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Fiction. Mystery. Aurora' s been around long enough to know that when a day starts out with your handyman going crazy in your front yard, it probably won' t get any better. Sure enough, her husband Martin' s niece Regina shows up with a baby whom no one knew she was expecting. Then she disappears, leaving behind the child� and a murdered husband. To find her, Roe and Martin retrace her steps from sunny Georgia back to snowy Ohio, where they will uncover dark family secrets� at their own peril.
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LibraryThing member CheriePie69
This is the sixth installment in Charlaine Harris's now defunct Aurora Teagarden mystery series, which go up to book number 8. In A Fool and His Honey, we meet a few new members of Roe's husband Martin's family, including Martin's niece Regina who has shown up on their doorstep with a new baby in
Unfortunately, when Regina's new husband Craig turns up dead on the doorsteps leading to the garage apartment, and Regina suddenly goes missing, leaving baby Hayden behind, Roe and Martin need to head up to Regina's hometown in rural Ohio to find answers, and return the baby to... someone... anyone!
For some reason, this particular installment in the Aurora Teagarden mysteries seemed a bit more shallow than the previous ones, though it's hard to put my finger on exactly what was missing. By the end, I was left feeling a little bit empty, and I wonder if maybe that was done on purpose. You've got Roe's whole back story about how she can't conceive children, the fact that Martin was previously married and has an older son who doesn't really acknowledge Roe as his father's new wife and didn't even bother to attend their wedding, and then an even more jaw dropping surprise at the very end.
Overall, a quick and interesting read and definitely a pivotal point in the series. I believe many of the events that happened herein will be fairly significant for the last two books of the series.
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tow, not even a month old yet.Unfortunately, when Regina's new husband Craig turns up dead on the doorsteps leading to the garage apartment, and Regina suddenly goes missing, leaving baby Hayden behind, Roe and Martin need to head up to Regina's hometown in rural Ohio to find answers, and return the baby to... someone... anyone!
For some reason, this particular installment in the Aurora Teagarden mysteries seemed a bit more shallow than the previous ones, though it's hard to put my finger on exactly what was missing. By the end, I was left feeling a little bit empty, and I wonder if maybe that was done on purpose. You've got Roe's whole back story about how she can't conceive children, the fact that Martin was previously married and has an older son who doesn't really acknowledge Roe as his father's new wife and didn't even bother to attend their wedding, and then an even more jaw dropping surprise at the very end.
Overall, a quick and interesting read and definitely a pivotal point in the series. I believe many of the events that happened herein will be fairly significant for the last two books of the series.
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LibraryThing member BeckyJG
Aurora Teagarden wants a baby, but has recently learned that she can't have one. She and husband Martin haven't really discussed any alternatives, but being surrounded by friends with new babies and friends who are pregnant isn't helping her ambivalence.
So how ironic is it that Martin's somewhat
Martin, strong and silent as usual, and with a potential health issue that he has mentioned but not elaborated upon, insists that they set out for his hometown in Ohio to try to solve this mystery. Roe's character is tested--and sometimes found lacking--by the trials she's forced to undergo in A Fool and His Honey, but in the end, as always, she's strong and brave and loyal.
So how ironic is it that Martin's somewhat
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ne'er-do-well niece Regina should show up unannounced on their doorstep with a baby nobody knew she had? And how exponentially is that irony increased when Regina goes missing the next day, leaving the baby behind? And how much harder is it to selflessly take care of a baby when he's not yours, his mother has disappeared, and his father has been murdered with an axe to the head in your driveway?Martin, strong and silent as usual, and with a potential health issue that he has mentioned but not elaborated upon, insists that they set out for his hometown in Ohio to try to solve this mystery. Roe's character is tested--and sometimes found lacking--by the trials she's forced to undergo in A Fool and His Honey, but in the end, as always, she's strong and brave and loyal.
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LibraryThing member onyx95
Having a strange day already, Aurora (Roe) Teagarden was not shocked by the appearance of her husband’s (Martin Bartell) niece Regina Graham. The surprise was Regina showing up with a baby nobody knew about. Returning home later that evening, Martin and Roe find Regina gone, her husband (Craig)
Book 6 ….. Don’t really understand how the title of the book ties in with the book (they usually do). It is a basic, straight forward - who, what and why mystery. You get the information early on to the what and even to the why, the who comes later but is also fairly easy to spot. That is not to say the whole thing is predictable (although thinking back on it, I should have seen it all coming). Loved the reference to other mystery novel heroes (especially the shot at Stephanie Plum of Janet Evanovich’s number series). Have to admit, I did not like the ending (trying to avoid spoilers here), I am just hoping that Charlaine Harris has a good reason for such a difficult ending. I will just have to get a hold of a copy of the next Teagarden Mystery (Last Scene Alive) to find out.
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dead on the steps, her baby (Hayden) under the bed, and their friend (Rory Brown) half passed out on their couch. With so many questions and Rory not giving any answers, Martin and Roe head to Ohio to try to put some of the pieces together.Book 6 ….. Don’t really understand how the title of the book ties in with the book (they usually do). It is a basic, straight forward - who, what and why mystery. You get the information early on to the what and even to the why, the who comes later but is also fairly easy to spot. That is not to say the whole thing is predictable (although thinking back on it, I should have seen it all coming). Loved the reference to other mystery novel heroes (especially the shot at Stephanie Plum of Janet Evanovich’s number series). Have to admit, I did not like the ending (trying to avoid spoilers here), I am just hoping that Charlaine Harris has a good reason for such a difficult ending. I will just have to get a hold of a copy of the next Teagarden Mystery (Last Scene Alive) to find out.
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LibraryThing member jimmaclachlan
Another good mystery, better than the previous book. Surprisingly, after 4 books, she suddenly got over her sudden wrap up, which I found annoying. Instead, she's added a bit more complexity with a second mystery along the way & then stretched out the finale. Still tied up as neatly, but not all in
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Aurora Teagarden has a visit from her husband's niece, Regina, who has a baby with her. When Regina's husband turns up dead in Aurora's backgarden and Regina goes missing Aurora becomes involved in the mystery.
Interesting and complicated and I enjoyed the read.
Interesting and complicated and I enjoyed the read.
LibraryThing member ccrown
I have to say I like this one of the Aurora Teagardens better than most; maybe it was the introspection or how angry she was about having a kicking, screaming, pooping baby dumped on her doorstep that the semi-saintly Martin was oblivious to. Maybe it was that Martin actually unbent enough to
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notice that she needed help with said baby. Maybe it was the wacky Regina and Rory...whatever it was, I really liked this one. Show Less
LibraryThing member pacey1927
I thought this was one of the best thought out of the Aurora Teagarden mysteries. Aurora and her husband Martin find themselves with a baby, a dead body, and a missing niece. Although the niece had claimed the baby her and her husband's Aurora has her doubts. You can't tell much more of a synopsis
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with spoiling a mystery plot as each scene tends to unravel some more information. The book is now 11 years old and Harris's fans are still reeling from the ending of this one. *SPOILER* (Although others have spoiled the same thing throughout the majority of the reviews on Amazon) The death at the end of this book shocked many readers. Yes, it was surprising. I always had thought Martin wasn't quite right for Roe. I think she has something better coming to her. Martin was ok, but he kept too many secrets and he acted more bothered by Roe than anything else. Overall, this mystery was engaging and parts of the resolution I expected and yet other events were completely unexpected. There is a lot of depth to Roe's character here. We truly get to see her come off in a less than nice light...it was realistic however in that she was annoyed with having to care for a baby one minute, and then almost in love with it the next. Her friend nailed it to when she complained that Roe was a tad spoiled or selfish. There are only two books left for this series and I look forward to reading them. I hope Roe gets a HEA...this just sure wasn't it. Show Less
LibraryThing member Krumbs
I don't think I liked this book. The people are all unlikeable, most particularly the main character. She really is just selfish and whines a lot. I appreciated one of the characters actually saying this to her face, but it doesn't seem to have helped as the author kept her very unpleasant. Also,
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how incredibly stupid to not go to the police with everything. You find someone you don't know in your house after someone is killed on your property? Call the police! You figure out the baby you aren't particularly enjoying caring for may have been taken? Call the police! Just, stupid decision after stupid decision. Plus, nobody really knows anybody else in this book--how can they be that emotionally invested? And the end just seemed a convenient way for the author to get out of a corner she had boxed herself into. Show Less
LibraryThing member reannon
Sixth in the Aurora Tegarden series. Roe's husband's niece arrives unexpectedly for a visit, has a baby Roe and Martin didn't know she was expecting, and offers very little in the way of explanation. Regina and the baby move into the garage apartment. That night Roe finds the body of a young man on
Fairly good book, but I really disliked the ending.
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the steps going to the apartment, the baby under the bed, and Regina nowhere to be found. Shortly Roe, Martin, the baby, and Rory, a friend of the dead youth who has shown up out of nowhere, head to Martin's old home town to try and trace Regina.Fairly good book, but I really disliked the ending.
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LibraryThing member TnTexas
On the whole, I enjoyed the book and thought it was pretty well written - with the exception of one event. That event sort of ruined the whole book for me. Out of all of the Aurora Teagarden books, this one was my least favorite.
LibraryThing member rolyat
an enjoyable quick read
LibraryThing member bcrowl399
I enjoyed this book but I was bummed at the end. I won't say why because it might spoil it for those who haven't read the book. The format was similar to previous books about Aurora Teagarden. I like her book character almost better than the Hallmark TV character. A little more flawed but still
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LibraryThing member pennma05
Wow! I have to say I think that was the best one yet of this series! There were some great twists that really amped this story up. I do have to say that the little storyline with drugs being snuck into people's things in Lawrenceton was unnecessary to the story though.
LibraryThing member TanyaRead
Did not like it.
LibraryThing member stephanie_M
this is the second time I've read this novel, but I didn't remember it until I was a ways through it.. the first time was a few years ago. (I've read a few books since then. lol)
I now understand all the backstory in this novel, all the reasons the characters do the things they do, and the reasons
I have to say, I hate that the husband has do die, in order to further this novel. It's weird, and now the Roe character is all severely depressed. It's difficult to solve murders like that. But I think I will keep reading on... I guess. even though it is a little painful.
I now understand all the backstory in this novel, all the reasons the characters do the things they do, and the reasons
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Roe was always so mad at her husband Martin. It's too bad he had to die, at the end of the novel. It hit me only slightly less hard, this time.I have to say, I hate that the husband has do die, in order to further this novel. It's weird, and now the Roe character is all severely depressed. It's difficult to solve murders like that. But I think I will keep reading on... I guess. even though it is a little painful.
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LibraryThing member TheYodamom
Happily married, Martin and Aurora find them selves stuck with a nieces baby. They have to find out who's baby it is, why it was left and how do they care for it. The answers are back at Martin's farm house where things go from bad to worse, a dead father, a missing mother, and a terrible
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LibraryThing member DebbieMcCauley
Part-time Librarian Aurora Teagarden is perplexed when her husband's niece, Regina, shows up unannounced on their doorstep with a baby. When Regina's husband is murdered her own backyard and Regina disappears Aurora is literally left holding the baby whilst trying to solve all the twists and turns
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of this mystery. A nice read. Show Less
LibraryThing member DianeVallere
This one made me laugh out loud and cry. Both while wedged between people on an airplane! Fave thing about this series is how the author allows major life changes from book to book. Following Aurora's life is a journey.
Original publication date
1999
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Aurora Teagarden, 6
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