Tenth in the USA-Today and Kindle Top-Ten bestselling Leigh Koslow mystery series!Frances Koslow was ecstatic to have her humble abode chosen as stop #3 on the Holiday House Tour. Then everyone drank the cider.When Leigh’s parents’ house becomes a last-minute substitution on the regional garden club’s famous Holiday House Tour, Frances Koslow is thrilled. But the tour is tomorrow, there’s work to … tour is tomorrow, there’s work to be done, and Frances’s dwindling and aging “Floribunda” chapter is in dire need of reinforcements. Worried about her mother’s blood pressure, particularly as sisterly tensions rise over Leigh’s Aunt Lydie’s upcoming Christmas Eve wedding, Leigh steps in to make sure the tour runs smoothly.
But perhaps Leigh isn’t the ideal choice for the task. Not when a fortune cookie has just portended the return of her infamous “bad karma.” Not when everyone knows the real reason the Floribundas have declined is because every remaining member is a whackadoodle. And not when someone’s idea of Christmas spirit is to add a little something extra to the sweet cider punch.
One dead Floribunda later, Leigh struggles to keep her family calm in the midst of swirling suspicions, flying accusations, and dubious warnings of biological warfare. But when someone threatens to silence her own all-too-curious daughter, mother-rage kicks in. Nobody is ruining Leigh’s family’s Merry Christmas. Not even her family.
Praise for the Leigh Koslow Mystery Series:
NEVER BURIED
“A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Edie Claire writes with style and dash. Sheer delight.”–Carolyn Hart
NEVER SORRY
“Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning.”–Margaret Maron
NEVER TEASE A SIAMESE
“The fifth installment in this excellent series, and perhaps Ms. Claire’s best yet. The characters and relationships are superior, written with heartfelt compassion and wry wit.”–Romantic Times
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Fun to read but hard to follow all the different characters.
Best character was Allison.
Never Mess with Mistletoe by Edie Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again Edie Claire gifts us a book filled with quirky yet believable characters and all kinds of fun–and of course, a murder mystery. I had never before heard the work floribundas–the name of Leigh’s mother’s garden club. I loved each character–so engaging and hilarious! And one membere that wants her fellow Floribundas to help her along to her grave and the surprise when she actually ends up there! Of course, Edie Claire’s mystery has layers that must be peeled back to find out who murdered the victim and why. I can’t recommend this highly enough–if you enjoy cozy mysteries with quirky but lovable characters. If you do, this book’s for you!–Lyn Cote
This was so bad that I barely got into it. I had liked another book by this author, but this was just unreadable.
A little different take with focus on mother and aunt. Interesting background history.
I love everything that she writes. Was so happy to find a new one that I hadn’t read.
Funny and scary with great kooky characters and clever plot line.
Fun read, plenty of twists.
Love her books. Just fun.
This is one of my favorite authors and particularly this series. Funny , with mystery twists and turns
A good holiday read. Good characters
Very slow start to the book in both character development and plot
Quick easy read.
Good read
This is a great addition to the Leigh Koslow series!