{"product_id":"seams-like-murder-isbn-9781496740403","title":"Seams Like Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom \u003c\/i\u003eUSA Today \u003ci\u003ebestselling author Dorothy Howell, a brand new cozy mystery series featuring twenty-something Abbey Chandler and her fellow sewing circle members in the quaint, touristy town of Hideaway Cove.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbbey Chandler needs a new start and a place to escape, so Hideaway Grove, where she spent her childhood summers, seems like a perfect choice. Once there, she takes up a rewarding new hobby—but also gets tangled up in a hit-and-run homicide . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbbey has barely arrived in the quaint, quiet town of Hideaway Grove before things turn from blissful to bloody—as the new librarian is mowed down by a car. The only witness on the scene isn’t much help, aside from handing Abbey the bag of books dropped by the victim. Even worse, the sheriff’s office seizes Abbey’s car because of a suspicious dent in the right front fender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile she waits for the problem to be sorted out, Abbey is drawn into a charity sewing project—even though she can’t tell a bobbin from a seam ripper. Before she knows it, she’s graduating from pillowcase dresses to aprons, setting up a studio in a back room of her aunt’s bakery, and making plans to participate in the upcoming craft fair. But through it all, she keeps looking for patterns and possible conflicts in the late librarian’s personal, professional, and romantic life. Then a shocking discovery sends her in a new direction, and as the truth begins to unspool, she’s got a notion about who’s guilty . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Dorothy Howell’s Cozy Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eSeams Like Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is a charmer of a mystery, a thoroughly engaging tale of murder, romance, and yummy desserts. (Not to mention a nifty sewing project!) I was hooked from page one.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eLaura Levine, author of \u003ci\u003eDeath By Smoothie \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSeams Like Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Danger, intrigue, and charm combine in this whodunit set in Hideaway Cove.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Woman’s World \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSeams Like Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Flippant fun.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBeach Bags and Burglaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Howell continues to deliver light, fun beach reading. Fans of Laura Levine may also enjoy this one.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBeach Bags and Burglaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A fun, lighthearted whodunit.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Mystery Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBeach Bags and Burglaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Enjoyable . . . an unlikely but engaging sleuth.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eEvening Bags and Executions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and MaryJanice Davidson.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eTote Bags and Tote Tags\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Howell’s winning debut...Reminiscent of Reese Witherspoon's character in the Legally Blonde films, Haley evolves from a total airhead into a semi-airhead without breaking a nail. A cool cliffhanger will leave readers eager for Haley's next adventure.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003ci\u003eHandbags and Homicide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy Howell\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of nearly fifty books, including the Haley Randolph Mysteries and the new Sewing Studio Mysteries. Translated into a dozen languages, her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide.  She lives in Los Angeles and can be visited at DorothyHowellNovels.com.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303987957989,"sku":"NP9781496740403","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496740403.jpg?v=1767736237","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/seams-like-murder-isbn-9781496740403","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}