Last night I finished the book Candy Cane Murder. When I purchased it, I was looking for a light book that didn't take much thought. That is what I got.
The first story is by Joanne Fluke and is "Candy Cane Murder". This is an author I will read again. She has a wit about her that was enjoyable and includes recipes at the end of the chapter for any food mentioned in the book.
The second story, "The Dangers of Candy Canes" by Laura Levine had humor in it reminiscent of Janet Evanavich. Food, food and more food laced with guilt was something I could identify with. The author spoke directly to the audience explaining the character's history for those who had picked up the book for "Hannah's" (from Joanne Fluke's story) recipes.
The last story was definitely the weakest. I really wasn't interested in Leslie Meier's "Candy Canes of Christmas Past" until maybe the last two pages. It seemed more about a mom taking care of her child than a woman uncovering clues to a murder. I wasn't interested in the domestic struggles of a couple in this type of book.
All in all, it was entertaining. Not hardback authors for me, but I'll check out some Joanne Fluke in paperback for sure and if I'm out of my stash of books to read, Laura Levine will be one I will investigate.
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