Book #Review and Blog Tour: Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack - Plus an iPad2 Contest
Wednesday, October 05, 2011 Posted by Dina
Sadie Hoffmiller is looking forward to spending her favorite baking season of the year making delicious New England recipes in Boston, Massachusetts, with her favorite leading man, Pete Cunningham, as they babysit his three young grandsons. But when the boys insist that Mrs. Wapple, the woman who lives across the street, is a witch, Sadie and Pete are anxious to distract the boys from such Halloween-induced ideas. However, it gets harder and harder to explain the strange things that keep happening, particularly after Sadie learns the eccentric Mrs. Wapple has been attacked in her home. As the unexplained occurrences escalate, Sadie finds herself embroiled in yet another mystery with life-or-death consequences. Can Sadie discover whoever or whatever is behind the mystery before anyone else gets hurt? Or will this be Sadie's last case?
My Thoughts
Pumpkin Roll
is the first novel by Josi S. Kilpack I've read. It's the sixth book in her Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery series. I would define it as a cozy mystery rather than a culinary one. Although there is some cooking involved, it is not really part of the mystery - more like a side dish. The story line was developing a bit slowly for me and I guessed who was behind it all about halfway through. Overall, I enjoyed Pumpkin Roll enough to be checking out Ms. Kilpack's other books.The Contest
In conjunction with the release of Pumpkin Roll the author, Josi S. Kilpack, and the publisher, Shadow Mountain, are sponsoring a contest for a new iPad2. In addition, there will be two secondary prizes of $30 Amazon.com gift certificates and copies of other Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mysteries.
To enter, leave a comment below before November 1, 2011. The winner will be announced and notified on November 3, 2011.
For additional ways to enter, go to www.josiskilpack.com.
Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy with no obligation for a positive review. No compensation - monetary or in kind - has been obtained for this post. Photo and book info courtesy of the publisher.
October 5, 2011 11:39 AM
I've enjoyed reading her other books in the series (although I'm only on #4 right now), and I will definitely be checking this out. I have really liked the recipes I've made from the books too.
October 5, 2011 12:44 PM
Sounds like a great read!
chey127 at hotmail dot com
October 5, 2011 1:31 PM
Really fun series.
October 5, 2011 2:30 PM
This will be one more amazing book by Josi! Thanks for hosting today:)
bchild5 at aol dot com
October 5, 2011 2:47 PM
I'll definitely have to check out Josi's Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery series.
janie1215 AT excite DOT com
October 5, 2011 3:16 PM
Looking forward to reading it.
October 5, 2011 3:45 PM
As soon as I'm done with my current book, Pumpkin Roll is next on the list. Have loved all the others in the series.
October 5, 2011 7:21 PM
A very fun series with the most delicious sounding recipes. The "bad guy" was a surprise to me (although once it came out it made sense).
Great contest.
October 5, 2011 8:24 PM
Sounds like a fun cozy. I haven't read any of Josi's books before, but will check them out.
October 5, 2011 8:38 PM
I've never read any of her books but this sounds like it will be a great book to read.
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October 5, 2011 8:42 PM
Thanks for giving your readers such a great opportunity! Very cool!
October 5, 2011 9:42 PM
I love reading your reviews! Thanks for this great giveaway!
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October 6, 2011 6:57 AM
This sounds like a great book, and the cover art is very appetizing! Thanks for the giveaway! gandcdurst at hotmail dot com
October 6, 2011 7:21 AM
I love this series and just finished reading Pumpkin Roll. I am super excited about this contest!
October 6, 2011 8:10 AM
I love mysteries. Thanks.
October 6, 2011 8:49 AM
Enjoyed your review. I was surprised by the who was behind it. I had figured a different scenario. lol.
October 6, 2011 9:09 AM
Can;t wait for the next book. Great giveaway and super recipes.
Thanks
October 6, 2011 10:14 AM
I really like Josi's series of books and I am excited about this contest!!
October 6, 2011 10:55 AM
I am a reader. I would enjoy being introduced to a good author. I am currently trying to g=read the 500 best stories / novels of the world.....ha-ha. I bite off a lot. It has introduced me to very different subjects that I normally would not read Expanding my views. Thank you for hosting.
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October 6, 2011 1:54 PM
This looks great. Thanks for the giveaway!
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October 6, 2011 2:01 PM
I am an avid reader and have no idea how I didn't come across this series before!! Josi sounds like a great author.
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October 6, 2011 2:47 PM
reading right now and i love it so far!!!
October 6, 2011 3:28 PM
Mysteries are my fave! Thanks for the chance!
lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com
October 6, 2011 9:13 PM
Love Josi's books! Can't wait to read Pumpkin Roll! Would love an Ipad!!!
October 7, 2011 1:38 AM
love all of her books, and cant wait for the next one to come out!
October 7, 2011 10:34 AM
Sounds fun! Great contest. Thank you, Donatella.
October 7, 2011 11:20 PM
It seems like a great book! I will have to look into it further! erinnsluka@gmail.com
October 8, 2011 1:45 AM
Awesome post! I seriously love Josi's books! :) It would be awesome to win the ipdad for my husband! :) Thanks for being a participating blog
October 8, 2011 4:19 PM
Great giveaway, thank you for the opportunity to win!
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October 8, 2011 6:36 PM
I haven't read this series yet; looking forward to it!
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October 8, 2011 6:58 PM
I have not read any books in this series, but I love a cozy mystery. Thanks for sharing the review and giveaway.
kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com
October 8, 2011 7:12 PM
This sounds like a great read! Thanks for the giveaway -
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October 8, 2011 8:56 PM
Nice giveaway! Thanks to you, Josi S. Kilpack and Shadow Mountain for it!
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October 8, 2011 10:37 PM
I love a good mystery!
October 8, 2011 11:29 PM
Sounds like an awesome read
jkclark89 AT gmail dot com
October 9, 2011 9:58 AM
I love culinary mysteries. Will be looking for her series. Thank you.
Primabee at hotmail dot com
October 9, 2011 4:04 PM
sounds great! :)
holliister at gmail dot com
October 9, 2011 4:41 PM
Looking forward to reading this series, thanks!
October 10, 2011 8:53 AM
Great review and would love to read this book. And what a cool giveaway.eileen3600atlive dot com
October 10, 2011 2:57 PM
Who wouldn't want an iPad? I'd love one.
October 10, 2011 3:58 PM
This is an awesome series with some really fun recipes!
October 10, 2011 4:29 PM
I saw this book also on Squirrel Queen's blog. Just stopping by and checking you blog out. :)The giveaway of an ipad2 is terrific!
Have a great week!
October 10, 2011 11:12 PM
thanks for a chance to win an ipad
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October 11, 2011 12:23 PM
awesome giveaway! and I love mystery series, will def have to check this series out, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
October 12, 2011 9:28 PM
Sweet! Dessert and Technology, my favorite!
October 13, 2011 8:31 AM
Thanks for introducing me to this author and her series.
A mystery named Pumpkin Roll is so right for the fall season.
October 13, 2011 9:55 PM
This series sounds really good and delicious ;)
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
October 13, 2011 11:36 PM
Looks like a great mystery series
October 14, 2011 11:08 AM
Thanks for the great R&G!
October 15, 2011 7:18 PM
I'll be adding "Pumpkin Roll" to my wishlist on Amazon if I am not chosen for this one!
Thank you for your reviews
October 15, 2011 7:27 PM
I really look forward to checking her books out~! Thank you so much.
sassysasha817 at gmail dot com
October 15, 2011 7:31 PM
All her books sound really good. I will have to check these out. thanks for the post.
psbarton99 at sbcglobal dot net
October 15, 2011 8:21 PM
I have loved this series and when I missed the blog tour I was so bummed. Sadie is such a wonderful character. I am so excited to finally read this one.
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October 15, 2011 9:54 PM
I will definitely have to check it out!
October 15, 2011 10:37 PM
love her books and cannot wait to get this one:0
@hbgarden
October 16, 2011 1:13 AM
Josi is a good author and I can't wait to read this series.
October 16, 2011 3:11 AM
Nice review and good for you for figuring out the ending so soon. I never do.
October 16, 2011 8:59 PM
My 19 month old son loves books. Sounds like we should include this one too.
October 17, 2011 11:48 AM
I'm excited to start reading these!
October 17, 2011 6:28 PM
I am really looking forward to reading this book! looks great!
October 17, 2011 7:14 PM
I am so excited, thanks for the giveaway!
hisherand4 AT aol DOT com
October 18, 2011 3:15 PM
Wow I love mysteries and this sounds fantastic!
my4boysand1@gmail.com
October 18, 2011 5:26 PM
Sounds like a fun and interesting mystery.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
bookloon at gmail dot com
October 18, 2011 6:25 PM
Sounds like a great giveaway.
Thanks!
mendyd15 at yahoo dot com
October 18, 2011 7:45 PM
Haven't heard of this series yet. New books for me to sink my teeth into. Yeah!
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October 18, 2011 8:15 PM
This is an amazing giveaway...the blend of literature and technology is just what I need! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Lauren S
October 18, 2011 8:49 PM
Oh, my gosh! I already read the first book and I was completely hooked! Can't wait to read Pumpkin Roll...I hope I get it for Christmas!
October 20, 2011 5:55 PM
Love books and would love an IPad 2!
October 21, 2011 12:29 PM
Cozy mysteries haven't really been my thing before, but the delicious covers are tempting me...
October 21, 2011 10:30 PM
Love the blurb, this sounds kind of good. Don't read a lot of mysteries, but sounds like it might be a good story for Halloween.
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October 21, 2011 10:31 PM
Thank you for the chance to win. I am a cozy mystery fan and am going to check this book out.
October 21, 2011 10:53 PM
This sounds like a good book for Halloween. My daughter loves Cozy mysteries, I may have to give this one a try.
wfnren(at)aol(dot)com
wrensthoughts.blogspot.com
Sorry if this is a second post for me, but my other one never showed up.
October 22, 2011 3:03 PM
I love this series! Great food-lit.
October 22, 2011 9:13 PM
Sounds great! good contest!
October 23, 2011 1:36 AM
I'm always looking for a good read - thanks for the review.
October 23, 2011 1:53 AM
Sounds awesome! :) great contest by the way
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October 23, 2011 9:25 AM
Count me in! :)
ativoj15@yahoo.com
October 23, 2011 5:31 PM
Sweet contest!
October 23, 2011 5:58 PM
I would like to read this amazing book!!!!
odgaby1@hotmail.com
October 24, 2011 6:55 AM
I've never read these books, but from all of the comments, I'm thinking I should! Looking forward to it!~
October 24, 2011 3:15 PM
Sounds like a great book!
kittenishcutie {at} gmail {dot} com
October 25, 2011 11:02 AM
This book likes like a wonderful read! Will have to check it out!
October 25, 2011 11:36 AM
Thanks for such a great opportunity!
October 26, 2011 2:15 PM
I love this series and I'm looking forward to reading Pumpkin Roll. Thanks for the great stories.
October 26, 2011 2:54 PM
sounds like a good book and i love the title
sherricrawford70atyahoodotcom
October 26, 2011 5:00 PM
Thanks for this fun series, Josi. I hope to read them all. Love, LG
October 27, 2011 12:19 PM
I am really excited about this giveaway and this book series! I hope I win!
October 29, 2011 3:12 PM
Pumpkin Roll sounds like a great book! Can't wait to check it out!
October 29, 2011 6:37 PM
Thanks for hosting - fingers crossed
brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com
October 29, 2011 6:56 PM
looking forward to reading this book. thanks so much!
pkeintz@gmail.com
October 29, 2011 8:13 PM
sounds like a great book!
bdavisnc at gmail dot com
October 29, 2011 8:15 PM
Sounds awesome, thank you!
tanandjosh@telus.net
October 30, 2011 2:02 AM
Sounds like a fun book. And a great giveaway.
October 30, 2011 2:03 AM
Sounds like a fun book. And a great giveaway.
October 30, 2011 5:44 PM
I have never heard of this author but her book sounds good. I'm hoping that it includes recipes. I like fun, cozy mysteries. Thanks for the great giveaway. I love pumpkin roll too, the way. My mom's is the best. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
October 31, 2011 2:57 PM
Cannot wait to snuggle up on the couch with this one !!
October 31, 2011 5:58 PM
I love Sadie!!!
October 31, 2011 6:01 PM
Love Josi's series. Pumpkin Roll was great!!! Can't wait for the next one. :)
November 1, 2011 10:11 AM
Sounds Great!
November 1, 2011 11:36 AM
It sounds like a great book & author. Thanks! :)
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
November 1, 2011 12:22 PM
What a great giveaway. I've never read any books by this author, so I'm going to have to check her out. Thanks!
thoozie(at)gmail.com
November 1, 2011 5:07 PM
Great giveaway! thanks for the chance!
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