Larissa Reinhart Blog Tour-Still Life in Brunswick Stew

Larissa Reinhart Blog Tour-Still Life in Brunswick Stew

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Cherry Tucker Mystery Series by Larissa Reinhart

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Portrait of a Dead Guy
Cherry Tucker Mystery #1
by Larissa Reinhart
Release: August 2012

Portrait of a Dead Guy

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In Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge — but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival.

As the clock ticks toward the deadline, Cherry faces more trouble than just a controversial subject. Between ex-boyfriends, her flaky family, an illegal gambling ring, and outwitting a killer on a spree, Cherry finds herself painted into a corner she’ll be lucky to survive.

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Still Life in Brunswick Stew
Cherry Tucker Mystery #2
by Larissa Reinhart
Release Date: May 21, 2013

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Click HERE to read our review of STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW.

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Cherry Tucker’s in a stew. Art commissions dried up after her nemesis became president of the County Arts Council. Desperate and broke, Cherry and her friend, Eloise, spend a sultry summer weekend hawking their art at the Sidewinder Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off. When a bad case of food poisoning breaks out and Eloise dies, the police brush off her death as accidental. However, Cherry suspects someone spiked the stew and killed her friend. As Cherry calls on cook-off competitors, bitter rivals, and crooked judges, the police get steamed while the killer prepares to cook Cherry’s goose

About The author

Larissa Reinhart

 

Larissa Reinhart loves small town characters, particularly sassy women with a penchant for trouble. STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW (May 2013) is the second in the Cherry Tucker Mystery Series. The first, PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY, is a 2012 Daphne du Maurier finalist, a 2012 The Emily finalist, and a 2011 Dixie Kane Memorial winner. Expect HIJACK IN ABSTRACT and a Cherry Tucker novella in THE HEARTACHE MOTEL out in November and December 2013.

She lives near Atlanta with her minions and Cairn Terrier, Biscuit. Visit her  Website / Blog/ Little Red Hens on Facebook / Facebook / Twitter/ Goodreads

Blog tour Schedule

 

Larissa Reinhart’s STILL LIFE Blog Tour Schedule

June 10-23

6/10- Mad Hatter Reads (interview and review)

http://madhatterreads.blogspot.com/

6/11- United by Books (interview)

http://unitedbybooks.blogspot.com/

6/12- The Jeep Diva  (interview)

http://thejeepdiva.com/

6/13- Literal Addiction  (spotlight or guest post)

http://www.literaladdiction.com/

6/14- Books-n-Kisses  (interview)

http://www.books-n-kisses.com/

6/16 – My Book Addiction  (interview)

http://mybookaddiction.com/

6/17- The Reading Cafe (evening review of Book 1)

http://thereadingcafe.com/

6/18- The Reading Cafe – Series Spotlight & review)

http://thereadingcafe.com/

6/19- Book Monster Reviews

http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

6/20- Froggarita’s Bookcase  (interview)

http://www.froggaritasbookcase.com/

6/21- Bianca2b

http://bianca2b.wordpress.com/

6/23- Love In A Book

http://www.loveinabook.com/

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Still LIfe in Brunswick Stew by Larissa Reinhart-a review

STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW by Larissa Reinhart -a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 21, 2013

Cherry Tucker’s in a stew. Art commissions dried up after her nemesis became president of the County Arts Council. Desperate and broke, Cherry and her friend, Eloise, spend a sultry summer weekend hawking their art at the Sidewinder Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off. When a bad case of food poisoning breaks out and Eloise dies, the police brush off her death as accidental. However, Cherry suspects someone spiked the stew and killed her friend. As Cherry calls on cook-off competitors, bitter rivals, and crooked judges, the police get steamed while the killer prepares to cook Cherry’s goose

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REVIEW: This is the second book in the Cherry Tucker Investigative series. It’s a little town in Georgia drama, revolving around an annual event the Brunswick Stew Festival.

Cherry Tucker is a local artist involved in her town. She’s dating a deputy sheriff Luke Harper, but has an ex-husband (sort of) who she married while in Las Vegas for a few hours before having it annulled, Todd McIntosh. Although Todd is an ex, he’s still a good friend and holds no animosity – in fact he’s still very much attracted to Cherry. This makes for some interesting conflict.

During the festival her friend and fellow artist Eloise Parker who has eaten about six sample bowls of the stew is taken very ill. Upset and trying to make people realize that Eloise, who had Crohn’s disease, was much too suddenly ill and she doesn’t believe it was her Crohn’s. When they reached the hospital it seems about 50 or more other people were also very ill, one in a coma. When Cherry goes to find Eloise’s room, she finds Eloise’s family crying and they tell her Eloise didn’t make it. Eloise’s father asks Cherry to help find out what happened to her, as he also doesn’t believe that her Crohn’s caused her death. He wants to know exactly what killed his daughter and won’t believe the police will give it the attention she deserves.

Cherry’s boyfriend as well as her sheriff uncle don’t want her involved in the case while they are investigating, but Cherry has very much a mind of her own…making her a cross somewhere between Lucille Ball and Stephanie Plum. Investigating in her own way, she has mishaps and yet somehow discovers that someone added arsenic to something served at the festival.

Larissa Reinhart has written a very interesting tale of murder, betrayal, romantic entanglement…you name it, this story has it! Very intriguing and fast paced. There are a lot of wonderful characters who quickly become your friends, family and enemies. It’s a twisting story of dysfunctional people, relationships, greed and more. There’s more than a little humor with a good bit of danger mixed in, making it a really great read.

Hope it doesn’t take too long to get back to Cherry and her next adventure!

Reading Order
1. Portrait of a Dead Guy
2. Still Life in Brunswick Stew

Copy supplied by the author.

Reviewed by Georgianna S.

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Portrait of a Dead Guy (Cherry Tucker Mystery #1) by Larissa Reinhart-a review

Portrait of a Dead Guy (Cherry Tucker Mystery #1) by Larissa Reinhart -a review

Portrait of a Dead Guy

Order: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO / The Book Depository

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release August 2012

In Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge — but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival.

As the clock ticks toward the deadline, Cherry faces more trouble than just a controversial subject. Between ex-boyfriends, her flaky family, an illegal gambling ring, and outwitting a killer on a spree, Cherry finds herself painted into a corner she’ll be lucky to survive.

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REVIEW: Move over Steel Magnolias and make room Stephanie Plum! Larissa Reinhart has written a great new mystery/murder series. It’s well plotted, action packed and the pace is stunning.

Cherry Tucker is the heroine. She’s just out of art school and trying to make a name for herself in the art world. She’s returned to Halo, her small Georgia hometown to live and try to earn a living. There are many great characters that feel like real folks you probably know or have met.

Like Stephanie Plum, she has a couple of “hot” guys interested in keeping company with her. Todd McIntosh, a drummer and seems to have a gambling problem…once talked her into marriage on a fun trip to Vegas. After just 3 hours and him disappearing to the gambling tables without a honeymoon, Cherry decided to have the mistake annulled (no harm, no foul). They remain good friends and Todd is still trying to regain lost ground. The other is a returned boyfriend, Luke Harper. He’s a high school sweetheart who often left her with a broken heart and the check at the Waffle House. Having grown up and gone through the military, he’s back in town for his step-brother’s funeral and the sparks are flying.

The story revolves around the funeral/murder of Dustin Branson, son of JB, the town big wig. Cherry’s gets a chance to paint a last portrait of Dustin for his somewhat flaky step-mom Wanda (Luke’s mother). I know, eewww! However, she needs the money and the experience.

This is a delightful story with humor, interesting situations and some real danger from some of the seedier characters. Cherry is one of those people who just can’t keep herself out of trouble though her intentions are the best.

It’s a fun read with lots of excitement, some hot kissing…sorry no farther. You’ll enjoy the great characters and the whole thing. I thoroughly loved this story and the next as well! Looking forward to the next Cherry Tucker mystery!

READING ORDER:
1. Portrait of a Dead Guy
2. Still Life in Brunswick Stew

Copy supplied by the author

Reviewed by Georgianna S.

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