The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas—until murder is added to the mix . . . When it comes to holidays, Minnesotans rise to the occasion—and the little town of Lake Eden is baking up a storm with Hannah leading the way. The annual Christmas Buffet is the final test of the recipes … final test of the recipes Hannah has collected for the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook.
The recently divorced Martin Dubinski arrives at the buffet with his new Vegas showgirl wife—all wrapped up in glitter and fur. His ex-wife, however, seems as cool as chilled eggnog. And when Hannah’s mother’s antique Christmas cake knife disappears, its discovery in the décolletage of the new—and now late—Mrs. Dubinski puts the festivities on ice.
With everyone stranded at the community center by a blizzard, Hannah puts her investigative skills to the test, using the ingredients at hand: half the town of Lake Eden—and a killer. Now, as the snowdrifts get higher, it’s up to Hannah to dig out all the clues—and make sure that this white Christmas doesn’t bring any more deadly tidings . . .
“Wacky and delightful characters, plus tempting recipes from appetizers to desserts, make this lighthearted offering sure to please the palate of any cozy fan.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Fluke’s talent for spinning a mesmerizing tale carries on in this sixth book, and its holiday recipes are an added treat for readers.”
—Times News Record
INCLUDES OVER 50 ORIGINAL RECIPES FOR YOU TO TRY!
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Story was fine. Way too short. I thought it was a full book. I finished the actual story 60% through the book and the remaining parts were recipes and commentary. I was a little disappointed. Maybe I should have looked at it more before buying it, but then again, it’s part of a series, so you gotta read em all, right? I understand short releases …
Love all her books.
The town of Lake Eden is holding a potluck/ tester day for all the food that is going to be published in the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook. Every one is bringing in there dish when divorced Martin Dubinski brings his new wife. A hot thing of 20ish Vegas showgirl. Can you say all mouths were wide open. Not to mention Martins, still in love, ex …
Short but oh so delicious. Hannah finds a dead body at a local holiday party and she shows Mike how a investigation is solved. Of course he’s his usual egotistical self and barely thanks Hannah but Norman is there to soothe hurt feelings. It all ends happily for everyone and Hannah makes up a new brownie recipe .
Always a fun read, plot can be twisted.
Short and sweet (the second half of the page count was dedicated entirely to recipes from the Christmas Potluck), this was a quick, easy read. I liked the different spin they gave the whodunnit outcome. I definitely did not see that coming and thought it was someone else entirely. Enjoying Hannah’s adventures, as usual, but I can’t really figure …
Joanne Fluke always delivers zany chacters and yummy recipes.
I have enjoyed all of her books and have made a lot of her receipes
A short novella provides a fun mystery. Then you get tons of recipes for many complete meals. Different for the series but still fun.
great series of books – always entertaining