by Sandra Murphy
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of Christmas Caramel Murder, and a link to order it from Amazon, as well as a link to purchase it from an indie bookstore where a portion goes to help support KRL.
For readers who enjoy a little back story, a quick read, and new recipes for the holidays, this book fits the bill. As the story unfolds, Hannah is at a leisurely dinner with Ross. The tale she tells is about an old schoolmate returned to town, rumors about her relationship with a certain someone, a disappointed Mrs. Claus, a husband not where he’s supposed to be, and homemade caramels as a clue.
Herb has been Santa before, but this year it was Lisa’s turn to be Mrs. Claus, who gets to share a nice hug with the big guy after the gifts are handed out. Things don’t turn out that way once Phyllis returns. Her Mrs. Claus outfit is more appropriate for a lap dancer than for someone handing out (and bending over to do it) gifts to little kids. Nothing left for the imagination. When she “misunderstands” the stage direction to give Santa a “stage kiss” and instead plants a big kiss on Herb as Lisa watches, things really get uncomfortable. 
It’s not but a couple of hours later that Phyllis’ body is found in a ditch alongside the restaurant where Hannah and Lisa are meeting for dinner. Did Lisa go home to feed the dogs or sneak over early to do Phyllis in and then sit down for a nice meal?
Of course, knowing Phyllis’ personality, there are more suspects that just Lisa. Michelle is home for the holidays to lend a hand where necessary, Mike welcomes Hannah’s help, and Norman makes an appearance to help with the Christmas bazaar. There’s a nice twist for the ending.
Find twelve new recipes for treats like chocolate flan with caramel whipped cream, red velvet whippersnapper cookies, grilled ham and double cheese sandwiches (Mike’s favorite), gingerbread pancakes, angel jellies, chocolate caramels, chocolate mint cookies, raspberry muffins, butterscotch crunch candy, cashew candy roll, and cherry shortbread bar cookies.
Let the baking begin!
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I was a bit disappointed in how Fluke pulled a new suitor out of thin air for Hannah, but now that she’s married to Ross I’m curious to see if there are any changes in the series.
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As I recall, Ross was in the first books, got famous and moved away. Hannah then bounced back and forth between Norman and Mike for eons, no passion with either one so no real choice between the two of them. Mike wasn’t so trustworthy and Norman was too bland. I foretell a baby in her future to add some interest.
I love this series! Can’t wait to read the new one. ?
I love Joanne Fluke’s books. I am so excited there is a new one.
The recipes sound delicious! The story even better!
Donamaekutska7@gmail.com I want to read this book!
Love reading Joanne Flukes books and so enjoy watching them when they are made into movies on Hallmark!
Fluke’s books are always YUMMY!!
I love this series AND the recipes. I own three of her previous titles and would love to add this one to my library.
I discovered this series by watching the movies on Hallmark! Now I need to read all the books!! Thanks for this chance!!
Looking forward to the latest – always a good read – and the recipes!
I love to get books for holidays and this would be great
I have read every Hannah Swenson novel. I look forward to the latest installment. Thank you for your review. Christmas Caramel Murder looks like it will be enjoyable!
Sounds so good would love to read and post a few reviews ptclayton2@aol.com
I love Joanne’s books! Thank you so much!
Who doesn’t love Hannah and The Cookie Jar.
Nice post! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love all of Joanne Fluke’s books. Would love to read this one as well. brichardson0056(at)yahoo(dot)com
So excited for another book in this series!
Sounds absolutely delicious. Love all your recipes to!
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Would love to win a copy. The hold list at the library is quite long.
i love these books. and all the recipes. can’t wait to read this new one!
Love this series and can’t wait to read this one..
Love Joanne Fluke’s books!!
I would love to win. Love Hannah and the recipes. Thank You for this chance!
I love this series! I can’t wait to read this one. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I have not gotten my hands on this book yet & would love to have it. I have ALL her other ones – just have not had a chance to snag this one – Would be great to win it !!! <3 🙂
I would love to win it ! I have not had a chance to get my hands on this one & I have ALL of the other ones. It would be awesome to win it ! 🙂 <3
I love all of Joanne Fluke’s books! She never disappoints.
I love this series! Good luck to all!
I love the whole series. Don’t say anything more about Ross. I want to be able to read all the books without prejudice.
Good article. I am behind and need to catch up.
I haven’t read the book yet but I can’t wait! Thanks for the chance to win one!
I love these books!!!!!??????
Love Hannah and all her adventures. Can’t wait to read this one.
I read this and loved it. It would absolutely be a treasure to own it. I have read and love all of the books!
I really enjoyed this book. Can’t wait for the next one to come out. Lenzdeb@aol.com
I really enjoyed this book. Can’t wait for the next one to come out. Lenzdeb@aol.com
How exciting! A new Hannah book. I would love to win a copy of this title. Thank you for the chance
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I always enjoying reading this series (recently re-read from book 1)
I loved her books too till she married her off to Ross. It may get better with him. I guess we will see.
I can’t wait to read this!
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series and look forward to reading the newest one! Thanks for the review.
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I love this series and would love to read this one..
I love this series and the recipes. Can’t wait to read the latest.
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Love Hanna and her cookies.
I love the Christmas-themed Hannah books – the only ones I own are the cookbook and the Christmas ones, for the recipes of course! The rest I borrow from the library.
Love this series! parkeremma2003 at yahoo dot com
love these books!
Love the series. Anxious to read Christmas caramel murder.
I love this series! I have read almost everyone and I love collecting all the recipes! Thanks for the chance!
I have all the book up to Blackberry Pie! I am working on getting them all in hard bound, someday. I would love to add this to my collection! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I have not read any of Joanne Fluke’s series. Is his a good one to start with?
Thanks!
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