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Chocolate Centered Mystery #11
Hot Chocolate and Homicide
It is almost Valentine’s Day and Charlotte and Ally are frantically trying to fill chocolate orders for the special day. Their hot chocolate gift packs are flying out the door and they couldn’t be happier.
But then the local dairy farm owner lands up dead. Charlotte and Ally cannot resist a good mystery and decide to do some snooping of their own. But with the suspects piling up they realize they might have bitten off more than they can chew.
Will Charlotte and Ally be able to find the killer before they land up in hot water?
Recipe Included: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
But then the local dairy farm owner lands up dead. Charlotte and Ally cannot resist a good mystery and decide to do some snooping of their own. But with the suspects piling up they realize they might have bitten off more than they can chew.
Will Charlotte and Ally be able to find the killer before they land up in hot water?
Recipe Included: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2018
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February 14, 2018
Hot Chocolate and Homicide is the 11th book in the Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery series by Cindy Bell. Charlotte and Ally are busy with their Valentine’s Day chocolate orders including a special candy and hot chocolate beverage package. Filling their candy orders becomes a challenge when the owner of the dairy farm that supplies milk to their shop is murdered. Who would commit such a heinous act and why? Read this well crafted cozy mystery to learn how Charlotte and Ally work together to identify the villain and the motivation behind the crime. This is a delightful series and this book is the perfect Valentine’s Day read. Enjoy it while savoring chocolates and hot chocolate! A quick, clean cozy with a surprise ending and tasty recipe.
March 28, 2018
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and who is as busy as a florist? A candy shop, specifically, “Chocolate Haven”. As Ally and her grandmother Charlotte prepare for one of the biggest days of the year, a longtime town’s person is murdered. Who is responsible? That list is long and Ally helps her boyfriend, Detective Luke elm to eliminate possible suspects.
A delicious addition to this chocolate series!!!
A delicious addition to this chocolate series!!!
May 30, 2020
Had this on my Kindle, so I unknowingly started halfway through the series. But it was okay. Not a bad read but not a great one for me either.
February 24, 2018
The Milkman and his chocolates...
Another great book in the series A Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery which could very well be read as a single read. When you take a chocolate story and add a death with as many suspects as there are motives you end up with a delicious Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery that is a spectacular read! When the Milkman purchases one to many boxes of chocolates the mystery begins to unfold. You won't want to put this book down.
I am voluntarily reviewing the book, 'Tides, Trails and Trouble' gifted to me by the Author with no obligation.
Another great book in the series A Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery which could very well be read as a single read. When you take a chocolate story and add a death with as many suspects as there are motives you end up with a delicious Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery that is a spectacular read! When the Milkman purchases one to many boxes of chocolates the mystery begins to unfold. You won't want to put this book down.
I am voluntarily reviewing the book, 'Tides, Trails and Trouble' gifted to me by the Author with no obligation.
February 27, 2018
E-Reader. Cozy Mystery
It's almost Valentine's day and Ally and Charlotte are really busy making all kinds of chocolate, hot chocolate and gift baskets.
Charlotte, Mee-maw turned over the shop to Ally. But she with Ally most days to help especially when they are busy.
A local farm owner died. It was murder.
Ally dates Like Elm who is a Police Detective. He knows Ally with the help of her Grandmother like to investigate what happened.
There are so many suspects they hardly know where start. Will they end up trouble trying find the killer.
Ally Lives in a cottage with Arnold a pot bellied pig and cat Peaches. Mee-Maw lives near by in an apartment at Freely Lakes, a retirement community.
I do not want say to much more about this book. There so many characters, danger, and possibly love.
It's a good read. Enjoy this book.
It's almost Valentine's day and Ally and Charlotte are really busy making all kinds of chocolate, hot chocolate and gift baskets.
Charlotte, Mee-maw turned over the shop to Ally. But she with Ally most days to help especially when they are busy.
A local farm owner died. It was murder.
Ally dates Like Elm who is a Police Detective. He knows Ally with the help of her Grandmother like to investigate what happened.
There are so many suspects they hardly know where start. Will they end up trouble trying find the killer.
Ally Lives in a cottage with Arnold a pot bellied pig and cat Peaches. Mee-Maw lives near by in an apartment at Freely Lakes, a retirement community.
I do not want say to much more about this book. There so many characters, danger, and possibly love.
It's a good read. Enjoy this book.
December 19, 2020
The real appeal of the Chocolate Centered Mystery series by Cindy Bell is the close relationship between Ally and her Mee-Maw Charlotte! In Hot Chocolate and Homicide, Charlotte's Chocolate Haven in Blue River is gearing up for Valentine's Day. Ally wants time alone with her detective boyfriend, Luke Elm and it will be Charlotte's first valentine's Day with Jeff! While the ladies are busy filling candy orders, they hear the news of the death of local dairy farm owner, Gladys Bloomdale. There are several possible suspects and while Luke investigates, Ally and Charlotte can't help themselves. They do what they can to figure out who "done it". This is a fun series and I like Ally's pet sidekicks Arnold and Peaches.
March 14, 2018
"Definitely A Very Entertaining Cozy Mystery"
As it is almost Valentine's Day, Charlotte and Ally are frantically filling chocolate orders at their candy shop. The gift packs are flying out the door. But soon bad news comes as a local dairy farm owner winds up dead. The two gals can't resist the investigation and do some snooping on their own. There are many suspects to the murder and their efforts might turn into bad luck. This novel is totally enjoyable and very well written. Highly recommend.
As it is almost Valentine's Day, Charlotte and Ally are frantically filling chocolate orders at their candy shop. The gift packs are flying out the door. But soon bad news comes as a local dairy farm owner winds up dead. The two gals can't resist the investigation and do some snooping on their own. There are many suspects to the murder and their efforts might turn into bad luck. This novel is totally enjoyable and very well written. Highly recommend.
September 15, 2018
Hot Chocolate and Homicide
by CindyBell
Ally and her grandmother Charlotte ran a chocolate shop together! The is a Cozy mystery with all my favourite elements in it. There is an old cottage, a cat, two very likeable characters and oh my There is a chocolate shop! Now I worked in one for a few years and I enjoyed it very much. This is a great book, unfortunately one of the people is murdered and to help her policeman boyfriend Jeff, Ally and Charlotte try to solve the murder. Cindy Bell is a great author and I truly am glad I purchased this book. The review is all my own.
by CindyBell
Ally and her grandmother Charlotte ran a chocolate shop together! The is a Cozy mystery with all my favourite elements in it. There is an old cottage, a cat, two very likeable characters and oh my There is a chocolate shop! Now I worked in one for a few years and I enjoyed it very much. This is a great book, unfortunately one of the people is murdered and to help her policeman boyfriend Jeff, Ally and Charlotte try to solve the murder. Cindy Bell is a great author and I truly am glad I purchased this book. The review is all my own.
November 24, 2021
What can be better than chocolate on Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is always a busy time at Charlotte and Ally’s chocolate shop especially with all the special orders. Their recipes require plenty of fresh milk and when the owner of the farm dies in a suspicious accident they are determined to help solve the case in spite of Luke’s concerns for their safety.
This was a fun cozy with likable characters and a good mystery for the plot. I think anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries will like it.
Valentine’s Day is always a busy time at Charlotte and Ally’s chocolate shop especially with all the special orders. Their recipes require plenty of fresh milk and when the owner of the farm dies in a suspicious accident they are determined to help solve the case in spite of Luke’s concerns for their safety.
This was a fun cozy with likable characters and a good mystery for the plot. I think anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries will like it.
February 17, 2020
Awful
I couldn't get past pg 32.
Overly dramatic. On and on with the sappy lines. Woman devalues herself allowing a man to put with first. Has her fawning all Over him. She starts out saying his insecure she feels in the relationship then she says oh, it's ok if you run off and leave me with the check at the restaurant. As she gives him a thermos of coffee. Because he's so tired.
Police don't work endlessly. They work shifts.
Sappy. Overly dramatic.
I couldn't get past pg 32.
Overly dramatic. On and on with the sappy lines. Woman devalues herself allowing a man to put with first. Has her fawning all Over him. She starts out saying his insecure she feels in the relationship then she says oh, it's ok if you run off and leave me with the check at the restaurant. As she gives him a thermos of coffee. Because he's so tired.
Police don't work endlessly. They work shifts.
Sappy. Overly dramatic.
March 8, 2020
Sweet Intent
What a fabulous way to spend your time relaxing with an amazing cozey murder mystery with caracters so diverse in in nature but bonded in the deadly drama filled with greed, lust for money and unfulfilment intreage, as well as two romances one just on the cusp of full bloom the other just budding. A tantalising read that has you melded from start to finish. Aquier a copy and start enjoying "Hot Chocolate and Homicide "as much as I have. 😮🤔🙄Kat
What a fabulous way to spend your time relaxing with an amazing cozey murder mystery with caracters so diverse in in nature but bonded in the deadly drama filled with greed, lust for money and unfulfilment intreage, as well as two romances one just on the cusp of full bloom the other just budding. A tantalising read that has you melded from start to finish. Aquier a copy and start enjoying "Hot Chocolate and Homicide "as much as I have. 😮🤔🙄Kat
March 6, 2018
Great blend of cozy and mystery
This is great read for cozy mystery fans like myself and for those wanting to try the genre. Since the heroines are of two generations at different points in life but with the same decisions facing them, the series invites readers from twenty to ninety!
This is great read for cozy mystery fans like myself and for those wanting to try the genre. Since the heroines are of two generations at different points in life but with the same decisions facing them, the series invites readers from twenty to ninety!
March 23, 2018
Very good
Great story. Love the characters. Ally and Charlotte certainly love each other. I didn't think it was the milk man or that he was having affair with Gladys. I hope that there will be future books with Ally,Charlotte , Arnold and cat in them. The pig cracks me up. Thanks again for an enjoyable story. Stay well and keep writing.
Great story. Love the characters. Ally and Charlotte certainly love each other. I didn't think it was the milk man or that he was having affair with Gladys. I hope that there will be future books with Ally,Charlotte , Arnold and cat in them. The pig cracks me up. Thanks again for an enjoyable story. Stay well and keep writing.
January 25, 2019
Breathtakingly Excellent
Another success for Cindy Bell. I love the characters, Allie and Mee-Maw, and the chocolate shop. The surprise murder of a long-time resident leads Allie, her Mee-Maw, and her sweetheart, Detective Like on a fast-paced and exciting, sometimes frightening investigation. Read it. You'll love it too.
Another success for Cindy Bell. I love the characters, Allie and Mee-Maw, and the chocolate shop. The surprise murder of a long-time resident leads Allie, her Mee-Maw, and her sweetheart, Detective Like on a fast-paced and exciting, sometimes frightening investigation. Read it. You'll love it too.
March 17, 2019
Chocolates and murder
Ally and her grandmother own a chocolate shop. When a community member is murdered they can't help but investigate and try to solve it even though ally's boyfriend the sheriff tells them not to get involved. A few adventures, twists and turns and some chocolates later the mystery is solved.
Ally and her grandmother own a chocolate shop. When a community member is murdered they can't help but investigate and try to solve it even though ally's boyfriend the sheriff tells them not to get involved. A few adventures, twists and turns and some chocolates later the mystery is solved.
March 31, 2020
Charlotte and Ally are great sleuths
This was an edge of the seat mystery! Poor Luke and a Jeff could never keep up with Charlotte and Ally! Loved the ins and and outs of the small town and the gossipy old ladies! Valentine’s Day will never be the same! Good read. Get a cup of chocolate and enjoy the read!
This was an edge of the seat mystery! Poor Luke and a Jeff could never keep up with Charlotte and Ally! Loved the ins and and outs of the small town and the gossipy old ladies! Valentine’s Day will never be the same! Good read. Get a cup of chocolate and enjoy the read!
February 25, 2022
Hot chocolate
Valentine's Day is near and Ally and Charlotte are very busy making chocolate for gifts. Ally came up with idea of making hot chocolate in flavors to match the chocolates. Gladys is kill in an accident on one of her daisy's bikes. Ally and Charlotte wonder if it was an accident when it is discovered the brake line was cut.
Valentine's Day is near and Ally and Charlotte are very busy making chocolate for gifts. Ally came up with idea of making hot chocolate in flavors to match the chocolates. Gladys is kill in an accident on one of her daisy's bikes. Ally and Charlotte wonder if it was an accident when it is discovered the brake line was cut.
February 19, 2018
Great read
Book 11 and I still can't wait for the next one I love Ally And Charlotte if you love a great cozy with characters you will want to know and a story that will keep you turning the page then Cindy Bells books are a must readc
Book 11 and I still can't wait for the next one I love Ally And Charlotte if you love a great cozy with characters you will want to know and a story that will keep you turning the page then Cindy Bells books are a must readc
March 11, 2018
Loved it
This, as all the books by Cindy Bell I've read, was such an easy enjoyable read. I love the relationships between Ally and Luke❤, Mee-Maw and Ally as well as Mee-Maw and Jeff and can't wait to see what's next for them all.
This, as all the books by Cindy Bell I've read, was such an easy enjoyable read. I love the relationships between Ally and Luke❤, Mee-Maw and Ally as well as Mee-Maw and Jeff and can't wait to see what's next for them all.
March 14, 2018
Great story.....
I enjoyed this story of adventure and suspense, the author did not let the readers get a hint of what she was doing with her characters. I was completely at a loss as to who did it till the murder confessed. Nice job Ms Cindy!
I enjoyed this story of adventure and suspense, the author did not let the readers get a hint of what she was doing with her characters. I was completely at a loss as to who did it till the murder confessed. Nice job Ms Cindy!
March 30, 2018
Another Good Mystery
I enjoyed this latest Chocolate Centered mystery with engaging characters plus a yummy storyline.
There are plenty twists and turns.
This is a must read for cozy mystery fans.
I enjoyed this latest Chocolate Centered mystery with engaging characters plus a yummy storyline.
There are plenty twists and turns.
This is a must read for cozy mystery fans.
June 11, 2018
Valentine's Day - who knew it could be quite so perilous. Things are really hopping in Chocolate Heaven when murder strikes. Follow the leads along with Charlotte and Ally to see if you can solve the mystery before they do. This is a cozy mystery you'll definitely enjoy!
September 5, 2018
Love is murder
Once I start reading I can't wait to see who dun it. Was a little surprised by the ending. Left you hanging on one of the suspects and what they did. Hope to see one of the characters in the next book.
Once I start reading I can't wait to see who dun it. Was a little surprised by the ending. Left you hanging on one of the suspects and what they did. Hope to see one of the characters in the next book.
March 17, 2020
Fun little book.
I gave it a 4 because it was a woman and her mee-maw. I have a soft spot for grammies. The book is very predictable and so small town orientated that it is a fast read.
I gave it a 4 because it was a woman and her mee-maw. I have a soft spot for grammies. The book is very predictable and so small town orientated that it is a fast read.
April 9, 2020
Banal
Charlotte 's and Allie's relationship is sweet. Their relationships with their beaux is sweet. They own a chocolate shop...sweet. The mystery is not at all gripping, and the real surprise ending is that Peaches and/or Arnold were not the heroes.
Charlotte 's and Allie's relationship is sweet. Their relationships with their beaux is sweet. They own a chocolate shop...sweet. The mystery is not at all gripping, and the real surprise ending is that Peaches and/or Arnold were not the heroes.
July 12, 2023
Cindy Bell never disappoints
These cozy mysteries are about perfect, just like all of her books. I am a big fan and have read most of her books. I know if she is the author it will be good
These cozy mysteries are about perfect, just like all of her books. I am a big fan and have read most of her books. I know if she is the author it will be good
February 22, 2025
This was repetitive and annoying, with the revelation of the murderer not something that really fitted with the rest of the story. Nothing I had read had led me to think that particular character was the murderer, which I think is cheating on the part of the author.
February 11, 2018
nice read
I really enjoyed this book, surprised at the ending, thought someone else was the culprit. I am going to make the cupcakes, they sound delicious.
I really enjoyed this book, surprised at the ending, thought someone else was the culprit. I am going to make the cupcakes, they sound delicious.
May 26, 2018
Great
Charlotte and Ally are trying to solve a murder that may lead them to be the next victims. Love these quick reads.
Charlotte and Ally are trying to solve a murder that may lead them to be the next victims. Love these quick reads.
August 6, 2018
Charming
Lovely little mystery story. A bit twee. But I like that. Not too dark and brooding almost a happy murder story.
Lovely little mystery story. A bit twee. But I like that. Not too dark and brooding almost a happy murder story.
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