In her debut mystery, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, intrepid amateur sleuth and bakery owner Hannah Swensen proved that when it comes to crime, nothing is sweeter than a woman who knows how to really mix it up. Now, the flame-haired, tart-talking (and baking) heroine is back, judging a contest where the competition is really murder.Strawberry Shortcake Murder When the president of Hartland Flour … the president of Hartland Flour chooses cozy Lake Eden, Minnesota, as the spot for their first annual Dessert Bake-Off, Hannah is thrilled to serve as the head judge. But when a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in Hannah’s celebrated strawberry shortcake, Lake Eden’s sweet ride to fame turns very sour indeed.
Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah’s snooping into the coach’s private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson’s harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder. . .with Hannah landing on the “necessary ingredients” list.
“Another delicious adventure. . .a superior cozy sure to leave readers satisfied. . .but hungry for more.” —Publishers Weekly
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My gluten for punishment series. This book was really good. Think I enjoyed it better than the first book which is rare for me. #TeamMike
love the characters in this series. She also include great recipes to try out.
Love her sweet mysteries.
There has been another murder in the small town of lake eden. The beloved basketball coach, with a dark secret, has been murdered. Not only is there a murderer on the loose there is someone going around blackmailing the residence of Lake Eden.
When the blackmailer gets to greedy and tries to blackmail the killer they find them self on the wrong …
All Joanna Fluke’s food mysteries are excellent. Start at the beginning, though. The characters are fun, the plots are interesting, and her declarative style fits well with these stories.
I did read this one first and I wasn’t lost! I would have loved to read the book first and not have watched the movie first. The book at lot more suspense and had great recipes!
Wonderful books
Every novel in this series by Joanne Fluke is great and not at all repetitious or formulaic. Super recipes are the added bonus to a sweet mystery!
I love Joanne Flukes books. I have all her Hannah Swenson books, when I finish one I can’t wait until the next one comes out.
Glenda
Enjoyed the book. Love the characters, recipes. Hannah likes Norman and Mike.
I love Hannah’s complicated love life an her cat Dmitri steals the show.
Her stories are always great & this one is no exception
I always enjoy both the story and the recipes in this series!
Love all her books they are great I look forward to more great reads from her!
I Enjoy this series. Light reading that keeps your interested. Fun and interesting characters
If they made a movie of this murder mystery it would be a chick flick. Easy reading and recipes if you like to cook.
Another fun installment in the series.
Love the recipes!
I have read all of them and enjoyed everyone!
The whole series is a must read!