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Kicked the Bucket: A Crying Over Spilled Milk Mystery (A Chelsea Lawson Cozy Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by CeeCee James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,008 ratings
Kicked the Bucket

Chelsea Lawson is a magnet for trouble.

Sure, she’s making a life for herself on her best friend’s farm. But feeding the pets and milking the cows doesn’t prepare you for finding a dead body floating in the pond.

Even stranger? The bucket of flowers left on the shore. Flowers that then seem to show up everywhere.

The more Chelsea learns about the dead man, the more she suspects he’s tied up in her own knotted past. And as the clues pile up, she starts to wonder if she’s better off leaving this one to the police.

Then a letter arrives, threatening everything she’s ever loved, and Chelsea realizes she can’t stop now or someone close to her will pay the ultimate price.

Can she figure out how all the pieces fit together before it’s too late?

With fun twists, quirky surprises, and nail-biting moments, this cozy whodunnit will keep you guessing. Grab your copy today!
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"The delightfully quirky characters are a bonus to the solid mystery - CeeCee James will keep you chuckling (and puzzling) from cover to credits!"- WSJ and USA Today Best-Selling Author of the Pineapple Port Mysteries, Amy Vansant
"There's a reason CeeCee is one of the most popular authors writing today. Quite simply, once you've read one of her books, you'll be hooked. I am!"Dianne Harman, USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author.
"Cozy mysteries by CeeCee James are well researched and creatively told. I love the details and the easy flow of her writing. Well done indeed." Maria Grazia Swan

"CeeCee James is my go-to author for a cozy escape."Author Larissa Reinhart

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ A Chelsea Lawson Cozy Mystery
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Hi, there! I'm CeeCee James, USA Today bestselling author who first started this writing world as a kid and continued on with bedtime stories for my own kids. I have a few mystery series --the Baker Street Mysteries, Angel Lake Cozy Mysteries, Flamingo Realty, Oceanside Hotel mysteries and more! I love creating new worlds and puzzling through cozy murder mysteries. My favorite sleuths are curious, kind, and a bit flawed. But they all learn that being flawed isn't being broken, and that's a life lesson I work on for myself.

My favorite cozy mysteries always have a dash of humor, maybe a tinge of romance, animals, and tons of friendship. There are always a few of my favorite pups, and a kitten or two. I love the small town feel with a hint of juicy gossip and friendly relationships that comes with it. I also love good food and my characters love it too! That's why a bunch of my mysteries include free recipes.

I have a few published in Large Print paperback and as audio books.

One of my favorite places to write is curled up this fat oversized chair I found on sale someplace, with a cup of coffee. Usually there are dogs sleeping by my feet, or in the chair with me where somehow they double in size to hog up all the space. :)

Writing has been a life long passion of mine. My first published work is nonfiction Ghost No More. Most of all I love writing about the celebration of life.

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery book for its suspenseful story plots and engaging characters. The book is humorous, with one customer noting the quirky banter between characters, and customers find it a clean read without cuss words. They appreciate its readability, with one mentioning it keeps them turning pages, and find it heartwarming, with one describing it as an awesome CeeCee James Cozy.

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30 customers mention "Mystery content"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, praising its suspenseful plots and engaging storylines.

"...CeeCee James has added another fantastic installment of Chelsea Lawson's life story. We learn more about her family's past...." Read more

"This book had a lot of action packed situations, that made me not want to stop reading, loved all the mysteries impacting lives that was going..." Read more

"...It is quirky in a good way and had lots of twists. The last few chapters were exciting and had me riveted to my seat!. I loved the ending...." Read more

"...The mystery is fast-paced and keeps you reading! I'm looking forward to the next adventure!" Read more

26 customers mention "Enjoyment"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book and the entire series, with one customer comparing it to a fine wine.

"I have enjoyed this entire series. A great picture of rural living. The characters are interesting and easy to keep straight...." Read more

"...Thank you CeeCee James for another great book, have loved all of your books!" Read more

"...I loved the ending. Hope there will be more books in this great series!!!" Read more

"I enjoyed the series. Actually it's not really a series, it's a continuous story in 3 parts...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them interesting.

"...We learn more about her family's past. The characters are very realistic and you can easily imagine yourself in the situations Chelsea finds..." Read more

"...A great picture of rural living. The characters are interesting and easy to keep straight...." Read more

"...Great characters. It is quirky in a good way and had lots of twists. The last few chapters were exciting and had me riveted to my seat!...." Read more

"...Chelsea is a wonderfully complicated character who surprises herself and readers with her abilities to persevere through tough and dangerous..." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning the quirky banter between characters.

"...Her relationship with her friend Tilly's daughter, Emna, is funny and heartwarming and I liked the developing friendship with the handsome..." Read more

"A great combination of tension and humor. Love the character development, especially the strength of each of the female charters...." Read more

"A very enjoyable character (Chelsea) and amusing situations! A good mystery, keeps you guessing. The ending leaves you wanting more!" Read more

"Really enjoyed this book,enjoy the characters and quirky banter between them. Mystery throughout the entire book make for a interesting story...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it's written without any cuss words.

"...Its so refreshing to have a good clean read!" Read more

"...I definitely recommend this series for a light read. I found 3 small editing errors that's why this is 4 stars instead of 5." Read more

"It is such an easy read that I wondered how my 12 year old grand daughter would like it." Read more

"...the characters, story line and , amazingly, this wonderful book was written without any cuss words!!!" Read more

4 customers mention "Reading pace"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the reading pace of the book, with one mentioning it keeps them turning pages.

"This book had a lot of action packed situations, that made me not want to stop reading, loved all the mysteries impacting lives that was going..." Read more

"...The mystery is fast-paced and keeps you reading! I'm looking forward to the next adventure!" Read more

"This entire series kept me turning pages and wondering how Chelsea was going to get out of the next situation...." Read more

"...I give this author 5 stars for a truly fantastic time of reading. I can't wait to read more titles from this author. Thank you CeeCee James!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Eye catching"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book eye-catching, with one mentioning they can easily imagine themselves in the story.

"...The characters are very realistic and you can easily imagine yourself in the situations Chelsea finds herself facing...." Read more

"...For me, that's what makes her such a relatable and fun cozy character...." Read more

"...Love the cover too, so eye catching." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one describing it as an awesome CeeCee James cozy mystery.

"...relationship with her friend Tilly's daughter, Emna, is funny and heartwarming and I liked the developing friendship with the handsome veterinarian,..." Read more

"This series is just funny, mysterious, and endearing! The characters are down to earg, funny & loving. Time flew by so quick!" Read more

"Another Awesome CeeCee James Cozy..." Read more

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  • Einsam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes answers only generate more questions...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
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    There is a lot of commotion going on while Chelsea and Tilly chase their dog, Jasper, through the field ending up a the pond on their property. The first thing Chelsea notices is a pail full of flowers and Jasper going after something in the pond. Then Chelsea and Tilly realize what Jasper is dragging to the shore. Tilly immediately makes a call to report a dead body in their pond. The body is that of somebody named Corey Brickstone, but neither Chelsea nor Tilly knew who he was. A short time later, Chelsea learns that Corey Brickstone is connected to her long lost sister, Nikki Campbell. Unfortunately, all attempts to contact Nikki or her father, William Campbell, have gone unanswered.

    Chelsea's friend, Tilly, is away on a photo assignment and Tilly's daughter, Emma, is staying with her dad. This allows Chelsea more time to figure out the mystery. That is when the strange flowers start showing up everywhere she goes.

    Who was Corey Brickstone? What was his relationship to Nikki? Why was he killed? Where are Nikki and her father? Are they safe? Can Chelsea figure out what is going on? Can she figure things out without endangering herself?

    CeeCee James has added another fantastic installment of Chelsea Lawson's life story. We learn more about her family's past. The characters are very realistic and you can easily imagine yourself in the situations Chelsea finds herself facing. As with the other books in this series, the current mystery is solved, but the background story continues on.
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  • Rachel Barrington
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another interesting, fast read.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020
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    I have enjoyed this entire series. A great picture of rural living. The characters are interesting and easy to keep straight. I will start looking for more CeeCee James books, for sure.
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  • Vickie B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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    This book had a lot of action packed situations, that made me not want to stop reading, loved all the mysteries impacting lives that was going on.
    Loved that it was clean, no swearing, no adult reading so everyone in my opinion would really enjoy this book.
    Thank you CeeCee James for another great book, have loved all of your books!
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  • Nana Fields
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun read with an exciting end!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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    I loved it! The farm setting is so enjoyable and reminds me of my aunt’s farm. Great characters. It is quirky in a good way and had lots of twists. The last few chapters were exciting and had me riveted to my seat!. I loved the ending. Hope there will be more books in this great series!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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    Now, I'll have to go back and read the first two books in the series. I like to read series from the beginning. I'd like to know more about the characters characters in the book.
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  • Jerri C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Up all night reading this one.....
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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    Chelsea Lawson is running a farm, working part-time in a thrift store and trying to reconnect with her sister, Nikki. Chelsea's new life is keeping her busy and her nightmares aren't as bad. When an unknown stalker begins a terror campaign against her, Chelsea is determined to save everything dear to her, no matter the cost.

    Chelsea is a wonderfully complicated character who surprises herself and readers with her abilities to persevere through tough and dangerous situations. She doesn't rush into danger, is actually a little intimidated by her "farm yard" charges yet she never gives up. For me, that's what makes her such a relatable and fun cozy character. Her relationship with her friend Tilly's daughter, Emna, is funny and heartwarming and I liked the developing friendship with the handsome veterinarian, AJ.

    The mystery is fast-paced and keeps you reading! I'm looking forward to the next adventure!
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  • Allen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Last of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
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    I enjoyed the series. Actually it's not really a series, it's a continuous story in 3 parts. So it really is necessary for you to start with Book One and work through to Book Three.
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  • Bekah Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
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    This series is like a fine wine ...they just keep getting better! I loved the suspense in this one...my heart was in my throat! I read them as soon as they are released! Its so refreshing to have a good clean read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Characters and story continuity have become disjointed.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 28, 2020
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    Characters and story continuity have become disjointed. The author seems to have lost interest.
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