Christmas Sweets

No stress Christmas read. Johanna Fluke story is not a mystery, and Laura Levine store has been punished in other Christmas books by this trio.

This is the first compiled short Christmas stories volume that I've read, and I really enjoyed it. It didn't seem to matter where a person was in the series. Each book just fit in well.In the Twelve Desserts of Christmas by Joanne Fluke, we met Matt and Julie a couple of love-struck teachers who volunteered to stay with some kids at boarding school over Christmas. There was no murder, but it was a fun little mystery that Hannah got involved in, since she was baking cookies and desserts for the kids and the two teachers. I enjoyed all these short story characters a lot!After reading Nightmare on Elf Street by Laura Levine, I was laughing so much that I just knew I wanted to start reading the Jaine Austen series soon. Oh my goodness, the descriptions of some of the funny scenes had me laughing out loud, especially when Jaine's cat Prozac got loose at the mall. This was a good murder mystery. There weren't a lot of suspects and I was a little suspicious of who ended up being the killer.The third story, The Christmas Thief by Leslie Meier focused on Elizabeth Stone, Lucy's daughter that we don't really read much about in the books that are about their daily lives. I just knew that Lucy would come to her rescue when poor Elizabeth was accused of being in on the theft of a mega-valuable jewel collection at the hotel where she worked. Miss Tilley came along (I just love this lady!) and the 90-something's computer skills definitely came in handy in sifting out a perp. Elizabeth got a very happy ending out of the little story!These three stories just showed how very different Christmas celebrations can be, but the main thing with people is being around those they love, or in Jaine's case, a pet she loves. Despite Prozac being crazy-kitty-from-Elm Street sometimes, she loves the little bugger a lot!

A mixed bag bag of good stories not necessarily confined to Christmas. Read anytime! I really liked the general descriptions.

I like all three authors. I thought these were new stores, but evidently, they were re-writes of previous stories. I liked the boarding school setting of Joanne Fluke's story, as well the recipes.The second story was very funny, but I missed Jaine's visits to her mom and dad's. They're so funny.The last story was good. I liked the different setting, but I really missed Tinker's Grove and was happy when Lucy arrived in Florida.

I loved all of the stories and all of the authors, however these have all been published in other collections before:The Twelve Deserts of Christmas was included in Sugar and Spice (2006).Nightmare of Elf Street was included in Secret Santa (2013).The Christmas Thief was included in A Winter Wonderland (2012).

Joanne Fluke had good recipes (repeats) but her plot and writing were disappointing. I like Leslie Meiers a lot, Laura Levine not so much.

I just love this author's series. I have made many of the recipes in the books and have collected all so far. They are my go to for new and fun recipes that are easy and really good. The directions are a little wordy but there are great cooking hints included to make your job easier. I can hardly wait for the next book to become available! The character development is so good that they become your friends!

Love the books by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine and Leslie Meier. Have read all of Joanne's books and most of Laura's and Leslie's. I will never look at chocolate the same way. Good stories.

arrived quickly and in excellent condition. I was disappointed that I had actually read the story in this 3 story book in another book a couple of years ago, but that has no bearing on the service or quality of my book!

If you like cozy mysteries, you'll love Joanne Fluke. And this book does not disappoint! I read everthing she writes! The stories are well crafted, and the recipes she includes are a wonderful bonus.

An entertaining book with stories by 3 of my favourite authors. I have read most of their books and look forward to the next

Most enjoyable read of all three stories.

Schöne Stories.