Mystery
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Pink Lemonade Cake Murder: A Delightful & Irresistible Culinary Cozy Mystery with Recipes (A Hannah Swensen Mystery)
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!
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!
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!
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Mystery Series
"The mystery is page-turning AND the bakery treats are mouthwatering." -Jules Herbert, B&N ReadsonCaramel Pecan Roll Murder
"A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes, and time spent with Hannah's beloved fan-favorite cat, Moishe…Fluke reinforces her place as the queen of culinary cozies." -Publishers Weeklyon Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"Naturally, there are suspects aplenty, but Hannah wants to make sure the Lake Eden police find the right one. Will her investigation place the plucky baker in danger? You betcha." -Kirkus Reviews on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"Fluke's fans call her ‘the queen of culinary capers'-and her stories have shown me just how cozy mysteries can be when food
is at the heart of them." -Bon Appetit
"Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy the baking frame, the delicious-sounding recipes interspersed throughout the story." -Booklist on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"The coziest cozies remain those by Joanne Fluke." -The New York Times Book Review on Banana Cream Pie Murder
"Fans of the beloved long-running series will revel in another encounter with the familiar cast of characters, all the while relishing the baking frame and the delicious-sounding recipes that are interspersed throughout." -Booklist on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
"Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets." -Kirkus Reviews on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
"Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth." -Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for Christmas Cupcake Murder
"Dripping with sweet desserts and mystery!" -PopSugar on
"The mystery is page-turning AND the bakery treats are mouthwatering." -Jules Herbert, B&N ReadsonCaramel Pecan Roll Murder
"A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes, and time spent with Hannah's beloved fan-favorite cat, Moishe…Fluke reinforces her place as the queen of culinary cozies." -Publishers Weeklyon Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"Naturally, there are suspects aplenty, but Hannah wants to make sure the Lake Eden police find the right one. Will her investigation place the plucky baker in danger? You betcha." -Kirkus Reviews on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"Fluke's fans call her ‘the queen of culinary capers'-and her stories have shown me just how cozy mysteries can be when food
is at the heart of them." -Bon Appetit
"Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy the baking frame, the delicious-sounding recipes interspersed throughout the story." -Booklist on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder
"The coziest cozies remain those by Joanne Fluke." -The New York Times Book Review on Banana Cream Pie Murder
"Fans of the beloved long-running series will revel in another encounter with the familiar cast of characters, all the while relishing the baking frame and the delicious-sounding recipes that are interspersed throughout." -Booklist on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
"Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets." -Kirkus Reviews on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder
"Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth." -Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for Christmas Cupcake Murder
"Dripping with sweet desserts and mystery!" -PopSugar on
Readers Top Reviews
Wendy L Lefevre
I felt like 80% of the book was discussions about food, Hannah looking through a peep hole and cats.m I lost track of how many chapters started with Hannah taking something out of her industrial oven. I don’t know how her bakery stays a float given the amount of product she gives away. The murder certainly took a back seat to the recipes. Not sure why I keep buying this series.
Carolyn Jonesjoyce
I’m invested in the characters, having read all the books in this series. But the writing was weak and repetitive, and the recipes were more compelling than the plot. Since it ended on a cliffhanger, I guess I’ll have to read the next book, but I hope it is back to the author’s previous standard.
Karen K.Rebecca Heat
It was a pretty good read but not the best offering from this series. It is implausible that a sheriff's department would let civilians do the majority of the investigation, even if they are related by marriage. I did not like the ending and I did not think the slut shaming angle was realistic in today's world. I don't know how they manage not to be wired with all the cookies they eat and coffee they drink. I also missed the character Mike who was being isolated due to burn out. The recipes sounded great.
Peppy PR GalKariina
Sigh...I had a difficult time deciding what to rate this book. I am a longtime Hannah Swensen fan and have read every book and short story in the series. The past several books have been dismal in quality where it seemed like all the characters did was make food and eat food. The recipes took up more space in the books than the plot. They must have found a new ghostwriter because the investigation and storytelling were better than they have been in recent books (though not as good as the older books). However, several characters have major personality changes that Hannah fans will notice, i.e. Andrea is very interesting in cooking and has become a talented cake decorator. I had a difficult time accepting that Bill, who is the chief of police, is unequipped to lead a murder investigation without Mike. He allowed Hannah to lead official police interviews at The Cookie Jar while the officers sat around and ate baked goods. Hannah was doing all the follow-up and checking on alibis even though she has traditionally been discouraged from investigating. I also had a difficult time accepting the supposed motivation for the murder. It is 2023 and time to move past so-called slut-shaming. The ending of the book was also weirdly delivered. It set up a cliffhanger for the next book, but it was abrupt and very unexpected. I would probably rate this book lower if I wasn't a fan of the characters, and I didn't feel it was an improvement over the most recent books. But it was far from a satisfying return to Lake Eden in my opinion.
Stephanie S. Leslie
Once I would finish these books I'd lend them to my Grandmother. She passed this pass April. It took a few days to start it once it came out, her name was Nancy. The first time I read Aunt Nancy's name, I tossed my Kindle aside and said nope! I just picked it back up today and finished it. I wish I could share it with her, she would have LOVED the recipes, that was her favorite part.We read the entire series together, I can't wait for the next one.
