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In this scrumptious cozy mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke, baker Hannah Swensen is tempted by a highprofile tournament in Lake Eden that quickly turns deadly ... Embracing a sweet escape from her usual routine at The Cookie Jar, Hannah gets asked for her help in baking pastries at the local inn for a flashy fishing competition with big prizes and even bigger names. But the fun stops when she spots a runway boat on the water and, on board, the lifeless body of the event''s renowned celebrity spokesperson ... Famed TV show host Sonny Bowman wasn''t humble about his ability to reel in winning catches, and no one knew that better than his tragically overworked sidekick, Joey. Did Joey finally take bloody revenge on his pompous boss--or was Sonny killed by a jealous contestant? With goodies to bake and a mess of fresh challenges mixed into her personal life, it''s either sink or swim as Hannah joins forces with her sister, Andrea, to catch a clever culprit before another unsuspecting victim goes belly up ... Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!

A festive trio of tasty murder mysteries by three New York Times bestselling authors. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger. Murder makes a surprise visit this festive season... An irresistible collection of Christmas stories featuring baking sleuth Hannah Swensen by the master of mouth-watering murder mysteries, Joanne Fluke, plus two more holiday whodunits by US bestselling authors Laura Levine and Leslie Meier. Full to the brim with gingerbread cookies, shocking murders and ten tantalising festive recipes - this is the perfect treat for crime fans and baking enthusiasts this Christmas.

It’s Christmas in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and there’s no better way to enjoy the holidays than by cozying up to two Hannah Swensen yuletide mysteries with a plateful of goodies from The Cookie Jar bakery . . . CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say “Bah, humbug!” the actress playing Mrs. Claus exits stage left for good. As murder suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays . . . CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER Hannah’s life matches the hectic December hustle and bustle of Lake Eden when she agrees to help recreate a spectacular Christmas Ball in honor of Essie Granger, an elderly local in hospice care. But instead of poring over decadent dessert recipes, Hannah’s surprised by Essie’s secret talent for penning crime fiction. She’s even more surprised when the story turns real. It’ll be a true miracle if she can prevent another Yuletide disaster by solving a mystery as dense as a Christmas fruitcake . . . Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!

Kick back with something sweet and indulge in three bite-sized Yuletide tales too good to resist! The unstoppable bestselling cozy mystery trio Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine and Leslie Meier team up for the yummiest holiday treat of the year--a special Christmas collection featuring three delectable mysteries. Gathered in one volume for the very first time, here are three Yuletide tales of mystery, murder, and romance, featuring your favorite sleuths... The Twelve Desserts of Christmas by Joanne Fluke It''s the perfect mix of naughty and nice when two lovestruck boarding school teachers watch six kids over Christmas break. But when someone wants the cozy couple''s romance to burn out faster than a scorched fruitcake, it''s Hannah Swensen to the rescue, armed with her sleuthing skills--and twelve deliciously festive recipes... Nightmare of Elf Street by Laura Levine Aside from the mortifying costume, how bad can a gig as a mall Santa''s elf be? Jaine Austen finds out when she''s teamed up with the Santa from Hell. But things go from bad to worse when he''s found murdered on the job--and Jaine is a suspect. Now all she wants for Christmas is to find the real killer... The Christmas Thief by Leslie Meier Elizabeth Stone is ready for a white Christmas in Tinker''s Cove, Maine--until a fancy Yule ball at the Florida hotel where she works dumps snow on her plans. The sponsor''s jewels have gone missing and the police are asking about her ties to a cute mystery guest. Good thing Elizabeth''s mother, Lucy Stone, flew down to surprise her. ''Tis the season for a little investigating... Includes Luscious Holiday Recipes!

Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke dishes the next irresistible Hannah Swensen mystery, with Hannah scrambling to bring the flavors of autumn to Lake Eden, Minnesota . . . and the sweet taste of justice to an indulgent killer! As Lake Eden’s Harvest Festival sends The Cookie Jar into pumpkin spice mania, Hannah splits her focus between scrumptious treats and sharing her tiny condo with new roommates: Norman Rhodes and his cat, Cuddles. It’s an awkward but necessary solution after Norman’s dream farmhouse burned down over the summer, torched by a criminal desperately trying to conceal a terrifying secret . . . No one has a clue about the arsonist, the body found among the ruins, or the old class ring from a local high school partially melted by the flames. But when a celebration leads to the discovery of another murdered graduate, Hannah realizes someone might be seeking violent revenge against former classmates—and must whip up a last-minute plan to find out who . . . Now, with the help of her family, it’s on Hannah becomes a makeshift event planner to arrange an all-class alumni party at the school gym and tempt a vicious killer out of hiding. But if the true culprit RSVPs, can Hannah blow their cover and still live to slice another chiffon pie?

Tis the season when anything can happen . . . when passion sparks brightest . . . and miracles and magic can turn any heart toward love . . . The Christmas Stocking, Fern Michaels Philadelphia businesswoman Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors'' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has come home from California with his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected. Neither wants to give up, but when attraction turns to romance, they just might have to give in . . . The Ghost of Christmas Past, Beverly Barton Wounded Special Ops officer Mack MacKinnon doesn''t have any reason to look forward to the holidays--until he rescues pretty widow Katie Hadley from a raging blizzard. Now, in a season of miracles, he''s falling as hard and fast as the Christmas Eve snow . . . The Twelve Desserts of Christmas, Joanne Fluke Take two lovestruck teachers. Add a dollop of conspiring kids. Place in a boarding school over Christmas break. And add a little help--and eight, great recipes--from amateur sleuth Hannah Swenson, and you''ve got a romantic holiday tale that''s sweet, delicious, and definitely served warm . . . Twelve Days, Shirley Jump Of all the luck--Natalie Harris can''t believe she drew Jake Lyons as her Secret Santa pal! The dreamy hunk leaves her completely tongue-tied. But with twelve days of secret gifts, sweet notes, and steamy emails to go, she just may conquer her fear and discover something surprising under the tree . . . Treat yourself to four unforgettable tales of holiday romance filled with sugar and spice and everything nice . . .

Hannah Swenson''s new business competitor is found shot to death, and Hannah''s sometime-boyfriend may be involved.

Joanne Fluke Invites You To Celebrate The Holidays With Hannah Swensen And All The Wonderful Folks Of Lake Eden, At The Annual Cookie Exchange. . . All-New Recipes Included! It''s a picture postcard December in Minnesota, and Main Street is brimming with festive holiday decorations. Best of all, it''s time for the annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at the Community Center—catered by none other than The Cookie Jar! Gathered together for the delicious event, the Swensen clan and their friends share their favorite juicy tales of Lake Eden—and their favorite scrumptious cookie and luncheon recipes, including: Candy Cane Cookies Heavenly Eggnog Cookies Little Snowballs Merry Berry Cookies Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies Regency Ginger Snaps Norwegian Pizza Razzle Dazzle Champagne Cocktails . . . plus all the recipes from Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder to Carrot Cake Murder. Now you can bring the irresistible flavors of The Cookie Jar into your very own kitchen! "Joanne Fluke is the doyenne of deadly desserts with her deliciously popular Hannah Swensen series." —Publishers Weekly

Fans of deliciously charming, page-turning whodunits rejoice! Beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery Joanne Fluke delivers the twenty-eighth mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Mystery! In this irresistible mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke, Hannah Swensen is at the center of a lively summer fest with fun for everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota--including a cold-blooded murderer . . . The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest . . . A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end--and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah''s mother, who publicly held a grunge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair . . . Now, with her mother''s innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can''t afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who''s truly in a league of their own . . . Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!

While getting ready to judge the baking contest at the local town fair, Hannah Swensen stumbles upon the dead body of a fellow judge, along with a smashed key lime pie.

Du sucre, de la bonne humeur, et un zeste de mystère... Ravis de célébrer le 4 Juillet, jour de l''Indépendance, les habitants d''Eden Lake se préparent à faire la fête. Mais au Cookie Jar, la boutique de gâteaux d''Hannah Swensen, l''ambiance n''est pas vraiment au beau fixe. Hannah doit se mettre au régime, son chat lui en fait voir de toutes les couleurs et Norman, son prétendant, s''apprête à acheter une maison pour qu''ils s''y installent ensemble. Ce qui, pour elle, est un peu prématuré. Mais ce quotidien un peu morose va voler en éclats lors de la visite de cette maison. Au milieu des meubles anciens, notre héroïne et sa mère découvrent en effet le corps de la propriétaire, Rhonda Scharf. Et les restes d''un dîner pour deux, avec l''une des fameuses tartes au citron meringuées de chez Hannah. Qui était donc ce mystérieux visiteur, client du Cookie Jar, qui a disparu en laissant un cadavre derrière lui ? Tout le monde déconseille à la jeune femme de s''en mêler. Mais on connaît maintenant Hannah. Comment résister à une nouvelle enquête, surtout si elle commence dans sa propre boutique ? Avec plus de six millions d''exemplaires vendus dans le monde, les aventures d''Hannah sont devenues un véritable phénomène. Autant vous prévenir tout de suite : ce nouvel ouvrage est hautement addictif. Tout autant que les recettes sucrées du Cookie Jar inclues dans ses pages !

"Assassinatos & cookies de chocolate" é o primeiro e delicioso romance da série de aventura e mistério de Hannah Swensen, confeiteira de mão cheia e detetive amadora criada pela aclamada autora Joanne Fluke. Um mistério de dar água na boca, repleto de receitas saborosas, perfeito para fãs de Agatha Christie e Richard Osman. Quando o entregador Ron LaSalle, da empresa Cozy Cow Dairy, é encontrado assassinado logo atrás da cafeteria, com os famosos cookies crocantes de chocolate de Hannah espalhados ao redor, ela não tem como não se envolver. Foi talvez a última pessoa a vê-lo com vida, e ela está determinada a não deixar que seus biscoitos adquiram má reputação. Assim, Hannah sai em busca do assassino. Quem, naquela cidadezinha pacata, teria a audácia – e o motivo – para matar o entregador mais pontual com quem ela já teve o prazer de trabalhar? Porém, se não se cuidar, Hannah pode sair queimada dessa aventura...

Hannah is nervous about the upcoming trial for her involvement in a tragic accident. She''s eager to clear her name once and for all, but her troubles only double when she finds the judge bludgeoned to death with his own gavel, and Hannah is the number one suspect. Now on trial in the court of public opinion, she sets out in search of the culprit and discovers that the judge made more than a few enemies during his career. With time running out, Hannah will have to whip up her most clever recipe yet to find a killer more elusive than the perfect brownie.

When bakery owner and sleuth Hannah Swensen discovers the body of Sheriff Grant behind the high school where she is teaching her cooking class, she must prove the innocence of the prime suspect, her brother-in-law Bill.

Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and boutique bake store proprietor extraordinaire, is judging a dessert contest when fellow judge Coach Boyd Watson is found dead, face down in a delicate confection no less.

Hannah Swensen''s supplies are delivered daily by Ron LaSalle, whom she often passes on her way to work. On this fateful day, Ron''s truck is soon parked behind the store, but he fails to reappear. When Hannah finds him seated in the truck, the window open, a bullet through his chest, she is inspired to work her way through the townspeople, looking for a motive for Ron''s death, even as she manfully resists her widowed mothers attempts to find her a husband.

Everyone is delighted when Lisa''s long-lost Uncle Gus makes a surprise appearance at the family reunion, but the next day he turns up dead.