this novel is one of those particular ones that is incredibly funny! Connie Mac's murder is certainly a mystery... a real unexpected murderer! ( )

A TV cooking personality is murdered in Hannah's pantry. Everyone who works for her has reason to hate her. ( )

This book is third in the Hannah Swenson series. It's a nice, light mystery perfect for those days when you don't want to have to think very hard. They are predictible but very entertaining anyway. In this one, Lake Eden is gearing up for the Winter Carnival. They have brought in TV chef Connie-Mac to prepare the special cake. All goes well, until Hannah finds Connie-Mac dead in the cooler at the Cookie Jar. Add in a missing assistant, ticked off lawyer, and scores of other people Connie-Mac has ticked off and you've got a ton of suspects and not much time to solve this mystery. ( )

Unexpected ending, likeable characters. I enjoyed the book. I really enjoyed all the recipes, too! ( )

This is the thrid Hannah Swenson novel I've read. I have learned to not expect complex characters, or unique plots. The books stay away from sex, unfriendly language, and the murders are never graphic. They remind me in a way of the old Nancy Drew/Hardy boys mysteries, in a sense. They are sweet and fairly innocent, but they provide enough of a mystery to keep you reasonably interested in finding out 'whodunit'. Blueberry Muffin Murder was actually the most enjoyable of the three that I've read so far. The 'bakery' mysteries are good for those times when you don't want something to read that takes a lot of effort. The word 'pleasant' keeps coming to mind as a type this. These books are a pleasant way to pass a few hours...just don't expect a big payoff. ( )