Holly and Evan are getting ready for their Christmas themed wedding when the lead ballerina in the local production of The Nutcracker dies during a parade. Holly finds out that Tiffany, the ballerina, was poisoned with cyanide in her protein smoothie.

I loved being back in Mistletoe, Maine! The combination of all the normal holiday festivities, prepping for the wedding, the Nutcracker, a blogger and Holly investigating was perfect. The mystery was intriguing, even though I wish we knew a little bit more about Tiffany, the victim. As always the characters in this series are great and make me wish I lived there.

This is the 4th book in the series. I have read the first two but just realized I hadn't read the third. The books are meant to be read in order but they explain enough that I was able to follow just fine. The series is a fun Christmas cozy mystery series and are all fun. 4 stars

Stalking Around The Christmas Tree is the fourth book in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series. I have read and enjoyed them all, but they can also be read as standalone stories. Christmas time in Mistletoe, Maine, is th busy season for Inn Keeper Holly White. Business is booming at the Reindeer Games, her wedding to Sheriff Evan Gray is nearly here, and the annual parade is about to begin. The town is also hosting the State Ballet Company, who are going to be performing The Nutcracker. Many of the dancers and others with the company are staying at Reindeer Games. When the lead ballerina, Tiffany is found dead on one of the floats, Holly will be working overtime to help solve this murder. Was it the Rat King, whose mask was also found on the float, or someone else in the company?

I enjoy this series and it was fun to be back in Mistletoe, Maine for this festive, cozy mystery. Holly is a great character. She knows everyone in town and they don't hesitate to talk to her. Being engaged to the sheriff, who trusts her intuition and sleuthing, helps to solve these crimes as well. As Holly beings talking and gathering information, she learns that Tiffany had some secrets, as well as people who were not happy with her dancing the main role. The mystery was well plotted and was well presented in the book with just the right mix of personal story and festive fun with the Reindeer Games' activities. I really enjoyed all the famiiar characters being back and part of the wedding plans, games and input into the mystery. A fun, festive Christmas mystery that I recommend.

Love love love this series! I do feel like all the books follow the same cadence, which I guess is normal with cozies. I still loved reading this and seeing the progression of the characters and their stories.

There were a lot of layers to this story. Mayor West has brought the ballet to Mistletoe in an effort to improve tourism. One of the ballet dancers is found dead. While Holly is solving that mystery, she is prepping for her wedding and trying o figure out what’s wrong with Libby.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

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In book four - Holly White inn owner of The Reindeer Games Inn is planning her wedding to Evan when the Ballet Company comes to town Murder is soon to follow. Holly wants to find the killer before she says her I Dos , but will she be able to .


This is such a great series that only gets better with time. I can’t wait to read book 5 .

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I just absolutely love this series. This installment was no different. With this installment including a ballet company, The Nutcracker ballet, secret tunnels, Christmas Parades and so much more of my ALL TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS THINGS, this was my favorite story of Holly and the gang yet! I always love hearing whats going on at Reindeer Games!!

Holly moved back home to the town of Mistletoe several books ago. She and her parents run a Christmas tree farm and inn. Holly is set to marry her fiancé, Evan, on Christmas Eve at the farm. Mistletoe is all Christmas. The town has based its image on the holiday. The mayor has invited a ballet troupe to perform The Nutcracker in the days leading up to Christmas. During the Christmas parade, one of the ballerinas dies inside a snow globe. She was poisoned. Between the snowy weather and the murder, Evan is swamped. Holly decides she will help solve the murder so she and Evan can get married and enjoy their honeymoon. And, of course, Holly gets too involved. I did enjoy the storyline. Although there were a lot of characters in the book, I feel like the author introduced them and explained their relevance well. I did wonder why Holly was so insistent of solving the mystery since she didn’t know anyone in the ballet troupe.

I like the characters and the Christmas setting. I'm glad things progress in each book. The mystery kept me guessing, there were two in this book.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Back to Mistletoe with the fourth book in this series and back to a murder. Great festive story that I am sure you will enjoy. 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

Thank you, NetGalley and Minotaur Books, for providing me with a complimentary digital copy of this book for review.

Indulge in the allure of this captivating cozy mystery that effortlessly transports readers to a charming small-town setting. But what truly sets this book apart is its ability to weave a tight-knit community, where the characters become cherished companions. Each character possesses endearing quirks and engages in fascinating relationships, making them feel like old friends. With the addition of amateur sleuthing and a touch of meddling, the narrative sparkles with humor and warmth, creating an absolute delight to read. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend this heartwarming and engaging book that will leave readers craving for more.

Christmas lover's rejoice! Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost is another perfect entry in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series.

In this charming cozy mystery, you find yourself in Mistletoe, Maine enjoying the Reindeer Games Inn and Hearth cafe. Holly White is very busy helping her parents at the tree farm in the lead-up to Christmas, their busiest time of year. She is also preparing for her wedding to Sheriff Evan Gray on Christmas Eve. Yet she isn't too busy to get involved in investigating the murder of a ballerina that has been staying at the inn. She is also concerned with why Libby, her fiance's sister, is acting strange.

While reading this book, I thought, "Oh, I want to experience Christmas in this town". The descriptions of the stores in Mistletoe and Holly's friends and family are so lovely. Who wouldn't love Cookie Cutter and her sidekick goat? The mystery in this cozy keeps you guessing through to the end. You can read this as a stand-alone, although I recommend the rest of the series. A very entertaining read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the DRC!

Very fun Christmas cozy that takes place on a Christmas tree farm. Fourth book in the series. A delightful way to get into the holiday spirit!

First of all, thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an advanced copy of one of my favorite cozy mystery series!

This newest installment follows Holly as she prepares for her wedding in the midst of ballet fun and of course, a murder! Like the proceeding 3 novels, this one also takes place during Christmas (shocker, I know) and centers around Holly's family's Christmas tree farm.

If you are a fan of Cozies, Jacqueline Frost does a great job of bringing you into the action quickly. You don't have to wait long for the murder and mystery to ensue, and for that I am always grateful. The Christmas cheer was present, as always, and with Holly's wedding around the corner it was just the most perfect little cozy Christmas mystery book.

If you haven't read this series yet, I HIGHLY recommend checking it out!

4.75 stars. I love this series! This was another fun one in the series.

Evan and Holly are getting ready to tie the knot but of course there must be a murder to complicate things. Not only that but someone is maybe following Libby around and she is on high alert.

I just love all the characters in this series, they are all a lot of fun. I was a little bit afraid that I was going to not like Libby in this one with the things she was doing at first but once we got to the root of the problem I understood but it did put a tiny damper on my fun which is why my personal rating docked a smidgen.

Can't wait for the next one even if it's going to be a little bit of a longer wait.

A great addition to this series. In this book, the ballet is in town to perform the Nutcracker. During a parade to celebrate, the star ballerina is found dead on a float. Not only did I love being back in Mistletoe, but I adored the Nutcracker theme of the book. This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series!

In this 4th installment of the Christmas Tree Farm Mysteries series, we're back in Mistletoe for another big town event. And as always, something goes wrong. The story includes all of our favorite characters and continues a few storylines from previous books in the series. I recommend reading the books in order. This one includes spoilers for previous books, so you wouldn't want to skip around. However, the author does a nice job of including just enough background information that someone who hasn't read any of the previous books (or who hasn't read them a while), can catch up and enjoy the action.

If you're looking for an innovative plot, or a main character who is going to make smart decisions and listen to the advice of law enforcement and friends/family, this isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a cozy mystery in a fun setting, enjoy the read! I will keep coming back for more stories from Mistletoe! As always, I keep the genre and my expectations for it in mind as I rate a book.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #CrookedLaneBooks for a free copy of #StalkingAroundtheChristmasTree by Jacqueline Frost. All opinions are my own.

I was very hesitant to read this; in fact, I had to be talked into it by a friend who was reading the series. I wish I had listened to my gut-feelings instead and just passed on it.

Ultimately, this series has become everything I dislike about the trend/trope road that so many cozies are going down [the MC is one of the rudest, most selfish MC's I have ever read and I was truly angry at her behavior in this book. It makes me wonder just why the author is writing someone who is really not a nice person.] and it is just not for me. I didn't enjoy anything about this book and it took me much longer to read than it should have, and no matter how many people beg me, I will not be reading anymore of them [should they be written]. It is a real disappointment for me because I truly enjoyed the first two books so much.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jacqueline Frost, and Crooked Lane Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Holly White is back and planning her Christmas Eve wedding to Mistletoe's Sheriff, Evan Gray.The town has had 3 murders in as many years. This year a ballet troupe has been hired to perform The Nutcracker, in hopes of bringing in tourists and changing the town reputation. When the lead dancer is murdered, Holly jumps into action to try to find whodunnit.
These characters are like old friends. They're so well developed and connected. I was drawn into the story immediately and felt like I was in Mistletoe with them. Jacqueline Frost, or Julie Anne Lindsey, has a real talent for bringing the story alive with intricate details. I can visualize the Inn and the Hearth Cafe just like I was there. This has lots of twists and "hold your breath" moments. Theodore, the goat, and his "wife hunting" add laugh out loud moments. Don't miss this one!
I received an advanced copy of Stalking Around the Christmas Tree from the author, Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley. This review is my personal opinion.

I love Jacqueline's cozy mystery. She never disappoint me. this one absolutely is a fantastic read. I recommend to read the whole series from beginning, the romance is such a fun part of the story

Jacqueline Frost also use pen names as Julie Ann Linsey Bree Baker and Julie Chase. All of her cozy mystery series are great.

I really enjoyed reading this cozy and charming mystery. Stalking Around the Christmas Tree is the fourth in a series. I have not read the earlier books, but was able to follow along well and definitely will be going back to read the earlier installments.

Thank you to Net Galley for giving me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.