About the Book
When Holly White’s fiancé cancels their Christmas Eve wedding with less than two weeks to go, Holly heads home with a broken heart. Lucky for her, home in historic Mistletoe, Maine is magical during Christmastime—exactly what the doctor prescribed. Except her plan to drown her troubles in peppermints and snickerdoodles is upended when local grouch and president of the Mistletoe Historical Society Margaret Fenwick is bludgeoned and left in the sleigh display at Reindeer Games, Holly’s family tree farm.
When the murder weapon is revealed as one of the wooden stakes used to identify trees on the farm, Sheriff Evan Grey turns to Holly’s father, Bud, and the Reindeer Games staff. And it doesn’t help that Bud and the reindeer keeper were each seen arguing with Margaret just before her death. But Holly knows her father, and is determined to exonerate him.The jingle bells are ringing, the clock is ticking, and if Holly doesn't watch out, she'll end up on Santa's naughty list in Twelve Slays of Christmas, Jacqueline Frost’s jolly series debut.
When the murder weapon is revealed as one of the wooden stakes used to identify trees on the farm, Sheriff Evan Grey turns to Holly’s father, Bud, and the Reindeer Games staff. And it doesn’t help that Bud and the reindeer keeper were each seen arguing with Margaret just before her death. But Holly knows her father, and is determined to exonerate him.The jingle bells are ringing, the clock is ticking, and if Holly doesn't watch out, she'll end up on Santa's naughty list in Twelve Slays of Christmas, Jacqueline Frost’s jolly series debut.
Book Beginning
"I have two cups of Santa's cinnamon tea, one spicy apple cider, and a peppermint twist hot cocoa," I said, setting the mugs on the table surrounded by rosy-cheeked women wearing matching holiday sweaters. They leaned forward at the sight of my mother's specialty drinks. I slipped cinnamon sticks into the tea and cider, then popped a candy cane into the cocoa.
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Sheriff Gray followed me room to room asking questions about the people I'd spoken with regarding Mrs. Fenwick.
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The weather has been so cold lately that peppermint hot chocolate sounds perfect right about now.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound really good! Thanks for coming by, Breana! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteA Christmas cozy that sounds tempting. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “TELL ME LIES”
ReplyDeleteIt seemed like the perfect time to read this book. Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun. I loved the line about drowning sorrows in peppermints and snickerdoodles. This week I have a historical mystery - A Moment in Crime by Amanda Allen. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun! And I love that line too! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteSounds like a fun holiday cozy!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Thanks for visiting, Freda! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteAnother fun seasonal title! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Thanks for coming by, Nicki! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteThe title "slays" me...Those drinks sound good right now.
ReplyDeleteLOL! It "slays" me too! ;) Thanks for visiting, Roberta! Have a great week! :)
DeleteSounds like a great read for this time of year. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! Thanks for stopping by, Lauren! Have a great week! :)
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