone off balance when the secret in the basement is revealed. Who was the target? Was this a one off or will the attempts continue? The paranormal abilities of the girls keeps developing and with the aid of their two feline protectors and Mr Finch they endeavour to get to the bottom of this latest mystery and see if the new attempted crime was linked to a cold case. Great plot that grips you and keeps you reading to the end. Wonderful characters and I love the way that the romantic attachments being formed are developing through the series..
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  • Moll
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2016
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    The plot line is quite engaging as it draws you into the scene and story
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  • Mario Julien
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 girls, an old gentleman and 2 cats
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2015
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    What a nice serie. Full of mystery, mahem and a littlebit of love. A must for all mystery readers, a good read.
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