How many of you have read at least one book in the Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series? Have you tried to make any of her recipes? The latest book was released earlier this week and thanks to Kensington Books, one lucky commenter will win a nice prize.
Release: February 25, 2020
Series: Hannah Swensen #25
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Books
Book Synopsis
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen is leaving Lake Eden to help a friend in sunny California. But an unexpected phone call swiftly brings her back to a cold Minnesota winter . . . and murder . . .
When Hannah learns that her sister Michelle’s boyfriend, Detective Lonnie Murphy, is the prime suspect in a murder case, she goes straight from a movie studio sound stage to the Los Angeles airport.
Back in frigid Minnesota, she discovers that proving Lonnie’s innocence will be harder than figuring out what went wrong with a recipe. Lonnie remembers only parts of the night he went out to a local bar and ended up driving a very impaired woman home. He knows he helped her to her bedroom, but he doesn’t recall anything else until he woke up on her couch the following morning. When he went to the bedroom to check on her, he was shocked to discover she was dead.
Hannah doesn’t know what to believe—only that exonerating a suspect who can’t remember is almost impossible, especially since Lonnie’s brother, Detective Rick Murphy, and Lonnie’s partner, Chief Detective Mike Kingston, have been taken off the case. Before everything comes crashing down on Lonnie like a heaping slice of coconut layer cake, it’ll be up to Hannah to rack up enough clues to toast a flaky killer . . .
Giveaway: The publisher is giving away one print copy of Coconut Layer Cake Murder, the mass market of Chocolate Cream Pie Murder, and a “coconut cake” scented candle. Leave a comment below for your chance to win. Giveaway ends March 4, 2020 and US entries only. Good luck everyone!
About the author
Joanne Fluke is the New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Double Fudge Brownie Murder, Blackberry Pie Murder, Cinnamon Roll Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. That first installment in the series premiered as Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel. Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in rural Minnesota, but now lives in Southern California.
All comments are welcomed.
This is one of my very favorite series!
I would love to try this author out. It would be a honor to read this series, not because coconut bake is my favorite, but it would be fun to also try her receipt in the book.
I’ve read most of the series and have the rest on my tbr list. Thanks for the chance.
Love this series have been a fan since book one.
I absolutely adore this series! Thank you for the chance.
I’ve read all of the Joanne Fluke/Hannah Swenson series! Would love to win!
I love Joanne Fluke. I have read several of her books and watched most of the Hannah Swenson Mystery movies.
I have read many of these books. I think I made it about halfway through the series.
I have tried several of the recipes. First being coffee with egg shells in the grounds. Several cookies for the holidays years ago.
I seem to have missed this series…I think because it is already 20+ books and since I normally like starting at the beginning, it was too far ahead. But it definitely sounds like I need to rethink jumping in. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I have read several books in this series plus I watch Murder She Baked on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
A favorite series! I discovered it when there were only one or two books. I’ve made a few of the recipes. My favorite is the Festive Baked Sandwich. I also made peppermint bars.
At one time, this was my favorite series. Sadly, I no longer buy or read books in this series since book 18. The author took her devoted readers for granted and tried a stupid quick fix to move the series along.
I have not read one of Joanne Fluke’s books yet. However I do want to. I’ll ok forward to enjoying both her books and her recipes!
This is A fun series with lots of great recipes to try. Black and White Cookies very good and easy to make. This is A great giveaway
I love this series! Can’t wait to see what Hannah is up to this time! I haven’t tried any of the recipes yet, but it’s only because I don’t do much cooking.
I have read several of the books in this series. And have tried some of the recipes. The truffle recipe in Plum Pudding is really nice. And a fave for gift giving. I have used a variety of jellies and ‘toppings’ with that one. Easy to tailor to the tastes of the giftee.
an awesome series, can’t wait to read this one!
Yes I always look forward to these books and have made some sweet treats from various books. The black and white cookies are always a hit! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve never heard of these author, what a great way to introduce me to her by winning the book!
I love to read Hannah’s cookie recipes, but since I have a diabetic husband, I don’t dare try them!
I discovered these in middle school when the series was just starting and have read them ever since. Got my mother reading them too. Now we like to get together and try out some of the recipes when a new book comes out.
I have read all her books in this series,except the newest one just released.
One of the best series!!!
What a generous giveaway!!
I, too, have read several of the Hannah Swenson series books and enjoyed them all. I have made several of the recipes. At our book club, we had a meeting where each of us made a different recipe from the Hannah Swenson series.
I have read every book in this series and really love Hannah and her family and friends. I have made cookies from her recipes and bought her cookbook
I have read the first two books of the series. Looking forward to reading the remainder. I haven’t made any recipes yet. Thank you Kensington for the awesome giveaway and Dru for introducing books to several readers.
I enjoy this series.
The candle is such a fun idea! I’ve read far more than one book in the series, but I’ve never tried the recipes. Thanks for the opportunity to enter this great giveaway.
I have not read this series yet, but Joanne Fluke is one of my very favorite cozy mystery authors and I’d be thrilled to win a copy of her book. Thank you for the chance!
Have read and love her books.
I have not yet read any of the books in this series or tried the recipes. The titles sound delicious… and fattening!
A wonderful series and a fun giveaway!
Love author Joanne Fluke books.
I read the first book in the series years ago. Love coconut and anything made with it. Thanks for opportunity.
I am a big Joanne Fluke fan. She is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read what she writes next. I always look forward to her next book.
Reading “Christmas Cake Murder”.
I really want to try the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork Roast recipe, it sounds really good.
Love this series, excited for a chance to win!
I have actually been catching up on this series. I love Hannah and her family and all of the Lake Eden characters. The recipes in these books are an added bonus!
I have not read the books yet.
I heard many great things but no I have not read any yet. know I need to start reading the series. Thanks for the chance!
I love Hannah and her whole family. I love to look through her recipes.
I have never tried the recipes but this was the first series that hit me hooked on cozies. ❤️
This is a series I have read for years. I think I have enjoyed most of them. I love the love interest triangle. I wasn’t as happy with the hubby but that was ok. Plus there are fun recipes
Thank you for the chance.
Such a good series and Hannah is an amazing friend! I have not had any sleuthing success, but the recipes I have made from her books have been wonderful!
Thanks for a chance to win the books!
I love her series I buy all the books, Thank you
Penney
Enjoy the series and look forward to Hannah’s next adventure!
Have missed reading this series. Another to add to my MUST read pile.
I love the Hannah Swenson Series by Joanne Fluke. It’s a shame the television version was cancelled but I couldn’t see Alison Sweeney as Hannah. I prefer reading the books since I can use my own imagination in them.
I have read several of her books, and have enjoyed them so much! While I have drooled over the recipes, I have yet to make one!
How does one prove innocent someone who doesn’t remember the event? Challenging.
Love the series and looking forward to the next book.
I’ve read several books in this series, but I haven’t tried any of the recipes.
I have missed the last few books in this series. I need to catch up. Thank you for this chance to win.
The whole series sounds delicious! Thanks for the chance to win this great prize.
I love this series—ty for the chance. Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
A delightful series which I enjoy very much. Thanks for this great giveaway.
Have read the series thus far. Am wondering what will happen next!
Love this series by Joanne Fluke! I’ve read them all except for the last couple. Gonna get busy with them hopefully soon. Thanks 😊
I have read several of Hannah’s escapades and enjoyed them.
The candle sounds delicious.
I love this series. Thanks for the giveaway.
I picked up her book, Cinnamon Roll Murder, at the library. I enjoyed it. I watched the Hallmark Mystery series based on her books. It was good.
I love the Hannah Swensen series! Thanks for the chance!
I love this series and love to read about the cookies, but haven’t made any of those–I just live vicariously through Hannah.
I love this series. Have read most of them. Living in Minnesota makes the books even more fun. Yes, I have tried a few of the recipes. I also watch the series on Mysteries and Murder. Thanks for the giveaway chance. It’s a great prize.
Great series, one of my favorites!
What a cool sounding series. I always like to try different series. Would love to try herbooks out. I love the title. I absolutely love coconut flavored cake. What a win. The candle with coconut scent smells delicious. Thanks for a chance to win.
I enjoy reading this series, and I’ve enjoyed watching Hannah Swensen on TV.
This is such a fun series. I’ve not tried to make one of the recipes tho.
. Sounds really good . Love the cover . Would love to win this great giveaway!!!!
I have never read any of Joanne Flukes books yet. Thankyou for the opportunity.
I have read all of the Hannah Swensen mysteries & loved all of them. However, my baking skills are non-existent, but i do enjoy reading over the recipes.
She is a great wrier.
I’ve tried some of the cookie recipes.
I have just started reading this series. Loved Allison Sweeny’s portrayal of Hannah!
I love Hannah and the gang! I have only read a few books in this series and I would love to see what’s new in Lake Eden!
Love this series! This is the series that got me hooked on ciozies
Have read many books in this series. Always enjoy them. Thanks for chance.
I haven’t read this author so have not tried the recipes. But I have a fondness for culinary cozies!
I love this series, having discovered it quite a few years ago. I’m not as big a fan of Hallmark’s interpretation as far as TV movies. I’ve kept up with each new release and also enjoy trying many of the recipes, appreciating the helpful tips included with each recipe.
I’ve been wanting to read this series, sounds good!
I have all the books but the new one. I also enjoy the movies by Hallmark based on the books.
Awesome, Thanks for the chance to win!
I love this series and would appreciate winning the new book. I already have it on hold at the public library!
This was one of the first cozy series that I read from book 1 on. I loved the stories and now watch the shows on Hallmark. And yes I’ve made quite a few of the recipes from the books and have at least four of these books on my counter to refer to the recipes when wanting to make those favorites!
I’d love to be chosen. Thank you for the opportunity.
Cynthia
I see that Minnesota is mentioned in this book—so I think I’d like to read a book set in my cold state.
I love this series. I made the Cappuccino Royale cookies from the Key Lime Pie Murder one and they were delicious.
Giveaway is closed.
Who won?
I love mystery and food.
**** WINNER ****
Coconut Layer Cake Murder, Chocolate Cream Pie Murder, and a “coconut cake” scented candle is Becky Prazak
Congratulations!