SWEET REVENGE
In Sweet Revenge, when chocolate turns lethal, ghosts—and secrets—refuse to stay buried.
A week of chocolate tastings. A charming Oregon town. And absolutely no plans to solve another murder.
William Mills and real estate dynamo Carol Lindsey arrive at the Ashland Chocolate Festival hoping for indulgence, relaxation, and perhaps a little romance. Between wine pairings, theatrical events, and far too much chocolate, this is supposed to be a peaceful getaway.
But when a famously competitive chocolatier falls ill—and is later found dead in a most unfortunate chocolate-related accident—the festival takes a troubling turn.
With Detective Dana Argent already on edge, William’s unusual ability to sense the restless spirits of Ashland once again proves impossible to ignore. The Blue Lady of Lithia Park stirs, an antique chocolate mold vanishes, and long-simmering rivalries bubble to the surface. Assisted by a mischievous ghost cat and Carol’s sharp instincts, William soon realizes that someone at the festival was hiding a dangerous secret.
As clues emerge through whispered hints from the past, cozy kitchens, and Shakespearean misadventures, William and Carol must uncover the truth before the festival—and Ashland itself—are left with a bitter aftertaste.
Sweet Revenge is a charming paranormal cozy mystery filled with small-town charm, gentle romance, theatrical flair, and just a dash of ghostly mischief—perfect for readers who like their mysteries clever, comforting, and lightly supernatural.
REVIEWS FOR SWEET REVENGE
FIVE STAR REVIEWS
*****
“‘If her name is ever spoken again, leave everything behind.’
William Mills, owner of the Beckworth Mansion, and his companion, Carol Lindsey, are at it again in a historical mystery, generations in the making. Carol has gotten them to the local Shakespeare and Chocolate Festival, and Willian, a kind of culinary historian, participates in a kind of contest where smatterings of Shakespeare add to the fun.
But one of the local chocolatiers collapses and is taken away to the hospital. However, she is found dead in a vat of chocolate the next morning.
What else can go wrong in the little town of Ashland? Hold onto your book as old- very old secrets are unearthed with the help of ghosts and hidden papers.
This is my first Glenn J Hill book, and I’m pleased that it picked me up and kept my interest as thoroughly as it did. I was swept up in the intriguing soap opera-type storyline and was actually sad to see it conclude, so I got another advance copy in the series to read. Highly Recommended 5/5”
*****
“This is a fantastic book. Loved the ways that Dante, a cat ghost, helps to solve what the clues left really mean in solving crimes.”
*****
“William Mills has a wonderful condo on the 3rd floor of an old Victorian, which his realtor friend Carol found for him. He acquired a ghost cat named Dante. Carol books them for a Chocolate Festival which has many twists and turns, including a dead body in a large vat of cooking chocolate – riveted to the pages of the book.”
*****
“This was like an archeological dig where secrets and pieces of secrets are slowly unearthed piece by piece. The rich wanted to cover up details and people that didn’t match the ideal upstanding entitled wealth these people wanted to portray to the public. This book helped reinforce details from the previous book, and made clear some fuzzy details. The real story didn’t portray the accepted story. Cracks started to appear in the accepted story until the truth broke free. Unbelievable, shocking and gobsmacking truths within!!!! Check it out. I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review. The final book is a showstopper!!!”
*****
“This was a superb read. It was much more than just a murder mystery.
There were buried secrets from the past, ghosts, Shakespeare plays and quotes, wonderful food, complete with recipes at the back of the book, and, of course, chocolate, as the happenings started at the Chocolate Festival dinner.
All in all, this was a sumptuous treat for the senses.”
*****
“William, Carol, Detective Argent, and the Ghosts of Beckworth Mansion [Ophelia Beckworth, aka The Blue Lady, and Dante, the spectral cat] are back for the third installment of Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mysteries.
Carol convinces a reluctant William to attend the week-long Ashland Chocolate Festival with her, promising relaxation, lots of chocolate, and wine to go with it. But as always, their plans go awry when one of the chocolatiers is found deceased. Was it a tragic, unfortunate accident, or something more sinister? With the help of the ghosts, William and Carol are determined to help the Detective find the answers. In the process, they’ll uncover twists and long-hidden secrets about what might have happened to Olivia Beckworth so long ago.”
*****
“Sweet Revenge is Book 3 in A Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mystery by Glen J Hill. I found book 3 took an interesting twist. The murder at the Chocolate Festival led to unexpected twists. Ghost Ophelia Beckworth wants her story to be explored, and the author masterfully mixes murder and surprises in A story that kept me reading long into the night. I can’t reveal the ending, but it was so satisfying. Sweet Revenge is not to be missed.”
*****
“This is a big and complex mystery with something for everyone.
Set in Oregon, one of my favorite places, with gluten-free recipes and chocolate wonders wrapped around a Shakespearean town, what could be missing? Well, of course, there is a ghost-cat and a dramatic, wispy female apparition haunting the pages as ‘man of the world ‘, William, and friend Carol come to town for a fun getaway. So, if paranormal is your style, you’ll find a bit, but not too much, of this here as well.
They do not expect intrigue about a missing historic chocolate mold, nor to be caught up in the chocolate vendor wars in town. They certainly did not expect to find a body in a vat of chocolate. Beneath these events, an undercurrent of mystery surrounds the town’s founders from a century earlier. What happened to Ophelia and her love? Were they killed by her angry father? Did they have a secret child? Did it survive? Is there an imposter in town?
Aided by police detective Argent, they follow cryptic clues that appear around town, and sometimes glimpse the mysterious woman. The ghost cat leads them to important documents. Are there unidentified heirs to great fortunes nearby? Does the mystery span continents and eras? What secrets are buried in hidden vaults or kept with distant relatives’ memories? How do roses suddenly appear? Read on to find the answers to these questions and more in this carefully crafted tale.
Do settle down with this interesting book next to a fireplace, a box of chocolates, and a glass of your favorite beverage; you’ll be reading all evening, and then some, as the story pulls you in.”
FOUR STAR REVIEWS
****
“The Ashland Chocolate Festival was in full swing when chocolatier Maxine Vaughn was discovered dead in a huge vat of molten chocolate. Immediately suspecting foul play, William Mills and Carol Lindsay jump into investigative mode, not realizing that another tie binds them to this case.
Sweet Revenge is an impressively complex read with vivid detail and rich description. The main characters have settled into their roles nicely and set about their investigation with the ease of seasoned professionals.
This series is a food lover’s dream. William and Carol are juggling several cases at once, but they take time to enjoy good meals which are lovingly prepared (and described) in the story. As a bonus, these recipes are detailed at the back of the book for readers who like to taste the treats they read about.
For those who love a paranormal cozy, the ghosts are plentiful in this story. And, excitingly, they assist the detectives in their endeavors. Expect to enjoy many hauntings (of the good kind!), as the case evolves.
Thank you to Glenn J. Hill and BookSirens for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. As always, my opinions are my own, honest and true.”
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