A festive and funny holiday cozy mystery that blends friendship, small-town cheer, and a pinch of murder — served with a side of sweet treats.
 
The holidays have arrived in Lake Eden, and Hannah Swensen’s bakery, The Cookie Jar, is busier than ever. Between baking orders, community events, and her family’s endless Christmas chaos, she barely has time to breathe — until one of her clients turns up dead. The local owner of the Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot has been found murdered, and Hannah can’t resist investigating. With a little help from her friends (and a lot of cookies), she sets out to find the killer and save the season.
 
In Plum Pudding Murder, Joanne Fluke captures the warmth and humor of small-town life with her signature blend of mystery, sweetness, and sass. The holiday season in Lake Eden is full of twinkling lights, laughter, and a touch of chaos — until a shocking death at the local Christmas tree lot turns the town’s merriment upside down.
 
Balancing her bakery business, family obligations, and a complicated love life, Hannah Swensen once again proves that curiosity, courage, and a good batch of cookies can solve almost anything. Filled with holiday spirit, delicious recipes, and the comforting familiarity of Lake Eden, this cozy mystery is the perfect treat for readers who like their suspense served with sugar and spice.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A cozy, Christmas-themed mystery packed with charm and humor.
Includes real recipes to bake along with Hannah.
Lighthearted tone with lovable recurring characters.
Combines small-town warmth with gentle, engaging suspense.
A must-read for fans of holiday mysteries and culinary cozies.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Ellery Adams.
Readers who love Christmas-themed stories and cozy mysteries.
Book clubs looking for festive, feel-good reads with charm.
Anyone who enjoys baking, friendship, and seasonal fun with a twist.
 
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Turkey in the Trap Room by Kathi Daley — cozy Thanksgiving intrigue from coastal Maine.