Fluke has kept this series strong for a long time, and there is still plenty to enjoy for foodie crime fans.”—Booklist ) is Jessie Crockett’s ‘Sugar Grove Mysteries’. I’m new to your website and booklists — and loving it all, BTW! The side plots are a little bit cheesy, but every bit delicious and I really like all the “characters” in town. I LOVED the food, restaurant, beach setting of this book. Has anyone read Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown? I Love this list! Be sure to check this out because it’s a way to introduce yourself to new authors. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times, The Times of London, Italy's Corriere della Sera, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Los Angeles Times. . Would you believe that someone who keeps all of these chronological lists would make that mistake?!? It’s humorous, meaningful and has great dialogue–and also great cake recipes too. I live in the UK and found Joanne Flukes first book “Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder” in a local charity shop, and now I’m absolutely hooked. It has become quite a hobby of mine! It was listed on here. Oftentimes descriptions are given as to why we liked a particular book and you can decide if that interests you or not. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I’m glad you’re enjoying it…, Hi, I’m Laya from the Philippines. I am really keen on the cooking ones as I love anything to do with baking, especially cakes etc, and I’m very interested in American recipes, so these books are perfect! Cover art, synopsis, sequels, reviews, awards, publishing history, genres, and time period. Connie Archer pens the Soup Lover’s Mystery Series. The Lager Queen Of Minnesota was our April book club read via Zoom. Heads up for some open door moments. Mary, thanks! Scarlet Feather is good also, about caterers. It’s an old one, but I enjoyed Heartburn by Nora Effron. Chocolat by Joanne Harris perfect. Thank-you so much for your website! It is set in a little Vermont skiing town. I would add Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim, Rosalia’s Bittersweet Pastry Shop by Rosanna Chiofalo, Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews, and the Hannah Swensen mystery series by Joanne Fluke (includes recipes). I just got into a BBC series. Even if it’s a year till the new one, I find it feels like walking into an old hometown if I’ve read the whole series in one block. swensen spreader controller 102535001 or 20101110 ss-1000-spc Chinese Painting Techniques: A Complete CourseStreet ArtLayout and Design for CalligraphersA Love Letter to the CityCalligraphy Alphabets for BeginnersStreet Love that one! I was going to suggest that one, too! Then I wait for the next new one. In Fudge Cupcake Murder, Hannah Swensen has her hands full teaching a cooking class and running her bakery, The Cookie Jar. ), Opposites attract between bad boy biker Trucker and good girl waitress Pinky in this contemporary romance novella. Thanks for letting us know how much you enjoy them. Two complete opposites with the same name arrive to claim a sweepstakes prize – a dream house. Search by mood, style, plot, character, and setting . I really enjoyed reading them, & I’m in my 50’s! If you’re okay with your romance being more explicit, look for “open door.”. I also love non-fiction foodie books and have read/reviewed many. —Publishers Weekly "Fluke offers a new twist to the series. —Gemma Halliday, New York Times & USA Today bestselling mystery author "Catherine Bruns has found a winning recipe for an exciting mystery mixed with a dash of humor and a heap of danger. (Carl is aka Eve K. Sandstrom). "If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to know about Joanne Fluke. My mouth watered while reading that one. I am really grateful that I can just add it to my favorites and work my way through each series. Please try again. Red Velvet Cupcake Murder sees Hannah in a tricky position, as Joanne Fluke's cosy mystery puts the sleuth in the spotlight. I would add Lizzie and Jane to this list by Katherine Reay. Jessie Crockett: Sugar Grove Mystery Series – Dani Greene works at her family-owned maple sugar farm in Sugar Grove, New Hampshire. Also can we add a category for middle grade novels. Goldy’s life was real and not far fetched. Between all of the authors on the site… you will definitely be kept busy for a while!