I wish I could visit Mistletoe, Maine! Jacqueline Frost's lastest Christmas Tree Farm Mystery (Book 5) is another great addition to the series. Cozy goodness.

I've fallen hopelessly in love with these Christmas Tree Farm Mystery books. This latest one, only added to that love. Holly is one of my favorite characters of all time. She's sweet, thoughtful, intelligent, rolls with the punches, and makes things work. She is my kind of gal, too. Jeans and T shirts, tennis shoes, and hair up in a messy bun. However, she also cleans up nice too. And did I mention how much I love her family?

If I had a family like that, I don't think I would ever want to leave Mistletoe either. They're protective yet supportive and they love Holly regardless of what she may or may not do. And Evan is just another welcome addition on top of that. He makes an excellent sheriff and an even better husband!

I wish this place was real. I really do. This sounds like the most amazing place on the planet. Christmas spirit all year round? Sign me up! And Carol bringing the town together to break a world record of the biggest gingerbread man? That part right there was so sweet (no pun intended).

Once I start reading these books, I just can't stop. I get sucked in and I am instantly swept away into a world of magic, love, togetherness, and unfortunately murder. However, I think it's worth the risk.

Fantastic world building, great wholesome characters, new places to explore and visit, what more you could you possibly want?

I have to admit, I was a little bit surprised by the killer this time around. I was really hoping it wasn't the one I thought it was. The ending was a complete surprise. They almost seemed remorseful. I am not sure if that's a redeeming quality for them or just a cry for help, but I appreciated the fact that it wasn't just another 'evil villain' that was the killer. This one was definitely more human, even though what they did was atrocious.

Still, there were plenty of surprises and happiness all around to be shared. Have I mentioned that I love this book and this series? Because I do! I highly recommend!

Thanks to Net Galley, the publishers, and to Jacqueline Frost for the ability to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are honest and are completely mine alone.

I’LL BE HOME FOR MISCHIEF is absorbing from the first sentence to the last. Chapters zip along like a ride on a snowmobile! I felt welcomed, cozy, and entertained every second. The mystery is top-notch with all the thrills and chills I’ve come to anticipate in a Christmas Tree Farm Mystery.

Mistletoe, Maine is home to Reindeer Games tree farm and Inn. Locals are celebrating a Victorian Christmas theme this year. Holly’s Mom is attempting to bake the world’s largest gingerbread man when a murder thwarts her plans.

Author, Jacqueline Frost serves up several suspicious townsfolk for Sheriff Evan Gray (Holly’s husband) to investigate. The murder is well camouflaged around all the Christmas decor and festivities, but Holly figures out the clues and Evan comes to her rescue, and they all have a Merry Christmas! This is a holiday story to look forward to. I highly recommend!

I honestly read and reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Crooked Lane books. All opinions are my own.

A fun read for a cozy mystery set in Mistletoe, Maine. During the preparation for the Christmas town celebration, a body is found. Sadly, in the gingerbread cookie batter. Enjoyed this one and would highly recommend this book and author.

Believe it or not, Mistletoe, Maine experiences yet another murder just days before Christmas! There’s lots of action in the book and around the town, with lots of holiday cheer sprinkled in, too. Fun characters, clever winter games and sleuthing abound in this recommended read.

I could not wait anymore for another arc to be read, so I used this one as a placeholder for now. It was such a magical Christmas story that has no profanity in it at all. It would hold you for start to finish taking you on a magical journey. The town was having an anniversary celebration and they even played some “reindeer games” too. What I also like about this book is that it has those transition breaks too. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience the magic of Christmastime.

Once again, the holidays have rolled around in Book 5 of Jacqueline Frost’s Christmas Tree Farm mystery series. Holly Gray, looking forward to her first anniversary with sheriff Evan Gray, is trying to come up with the perfect gift. Evan is a magical gift giver while Holly is not as imaginative. She is helping her folks with the Reindeer games which this year have the added adventure of her Mom trying to set a Guinness world record for the largest gingerbread man. The founding family of the town, the Snows, have been invited to attend and Mother and adult son show up at the Inn. They are not the friendliest pair that Holly has checked in, but she does her best to be welcoming. Sadly, the next day, Holly’s Mom’s plans are ruined when Mr. Snow turns up dead in the gingerbread. While Holly promises to stay out of the investigation, she cannot help herself. The usual cast of characters are in town to help her, so we get to visit with Cookie Cutter and her goats as well as Holly’s grumpy cat, Cindy Lou Who. This is another well written adventure that keeps you guessing until the end. I was given an advanced copy by NetGalley but the opinion is my own.

I love this Christmas series and hope for a new one every year.
Exactly what you think of when your craving a Christmas cozy .

I've been a fan of this series from the beginning and have looked forward to each new book. I'll Be Home for Mischief was no exception. However, for me, this was not my favorite book in the series. I love the characters and the setting of this series. The story premise had promise. Holly's mom attempts to divert focus away from the murders that have occurred at the Christmas Tree farm each year for the past five years by trying to break a record for baking the largest gingerbread cookie. Sadly, the attempt to divert attention is thwarted when another murder takes place on the farm. This time around, I felt like the story was much more relationship driven than mystery driven. While I love cozy mysteries because they are character driven, I prefer the romance to be secondary to the mystery. It felt like in this one the script was switched. I enjoy the series and so I will be back for future books.

I'll Be Home for Mischief, the 5th and newest in Jacqueline Frost's A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, surrounds the reader in the wonderful Christmas feeling that this series always brings, even as Holly works to solve the 5th murder on the farm in 5 years. That record is a tough one for a Christmas tree farm that works to draw in tourists especially during the holidays. Concerns for their reputation is part of the reason that Holly's mom decided to set a new and much happier record by creating the world's largest gingerbread man. Unfortunately, the bad record destroys any hopes of setting a new one when a body turn up in the batter for the giant gingerbread man cookie.
Among the excitement on the farm and within the community is a 1st anniversary celebration, attempts by the community to break world records since the cookie dreams were dashed, and a visit from Christopher's wife and a friend...Jackie. In case you don't remember Christopher, or you are new to the series, many of the people who visit the tree farm think that he might be Santa Claus, aka Kris Kringle. The gift collection is going so well that Holly thinks she might have to add a second wrapping party, until they all disappear. along with over 1000 gingerbread cookies! Unusually cold and windy weather can't keep Holly down and she tries to figure out who killed on of her guests.
Thank NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for allowing me to enjoy this perfect holiday delight, perfect for a mystery lover that is. I can't wait to share my enjoyment of I'll Be Home for Mischief, a true winter winner.
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Loved reading this book and series. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend her and her series of books. It hard putting this 1 down

I love this series so much. I look forward to reading a new one every winter!
We follow Holly who lives in a small town called mistletoe. As you can tell by the title of the town, they love Christmas. Every year Holly’s family at their Christmas tree farm run a big celebration called reindeer games!
It’s a cozy mystery series so of course someone dies in every book. And Holly who is not a cop or detective always inserts herself into the investigation.
Each books gets better and better and this town is just so cute. I want to live there.
I loved this book just as much as the others.

This one is my favorite thus far! And that speaks volumes for the series and the author given this is book #5. Lots of series start off with a bang and continue to be good but lose some of their luster as the series progresses. The Christmas Tree Farm books seem to keep getting better with each new book! I absolutely love all the characters including Cindy Lou Who the cat and Theodore the goat. And the location is magical. The author draws you in and you can easily picture the Reindeer Games as they happen and get immersed in the close knit community, shopkeepers, and friends. A trip to Mistletoe, Maine would most definitely be on my bucket list. I have both ebooks and hardcover editions and I can't wait to add this one to my library shelves. Please keep them coming and the sooner the better!

This was not my favorite book in this series. There was a lot of time spent on relationships, particularly the one between Holly and Evan. The death was just a side story. Although there was a lot of interesting things happening among different people, details and continuity seem to be forgotten between the beginning and the end of the book.

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

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.