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Mistletoe Murder Kindle Edition

by Karen MacInerney (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It's beginning to look a lot like... Murder.

It's Christmastime, and farmer Lucy Resnick is living the life she's always dreamed of. When she's not selling her jams, soaps, and mistletoe bundles at the Buttercup Christmas Market, she's enjoying cozy evenings by the fire with her knitting group--or her handsome veterinarian boyfriend Tobias Brandt. But less than a week before Christmas, a pall falls over the festive atmosphere when local man Randy Stone turns up with a knife in his back... and a sprig of mistletoe in his hair. Local sheriff Rooster Kocurek, never the brightest bulb on the string, is convinced it's an open-and-shut case--murder by jealous wife--but Lucy suspects otherwise. She soon discovers that Randy's life was more tangled than last year's Christmas lights... and that unless she wraps up the case fast, there might be more than one funeral this holiday season.
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Praise for the Dewberry Farm Mysteries...

"Now that I've gotten to know the residents of Buttercup, I can't wait to visit them again. Killer Jam is filled with a good mystery, delightful characters, and a fun setting that will bring cozy readers back for many more visits." --Carstairs Considers...

"I'm excited to see more from Karen MacInerney...I look forward to reading more about Lucy and her escapades in Buttercup, Texas, and hope we see a lot more of a certain fine lookin' veterinarian!" --Bubble Bath Books

"Killer Jam is a great first book in the new Dewberry Farm series. Highly recommend! Looking forward to the second one already!" --MysteriesEtc

"Five out of 5 stars. I liked the characters and the humor in the book. I also loved the paranormal element (or the possibility of a ghost)! I look forward to the next book in this series." --The Avid Reader

"This is a great story; it will quickly grab your attention and keep you turning the pages. There are several laugh out loud moments, particularly a few involving the cow and her antics...I think this is going to be another great series!" --A Cozy Booknook

About the Author

Karen is the housework-impaired author of multiple mystery series, and her victims number well into the double digits. She lives in Austin, Texas with two sassy children, her husband, and a menagerie of animals, including twenty-three fish, two rabbits, and a rescue dog named Little Bit. When she's not chauffeuring children or coming up with creative ways to kill people, you can usually find Karen hiding away with a book, dodging laundry, playing in the kitchen, or attending martial arts classes. She also teaches writing classes. To join Karen's Readers' Circle and download a free book, please visit her at karenmacinerney.com. Not only will you be first to hear about new releases, but you'll receive behind-the-scenes tidbits, deleted scenes, recipes, and even short stories! You can also find Karen on Twitter at @karenmacinerney and Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorKarenMacInerney or facebook.com/karenmacinerney (where she spends an inordinate amount of time). You are more than welcome to friend her there -- and remind her to get back to work on the next book!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0762HBG11
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gray Whale Press (December 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3559 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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USA Today bestselling author Karen MacInerney is the housework-impaired creator of multiple mystery series, and her victims number well into the double digits. She lives in Austin, Texas with her sassy family and a menagerie of animals, including Dog #1 (a spoiled labradoodle named Tristan) and Dog #2 (a rescue Bichon-mystery mix named Little Bit). When she's not chauffeuring children or coming up with creative ways to kill people, you can usually find Karen hiding away with a book, dodging laundry, or playing in the kitchen. She also teaches writing classes.

To join Karen's Readers' Circle and download a free book, please visit her at www.karenmacinerney.com. Not only will you be first to hear about new releases, but you'll receive behind-the-scenes tidbits, deleted scenes, recipes, and even short stories! You can also find Karen on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorKarenMacInerney. For quick updates on new releases, follow her on Bookbub at https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-macinerney

Book List:

Gray Whale Inn Mysteries

1) Murder on the Rocks (Agatha Nominee, Best First Novel)

2) Dead and Berried

3) Murder Most Maine

4) Berried to the Hilt

5) Brush with Death

6) Death Runs Adrift

7) Whale of a Crime

8) Claws for Alarm

9) Scone Cold Dead

10) Anchored Inn

Anthology: Four Seasons of Mystery: A Cozy Collection of Gray Whale Inn Stories

Gray Whale Inn Short Stories

1) Blueberry Blues

2) Pumpkin Pied

3) Iced Inn

4) Lupine Lies

Cookbook: The Gray Whale Kitchen

Snug Harbor Mysteries (Companion Series to Gray Whale Inn)

1) A Killer Ending (June 2020)

2) Inked Out (Fall 2020)

Dewberry Farm Mysteries

1) Killer Jam

2) Fatal Frost

3) Deadly Brew

4) Mistletoe Murder

5) Dyeing Season

6) Wicked Harvest

7) Sweet Revenge (Summer/Fall 2020)

Cookbook: Lucy's Farmhouse Kitchen

Margie Peterson Mysteries

1) Mother's Day Out

2) Mother Knows Best

3) Mother's Little Helper

Tales of an Urban Werewolf

1) Howling at the Moon

2) On the Prowl

3) Leader of the Pack

Tales of an Urban Werewolf Box Set is also available!

I've got a new paranormal series in the works, too... Check back soon for more details!

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Kelly Rubidoux
5.0 out of 5 stars A Reading the Paranormal Review
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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We've got a small town, an upcoming holiday, and an unexpected case of murrrrder. Throw in an incompetent sheriff who tends to always take the easiest route possible when deciding who did the crime and, well, it's a good thing former investigative reporter Lucy is on the case. So to speak. I mean, it's sort of unofficial. She mostly does it to make sure her friends aren't taking the blame for crimes they didn't commit.

Anywho. On top of following the clues to figure out who did it, Lucy is also busy making soaps and candles to sell at the local Christmas market. She's also attempting to knit, gently encouraging romance for a friend, and taking care of her beloved animals. In other words, she has her hands full.

Not that all the homesteading slows Lucy down. She has time to work through the clues while heading out to cut mistletoe and observing the market shoppers.

A fun, holiday-esque mystery with plenty of small town goings on and a lot of shady shenanigans/ *thumbs up*

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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Ms. Poe
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Christmas Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
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Buttercup, Texas, sounds a lot sweeter than it is. This is the fourth book in the series and the first one I've read. It works as a stand alone, with just enough backstory to keep the reader from getting lost. That turns out to be the same amount to entice the reader to buy the first book in the series. It's on my TBR list for next year. The characters are distinctive and likeable, the plot hangs together and it took me most of the book to identify the killer. I did, however, figure out most of the other plot twists early on. And I must commend the copy editor on a job really well done. No typos and nonsensical sentences to pull me out of the story, YES!
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V. K. Browning
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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I put on some tunes and finished reading this really good book. It's on my Kindle app on my laptop and I keep getting sidetracked by work or social media and only read a few pages at a time. So I decided today was the day to finish the last 70 or so pages.
Maybe I was making it last since it was the last Christmas book on my list for last year and I didn't want the holiday to be over. Or that it's just that good and I didn't want it to end.
I like that the main character, Lucy, is an investigative reporter for all that she says she's left it behind for her new life on Dewberry Farm. She is naturally drawn into the investigations when mayhem and suspicious death occurs. She left her career in Houston behind to settle in wee town of Buttercup to take over her the farm her grandmother left to her. A terrifying prospect but she knew going in that it would be hard work. And she loves her farm and animals, her friends and her beau.
There is a lot going on here but it all makes sense to see how it plays out.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
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Mary Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Christmas Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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Buttercup Texas can be a dangerous place, especially during the holidays. Just ask Lucy Resnick.

Quite content to live a peaceful existence on her grandmother's farm, making gifts for the upcoming Christmas Market, she's pulled into the murder case of a local resident. When his wife becomes the main suspect, her sister, Mandy, who works at a local restaurant, asks Lucy to step in and help prove Isabella's innocence. Especially since the local sheriff is somewhat of a dunce!

I've read several books by Karen MacInerney in this series and others. She never disappoints. Engaging characters and fast-paced, yet descriptive writing makes Miistletoe Murder a definite page-turner.

Highly recommended!

Mary Cunningham, cpzy mystery author
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3.0 out of 5 stars An okay mystery.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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I enjoyed this fun mystery. I was able to figure out who was the murderer easily, but that didn't bother me too much. There is Christmas activity I enjoyed. The town needs to get rid of their sherriff. There are recipes of some of the food mentioned.
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Danielle
4.0 out of 5 stars This cozy took me on quite a ride
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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4.5 stars

This was a really engaging and entertaining cozy mystery. There was just so many things going on with tons of twists and turns. There were multiple mysteries going on at the same time. It was interesting to see how all the mysteries got solved thanks to Lucy. I was very invested in the outcome.

I thought that the amount of Christmas was great. I could picture the farm all decked out in lights and just giving off all the festive vibes. I just felt I was absorbed into the setting, which was great.

I thought Tobias and Lucy were so cute together. It just warmed my heart as they had these little moments together. They were so sweet and tender.
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Lisa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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I really like the writing. The characters are likable. The twists and turns keep you interested. I love the little town too.
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Sandigger1
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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This was a well written Christmas mystery about a woman who moved back to the country and bought her grandmother’s house where she spent a great deal of her childhood. She supports herself by making soaps, candles and various other things at a local market but she used to be an investigative reporter. So among her farming duties and making of things to sell she seems to solve mysteries. In the course of the story a man is murdered and his wife is jailed for it without the somewhat useless sheriff doing any investigating. So of course this young woman feels she has to help especially when her friend asks her. It’s quite a story with some interesting twists and just a touch of romance.
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K W
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Read!
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2022
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Loved this book so much so that we have downloaded the whole series. Highly recommend it to family and friends.
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Ian Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2023
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Any one interested in giving up city life and moving to the country will love this book with all its twists and turns.
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4.0 out of 5 stars light and easy reading
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2024
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Enjoyable characters and fun to read.
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Tradewalker
4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas with bodies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2023
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This is a charming tale set in small town Texas. A body is found, and the heroine of the story sets about using her investigative journalism skills to help solve the case while also looking after her smallholding and running a stall at the local Christmas Market. An excellent yuletide tale, without being too Christmas's.
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Theresa Breen
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy cosy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2023
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Nice easy read cosy mystery good for bedtime reading
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