A Carrows Murder (The Carrows Family Chronicles, Book 10) by Annabelle Lewis | #BookReview #Standalone @iReadBooksTours @ALewisAuthor @AnnabelleLewisAuthor
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
A Note from Annabelle Lewis:
Welcome to the latest installment of The Carrows Family Chronicles. Don’t let the words Book 10 scare you! Dive into the adventure without the need for exhaustive backstory, as each page unfolds with its own excitement, color, and twists. While my characters’ pasts enrich their present journeys, rest assured that you can fully immerse yourself in this standalone tale. Prepare to be swept away by the twists, turns, fashion, humor and discoveries awaiting you within these pages.
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Book Details
A Carrows Murder by Annabelle Lewis
Series: The Carrows Family Chronicles #10
Published by PePe Press on June 2024
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, Crime, Humorous, Mystery, Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 286
Source: iRead Book ToursA Crafty Plan. A Healing Sojourn. A Deadly Twister.
Royal Dutton, close friend and stylist for Charles and Angelica Carrows, has a broken heart and he’s falling to bits. Disturbed by Royal’s escalating depression and dangerous choices, the London-based Carrows family decide to distract Royal with a vacation to an English castle on the dazzling eastern shores of Yorkshire, Britain.
Well-intentioned, they plan a murder mystery using the villagers near the castle as characters who will each play a role in convincing the unsuspecting Royal that there is a murder to be solved for a real-life person.
It should have been fun.
But there are unforeseen consequences. The small town of Boswell Crag and its eccentric villagers will never be the same. And someone . . . will not survive.
A fast-paced, twisty and funny, Stand-Alone read!
Content Rating: PG13 +M: My book has cursing. The f-bomb. Sexual flirting but closed-door action.
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Purchase Links for A Carrows Murder
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Lewis, Annabelle (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 261 Pages - 06/03/2024 (Publication Date) - PePe Press (Publisher)
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My thoughts on A Carrows Murder
A Carrows Murder is a riveting mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final twist.
In A Carrows Murder, Annabelle Lewis delivers a masterful blend of humor, suspense, and heartache. Royal Dutton, the trusted stylist and close confidant of Charles and Angelica Carrows, is spiraling into a dark place. His friends, the ever-concerned Carrows, concoct a crafty plan to lift his spirits—a vacation at a picturesque English castle on the stunning eastern shores of Yorkshire. But this isn’t just any getaway; they’ve arranged an elaborate murder mystery involving the quirky villagers of Boswell Crag.
What starts as a well-intentioned diversion quickly spirals out of control. The fabricated mystery turns chillingly real as unforeseen consequences unravel, leaving both Royal and the village of Boswell Crag changed forever. In a town filled with eccentric characters, the line between play-acting and reality blurs, leading to a deadly twist no one saw coming.
Lewis skillfully balances a fast-paced, twisty plot with moments of levity and deep emotional resonance. The Carrows’ attempt to heal their friend’s broken heart leads to an unpredictable and gripping tale that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last. With its rich characters and unexpected turns, A Carrows Murder stands as a delightful and thrilling addition to the series—a must-read for both fans and newcomers alike.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Annabelle Lewis
Annabelle Lewis—a pseudonym for the author—lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Regrettably? Perhaps. She still believes she’s a Texan even though the math no longer supports that. Nor her birthplace. Nor her residence. No offense, Minnesota. You’ve got your good points too, but only about six months of the year.
In her youth, Annabelle was a complete failure. Ask anyone who knew her. Any of her teachers and family would tell you this. High school graduation was a sad day for all when Annabelle walked proudly off the high school stage, her thoughts consumed with boys, beer, and after-parties, and later into the arms of her parents. Her father’s laughter and singular remark? “I didn’t think you’d make it. Get a job at the post office, they have a good retirement plan.”
A high bar and words to live by, but Annabelle wanted more. She needed to flunk out of college too. But damn, she sure did have a good time. Trivial arrest records not-withstanding, it was a growth period for our girl. And if you look closely, you’ll see a bit of what was to come when she majored in criminal justice. Her lifelong aspiration was to become a judge. Hmm.
For better or worse, Annabelle didn’t graduate from college but did find gainful employment and a fulfilling career. This path ended when she became a mom. Married to her wonderful George, who to this day can hardly remember an actual proposal, Annabelle finally became a mother. She didn’t have a clue how hard she would need to work to keep those self-imposed requirements of Downey-fresh, iron-pressed sheets, home-baked meals, and mom-of-the-year awards arriving. She composed a small self-affirmation song and made her children sing it to her for money. She was a very good mom.
After clearing the largest hurdles of motherhood and regrettably, begrudgingly, and not-without-tears, launching her children onto the world, she looked around and realized she had a lot to say. Picking up a laptop, she got to work.
Annabelle spends her days continuing to tackle the challenges of motherhood, for both her humans and canines. She also writes. And reads. And cleans. And cooks. And bakes. And cleans again. She also supports her husband, George, in an administrative capacity for their small business. She’s in charge of payroll and cuts George’s checks. This leads to no marital acrimony.
In the beginning, with the blank page staring at her and possibly in a hostile mood after being literally mauled by a dog and by the world in general, she had an idea. What if she could wield a force of good upon unsuspecting evil-doers? What if she had the resources to get the job done without dealing with committee and anyone else’s whiney-ass opinions?
It was gold. It took off. Annabelle sat down and began to write and couldn’t stop. To date, having written over a million words in the Carrows Family Chronicles and her second series on the Boston Clairvoyants, several items have become quite clear. Annabelle had a lot to say. Annabelle really enjoys writing. And although she hates all things technology, she begrudgingly pounds her head on her desk daily as obstacles are thrown in her path. Almost a hero.
Since entering her world of make-believe, she has rebelled against all intrusion of real-world responsibilities. Her house is a mess, but she tries. Her family is fed, but more often than not, on takeout. She vows to shower every day, but no, it’s a vow she’ll never keep. Her friends are neglected, but not in her heart.
Read her mordacious blog! Read her books! Follow her on social platforms! Sign up for her newsletter! These are all good things. What are you waiting for? Jump into bed with Annabelle. She’s having a swell time. You should join her.
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Guest Post from the author of A Carrows Murder
Can you give us some anecdotal information about the setting for your book and how you built your world for A Carrows Murder?
This was such a fun book to write! My idea was to take a murder mystery game and blow it up into something on a grander stage – an expensive job that the unstoppable Carrows family could pull off with style, setting a tone for sophistication and intrigue.
A Carrows Murder primarily takes place in the atmospheric setting of an English castle. Boom. The fun began for me right there. Let the research on castles begin! The town of Boswell Crag is fictitious too, but I based it on the real city of Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire and placed the castle on moors looking down upon the village.
I then put on my casting agent’s hat for eccentric players. I ended up with a huge corkboard with the name of each villager describing their real-life story under which went different colored Post-its for their fictitious storyline assigned to them for their role in the murder mystery. It was a lot to keep track of, but I love it when everything clicks into place.
Since the book takes place in England, I hired a beta reader who actually lived in Britain to read it. I was lucky I found her. Not only did she love the book, but she felt my research into the feel of an English village was pretty darn good.
She had a few suggestions though. Like the recipe I chose for sticky toffee pudding. And the fact that pumpkin pie wasn’t all that common. We went with apple. I had also mentioned in the book that Yorkshire was ‘near Scotland’ – and that didn’t work as it was equally close to Wales and Southern England. Geographical accuracy and culinary nuances aside, worldbuilding is a delightful part of writing a story. Research, feedback, and attention to detail enrich the storytelling experience, ensuring readers are transported into a meticulously crafted fictional universe. Enjoy!
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Official Tour Page for A Carrows Murder
Full Tour Schedule:
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Book Title: A Carrows Murder (The Carrows Family Chronicles, Book 10) by Annabelle Lewis
Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 286 pages
Genre: Mystery/Crime/Romance/Humor
Publisher: PePe Press
Release Date: June 2024
Tour dates: Aug 5 to Aug 23
Content Rating: PG13 +M: My book has cursing. The f-bomb. Sexual flirting but closed-door action.
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I am always leery about jumping into a series, especially at #10, even with the author’s assurances. Have you read the previous books, Gina, or was this your first? I enjoyed the guest post.
This was the first I’ve read in the series and it worked well as a standalone. I’m sure there are bits that would flow better if you were to read them in order, but nothing that took away from this story.
That’s good to hear, thanks, Gina.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Gina! It’s so fun to write these Carrows books. With the unlimited resources of wealth and the willingness to break a few rules (and laws 😊) my good-deed-doing family of billionaires also has a lot of fun in these dramadies and gets the job done. Sometimes, though, things go awry. But that can be wildly interesting too! I truly appreciate you taking the time to spread the word. ❤