Dollycas’s Thoughts

We are back in Seaside Cove and the Atwood family has grown to four with the arrival of baby Jack and everyone is over the moon. Seaside Cove also has two other new residents. Tyler Winkle and his niece Veronica Campbell have come to town for a new start. Soon after their arrival, a family legacy, a chocolate recipe that had been in the family for generations, has been stolen. Veronica is beside herself. First, she found out her uncle was trying to sell the recipe and then it was stolen. The recipe was supposed to be hers so she could follow in her now-deceased mother’s footsteps.

Now, the man who wanted to buy the recipe has been murdered, and Police Chief Adam Cunningham needs Rick’s help to solve the case. He surprisingly wants Alex’s help too, because despite the age difference Alex has become friends with Veronica and he hopes she may learn things the police won’t. Alex is thrilled, Rick and Marquetta, not so much. They know when 13 – year-old Alex gets involved in an investigation she doesn’t make the best decisions. Rick knows the best way to minimize Alex’s risk is to solve the case quickly but that isn’t going to be easy.

Mr. Ambrose has created such an endearing cast of characters for this series. The Atwoods and their friends are genuine and caring. It is very easy to get invested in their lives. Rick and Marquetta’s relationship is strong and they have real-life problems. Dealing with a new baby and a teenager Alex while running their B&B and Rick working with Adam more often than not isn’t easy. They don’t always agree on things, but their love shines throughout the story.

I really enjoy the way we get to know Alex’s thoughts through her diary entries. She is quite a young lady, fearless, especially when trying to help someone. She usually takes the time now to weigh her options but she still puts others first which puts her in some dangerous situations. I admire her courage. In her quest to help people, she also thinks she is a great matchmaker. She did get her dad and Marquetta together
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