Dec 1, 2025

Murder Bears Fruit by Rosie Sandler

Hello my cozy friends,

Today I am reviewing "Murder Bears Fruit” the 4th instalment in The Gardener Mystery series by Rosie Sandler set across England.  This time we are in the Yorkshire Moors.

Steph Williams and her trusty sidekick, Mouse, are back in the fourth instalment in this much-loved cosy crime gardening series.

Able to cherry pick her gardening projects after all her recent success, Steph Williams arrives at a luxury hotel in the Yorkshire moors with her beloved dog Mouse. She has been tasked with bringing the outdated gardens into line with the hotel's sleek and glassy new guise, and can't wait to dig in.

But, before Steph can enjoy the fruits of her labour, she makes a shocking discovery in the hotel's pool: a body, fanned by a beautiful evening dress, floating beneath the stars.

As she rushes into the scene, Steph realises this is no common-or-garden accident. When a surprising arrest is made, she will have to dig deep to ensure the police have the real killer. But Steph's missing ex husband proves a thorn in her side, as ever: turning up very much alive, and urgently needing her help.

Will Steph be able to find the murderer, and the missing rubies, and come up smelling of roses?

I enjoyed this story. As I have stated previously, I really like the bond between Steph and Mouse it just felt real, we all want to think our four legged friends understand us and would protect us from harm.

The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had plenty of twists to keep engaged right to the very end.  I kept guessing and second-guessing myself but I was right on who the killer was.     

I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends. I can’t wait for book 5!
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I requested and received an advance readers copy from NetGalley and the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.


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