I loved the first four books in this series, and was so excited to get an ARC of the next one! It was so great to revisit the town of Mistletoe and see these characters again. I really enjoyed this mystery and trying to figure out who did it, this one was more difficult to figure out than the others which was great! I'll Be Home for Mischief also really made me laugh as Holly tried so hard to remove herself from the murder investigation, but just couldn't help herself. Overall, Jacqueline Frost has written a really fantastic Christmas themed cozy mystery book.

This was a fast-paced cozy mystery — bringing back all this series characters — book 5 - centers around the heritage protected town of mistletoe— trying to get the world record for largest gingerbread man- when during the event someone is murdered— Holly our main protagonist along with her sherif husband must solve who did it before the wrong person is jailed. I think if you’ve never read the series you’d be ok starting with any book as the overall arch is romanced based but stable - the possible murders were easy to assume and I did guess correctly . I always enjoy Holly as a character and some of the eccentric towns folk — this will be a fun Christmas read for the holiday season !
Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC . This is my honest review .

Could this be the Christmas without murder? Everyone hopes as the excitement is building around gingerbread men. I love Christopher’s wife and friend. Such fun characters. And Mr. M…. So interesting. Great story. I loved the ending.

#IllBeHomeforMischief #NetGalley featuring Holly White Gray is a wonderful holiday cozy mystery sure to keep you guessing.
The town of Mistletoe is celebrating their 150th anniversary and everyone is going out of their way to make it special.
Their jubilation quickly turns to shock when a dead body is discovered and Holly must act fast to put the clues together and discover whodunit.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

The Christmas Tree Farm Mysteries: Gingerdead Man is a delightful yet suspenseful addition to Jacqueline Frost’s series. Holly White is a charming protagonist, though I found it challenging to connect with her at times. The festive setting in Mistletoe, Maine, complete with a giant gingerbread man and a mysterious murder, makes for an engaging holiday read. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing who the real culprit is. Despite some minor reservations, the intriguing premise and festive atmosphere make it a worthwhile read. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

For the fifth Christmas in a row, Mistletoe is the scene of a gruesome murder. Holly White Gray decides to investigate, despite the concerns of her husband, parents, and friends. To further complicate matters, true crime podcasters have decided to make Holly the focus of their latest investigation. While I enjoyed the other characters, I struggled to connect with Holly. Despite this, I liked the premise of the book and the mystery was interesting.