Carrot Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen Series #10)

great

absolutely fantastic. had me entertained for hours. would recommend

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Yummy

I not only enjoyed the mystery of the story, but I also enjoyed the recipies included with many chapters. It was a fun read. I will probably look for other books written by this author. Although the idea of mystery books with recipies is not original, I found the story in itself entertaining. It kept me reading and wanting to solve the mystery. It was an easy read.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Little bit torn

Well I have read the whole series so far and honestly I'm starting to go back and forth on it. I'm soooooooo tired of the love triangle! I know everyone else is too, at this point I'd rather both men walked away and we just let Hannah be. She's happier with Moishe apparently and is completely bliind if she doesn't realize that Norman is the one for her. Just because Mike is hot doesn't mean he's quality...and most of the time he treats her like some would be damsel in distress...and that is not the Hannah we know and love! I'm also getting tired of the grammar lessons. Obviously those of us who read the series know enough grammar to get by...I feel like Hannah is kind of stuck up on that point...it could be cut down at the very least...HOWEVER....all that being said, I still loved the mystery and do recommend it for all those who love Hannah or for those just looking to read something different. So pick it up anyhow and cross your fingers that Hannah makes up her mind fast! That dream house isn't gonna wait forever!!

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

First Cake Murder

It is a nice shorter story.

Not intense and enough to scare the pants off you like a serial killer or gruesome.

Agatha Christie style writing.

Writing is good since it does not delve into too much detail. You know the characters right off in the beginning.

Plan on reading them all. Absolutely fun little mystery.

Easy reading and you can get through quickly.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Joanne Fluke is steady as a close friend.

Having read all of the Hannah Swensen books, I usually order them before they are available. This book was another winner. I like the involment of the sisters as well as the two moms. Of course Moishe is my hero. All the recipes are yummy looking but I don't dare try any. Hannah looks skinny campared to me. Romance is always in the picture and, like Hannah, I don't know which man she will finally choose. Start at the beginning of the series and see how a character developes over time.

I recommend any of the Hannah Swensen books and also Susan Wittig Albert's series about an herb shop, set in Texas.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Joanne Fluke cannot be beat

I always enjoy Ms. Flukes Hannah Swensen series. And the recipes are good, too. I only wish she could write faster.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A must for Hannah fans, but a little disappointing.

I have read the entire Hannah Swenson series, and I was a little disappointed with this one. As a previous reviewer mentioned, it's time she wrap up the Hannah/Norman/Mike love triangle. It's getting pretty hard to believe that 2 grown men in their 30's, are willing to wait around while she decides which one is her true love, or whatever. Either have her chose, or have them walk away from her. I mean, if she hasn't decided by now, maybe it's neither of them. Overall, I enjoy this series, and will continue to read it, for now.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

i liked it

well, i just finished reading this book. i will say, that i enjoyed it a lot. i like all of joann fluke's 'hannah swensen' mysteries. i do wish that hannah would make up her mind about mike and norman. norman all the way!! that part is getting a little old. i also don't like how hannah can be kind of wishy-washy when it comes to mike. other than that, it was a good cozy mystery. i liked the setting at the lake, some new characters, and of course the recipies. so i recommend this book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Enough Is Enough

I cannot believe I actually made it through to the end of this book. I justified checking it out from the library by telling myself this newest installment should finally wrap up the Norman/Mike triangle. But no such luck. Except for the victim, the scenario is the same in each book - a new dessert, a person found dead with the new dessert nearby, Hannah solving the murder, Hannah in danger, Hannah being rescued by Mike & Norman...DESSERT, MURDER, RESCUE, OH MY, 'sing along with me now'. The only good thing about this one is that Hannah is less condescending to the people not quite as intelligent as she. I think the Hannah character is quickly becoming unlikeable. Is she really that much smarter than the entire Lake Eden Police Department? So much so that people beg her to investigate?! She's always just one step ahead of Mike. Another thing I find totally unrealistic 'in this book & the previous ones' is that Norman & Mike seem to be fine with Hannah dating both of them at the same time - sitting between them at dinners, having them both walk her to the van. Seriously, are they going to take turns kissing her goodnight? I am also getting tired of the way recipe talk is thrown in so awkwardly 'pg 105 & 106 Sunny Vegetable Salad', especially when Hannah is talking to her sisters who don't cook. I think the author needs to re-evaluate where she is going with this series & wind it up fast before she loses all her fans. If she decides to keep it going, she needs to shake it up a bit.

1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Storm

Will?

recommend this series of books. very enjoyable read!

I have been reading all of this series and have enjoyed everyone of Joanna Fluke book so far!

4 star-an easy way to sspend an afternoon

another goldy winner-

food-plus murder -and a great supporting cast of the usual friends-
its a good read-

Entertaining and Mouth-watering

I'm hooked on this series! Entertaining mystery accompanied by recipes that make you want to head for the kitchen to try them!

Good Fast read

Fast easy read with some good recipes

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very Enjoyable Cozy Murder Mystery

I have enjoyed all of Joanne Fluke's cozy murder mysteries. It is a fun, light-hearted read...quick and easy with great recipes. It does not go into all of the gory details of the murdered victim which is what I appreciate about "cozy" murder mysteries.

you'll like this if you like to cook

wasn't sure if this was a novel or a cookbook with very detailed instructions

Love It!!

I have read several of Joann's books and like her style. Comfortable, good old mysteries!

DO U NEED TO READ THESE BOOKS IN ORDER ??

I just purchased the carrot cake murder. Does it matter if they are not read in the correct order. Thanks.

Fun Reading

Joanne Fluke's mysteries are just plain fun. They are very good reading for the beach or anytime when you want to read, but don't really want to concentrate on a complicated story or plot. The characters re-appear in her series and that is fun too. The recipes are decent too!

Did not finish

Too much time spent on recipes and cooking, made the story drag