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Cherry Cheesecake Murder (Hannah Swensen #8)
by
Joanne Fluke
Mystery and murder are afoot in Lake Eden as a Hollywood film crew comes to town and Hannah Swensen finds herself busily catering for the cast and crew--plus juggling two marriage proposals. Between the glamorous cast and crew, her rival suitors and a killer on the loose there's plenty of drama to go around in Joanne Fluke's New York Times bestseller!
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
February 1st 2007
by Kensington
(first published March 1st 2006)
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In this book of the series about small town baker, Hannah Swensen the movies are coming to town. There is a movie being shot here. When the director shoots himself with a proper gun that was just checked for safety Hannah just has to investigate.
Who could have or would have wanted to change the prop gun for a real one? Hannah and her sisters start their 'snooping' and of course, solve the crime before the police.
What is wrong with this book: The way Hannah has decided to not accept her two propo...more
Who could have or would have wanted to change the prop gun for a real one? Hannah and her sisters start their 'snooping' and of course, solve the crime before the police.
What is wrong with this book: The way Hannah has decided to not accept her two propo...more
This book was picked up after reading book three of A Song of Ice and Fire and it did its job in being something completely different. It was light, it was fluffy, but to be honest, I was very disappointed in a lot of the book. Fluke tried to change things up at the end of the last book by having both of Hannah's regular suitors propose so I was expecting something to come from that but the status quo is quickly reestablished in the beginning of the book. And don't even get me started on Hannah...more
Although I am only a quarter way through the book, I am not sure I will finish it. I have to say that the writer obviously either got lazy with this book or just tired of writing the series, because it is not on the same level as the previous ones. That said, At the end of the last book, Hannah was proposed to by both of her suitors. The way she was acting, I fully expected her to accept Mike's proposal, since she apparently has been head-over-ears about this guy since the first book. I must say...more
This is a new paperback edition of Fluke's 2006 eighth entry in her Hannah Swensen mystery series. In the last book, both Mike and Norman proposed to Hannah, and she's still (and will for at least several more books) engaging in her irritating dithering and inability to choose between the two men. As annoying as this is, she is 100% justified in her outraged reaction to receiving a half dozen calls before 6am demanding that she make an immediate decision so that the two men will stop acting like...more
Aug 13, 2011
Alyssa
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
people who love light, cozy mysteries
Shelves:
mystery
May contain brief spoilers.
Rating: 2.5
This was book 8 in the Hannah Swensen murder mystery series, and I obviously had to like something about them to get this far. I know it is not because of the writing. Often times Joanne Fluke uses over obvious descriptions or tries to get too creative with wording (.."when the moon turned azure"??) that just causes me to trip up and lose focus on the story.
I thought this book was particularly bad, but also because of the story line. What should have been e...more
Rating: 2.5
This was book 8 in the Hannah Swensen murder mystery series, and I obviously had to like something about them to get this far. I know it is not because of the writing. Often times Joanne Fluke uses over obvious descriptions or tries to get too creative with wording (.."when the moon turned azure"??) that just causes me to trip up and lose focus on the story.
I thought this book was particularly bad, but also because of the story line. What should have been e...more
This is the 8th Hannah Swensen murder mystery, and although they series is of somewhat variable quality, something about the fierce Minnesota winters and cozy baking backdrop keeps me going back for more.
This was one of the better murder mysteries in the series, with a fun supporting cast of movie stars and crew, and plenty going on to keep everyone busy. Although the death is shown in the prologue, it's then over half of the book before that scene actually happens in the natural chronology, mea...more
This was one of the better murder mysteries in the series, with a fun supporting cast of movie stars and crew, and plenty going on to keep everyone busy. Although the death is shown in the prologue, it's then over half of the book before that scene actually happens in the natural chronology, mea...more
The little town of Lake Eden gets caught up in a blur of excitement when a famous Hollywood director decides to film on Main Street. Local baker and amateur sleuth, Hannah Swensen finds herself drawn into the mix when an old college buddy turns out to be the film's writer. But it seems that the real drama concerns the film's director, womanizer and perfectionist, Dean Lawrence. When a murder occurs on the set, it's up to Hannah to put her best snooping skills to use and solve the mystery.
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Fun book, but not very realistic. If Eden Lake had truly been swamped by the movie folks... and one of the more famous ones was murdered, the press from all over (especially entertainment press) would have hounded the life out of everyone!
Regardless, I find Ms. Fluke's Hannah Swenson books like their titles - sweet, tasty little treats that make you crave the next one, even if they are empty calories. The mysteries aren't ever too difficult to solve. But the main characters and the town are cozy...more
Regardless, I find Ms. Fluke's Hannah Swenson books like their titles - sweet, tasty little treats that make you crave the next one, even if they are empty calories. The mysteries aren't ever too difficult to solve. But the main characters and the town are cozy...more
Come on, Joanne! Mike is a slut, Norman is everything a woman could possibly want, and this is what you do? Sigh. I give up. You make Hannah look like some kind of nasty tease. Norman needs to go find a woman who won't lead him around by the nose and then go chasing off after some pretty boy who has told her more than once that his job is more important than her! No more, Joanne - I didn't finish this one - - and I am really disappointed. Not only is Hannah such a screw-up that she not only teas...more
Hooray! I've found another not scary, not gorey, no profanity, no-brainer mystery series to work on for awhile. I've seen these books at the library for quite a long time, but haven't bothered to give them a try. Our garden had a bounetous harvest of rhubarb, of all things, this year. My friend, Michelle, gave me the recipe for a rhubarb cake that was her mother's family recipe. She told me that her mom's recipe was published in Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook. Joanne Fluke needed rhubarb reci...more
Fun, fast, easy read. I really enjoyed this book. The writing is simple and not real deep or intense the way some murder mysteries I read are, but it was an enjoyable read. I haven't read any other books in this series, because it was picked for book club, though I usually prefer to read series in their exact order. However, the author did a great job of providing enough details about the main, recurring characters that I didn't feel lost, although the little entourage of suitors Hannah has lead...more
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A major movie is being filmed in Lake Eden. Hannah is given the task of making a cherry cheesecake each day for the movie's director. Many of the townspeople are acting as extras in the movie, and Granny's Attic is being used as a set for a suicide scene. The director is showing the male star how he wants him to play a scene, and while holding the gun to his head, kills himself - someone has switched the fake gun for a real one. This time there are lots of witnesses to the crime.
Hannah has a thi...more
Hannah has a thi...more
Probably 3 1/2 stars for this book. This was the first book in the series I had read (even though it is number 8...) WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE DIETING....This book is 4 or 5 stars fun, but it took half the book to find the mystery and then it was predictable. I almost stopped listening after the first chapter because the premise that a woman could be proposed to by two different men on the same day seemed a little fantastic. If you can get past that, and aren't looking for someth...more
Mar 17, 2009
Marge
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who like cozies!
Shelves:
books-read-in-2009
Cherry Cheesecake Murder was a really interesting mystery. Not only were you enjoying a good mystery with a well-loved character, but you were learning bits & pieces of how a movie in made, and who all those people are in the credits at the end. Great twist at the end. Hannah always gets her man. In this story she had her regular two, Norman & Mike, plus Ross, her college friend turned movie producer, romancing her. Even that doesn't stop her from figuring out who the killer is & cat...more
I just finished this. I needed some light escape reading because I'm up to my eyeballs in working on Prop 8, and there's too much drama and stress with the election and economy. So I recommend hiding in a fluffy mystery about a cookie baker.
It's a cop-out, but the Hannah Swensen mysteries really only need a lump review:
For some reason, I keep reading these when they show up at the library. I don't know why. Do I enjoy them? Sure. They're trashy murder mysteries that don't always make sense. I can huff at them in irritation when the main character does, or thinks, something especially stupid. They involve recipes.
Actually, the books are formulaic enough that they themselves were written by recipe.
Yes, I will keep reading them, assum...more
For some reason, I keep reading these when they show up at the library. I don't know why. Do I enjoy them? Sure. They're trashy murder mysteries that don't always make sense. I can huff at them in irritation when the main character does, or thinks, something especially stupid. They involve recipes.
Actually, the books are formulaic enough that they themselves were written by recipe.
Yes, I will keep reading them, assum...more
So, I don't know if I was wiped out from reading the last book, or if this book was just really bad, but I could not get into it. I've liked some of other stuff by this author, but actually, I think her work is getting worse as time goes by. The mystery in this one doesn't even start until about 200 pages into the book. I forgot I was even reading a mystery until some action finally happened. And the main character has 3 guys who are smitten with her. Two of which asked her to marry him. Does th...more
This was a fun, easy read, and there was a good twist to the mystery. But the thing I liked best were the recipes! Sinfully delicious!
I liked this one. I think this series is best when the whole group works together. I loved that you got to see Mike in his role of detective more than just the occasional reference to something he's done. I also like that he was willing to work with Hannah a little bit. I would love for them to actually work on a case together. and have him go along Hannah. Minus the B&E of course...
For those of you that are looking specifically for a murder mystery, this isn't really a good book to pick up...more
For those of you that are looking specifically for a murder mystery, this isn't really a good book to pick up...more
Oct 27, 2009
LaSchelle
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to LaSchelle by:
Teri
This is probably my favorite one so far. I'm not sure how realistic that Mike and Norman would be friends when they are competing for the same woman. I just can't see that happening and them being so cheerful about it in real life.
I thought this was an interesting quote by Hannah during a dicussion with Andrea:
p 144 ""'You can't be nervous and amused at the same time. They're both powerful emotions and one overrides the other. If your sense of humor kicks in, you lose your case of the nerves . ....more
I thought this was an interesting quote by Hannah during a dicussion with Andrea:
p 144 ""'You can't be nervous and amused at the same time. They're both powerful emotions and one overrides the other. If your sense of humor kicks in, you lose your case of the nerves . ....more
I found my new book treat series!
So much fun finally a book for a grown up that I can read in place of Nancy Drew (which I will still read they are like a treat you just can't resist partaking of in the evening)
I love mysteries! FLuke is so much fun to read her family of characters is fun and the plots are fun too. I haven't tried the recipes yet...
The books aren't freaky or have any gore but like a "Murder she Wrote" episode (another thing I really enjoy)
so much fun.
I love the way you get to kn...more
So much fun finally a book for a grown up that I can read in place of Nancy Drew (which I will still read they are like a treat you just can't resist partaking of in the evening)
I love mysteries! FLuke is so much fun to read her family of characters is fun and the plots are fun too. I haven't tried the recipes yet...
The books aren't freaky or have any gore but like a "Murder she Wrote" episode (another thing I really enjoy)
so much fun.
I love the way you get to kn...more
A cute, fast read that is set in small town Minnesota that revolves around the owner of a bakery. A movie crew arrives to shoot a feature film in this small town. The producer turns out to be an old college friend and a light romance ensues. Our heroine also has to resolve TWO marriage proposals from professional townsmen. Meanwhile the director is murdered when the prop gun is switch out for a real revolver. It was fun and a good way to kill a day or two. The romantic aspect does not interfere...more
This is another in the series of culinary mysteries by Joanne Fluke. The characters in these books are starting to be old friends to me by now. I enjoy the recipes and would like to try some but I am already battling my weight. The main character, Hannah, should be 300 pounds with all the sweets she eats. She is always saying how eating chocolate will make you feel better - that is probably true except for when you get on the scale.
I would give this a 3 1/2 star rating if that were possible. I...more
I would give this a 3 1/2 star rating if that were possible. I...more
The structure of this book was interesting. The murder would happen halfway through, so a prologue showing the incident from the victim's view was written. The book has some heart and it won me over gradually. I was prepared to rate it 3 stars. But the last few pages undid all that goodwill. I'm always a sucker for an unorthodox climax. However that Dolores character not only ruined the mood for me but reminded me of the insufferable antics of that cat that I'd forgotten. I'm taking a hiatus fr...more
Mystery stories intruding on a cookbook are expected to be largely fluff, but this one seems even fluffier than the others I've read in the series. It was quite obvious right from the murder scene who did it, which makes the remainder of the investigation somewhat boring. It's an OK read if you just want to keep up with the characters in Eden Lake, MN. The recipes I've tried from other books are good, so I would guess these are too. If you're looking for a good or even just a mysterious mystery,...more
A Hannah Swensen mystery is a delightful glimpse into life in small town Minnesota. Hannah's interaction with her family and boyfriends is humorous and comforting, and her recipes all sound delicious. Hannah and her business partner Lisa run The Cookie Jar, Hannah's pride and joy, a small bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota. A movie company films a movie in Lake Eden, and many of the town residents are thrilled to play a part. When murder is committed on the set, Hannah's natural inclination to snoop...more
Mar 30, 2011
Tasha enderby
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2011,
audio-books
This was a hard story to get into, I didn't know it was one of many in a long series. There are some series that you can jump right right into and feel like you can follow along who the main people are in the plot of the whole story and who is disposable. I do love all the descriptions and recipes this book has but I had a hard time finding the desire to get to the end. I even missed the whole crime until I was half way through the book and it was pointed out to me by my husband. This is not a g...more
Joanne Fluke's Cherry Cheesecake Murder is the eigth book in the series and is set up differently from the seven previous installments.
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This book really makes me dislike Hannah. She's a pompous ass. There is apparently nothing she can't cook and even though she is constantly described as being plump with frizzy red hair, she is the femme fatale of her sleepy little Minnesotan town.
This book, Hannah decides which marriage proposal she will accept. Being the condescending twit that she is, she is put out that someone had the audacity to propose to her and actually expect a response. Sheesh - seriously? In the ultimate 'fence-sitti...more
This book, Hannah decides which marriage proposal she will accept. Being the condescending twit that she is, she is put out that someone had the audacity to propose to her and actually expect a response. Sheesh - seriously? In the ultimate 'fence-sitti...more
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Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke grew up in a small town in rural Minnesota where her neighbors were friendly, the winters were fierce, and the biggest scandal was the spotting of unidentified male undergarments on a young widow's clothesline. She insists that there really are 10,000 lakes and the mosquito is NOT the state bird.
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