Murder Simply Brewed combines two of my favorite things: mysteries and coffee. Anyone who knows me knows that I like a good strong cup of Joe and I like to be drinking that good cup of Joe while reading a great book. Oh and I need to have a donut on hand too because mystery books usually make a person bite their nails as they try to figure out what is going on, right? I chomp down on a yummy pasty instead and save my nails. Guilt free because I can say Vannetta Chapman made me eat them all. I was a nervous wreck for the characters and turned to the dozen glazed delights to calm my nerves. Thanks a lot Mrs. Chapman!
A death at the Amish Artisan Village sets in motion a string of events leading to the eventual discovery that the death wasn’t so “simple”. It was actually a murder. (Cue the dramatic music) Now who would want to “off” little old Ethan Gray, who runs a coffee shop? Admittedly, he is a grumpy old man but that is no reason for someone to murder him especially in a quiet town like Middlebury. Amber Wright is the manager of the Village and she vows to get to the bottom of Ethan’s untimely demise-with or without the police. That’s when things start to get dicey…real dicey….
Vannetta has spun quite the story with her latest mystery. The characters were genuine, which of course is one of the reasons I always enjoy her books. Her characters are always well developed with just the right amount of detail to make you care enough to stick around till the end.I have to add that there is a part in this book that made me jump and gave me the willies! Stop back and leave me a comment after you read it and let me know if you the same reaction. I am curious to find out if anyone else got jumpy like I did. Trust me, you will know what part I am talking about once you start reading 🙂
Would you like to win a copy of Murder Simply Brewed? Vannetta is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a print or ebook copy!
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**Contest starts today Thursday, April 3rd and ends on Thursday, April 10th.**
**Print copies are only available for US residents.**
Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. Her novel, Falling to Pieces, is a 2012 ACFW Carol Award finalist. A Promise for Miriam earned a spot on the June 2012 Christian Retailing Top Ten Fiction list. Chapman writes Amish fiction for Abingdon Press, Zondervan, and Harvest House. She lives in the Texas hill country with her husband.
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A copy of Murder Simply Brewed was provided to me from Zondervan/HarperCollins Publishing for review purposes.
86 thoughts on “Murder Simply Brewed-Review and Giveaway!”
I dont like coffee but I do like Vannetta’s books.
Thank you for the giveaway.
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I love coffee and murder, add Amish to the mix makes it perfect 🙂
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I would LOVE to win “Murder Simply Brewed” by Ms. Chapman – more than you can possibly know! Being from the Middlebury area and still having family there, this would be a dream come true for me to win, as I have been trying to win this book for a long time! This would be one of the highlights to my Amish collection due to it’s personal connection to me, so please choose me! Thank you Michelle & Vannetta for this amazing giveaway, & God bless you both!
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I would love to win! How fun-coffee and a mystery. What a great combo.
I’m addicted to Amish books, coffee with a mystery sounds like a great day.
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Love Amish books! Would love this!
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Murder Simply Brewed sounds wonderful.Please enter me in contest.Thank you for the opportunity to win.Have a wonderful week.I enjoy reading Vannetta’s books.
I don’t connect the Amish with murder mysteries, so I am intrigued about this book and would love to win it. Oh, and I love a nice cup of coffee with a good book!
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I would be thrilled to add this book by Vanneta to my collection. Please accept my entry. Thank you for another wonderful giveaway.
Want to read a print copy please.
A good read to have with a coffee is better than chocolate biscuits x
I would love to win your book, that way I won’t have to buy it. lol Seriously, I love all of your books.
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This sounds like the perfect book for me…..light mystery, coffee shop and the Amish! Can’t wait to read this book!
I love coffee with a good mystery and my favorites are reading about the Amish. I would love to win a book. My favorites are reading about the Amish. I am a fan of Vannetta.
I love coffee and I love Vanetta’s books. Her mysteries are fantastic. I would love to win a copy of this book. It sounds like it is going to be a nail bitter and I don’t bite my nails anymore. I love reading Amish books, lately that is all I have been reading.
Thank you Vanetta, I know this is going to be another great read.
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I drink Tea, but I love a good mystery and Vanetta’s books. Would love to win an Ebook copy for my Kindle.
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I love drinking my coffee while reading a good mystery!!!
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Love all Vanetta Chapman books!!! Would love to win and read!!
Would love to win this book. liked and shared. Thanks for the chance!
I love coffee, mysteries, and all your books! Would love to win! Thanks!
Love Amish romance books! How about sending one out to me?? lol I will share your announcement on my FACEBOOK TOO! thanks!
I don’t drink coffee but I doread all the time and would love to win a copy of this book.
Would love to win a copy of your book. Love a good mystery.
Would love to win. I do love a good mystery.
Hope I win
I love Vannetta’s books and have read them all except for this one. I have always loved mystery books. They usually keep me guessing! As for coffee…I love the international house coffee’s. I am drinking a Vanilla Caramel latte right now!
Thanks for this giveaway and thanks for your great review.
Blessings!
Judy B
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Blessings!
Judy B
I can’t wait to read this book! It looks good!
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I am a tea person not coffee but the book sounds wonderful!
Love to read mysteries and Amish themed novels! Combined would be heaven.
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I wish I had this book with me right now because here in Owensboro, Ky. it is storming right now. A good cup of coffee & a murder mystery would be perfect. Thank you for the opportunity. Keep up the good work!
I love coffee, mysteries, Amish, and Vanetta Chapman! Wow, what a chance to have it ALL! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Thank you all for your posts – and it’s okay if you don’t drink coffee! Hannah (the girl who ends up running the coffee shop), doesn’t drink it much either!
As for that willie/nillie thing, Michelle – I have a funny story. When I turned this story in to my editor, she wrote me back with this subject line in the email “You did not.” I was a little worried that I’d done something wrong! Then I opened the email and realized she had the same reaction you did to that little portion of the story. Fun. Right?
Now this makes me want to read it even more! I love mysteries and especially the ones that make me jump 😉
Ha! I love that!
I love mysteries and this one sounds really good.
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I love Vannetta Chapman’s books. I’m sure this one will be no exception. Can’t wait to read it. Ü
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Love Vanetta’s books!! A murder mystery, I’m up for that!! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!!
This book sounds absolutely exciting, and so different from many of the books I read by authors of Amish books… I would sooooooooo love to win this. Hope I do.. God Bless and Good Luck with your book!
I love what you said about eating the donuts instead of your nails. I needed a good laugh today. I love a good mystery.
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It is such a great giveaway that I shared on Pinterest and Google+ even if it doesn’t count as an entry.
Thank You for a great review ! I am looking forward to reading Vannetta’s latest book! love her story lines and characters.
Love all of your books!
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I enjoy reading. I would dearly love to win one of your books. Thanks for giving us a lot of enjoyment.
I don’t drink coffee, but I love my pepsi, I enjoy reading your books. Thanks for writting good books for me to read.
I love coffee and I love Vannetta’s books. I would love to win! Thank you for giving us a chance!
Oh, I love your books and would love to win this one. B the the way do you happen to know how I could get a copy of the quilt pattern that was done in The Christmas quilt. Would like to make on but could not find the pattern. Thanks so much
Oh my, I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I have seen so many fantastic reviews and truly, Vannetta NEVER disappoints 🙂
Loved your review!
Love all of Vanetta Chapman books! Looking forward to another one to love!!!
i love to read Amish book this one sounds great please enter my name thank you and I shared on f/B
I love reading Amish Books and I love myseries – put them all together and I’m in my glory!!!
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I love coffee and Amish fiction!!! Can’t wait to read this story!!!
Thank you for the giveaway!!
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I love your books, have read all except this new one. I love food we and a good book also. Sharing on Facebook also.
I like to have a cup of coffee nearby when I read as well — usually not donuts tho. And I enjoy Amish stories, and mysteries, so to have both in one book – wonderful! I enjoy reading Vannetta
Hello Michelle. Thanks for having Vannetta here for an interview. I met her and love her. She is a lovely lady and a great Author. I used to drink coffee all day, but in the last 14 years, not very often.Mostly I drink coffee or tea. But I do love a good book and Vannetta’s mysteries fit that description perfectly. I also love Amish books. I would love to enter this give-away Thanks!
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I love Vannetta books…..thank you for the opportunity to win Murder Simply Brewed!
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I know Vannetta’s books to be great so I have no doubt that this is also a great book.
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Amish, coffee, donuts and murder……what could be better? Shared on FB.
Coffee and Amish Books- two of my very favorite things too! I can provide my own cup of coffee and would be honored if you provided this awesome looking book. Thanks so much for this great opportunity. It is much appreciated.
I don’t like coffee but I love the smell of it.I love your books Vannetta.
I love amish fiction and I would love to read Vannettas book. This mystery sounds great!
I love coffee and a great Amish book to read thank you and God bless my email is [email protected]
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I love coffee and a good book.
Especially Vannetta’s Amish books!
Would so love to win this!
Good afternoon! Thank you everyone for entering to win a copy of Murder Simply Brewed by Vannetta Chapman. The winner is Jan Hall. Congratulations! We have some awesome guests who will be stopping by and hosting some fabulous giveaways. Stay tuned… 🙂