As the owner of Sometimes a Great Notion, a shop specializing in vintage sewing notions and antique treasures, Daisy Buchanan is a strong advocate of preserving the past. But when a killer strikes, she turns her attention to saving lives…
Talk about a great notion! As a fund-raiser to save a two-hundred-year-old farmhouse and stop an ambitious developer, the ladies of the Historical Society of Millbury, Pennsylvania, are producing a Hunky Men of Millbury calendar. Daisy is delighted to lend her support, and the female population of the village is abuzz with anticipation.
But after Daisy’s close friend Cyril doesn’t show up for his photo shoot and the calendar photographer is found dead, it’s beginning to look like the days may be numbered for the men of Millbury. Can a cryptic verse on an antique sampler help Daisy pin down the killer before another pinup runs out of time?
About the Author:
Cate Price was born in England and came to the U.S. when she was sixteen. She spent her high school years translating her quaint English expressions for fellow classmates, and majored in Communications at Central Connecticut State University with an emphasis on Radio and TV production. She’s made a living as an actress, voice over artist, talent agent, waitress, bartender, casting director and real estate agent, until finally settling on her current occupation as Executive Assistant to a CEO.
She’s a regular sight on the streets of her home town walking her two amazing rescue dogs, and enjoys gardening, yard sales, and cooking with adventurous friends. Writing this Deadly Notions series proved to be rather a dangerous project, because while researching auction houses, she also became addicted to bidding on box lots.
Cate’s previous (unpublished) books span the genres of romantic comedy, romantic suspense and murder mysteries, and have won or finaled in numerous contests, including the prestigious Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, and over the years has served as vice president, web mistress, treasurer, corresponding secretary, and contest coordinator, and has since learned not to volunteer at chapter parties where wine is involved. She is also a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
Jennifer’s Review of Lie of the Needle
Review (4 Stars): This is the third book in the Deadly Notions mystery series and I have to say that this series is really starting to grow on me. Daisy is such a delightful character and I love the idea of her selling collectable sewing items in her store which always puts her in the middle of a murder mystery. In this story, the Millbury Historical society is hosting a fundraiser where they will be selling calendars featuring the men of Millbury. On the night of the photo shoot of Daisy’s good friend, Cyril, something sinister happens which leaves the photographer dead and Cyril nowhere to be found. As the hunt for answers begin, Daisy finds that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye and she fears that her friend may also be the victim of foul play. Hopefully she can find the killer before it too late or everything they have worked for will go up in smoke.
Lie of the Needle is a charming addition to this intriguing mystery series and I enjoy spending time with this fun cast of characters. The mystery in this story was very complex and I love the fact that I had no idea who it was until the great reveal. In this story, we also get updates on the lives of secondary characters and love is definitely in the air in the small town of Millbury. I was so glad that Eleanor found a second chance at love because she is my favorite character after Daisy. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series to see what treasures and mysteries that Daisy finds next.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away a copy of Lie of the Needle. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by January 10th, please leave me a comment below:
I would love to read this book—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Looks like a fun read, thank you for the chance to win it and happy new year 🙂
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Love that the mystery was not that easy to solve. Thank you for the chance to win.
I’ve read (and own) the first two books in this series and would be ecstatic if I won this new title.
This sound like a fun read. I would be excited to win a new book.
I really enjoyed the first two books and I would love to win this copy. Thanks Ruth Nixon
This sounds like a book I would enjoy! Thank you for the giveaway!
Thanks so much for hosting me, and for the lovely review, Jennifer!
This sounds like a really fun series.
This sounds like a delightful mystery.
the character sounds interesting
When I really started getting into cozies, Cate Price’s Going Through the Notions was one of the first books that I read. I fell in love with Daisy and the rest then and that only continued with the release of A Dollhouse to Die For. I figure that I’ll just fall deeper with Lie of the Needle. Looking forward to the fall.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Love this series! Can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Fingers crosses!
Loved the first 2 books and look forward to reading this one.
I love Cate as an author and needlecraft is a fascinating artform. I try to dabble in it but love reading cozies.
I am looking forward to starting this series (always have to start at the beginning!). Thanks for the giveaway.
We have my grandmother-in-law’s vintage sewing machine in the basement! Thanks for the info on the series and the chance to win!