PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Looking for a fresh start, advice columnist Sissy Yoder heads to small-town Yoder, Kansas, to help in her aunt’s café. But when a milkman is murdered, the newcomer becomes the prime suspect . . .
After Sissy’s rodeo cowboy boyfriend turns out to be more of a rodeo clown, she packs a bag; picks up her Yorkshire terrier Duke; and leaves Tulsa, Oklahoma, bound for her parents’ former hometown. There are still plenty of Yoders in Yoder, Kansas, including Sissy’s aunt Bethel, who owns the Sunflower Café but recently broke her leg. It’s a homecoming of sorts as Sissy arrives to help in the café and reunite with her pregnant cousin Lizzie. Plus she can continue to secretly write her newspaper advice column as seventy-year-old “Aunt Bess.” But it’s Sissy who could use some advice when she finds the milk deliveryman out behind the café with a knife in his back. As the sheriff’s prime suspect, it’s up to Sissy to catch the backstabber herself—before someone else gets creamed . . .
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My Review:
Amy Lillard has given us another delightful group of characters to love in this cozy mystery set in the small town of Yoder, Kansas. I especially loved the character of Sissy Yoder, a young woman who was raised English, but has Amish family there in the community. She’s temporarily moved to Yoder to help her cantankerous Amish aunt, Bethel, who has recently suffered an injury and needs help in running her cafe. Sissy’s compassionate and a hard worker, but she’s also very curious about the happenings in Yoder. Working with her aunt Bethel is going to be a challenge, but Sissy knows that she’s needed, no matter what Bethel might think.
Things seem to be off to a good start for Sissy, but then after only three days on the job, Sissy discovers a murder. She quickly becomes Deputy Sheriff Earl Berry’s chief suspect, and Sissy determines to find the real killer and clear her name. Accompanied by her faithful little dog, Duke, Sissy’s not leaving any stone unturned to discover a new clue. It’s fun following Sissy’s pursuit of clues; and the mystery took a turn th never have imagined. This is a well-written, intriguing mystery that kept me picking up the book as often as I could to find out what was happening next with Sissy.
There’s a delightful mix in this community of both Amish and English, and it was fun to see how the two groups accepted each other and worked side by side when needed. I’m looking forward to reading more about Sissy, the town of Yoder, and the Sunflower Cafe.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About Amy Lillard:
Amy loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family…and maybe homemade tacos…and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list.
Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, two spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. Oh, and don’t forget the stray kitty that has taken up residence on her front porch. ^..^
When she’s not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she’s chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons, orchestra concerts and baseball practice. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework.
Amy also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Louellen.
An award winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amylillardbooks.com.