Roots of Evil

A charming little village in the English countryside, the lord of the manor and his boyfriend the pub owner doing their best sleuthing, and the local eccentric found murdered while concocting what might have been poison… Welcome to the second installment of K.C. Wells’ “Merrychurch Mysteries’. It was wonderful to rejoin Jonathon and Mike as they worked to uncover the latest culprit, while also spending time with secondary characters I grew quite fond of during the first book.

Mrs. Teadle was a tenant on Jonathon’s estate although he only met her for the first time the night before they found her body. Village opinion seems to vary based on who they talk to as to whether she was simply an old lady with an affinity for homeopathic remedies and making her own jam, to the local witch creating potions in her cauldron. Regardless, it doesn’t take the guys long to see they’ve got quite the list of potential suspects from the chemist, to the mayor’s wife, and even extending to their MP (Member of Parliament).

I enjoyed this book just as much as the initial volume in the series although I would dearly love a wee bit more description regarding Jonathon and Mike’s “love”, shall we say? *grins* Although it is a nice change of pace to read something so sweet and romantic, not to mention mysterious and suspenseful, without the sex mucking everything up. The mystery was quite entertaining and even though I wasn’t surprised by who did it, the way the author got around to revealing it was very exciting.

I’m definitely looking forward to more in this delightful village!

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
We return to Merrychurch a few months after book one finished and Jonathon and Mike have been dating for a few months. Their romance is coming along nicely but I love yous haven’t been exchanged yet. Jonathon hosts a bonfire and fireworks for the town, and we get to meet more members of the community only for one of them to turn up dead the next morning.

This story is delightful. Even though Mike and Jonathon have no business snooping around to uncover the murderer, everyone in town expects them to do it, even the local coppers. Some of the residents are even eager to pass information along. There are plenty of suspects and while I had my ideas on who did it, I was wrong.

This is such a fun mystery set in a quaint English village with an interesting bunch of characters. I liked the continuing romance between Mike and Jonathon and I even liked that the story faded to black when it was time for our couple to get between the sheets. It fit with the groove of the story. Roots of Evil was great, and I look forward to seeing what Jonathon and Mike get up to next.

Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Roots of Evil (Merrychurch Mysteries #2) by K.C. Wells read and review.

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Jonathon and Mike are back. Our two adorable amateur detectives have a new mystery to resolve in the not so quiet village of Merrychurch.
Three months after the dreadful event of the summer, Jonathon, as the new lord of the manor, organizes a great bonfire in his property. The entire town is present, and it’s a perfect occasion for Jonathon to meet more inhabitants of Merrychurch.
When Mike and Jon go to see Naomi Teedle, the old village witch, they don’t expect to find her body. A murder had been committed in their village, and Mike and Jonathon decide to investigate it…again.
Roots of Evil by K.C. Well is a Sequel to Truth Will Out. I was happy to have a new mystery to solve with my favorite detectives.

Naomi Teedle was known as the village witch, so why would someone want to see her dead? That’s what Mike and Jonathon want to know. Three months after their encounter, they are a couple, they don’t hide who they are for each other, and they are just them. The village seems to accept them even if Jon’s dad seems to be reluctant and is obsessed with an heir.

Jon and Mike are still in the honeymoon phase. They’re still getting to know each other, but their growing feelings can’t be denied any more even if they fear being rejected by the other.

I love this book more than Truth Will Out. K.C. Wells uses the same ingredients. A good mystery, a murder, a list of potential killer and Mike’s and Jonathon’s mind. It was captivating and funny. Mike and Jonathon have grown together as a couple. If before they seemed like a unit during their encounters, now, as a couple, they’re one. They’re complementary in everything, from their mind to their love.

Their banters are hilarious, and I had a good laughed with them.

I loved their peaceful and sweet life. I love how, between two interviews with the potential killer, the author gave us a piece of their life, their feelings, and their project.

I happily recommend this book; it’s my favorite between you and me!

5 stars for Sherlock and Watson

Roots of Evil by K.C. Wells was given in exchange for an honest review. This is the 2nd installment of the Merrychurch Mystery series and it continues to live up to its predecessor. Mike and Jonathan are back and up to their sleuthing ways while continuing to deepen the bond of love and forging a life together. When the town’s “witch” is found murdered by Mike and Jonathan they cannot help but look for clues to the murderer. With this wonderful story set in a beautiful countryside you get more twists and a mystery within a mystery and the dreaded father meddling in their affairs, what could be more fun.