Such a cute cozy mystery! Definitely not my usual cup of tea, so I wouldn't say it was for me, but that doesn't take away from it being a good book! It was well written and super cute. I would recommend this to people who like hallmark movie type books... plus a little bit of murder. I loved that there was a full cast of characters, but I felt that some of the dialogue was dragged out unnecessarily. A bit frustrating at times (which is my own personal problem) because I kept wondering why this person is solving so many small town mysteries. Also felt it was a bit predictable, but that is to be expected with this type of book - not necessarily in a bad way.

Bonus points given because I loved that the end of the book had recipes!

Thank you for the read, NetGalley!

I really enjoyed this book. It's part of a series and could be read on It's own. Jade and her dog Chloe finds a dead body in the empty lot next to her Christmas store. I would recommend this book and series.

3.5 stars rounded up. This mystery book was a fun, cozy Christmas read. Mermaid Bay sits on the coast of Virginia. Three different groups of pyrotechnicians are participating in a fireworks contest over the holidays. The winner of the contest will provide the ultimate fireworks display for the town’s July 4th festivities. Along with the firework displays, the town finds itself surrounded in pure chaos and murder.

Pros:
*Fun characters and small town vibe with the rumor mill
*The author made it easy to imagine scenes
*Great surprise to see the recipes provided at the end of the book

Cons:
*Quite a few redundant scenes and conversations
*Long, drawn out scenes at times
*Zero chemistry between Jade and Nick - I don’t necessarily need hot and steamy scenes, but I would have enjoyed some innocent passion between the two
*Very predictable outcome

All in all, I would recommend this book. I’m looking forward to reading about Mermaid Bay’s next adventure.

Thanks Netgalley!

"A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket (A Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery #3)" by Heather Weider is Christmas Time setting with a Fireworks competition. Honestly, I thought it might be Fourth of July timing because of the cover but it is Christmas Time. There are three fireworks companies in town to put on their displays as a competition for who does get the Fourth of July contract though.

Unfortunately, with every competition there's going to be drama between some of the contestants. Especially if there is already a family feud going on. Things get a bit Shakespearean. There's a forbidden love, families fighting and someone ends up dead. Of course this all seems to keep happening on/near Jade's shop 'Tis the Season.

This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the setting, and the characters. I found the mystery entertaining. Some of it I figured out, but not all of it.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eBook in exchange for an honest review.

Set in Mermaid Bay, Virginia, Christmas is fast approaching. In order to drive tourists, the town is having a fireworks competition. Three companies have been invited and the winner will get the contracts for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Jade and her shop ‘Tis the Season seem to be the site of the action. The firework companies may have great displays but their corporate behavior is lacking. I really enjoy the characters in this book and it was an interesting story. I think her boyfriend Nick is a little slow to react to Jade’s calls. The recipes at the end are not to be missed! #netgalley

Not only do I love a good Christmas themed cozy, I also love a location that takes me back to a place in time. This book series does both for me. I have spent several years in the Williamsburg area and this series makes me feel like I’m visiting again. There are so many quaint towns in the area That it makes me want to find one and move back.

Add in a solid murder mystery, the cutest puppy, and some quirky, fun, and lovable characters and you have yourself one heck of a murder mystery. And in the fireworks and it is spectacular. Don’t miss the recipes at the end of the book! I plan to make several of these for Galentine’s Day gifts for friends.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Heather Weidner for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’ve read another book by this author. I really love her cozy books! The writing was great. I really enjoy the characters. I haven’t read the other books in this series, but I definitely want to go back and read them. I love Christmastime cozies. Mermaid Bay was definitely giving off cozy small town vibes. I would for sure check out other books by this author!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christmastime cozy mysteries!

This books brings plenty of fireworks as firework companies compete in Mermaid Bay. All the while a "mermaid" is running around spilling the tea. Jade Hicks, the FMC of this series, relies on her connections to the town to help for boyfriend, Sheriff Nick find justice and find the town gossip. The cast of characters sound like they would make good friends, they are a great group of eclectic characters. We can't forget the importance of a dog or cat or both to the story. Chloe, Jade's cat, even helps solve the mystery that ignited when the fireworks companies came to town.
This book is a super example of why I enjoy cozies, from the charming town vibe to the fun cast and the mystery. Poor Jade, she and her Christmas shop, sounded like trouble magnets in this story. However, it was that trouble that kept the story moving. We also had plenty of LOL moments such as Sebastian commenting about Jade's murder wall. I recently enjoyed a series on Hallmark Mysteries and after reading this book can't help but this it would make a fun series.
Heather Weidner definitely tops my list of cozy authors and this book is a terrific example of why. I would definitely recommend it. In addition to recommending the book, I would recommend the recipes in the back of the book. YUM.
Thanks to NetGalley and Level Best Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I loved this story! Jade, Chloe, and the rest out the crew really kept me guessing throughout the story.
Christmas is getting close, and the fireworks show competition is really heating up. The 3 different companies are hoping to win, but unfortunately for two of them, there's no such thing as friendly competition.
Jade and her shop are mixed up in the mess, but she's determined to get the answers and settle things once and for all.
Chloe, her dog and side kick, is one of the best things about the book.
I really like this series and the author does an amazing job of creating wonderful stories for her readers.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
This is a strong 5 star review.