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Sweetness and Light (A Sweet Cove Mystery Book 5) Kindle Edition

by J A Whiting (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,153 ratings
This is book 5 in the Sweet Cove Mystery series.
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.
The Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch are hired to cater the wedding of Bethany Winston, the daughter of a wealthy former Senator. The sisters and Mr. Finch are looking forward to creating a beautiful event until something tragic happens and the group, including two fine felines, is once again called in by the police to help solve a murder.
A cozy mystery with recipes !
This story has some mild paranormal elements.
About 230 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 !
Thank you for reading !
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J A Whiting
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 26 ‏ : ‎ A Sweet Cove Mystery
  • Customer Reviews:
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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

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

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The Pine Hill Inn

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Goose Hill Cemetery

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The Killings

Red Julie

The Stone of Sadness

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Customers enjoy this book as a quick, well-written mystery with unexpected twists and turns, featuring the Roseland sisters as intriguing characters. The book maintains its lightness and readability, with one customer noting the fudge recipe sounds amazing. They appreciate the character development and find it a fun continuation of the series.

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58 customers mention "Readability"58 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and quick to read, with one customer noting it's a good choice for teen readers.

"...a sense of romance is high in the air and I truly love this gentle true 'Cozy.'..." Read more

"...It was a fun read and a list of suspects that made it difficult to figure out the murderer until the big reveal." Read more

"...These books are enjoyable and hard to put down." Read more

"...are fun, believable for the most part, lighthearted, and just good escapist reading. Author does a good job of bringing you visually into the scene...." Read more

53 customers mention "Plot twist"51 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the unexpected twists and turns in this cozy mystery series.

"...the 'Lin Coffin Haunted Mysteries' wins my approval for the gentle paranormal overtones, but, I'm also drawn in because I love the family...." Read more

"...I am loving this entire series. Each mystery has a different plot so you don’t feel as though you are reading the same story over and over again...." Read more

"...J.A. Whiting wrote a great tale with lots of suspense, a bit of humor, and even some romance built in...." Read more

"...plotted mystery in the series, with several suspects and unexpected twists and turns. These books are enjoyable and hard to put down." Read more

44 customers mention "Enjoyment"44 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy each book in this series, finding it fun and noting that each one is better than the last.

"Love is in the air with this story. I am loving this entire series...." Read more

"...I thought it was a very good book !" Read more

"This whole series has been such fun!..." Read more

"...I am really enjoying this series and looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"18 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...The characters are down to earth and it feels like family. I am looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

"...I love the characters and feel like I'm coming home to old friends...and two fine felines, of course!..." Read more

"I love the main characters in this series. The relationship the sisters and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable, and after 5 books, I feel like they are old friends...." Read more

18 customers mention "Sweetness"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the sweetness of the book, finding it delightful, with one customer particularly appreciating the fudge recipe.

"...and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful...." Read more

"...Can't wait till Angie opens her new bakery. Great recipes (chocolate ones are favorites). Love the cats and how Mr. Finch is part of the family...." Read more

"This book is "sweet" and so far all 5 in this series have been fun, and a brain exercise to see if I can figure it out first...." Read more

"...The surprises at the end were terrific. Of course, there are yummy and easy recipes for us. Keep writing about Sweet Cove." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer particularly appreciating the author's descriptions.

"This book is a light read when you don't want to have to follow an involved plot. It is a fun read...." Read more

"Well written cozy mystery with plenty of suspects. A little touch of paranormal and romance. No sex or gory violence...." Read more

"This series was fun to read, easy on the eyes, exciting hoe the sisters, cats and Mr. Finch solve the murders...." Read more

"J A Whiting has a wonderful way of writing! It makes you immediately become drawn into the story, and loving the characters...." Read more

10 customers mention "Book lightness"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how light the book is.

"As with the others in this series, this book was light but intriguing! I am eager to start book 6." Read more

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10 customers mention "Interest"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the Roseland sisters interesting and intriguing, with one customer particularly appreciating the give and take between them.

"I love the main characters in this series. The relationship the sisters and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful...." Read more

"Fun book. Far fetched but interesting and enjoyable. Love the closeness of the family. Interesting plot. I would recommend this book." Read more

"As with the others in this series, this book was light but intriguing! I am eager to start book 6." Read more

"...Love the give and take between the sisters." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Cozyreaders
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Was Ready For Some Romance With My Mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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    A wedding goes wrong and the Roseland Sisters are on the case as a Bride -to -be finds herself with a murdered groom. This novel is filled with romance, mystery, and a wedding party that is filled with reasons to 'Stop! This Wedding!' The cats are along as the Chief of Police asks Angie and party to help him out. Heck, even the Man of Honor is receiving Death Treats.

    At the ending a sense of romance is high in the air and I truly love this gentle true 'Cozy.' This series as with the 'Lin Coffin Haunted Mysteries' wins my approval for the gentle paranormal overtones, but, I'm also drawn in because I love the family. I would so have wanted to belong to a group of loving and accepting sisters. Can you tell I'm an only child? It may be fiction but it fills a void in my world while the outside world is filled with turmoil.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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    Love is in the air with this story. I am loving this entire series. Each mystery has a different plot so you don’t feel as though you are reading the same story over and over again. The characters are down to earth and it feels like family. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
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  • Thomas
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun continuation of the series.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017
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    Angie asked to supply the wedding cake and desserts, for the wedding of two uber rich families daughter and son, while Courtney is asked to supply a choice of treats for the gift bags, Jenna is to make some jewelry for the wedding party, and Ellie is to act as a wedding consultant to help organize the quickly approaching event.
    Senator Winston is worth over two billion dollars, while the Nelson's: the grooms' family, is worth even more. Bethany Winston is engaged to Nelson Rider because that is what is expected of her, even though she is in love with someone else. Nelson is nefarious as a player. Could one of his affairs, or side dealings be the cause of the murder?
    J.A. Whiting wrote a great tale with lots of suspense, a bit of humor, and even some romance built in. It was a fun read and a list of suspects that made it difficult to figure out the murderer until the big reveal.
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  • Sherlock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wedding Bell Blues
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
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    The four Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch have been invited to cater a lavish wedding. Two wealthy families have arranged this wedding for political and business advantages. The trouble is that the intended bride and groom don't love each other and don't want to go along with their family's plans. To make matters worse, groom-to-be Nelson Rider is shot a few days before the wedding is scheduled to take place.

    Police Chief Martin asks the four Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch to help solve the murder, along with their two cats. He knows that they all have psychic abilities and they have helped him solve four previous cases.

    This is another well plotted mystery in the series, with several suspects and unexpected twists and turns. These books are enjoyable and hard to put down.
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  • Tari H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars You can always count on characters you'd like as friends and a great mystery in this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
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    I forgot how much I missed visiting Sweet Cove since I haven't read anything in the series for quite a while. I love the characters and feel like I'm coming home to old friends...and two fine felines, of course!

    I wasn't totally sure most of the book on the whodunit, but I started getting a suspicion that turned out correct. I love how Angie and Jenna got the whole take down set up and didn't even have to be there. The ending was sweet as could be expected for a town named Sweet Cove, and a happy couple got their happily ever after, and another couple just got started on that journey! I need to visit again soon!
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  • Debbi
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love a happy ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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    Oh my! I love the plot twist and suspense as the story unfolded and then the sweet moment at the end was perfect.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
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    I couldn't put it Down was curious to see who murder Nelson . I thought it was a very good book !
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Awesome Series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
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    I love the main characters in this series. The relationship the sisters and the significant people (and felines) in their lives share is delightful. I love the close, small town flavor of the stories and the way the characters seem to encourage and support each other. It's nice to have a fresh, complicated mystery without having it filled with excessive sex or violence. Well done, J A Whiting!
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  • J. Lundy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2015
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    love this series: Looking forward to more: Light enjoyable read
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  • valerie hill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2016
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    great
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  • Lucy Q.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story was very good, thoroughly enjoyed it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2016
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    The story was very good, thoroughly enjoyed it. My kind of book. I have read all of the books so far.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Standing up for yourself might have dire consequences.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2018
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    Not one of my favourites in the series. The plot was really thin but the characters and their feline companions saved the day. A wedding should be a joyous occasion for the bride and groom but this seems to be the opposite here. Each has their own agenda and don't communicate with the other. Then the murder of the groom throws the bride's real love into the frame. Can the sisters and their cats plus Mr Finch get to the real culprit. The culprit was really obvious and the plot really could have done with a bit more intrigue but the view of the sisters lives still kept me rivated.
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  • Chrys Matthews
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in Australia on September 12, 2015
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    The characters in the series have bonded well together and the story results are empathetic to everyone around them. Great thanks.
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