Lavender Lies (Abridged) Audiobook

" I've only read 3 China Bayle mysteries so far, but this is my favorite right now "

" Herbalist and detective China Bayles is planning her wedding when a town development magnate is murdered. Not trusting her fiance, who is acting police chief, to solve the crime in time for their nuptials, China and her friends get on the trail. No one is town is particularly bothered by the death of a man who seems to have been blackmailing just about the entire town. A subplot involving the daughter of China's dentist becomes part of the mystery. This one's as cozy as they come, with well meaning kids finding the murder weapon and a hurricane threatening to ruin the wedding. Lavender plays no part in the goings on, other than in its guise a a flower that signifies distrust and suspicion. Very light, quick reading. "

" Yet another good book in the China Bayles series. I had no idea who the killer was in this one until it was revealed. Didn't see that one coming at all! "

" she's witty and insightful, and i love the herb theme...not exactly Gordimer or Rushdie, but fun, and great company. "

" another good China Bayles mystery! "

" The writing is improving and the characters are interesting but the mystery in this one was a bit of a stretch...still liked it though! "

" red herrings & hurricanes hamper wedding "

" Incorporates knowledge about herbs as well as a mystery book. "

" An enjoyable episode in the life of China Bayles. I'm surprised she & McQuaid managed to get the knot tied despite everything. "Good riddance" sounds about right for the nasty Edgar Coleman. "

" Texas herbalist China Bayles must put her upcoming nuptials on the back burner when a murder investigation entangles her friends and neighbors. "

" Not sure why I haven't heard about this series. It was fun to read. "

" Charming story of a sharp DA turned herbal supply store owner and her upcoming wedding to an injured former cop . . . which happy occasion is threatened by their mutual need to solve a pair of murders in the charming town they inhabit. A enjoyable read for any rainy afternoon. "

" Another fun tale in the lives of China Bayles and her friends and family in Pecan Springs, TX. This one revolves around her rapidly approaching wedding day and the trouble she needs to unravel before than so that the bridegroom can make an appearance at his own wedding and honeymoon. "

" Another great China Bayles mystery--my favorite to date. "

" A China Baysles mystery, why do I like these? china is independent, gustsy and adventurous. I suspect I really like the 'sisterhood solidarity' in these series. "

" read 11.27.07 "

" This is another great China Bayles herbal mystery in Texas. This has good insight on lavender for gardeners. Great series. "

" I think this is my favorite China Bayles mystery yet! "

" Another good China Bayles mystery. This one is set around the mayhem of China's wedding preparations. It's a bit over the top that she's investigating murder while making table decorations, but it still works pretty well. The herb lore continues to be interesting, IMO. "

" red herrings & hurricanes hamper wedding "

" I usually like it when an author reads their own book outloud....but this was not one of them. yikes. I think I will try to listen to all of these...entertaining while I quilt. "

" This is #8 in the series, and McQuaid is recovering; China and Ruby put on a wedding, open their tea room, and solve a multi-suspect murder before a hurricane hits Texas the day of China's wedding. There are lots of great lore and recipes with lavender. "

" The writing is improving and the characters are interesting but the mystery in this one was a bit of a stretch...still liked it though! "

" Incorporates knowledge about herbs as well as a mystery book. "

" I've only read 3 China Bayle mysteries so far, but this is my favorite right now "

" An enjoyable episode in the life of China Bayles. I'm surprised she & McQuaid managed to get the knot tied despite everything. "Good riddance" sounds about right for the nasty Edgar Coleman. "

" I just love Susan Wittig Albert's books - you feel like you're part of the town of Pecan Springs - plus i love all the herbs! I'll be buying my first lavender plant this weekend! "