Praise for Death by a Thousand Sips:
“Heavy on recipes, cats, and other such details that will delight.”
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Kirkus Reviews
“Fans of paranormal cozies will enjoy the sequel.”
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Library Journal
“A cozy mystery with a hint of witchery is a great combination and Rue makes it impossible to put down.”
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Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
Praise for Steeped to Death:“A compelling debut with a mature amateur sleuth, a solid supporting cast, and a cat to rival Miranda James’s Diesel. For readers who enjoy the paranormal elements in Juliet Blackwell’s and Bree Baker’s cozies.”
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Library Journal, starred review
“[A] sprightly debut and series launch . . . A lovable cat, plenty of tea, enticing recipes, and more are sure to please cozy fans. Rue is off to a good start.”
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Publishers Weekly“Delightful . . . Blends the perfect brew of mystery and magic with hints of romance, charm, and a cat named Bob.”
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Manhattan Book Review, 5-star review
“[A] cleverly written cozy.”
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Gumshoe Review“Gretchen Rue proves she can concoct a clever tea mystery filled with warmth and whimsy.”
—Laura Childs,
New York Times bestselling author
“A story that will fit you to a “tea” from page one, Gretchen Rue has crafted a cozy that will warm your heart, keep you reading late into the night, and leave you wishing for a little magic of your own. Don’t miss this one!”
—Paige Shelton,
New York Times bestselling author
“A fantastic series debut, this twisty mystery has all the cozy goodness – baked goods, enchanted tea blends, a bookstore, a fat orange cat, a charming small town full of quirky characters, and a witchy heroine who’s funny, smart, and strong. Just my cup of tea!”
—Bailey Cates,
New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Bakery Mysteries.
“Inheriting a mansion and a tea shop sounds like a dream come true...but inheriting the witchy powers that come with them? Count me in! From the first page to the last,
Steeped to Death puts the cozy in cozy mystery. I can't wait to revisit Raven Creek to see what's in store for our intrepid heroine and her cast of quirky shop owner friends.”
—Tamara Berry, author of the Eleanor Wilde mysteries
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Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue blends all the ingredients of a classic cozy mystery – a tea shop and bookstore in a charming small town, a cat companion, delicious descriptions of tea and baked goods, a hint of romance, and a savvy heroine – into a delightful brew. Also infused with a bit of magic, this series debut will appeal to anyone who enjoys sipping a cup of tea beside a cozy fire and solving the mystery along with the intrepid protagonist.”
—Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library Mysteries and the Booklover's B&B Mysteries