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Pleating for Mercy (Magical Dressmaking Mystery) Paperback – November 14, 2022

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Discover Magic, Mystery, and Murder in "Pleating for Mercy"!

When Harlow Jane Cassidy decides to leave her high-stress fashion job in Manhattan to start a dressmaking boutique in her late grandmother’s farmhouse, she expects a quiet, simple life. What she finds is anything but.

In the sleepy town of Bliss, Texas, Harlow doesn’t just inherit her grandmother’s charming house. She also inherits her magical legacy—a legacy that’s tied to a centuries-old family curse and promises that every Cassidy woman has the power to impact her own destiny. But before she can settle into her mystical heritage, Harlow stumbles upon the dead body of a new client.

As the prime suspect in a murder investigation, Harlow must rely on more than her sewing skills to untangle this mystery. With a knack for stitching clues together and a touch of supernatural assistance from Meemaw, Harlow's new life is suddenly sewn with danger and intrigue. But is her magical gift a blessing that will help her find the killer or a curse that will sew her own fate shut?

Embark on a whimsical journey with Harlow as she navigates through cozy romances, family secrets, and the challenge of mending the broken pieces of her new life. "Pleating for Mercy" is a delightful mix of magic, murder, and mayhem—tailor-made for mystery lovers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BMDPSR76
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Melissa Bourbon Ramirez; Original edition (November 14, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8987068601
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.89 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 607 ratings

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Melissa Bourbon is the national bestselling author of more than thirty mystery books and multiple non-fiction writing resources book. Her fiction books include the Pippin Lane Hawthorne (Book Magic) Mysteries, the Lola Cruz Mysteries, the Harlow Cassidy (Magical Dressmaking) Mystery series, and the Bread Shop Mysteries, written as Winnie Archer.

A former middle school English teacher, Melissa now teaches aspiring and new writers through WriterSpark Academy. She teaches online courses and hosts the WriterSpark podcast. She lives in North Carolina with her educator husband, Carlos, and is beyond fortunate to be living the life of her dreams.

Learn more at http://melissabourbon.com and at http://writersparkacademy.com.

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Customers enjoyed the mystery content and found the premise interesting. They appreciated the well-developed characters and unique way of introducing new ones. The book was described as an enjoyable, fun read with a blend of sewing and paranormal elements. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written and charming. They also mention that the book is a wonderful cozy and a fantastic start to a series.

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49 customers mention "Mystery content"49 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content. They find the premise interesting and well-balanced. The book has an exciting plot with a bit of magic to add to the entertainment. Readers appreciate the realistic characters, back story, and clever plot twists. They also mention that the book is a wonderful cozy mystery set in Bliss, Texas.

"...The characters were delightful. The story was well developed. The next novel is on the next page." Read more

"...The paranormal angle is well balanced and interesting. The main character thinks like a clothes designer and seems like a real life person...." Read more

"This is a really fun cozy mystery and with someone who sews. Great characters,." Read more

"...And what’s not to love? It has romance, women with special gifts, really good mysteries and funny animals!..." Read more

45 customers mention "Character development"43 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the main character likable and the cast well-developed. The book introduces new characters in an engaging way that makes readers care about them.

"This was cute and it was a fun read. The characters were delightful. The story was well developed. The next novel is on the next page." Read more

"...The main character thinks like a clothes designer and seems like a real life person. I’m looking forward to more of the series." Read more

"...Reading it again was a pure pleasure. Love the premise, the characters, and love the opportunity to review it this time...." Read more

"This is a really fun cozy mystery and with someone who sews. Great characters,." Read more

38 customers mention "Enjoyment"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging with a fun start to the series. The story keeps them on their toes with wholesome romance. It's well worth their time and effort, they say.

"I really enjoyed this book - you can easily envision the settings and the people. The paranormal angle is well balanced and interesting...." Read more

"...Reading it again was a pure pleasure. Love the premise, the characters, and love the opportunity to review it this time...." Read more

"...I have loved it from the first book and recommend it to all of my friends." Read more

"Great read to get lost in. Harley returned home to the gifted women in her life thinking she did not have a gift and it had skipped a generation...." Read more

31 customers mention "Fun read"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining and a great read for summer or when you need a distraction. The humor is well-written and kept level, keeping readers interested until the end.

"This was cute and it was a fun read. The characters were delightful. The story was well developed. The next novel is on the next page." Read more

"...It has romance, women with special gifts, really good mysteries and funny animals!..." Read more

"...How she discovers the killer makes for a great read. A good addition by this author...." Read more

"...read and enjoyed your characters and story line were different but fun to read." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and engaging. They appreciate the vivid descriptions and how well the author blends the characters together. The editing is also praised.

"...other books by this author and was glad to see that this one was well edited." Read more

"This book was a nice read, enveloped the characters well, told of their character where you could envisioned them...." Read more

"...The story is well written and definitely kept my attention. I never knew who the murderer was until the very end when the person was revealed!..." Read more

"This was a fun, sweet read. I so loved the characters and the twisty mystery was fantastic! Can’t wait to read more!" Read more

6 customers mention "Cozyness"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the cozy setting of the book. They say it's a wonderful start to a series.

"...The characters and story was very clever and a great cozy." Read more

"Light, interesting and fun. This is a great cozy that I almost found hard not to read in one sitting. You'll like the characters." Read more

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"Really enjoyable cozy mystery..." Read more

5 customers mention "Sewing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the blend of crime solving, sewing, and the paranormal. They appreciate the author's inclusion of history and a mischievous ghost.

"...I love that the author mixed sewing with ghosts and murder. There was even a little history in there!..." Read more

"...Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon has a bit of everything. Murder, a mischievous lovable ghost and a scamp of a goat, delightful characters..." Read more

"Love the beginning book of this series. Sewing, ghosts magic and murder. What's not to love! Add a love interest, some good friends, shake well...." Read more

"...other reviews, this book has just the right blend of crime solving, sewing, and the paranormal to grab the reader and keep them going...." Read more

3 customers mention "Author"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's writing style. They find the story engaging and keep guessing until the end.

"...How she discovers the killer makes for a great read. A good addition by this author...." Read more

"Loved loved this story! The author keeps you on your toes! I love all the characters especially Harlow of course!..." Read more

"...The book kept me interested and, better, kept me guessing...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
    This was cute and it was a fun read. The characters were delightful. The story was well developed. The next novel is on the next page.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
    I really enjoyed this book - you can easily envision the settings and the people. The paranormal angle is well balanced and interesting. The main character thinks like a clothes designer and seems like a real life person. I’m looking forward to more of the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    When my husband was living, I got him hooked on cozy mysteries. I thought this title seemed familiar when I ran across it, and sure eough, I had read this book with Jerry. Reading it again was a pure pleasure. Love the premise, the characters, and love the opportunity to review it this time. We bought most if not all the books in the series as they were released. Now it will be great to re-read them via KU.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    This is a really fun cozy mystery and with someone who sews. Great characters,.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
    This series is absolutely one of my favorites! And what’s not to love? It has romance, women with special gifts, really good mysteries and funny animals!
    I have loved it from the first book and recommend it to all of my friends.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
    This is the first book about Harlow Cassidy, who returns to her hometown, Bliss, Texas to open her own designing and dressmaking shop. When Harlow is hired to make dresses for the towns biggest wedding and the Maid of Honor is killed, Harlow does some investigating. How she discovers the killer makes for a great read. A good addition by this author. I've read some other books by this author and was glad to see that this one was well edited.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
    What a quaint town with interesting characters and the twists and turns kept me guessing about who the killer was never would have guessed it was Ruth Anne! Loved the ending and how everything wrapped up nicely.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
    This was the first book of yours that I have read and enjoyed your characters and story line were different but fun to read.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2023
    This first in series is awesome. I intend to buy the next asap. The paranormal add here is a stroke of genius. love the Butch Casidey
  • Ruth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2024
    This is the first book I've read by this author, and I loved every moment, stayed awake far too late and it was worth it!
    Great characters who feel like friends and family, and an intriguing mystery, which I didn't work out til the reveal! Also a couple of adorable fledgling romances....put all that together and add Meemaw, and Butch Cassidy to the mix and whats not to love?
    Beautifully written, I would recommend this book to everyone!
  • Meg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great 1st Book
    Reviewed in Australia on February 11, 2023
    I loved this book, the characters are great. It is an easy read. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series
  • Nora Charles
    5.0 out of 5 stars feel good book
    Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2014
    Nice twist in a cozy mystery. The plot won t keep you up but the murder com es second Tod this small texan town, you would want to live tooo
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved this story!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2022
    Although it has murder in it,it was a feel good writing. Loved all the characters especially the ghostly one. All the characters had personality plus!! The back story of their history was very well incorporated into the story. Cannot wait for the next chapter!!!