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Annie Graceland Mystery #1-4
The Annie Graceland Cupcakes Mysteries
My name’s Annie Graceland.
Three things you should know about me: I’m a Midwesterner living in L.A. I run my own baking business. I talk to dead people and I figure out who murdered them.
ANNIE GRACELAND COZY MYSTERY SET #1 includes 4 Books!
DEAD GUYS
When Dr. Derrick Fuller -- the know-it-all, self-help guru who ruined my marriage is murdered -- guess who becomes a suspect? His ghost dogs my every step and I infiltrate the ‘motley crew’ of HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE who wanted Fuller dead. Problem is – one of them wants me dead too…
COCKTAILS
I’m finally dating again but my BFFs say I dress like I’ve been dumpster diving. They drag me to Snotsky’s Department Store sale where Edith Flowers -- the meanest sales lady in the world -- is killed off. Now she follows me from the Ladies Lingerie to 'Cocktail Attire' departments until I agree to find her killer.
HOMETOWN GUYS
Mom signs me up to be a judge at Wisconsin's Hometown Guy Contest over 4th of July weekend. But some idiot murders a ‘Hometown Guy’ and now I’m up to my twitchy eyeballs investigating pageant suspects. How dicey can this trip home get?
BAD SANTA CLAUS
Boozy Bad Santa is murdered during the Sweet Paws Animal Adoption Gala and it falls on me to track down his killer.
Three things you should know about me: I’m a Midwesterner living in L.A. I run my own baking business. I talk to dead people and I figure out who murdered them.
ANNIE GRACELAND COZY MYSTERY SET #1 includes 4 Books!
DEAD GUYS
When Dr. Derrick Fuller -- the know-it-all, self-help guru who ruined my marriage is murdered -- guess who becomes a suspect? His ghost dogs my every step and I infiltrate the ‘motley crew’ of HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE who wanted Fuller dead. Problem is – one of them wants me dead too…
COCKTAILS
I’m finally dating again but my BFFs say I dress like I’ve been dumpster diving. They drag me to Snotsky’s Department Store sale where Edith Flowers -- the meanest sales lady in the world -- is killed off. Now she follows me from the Ladies Lingerie to 'Cocktail Attire' departments until I agree to find her killer.
HOMETOWN GUYS
Mom signs me up to be a judge at Wisconsin's Hometown Guy Contest over 4th of July weekend. But some idiot murders a ‘Hometown Guy’ and now I’m up to my twitchy eyeballs investigating pageant suspects. How dicey can this trip home get?
BAD SANTA CLAUS
Boozy Bad Santa is murdered during the Sweet Paws Animal Adoption Gala and it falls on me to track down his killer.
729 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2014
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About the author
Pamela DuMond
63 books388 followersUSA Today Best author Pamela DuMond writes merry mysteries, modern fairytales, and smart romance.
Pam pitched the "Erin Brockovich" story to Hollywood, was featured on “ABC 20/20," is repped for TV/Film/Lit by Italia Gandolfo at GHLiterary.com, and was a contracted writer for Pixelberry Studios.
Pam's books include the hilarious Part-time Princess © 2014 Rom-Com series, Annie Graceland cozy mysteries, Mortal Beloved 'romantasy' time travel, Courtesan "addicting" psychological thrillers, etc. #Iwritemyownbooks
Pam lives in NC where she consumes audiobooks, swims like a mermaid, and is bossed by cats. Sign up for her newsletter at www.pameladumond.com.
Pam pitched the "Erin Brockovich" story to Hollywood, was featured on “ABC 20/20," is repped for TV/Film/Lit by Italia Gandolfo at GHLiterary.com, and was a contracted writer for Pixelberry Studios.
Pam's books include the hilarious Part-time Princess © 2014 Rom-Com series, Annie Graceland cozy mysteries, Mortal Beloved 'romantasy' time travel, Courtesan "addicting" psychological thrillers, etc. #Iwritemyownbooks
Pam lives in NC where she consumes audiobooks, swims like a mermaid, and is bossed by cats. Sign up for her newsletter at www.pameladumond.com.
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January 26, 2015
I only read the first book of the set. I honestly didn't like the book there were parts of it that were funny and interesting but it didn't keep me interested enough to finish the other 3.
December 28, 2014
Cupcakes times 4
Easy reading and I'm sure I'll be buying the next books in this series. Loved the recipes and her mom
Easy reading and I'm sure I'll be buying the next books in this series. Loved the recipes and her mom
February 25, 2015
I read 1of her books before, which happens to be part of this combination. The other 3 books did not disappoint me. All are funny, entertaining, and easy-to-read.
August 31, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this culinary cozy collection. It includes the first 4 books in the series, although the second one is a novella, thus quite a bit shorter. The basic plots are all the same, but the characterizations are so well done that you just want to read more. If I can find a boxed set of the next several in the series, I will probably buy it, too.
Annie is a baker living in Los Angeles who is empathic ever since a toboggan accident; she also finds that she can see dead people if they seek her out. In these four stories, they are all people who have recently been murdered, usually while Annie was in the vicinity so she frequently becomes a suspect. The dead want her to find their murderers so they can 'cross over', and she complies. The murderee in the first book is a royal pain who broke up her marriage and destroyed her cupcake business because of her involvement; he is the only one who doesn't seem to be able to leave. He keeps showing up and pestering her in the other stories, too. These are light reading, and a lot of fun. Annie's two loyal sidekick friends are a real hoot, as is her mother back in Wisconsin who specializes in guilt trips and malapropisms. Her cat Teddy is also a character - it looks as if Teddy will become more important in future books. Recipes for food/drinks mentioned in each story are included, if you like that sort of thing - some of them sounded really good, some sounded like way too much work! I very much enjoyed the collection.
Annie is a baker living in Los Angeles who is empathic ever since a toboggan accident; she also finds that she can see dead people if they seek her out. In these four stories, they are all people who have recently been murdered, usually while Annie was in the vicinity so she frequently becomes a suspect. The dead want her to find their murderers so they can 'cross over', and she complies. The murderee in the first book is a royal pain who broke up her marriage and destroyed her cupcake business because of her involvement; he is the only one who doesn't seem to be able to leave. He keeps showing up and pestering her in the other stories, too. These are light reading, and a lot of fun. Annie's two loyal sidekick friends are a real hoot, as is her mother back in Wisconsin who specializes in guilt trips and malapropisms. Her cat Teddy is also a character - it looks as if Teddy will become more important in future books. Recipes for food/drinks mentioned in each story are included, if you like that sort of thing - some of them sounded really good, some sounded like way too much work! I very much enjoyed the collection.
December 18, 2018
The Annie Graceland Cozy Mystery Box Set: Books 1 - 4
Delightful cozy mysteries with a slight paranormal twist. Annie Graceland is a delightful 38 year-old lady who is in the middle of a messy divorce. Annie is empathetic (she can feel other people's thoughts and feelings). Now she can see and talk to ghosts.
Delightful cozy mysteries with a slight paranormal twist. Annie Graceland is a delightful 38 year-old lady who is in the middle of a messy divorce. Annie is empathetic (she can feel other people's thoughts and feelings). Now she can see and talk to ghosts.
June 13, 2017
Lightweight but nice
This is actually not four full books but sort of a grouping of a few novels, a novella, a teaser for a new book and a short story. But they were enjoyable and fun.
This is actually not four full books but sort of a grouping of a few novels, a novella, a teaser for a new book and a short story. But they were enjoyable and fun.
January 29, 2018
Lots of humor
I really like these cooking mysteries. The extra in these stories is the recipes. They all sound really good. Annie is a delight. Her two best friends are a good addition to the plots.
I really like these cooking mysteries. The extra in these stories is the recipes. They all sound really good. Annie is a delight. Her two best friends are a good addition to the plots.
August 7, 2018
Eh, it was alright. A quick, easy, summertime read. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. I didn't really connect with the characters or understand the background of the "empathic" qualities of the main character. (I only read book 1).
August 29, 2018
Not worth reading.
The first couple of pages were fine but as it went on I lost interest. Some language, some drugs, infidelity. Each chapter I read was like walking through sludge until I had to quit reading it. Nothing was keeping my interest and I could not finish the book.
The first couple of pages were fine but as it went on I lost interest. Some language, some drugs, infidelity. Each chapter I read was like walking through sludge until I had to quit reading it. Nothing was keeping my interest and I could not finish the book.
August 30, 2018
Fun Read
Not quite Janet Evanovich or Jana Deleon, but diverting and entertaining paranormal murder mysteries.
I am unfamiliar with the protagonist’s relationship dilemmas so did not connect with the stories but the mystery aspect was always confounding.
Not quite Janet Evanovich or Jana Deleon, but diverting and entertaining paranormal murder mysteries.
I am unfamiliar with the protagonist’s relationship dilemmas so did not connect with the stories but the mystery aspect was always confounding.
September 3, 2018
Cupcakes with a twist
Annie gets better with each book you read and so do her recipes. Both are worth a try. Investigate Graceland Cozy Mysteries for a relaxing time at the beach where Annie resides.
Annie gets better with each book you read and so do her recipes. Both are worth a try. Investigate Graceland Cozy Mysteries for a relaxing time at the beach where Annie resides.
September 11, 2018
Cute and funny
Annie Graceland is a baker who is also empathic. Murder seems to follow her and then she is left with the victim's ghost to help solve the mystery. Lots of fun to read!
Annie Graceland is a baker who is also empathic. Murder seems to follow her and then she is left with the victim's ghost to help solve the mystery. Lots of fun to read!
September 25, 2018
Good read
It was a hard start I wasn't sure I was going to like it but if you can hang in through the first chapter or two it gets better and each book a little better than the one before!
It was a hard start I wasn't sure I was going to like it but if you can hang in through the first chapter or two it gets better and each book a little better than the one before!
August 14, 2020
The Annie Graceland Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 1 -4
Laugh out loud funny! Think Stephanie Plum with recipes and the ability to see dead people. Great beach, fireside or quarantine read. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Happy reading. Highly recommend!
Laugh out loud funny! Think Stephanie Plum with recipes and the ability to see dead people. Great beach, fireside or quarantine read. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Happy reading. Highly recommend!
June 20, 2021
Quick reads
The books were quick reads, more like novellas. The situations are funny and cute, and Annie is surrounded by good people. It would be great if the author had a proofreader. Too many errors.
The books were quick reads, more like novellas. The situations are funny and cute, and Annie is surrounded by good people. It would be great if the author had a proofreader. Too many errors.
August 27, 2018
Nice to have her four in a box sets, they are interesting, funny. To read one or all in this series.
August 31, 2018
Annie Graceland
Thoroughly entertaining with, lots of twists and turns and a few surprises thrown in for dessert! Looking to read more about Annie and her pals!
Thoroughly entertaining with, lots of twists and turns and a few surprises thrown in for dessert! Looking to read more about Annie and her pals!
August 31, 2018
Good read
The main character of these stories ANNIE is such an awesome character. I wish I were like her. I laughed quite a bit. Never knew what to expect next.
The main character of these stories ANNIE is such an awesome character. I wish I were like her. I laughed quite a bit. Never knew what to expect next.
September 1, 2018
Funny, Raucous and endearing
At first I wasnt so sure about this author but as the pages turned faster and faster I enjoyed every minute of these funny, Raucous and funfilled books
At first I wasnt so sure about this author but as the pages turned faster and faster I enjoyed every minute of these funny, Raucous and funfilled books
September 5, 2018
Annie Graceland 1-4
This is my first time reading books by this author and I was very happy with the stories. Being I am from WI made the series very enjoyable.
This is my first time reading books by this author and I was very happy with the stories. Being I am from WI made the series very enjoyable.
October 4, 2018
Love when a mystery has humor too. Annie sure does get in some troubles.
October 9, 2018
Fun
I enjoyed these. They’re sweet and fun with a nice humor throughout. I may buy 5 and up just to see where the author goes with this.
I enjoyed these. They’re sweet and fun with a nice humor throughout. I may buy 5 and up just to see where the author goes with this.
February 8, 2019
Not my cup of tea. Quit reading about halfway through the first book.
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June 11, 2019The premise for this series was great but I have tried since March to read this and have finally admitted defeat, I am sure for some they will be great - just not for me :(
January 2, 2020
A good set of books
A very good humor as you read through this set of books I enjoyed the continuing story from book to book.
A very good humor as you read through this set of books I enjoyed the continuing story from book to book.
February 15, 2021
Did not finish even the first book. Not worth my time.
September 6, 2021
Really cute and great characters. I will definitely continue the series. And I’ll probably try some of the recipes!
September 28, 2022
a little on the slow side
I have read better. The stories were predictable and slow. A one time read. I would not recommend this to anyone.
I have read better. The stories were predictable and slow. A one time read. I would not recommend this to anyone.
December 19, 2023
Enjoyed reading all 4 of the books. Twists and turns kept me reading till the end.
February 20, 2017
This is a box set with four stories. I didn't like the first one very much - just seemed so negative and the attempts at being funny weren't. Decided to give it a chance and read the other three. The stories got better as they went along. Liked the third one the best. It was funnier and the story was better.
If you decided to read this - hang in there. You kind of need to read the first one just to get the background for the rest.
If you decided to read this - hang in there. You kind of need to read the first one just to get the background for the rest.
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