Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. A nice cozy mystery with mostly enjoyable characters. Quick, easy listen. I finished it in one afternoon.

I look forward to other installments in this series.

The story itself was quite alright! Not too slow and intriguing to get through! The narrator on the other side- I'm sorry but first of all, I felt like the voice didn't exactly fit. Secondly: it was SOO slow because of the way of narration. I can only speculate that I would've ranked the book much higher than I rank the audio book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. I really loved this audiobook. A nice cozy mystery with an amusing family and town folks. Great and easy listen. I loved the narrator. I definitely want to read or listen to more books in this series.

I was waiting for this audio to pick up but it was just so lame for a murder mystery. I didn’t enjoy it much at all it was very strange the main character was in danger , yet busied herself with cleaning other people’s houses and weeding gardens

Thank you to Netgalley

A modest opening for a series and an easy listen to accompany everyday activities. Jeannie is not the most likeable of characters but there is plenty of scope for the character and enough potential to spark interest in another instalment.

Jeannie Wolfert-Lang, a Saskatchewan native, recently lost her husband. She is happy to bide her grieving period by painting and gardening on her Canadian farm land.
But everyone in Jeannie's life- including a very pesky, persistent realtor- will not shut up about her selling her property.
When the realtor borrows Jeannie's car and is killed, it becomes clear that whoever wants this property is willing to kill for it!
We get some fun whodunit from here and while there were no major twists, I enjoyed Jeannie and the retired detective as amateur-ish sleuths.
I've read quite a few reviews that found Jeannie "prickly and unlikeable"
Well, that is exactly what I LIKED about Jeannie. I find her stubborn resolve to be totally realistic. After all, she is a woman in her 60s with a dead husband and someone out to kill her, I'd be prickly too!
While not specifically marketed as book one in a series, I assume we will have more of Jeannie and hope some of the gang makes it to the next books- especially Diesel the kitty.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this audiobook ARC and the chance to read for an honest review.

Grounds for murder

In this compelling mystery, readers are introduced to Jeannie Wolfert-Lang, a resolute widow who finds herself ensnared in a dangerous web of intrigue when someone tries to force her off her beloved farm.

This novel skillfully weaves a rich tapestry of suspense and emotional depth, offering mature readers an engrossing narrative filled with well-drawn characters and a tightly plotted storyline. The author’s keen insights into the personal and ethical dimensions of rural life enhance the intrigue, making this a standout read for those who enjoy a layered and thought-provoking mystery

This was an entertaining enough mystery, with an interesting physical location that was just as much a part of the story as the action itself. The story was good, following the pattern that I love so much in cozy mysteries and the narrator does a fantastic job. However, Jeannie, the main character, is insufferable. If she's going to carry a new series, she needs to be more sympathetic. It was hard to feel compassion for her when she kept running roughshod over everyone.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this audiobook.

Who wants Jeannie’s land so badly that they are willing to kill her for it? And why her farm when there are plenty around her for sale? To find the answer, Jeannie joins forces with off-duty cop Derek and finds refuge with the young back-to-the-land tenants who rent a section of her farm. Set in her ways at 60, Jeannie must learn to open her mind — and her heart — in her quest to find the killer, all while grappling with ghosts from her past and wrestling with the question of land transfer and ownership.

Set in Canada, there was some unfamiliar references to how the law enforcement are named and referred to as well as some things about the land that was a learning experience. Over all, I'd say (it's even referenced within the novel) that it has an Agatha Christie vibe. Cozy mystery with a "who-done-it" feel.

Jeannie is a tough nut to crack and I think her personality is not for everyone. She seems to speak her mind a bit openly and can be a bit judgmental. With that said, it's not a bad story and it had enough twists and turns. I will say that the narrator's voice doesn't do male voices or the voice of Jade in a pleasing way. I thought it was perfect for Jeannie but it really was a bit of a distraction when it came to the voice of her son and Derrick.
Good book but I would skip the audiobook.