It’s frigid in snow-covered Tinker’s Cove, and Lucy is fighting the winter blues–and her widening waistline. No one in their right mind would vacation in Maine this time of year, but to boost the economy, the town is launching a travel promotion for Valentine’s Day. As a reporter for the Pennysaver, Lucy is assigned a puff piece on upscale Chanticleer’s Chocolates, and its deliciously handsome … handsome owner, Trey Meacham.
Soon Lucy discovers there’s another tantalizing tart behind the counter. Sultry store manager Tamzin Graves is only too eager to serve her male customers. Leaving a throng of jealous women in her wake, it’s almost no surprise when Tamzin turns up dead, her body covered in chocolate. . .
Could a bitter ex-wife be behind the crimes? Or a candy shop competitor? There’s no sugar-coating the truth, and as Lucy closes in on the culprit, she may find herself locked in the clutches of a half-baked killer. . .
“I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers.” –Carolyn Hart
“Fast-paced. . .intriguing.” —Publishers Weekly
“An enjoyable story.” —RT Book Reviews
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I’ve read this entire series and would recommend it to all
This is a good series but its starting to be all the same. I will keep reading as I already have the next couple so hopefully they will change my mind.
Back in Tinker’s Cove where Lucy gets entangled in a Valentine double-homicide mystery.
What I liked about “Chocolate Covered Murder”:
Passage of time – I actually really appreciated that it was made clear some time had passed since the previous book. Sometimes it feels like these cozy mystery series pick up right where the last book ended and it …
medicocre book
good cozy mystery
A cozy mystery with a normal sounding family as the central focus, with expanding relationships that evolve throughout the course of the book. The female protagonist has some self-image issues that could be construed as being in the normal range, but I did find them a bit laborious when they kept cropping up over halfway into the plot. Overall the …
Seemed rather simplistic, did not hold my interest too much.
Tinker Cover in Maine was the setting for a launch for a travel promotion for Valentines Day. Max was murdered while ice fishing and this happened during the same time. The characters are likable and well developed. The plot is fun with twist and turns. I would reccomend this book.
Fun and light hearted novel with a murder mystery thrown. Fast read. Always enjoy her books.
This is a funny cozy mystery. It is quick to read and enjoyable.
Slow moving at the beginning; the murder suggested by the title doesn’t even happen until half way into the book. Then the pace really picks up.
I have read all of Leslie Meier books and one is better than the other. This book is not any different. Read and enjoy. Then read the whole series so that you get to.know everyone in Lucy’s home town.
The author never disappoints her readers. I recommend her books highly.
Very enjoyable light reading. The struggles of New England winters were realistic and not overly romanticized, which made me relate to the characters. I also liked the warmth of family life that thrived through difficult economic times. The murder mystery contributed to the story without dominating it, and the sweet old couple lent an amusing …
Another classic Lucy Stone mystery – I love the continuing relationships and character development of the Stone family and residents of Tinker’s Cove. Just when you think there can’t possibly be another murder in this small coastal town in Maine, Ms. Meier does it again! A+