Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bakeoff by Darci Hannah is an excellent cozy mystery that is the second book in the wonderful series: Beacon Bakeshop. This book is just wonderful.

This is such a great series and it keeps getting better and better. This one has a delightful Christmas theme to it, and it also has some beyond amazing cookie recipes that really have inspired me for baking this week (as well making my tummy grumble).

This adorable Michigan lake town is just the perfect location. I love the collection of town inhabitants, shop owners, and the shops themselves. Lindsey Bakewell, her family, Kennedy, Rory, Wellington, and the whole gang are just hilarious. The one-liners, snappy dialogue, likable characters, and the narrative really are a perfect balance to the murder/mysteries. I actually had no clue who did it! That almost never happens!!!!

I loved the addition of Mrs. Nichols to this story line, and I will never be able to get enough of Wellington and his soulful eyes and furriness. I can’t wait to see where this series located in Beacon Harbor takes me next. (And the gingerbread muffins will be tested out!!!!!)

Highly recommend.

5/5 stars

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I enjoyed this latest installment in the series. I have read book one in the series, but this book can be read as a standalone. I enjoyed revisiting the characters and solving the whodunit.