“Ballard writes with great warmth and sassy humor.” —Publishers Weekly

“Ballard's warmth and compassion for her characters makes this series a must for readers who like their mysteries on the cozy side.” —Publishers Weekly

“Light, bouncy prose, small-town Southern perspective and characters, and a most fetching angel...” —Library Journal

“[Ballard] keeps you reading with an offbeat succession of small-town characters and Augusta's quirky warmth.” —The Charlotte Observer

“Mignon Ballard creates an entrancing world suffused with cozy Southern charm, female friendships, and intrigue…but the best is the strawberry-scented guardian angel Augusta, who adds a touch of wisdom and wit---not to mention killer desserts.” —Sarah Strohmeyer, author of Sweet Love

“Augusta has got to be one of the cleverest and wittiest angels ever to grace a cozy mystery!” —The Baldwin [Kansas] Ledger

“Ballard's inspiring series, featuring guardian angel Augusta Goodnight, deserves a golden halo.” —Carolyn Hart, author of the Death on Demand Mysteries