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Sweet Friend of Mine (A Sweet Cove Mystery Book 8) Kindle Edition

by J A Whiting (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,159 ratings
This is book 8 in the Sweet Cove Cozy Mystery series. Although it is winter in Sweet Cove, Massachusetts, the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are still busy running their businesses. The group is planning a mini-vacation together at a ski resort until Police Chief Martin shows up to ask for their help with a case involving a young man who has gone missing after driving his car off the road late one night. With the help of their two fine felines, the family works to figure out what happened to the missing man and who is friend and who is foe. A cozy mystery with recipes ! This story has some mild paranormal elements.
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    A Sweet Cove Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GCY0MAU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J A Whiting Books and Whitemark Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
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  • Book 8 of 27 ‏ : ‎ A Sweet Cove Mystery
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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

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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

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Peril in Paxton Park

Panic in Paxton Park

A Puzzle in Paxton Park

Payback in Paxton Park

A Problem in Paxton Park

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Shades of Murder

Deadly Danger

Catastrophe Cliff

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The Pine Hill Inn

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Secrets on Nipmuc Hill

Goose Hill Cemetery

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The Killings

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The Stone of Sadness

Justice

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Customers enjoy this mystery book for its engaging plot with twists and turns, and find it easy to read. They appreciate the character development, particularly the strong female characters, and one customer notes how the cats play a helpful role in solving cases. Customers find the book happy and delightful, with one review highlighting its blend of humor and romance.

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71 customers mention "Story quality"71 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a suspense-filled read with a great plot that pulls readers in with its twists and turns.

"Good read couldn’t put it down. So many twists and turns and yet it’s all good in the end. Next!" Read more

"...It has all the other features of a cozy mystery with strong female characters, interesting businesses, and the kind of activities you wish you had..." Read more

"...Ryan's old girlfriend from high school is in town also. Lots of suspects. Good story and characters. Love how the cats fit into the stories." Read more

"...I strongly advise reading them in order. The books build on past events and hint of future happenings that are completely lost on the reader..." Read more

52 customers mention "Readability"52 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate the author's writing style, with one customer mentioning they read the entire book without stopping.

"Good read couldn’t put it down. So many twists and turns and yet it’s all good in the end. Next!" Read more

"...The writing is interesting and often chapters end with a clue or discovery that makes you want to keep reading so if you don’t want to stay up all..." Read more

"...Well done!" Read more

"...The plot that underlies this story aside, this installment is simple and straightforward. Enjoy." Read more

28 customers mention "Character development"28 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book and enjoy following their story, with one customer noting the strong female characters and another highlighting the comfortable relationships between family members.

"...It has all the other features of a cozy mystery with strong female characters, interesting businesses, and the kind of activities you wish you had..." Read more

"...Lots of suspects. Good story and characters. Love how the cats fit into the stories." Read more

"...and found each to be well written with intricate plots and likeable characters who love and support each other." Read more

"...I think it's that this one was more about personal relationships, - family, friends, significant others, & how they all interact & impact each other...." Read more

13 customers mention "Enjoyment"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and entertaining, appreciating its great sense of humor.

"...I plan to read the whole series because it’s so enjoyable and I want to follow these characters through setting up their businesses, making new..." Read more

"...was a bit easier to figure out than in previous stories but it was a fun and quick read. Looking forward to more takes by this author." Read more

"...J.A.Whiting has a great sense of humor and makes the book a pleasure. It’s a must read." Read more

"...It left me feeling justified, saddened, then joyful and smiling...how? I'll just ask you to read the novel for yourself...." Read more

5 customers mention "Cat content"5 positive0 negative

Customers love the cats in the book, with one noting how they are helpful to each case, and another mentioning how they make the series enjoyable.

"...But these sisters, Mr. Finch and the cats are such awesome people that they're always putting others first...." Read more

"...Love the characters in this town. The cats are also helpful to each case...." Read more

"...Mr. Finch, their boyfriends AND especially, the cats makes this series so enjoyable. Can hardly wait for the next one." Read more

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  • Kathryn A Schauer
    5.0 out of 5 stars review
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    Good read couldn’t put it down. So many twists and turns and yet it’s all good in the end. Next!
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  • Sylvia Heath
    4.0 out of 5 stars Missing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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    I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because I don’t think adding paranormal information to a mystery improves it. I like when people having no special powers can investigate and figure out who did it. However, the 4 sisters and their older friend are great characters. The writing is interesting and often chapters end with a clue or discovery that makes you want to keep reading so if you don’t want to stay up all night then try stopping in the middle of a chapter. The paranormal bits are suggestions and the main characters still have to do much of the work. I plan to read the whole series because it’s so enjoyable and I want to follow these characters through setting up their businesses, making new friends and finding romance. It has all the other features of a cozy mystery with strong female characters, interesting businesses, and the kind of activities you wish you had more of in your life from walks on the beach to gathering before a fire and taste testing new desserts and candy. Enjoy! I did.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Music
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
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    Chief Martin comes over to tell them he has a missing person, they received a call from Bob Allen. His son called, his car had gone off the road and was stuck. His parents went to look for him didn't find him and he's still not home. Chief asks is the girls, Mr. Finch and the cats can come to accident site, they found his car. Circe finds a ring by front tire. Henry is shown the ring that was found, he says it's Ryan's ring, his mom gave it to him. Ryan's best friend comes to B&B wants to stay there. Ryan's old girlfriend from high school is in town also. Lots of suspects. Good story and characters. Love how the cats fit into the stories.
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  • Debbi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    You had me fooled this time! I thought I'd figured it out and then the twist back that I did not see coming. Well done!
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  • Marcela Rostosky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Cover Mystery - Sweet Friend of Mine
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016
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    Another mystery to solve, Angie and her sisters, Mr. Finch and the 2 cats. away they go to solve this one. They have to post pone their ski trip but it is worth it. A young adult goes missing, and they feel that they have to solve it. And in the middle of all of this, Angie finds out that the resort that her boyfriend owns is up for sale, and she worries that her boyfriend is going to dump her and move, so she has that worry about, but like I have always said, all is well that ends well...and for that you will have to read the books.. I just hope that there is a ninth book and in that ninth book there is a wedding and Ellie gets a backbone.....but I do like the books very much and I look forward for more.......
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  • kathy lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book Eight - Enjoy Them In Order
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
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    Book eight in this series. I strongly advise reading them in order. The books build on past events and hint of future happenings that are completely lost on the reader joining the series at this point. The plot that underlies this story aside, this installment is simple and straightforward. Enjoy.
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  • R.H. McCort
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sisters and Mr. Finch solve another mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016
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    Angie, Jenna, Ellie and Courtney Roseland along with Mr. Finch and of course we can’t forget the 2 cats are once again asked by Chief of Police Martin to help find a young man who disappeared after his car ran off the road.

    The sister’s give up their planned ski vacation to help Chief Martin try to locate Ryan Adams. Chief Martin knows there is some kind of paranormal he doesn’t ask a lot of questions. I love the “cats” input of solving the mystery.

    As with the other 7 books, each sister has someone special in their lives. Jenna is engaged to Tom and they are working on their antique home, a few houses down from the B&B which is run by Ellie, (her boyfriend is the attorney Jack) Courtney works with Mr. Finch in the candy store and her boyfriend is Rufus. Mr. Finch is still involved with Betty the realtor. Angie and Josh have been separated for a while due to his business traveling. Angie is feeling Josh may break up with her, can’t give away that storyline.

    Love the interactions of the sisters and Mr. Finch, can’t wait for book 9.
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  • Sherlock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet cozy paranormal mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016
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    Twenty one year old college student Ryan Allen phoned his parents around midnight asking for help. He was driving home alone and his car skidded off the road down an embankment. His parents immediately drove around looking for him but there was no sign of Ryan or the car, so they contacted the police.

    The four Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch were about to leave for a three day ski vacation but their plans are postponed when Police Chief Martin asks for their help with this missing person case.

    I've read all nine books in the series and found each to be well written with intricate plots and likeable characters who love and support each other.
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  • snowdrop1941
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not all friends are sweet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2020
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    I enjoyed reading more about the four sisters, two cats and their friend, Mr Finch. A search for a missing young man starts and they get roped into it.
    I like the cats who are very vocal at times, especially when they need to alert the sisters. More characters have been added, which means more mysteries.
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  • sue wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars These books are a very good read.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 18, 2016
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    These books are a very good read.
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  • GabrielleKeane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2019
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    Areal sit in the garden and enjoy mystery. Not too intense and the recipes are an invitation to try new things
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  • valerie hill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on August 5, 2016
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    light reading quite enjoyed it
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars The straw that broke the camel's back?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2018
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    Good read but felt that one of the people responsible got off scott free. A slightly more depressing read than the others in the series and the ending was for me unsatisfying. Okay the real culprit got caught but the the contributing one wasn't punished in any way. Depressing.
    A young man breaks down and goes missing. What happened to him? Can the girls, their feline protectors and Mr Finch break through the lies and deceit to get to the truth?
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