The Peppermint Mocha Murder
Sep 2018 · A Chocolate Whisperer Mystery Book 5 · Kensington Cozies
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“An incredibly lively and intricately plotted mystery series full of clever banter and sparkly dialogue . . . a treat perfect for any time of the year.” —Kings River Life Magazine
Includes Recipes!
It’s beginning to look like a merry Christmas for Hayden Mundy Moore. On vacation from providing her sought-after expertise in all things chocolate, Hayden heads to snowy New England with her friend and financial advisor, Travis, for the opening of his pal’s highly-touted holiday musical. But when the show’s producer is murdered, Hayden trades sampling Chocolate Santas for finding the killer—especially since this time, Travis is the one asking for her help . . .
Soon Hayden discovers there’s more to Travis’s chic hometown than mulled wine and cocoa cookies. But that’s just the beginning. Almost no one, including Travis, is quite what they seem. Did the show’s lead have more savage motives than stardom? Could the dead producer’s husband have felt a murderous envy for his successful wife? Getting behind the mistletoe and jingle bells will take all of Hayden’s savvy—along with some super caffeinated Peppermint Mochas—if she hopes to catch a killer with a heart more bitter than the darkest truffle . . .
“Soon I was enthralled in the murder and suspect list . . . I know many of the cozy settings seem the same but this one was extra magical for the holiday season. So if you are looking for a read that has the perfect holiday setting here it is!” —Bibliophile.reviews
“The murder itself is intriguing, and the suspects are credible . . . a fun read.” —The Cozy Review
Includes Recipes!
It’s beginning to look like a merry Christmas for Hayden Mundy Moore. On vacation from providing her sought-after expertise in all things chocolate, Hayden heads to snowy New England with her friend and financial advisor, Travis, for the opening of his pal’s highly-touted holiday musical. But when the show’s producer is murdered, Hayden trades sampling Chocolate Santas for finding the killer—especially since this time, Travis is the one asking for her help . . .
Soon Hayden discovers there’s more to Travis’s chic hometown than mulled wine and cocoa cookies. But that’s just the beginning. Almost no one, including Travis, is quite what they seem. Did the show’s lead have more savage motives than stardom? Could the dead producer’s husband have felt a murderous envy for his successful wife? Getting behind the mistletoe and jingle bells will take all of Hayden’s savvy—along with some super caffeinated Peppermint Mochas—if she hopes to catch a killer with a heart more bitter than the darkest truffle . . .
“Soon I was enthralled in the murder and suspect list . . . I know many of the cozy settings seem the same but this one was extra magical for the holiday season. So if you are looking for a read that has the perfect holiday setting here it is!” —Bibliophile.reviews
“The murder itself is intriguing, and the suspects are credible . . . a fun read.” —The Cozy Review
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Amy Weidenaar
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October 1, 2018
I need to go back and read all of this series. This is book 5 in 5 of the released series and I can't wait for the next one. Just enough was mentioned of previous books to tease you into reading the previously released ones but nothing stated that would ruin a previous story. A beautifully built tension between two male characters and the female lead has me completely torn over who likes who as more than a friend and who I want to cheer for. Now, for the mystery? I was dizzy trying to figure out who the bad guy was! Usually it's pretty easy but you were left wondering who the intended victim was or if there was more than one victim. If there was more than one victim, was there more than one bad guy? This was REALLY well done. I was left hanging until the big reveal. The characters were wonderfully developed and the dialogue was fun. The world building was fabulous, you could easily place yourself there. It never got draggy in any places, though it easily could have. Not being much of a cook, I did have to look up some of the terms. Luckily, I just had to highlight the right word for it to clue me in. I definitely recommend this one. Recipes Included: Peppermint-Mocha Cookies With Peppermint -Vanilla Icing & Candy-Cane Sprinkles, Easy Peppermint-Mocha Fudge, Peppermint-Mocha Dipped Pretzels With Candy-Cane Crunch, Peppermint-Mocha No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes With Chocolate-Cookie Crust, and Supersize Peppermint Mocha. Thank you to Colette London, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful story and share my thoughts and opinions with others.
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Beverly Shackelford
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September 26, 2019
OMG!!! This murder mistery held my attention to the very end. This author is excellent in her storytelling. She kept you intrigued and grasping for every little clue. What is so good about her writing is she keeps you hanging to the every end.
Pamela Kelson
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October 10, 2019
Fun and festive! Now I can't wait for Christmas, though I hope it's not as exciting and dangerous as Hayden's holiday.
About the author
Colette London is the pseudonym of a bestselling novelist who's published more than three dozen books worldwide. Visit her on the web at www.colettelondon.com, friend her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/colette.london.books, or follow her on Twitter @Colette__London today.
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