The Juliet Code + Giveaway

random retro re-read

Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving
 
Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed honeymoon and explore the beauties of the historic city of Venice. To their surprise, their friend, Detective Jack Miracle, is also in the city, investigating a series of art heists starting at the house of eccentric millionaire, Laraby Covington. Drawn into a world of boat races, mysterious houses, and parties of the rich and unusual in Venice, Frederick and Grace learn of the existence of the Juliet paintings, (Renaissance paintings feature Shakespeare’s tragic heroine) rumored to hold a secret code to an underground vault of similarly treasured artwork assumed lost over the centuries. As Freddie and Grace are pulled deeper into the mystery and their beloved Detective Jack disappears, can they use their wits and work as a team to find the thieves and Jack before it’s too late. 
 
The Juliet Code is a Freddie and Grace Mystery, sequel to The Mistletoe Countess and The Cairo Curse.

My Review:

published in 2023 – this is my second read, well, listen this time, in preparation for reading the latest Freddie and Grace mystery, The Highland Heist. And yes, Pepper Basham’s storytelling thrills as much as it did the first time. And now I have this third book in my audible library to cozy up with the first two books in the series. Yay!

Squeeeeeeeepppppp! It’s official: Freddie & Grace are my favourite sleuthing couple ever and there better be more books in this mystery series or I will fall into the depths of bibliophile despair! Not only do I have an insatiable need to keep current with Freddie and Grace, but there are secondary characters who have become dear to my heart in these second and third books and I need to check in on them and their potential love interests. We need to start a ‘More Freddie & Grace’ campaign!

Ahem — back to my actual purpose here — this review: Did I enjoy this book? Positively, absolutely ADORED it! Fast paced, tons of banter, delectable toe-curling scenes (be still my heart…I’m still feeling the palpitations) and an intriguing Agathat Christie-ish mystery that was so much fun to try and figure out. 

Indomitable Grace, of course, steals the show, saves the day and Frederick is more smitten than ever! I love the way her mind works — she’s funny and thoughtful and book-centric. Grace makes some lovely references to God being the author of our stories and I love that kind of detail which fits so perfectly with who Grace is and shares profound truth in a very natural way. So well done.

‘The Juliet Code’ is the third book in this series and, while you could easily read this one as a standalone, there are a few spoilers from previous books you may or may not pick up on. So, if you intend to read the other books, I’d suggest reading them in order to get the most bibliophile enjoyment.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – ebook or paperback– winner’s choice

Canada – ebook, paperback or audio — winner’s choice

International – ebook if you have a US Kindle account

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Juliet Code leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 7 2026.

10 thoughts on “The Juliet Code + Giveaway”

  2. Enjoy your rereading, I’m looking forward to book 5, The Bachelor Spy in July. I keep thinking I’ll reread a few favorites myself, but then all the shiny new books are looking at me saying, pick me! This book has such a pretty cover too!

    Well, I wrote this comment 2 hrs ago and was clearing off my open screens and there it sits unsent, lol.

    Praying you get better soon, I think I might be getting a cold, seems to be the season for stuff like this, but Im fighting it.

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    1. Ugh, to you getting a cold. Hope you can fight it off. ‘Tis the season for sniffles, I guess. I’ve been enjoying rereading some comfort reads while I’ve been sick and now that I’ve refreshed my memory with the Juliet Code I can dive into the Scottish one in plenty of time for the July release. Yay! Happy Reading, Tracey!

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  3. I REALLY need to catch up with this series, I’m way far behind! I’ve only read “The Mistletoe Countess” and Pepper is one of my favorite authors. I’d love to do a read-to-zero with her all her books…..we’ll see if I can accomplish that. What a daunting task, lol!!

    No need to enter me as I have a Kindle copy of this book that I had won some time ago. Always love reading your reviews, Kav! They stir me to add more books to my already toppling TBR pile 😂

    Happy Tuesday…. I’ve been keen you in my prayers for healing! I know quite a few people at work who have been sick more than once with this terrible flu like sickness. Plus it’s been going around the school like wildfire. I pray you can get some good rest & lots of reading time.

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    1. Thanks for the prayers, Trixi! I haven’t stayed inside for this long ever! I’m such a slug! I’ve read The Mistletoe Countess a few times now — it’s a favourite Christmas reread. There is something magical about Pepper Basham’s storytelling. Happy Reading, Trixi!

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  4. THE JULIET CODE doesn’t just sound like a great book, it sounds like an AMAZING BOOK – one I’m beside myself wanting to read. There’s so much in your review that just leaves me giddy. Can’t wait to read what all Freddie & Grace get into. Needless to say it’s already on my TBR list and I’m just dying for the opportunity to read and review it.

    Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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