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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder

(Hannah Swensen #27)

Joanne Fluke (Goodreads Author)

3.52 · Rating details · 2,229 ratings · 455 reviews

This fun new story from the Queen of Culinary Cozies is just the indulgence you need this winter! Cozy mystery fans know that a trip to The Cookie Jar—Hannah Swensen’s famous bakery—will always result in a delightfully page-turning whodunit…

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!

Spring has sprung in Lake Eden, Minnesota, but Hannah Swensen doesn’t have time to stop and sm ...more

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Dec 03, 2020 Tina rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-books, netgalley-2021, arc-copy, read-in-2021, series, cozy-mystery

This is a cozy mystery, and this is the 27th book in the Hannah Swensen series. I have to say the mystery in this book was not front and center, but the food, cooking, and talking about food was the front and center thing in this book. Honestly, I just got sick about hearing about food so much when I was reading this book. There was some cool recipes in this book. If you want a story talking about food with recipes then this is the book for you. I just wanted so much more from this book. I was k ...more

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Dec 09, 2020 James rated it really liked it

Shelves: 3-multi-book-series, 1-fiction, 7-netgalley

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is the 27th book in the Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series. I know what you're thinking... 27 books in the same series? But wait... 4 or 5 have been made into TV movies, several short stories with other authors have also been included in anthologies, and there are tons of products and services associated with this collection. It's quite huge, and I am a fan, even if the mysteries are on the lighter side. It's all about the town of Lake Eden and what Minnesota brings t Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is the 27th book in the Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series. I know what you're thinking... 27 books in the same series? But wait... 4 or 5 have been made into TV movies, several short stories with other authors have also been included in anthologies, and there are tons of products and services associated with this collection. It's quite huge, and I am a fan, even if the mysteries are on the lighter side. It's all about the town of Lake Eden and what Minnesota brings to the table.

Hannah is mid-30s, single (and dating 3 different men, depending on the book), and runs a bakery and coffee shop. She's smart, headstrong, and independent. Innocent too... no canoodling before marriage, support your neighbors, never lie! She's also very simple and easy-going, and the context of the series is truly more like the 1950s. Some might find this problematic. I do not (only because I get what's happening and focus on different aspects). The author very clearly is commenting on a different time and style, and the behavior of many of the men in the book, even some of the women, is not meant to say how things should be or to help promote something that isn't equal and fair.

Sure, it grates on my nerves when Hannah talks about losing weight to be more attractive. Sure, I can't stand when Mike treats her like his personal cook or maid. When you look past that, you have a truly remarkable set of characters and imagination that a woman has built over three decades.
I feel like home in this series because I know exactly how Hannah will react in every situation. I learn new desserts to make. And I have a relaxing 90-minute read. This series is not for everyone. And in the middle it wandered too far. It's back, and stronger than the last few books.

Half the content is still recipes and conversations that take 5 pages when it's really just "How are you today?" and "Good, thanks. Now, about that murder..." But it sets the tone, so I enjoy it. In this one, the mayor is killed. He's been around for 20+ books. We've heard about his affairs. We've seen his rudeness. We've wanted to clobber him ourselves. Now, some one did. Was it Andrea, Hannah's sister who had a public right with him hours earlier? Or his own family who tired of his ways? Or someone else we haven't heard about yet?

If you enjoy the series, this will give you some closure on a few areas. I can't imagine the author will write too many more, but I will keep reading them and will be very sad when they end. Ah, Hannah, the perfect best friend, I suspect. ...more

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Feb 22, 2021 Kim rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley-reviews

Triple chocolate cheesecake sounds yummy right? But once again we are served up a lame platter of silly sausages instead of a tasty treat.

The book opens with Andrea complaining directly to the Mayor about her husband Bill's job as town Sheriff. Why Bill can't stand up for himself who knows. Not me.

1. Our first wtf from the book comes from Terry the Mayor's assistant who tells Hannah "Bruce [the Mayor's nephew is a real menace on the road when he gets a snootful." yes a snootful. Who is saying ...more

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Dec 03, 2020 Lisa Morin rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite, favorite-female-protagonist, pet-lovers, cats, coffee, cookies, cozy-mystery-top-100, favorite-author, duo-detectives, favorite-cozy-mysteries

As a fan of this series, I’m always anxious to read another book.
While I thought the story itself was good, I have to say, this book is too much.
I mean honestly, Andrea is how old and she’s still acting like a child. I got very tired of hearing about the whippersnapper cookies, I mean ok, it’s a fun cookie, but this was really over the top.
I was also annoyed with Hannah and Norman. Kiss and get together or just move on already. You can only drag this on for so long before a reader like myself ...more

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Jan 23, 2021 fleurette rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy-mystery, netgalley, 2021-netgalley

I've heard a lot of good things about this author and this series, and I am grateful to Kensington Books for the opportunity to read an ARC. Unfortunately, this style of writing did not work for me at all. This book is okay, but I thought it would be my new favorite series.

This style of writing is not exactly for me. I fully appreciate the concept of combining a mystery with a bunch of recipes. This idea revolutionized the genre of cozy mystery. I've seen similar things in other books, apparentl I've heard a lot of good things about this author and this series, and I am grateful to Kensington Books for the opportunity to read an ARC. Unfortunately, this style of writing did not work for me at all. This book is okay, but I thought it would be my new favorite series.

This style of writing is not exactly for me. I fully appreciate the concept of combining a mystery with a bunch of recipes. This idea revolutionized the genre of cozy mystery. I've seen similar things in other books, apparently inspired by this series. I find this combination very interesting and innovative. Unfortunately, it didn't work out very well in this book. At times it seemed to me that I was reading a cookbook with an added plot. I think this is due to the author's attempts to put too many food related scenes into this book. Sometimes it resembles bizarre product placement. But neither did the general writing style work for me. I found too many awkward dialogs that sound unnatural and scenes that add nothing to the plot and work only as a filler.

I'm afraid this book is just too simple for me. The mystery idea itself had a lot of potential, but it was not used. Also because the stakes were not high at any time. I wish Hannah would have to find a murderer to clear her sister Andrea of suspicion. That would add a little thrill. I prefer more complicated stories and I think that it can also be achieved in cozy mystery. Here, to put it simply, if someone is a suspect, s/he is a murderer. I solved this case too quickly. The murderer turned out to be a person whom I began to suspect quite early and for reasons I also predicted.

I think if I had read the previous books, it would have been much easier for me. Most of all, I would feel attached to the characters and scenes that seemed redundant to me when I read this book, I would probably find cute. Fans of the series will be glad to see more of the ordinary life of their favorite characters. For me, this was unfortunately not enough to give them the necessary depth.

I think I'll try to read the first book in this series before finally deciding if this author is for me. This is a book more for fans of the series. If you are new to it as I am, this is not the best point to start. Although I will consider making one of the recipes.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Dec 12, 2020 Courtney rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC!

Hannah and her family are back at it again! Bill just recently got in an altercation with the Mayor of their town and he now has it out for him. Hannah's sister Andrea goes to soften the blow and try to talk some sense into Mayor Bascomb, but it doesn't go well...at all. As a form of apology Andrea brings over some of Hannah's amazing triple chocolate cheesecake, sure to make anyone feel better. However, Andrea finds the mayor dead, face down ...more

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Feb 19, 2021 Dawn Michelle rated it did not like it

Shelves: already-own, free-book, cozy-mystery-read, kindle-read, netgalley, books-i-will-never-read-again, books-read-in-2021, 2021-cruisin-through-cozies

Sigh.
To start, I was actually looking forward to this one; we were back in the present time and now we can see Hannah moving forward after the whole debacle with hewhomustotbenamed. ALLLLLLL good things IMO. If only it was as easy as writing that sentence was.

I have read all of the Hannah Swensen books. Even the short stories. I have spent good money on these books. I read ALL the crappy books that were there for awhile [featuring hewhomustnotbenamed and some of the most ridiculous storylines ...more

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Dec 08, 2020 Kathy rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle

Thank you Kensington Publishers and NetGalley for the chance to read this book.. However, I did not care much for it. In any of these books about Hannah and her friends that I read, it seems that all they do is sit around, eat cookies or dinner and drink coffee, 24/7. Every other paragraph states that someone will put the coffee on. And do these people even have jobs? How are they able to just drop by the Cookie Jar constantly? In this book, I also did not like the converstations between Hannah' ...more

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Dec 20, 2020 Juli rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-review-copies-2020

I eagerly await the new Hannah Swensen cozy mystery each year. I have been faithfully reading this series ever since the first book came out in 2000. This series wasn't the very first culinary cozy series...but close to it. The plots aren't complex....the characters talk a lot about food....and recipes take up a lot of the pages...but for me Hannah Swensen books are a tradition. I love this series, and I will keep reading each book as quickly as Joanne Fluke can churn them out until it comes to I eagerly await the new Hannah Swensen cozy mystery each year. I have been faithfully reading this series ever since the first book came out in 2000. This series wasn't the very first culinary cozy series...but close to it. The plots aren't complex....the characters talk a lot about food....and recipes take up a lot of the pages...but for me Hannah Swensen books are a tradition. I love this series, and I will keep reading each book as quickly as Joanne Fluke can churn them out until it comes to a close. I love the characters (except for one that shall remain unnamed to not give spoilers for new readers.....but any reader who has read most of the books knows who I am referring to. Ugh)

This time, Hannah's sister Andrea is incredibly upset with Lake Eden's mayor. When the man turns up dead soon after, Hannah is on the case to find out who could have been mad enough to kill. Turns out the list of suspects is rather long. The mayor was a bit of a jerk. Hannah and her crew get to work to discover the culprit.

I enjoyed this book...just as I enjoy every Hannah book. The mystery was a bit light in this one, but still interesting. The characters spent most of their time discussing cookies and kitchen tips with a bit of time left for sleuthing. The ending seemed almost abrupt. I wish there had been just a bit more mystery and a bit more character development for the Lake Eden crew in this one....but the story was entertaining and fun to read. It was a quick read...I finished in under 2 hours, mostly because I don't fully read through all the recipes. I only read ones I might actually try out. My husband is diabetic, so I skip all the dessert recipes. :)

An enjoyable visit to Lake Eden. Not much mystery...but enough to keep me reading. And unless Joanne Fluke surprises me with a short story or visit to Lake Eden before next Christmas, that's my Hannah fix until the holiday season 2021. The tradition will continue!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Kensington. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.** ...more

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Jan 26, 2021 Susan Johnson rated it liked it · review of another edition

What I like best about these books are the recipes. I save all the books because I am sure I am going to make them. I've never done it but there's always hope. Set In Minnesota the recipes are very accessible and include ingredients like canned soup and Cool Whip. They're not particularly healthy but they are comfort food.

Swensen owns a cookie store and I have never been able to figure out how she makes a living at it. It's a small town and she has employees and spends most of her time visiti ...more

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Dec 20, 2020 Lorraine rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy, mystery, 2020, netgalley, joanne-fluke

Finally, another post-Ross novel. Hannah is living at Norman's house with her cat as Moishe was so traumatized in the earlier events, he doesn't want to return to the condo. Norman is happy to have Hannah with him (of course). Andrea's husband, Bill (the chief of police), stops a drunk driver. It's the mayor's nephew, and the mayor wants him released with just a slap on the wrist. He threatens to fire Bill. Andrea, Hannah's sister, goes to meet the mayor to ask him to re-consider but his rudenes ...more

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Feb 22, 2021 Bridget rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley-arc, series, mystery, peach-vanilla, cosy-reads

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder is the 27th book in the Hannah Swensen Mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I picked up this series with Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (book 24) and I also thoroughly enjoyed book 25, Coconut Layer Cake Murder as well as book 26, Christmas Cupcake Murder.

In Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder Hannah Swensen, the owner of 'The Cookie Jar', is busy working through her enormous Easter order list. She also has to find the time to prepare a festive meal for a dinner party ta Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder is the 27th book in the Hannah Swensen Mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I picked up this series with Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (book 24) and I also thoroughly enjoyed book 25, Coconut Layer Cake Murder as well as book 26, Christmas Cupcake Murder.

In Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder Hannah Swensen, the owner of 'The Cookie Jar', is busy working through her enormous Easter order list. She also has to find the time to prepare a festive meal for a dinner party taking place at her mum, Delores' penthouse. In the midst of all of this, Hannah’s older sister Andrea gets added to the suspect list after Mayor Bascomb is found murdered in his office. She was seen arguing with him in attempts to dissuade him from trying to punish her husband, Bill the Sheriff, after he arrested the mayor’s spoiled, drunk nephew Bruce, instead of figuring out a way to let him off.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder was an extremely intriguing tale that included a variety of recipes, many of the treats with an Easter theme and I'm particularly keen to try the Butterscotch Marshmallow Bar Cookies and the Tropical Vacation Bundt Cake! Hannah was delighted to be asked to help with the crime investigation whereas normally her involvement would be considered by the police force to be unwelcome. I thoroughly enjoyed being back with the Lake Eden crowd. Unravelling the mystery in the pockets of Hannah was lots of fun and I welcomed the comfortable pace. In common with the other novels I've read in this series, a lot of cake eating takes place, particularly cheesecake (one of my favourites!) and family and friends regularly get together for champagne drinks, with numerous comedic scenes. Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder is a highly recommended five star read and a fabulous Easter-themed story that will be of interest to many cozy readers, and I’m game to see what shenanigans Hannah and the Lake Eden rabble get into next.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley and this review is my own unbiased opinion. ...more

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Dec 03, 2020 Rachel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke is the 29th and newest addition to the wonderful Hannah Swensen Mystery series. I have read every single book and novella that comprises this amazing cozy mystery series and it almost feels like going home when I get to join the family and friends that all are a apart of Lake Eden, Minnesota. I also love seeing what new antics and recipes are being played out and served up at Hannah’s successful business, The Cookie Jar. This newest book did not Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke is the 29th and newest addition to the wonderful Hannah Swensen Mystery series. I have read every single book and novella that comprises this amazing cozy mystery series and it almost feels like going home when I get to join the family and friends that all are a apart of Lake Eden, Minnesota. I also love seeing what new antics and recipes are being played out and served up at Hannah’s successful business, The Cookie Jar. This newest book did not disappoint.

In this one, Hannah’s older sister Andrea gets added to the suspect list after Mayor Bascomb is found murdered in his office later on the same day she was seen arguing with him in attempts to help dissuade him from inappropriately trying to punish her husband, Bill the Sheriff, after he rightfully arrested the mayor’s spoiled and consistently drunk nephew Bruce with his newest DUI. Bill couldn’t turn a blind eye for a blatant illegal stop and the Mayor was taking it personal. The Mayor had many enemies, so Mike and Lonnie enlist Hannah and Norman to help weed through the ever-lengthening suspect list. Will they be able to find the culprit and also clear Andrea?

I loved this book. With its Easter theme, springtime deserts, and the wonderful team of Hannah and Norman, I felt this was perfect. Hannah and Norman fit so well together and it is clear he still has feelings for her, so now she just needs to realize it all herself! I enjoyed the murder/mystery plot and the uplifting ending as well. I need to see what happens next!

My favorite desert recipe that I am determined to try will be: the Tropical Vacation Bundt Cake. I might try one without the icing and one with...not sure which will be best.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR, Instagram, and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 2/23/21. ...more

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Feb 27, 2021 Jennifer Brown rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I love this series but this one seemed a little different in writing. Hannah was in her head a lot. I enjoyed the murder and reveal though. Makes it seem more real-ish instead of unbelievable fiction. I'm not sure this book was exactly 5 star worthy, but I don't want the series to end so 5 stars it is!! ...more

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Jan 20, 2021 Rima Aiello rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book was a simple, easy read. Starting on the first page, its like visiting old friends. A nicely written mystery, every piece falling where it needs too.

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Feb 27, 2021 The Romance Book Disciple (Samantha) rated it liked it · review of another edition

I had fallen behind on this series, but wanted to pick up Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder because I had fond memories of the earlier books!

I don't often read cozy mysteries, but occasionally, I like the change of pace. My biggest struggle with this book was that the mystery part was kind of a sidebar. The story is filled with yummy sounding treats (which is GREAT), but the mystery part fell flat. To me, this is more of a foodie fiction read than a mystery.

So, if I approach this as a foodie fi ...more

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Dec 13, 2020 Elizabeth Plunkett rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Hannah Swenson Mysteries are the gold standard of cozy mysteries. I was so excited to see that another one is coming out and to have the opportunity to review an advanced copy of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder. Starting with the cover, I love the contrast between the cheesecake and the bold background. This one will look cute in stores and definitely made me want a slice of Hannah's cheesecake or several like mike!

Let's get to the murder: when Mayor Bascomb dies after a very public fight wi ...more

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Dec 22, 2020 Jen rated it liked it · review of another edition

I received a copy of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder is the 27th installment of the Hannah Swensen mystery series. In this installment, we join the characters when Andrea is having an altercation with Mayor Bascomb regarding an arrest that Bill has recently made. Their encounter turns heated and when Andrea returns later to apologize she finds Mayor Bascomb murdered. With Andrea a prime suspect in the Mayor' ...more

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Dec 11, 2020 FMSWarrior rated it liked it · review of another edition

When the Mayor is found dead in his office by Andrea, who had a fight with him and slapped him earlier in the day, Hannah is on the case. This time, since Andrea’s husband is the sheriff the team welcomes Hannah’s help since they are down a man on the case. With plenty of suspects who hated the man, Hanna and the team have a lot of ground to cover in finding the culprit.

I’m starting to wonder if the author is using ghost writers, this one, in a long standing series, read much like I wrote it…in ...more

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Jan 06, 2021 Brenda rated it it was ok · review of another edition

After twenty-seven books (and a few short stories), I am invested in this series and the characters. With that being said, this was one of the worst books in the series. Nothing happened with the characters. It was all about the mystery being solved. Readers want to know about the character's personal lives, as well as the mystery. I understand wanting to keep readers guessing about Hannah and Norman/Mike, but it's really time to just make the leap. The whole rational/suspicious mind dialogue wa ...more

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Dec 16, 2020 Lacey Harrington rated it liked it · review of another edition

I have been a long time fan and enjoyed the earlier books. As time goes on I think it maybe time to wrap up Hannah’s story. This was okay however it felt as though it was the same as the others. That said I will be making the cheesecake! I would like to see a series using another character from this one. A point of view story from one of the other characters.
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Feb 25, 2021 Mary rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021, audio-books

I love my emotional support mystery series 🥰

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Jan 03, 2021 Kim rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021-cozy-mystery

This was a quick entertaining read. You can read this as a stand-alone mystery. However, I believe the characters can be better understood if you read some of the earlier books first. The mystery is enjoyable with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing whodunit. I liked this book and the series, however, Hannah’s needs to change negativity and doubts and become the confident person she was pre-Ross.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

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Feb 08, 2021 Nancy Baker rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I have read all 27 books in this series and enjoy the recipes and the murder mystery. In this edition there is also a lot of talk about food as in the chapter when there was way to much talking about who had a piece of cheesecake, wanted a piece, would eat more than one piece etc. That lasted through most of the chapter. Another thing that bothered me was Hannah's internal dialogue. The reader is told the rational part of Hannah's mind thought something and then told the suspicious side thought ...more

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Jan 06, 2021 Lisa | Lady_Logomancer rated it liked it · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for this review copy in exchange for an honest review.

What I liked about this book:

Hannah Swensen is one of my forever favorite characters ever. I live in a small town in Minnesota, and to have a bakery/coffee shop would be a dream come true. I will always love the feisty intelligent, red haired Hannah!

The amount of coffee consumed and cookies and desserts devoured in this book reminds me so much of my Scandinavian upbringing, the nostalgia is most we Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for this review copy in exchange for an honest review.

What I liked about this book:

Hannah Swensen is one of my forever favorite characters ever. I live in a small town in Minnesota, and to have a bakery/coffee shop would be a dream come true. I will always love the feisty intelligent, red haired Hannah!

The amount of coffee consumed and cookies and desserts devoured in this book reminds me so much of my Scandinavian upbringing, the nostalgia is most welcome.

Hannah is perpetually stuck in about 2005? I don’t mind that nothing ever changes from her Suburban to the technology that no one seems to ever upgrade. I find it charming.

The recipes! I have never failed to enjoy a recipe put into one of JoAnne’s books. Although, I do worry for a Hannah’s business a bit because I see “we’ll test this new recipe on the customers tomorrow” about every other chapter. 😬

The murders still surprise me, even though these cozy mysteries are not meant to be too difficult to follow they are still enough of a challenge to entertain.

What didn’t work as well for me:

I have read almost every one of the books in this series so I feel like I am qualified to say that sometimes I wonder if JoAnne is still writing these herself? The dialog in this book is really difficult to read. It’s stilted, and so shallow. There used to be so much more depth than Hannah and Norman spending a paragraph arguing which of them is “nicer”. More than Hannah and Michelle politely asking each other to get plates and tinfoil and some plastic wrap. Something is amiss, it just doesn’t feel like the same Hannah I met in The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, or my favorite: Peach Cobbler Murder.

Spoiler? Kinda? Hannah’s refusal to be in a relationship with Norman after literally being on again off again for 27 books is getting disturbing. They designed a house together and she’s living there for pete’s sake. At this point Hannah is literally looking like an emotionally abusive person clinging to Norman’s good deeds but giving nothing in return.

Overall, I haven’t loved the last 3 or so books I this series, I am hoping it’s just a bit of a slump because I honestly recommend these books to everyone who asks about Cozy Mysteries. I hope to see Hannah make a triumphant return to form in the next book. ...more

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Feb 23, 2021 Colleen Criswell rated it it was ok

I have read all of these books in the last month. This book felt different than the last handful. Makes me wonder if there is a ghost writer. Recipes feel just tossed in. Not much in the way of mystery at all, more talk about food. Hannah is still as wispy-washy as ever. Wasn’t a fan of the inner dialogue and her inner dialogue being in first person. Is she worried she will forget her name? Also is Norman worried he is forgetting her name too because it seemed with every bit of dialogue he used ...more

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Feb 01, 2021 Christine rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: clean-cozy

It’s almost Easter, and Hannah Swensen is busy getting ready to fulfill the many orders that have been received at her Lake Eden, Minnesota bakery. Hannah loves her business but nothing is more important to her than her close friends and family. Therefore, Hannah drops everything when her sister Andrea calls her in a panic. Andrea has returned to Mayor Bascomb’s office to apologize after a heated argument, but finds his dead body. Andrea becomes one of the top suspects in the case, so it’s up to It’s almost Easter, and Hannah Swensen is busy getting ready to fulfill the many orders that have been received at her Lake Eden, Minnesota bakery. Hannah loves her business but nothing is more important to her than her close friends and family. Therefore, Hannah drops everything when her sister Andrea calls her in a panic. Andrea has returned to Mayor Bascomb’s office to apologize after a heated argument, but finds his dead body. Andrea becomes one of the top suspects in the case, so it’s up to Hannah to find out who really killed the cantankerous politician and prevent her sister from going to jail for a crime she didn’t commit.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I have such affection for this series. I like the setting and most of the main characters. The plot of this book is very interesting and when Hannah is questioning witnesses and potential suspects in the murder, I really enjoyed it. I also like that there are some scenes of Hannah working at The Cookie Jar instead of just saying she owns a bakery/coffee shop to add to the atmosphere of the book. However, there isn’t a lot of substance to the book. There are so many scenes of Hannah talking about recipes she’s going to try and then the recipes themselves, that there isn’t a lot of the book dedicated to the actual plot. There is so much filler in the book and the dialogue in this book is so stilted and unnatural especially between Hannah and her mom, sisters, and long-time friends and it takes away from the story. It’s better when she’s gathering evidence or talking about the case. Another unfortunate device used in this book is Hannah’s internal dialogue between the rational and the suspicious parts of her mind. If this were done a couple of times to show that Hannah is starting to recognize what a great guy Norman is but is finding it hard to trust herself after the debacle with Ross. However, this happens over and over throughout the book on a variety of subjects and starts getting silly and distracting.

I don’t want to give up on this series since I’ve been following it for a long time. It is a quick, clean, cozy mystery with some touching moments and interesting amateur sleuthing. However, I would recommend readers new to the series start with the books earlier in the series that had more content with stories that flowed better. I have hopes that the quality of these books goes back to what it used to be with more detailed stories and less filler. I also hope Hannah is able to quickly heal from her past heartache and find happiness in the romance department.

I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Kensington Books. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased. This review will also appear on Smitten Review Site and Blog. ...more

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Feb 08, 2021 Christine rated it liked it · review of another edition

This is the twenty seventh book in the Hannah Swenson series. Hannah's sister, Andrea is having an argument with Mayor Bascomb that ends with her slapping him out of his chair. She later regrets her actions and goes to apologize with a piece of Hannah's triple chocolate cheesecake but finds him dead in his office. Hannah sets out to investigate. The mystery was okay. I don't feel like there was a lot of sleuthing going on and they were just handed clues. I liked the interactions between Hannah a ...more

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Feb 25, 2021 Annie Badgley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy-corner

As silly as these books are, I love them.. I will read them over and over and watch the movies over and over..

This new installation is just a good as the others. Fun, light, and engaging.. what more could you ask for during a global pandemic?

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Feb 26, 2021 Cheryl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Another good mystery with recipes. I like how detailed the recipes are with lots of hints. I doubt I would ever make any of them since they seem to have so many steps.

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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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“THREE CHEESE BACON BALL (This is a no-bake recipe.) Ingredients: 2 and ½ cups crumbled bacon (I used Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon)
8 ounces brick cream cheese, softened (I used Philadelphia in the silver package)
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
8 ounces finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 drops hot sauce (I used Slap Ya Mama)” — 0 likes

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