Poisoned Pudding: Holiday Corner Christmas Cozy Mystery Book 6

by Sharon Michaels

In the quaint town of Holiday Corner, Vermont, Christmas is in the air. The twinkling lights and aroma of freshly baked gingerbread create the perfect festive atmosphere. But beneath the surface of this holiday bliss, a dark secret lurks, like a poisonous ingredient hidden in a delectable dessert.

Joy Holiday, Activities Director of Holiday Corner, invites renowned chef Ava Merryweather to create a spectacular feast for the town's annual Santa's Workshop Dinner, a beloved charity event. However, the excitement turns to shock when Ava is discovered dead in the snow, a plum pudding by her side.

As rumors of Ava's checkered past start circulating, suspicion falls on Joya Frost, part-time chef for the Silver Bells Café and owner of Sugar Plum Catering.

*Could Joya's connection to the catering world be linked to Ava's demise?
*And could the recent string of burglaries plaguing Holiday Corner be tied to the arrival of new chefs?

Determined to save the town's Christmas spirit and uncover the truth, Sheriff Frank Lawson, and Joy Holiday team up to investigate the mystery behind Ava's death. With the clock ticking and holiday festivities hanging in the balance, they must unravel the web of secrets before the town's holiday spirit is permanently tainted.

Be prepared to be whisked away to a charming winter wonderland, where deception and mystery lie beneath the surface of holiday cheer.

Poisoned Pudding will keep you guessing until the very last page, as the search for the truth brings unexpected twists and turns.

You’ll even find a fun recipe for Belsnickel Christmas Cakes!

Enjoy all the cozy mystery short reads in the series…
Missing Santas – Book 1
Ghostly Gift – Book 2
Slay Ride – Book 3
Yuletide Murder – Book 4
Frozen Dough – Book 5
Poisoned Pudding – Book 6

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118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2023

About the author

* Short, Sweet Cozy Mysteries
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* Smart, Mature, Believable Characters

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Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 6 of 6

A chef has come to town to cook for a festival. She is murdered. By who? The investigation leads to an arrest and a happy ending 😀.

I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked Joya’s character and think she makes a really nice addition to the town. I just love Frank’s character for being such a fair and honest sheriff. It’s always fun when the good guys set a trap for the bad guys, lol. I can’t wait to return next time and see how the new catering business was doing.

[Emmalynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and cute

[Kelly Methey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like Sharon Michael’s books, this was no exception. This was a fun, fast holiday season read. Christmas in Holiday Corner is exciting, festive and usually includes a murder.
Joya is a nice addition to the Holiday family and nice to see they welcomed her in. Too bad her baggage followed her. The plot thickened when the celebrity chef came to town with her family and staff. Lots of good suspects to choose from. It’s a good thing the Sheriff has it all under control.
You won’t be disappointed when you read this book, it’s another good one!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poisoned Pudding

Installment #6 in a delightful Holiday Corner shared series. In this story Joy Holiday arranges for a celebrity chef to make the dinner for a charity dinner to benefit the town. The chef is murdered and found to have been posioned. Joy and her newly.found cousin. Investigate much to the annoyance of the law enforcement. Several suspects. The ending is charming.

[Marilyn Larkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

The world of culinary arts can be competitive and sometimes deadly. Very cutthroat, even between relatives. Holiday Corner is caught up in family jealousy when a daughter is jealous of a chef that her celebrity chef mother sings the praises of. Stolen recipes and jealousy leads to murder.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this new story that takes place in Holiday Corners. This is a quaint town where they celebrate Christmas 365 days a year. What happens when Chef Merryweather is found dead at the inn? Who would want her dead. You will wonder until the end as to who is the guilty party.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book Poisoned Pudding! I would recommend reading this book.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, fun, cozy Christmas read. I like the new addition to town; Joya and her culinary experience.