Hannah Swensen
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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
    • Narrated By Suzanne Toren
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    In her first foray into the sleuthing game, resourceful, red-headed Hannah Swensen must find the right ingredients to solve two perplexing murders. One chilly morning on her way to The Cookie Jar, Hannah discovers Ron, the dairy delivery man, shot dead in his truck. When she begins to investigate, she suspects the dairy owner. But when he, too, is murdered, Hannah must look further afield for the culprit.

    Spoilers- Buy this book at your risk

    I love cozy mysteries that feature cooks. However, I could not love this book. My life is far from perfect, and I don't know anyone who has a perfec..Show More »

    Reviewed on Dec 29 2010 by Beatrice (Houston, TX, United States)
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    Strawberry Shortcake Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Strawberry Shortcake Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and boutique bake store proprietor extraordinaire, is judging a dessert contest when fellow judge Coach Boyd Watson is found dead, face down in a delicate confection no less.

    Easy Listening

    I love Joann Flukes books. Hannah is a hoot and she sure keeps the book moving. Just purchased the newest book Cream Puff Murder. Haven't finished i..Show More »

    Reviewed on Apr 06 2009 by Miriam (San Angelo, TX, United States)
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    Blueberry Muffin Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | Joanne Fluke
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    Blueberry Muffin Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    Hannah's popular Minnesota bakery, The Cookie Jar, is best known for its tempting confections - until best-selling cookbook author and television personality Connie McIntyre is murdered in its pantry. Despite police warnings to steer clear of the case, Hannah is soon chasing down a bevy of suspicious characters.

    Easy Listen

    I mix up my audio books - serious- funny-easy catagories. I lisened to the HELP before this and wanted something not too heavy... This is in the eas..Show More »

    Reviewed on Oct 21 2009 by Debbie (Cranberry Twp., Pa, United States)
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    Lemon Meringue Pie Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bake shop, finds that she spends more time as a sleuth than as a baker. This time she must solve the mystery behind who killed the local drugstore clerk.

    Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

    These murder mysteries are a delight! They move quickly and are full of quirky interesting characters - I never tire of them.

    Reviewed on Apr 22 2010 by Christine (Kingston, ON, Canada)
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    Fudge Cupcake Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Fudge Cupcake Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    Hannah Swensen has her hands full teaching a cooking class and running her bakery, The Cookie Jar. But when her brother-in-law is named the primary suspect in a murder, she makes time to sniff around for the killer.

    Watch out for the recipe

    I've enjoyed all the Hannah books I've read/listened to. The narrator does a good job with the voices. I wish they had added a note that the last reci..Show More »

    Reviewed on Apr 03 2009 by Cynthia ()
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    Sugar Cookie Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Sugar Cookie Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    When Hannah's mother's cherished cake knife is used to kill a beautiful out-of-towner at the town of Lake Eden's annual Christmas party, the stage is set for Hannah to once again unmask a killer.

    Another charming Fluke story
    Reviewed on Apr 03 2012 by Lee (Arlington, TX, United States)
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    Peach Cobbler Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Peach Cobbler Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    Georgia transplants Shawna Lee and Vanessa have opened a bakery to rival Hannah's own. But when one of the Southern belles is murdered, Hannah must find the killer before she herself becomes a suspect.

    Prefer other

    I much prefer Dianne Mott Davidson's food related murder mysteries for cozy reading/listening. I listened to "Peach Cobbler Murder" because I'd exhaus..Show More »

    Reviewed on Mar 03 2008 by Richard (Kensington, CA, USA)
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    Cherry Cheesecake Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Cherry Cheesecake Murder

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    Hollywood has come to Lake Eden and The Cookie Jar is snack central for the movie crew. And when the demanding director turns up dead after someone switches the movie's prop gun with a real gun, there's a baker's dozen worth of suspects.

    Cherry Cheesecake Murder

    Another great book by Joanne Fluke! Her characters in Lake Eden, Minnesota are entertaining and the culinary mystery angle is great. Delicious recipes..Show More »

    Reviewed on Oct 05 2007 by J. E. JONES (USA)
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    Key Lime Pie Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Key Lime Pie Murder

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    While Hannah bustles around her bakery, The Cookie Jar, a murder case is also cooking in the small town of Lake Eden. Donning her amateur sleuthing cap, Hannah sets out to bring a killer to justice.

    Love Joann Fluke

    This book was really good. I wasn't able to tell with in the first three chapters who the killer was and exactly who died. I only wish she would hur..Show More »

    Reviewed on Jan 31 2008 by Kim (Round Rock, TX, USA)
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    Carrot Cake Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Carrot Cake Murder

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    It's summertime in Lake Eden, Minnesota, which means picnics aplenty for bakery proprietress and amateur sleuth Hannah. Then Uncle Gus is murdered following a big family reunion, and the only clues to be found at the crime scene are two slices of Hannah's infamous carrot cake.

    Joanne Fluke is always a good read
    Reviewed on Apr 30 2012 by Marian (Aurora, CO, United States)
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    Cream Puff Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | Joanne Fluke
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    Cream Puff Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

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    Fan-adored author Joanne Fluke always satisfies the cravings of listeners who like their mysteries served with a sugary sweet confection. Hannah Swensen, like most women in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is not a fan of Ronni Ward - the man-stealing gym bunny. So when Ronni turns up lifeless in a Jacuzzi - accompanied by one of Hannah's cream puffs - the long list of suspects begins with Hannah.

    Cream Puff Murder

    After reading other reviews of this book. I think that the others were perhaps a bit to harsh. I really enjoyed the book. It wasn't deep or particu..Show More »

    Reviewed on Jul 08 2009 by Andra (Allenton, MI, USA)
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    Plum Pudding Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | Joanne Fluke
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    Plum Pudding Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 10 mins)
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    The yuletide season in Lake Eden, Minnesota, guarantees a white Christmas, delectable holiday goodies from Hannah Swensen's bakery, The Cookie Jar - and murder. As a shadow hangs over her friends' Christmas wedding, Hannah's determined to cook a killer's goose before anyone else gets burned.The Cookie Jar's busiest time of the year also happens to be the most wonderful time...for Christmas cookies, Hannah's own special plum pudding - and romance!

    Plum Pudding Murder

    As usual I was not disappointed in Ms. Fluke's newest book. Didn't know until the very end who dunnit!! I like her books and the narrater is great. T..Show More »

    Reviewed on Oct 03 2009 by Miriam (San Angelo, TX, United States)
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    Apple Turnover Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes! | Joanne Fluke
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    Apple Turnover Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes!

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    Best-selling author Joanne Fluke serves up a tasty treat from her Hannah Swensen series in Apple Turnover Murder. Hannah is feeling the heat when she agrees to bake apple turnovers for a fundraiser and partake in the charity talent contest. But when Hannah discovers the MC dead with one of her apple turnovers in his hand, she realizes someone has murder on the menu.

    Apple Turnover Murder

    Joanne Fluke is one of my favorite mystery authors. My daughter and I have read all her series. I decided to try one of her audio books instead of buy..Show More »

    Reviewed on Jul 06 2010 by Suzanne (Rochester, NH, USA)
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    Gingerbread Cookie Murder | Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
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    Gingerbread Cookie Murder

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    • By Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
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    In this batch of sweet, short murder mysteries, three cooks don’t spoil the broth. New York Times best-selling author Joanne Fluke pens the title story, in which a box of Hannah Swensen’s gingerbread cookies is found near the corpse of her neighbor. Popular co-authors Laura Levine and Leslie Meier offer “The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies” and “Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots”, respectively.

    GingerBread Cookie Murder

    Don't waste your time or money on this one. So short, and not of the quality of her other work. Then the other two books are not up to the quality of..Show More »

    Reviewed on Nov 01 2010 by Marilyn S. Hope (New Mexico)
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    Devil’s Food Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes | Joanne Fluke
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    Devil’s Food Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes

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    • By Joanne Fluke
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    New York Times best-selling author Joanne Fluke will leave listeners hungry for more with this, her best recipe for murder yet. Devil’s Food Cake Murder finds the residents of Lake Eden, Minnesota, buzzing with activity. Perhaps busiest of all is Hannah Swensen, proprietor of The Cookie Jar, who is experimenting with a devil’s food cake recipe. But no matter how hectic times may be, Hannah can always find time to help a friend—particularly a dead one.

    Now thats what I call a cliffhanger ending!

    I just finished this book and wow. What an ending! I can't until the next one!

    The book has the same familiar light and fluffy feeling ..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 24 2011 by Sandra (Idaho United States)
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    Cinnamon Roll Murder | Joanne Fluke
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    Cinnamon Roll Murder

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    Best-selling author Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen mysteries have earned her a loyal following. In this 16th delightful installment, the tour bus carrying the Cinnamon Roll Six overturns, sending the band members to the hospital - and the keyboard player to a bizarre and untimely death. Soon Hannah discovers the victim’s surprising secret - and becomes determined to bring the killer to justice.

    Excellent installment

    This is such a fun book.

    I loved listening to this book because:
    - it picked up right where the last book left off and answered the cliff..Show More »

    Reviewed on Mar 10 2012 by Sandra (Idaho United States)
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    Red Velvet Cupcake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes! | Joanne Fluke
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    Red Velvet Cupcake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes!

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Joanne Fluke
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    New York Times best-selling author Joanne Fluke’s cozy mysteries grow in popularity with each new series entry. One summer in Lake Eden, Minnesota, Hannah Swensen attends the grand opening of a newly refurbished hotel, where her famous red velvet cupcakes will be served in the new Red Velvet lounge. But when a party guest falls from the hotel roof, festivities come to a screeching halt - and Hannah becomes the surprising target of a murder investigation

    Move the recipes they ruin the flow
    Reviewed on Mar 05 2013 by Djsmommie (Mesa, AZ United States)