This was three different Christmas themed murders. The stories were entertaining. i hadn't read anything by any of these authors before.

Christmas and cozy mysteries - it should be a perfect match, right? Unfortunately, these three short cozies felt as stale as last year's candy canes

I've read other things I've enjoyed from one of the three authors, I think it's just the shortened versions I disliked.

The flow was off, and the conclusions seemed very abrupt. I plan to avoid short cozies from now on and stick to the full length

This is a set of 3 Christmas cozy mystery novellas. The tie-in between the 3 stories is that each has a Christmas card as a key in the mystery. I really enjoyed each of these books. I have read the Lucy Stone mysteries for years and it was good to get back to Tinker’s Cove and all Lucy’s friends. I’m newer to the Lee Hollis and Peggy Ehrhart books, but have read and enjoyed some of these before also. All three of the books are good mysteries and the shorter length make them perfect for the Christmas season.

Christmas Card Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Peggy Ehrhart is a delightful book made up of three short stories. Leslie Meier writes Christmas Card Murder, which is Lucy Stone book 26.5. Lucy finds an old Christmas cards that was sent to former residents of her home. The card includes a hateful message, so Lucy is off to solve the case. Lee Hollis writes Death of A Christmas Carol, part of the Hayley Powell series. When Hayley and two other women receive cards stating the town flirt plans on running off with one of their husbands, Hayley is determined to fine the truth. Last but not least is Death Of A Christmas Card Crafter by Peggy Ehrhart which is part of the Knit and Nibble series. The Knit and Nibble crew set out to solve the murder of the high school's beloved art teacher. I am a big fan of all three of these authors, and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this delightful collection of Christmas cozy mysteries.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Three wonderful stories by three great authors. The storyline and the characters are great in each story. You’ll have some DIY, newspaper reporting, marital unhappiness, knitters, kids being kids and of course awesome friends who always have your back. Just for good measure they threw in some yummy recipes. It’s a great holiday read. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

Christmas Card Murder is a collection of novellas by three different authors of cozy mysteries, Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Peggy Ehrhart. Although the stories do not overlap, they do all have a central theme in that all of the murders involve a Christmas card.

I'll be honest, the main reason I wanted to read this book was to read the Leslie Meier story. I have been a fan of the Lucy Stone series for man years and the character is a favorite of mine. In this story Lucy finds an old Christmas card during renovations on her house with a nasty message inside. Lucy soon sets out to discover who of the previous residents wrote it and the mystery associated with it. Lucy is still such an appealing heroine. She is real, she's not perfect and is like most women today struggling to balance career and family. The setting of Tinker's Cover is charming and cozy and someplace I yearn to visit. Too bad it isn't real. This story alone makes the collection worthwhile. It is the perfect cozy Christmas read!

The other two mysteries also center around a Christmas card and while I enjoyed them the Leslie Meier entry was the strongest to me. I had read Lee Hollis before, but I had never heard of Peggy Ehrhart and I look forward to reading more from her.

Overall I think this is a fun and light option for Christmas reading and will especially appeal to lovers of cozies. I think it helps, especially with the Lucy Stone story if you had read some of her other books, just because the format of these stories does not allow for much character development. That being said I will be be recommending the Christmas collection at our library to all of our cozy mystery fans.

If you’re buying this book for the Lucy Stone mystery, don't waste your time or money. Meier totally dropped the ball on this one and I felt so disappointed. She developed a unique mystery with a cold case and possible false conviction and ended the whole the abruptly and without true explanation. I literally kept flipping the last page back and forth thinking “that can’t possible be it!” Very frustrating, Even with the few great things Lucy’s husband Bill unexpectedly accomplished for our heroine who’s rarely treated right by her family, I would not recommend this story.
That being said, the rest of the book was excellent and perfect kickoff to the holiday season of this horrible year. I’ve been hit or miss on liking Lee Hollis, but this Hayley Powell Mystery did not disappoint- I was curious and felt cozy and close to this northeastern coastal crew. This was also my first Peggy Earnhart story and I’m totally sold on this Knit & Nibble series. The characters and interesting and their hobbies are right up my ally.
Sad about Lucy, but happy about the rest.
Obviously, pick this up if you’re into cozy mysteries, holiday reading, small towns, coastal life, the US northeast, and/or knitting.

Christmas Card Murder is a trilogy of short books, all revolving wound Christmas. The first is by Leslie Meier who writes am entertaining character, Lucy Stone, who works part-time as a reporter for the local Pennysaver newspaper. She is tenacious and responsible in those duties. Off duty she is a typical middle-aged almost-empty-nester with all those issues and emotions. She is an extremely accessible and very likeable who faces every situation with the appropriate aplomb. Next came Death of A Christmas Carol by Lee Hollis which finds an intriguing situation arise when a Christmas card is delivered to the staff party from the local "loose" woman addressed to three women, stating that her gift to them was that she was running off with one of their husbands that very evening. Emotional chaos reigned, as none of the husbands were anywhere to be found. The third was Death of A Christmas Cart Crafter by Peggy Ehrhart in which friends investigate the murder of a friend, with not surprising results.

The best thing about this book is that all the heroines are middle-aged to older women. All very endearing, all with typical lives and issues. Very attractive to older women who get sick of perky young things. The Christmas card to the three women is an old plot but one worth revisiting and this retelling was light-hearted enough to make it appealing. All in all, this book was as appealing as murder and mayhem can in a Christmas book. I recommend it.

I was invited to read a free ARC of Christmas Card Murder by Netgalley. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #christmascardmurder

What could be better than an anthology of Christmas-themed mysteries from some of my favorite authors! All three authors presented satisfying stories that kept me turning the pages and got me into the holiday spirit. If you aren't familiar with these authors, this anthology is a great way to introduce yourself to their work. (Note: I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I simply loved this Christmas card themed anthology. All three stories are interesting in their own way. In Leslie Meier's story, the highlight was that the main focus was on a vintage card. There were some sad aspects to this story, but the conclusion was well written.

The next story, by Lee Hollis, was interesting, although I have to admit that some aspects were downright unpleasant, namely characters being potentially unfaithful to their spouses. It is not something I like reading about. I know it does exist, but to me, it takes away all enjoyment in a story.

Finally, Peggy Ehrhart's story was darker than expected, but pleasantly so. All aspects involving the Christmas card were nicely weaved into the story, and I think it made the book end on a high note.

Christmas Card Murder is a delightful festive trio of three very different cozy mysteries by three cozy mystery authors - Leslie Meier, Lee Lollis and Peggy Ehrhart. I've come across Lee Hollis before, though the others - Leslie Meier and Peggy Ehrhart - were new to me, so I also had an opportunity to discover these authors.

Readers are enveloped in mystery as clever sleuths expose secrets and solve puzzles materialising from Christmas cards. The three novellas thrilled me with great storylines and quick visits to lovely settings alongside wonderful characters. Each whodunit was fun to figure out and I felt wistful when I got to the end. This Yuletide trio of holiday tales is a treat to get readers into the Christmassy spirit at any time of the year. I can highly recommend Christmas Card Murder if holiday-themed cozy mysteries give you a buzz.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

If you are looking for some Christmas spirits...you've found them. Three novellas, all with a Christmas theme, featuring some of my favorite cozy mystery characters. These authors are all on my favorites list because they manage to consistently keep the mysteries cozy while keeping readers entertained. The stories are just the right length for an afternoon curled up watching the tree lights. At least 5 stars for each one.

Christmas Card Murder is a collection of three novellas. The three authors are Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Peggy Ehrhart.
All three novellas are set at Christmas with a Christmas card theme, All have a great setting and likeable characters. There is, of course, a mystery in each that has you guessing to the end. All three will have you in the Christmas spirit . You won't want to put it down.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Kensington for an honest review.

Three authors come together to tell mystery short stories. All three involve a murder.
Meier starts is off with Lucy finding an old Christmas card in a wall that was more of a threat. She goes off to find out the circumstances behind it.
Hollis follows up with a woman who sends a Christmas card to three woman telling them she intends to steal one of their husbands.
Ehrhart finishes with the story of a beloved art teacher being found dead.
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I’m a huge fan of Leslie Meier and jumped at the chance to read this book. I was so excited to have read this and was quite pleased with the other two authors who are new to me.
All three stories can be read independent of their series but I suspect that they would be enhanced by the aeries.
I was quite pleased that each story also left some things unanswered so that the reader can draw their own conclusions about what they thought happened.

This is a nice collection of Christmas stories to help get one in the Christmas spirit. I liked how a Christmas card was the 'connector' of these stories.

All of these can be read as a stand-alone but I've loved watching the characters' relationships grow. These are easy to read and kept my interest until the very end.

What a fun, festive collection of cozy mysteries to help you get in the holiday mood. I've read books by two of the three authors before, so I was happy to see them together in one book. I liked how each story was set in a small town and had the Christmas card theme. I was happily surprised to find the knitting pattern and two yummy recipes to complement the stories.

This is a wonderful box set. With three wildly different cozy mysteries by three of my favorite cozy mystery authors, the only thing in common is that a Christmas card is used in each book. Great concept! All three are wonderful reads, with great characters, a good storyline, and wonderful settings. It was a fun read and I was sad when I hit the last page. I can’t wait to dive into other works by these great authors. If you're a fan of holiday themed cozy mysteries, I can't recommend this book enough!
**I received an ARC of this set and this is my honest and voluntary review.

I look forward to this anthology every year. It always showcases some of the best cozy mystery talent and gets me in the holiday spirit.

This year we had a Lucy Stone story from Leslie Meier, a Hayley Powell story from Lee Hollis, and a Pamela Paterson story from Peggy Ehhrhart (a new-to-me series). One of the things I love about these anthologies is that if you've never read these authors or series before, it introduces you to the characters and the author's writing style. I genuinely loved all three novellas and read each one of them in one sitting. If you like cozy mysteries or short stories, you should definitely check this book out. It's a wonderful collection and would make a great gift too.

I love reading a collection of novellas because during this time of year life gets busy. It is nice to curl up with each of these stories and enjoy them after a long day. Leslie Meier is one of my favorite authors with her Lucy Stone series. As a reader I have followed along as Lucy and her family celebrate the holidays and grow up. Christmas Card Murder brings Lucy to a long ago mystery. Uncovering an old Christmas card from the wall, Lucy must find out who left the nasty message. Lee Hollis gives us the story of three women receive a Christmas card right before the big party. In the card, the town flirt says she is taking one of their husbands and leaving. Will they be able to determine which husband it is? Finally Peggy Ehrhart's story is one of murder. Who murdered the beloved art teacher? The stories were all well developed. They all had their twists which kept the pages turning. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required..

These cozy mystery short stories are always a MUST read for me each holiday season, so being able to read an advance reader copy thanks to Netgalley was a real treat - especially with this one having a bonus story from Peggy Ehrhart!

I always find these so impressive, that the stories still manage to capture my attention and are so full of detail in such a short amount of pages! I especially loved that each of these three titles each had to do with a Christmas card - the common theming made it an even more fun read for me! I read this book in one sitting, and it totally put me in the holiday mood!