{"id":29794,"date":"2023-01-17T08:25:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T12:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=29794"},"modified":"2023-01-17T08:25:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T12:25:31","slug":"review-fatal-fascinator-by-jenn-mckinlay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/17\/review-fatal-fascinator-by-jenn-mckinlay\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Fatal Fascinator by Jenn McKinlay"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-29794\" data-postid=\"29794\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-29794 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_g6r0762 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_rnpy762 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_xciw763 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\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay.jpg?resize=306%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-29795\" title=\"fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay\" alt=\"fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay.jpg?w=306&amp;ssl=1 306w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay.jpg?resize=184%2C300&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay.jpg?resize=400%2C653&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/>\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_1v1b763 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It\u2019s wedding season and Viv\u2019s longtime frenemy Piper May is getting married. She convinces Viv and Scarlett to take on the job of designing the headpieces for her \u201cwedding of the year.\u201d The well-to-do bride and her entourage are delighted to have Viv and Scarlett as their famous hat designer guests, but the hat-making pair are really just looking forward to a getaway at a castle in Sussex. It is to be a weekend full of events, culminating in the big ceremony. \u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Unfortunately, on the first night of the festivities, the groom is found murdered, and the joyous holiday becomes the stuff of nightmares as no one is allowed to leave the castle until the investigation is complete. Although Scarlett assures Harrison Wentworth, her fianc\u00e9, that she and Viv will stay out of harm\u2019s way,\u00a0circumstances force them to step in when a secret affair between the deceased groom and a bridesmaid comes to light, and the murderer takes another life. Scarlett and Viv vow to unveil the killer\u2019s identity before the wedding adds another to its death toll.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_w2be763 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k47q763  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>Release Date:<\/strong> Jan 3, 2023<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>A Hat Shop Mystery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>7<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $8.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Renowned London hatmaker <strong>Vivian Tremont<\/strong> is hired by her frenemy, Piper May, to design the headpieces for her bridesmaids. Viv\u2019s cousin and business partner, <strong>Scarlett Parker<\/strong>, convinces Viv to take the job so they both can spend a weekend away at this society wedding being held at a castle in Sussex. Piper is difficult, and her groom is a bully, but Scarlett is determined to enjoy the whole castle experience. In spite of tensions among the wedding party, Scarlett thinks it could be a nice weekend since her friend Andre is the wedding photographer and will be there with her and Viv. However, any hopes of fun are dashed even before the ceremony takes place when Scarlett discovers the groom\u2019s dead body on the floor of the library. When Viv and Andre become suspects because of their history with the groom, Scarlett decides to do her own investigating to find the real killer.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fatal Fascinator <\/strong>is the seventh book in the <em>Hat Shop Mystery<\/em> series. It\u2019s been a while since I have read this series, but I was able to easily catch up after the first chapter. Enough background information is given about the characters that new readers will have no trouble enjoying the book. Many of the things I originally liked about this series, such as the frequent moments of humor, are present in this book. I also like the premise of the two cousins running their grandmother\u2019s hat shop. I really like the outgoing Scarlett and her loving fianc\u00e9 Harrison, who luckily plays an important role in the story. I missed the character of Fiona (\u201cFee\u201d), who is so much fun, but she was left behind to watch the shop and Scarlett\u2019s dog. Although I find Scarlett to be down-to-earth and relatable, I\u2019ve never warmed to the more aloof Viv. She is amazing when designing hats and putting bullies in their place, but at other times her superior attitude can be annoying.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The castle is a great setting for a mystery, with numerous rooms, secret tunnels, and the rumor of a ghost from a thousand years ago cursing present-day couples. I like the fast pace of the book and think this is a fun read. It is a little light in the actual investigation, but the showdown with the killer is still tense, but entertaining. The book is a nice, light read for fans of <strong><em>Jenn McKinlay<\/em><\/strong> or anyone who appreciates cozy mysteries with plenty of humor.<\/p><p><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g7q4763 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\/3XfHqFG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3Xobzmk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay\/1141319170?ean=9780593546789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/fatal-fascinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Jenn_McKinlay_Fatal_Fascinator?id=MpVnEAAAQBAJ\" 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>It\u2019s wedding season and Viv\u2019s longtime frenemy Piper May is getting married. 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She convinces Viv and Scarlett to take on the job of designing the headpieces for her \u201cwedding of the year.\u201d The well-to-do bride and her entourage are delighted to have Viv and Scarlett as their famous hat designer guests, but the hat-making pair are really just looking forward to a getaway at a castle in Sussex. It is to be a weekend full of events, culminating in the big ceremony. \u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Unfortunately, on the first night of the festivities, the groom is found murdered, and the joyous holiday becomes the stuff of nightmares as no one is allowed to leave the castle until the investigation is complete. Although Scarlett assures Harrison Wentworth, her fianc\u00e9, that she and Viv will stay out of harm\u2019s way,\u00a0circumstances force them to step in when a secret affair between the deceased groom and a bridesmaid comes to light, and the murderer takes another life. Scarlett and Viv vow to unveil the killer\u2019s identity before the wedding adds another to its death toll.<\/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>Release Date:<\/strong> Jan 3, 2023<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>A Hat Shop Mystery<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>7<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $8.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Renowned London hatmaker <strong>Vivian Tremont<\/strong> is hired by her frenemy, Piper May, to design the headpieces for her bridesmaids. Viv\u2019s cousin and business partner, <strong>Scarlett Parker<\/strong>, convinces Viv to take the job so they both can spend a weekend away at this society wedding being held at a castle in Sussex. Piper is difficult, and her groom is a bully, but Scarlett is determined to enjoy the whole castle experience. In spite of tensions among the wedding party, Scarlett thinks it could be a nice weekend since her friend Andre is the wedding photographer and will be there with her and Viv. However, any hopes of fun are dashed even before the ceremony takes place when Scarlett discovers the groom\u2019s dead body on the floor of the library. When Viv and Andre become suspects because of their history with the groom, Scarlett decides to do her own investigating to find the real killer.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fatal Fascinator <\/strong>is the seventh book in the <em>Hat Shop Mystery<\/em> series. It\u2019s been a while since I have read this series, but I was able to easily catch up after the first chapter. Enough background information is given about the characters that new readers will have no trouble enjoying the book. Many of the things I originally liked about this series, such as the frequent moments of humor, are present in this book. I also like the premise of the two cousins running their grandmother\u2019s hat shop. I really like the outgoing Scarlett and her loving fianc\u00e9 Harrison, who luckily plays an important role in the story. I missed the character of Fiona (\u201cFee\u201d), who is so much fun, but she was left behind to watch the shop and Scarlett\u2019s dog. Although I find Scarlett to be down-to-earth and relatable, I\u2019ve never warmed to the more aloof Viv. She is amazing when designing hats and putting bullies in their place, but at other times her superior attitude can be annoying.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The castle is a great setting for a mystery, with numerous rooms, secret tunnels, and the rumor of a ghost from a thousand years ago cursing present-day couples. I like the fast pace of the book and think this is a fun read. It is a little light in the actual investigation, but the showdown with the killer is still tense, but entertaining. The book is a nice, light read for fans of <strong><em>Jenn McKinlay<\/em><\/strong> or anyone who appreciates cozy mysteries with plenty of humor.<\/p><p><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XfHqFG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3Xobzmk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/fatal-fascinator-jenn-mckinlay\/1141319170?ean=9780593546789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/fatal-fascinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Jenn_McKinlay_Fatal_Fascinator?id=MpVnEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29794","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=29794"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29808,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29794\/revisions\/29808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}