Preparations are underway for Lake Eden, Minnesota's annual Winter Carnival - and Hannah Swensen is set to bake up a storm at her popular shop, The Cookie Jar. Too bad the honour of creating the official Winter Carnival cake went to famous lifestyle maven Connie Mac - a half-baked idea, in Hannah's opinion. She suspects Connie Mac is a lot like the confections she whips up on her cable TV cooking show - sweet, light, and scrumptious-looking, but likely to leave a bitter taste in your mouth.Hannah's suspicions are confirmed when Connie Mac's limo rolls into town. Turns out America's 'cooking sweetheart' is a bossy, bad-tempered, and downright domineering. Things finally boil over when Hannah arrives at The Cookie Jar to find the Winter Carnival cake burnt to a crisp - and Connie Mac lying dead in her pantry, struck down while eating one of Hannah's famous blueberry muffins.
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Lemon Meringue Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar and Lake Eden, Minnesota's own amateur sleuth extraordinaire, returns in LEMON MERINGUE PIE MURDER to track down the killer of a neighbour with a sweet tooth. It's summer in Lake Eden and Hannah's younger sister Michelle is coming home for a visit. But before the family reunion can get under way, Hannah discovers the body of a local resident in the woman's basement. The only clue is one of Hannah's luscious lemon meringue pies on the kitchen counter with only one slice missing...even though from the looks of the victim's kitchen, she was planning an intimate dinner for two.
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Sugar Cookie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
In her first holiday mystery, Fluke (Fudge Cupcake Murder, etc.) takes her series heroine, Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and owner of the Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minn., through a delectable culinary romp. Hannah has compiled a cookbook of the locals' favorite recipes, which are to be featured at the Christmas party at Lake Eden's community center. All the residents gather for a festive evening, including Martin Dubinski and his wife of two days, Brandi Wyen, a Las Vegas dancer who's decked out in a new fur coat and antique emerald ring. The couple provide much food for thought and speculation, especially for Martin's mother, ex-mother-in-law and ex-wife. Cleaning up after the dinner, Hannah notices her mother's silver cake knife is missing; soon after, she finds the knife stuck in the chest of the new Mrs.
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Peach Cobbler Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouth watering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, tensions begin to bubble...As she sits in her nearly empty store on Groundhog Day, Hannah can only hope that spring is just around the corner - and that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Lake Edens two Georgia transplants, Shawna Lee and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannahs nerves - and cutting into her profits. At least Hannah has her business partner Lisas wedding to look forward to. Shes turned one of Lisas favorite childhood treats into a spectacular Wedding Cookie Cake. And Lisas aunt will be bringing her famous Peach Cobbler to the reception.
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Cherry Cheesecake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
There is no such thing as privacy in Lake Eden, but Hannah never thought things would go this far. Everyone has been telling her what to do ever since she got not one, but two marriage proposals. The votes are evenly divided between Detective Mike Kingston and town dentist Norman Rhodes. Then movie mania takes over and Lake Eden locals turn into local Hollywood wannabees. Suddenly, Hannah finds herself serving up treats for cast and crew, including ex college crush Ross Barton, who's now a Hollywood producer (and who's turned into quite a treat himself) and ever demanding director Dean Lawrence. Who has a hankering for cherry cheesecake. Everything seems to be right on schedule until Dean demonstrates a suicide scene with a prop gun that turns out to be lethal.
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Hardcover
Key Lime Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It promises to be a busy week for Hannah Swensen Not only is she whipping up treats for the chamber of commerce booth at the fair shes also judging the baking contest acting as a magicians assistant for her business partners husband trying to coax Moishe her previously rapacious feline to end his hunger strike and performing her own private carnival act by juggling the demands of her mother and sisters With so much on her plate its no wonder Hannah finds herself on the midway only moments before the fair closes for the night As the lights click off she realizes that shes not alone among the shuttered booths and looming carnival attractions After hearing a suspicious thump she goes snooping - only to discover Willa Sunquist a student teacher and fellow bake contest judge dead alongside an upended key lime pie But who would want to kill Willa and why Before long Hannah is sifting through motives and a list of suspects which include a high school student Willa flunked the hot-blooded brothers of a disqualified beauty contestant a rodeo cowboy a baking competitor who failed to win her yearly blue ribbon and the college professor Willa was dating As fair week draws to a close Hannah cranks up the heat hoping that the killer will get rattled and make a mistake If that happens she intends to be there even if it means getting on a carnival ride that could very well be her last.
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Hardcover
Candy Cane Murder
By Meier, Leslie
"Candy Cane Murder" by Joanne Fluke. Bakery owner Hannah Swensen feels a little stuffed in her elf costume - but it's too late to count calories. Lake Eden's annual Christmas gala is upon her and eager children are waiting. Wayne Bergstrom, owner of Bergstrom's Department Store, happily ho-ho-hos his way through the festivities in his Santa suit. But when a trail of candy canes leads to his corpse in a snow bank, Hannah must find Kris Kringle's Killer."The Dangers of Candy Canes" by Laura Levine. When a wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane, the roofing contractor being held responsible for murder asks freelance writer Jaine Austen to investigate. But solving this untimely holiday death means delving into the cutthroat Christmas decorating wars among scheming neighbors with dirty secrets in their stocking.
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Carrot Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Summertime has finally arrived in Lake Eden Minnesota and Hannah Swensen owner of The Cookie Jar bakery is looking forward to warm lazy days eating ice cream and sharing picnics with friends But when a family reunion takes a deadly turn its up to Hannah to find a killerBetween baking up a storm for The Cookie Jar and unravelling the mystery of her cat Moishes recent strange behaviour Hannah Swensen has a lot on her plate But shell always make time for her business partner Lisa whos in the midst of preparing for a big family reunion Everyone is delighted when Lisas long-lost uncle makes a surprise appearance No one has heard from Gus in twenty-five years - and his arrival has everyone buzzing with excitementUncle Gus is immediately the hit of the reunion telling tales of his great success and flashing money for all to see Hes almost as popular as Hannahs scrumptious carrot cake which is also Gus favourite dessert But the next morning as the whole family gathers for the group photo one person is missing Hannah offers to track down Uncle Gus but her search leads to a shocking find Over by the bar at the pavilion she spots two slices of her infamous carrot cake frosting-side down on the floor - and Gus corpse with an ice pick jutting out of his chestA little snooping reveals that not everyone was celebrating Gus return And when Hannah unearths more secrets from Gus past she discovers even more people with an axe to grind Now Hannahs got to sift through a long list of suspects to find a killer - even if it could mean a recipe for her own demise.
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Hardcover
Cream Puff Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen has a dress to fit into and a date with her sister, Andrea, at Lake Edens new health club, Heavenly Bodies. Dragging herself out of bed on a frigid Minnesota morning for exercise, of all things, is bad enough. Discovering the body of man-eating bombshell Ronni Ward floating in the gyms jacuzzi? Okay, thats worse. Nor does it help that theres a plate of The Cookie Jars very own cream puffs garnishing the murder scene.. Trying to narrow the list of Ronnis enemies down to fewer than half the towns female population, Hannah has her plate full. Trouble is, when it comes to cookies--and to murder--theres always room for one more. . . . "Foodie fans will eat up Flukes cozy. . . A fluffy mix of sweets and suspense." --Publishers Weekly. "Entertaining and sprinkled with tempting recipes. Its a sweet treat of a novel." --The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) . "A tasty treat." --Kirkus Reviews
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Plum Pudding Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
When Larry Jaeger, the owner of the Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot, is murdered, bakery owner Hannah Swenson, during the busiest time of the year, must sift through a wealth of suspects before a murderous Scrooge strikes again.
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Hardcover
Apple Turnover Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Its June in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and for Hannah Swensen, that means bridal showers galore, plus a massive fundraising event in need of confections - not to mention a killer who never learned that charity begins at home...Early summer brings plenty of work for Hannah, even before Mayor Bascombs wife drops by The Cookie Jar to place an order...for eleven-hundred cookies! Stephanie Bascomb is organizing an elaborate three-day event to support local charities, and though its a worthy cause, Hannah almost flips when her business partner, Lisa, suggests setting up an apple turnover stand. Hannahs never made a turnover - but, pushover that she is, she places her faith in Lisas mother-in-laws recipe and agrees to be a magicians assistant in the fundraisers talent show.
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Gingerbread Cookie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
In this merry collection of holiday mysteries, murder is making its own special delivery. . ."Gingerbread Cookie Murder" By Joanne FlukeWhen Hannah Swensen finds her neighbor Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in and sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannah's Gingerbread Cookies, she discovers a flurry of murder suspects that's as long as her holiday shopping list."The Dangers Of Gingerbread Cookies" By Laura LevineJaine Austen has been enlisted to help with her parents' retirement community's play The Gingerbread Cookie That Saved Christmas. Playboy Dr. Preston McCay is playing the role of the gingerbread cookie when he "accidentally" falls to his death during the final act. Now Jaine must figure out if one of the doctor's jealous lovers was capable of murder. "Gingerbread Cookies And Gunshots" By Leslie MeierWhen Lucy Stone discovers the body of Rick Juergens, whose five-year-old son Nemo disappeared, she senses foul play. Crumbs from a gingerbread cookie Lucy gave to Nemo are found in the back seat of Rick's car. With the hours quickly ticking till Christmas, Lucy races against the clock to find a killer before he strikes again. Includes Over 10 Luscious Holiday Recipes!
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Devil's Food Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
These days, everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is buzzing with activity, and Hannah Swensen is no exception. But no matter how busy she may be, Hannah can always find time to help a friend in need - especially when theres a murder to investigate. A new minister is in town to cover for Reverend Bob Knudson, whos honeymooning with Hannahs good friend Claire. But when the replacement is found face down in a plate of devils food cake with a bullet in his head, Hannah starts asking questions. She soon discovers that the good Reverend wasnt quite the saintly fellow he appeared to be. It will take some more digging to find the culprit, but Hannah is sure of one thing even the most half-baked murder plot can be oh so deadly...,
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Cinnamon Roll Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
When Hannah Swensen hears that the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band will be playing at a festival in Lake Eden, Minnesota, she bakes up a supply of their namesake confections to welcome them. But tragedy strikes when their tour bus overturns on its way into town. And keyboard player Buddy Neiman's minor injuries turn deadly serious when someone plunges surgical scissors into his chest...Turns out, Buddy Neiman isn't the victim's real name. In fact, no one is really sure who he is. Hannah's investigation digs up a few local suspects. There is Doctor Bev, who seems to know more about "Buddy" than she's willing to admit. And Devon, an aspiring keyboard player who may have had a fatal case of jealousy. Hannah isn't sure how she'll unravel the mystery, but one thing's for sure: there's nothing sweeter than bringing a killer to justice.
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Red Velvet Cupcake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
A New York Times Bestselling Author -- On a hot, muggy evening, the last thing Hannah Swensen wants to do is squeeze into pantyhose for the Grand Opening of the refurbished Albion Hotel. But with her famous Red Velvet cupcakes being served in the hotel?s new Red Velvet lounge, she can?t back out. The party starts off with a bang with the unexpected arrival of Doctor Bev on the arm of a wealthy investor -- and comes to a screeching halt when a partygoer takes a dive off the rooftop garden.,
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Blackberry Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It's been a sleepy summer for the folks of Lake Eden, Minnesota. In fact, it's been a whole four months since anyone in the Swensen family has come across a dead body--a detail that just made the front page of the local paper. And that means Hannah Swensen can finally focus on her bakery. . .or can she?Life is never really quiet for Hannah. After all, her mother's wedding is a little over a month away and guess who Delores put in charge of the planning? Yet just when Hannah believes her biggest challenge will be whether to use buttercream or fondant for the wedding cake, she accidentally hits a stranger with her cookie truck while driving down a winding country road in a raging thunderstorm. Hannah is wracked with guilt, and things get even worse when she's arrested. . .for murder! But an autopsy soon reveals the mystery man, his shirt covered in stains from blackberry pie, would have died even if Hannah hadn't hit him. Now, to clear her name, Hannah will have to follow a trail of pie crumbs to track down the identity of the deceased, find a baker who knows more about murder than how to roll out a perfect pie crust--and get herself to the church on time. . .Indulge In Joanne Fluke's Criminally Delicious Hannah Swensen Mysteries!Red Velvet Cupcake Murder"Culinary Cozies Don't Get Any Tastier Than This Winning series." --Library Journal"Loaded with mouthwatering recipes and clever plotting, the latest Hannah Swensen mystery delights." --RT Book Reviews"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." --The Charlotte Observer Cinnamon Roll Murder"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." --BooklistDevil's Food Cake Murder"Fabulous." --Publishers Weekly Apple Turnover Murder"The ever popular Fluke writes engaging cozies with one part great characters, one part gentle story, and three parts the best recipes in the genre." --Library JournalCream Puff Murder"Entertaining and sprinkled with tempting recipes. It's a sweet treat of a novel." --The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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Double Fudge Brownie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Life in tiny Lake Eden, Minnesota, is usually pleasantly uneventful. Lately, though, it seems everyone has more than their fair share of drama--especially the Swensen family. With so much on her plate, Hannah Swensen can hardly find the time to think about her bakery--let alone the town's most recent murder. . . Hannah is nervous about the upcoming trial for her involvement in a tragic accident. She's eager to clear her name once and for all, but her troubles only double when she finds the judge bludgeoned to death with his own gavel--and Hannah is the number one suspect. Now on trial in the court of public opinion, she sets out in search of the culprit and discovers that the judge made more than a few enemies during his career.
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Wedding Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, may have had their doubts, but at long last, Hannah Swensen is getting married! Hannah is thrilled to be marrying Ross Barton, her college crush. And her excitement only grows when she learns he'll be able to join her on her trip to New York City for the Food Channel's dessert chef contest. They get a taste of the Big Apple before Hannah wins the Hometown Challenge and the producers bring all the contestants to Lake Eden to tape the remainder of the show. It's nerve-wracking enough being judged by Alain Duquesne, a celebrity chef with a nasty reputation. But it's even more chilling to find him stabbed to death in the Lake Eden Inn's walk-in cooler - before he's even had a chance to taste Hannah's Butterscotch Sugar Cookies! Now Hannah has not only lost her advantage, she'll have to solve a mystery with more layers than a five-tiered wedding cake ... Indulge In Joanne Fluke's Criminally Delicious Hannah Swensen Mysteries!Double Fudge Brownie Murder"Lively ... Add the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied." - Publishers WeeklyBlackberry Pie Murder"Fluke offers a new twist to the series ... the cookie-shop owner's character gains depth ... but there's still room for recipes and for Hannah to move toward an overdue decision on the question of which of her two boyfriends she prefers. Readers will be eager for the next installment." - BOOKLIST "Lake Eden's favorite baker, Hannah Swensen finds herself on the wrong end of a police investigation ... in Fluke's good-natured 19th [installment]." - Kirkus ReviewsRed Velvet Cupcake Murder"Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series." - Library Journal"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." - TheCharlotte ObserverCinnamon Roll Murder"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." - BooklistDevil's Food Cake Murder "Fabulous." - Publishers Weekly
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Christmas Caramel Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Christmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftop - but this yuletide season the only thing coming down Hannah Swensen's chimney is a case of murder . . . The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town's annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say "Bah, humbug!" a Santa-sized sackful of trouble ensues. Like the fact that Lisa's husband will be playing Mr. Claus to his ex-girlfriend Phyllis Bates' Mrs. Claus. Or that before the curtains even go up Phyllis is found dead in the snow - wearing a costume that the real Mrs. Claus would put on the naughty list. Soon after the suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, while a merry murderer remains on the loose. With clues even harder to find, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays . . . Includes a Dozen Holiday Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
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Banana Cream Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
After an extravagant honeymoon, Hannah's eager to settle down in Lake Eden and turn domestic daydreams into reality. But when her mother's neighbor is discovered murdered in the condo downstairs, reality becomes a nightmarish investigation. Victoria Bascomb, once a renowned stage actress, was active in the theater community during her brief appearance in town . . . and made throngs of enemies along the way. Did a random intruder murder the woman as police claim, or was a deadlier scheme at play? As Hannah peels through countless suspects and some new troubles of her own, solving this crime - and living to tell about it - might prove trickier than mixing up the ultimate banana cream pie.
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Raspberry Danish Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Thanksgiving has a way of thawing the frostiest hearts in Lake Eden. But that won't be happening for newlywed Hannah Swensen Barton - not after her husband suddenly disappears . . .Hannah has felt as bitter as November in Minnesota since Ross vanished without a trace and left their marriage in limbo. Still, she throws herself into a baking frenzy for the sake of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving-themed treats while endless holiday orders pour into The Cookie Jar. Hannah even introduces a raspberry Danish pastry to the menu, and P.K., her husband's assistant at KCOW-TV, will be one of the first to sample it. But instead of taking a bite, P.K., who is driving Ross's car and using his desk at work, is murdered. Was someone plotting against P.K. all along or did Ross dodge a deadly dose of sweet revenge Hannah will have to quickly sift through a cornucopia of clues and suspects to stop a killer from bringing another murder to the table.INDULGE IN JOANNE FLUKE'S CRIMINALLY DELICIOUS HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES!BANANA CREAM PIE MURDER"Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy catching up with Hannah and the rest of Lake Eden's residents as well as perusing the numerous, delicious-sounding recipes." - BOOKLIST WEDDING CAKE MURDER"There are plenty of Fluke's trademark recipes on view here, and the New York trip and realityshow frame give the episode a fresh twist." - BooklistDOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE MURDER"Lively . . . Add the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied." - Publishers WeeklyBLACKBERRY PIE MURDER"Lake Eden's favorite baker, Hannah Swensen finds herself on the wrong end of a police investigation . . . in Fluke's good-natured 19th [installment]." - Kirkus Reviews"Fluke offers a new twist to the series . . . the cookie-shop owner's character gains depth . . . but there's still room for recipes and for Hannah to move toward an overdue decision on the question of which of her two boyfriends she prefers. Readers will be eager for the next installment." - Booklist RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER"Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series." - Library Journal"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." - The Charlotte ObserverCINNAMON ROLL MURDER"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." - Booklist
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9781617732249
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Christmas Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It's Christmas many years ago, and topping young Hannah Swensen's wish list is becoming the go-to baker in Lake Eden, Minnesota. But as Hannah finds out, revisiting holiday memories can be murder . . . With her dream of opening The Cookie Jar taking shape, Hannah's life matches the hectic December hustle and bustle in Lake Eden - especially when she agrees to help recreate a spectacular Christmas Ball from the past in honor of Essie Granger, an elderly local in hospice care. But instead of poring over decadent dessert recipes for the merry festivities, she instantly becomes enthralled by Essie's old notebooks and the tale of a woman escaping danger on the streets of New York. Hannah's surprised by Essie's secret talent for penning crime fiction. She's even more surprised when the story turns real. As Hannah prepares to run a bakery and move out of her mother's house, it'll be a true miracle if she can prevent another Yuletide disaster by solving a mystery as dense as a Christmas fruitcake . . .
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Chocolate Cream Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Not even Lake Eden's nosiest residents suspected Hannah Swensen would go from idealistic newlywed to betrayed wife in a matter of weeks. But as a deadly mystery unfolds in town, the proof is in the pudding . . . When The Cookie Jar becomes the setting of a star-studded TV special about movies filmed in Minnesota, Hannah hopes to shine the spotlight on her bakery - not the unsavory scandal swirling around her personal life. But that's practically impossible with a disturbing visit from the shifty character she once believed was her one and only love, a group of bodyguards following her every move, and a murder victim in her bedroom. Now, swapping the crime scene in her condo for her mother Delores's penthouse, Hannah and an old flame team up to solve a case that's messier than an upended chocolate cream pie. As suspects emerge and secrets hit close to home, Hannah must serve a hefty helping of justice to an unnamed killer prowling around Lake Eden . . . before someone takes a slice out of her!
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Coconut Layer Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen is leaving Lake Eden to help a friend in sunny California. But an unexpected phone call swiftly brings her back to a cold Minnesota winter . . . and murder . . . When Hannah learns that her sister Michelle's boyfriend, Detective Lonnie Murphy, is the prime suspect in a murder case, she goes straight from a movie studio sound stage to the Los Angeles airport. Back in frigid Minnesota, she discovers that proving Lonnie's innocence will be harder than figuring out what went wrong with a recipe. Lonnie remembers only parts of the night he went out to a local bar and ended up driving a very impaired woman home. He knows he helped her to her bedroom, but he doesn't recall anything else until he woke up on her couch the following morning. When he went to the bedroom to check on her, he was shocked to discover she was dead. Hannah doesn't know what to believe - only that exonerating a suspect who can't remember is almost impossible, especially since Lonnie's brother, Detective Rick Murphy, and Lonnie's partner, Chief Detective Mike Kingston, have been taken off the case. Before everything comes crashing down on Lonnie like a heaping slice of coconut layer cake, it'll be up to Hannah to rack up enough clues to toast a flaky killer . . .
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Christmas Cupcake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
As December turns Lake Eden into the North Pole, the heat is on in Hannah Swensen's kitchen to honor two Christmas promises: baking irresistible holiday cupcakes and preventing a person who attempted murder from succeeding the second time around! While Hannah speeds through a lengthy holiday checklist, drama in town grows like Santa's waistline on Christmas Eve. Her sister Andrea wants to stave off the blues by helping out at The Cookie Jar, Michele's love life is becoming complicated, Lisa needs Hannah's advice, and Delores has a Christmas secret she's not willing to share. But nothing dampens the holiday mood more than the chilling mystery surrounding the man found near death in an abandoned storefront two doors down from Hannah's bakery . . . The befuddled John Doe can't recall a thing about himself - except for his unusual knowledge of restoring antique furniture.
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Hannah's up to her ears with Easter orders rushing in at The Cookie Jar, plus a festive meal to prepare for a dinner party at her mother's penthouse. But everything comes crashing to a halt when Hannah receives a panicked call from her sister Andrea--Mayor Richard Bascomb has been murdered and she's the prime suspect. Even with his reputation for being a bully, Mayor Bascomb--or "Ricky Ticky," as Hannah's mother likes to call him--had been unusually testy in the days leading up to his death, leaving Hannah to wonder if he knew he was in danger. Meanwhile, folks with a motive for mayoral murder are popping up in Lake Eden. Was it a beleaguered colleague? A political rival? A jealous wife? Or a scorned mistress? As orders pile up at The Cookie Jar--and children line up for Easter egg hunts--Hannah must spring into investigation mode and identify the real killer.
Blueberry Muffin Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Preparations are underway for Lake Eden, Minnesota's annual Winter Carnival - and Hannah Swensen is set to bake up a storm at her popular shop, The Cookie Jar. Too bad the honour of creating the official Winter Carnival cake went to famous lifestyle maven Connie Mac - a half-baked idea, in Hannah's opinion. She suspects Connie Mac is a lot like the confections she whips up on her cable TV cooking show - sweet, light, and scrumptious-looking, but likely to leave a bitter taste in your mouth.Hannah's suspicions are confirmed when Connie Mac's limo rolls into town. Turns out America's 'cooking sweetheart' is a bossy, bad-tempered, and downright domineering. Things finally boil over when Hannah arrives at The Cookie Jar to find the Winter Carnival cake burnt to a crisp - and Connie Mac lying dead in her pantry, struck down while eating one of Hannah's famous blueberry muffins.
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar and Lake Eden, Minnesota's own amateur sleuth extraordinaire, returns in LEMON MERINGUE PIE MURDER to track down the killer of a neighbour with a sweet tooth. It's summer in Lake Eden and Hannah's younger sister Michelle is coming home for a visit. But before the family reunion can get under way, Hannah discovers the body of a local resident in the woman's basement. The only clue is one of Hannah's luscious lemon meringue pies on the kitchen counter with only one slice missing...even though from the looks of the victim's kitchen, she was planning an intimate dinner for two.
Sugar Cookie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
In her first holiday mystery, Fluke (Fudge Cupcake Murder, etc.) takes her series heroine, Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and owner of the Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minn., through a delectable culinary romp. Hannah has compiled a cookbook of the locals' favorite recipes, which are to be featured at the Christmas party at Lake Eden's community center. All the residents gather for a festive evening, including Martin Dubinski and his wife of two days, Brandi Wyen, a Las Vegas dancer who's decked out in a new fur coat and antique emerald ring. The couple provide much food for thought and speculation, especially for Martin's mother, ex-mother-in-law and ex-wife. Cleaning up after the dinner, Hannah notices her mother's silver cake knife is missing; soon after, she finds the knife stuck in the chest of the new Mrs.
Peach Cobbler Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouth watering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, tensions begin to bubble...As she sits in her nearly empty store on Groundhog Day, Hannah can only hope that spring is just around the corner - and that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Lake Edens two Georgia transplants, Shawna Lee and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannahs nerves - and cutting into her profits. At least Hannah has her business partner Lisas wedding to look forward to. Shes turned one of Lisas favorite childhood treats into a spectacular Wedding Cookie Cake. And Lisas aunt will be bringing her famous Peach Cobbler to the reception.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
There is no such thing as privacy in Lake Eden, but Hannah never thought things would go this far. Everyone has been telling her what to do ever since she got not one, but two marriage proposals. The votes are evenly divided between Detective Mike Kingston and town dentist Norman Rhodes. Then movie mania takes over and Lake Eden locals turn into local Hollywood wannabees. Suddenly, Hannah finds herself serving up treats for cast and crew, including ex college crush Ross Barton, who's now a Hollywood producer (and who's turned into quite a treat himself) and ever demanding director Dean Lawrence. Who has a hankering for cherry cheesecake. Everything seems to be right on schedule until Dean demonstrates a suicide scene with a prop gun that turns out to be lethal.
Key Lime Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It promises to be a busy week for Hannah Swensen Not only is she whipping up treats for the chamber of commerce booth at the fair shes also judging the baking contest acting as a magicians assistant for her business partners husband trying to coax Moishe her previously rapacious feline to end his hunger strike and performing her own private carnival act by juggling the demands of her mother and sisters With so much on her plate its no wonder Hannah finds herself on the midway only moments before the fair closes for the night As the lights click off she realizes that shes not alone among the shuttered booths and looming carnival attractions After hearing a suspicious thump she goes snooping - only to discover Willa Sunquist a student teacher and fellow bake contest judge dead alongside an upended key lime pie But who would want to kill Willa and why Before long Hannah is sifting through motives and a list of suspects which include a high school student Willa flunked the hot-blooded brothers of a disqualified beauty contestant a rodeo cowboy a baking competitor who failed to win her yearly blue ribbon and the college professor Willa was dating As fair week draws to a close Hannah cranks up the heat hoping that the killer will get rattled and make a mistake If that happens she intends to be there even if it means getting on a carnival ride that could very well be her last.
Candy Cane Murder
By Meier, Leslie
"Candy Cane Murder" by Joanne Fluke. Bakery owner Hannah Swensen feels a little stuffed in her elf costume - but it's too late to count calories. Lake Eden's annual Christmas gala is upon her and eager children are waiting. Wayne Bergstrom, owner of Bergstrom's Department Store, happily ho-ho-hos his way through the festivities in his Santa suit. But when a trail of candy canes leads to his corpse in a snow bank, Hannah must find Kris Kringle's Killer."The Dangers of Candy Canes" by Laura Levine. When a wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane, the roofing contractor being held responsible for murder asks freelance writer Jaine Austen to investigate. But solving this untimely holiday death means delving into the cutthroat Christmas decorating wars among scheming neighbors with dirty secrets in their stocking.
Carrot Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Summertime has finally arrived in Lake Eden Minnesota and Hannah Swensen owner of The Cookie Jar bakery is looking forward to warm lazy days eating ice cream and sharing picnics with friends But when a family reunion takes a deadly turn its up to Hannah to find a killerBetween baking up a storm for The Cookie Jar and unravelling the mystery of her cat Moishes recent strange behaviour Hannah Swensen has a lot on her plate But shell always make time for her business partner Lisa whos in the midst of preparing for a big family reunion Everyone is delighted when Lisas long-lost uncle makes a surprise appearance No one has heard from Gus in twenty-five years - and his arrival has everyone buzzing with excitementUncle Gus is immediately the hit of the reunion telling tales of his great success and flashing money for all to see Hes almost as popular as Hannahs scrumptious carrot cake which is also Gus favourite dessert But the next morning as the whole family gathers for the group photo one person is missing Hannah offers to track down Uncle Gus but her search leads to a shocking find Over by the bar at the pavilion she spots two slices of her infamous carrot cake frosting-side down on the floor - and Gus corpse with an ice pick jutting out of his chestA little snooping reveals that not everyone was celebrating Gus return And when Hannah unearths more secrets from Gus past she discovers even more people with an axe to grind Now Hannahs got to sift through a long list of suspects to find a killer - even if it could mean a recipe for her own demise.
Cream Puff Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen has a dress to fit into and a date with her sister, Andrea, at Lake Edens new health club, Heavenly Bodies. Dragging herself out of bed on a frigid Minnesota morning for exercise, of all things, is bad enough. Discovering the body of man-eating bombshell Ronni Ward floating in the gyms jacuzzi? Okay, thats worse. Nor does it help that theres a plate of The Cookie Jars very own cream puffs garnishing the murder scene.. Trying to narrow the list of Ronnis enemies down to fewer than half the towns female population, Hannah has her plate full. Trouble is, when it comes to cookies--and to murder--theres always room for one more. . . . "Foodie fans will eat up Flukes cozy. . . A fluffy mix of sweets and suspense." --Publishers Weekly. "Entertaining and sprinkled with tempting recipes. Its a sweet treat of a novel." --The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) . "A tasty treat." --Kirkus Reviews
Plum Pudding Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
When Larry Jaeger, the owner of the Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot, is murdered, bakery owner Hannah Swenson, during the busiest time of the year, must sift through a wealth of suspects before a murderous Scrooge strikes again.
Apple Turnover Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Its June in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and for Hannah Swensen, that means bridal showers galore, plus a massive fundraising event in need of confections - not to mention a killer who never learned that charity begins at home...Early summer brings plenty of work for Hannah, even before Mayor Bascombs wife drops by The Cookie Jar to place an order...for eleven-hundred cookies! Stephanie Bascomb is organizing an elaborate three-day event to support local charities, and though its a worthy cause, Hannah almost flips when her business partner, Lisa, suggests setting up an apple turnover stand. Hannahs never made a turnover - but, pushover that she is, she places her faith in Lisas mother-in-laws recipe and agrees to be a magicians assistant in the fundraisers talent show.
Gingerbread Cookie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
In this merry collection of holiday mysteries, murder is making its own special delivery. . ."Gingerbread Cookie Murder" By Joanne FlukeWhen Hannah Swensen finds her neighbor Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in and sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannah's Gingerbread Cookies, she discovers a flurry of murder suspects that's as long as her holiday shopping list."The Dangers Of Gingerbread Cookies" By Laura LevineJaine Austen has been enlisted to help with her parents' retirement community's play The Gingerbread Cookie That Saved Christmas. Playboy Dr. Preston McCay is playing the role of the gingerbread cookie when he "accidentally" falls to his death during the final act. Now Jaine must figure out if one of the doctor's jealous lovers was capable of murder. "Gingerbread Cookies And Gunshots" By Leslie MeierWhen Lucy Stone discovers the body of Rick Juergens, whose five-year-old son Nemo disappeared, she senses foul play. Crumbs from a gingerbread cookie Lucy gave to Nemo are found in the back seat of Rick's car. With the hours quickly ticking till Christmas, Lucy races against the clock to find a killer before he strikes again. Includes Over 10 Luscious Holiday Recipes!
Devil's Food Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
These days, everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is buzzing with activity, and Hannah Swensen is no exception. But no matter how busy she may be, Hannah can always find time to help a friend in need - especially when theres a murder to investigate. A new minister is in town to cover for Reverend Bob Knudson, whos honeymooning with Hannahs good friend Claire. But when the replacement is found face down in a plate of devils food cake with a bullet in his head, Hannah starts asking questions. She soon discovers that the good Reverend wasnt quite the saintly fellow he appeared to be. It will take some more digging to find the culprit, but Hannah is sure of one thing even the most half-baked murder plot can be oh so deadly...,
Cinnamon Roll Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
When Hannah Swensen hears that the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band will be playing at a festival in Lake Eden, Minnesota, she bakes up a supply of their namesake confections to welcome them. But tragedy strikes when their tour bus overturns on its way into town. And keyboard player Buddy Neiman's minor injuries turn deadly serious when someone plunges surgical scissors into his chest...Turns out, Buddy Neiman isn't the victim's real name. In fact, no one is really sure who he is. Hannah's investigation digs up a few local suspects. There is Doctor Bev, who seems to know more about "Buddy" than she's willing to admit. And Devon, an aspiring keyboard player who may have had a fatal case of jealousy. Hannah isn't sure how she'll unravel the mystery, but one thing's for sure: there's nothing sweeter than bringing a killer to justice.
Red Velvet Cupcake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
A New York Times Bestselling Author -- On a hot, muggy evening, the last thing Hannah Swensen wants to do is squeeze into pantyhose for the Grand Opening of the refurbished Albion Hotel. But with her famous Red Velvet cupcakes being served in the hotel?s new Red Velvet lounge, she can?t back out. The party starts off with a bang with the unexpected arrival of Doctor Bev on the arm of a wealthy investor -- and comes to a screeching halt when a partygoer takes a dive off the rooftop garden.,
Blackberry Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It's been a sleepy summer for the folks of Lake Eden, Minnesota. In fact, it's been a whole four months since anyone in the Swensen family has come across a dead body--a detail that just made the front page of the local paper. And that means Hannah Swensen can finally focus on her bakery. . .or can she?Life is never really quiet for Hannah. After all, her mother's wedding is a little over a month away and guess who Delores put in charge of the planning? Yet just when Hannah believes her biggest challenge will be whether to use buttercream or fondant for the wedding cake, she accidentally hits a stranger with her cookie truck while driving down a winding country road in a raging thunderstorm. Hannah is wracked with guilt, and things get even worse when she's arrested. . .for murder! But an autopsy soon reveals the mystery man, his shirt covered in stains from blackberry pie, would have died even if Hannah hadn't hit him. Now, to clear her name, Hannah will have to follow a trail of pie crumbs to track down the identity of the deceased, find a baker who knows more about murder than how to roll out a perfect pie crust--and get herself to the church on time. . .Indulge In Joanne Fluke's Criminally Delicious Hannah Swensen Mysteries!Red Velvet Cupcake Murder"Culinary Cozies Don't Get Any Tastier Than This Winning series." --Library Journal"Loaded with mouthwatering recipes and clever plotting, the latest Hannah Swensen mystery delights." --RT Book Reviews"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." --The Charlotte Observer Cinnamon Roll Murder"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." --BooklistDevil's Food Cake Murder"Fabulous." --Publishers Weekly Apple Turnover Murder"The ever popular Fluke writes engaging cozies with one part great characters, one part gentle story, and three parts the best recipes in the genre." --Library JournalCream Puff Murder"Entertaining and sprinkled with tempting recipes. It's a sweet treat of a novel." --The Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
Double Fudge Brownie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Life in tiny Lake Eden, Minnesota, is usually pleasantly uneventful. Lately, though, it seems everyone has more than their fair share of drama--especially the Swensen family. With so much on her plate, Hannah Swensen can hardly find the time to think about her bakery--let alone the town's most recent murder. . . Hannah is nervous about the upcoming trial for her involvement in a tragic accident. She's eager to clear her name once and for all, but her troubles only double when she finds the judge bludgeoned to death with his own gavel--and Hannah is the number one suspect. Now on trial in the court of public opinion, she sets out in search of the culprit and discovers that the judge made more than a few enemies during his career.
Wedding Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, may have had their doubts, but at long last, Hannah Swensen is getting married! Hannah is thrilled to be marrying Ross Barton, her college crush. And her excitement only grows when she learns he'll be able to join her on her trip to New York City for the Food Channel's dessert chef contest. They get a taste of the Big Apple before Hannah wins the Hometown Challenge and the producers bring all the contestants to Lake Eden to tape the remainder of the show. It's nerve-wracking enough being judged by Alain Duquesne, a celebrity chef with a nasty reputation. But it's even more chilling to find him stabbed to death in the Lake Eden Inn's walk-in cooler - before he's even had a chance to taste Hannah's Butterscotch Sugar Cookies! Now Hannah has not only lost her advantage, she'll have to solve a mystery with more layers than a five-tiered wedding cake ... Indulge In Joanne Fluke's Criminally Delicious Hannah Swensen Mysteries!Double Fudge Brownie Murder"Lively ... Add the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied." - Publishers WeeklyBlackberry Pie Murder"Fluke offers a new twist to the series ... the cookie-shop owner's character gains depth ... but there's still room for recipes and for Hannah to move toward an overdue decision on the question of which of her two boyfriends she prefers. Readers will be eager for the next installment." - BOOKLIST "Lake Eden's favorite baker, Hannah Swensen finds herself on the wrong end of a police investigation ... in Fluke's good-natured 19th [installment]." - Kirkus ReviewsRed Velvet Cupcake Murder"Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series." - Library Journal"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." - The Charlotte Observer Cinnamon Roll Murder"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." - BooklistDevil's Food Cake Murder "Fabulous." - Publishers Weekly
Christmas Caramel Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Christmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftop - but this yuletide season the only thing coming down Hannah Swensen's chimney is a case of murder . . . The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town's annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say "Bah, humbug!" a Santa-sized sackful of trouble ensues. Like the fact that Lisa's husband will be playing Mr. Claus to his ex-girlfriend Phyllis Bates' Mrs. Claus. Or that before the curtains even go up Phyllis is found dead in the snow - wearing a costume that the real Mrs. Claus would put on the naughty list. Soon after the suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, while a merry murderer remains on the loose. With clues even harder to find, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays . . . Includes a Dozen Holiday Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
Banana Cream Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
After an extravagant honeymoon, Hannah's eager to settle down in Lake Eden and turn domestic daydreams into reality. But when her mother's neighbor is discovered murdered in the condo downstairs, reality becomes a nightmarish investigation. Victoria Bascomb, once a renowned stage actress, was active in the theater community during her brief appearance in town . . . and made throngs of enemies along the way. Did a random intruder murder the woman as police claim, or was a deadlier scheme at play? As Hannah peels through countless suspects and some new troubles of her own, solving this crime - and living to tell about it - might prove trickier than mixing up the ultimate banana cream pie.
Raspberry Danish Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Thanksgiving has a way of thawing the frostiest hearts in Lake Eden. But that won't be happening for newlywed Hannah Swensen Barton - not after her husband suddenly disappears . . .Hannah has felt as bitter as November in Minnesota since Ross vanished without a trace and left their marriage in limbo. Still, she throws herself into a baking frenzy for the sake of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving-themed treats while endless holiday orders pour into The Cookie Jar. Hannah even introduces a raspberry Danish pastry to the menu, and P.K., her husband's assistant at KCOW-TV, will be one of the first to sample it. But instead of taking a bite, P.K., who is driving Ross's car and using his desk at work, is murdered. Was someone plotting against P.K. all along or did Ross dodge a deadly dose of sweet revenge Hannah will have to quickly sift through a cornucopia of clues and suspects to stop a killer from bringing another murder to the table.INDULGE IN JOANNE FLUKE'S CRIMINALLY DELICIOUS HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES!BANANA CREAM PIE MURDER"Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy catching up with Hannah and the rest of Lake Eden's residents as well as perusing the numerous, delicious-sounding recipes." - BOOKLIST WEDDING CAKE MURDER"There are plenty of Fluke's trademark recipes on view here, and the New York trip and realityshow frame give the episode a fresh twist." - BooklistDOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE MURDER"Lively . . . Add the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied." - Publishers WeeklyBLACKBERRY PIE MURDER"Lake Eden's favorite baker, Hannah Swensen finds herself on the wrong end of a police investigation . . . in Fluke's good-natured 19th [installment]." - Kirkus Reviews"Fluke offers a new twist to the series . . . the cookie-shop owner's character gains depth . . . but there's still room for recipes and for Hannah to move toward an overdue decision on the question of which of her two boyfriends she prefers. Readers will be eager for the next installment." - Booklist RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER"Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series." - Library Journal"If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke." - The Charlotte ObserverCINNAMON ROLL MURDER"Fans of this wildly popular series will not be disappointed. Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans." - Booklist
Christmas Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
It's Christmas many years ago, and topping young Hannah Swensen's wish list is becoming the go-to baker in Lake Eden, Minnesota. But as Hannah finds out, revisiting holiday memories can be murder . . . With her dream of opening The Cookie Jar taking shape, Hannah's life matches the hectic December hustle and bustle in Lake Eden - especially when she agrees to help recreate a spectacular Christmas Ball from the past in honor of Essie Granger, an elderly local in hospice care. But instead of poring over decadent dessert recipes for the merry festivities, she instantly becomes enthralled by Essie's old notebooks and the tale of a woman escaping danger on the streets of New York. Hannah's surprised by Essie's secret talent for penning crime fiction. She's even more surprised when the story turns real. As Hannah prepares to run a bakery and move out of her mother's house, it'll be a true miracle if she can prevent another Yuletide disaster by solving a mystery as dense as a Christmas fruitcake . . .
Chocolate Cream Pie Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Not even Lake Eden's nosiest residents suspected Hannah Swensen would go from idealistic newlywed to betrayed wife in a matter of weeks. But as a deadly mystery unfolds in town, the proof is in the pudding . . . When The Cookie Jar becomes the setting of a star-studded TV special about movies filmed in Minnesota, Hannah hopes to shine the spotlight on her bakery - not the unsavory scandal swirling around her personal life. But that's practically impossible with a disturbing visit from the shifty character she once believed was her one and only love, a group of bodyguards following her every move, and a murder victim in her bedroom. Now, swapping the crime scene in her condo for her mother Delores's penthouse, Hannah and an old flame team up to solve a case that's messier than an upended chocolate cream pie. As suspects emerge and secrets hit close to home, Hannah must serve a hefty helping of justice to an unnamed killer prowling around Lake Eden . . . before someone takes a slice out of her!
Coconut Layer Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen is leaving Lake Eden to help a friend in sunny California. But an unexpected phone call swiftly brings her back to a cold Minnesota winter . . . and murder . . . When Hannah learns that her sister Michelle's boyfriend, Detective Lonnie Murphy, is the prime suspect in a murder case, she goes straight from a movie studio sound stage to the Los Angeles airport. Back in frigid Minnesota, she discovers that proving Lonnie's innocence will be harder than figuring out what went wrong with a recipe. Lonnie remembers only parts of the night he went out to a local bar and ended up driving a very impaired woman home. He knows he helped her to her bedroom, but he doesn't recall anything else until he woke up on her couch the following morning. When he went to the bedroom to check on her, he was shocked to discover she was dead. Hannah doesn't know what to believe - only that exonerating a suspect who can't remember is almost impossible, especially since Lonnie's brother, Detective Rick Murphy, and Lonnie's partner, Chief Detective Mike Kingston, have been taken off the case. Before everything comes crashing down on Lonnie like a heaping slice of coconut layer cake, it'll be up to Hannah to rack up enough clues to toast a flaky killer . . .
Christmas Cupcake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
As December turns Lake Eden into the North Pole, the heat is on in Hannah Swensen's kitchen to honor two Christmas promises: baking irresistible holiday cupcakes and preventing a person who attempted murder from succeeding the second time around! While Hannah speeds through a lengthy holiday checklist, drama in town grows like Santa's waistline on Christmas Eve. Her sister Andrea wants to stave off the blues by helping out at The Cookie Jar, Michele's love life is becoming complicated, Lisa needs Hannah's advice, and Delores has a Christmas secret she's not willing to share. But nothing dampens the holiday mood more than the chilling mystery surrounding the man found near death in an abandoned storefront two doors down from Hannah's bakery . . . The befuddled John Doe can't recall a thing about himself - except for his unusual knowledge of restoring antique furniture.
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
Hannah's up to her ears with Easter orders rushing in at The Cookie Jar, plus a festive meal to prepare for a dinner party at her mother's penthouse. But everything comes crashing to a halt when Hannah receives a panicked call from her sister Andrea--Mayor Richard Bascomb has been murdered and she's the prime suspect. Even with his reputation for being a bully, Mayor Bascomb--or "Ricky Ticky," as Hannah's mother likes to call him--had been unusually testy in the days leading up to his death, leaving Hannah to wonder if he knew he was in danger. Meanwhile, folks with a motive for mayoral murder are popping up in Lake Eden. Was it a beleaguered colleague? A political rival? A jealous wife? Or a scorned mistress? As orders pile up at The Cookie Jar--and children line up for Easter egg hunts--Hannah must spring into investigation mode and identify the real killer.