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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Review: Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews (Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery #3) by Willow Thorne

Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews

Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery #3

by Willow Thorne

Published: September 30, 2025

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense, Cozy Culinary Mystery, Cozy Animal Mystery, Amateur Sleuth Mysteries

 

Blurb:


Jenna McGregor's life in Maple Grove is a perfect blend of small-town charm and caffeine-fueled chaos. Her days are filled with running her cozy café, wrangling her accident-prone golden retriever, Biscuit, and trying to keep her best friend, Lisa, grounded in a reality that doesn't involve psychic visions.

But when a new "wellness" commune called The Grove Collective arrives, their too-calm leader, Eliad, threatens to disrupt the peace. Lisa is immediately drawn to their glowing produce and spiritual platitudes, and before long, she's trading her eccentric style for linen robes and otherworldly auras.

When a college student overdoses on a mysterious tonic linked to The Grove, Jenna knows something far more sinister is brewing than just herbal tea. Teaming up with her enigmatic, ex-spy neighbor, Mildred, and the town's handsome police chief, Joe, Jenna must leave her comfort zone to uncover the truth.

From a frantic undercover visit to a full-blown infiltration, Jenna races against the clock to expose The Grove's conspiracy before she loses her best friend—and her town—to a darkness that has taken root right under their noses.

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My Review:

Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews is a fascinating and engrossing novel that kept me thoroughly engaged from start to finish. The tension had me on the edge of my seat the entire time as I tried to unravel the unfolding mystery.

A mysterious new group has arrived in town. Jenna's friend Lisa has gone missing, last seen with a group called The Grove Collective. The Grove is drawing people into their grasp one by one. If they are not stopped soon, they could take over the entire town.

With the assistance of her former spy neighbor, Mildred, and the town's charming police chief, Joe, Jenna goes undercover to rescue Lisa and protect the community.

A college student is hospitalized after overdosing on a tonic linked to The Grove. Jenna suspects that the overdose and Lisa's disappearance are connected.

Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews stands out on its own and is sure to keep your interest for hours or even longer, as some stories do. I look forward to reading more of Jenna McGregor’s adventures soon.

I highly recommend picking up a copy of Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews today for another exciting mystery to solve.


Check out all the books in the Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.


Murder on The Menu

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Scones, Secrets & Sabotage #1

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Hotter than Coffee and a Killer Brew #2

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Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews #3

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