A Case for the Candle Maker
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4.3 • 64 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
Play with candles and you might get burned…
Ainsley McGregor has her hands full preparing for Sweet River’s Valentine’s Day celebration and her bestie’s wedding. So when a mysterious woman pitches selling her candles in Ainsley’s shop, Bless Your Art, Ainsley nearly blows her off. But the candle’s fragrance is evocative, and she can’t resist placing an order.
The candles are a hit, quickly selling out, but when Ainsley calls the woman to buy more, she’s unreachable. Hoping to connect, Ainsley and her Great Dane, George Clooney, stop by the local bed and breakfast. When George whines outside her room, Ainsley is afraid to look. She soon discovers that the candle maker is dead—in a room that was locked from the inside.
Although her brother, the town sheriff, is on the case, Ainsley believes the prime suspect is innocent. Intent to prove it, Ainsley once again drops into sleuth mode, discovering some surprising truths about the mystery woman. But has she just put herself in the killer’s crosshairs?
Customer Reviews
Romance, Friendship, and One Very Nosy Great Dane
A Case for the Candle Maker is another fun and cozy mystery from Candace Havens’ Ainsley McGregor series. This time, Ainsley, who owns an artisan market in the small town of Sweet River, Texas, gets pulled into another murder case when a local candle maker is accused of a crime she didn’t commit.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was seeing Ainsley and Jake’s relationship grow. It was nice to read about how healthy and natural their relationship is developing, without any unnecessary drama. It made their connection feel genuine and easy to root for.
I also loved reading more about Ainsley’s friendships, especially with Shannon. Their conversations and funny moments together gave the story a lot of heart and made the town of Sweet River feel even more real and lively.
And of course, George Clooney the Great Dane was his hilarious self once again. Honestly, at this point, it’s almost a running joke—how does one dog keep finding so many dead bodies? He’s practically Sweet River’s unluckiest (and fluffiest) detective. Every scene with George Clooney had me smiling, and he brings so much warmth and humor to the story.
Overall, A Case for the Candle Maker is a cozy, heartwarming mystery that’s full of love, friendship, and a little bit of chaos (thanks, George). It’s a great pick if you enjoy small-town settings, amateur sleuthing, and stories that leave you feeling good
I enjoyed this:)
As above. I enjoyed this:)