{"id":26757,"date":"2020-12-30T07:44:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=26757"},"modified":"2022-10-12T15:16:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:16:08","slug":"review-chilled-to-the-cone-by-ellie-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/30\/review-chilled-to-the-cone-by-ellie-alexander\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-26757\" data-postid=\"26757\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-26757 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_kfgu707 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_s051806 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_sud4802 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/chilled-to-the-cone-ellie-alexander-scaled.jpg?w=640\" title=\"Review \ud83d\udd0d Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander\" alt=\"Review \ud83d\udd0d Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ycdk164 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The deep freeze has thawed in Ashland, Oregon and Torte is gearing up for a busy spring. When a surprise opportunity to launch a pop-up ice cream shop comes her way, Jules jumps at the chance to showcase Torte\u2019s signature iced drinks and cold custards. But selling the desserts of her dreams comes at a price. . .and, before she knows it, Jules\u2019s life swirls into a nightmare. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">One of the town\u2019s most colorful characters, a street performer known for wearing capes and a cone-shaped hat, turns up dead just as Torte 2.0 is set to open its doors. Can Jules get the scoop on what happened to \u201cThe Wizard\u201d of Ashland before her new business venture reaches a chilling conclusion?<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_ymoz018 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rffa288  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec 29, 2020<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>A Bakeshop Mystery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>12<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Macmillan<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Martin&#8217;s Press<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $8.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Love has a way of comforting us through our most difficult moments. The love of family and friends can call us from the highest seas, to the rich-fruitful lands of the earth. Love abounds in <strong>Chilled to the Cone<\/strong>, but when love is unsecured and a loved member of the community is murdered, loved ones will have to prove that they can make all the difference.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although, this is a cozy murder-mystery, I felt the murder-mystery was secondary in this story. If you\u2019re looking for a strong murder-mystery, full of twists and suspenseful rearing moments, this is not it. This is a book dealing with serious social issues; mental health, teenage delinquency and love conquering relationships. Still, this is a read to savor with a light mystery- murder and even though it fell a bit short for me in the murder-mystery department, this book was particularly refreshing and one I won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book was surprisingly romantic. As I read along, I felt the emphasis the author put into the structure of the relationships built by the many characters in this book. I felt the longing of love between the main character <strong>Juliet<\/strong> and her estranged husband, <strong>Carlos<\/strong>. I felt the desire they felt to make their delicate and precarious relationship work, their promise and dedication for more sunsets on land. I loved the evolution of the relationship between these two characters and their commitment to each other.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Owner of the bakeshop, <i>Torte<\/i>, and the its upcoming second location, comes with many perks, including a wonderful and artistic staff. I found the supportive characters of this book to be the kind of people I would love to work with. Loyal and kind, they see Juliet as a mentor and someone they can trust and respect. Friends and family make up the rest of the lovely cast and are a fantastic addition to the story. Very well written and realistic dialogue makes this book an easy and comfortable read. You won\u2019t even notice the time go by.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Chilled to the Cone<\/strong> brings the beautiful setting of the mountains, located north of California. An artists\u2019 town, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where you can find delicate pastries, rich-delicious food and amazing coffee. It is the 12th mystery in <i>A Bakeshop Mystery Series<\/i>, and it delivers all the sweet and secret ingredients to make this read, both cozy and\u00a0mysterious.<\/p><p><em>~ Patricia<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_p9h2202 customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hrCc5o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/chilled-to-the-cone\/id1517410178?itsct=books_toolbox&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_chilled_to_the_cone&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/chilled-to-the-cone-ellie-alexander\/1136846345?ean=9781250214393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/chilled-to-the-cone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Ellie_Alexander_Chilled_to_the_Cone?id=MaHpDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The deep freeze has thawed in Ashland, Oregon and Torte is gearing up for a busy spring. 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When a surprise opportunity to launch a pop-up ice cream shop comes her way, Jules jumps at the chance to showcase Torte\u2019s signature iced drinks and cold custards. But selling the desserts of her dreams comes at a price. . .and, before she knows it, Jules\u2019s life swirls into a nightmare. <\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the town\u2019s most colorful characters, a street performer known for wearing capes and a cone-shaped hat, turns up dead just as Torte 2.0 is set to open its doors. Can Jules get the scoop on what happened to \u201cThe Wizard\u201d of Ashland before her new business venture reaches a chilling conclusion?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec 29, 2020<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>A Bakeshop Mystery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>12<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Macmillan<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Martin's Press<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $8.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Love has a way of comforting us through our most difficult moments. The love of family and friends can call us from the highest seas, to the rich-fruitful lands of the earth. Love abounds in <strong>Chilled to the Cone<\/strong>, but when love is unsecured and a loved member of the community is murdered, loved ones will have to prove that they can make all the difference.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although, this is a cozy murder-mystery, I felt the murder-mystery was secondary in this story. If you\u2019re looking for a strong murder-mystery, full of twists and suspenseful rearing moments, this is not it. This is a book dealing with serious social issues; mental health, teenage delinquency and love conquering relationships. Still, this is a read to savor with a light mystery- murder and even though it fell a bit short for me in the murder-mystery department, this book was particularly refreshing and one I won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book was surprisingly romantic. As I read along, I felt the emphasis the author put into the structure of the relationships built by the many characters in this book. I felt the longing of love between the main character <strong>Juliet<\/strong> and her estranged husband, <strong>Carlos<\/strong>. I felt the desire they felt to make their delicate and precarious relationship work, their promise and dedication for more sunsets on land. I loved the evolution of the relationship between these two characters and their commitment to each other.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Owner of the bakeshop, <i>Torte<\/i>, and the its upcoming second location, comes with many perks, including a wonderful and artistic staff. I found the supportive characters of this book to be the kind of people I would love to work with. Loyal and kind, they see Juliet as a mentor and someone they can trust and respect. Friends and family make up the rest of the lovely cast and are a fantastic addition to the story. Very well written and realistic dialogue makes this book an easy and comfortable read. You won\u2019t even notice the time go by.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Chilled to the Cone<\/strong> brings the beautiful setting of the mountains, located north of California. An artists\u2019 town, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where you can find delicate pastries, rich-delicious food and amazing coffee. It is the 12th mystery in <i>A Bakeshop Mystery Series<\/i>, and it delivers all the sweet and secret ingredients to make this read, both cozy and\u00a0mysterious.<\/p><p><em>~ Patricia<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hrCc5o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/chilled-to-the-cone\/id1517410178?itsct=books_toolbox&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_chilled_to_the_cone&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/chilled-to-the-cone-ellie-alexander\/1136846345?ean=9781250214393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/chilled-to-the-cone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Ellie_Alexander_Chilled_to_the_Cone?id=MaHpDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}