Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson series is long-running, and as many of these long-running cozy series are, it has become very similar and somewhat tired. But, having said that, I enjoyed this book a bit more than the last few. As usual, the recipes look fabulous, and I like the addition of Hannah's sister Michelle. They make an interesting duo because they are very similar in their tastes and interests. And we actually see some movement in Hannah's relationship with her dentist friend Norman. So, no, this book wasn't a waste of time, and the plot was somewhat interesting. I enjoyed the secret identities revealed aspect and I liked the interaction between Hannah and her friends. It's almost like visiting a fondly remembered old hometown where everyone appears to be familiar, and it's fun to catch up with the people that you knew a long time ago. Hannah and her crew are like that for me - fondly remembered friends.