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Jayne Frost #3
Miss Frost Saves the Sandman
Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year.
Jayne Frost is a lot of things. Winter elf, Jack Frost's daughter, Santa Claus's niece, heir to the Winter Throne and now...private investigator. Sort of.
When the Sandman comes to Santa’s Workshop, the shop Jayne manages, to do his first ever book signing, it’s a major event. He’s kind of a supernatural celebrity and she needs to keep him happy.
All is well until trouble shows up at the party thrown in his honor. Trouble in the form of Luna Nyx, the Mistress of Nightmares and his creepy counterpart. The Sandman’s assistant says Luna is dangerous, and Jayne believes it when her dreams turn dark.
Can Jayne keep the Sandman safe from this gothic goddess? Or will Luna’s threats put them both to sleep for good?
Jayne Frost is a lot of things. Winter elf, Jack Frost's daughter, Santa Claus's niece, heir to the Winter Throne and now...private investigator. Sort of.
When the Sandman comes to Santa’s Workshop, the shop Jayne manages, to do his first ever book signing, it’s a major event. He’s kind of a supernatural celebrity and she needs to keep him happy.
All is well until trouble shows up at the party thrown in his honor. Trouble in the form of Luna Nyx, the Mistress of Nightmares and his creepy counterpart. The Sandman’s assistant says Luna is dangerous, and Jayne believes it when her dreams turn dark.
Can Jayne keep the Sandman safe from this gothic goddess? Or will Luna’s threats put them both to sleep for good?
270 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2016
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Kristen Painter
177 books3,406 followersKristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance, paranormal women's fiction, and cozy mysteries. The former college English teacher can often be found on twitter @Kristen_Painter, Facebook at www.facebook.com/KristenPainterAuthor where she loves to interact with readers and her blog: http://kristenpainter.com/blog/.
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December 31, 2023
Jayne Frost is back, Dr Peppers and all. This time, the winter magic shop in Nocturne Falls is hosting a book signing with a Sandman who controls the sleep of everyone on earth and has written a bedtime story. He even has an hourglass full of sand on his belt. Spider the cat as usual makes cute appearances, demanding cat food. But things get complicated when his ex, a Reaper, comes back to town. She also has the power to cause nightmares, and when the two of them collide… bad dreams and insomnia begin occurring across Nocturne Falls. But what’s really going on? So many cool easter egg moments from side characters in this one!
November 29, 2016
As I was reading this two things occurred to me:
I keep thinking of this as a PNR. Basically I expect a standalone romance a la Nocturne Falls. The Jayne Frost series is simply neither. These are not standalone novel nor are the romances.
These are more what I think one could describe paranormal mysteries They have this cool little Agatha Christie meets paranormal vibe going. I enjoy that immensely. So once I let go of my expectation of romance, I really got into the story.
The other thing however, going to back to the romance part: I am just not into the love triangle we got going here. Because I don't much fancy either of the love interests. It puts a bit of a damper on the entire story. But while I let go of the romance expectations at least somewhat, let me just say this; I actually think Lucien would be a much more interesting subject. Just saying.
For me this is definitely not going to work as standalone, unlike the Nocturne Falls series, which is why I even bring it up. This should be read in order of the series, I also think it makes the books more enjoyable,since each book is a continuation of the previous one, even if we get a new mystery in each one.I found there was a lot of repetition in this book, explaining past stories. It slowed the first third of the book down for me, add to that the world building.. and the first third was considerably slower that the previous books. I would have prefered less explanation of past stories. Actually there was way less action in this one than in the previous ones.
I did however really enjoy the story. And I really got into the plot.
Gotta just say that I guessed who the culprit was right off the cuff. And I found Jayne's assumptions a bit frustrating, I kept thinking she is judging a bit too fast The solving of the mystery was a bit to rushed for me. I mean I still feel a bit iffy why the culprit did, what was done? And what happened to the other two? Basically I was left with a few questions. I do hope that they will be answered in the next installment.
The world building of the series has been consistently innovative and interesting. And Painter does deliver once more. And I am really looking forward to what Painter will add to the awesome world of Nocturne Falls next!
I have read a considerable amount of novels by Painter. And just like always I enjoyed her writing style.
As I said earlier, I am not a huge fan of the love triangle, then again I never am one for love triangles. But in this case, I am just not that smitten with any of the male love interests. I mean I like them well enough. They are interesting, well constructed characters. I just am not swoony over them.
Somehow I think they are too archetypal both of them for my taste. This is just personal preference. Yet I do love the character building.
Painter has done a great job at creating an interesting group of people. I like Jayne, though I find her a bit exasperating at times. I kinda feel about her like one does with an old friend. I know her shortcomings but adore her anyway, and am more than happy to overlook them. She feels real and relatable, even if she is a winter elf.
I can't wait to read more about her adventures and the entire support cast. Especially considering the ending of Miss Frost Saves The Sandman. While it isn't exactly a cliffy. Not at all. But it did blow things right open. And I am quite anxious to see where Painter is taking the story next!
Also I would like to just mention, that I really really hope there will be more about Lucien..
I keep thinking of this as a PNR. Basically I expect a standalone romance a la Nocturne Falls. The Jayne Frost series is simply neither. These are not standalone novel nor are the romances.
These are more what I think one could describe paranormal mysteries They have this cool little Agatha Christie meets paranormal vibe going. I enjoy that immensely. So once I let go of my expectation of romance, I really got into the story.
The other thing however, going to back to the romance part: I am just not into the love triangle we got going here. Because I don't much fancy either of the love interests. It puts a bit of a damper on the entire story. But while I let go of the romance expectations at least somewhat, let me just say this; I actually think Lucien would be a much more interesting subject. Just saying.
For me this is definitely not going to work as standalone, unlike the Nocturne Falls series, which is why I even bring it up. This should be read in order of the series, I also think it makes the books more enjoyable,since each book is a continuation of the previous one, even if we get a new mystery in each one.I found there was a lot of repetition in this book, explaining past stories. It slowed the first third of the book down for me, add to that the world building.. and the first third was considerably slower that the previous books. I would have prefered less explanation of past stories. Actually there was way less action in this one than in the previous ones.
I did however really enjoy the story. And I really got into the plot.
Gotta just say that I guessed who the culprit was right off the cuff. And I found Jayne's assumptions a bit frustrating, I kept thinking she is judging a bit too fast The solving of the mystery was a bit to rushed for me. I mean I still feel a bit iffy why the culprit did, what was done? And what happened to the other two? Basically I was left with a few questions. I do hope that they will be answered in the next installment.
The world building of the series has been consistently innovative and interesting. And Painter does deliver once more. And I am really looking forward to what Painter will add to the awesome world of Nocturne Falls next!
I have read a considerable amount of novels by Painter. And just like always I enjoyed her writing style.
As I said earlier, I am not a huge fan of the love triangle, then again I never am one for love triangles. But in this case, I am just not that smitten with any of the male love interests. I mean I like them well enough. They are interesting, well constructed characters. I just am not swoony over them.
Somehow I think they are too archetypal both of them for my taste. This is just personal preference. Yet I do love the character building.
Painter has done a great job at creating an interesting group of people. I like Jayne, though I find her a bit exasperating at times. I kinda feel about her like one does with an old friend. I know her shortcomings but adore her anyway, and am more than happy to overlook them. She feels real and relatable, even if she is a winter elf.
I can't wait to read more about her adventures and the entire support cast. Especially considering the ending of Miss Frost Saves The Sandman. While it isn't exactly a cliffy. Not at all. But it did blow things right open. And I am quite anxious to see where Painter is taking the story next!
Also I would like to just mention, that I really really hope there will be more about Lucien..
February 14, 2018
The guy who is the Sandman – the dude who helps people sleep, and the gal who is the . . . um . . . Mistress of Nightmares visit Nocturne Falls. And Jayne, as manager of the local Santa store ‘hosts’ the Sandman. Who is there to release a book, one that causes children to fall asleep when the book is read to them. The Mistress of Nightmares gal is an unexpected visitor – and she’s also the ex-wife of the Sandman, there, so she says, to try to support her ex-husband. To round out the guests – Olive is also there, she’s Sandman’s assistant.
Stuff happens. Jayne (and most of the rest of the town) mysteriously all fall asleep for about 3 hours one night. Then . . . can’t fall asleep again. At least until the mystery is resolved.
Jayne continues to date two men – Cooper & Greyson. Her cat continues to talk to her (but only to her).
Good interesting book.
Rating: 3.75
February 14 2018
Stuff happens. Jayne (and most of the rest of the town) mysteriously all fall asleep for about 3 hours one night. Then . . . can’t fall asleep again. At least until the mystery is resolved.
Jayne continues to date two men – Cooper & Greyson. Her cat continues to talk to her (but only to her).
Good interesting book.
Rating: 3.75
February 14 2018
February 2, 2017
Well, I didn't like this as much as the other books. Although the ending makes me want to read the next book anyway. In this one there wasn't much of the personal stuff and I felt that was a shame. The mystery part was ok, but it wasn't really surprising. But in any case I didn't really read this for the mystery. I like Nocturne Falls and I like the characters and I feel on that part this book was kind of stagnant.
I didn't like Cooper and Greyson to begin with. I mean the situation. I could get behind either really, my problem is that I don't know to which I should invest on and I find it super unlikely that two guys would be totally happy about this situation. Jayne's being selfish special snowflake and I don't really like it. Maybe because otherwise I like her. She's a bit of a mary sue though, but not too badly. I just hate love triangles anyway and this is just not believable and I feel like she should be a nicer person and either pick one or just honestly be friends with both of them, but this dating them at the same time makes me uncomfortable.
I didn't like Cooper and Greyson to begin with. I mean the situation. I could get behind either really, my problem is that I don't know to which I should invest on and I find it super unlikely that two guys would be totally happy about this situation. Jayne's being selfish special snowflake and I don't really like it. Maybe because otherwise I like her. She's a bit of a mary sue though, but not too badly. I just hate love triangles anyway and this is just not believable and I feel like she should be a nicer person and either pick one or just honestly be friends with both of them, but this dating them at the same time makes me uncomfortable.
September 15, 2017
Love Jane, love Nocturne Falls and all its inhabitants, not in love with the love triangle....
This is a mystery series, not a romance, however there is a love triangle, and I really hope it is meant to be over-the-top.... my eyeballs almost rolled out of my head, when these alpha males shared/split A date to an event with Jane.... just can't imagine this ever happening, I realize this is not the most important part of this book, but it was distracting....... enough about that, I really enjoy the town and all the people and how well all the different paranormal beans interact.... how awesome would it be to be a winter alpha need to eat all that sugar! The mystery was good, although I figured it out fairly early on.... but truth be told I read these books for the characters, they are just so much fun! So I guess for now I will live with this ridiculous love triangle😉
This is a mystery series, not a romance, however there is a love triangle, and I really hope it is meant to be over-the-top.... my eyeballs almost rolled out of my head, when these alpha males shared/split A date to an event with Jane.... just can't imagine this ever happening, I realize this is not the most important part of this book, but it was distracting....... enough about that, I really enjoy the town and all the people and how well all the different paranormal beans interact.... how awesome would it be to be a winter alpha need to eat all that sugar! The mystery was good, although I figured it out fairly early on.... but truth be told I read these books for the characters, they are just so much fun! So I guess for now I will live with this ridiculous love triangle😉
May 3, 2018
A better adventure for Miss Frost than her previous two. Jane Frost is in charge of The Sandman's visit to her store in Nocturne Falls for a book signing. Everything seems to go well until it's time for The Sandman to leave town again, but instead, he disappears.
Kristen Painter weaves a good story in between her description of food and desserts. Kind of annoyed that Jane is no closer to choosing a boyfriend and ending the disturbing love triangle that started in book 1. Nice, twisty conclusion. Enjoyable.
Kristen Painter weaves a good story in between her description of food and desserts. Kind of annoyed that Jane is no closer to choosing a boyfriend and ending the disturbing love triangle that started in book 1. Nice, twisty conclusion. Enjoyable.
January 8, 2020
3.5 stars. Very interesting premise to the story.
I love the little conversations with Spider the talking cat who doesn’t really say anything insightful or anything, but it’s very adorable. Sometimes you need adorable cat moments so you don’t let the world’s insanity get you down.
The story is about the Sandman and his uptight assistant coming to town and his reaper/sower of nightmares ex wife did as well. She creates a ton of chaos which makes the assistant super upright and puts everyone else on edge as well. Things seem to be okay but the turn topsy turvy. Both Cooper and Grayson work to help Jane solve problems that arise, and keep Jane torn between who she’s going to chose. Both seem so helpful and dreamy.
This are just cute paranormal mysteries Jane always saves the day but they’re enjoyable and a pleasant diversion from reality
I love the little conversations with Spider the talking cat who doesn’t really say anything insightful or anything, but it’s very adorable. Sometimes you need adorable cat moments so you don’t let the world’s insanity get you down.
The story is about the Sandman and his uptight assistant coming to town and his reaper/sower of nightmares ex wife did as well. She creates a ton of chaos which makes the assistant super upright and puts everyone else on edge as well. Things seem to be okay but the turn topsy turvy. Both Cooper and Grayson work to help Jane solve problems that arise, and keep Jane torn between who she’s going to chose. Both seem so helpful and dreamy.
This are just cute paranormal mysteries Jane always saves the day but they’re enjoyable and a pleasant diversion from reality
May 2, 2021
As always lots of fun!
January 27, 2021
Loved Luna Nix, Grim Reaper, Queen of Nightmares, and epic sexy goth. The core mystery was also better than average so I will give it four stars.
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July 10, 2021
Third in the Jayne Frost magical realism mystery series (and a spin-off from the Nocturne Falls Universe) revolving around a hip, young, winter elf in Nocturne Falls, Georgia.
My Take
From the few times I read bedtime stories to the little ones, I betcha anything that parents would kill for this book! Can you imagine not even having to read the whole story before the kidniks are asleep!?
Painter uses first person protagonist point-of-view from Jayne's perspective, so everything we know is filtered through her presence, mind, and emotions.
Ooh, then Buttercup dishes on Olive. Naughty girl. I do adore Spider. In my more fantastical thoughts I'd love to know what my cats are thinking. Then the rational side of my brain kicks in and says "oh, no you don't".
Hmm, Jayne's heating it up, going to the Ellingham ball with both Cooper and Greyson. As for that metabolism of hers...envy. Pure, unadulterated envy.
Ewww, reading Painter's description of Luna makes me want to power wash myself in case there are any spiders riding on me. Ick, ick, ick . . . There's a reveal about how to kill a reaper in here, and . . . trust me, you do NOT want to do that. Sanders doesn't sound that great either, really, with those odd quirks and horrible temper.
It's character-driven with plenty of action, as we learn more than we want to know about some of our childhood mythic figures.
I'm still wanting that book though . . .
The Story
The Sandman's new book is guaranteed to put children to sleep and his first-ever book signing is in Nocturne Falls.
The hitch comes when Tempus's nightmare of an ex-wife shows up . . . !
The Characters
Jayne Frost is the manager of the premier Santa's Workshop Toy Store. She's also Kris Kringle's niece, Jack Frost's daughter, a winter elf, and an amateur sleuth with a talking cat, Spider ( Miss Frost Ices the Imp , 2), who absolutely adores Chicken Party and isn't afraid to let you know it!
Uncle Kris is an elemental life who can bend time. Makes sense, doesn't it? Aunt Martha is Kris' wife. Daddy is also the Winter King whose throne Jayne will inherit one day.
Cooper Sullivan is a fireman and a summer elf who knew Jayne in college. Robbie is a fellow fireman. Greyson Garrett is a recently arrived vampire who does odd jobs.
Santa's Workshop is . . .
. . . where all of Santa's new toys get a workout. The shop employees include Juniper who is seeing Pete, a pharmacist; the slightly Goth Buttercup is the night manager; Holly; Kip, who works well with Juniper; and, Rowley, a retired tinker, and Dorthea, his wife and a retired North Pole (NP) baker, Gladstone. Santa's Bag is like a TARDIS and works as a portal to the NP from wherever the Bag is located.
Tempus Sanders is the Sandman, a huge supernatural elemental/elf celebrity with a new book all parents would kill for: Hush, Little Baby . Olive Pine is Sanders' efficient, hummingbird-on-crack assistant.
Nocturne Falls, Georgia, is . . .
. . . a safe haven for supernaturals where it's Halloween 365 days a year. It's also mostly owned by the Ellinghams, a vampire family with Elenora as the matriarch with three grandsons: the curmudgeonly Sebastian, Hugh, and Julian. Alice Bishop is Elenora's secretary who just happens to be a very powerful, old witch. Sebastian is engaged to Tessa Blythe, a valkyrie ( The Vampire's Fake Fiancée , 5). Hugh is married to Delaney who runs the sweets shop, Delaney's Delectables ( The Vampire's Mail Order Bride , 1). They have a new son, George. Aunt Martha has a business deal worked out with Delaney.
Birdie Caruthers, a werewolf, is the sheriff's aunt and the department's receptionist — she knows ALL the gossip. Sheriff Hank Merrow is married to the pregnant Ivy ( The Werewolf Meets His Match , 2). They have a son, Charlie. Penny Jo Lamont is a cousin to the Merrows.
Bridget Merrow, sister werewolf to Hank and Titus (the fire chief), owns Howler's, a popular bar and grill. Sam, a werewolf who's brother to Ivy and a fireman, is Bridget's boyfriend. Miriam Newburg is the town librarian. The Tombstone is the town newspaper, which is owned by the Hodges. Piper Hodge, a daughter, frequently works as a reporter. Be careful around that one, you only have to read (The Vampire's Mail Order Bride) to understand why! Joe Simmons is a photographer.
Gertrude is a ghost who used to be a witch, and she lives in the Van Zants' attic. Pandora Williams is a witch and the premier Realtor in Nocturne Falls. She's engaged to Prof Cole Van Zant ( The Professor Woos the Witch , 4). Marigold, a green witch and one of Pandora's sisters, runs a florist shop. Nine-year-old Saffron is Marigold's daughter. The third sister, Charisma, is a life coach. Corette Williams is their mother and a witch who runs the bridal shop.
Edna Turnbuckle, a hobbit, runs the Black Rose, a D&B (Dead and Breakfast). Salvatore's makes the best pizza. Franklin is one of their delivery guys. Mummy's Diner is renowned for its breakfasts, especially their cinnamon rolls. Lynette and Reena are servers there. Executive Limos is available for transportation. Guillermo's is an Italian restaurant. Insomnia, a supernaturals-only nightclub, is owned by a guilty-feeling reaper, Lucien Dupree, who has a ghost living with him, his grandmother, Hattie Dupree. Big Daddy Bones is a new barbecue restaurant in town.
The beautiful but skeletal Luna Nyx, Mistress of Nightmares. And Tempus' ex-wife who had been a reaper of the criminally insane before she married him. She has the power of life, death, and fear in her hands.
Years ago at the North Pole (NP)
Lyle Bell was the captain of the curling team and a major babe.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a cheerful sky blue framed in big white snowflakes with a snow globe front and center, filled with the Sandman's golden hourglass. Spider is kicking back against the base of the globe which has a label on it with the series information. Jayne is all dressed-up in an LBD, diamond necklace, big hoop earrings, and a shiny blue tiara with her hair upswept. The title is at the top in a fancy font in white with a thick black shadow with the spin-off series info under it in a deep gray. The author's name is below the globe in white with a lighter black shadow and an info blurb is below that in white with a fuzzy black background.
The title is literally all about Miss Frost Saves the Sandman, for he's in dire straits.
My Take
From the few times I read bedtime stories to the little ones, I betcha anything that parents would kill for this book! Can you imagine not even having to read the whole story before the kidniks are asleep!?
Painter uses first person protagonist point-of-view from Jayne's perspective, so everything we know is filtered through her presence, mind, and emotions.
Ooh, then Buttercup dishes on Olive. Naughty girl. I do adore Spider. In my more fantastical thoughts I'd love to know what my cats are thinking. Then the rational side of my brain kicks in and says "oh, no you don't".
Hmm, Jayne's heating it up, going to the Ellingham ball with both Cooper and Greyson. As for that metabolism of hers...envy. Pure, unadulterated envy.
Ewww, reading Painter's description of Luna makes me want to power wash myself in case there are any spiders riding on me. Ick, ick, ick . . . There's a reveal about how to kill a reaper in here, and . . . trust me, you do NOT want to do that. Sanders doesn't sound that great either, really, with those odd quirks and horrible temper.
It's character-driven with plenty of action, as we learn more than we want to know about some of our childhood mythic figures.
I'm still wanting that book though . . .
The Story
The Sandman's new book is guaranteed to put children to sleep and his first-ever book signing is in Nocturne Falls.
The hitch comes when Tempus's nightmare of an ex-wife shows up . . . !
The Characters
Jayne Frost is the manager of the premier Santa's Workshop Toy Store. She's also Kris Kringle's niece, Jack Frost's daughter, a winter elf, and an amateur sleuth with a talking cat, Spider ( Miss Frost Ices the Imp , 2), who absolutely adores Chicken Party and isn't afraid to let you know it!
Uncle Kris is an elemental life who can bend time. Makes sense, doesn't it? Aunt Martha is Kris' wife. Daddy is also the Winter King whose throne Jayne will inherit one day.
Cooper Sullivan is a fireman and a summer elf who knew Jayne in college. Robbie is a fellow fireman. Greyson Garrett is a recently arrived vampire who does odd jobs.
Santa's Workshop is . . .
. . . where all of Santa's new toys get a workout. The shop employees include Juniper who is seeing Pete, a pharmacist; the slightly Goth Buttercup is the night manager; Holly; Kip, who works well with Juniper; and, Rowley, a retired tinker, and Dorthea, his wife and a retired North Pole (NP) baker, Gladstone. Santa's Bag is like a TARDIS and works as a portal to the NP from wherever the Bag is located.
Tempus Sanders is the Sandman, a huge supernatural elemental/elf celebrity with a new book all parents would kill for: Hush, Little Baby . Olive Pine is Sanders' efficient, hummingbird-on-crack assistant.
Nocturne Falls, Georgia, is . . .
. . . a safe haven for supernaturals where it's Halloween 365 days a year. It's also mostly owned by the Ellinghams, a vampire family with Elenora as the matriarch with three grandsons: the curmudgeonly Sebastian, Hugh, and Julian. Alice Bishop is Elenora's secretary who just happens to be a very powerful, old witch. Sebastian is engaged to Tessa Blythe, a valkyrie ( The Vampire's Fake Fiancée , 5). Hugh is married to Delaney who runs the sweets shop, Delaney's Delectables ( The Vampire's Mail Order Bride , 1). They have a new son, George. Aunt Martha has a business deal worked out with Delaney.
Birdie Caruthers, a werewolf, is the sheriff's aunt and the department's receptionist — she knows ALL the gossip. Sheriff Hank Merrow is married to the pregnant Ivy ( The Werewolf Meets His Match , 2). They have a son, Charlie. Penny Jo Lamont is a cousin to the Merrows.
Bridget Merrow, sister werewolf to Hank and Titus (the fire chief), owns Howler's, a popular bar and grill. Sam, a werewolf who's brother to Ivy and a fireman, is Bridget's boyfriend. Miriam Newburg is the town librarian. The Tombstone is the town newspaper, which is owned by the Hodges. Piper Hodge, a daughter, frequently works as a reporter. Be careful around that one, you only have to read (The Vampire's Mail Order Bride) to understand why! Joe Simmons is a photographer.
Gertrude is a ghost who used to be a witch, and she lives in the Van Zants' attic. Pandora Williams is a witch and the premier Realtor in Nocturne Falls. She's engaged to Prof Cole Van Zant ( The Professor Woos the Witch , 4). Marigold, a green witch and one of Pandora's sisters, runs a florist shop. Nine-year-old Saffron is Marigold's daughter. The third sister, Charisma, is a life coach. Corette Williams is their mother and a witch who runs the bridal shop.
Edna Turnbuckle, a hobbit, runs the Black Rose, a D&B (Dead and Breakfast). Salvatore's makes the best pizza. Franklin is one of their delivery guys. Mummy's Diner is renowned for its breakfasts, especially their cinnamon rolls. Lynette and Reena are servers there. Executive Limos is available for transportation. Guillermo's is an Italian restaurant. Insomnia, a supernaturals-only nightclub, is owned by a guilty-feeling reaper, Lucien Dupree, who has a ghost living with him, his grandmother, Hattie Dupree. Big Daddy Bones is a new barbecue restaurant in town.
The beautiful but skeletal Luna Nyx, Mistress of Nightmares. And Tempus' ex-wife who had been a reaper of the criminally insane before she married him. She has the power of life, death, and fear in her hands.
Years ago at the North Pole (NP)
Lyle Bell was the captain of the curling team and a major babe.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a cheerful sky blue framed in big white snowflakes with a snow globe front and center, filled with the Sandman's golden hourglass. Spider is kicking back against the base of the globe which has a label on it with the series information. Jayne is all dressed-up in an LBD, diamond necklace, big hoop earrings, and a shiny blue tiara with her hair upswept. The title is at the top in a fancy font in white with a thick black shadow with the spin-off series info under it in a deep gray. The author's name is below the globe in white with a lighter black shadow and an info blurb is below that in white with a fuzzy black background.
The title is literally all about Miss Frost Saves the Sandman, for he's in dire straits.
November 21, 2020
What i like about these books are the characters are based on fable creatures and it makes it fun. I loved the Sand man and even his ex Luna was so cool. if the sandman is a dream maker then it makes sense to have a nightmare maker too and the fact that they were together is cool. I liked the mystery but I just felt the book was lacking something. I didn't laugh as much as with the other ones. Still love spider and I wish my cats could talk because I imagine them to sound like that.
November 19, 2016
What a great series! I loved this book. In "Miss Frost Saves the Sandman," we enjoy another glimpse into the life and times of Jayne Frost. Humor is frequent throughout the story, and we are introduced to new characters in the series (ie Luna). Great fun, lighthearted series. These stories can't come quick enough for me!
February 5, 2017
I really LOVE this series can't wait for book 4!
Even though I had picked who the 'evil' person was very early on in the story - I wasn't 100% sure I was right.
I am 100% in the Grayson camp - Cooper had his chance and blew it IMHO - but either way will be interesting to see how the next book takes the relationships.
But they are just a back ground to really interesting plot lines.
Even though I had picked who the 'evil' person was very early on in the story - I wasn't 100% sure I was right.
I am 100% in the Grayson camp - Cooper had his chance and blew it IMHO - but either way will be interesting to see how the next book takes the relationships.
But they are just a back ground to really interesting plot lines.
January 26, 2018
DELICIOUSLY CUTE AND DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING !!!
Title: Miss Frost Saves The Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery
Series: Jayne Frost
Author: Kristen Painter
Designation: Book Three of Series, Cozy Paranormal Mystery, Standalone Novel, NO Cliffhanger
My Rating: FIVE DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING STARS*****
I love, love, love Kristen Painter and totally smitten with her Nocturne Falls spinoff series, Jayne Frost! I fell head over heels for Painter's work last year after reading The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, the first book of her Nocturne Falls Series and have been a diehard fan ever since. When I learned Painter was introducing a new spinoff series which would be more supernatural cozy mystery rather than paranormal/supernatural romance, I could hardly wait to get it in my hot little hands and Painter did not disappoint. Don't get me wrong, there is a little romance, but unlike the Nocturne Falls Series which features a different Nocturne Falls couple finding romance in each book, the Jayne Frost Series primarily features...well...Jayne Frost, winter elf extraordinaire who just happens to be Santa's niece as well as Jack Frost's daughter, making her the Winter Princess and heir to the Winter Throne. She's also the newest resident of Nocturne Falls now that she's accepted the permanent position as manager of Santa's Workshop Toy Store in Nocturne Falls, Georgia. Oh, and I forgot to mention she's also an amateur sleuth...an investigator, of sorts. I adored the first book, Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case, but the second release of the series, Miss Frost Ices The Imp, totally blew me away! (Get it? Blew me away as in winter storm? I know...a terrible pun.) Miss Frost Ices The Imp is a sweet, well-crafted, fast-paced, standalone whodunit with NO cliffhanger. It's also cute, exciting, original, imaginative, and clever with a completely unique twist on cozy mysteries, and filled to the brim with a plethora of supernatural beings, snappy banter, delicious humor, a little sweet romance and of course, mystery and suspense. The narrative is beautifully written with a first-person perspective from none other than Jayne Frost, Winter Princess, and daughter of the Winter King, Jack Frost. The dialogue is smart, witty and flows effortlessly. Painter is an exceptionally gifted storyteller who excels at building vividly depicted worlds for her readers and populating them with an extraordinary cast of captivating characters that literally explode from the pages of her books. They take on a life of their own and grab your imagination as well as steal your heart. Which brings me to another thing I truly enjoy about Painter's books. Her characters cross over between the Nocturne Falls and Jayne Frost series. So, if you have a favorite character, or characters, from Painter's Nocturne Falls series, you're more than likely to find them in the Jayne Frost series as well. Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! Would I recommend it? You bet and I am, for all ages and anyone who loves a sweet little cozy mystery with a smidge of light romance! Will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book! Was I entertained? Gloriously entertained! Sounds like a five star read to me!
Premise: For all you folks who haven't heard of Nocturne Falls, it's a fictional town in Georgia which celebrates Halloween 365 days a year and they celebrate it big time since it's the town's main source of income. Yup, tourists flock to Nocturne Falls where the streets are populated every single day with all manner of supernatural creatures dressed as gargoyles, vampires, witches, elves, genies, werewolves, valkyries, and anything else your mind can imagine. Except they aren't just dressed as these creatures.....they actually are these creatures, and they're hiding in plain sight of the entire world. Oh my! And they not only live in Nocturne Falls, they make their living by owning businesses which cater to the human tourists. But how could you not love it with haunts (sorry, another bad pun) like the I Scream Shop, Hallowed Bean, Howlers Bar & Grill, The Poison Apple, Illusions, Insomnia(nightclub), Ever After(bridal shop), Big Daddy Bones(barbecue & ribs joint), Mummy's Diner, The Gingerbread Inn, Delaney's Delectables, The Black Rose D & B (*snicker* a Dead and Breakfast rather than a Bed and Breakfast *giggle*), a newspaper called The Tombstone and Santa's Workshop. Santa's Workshop??? How did that one get into the Halloween themed Nocturne Falls? Well, every town needs a toy store, right? And this store is only one of many located around the world owned by none other than the fat man in the red suit. That's right! The chain of toy stores is owned by Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, from the North Pole and is overseen by Santa's right-hand man, the Winter King Jack Frost, who just happens to also be his brother-in-law. Yup, family business and all that.
Winter elf Jayne Frost had not been very happy with the path her life had taken...until a recent turn of events. It was hard enough being an almost thirty-year-old single elf at the North Pole, but add being the Winter Princess, the only daughter and heir of the Winter King, Jack Frost, and that equals no friends and no social life. Well, she had a best friend, but Lark tried to steal her college boyfriend, summer elf Cooper Sullivan, and as a result, she and Cooper are no longer on the fast track to the altar. Almost a year ago, Jayne's doting father sent her to Nocturne Falls on an undercover secret mission to investigate the disappearance of several Santa's Workshop employees. Well, thank heavens, she was able to solve that little mystery and lived to tell the tale, but it had been quite dangerous and as it turns out, not so little. As a result of her success, she's now the manager of Santa's Workshop and a brand new resident of Nocturne Falls for the year. Her life is really looking up. She even has not one but two boyfriends...kinda. Remember that college boyfriend, summer elf Cooper Sullivan? Well, he's a hot, hunky fireman in Nocturne Falls. Oh my! And it seems, he's determined to win her back. Unfortunately, there's one little snag. She also really likes Greyson Garrett, a handsome charismatic vampire with a killer accent she met when she first arrived in Nocturne Falls disguised as someone else on her undercover secret mission. Now, both seem determined to win the affections of the Winter Princess! Oh dear! Jayne has decided she's an equal opportunity dater and wants to give both men their due. Between her duties as store manager of Santa's Workshop, her new friends in Nocturne Falls, taking care of her always-hungry, talking cat Spider, and dating two hot handsome hunks, she stays pretty busy. Wait...What? Talking cat??? Yes, I said talking cat but that happened a few months ago in Book Two during another almost magical catastrophe. Regrettably, it looks like things are about to get a whole lot busier for Jayne! Her dad, Jack Frost and her uncle, Kris Kringle (yup, that's the one...none other than the fat man in the red suit is Jayne's uncle) have decided to use her store in Nocturne Falls to introduce the King of Dreams, Tempus Sanders aka The Sandman, to the world. That's right! The Sandman is real and he's written a children's book entitled Hush, Little Baby which is guaranteed to put kids to sleep. What? Yup, it's true. The book and Tempus are being introduced to the human world at a live reading given by him at the Nocturne Falls Public Library and also a special book signing to be held at her store. The founding family of Nocturne Falls, the Ellinghams, are even throwing a big shindig in his honor at Elenora Ellingham's estate. And Jayne is in charge of making sure that everything goes smoothly...well, as smoothly as anything can go in Nocturne Falls. lol... With all the supernaturals residing in Nocturne Falls, she's sure the town can handle meeting The Sandman as well as all the publicity but could Jayne and all the residents of Nocturne Falls handle another magical mishap? Of course! What could go wrong? A lot actually! When The Sandman's ex-wife, Luna Nyx, the Mistress of Nightmares, shows up completely uninvited, things really begin to heat up in Georgia and it falls to Jayne to cool the situation down. But she has to tread carefully since Luna is a former reaper... as in Grim Reaper of death with a scythe and everything! Oh no! Apparently the Mistress of Nightmares wants her Sandman back but someone is stirring up a spider's nest, literally, and it could be Luna... or someone who wants to cause trouble! Unfortunately, there's never a dull moment nor a shortage of suspects in Nocturne Falls. Oh my! Jayne needs to get this mess under control and straightened out pronto or her dad, the Winter King, and her uncle Santa Claus will be coming to town...before Christmas! Oh my! It looks like Jayne Frost has another case to solve and quick. She needs to find out what's going on and nip this problem in the bud? Looks like she'll need Greyson, Cooper and quite a few of the other supernatural residents of Nocturne Falls to help her solve the mystery. A Winter elf does love their sweets but has the sugar-loving winter elf princess finally bitten off more than she can chew this time? We'll see! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
Title: Miss Frost Saves The Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery
Series: Jayne Frost
Author: Kristen Painter
Designation: Book Three of Series, Cozy Paranormal Mystery, Standalone Novel, NO Cliffhanger
My Rating: FIVE DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING STARS*****
I love, love, love Kristen Painter and totally smitten with her Nocturne Falls spinoff series, Jayne Frost! I fell head over heels for Painter's work last year after reading The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, the first book of her Nocturne Falls Series and have been a diehard fan ever since. When I learned Painter was introducing a new spinoff series which would be more supernatural cozy mystery rather than paranormal/supernatural romance, I could hardly wait to get it in my hot little hands and Painter did not disappoint. Don't get me wrong, there is a little romance, but unlike the Nocturne Falls Series which features a different Nocturne Falls couple finding romance in each book, the Jayne Frost Series primarily features...well...Jayne Frost, winter elf extraordinaire who just happens to be Santa's niece as well as Jack Frost's daughter, making her the Winter Princess and heir to the Winter Throne. She's also the newest resident of Nocturne Falls now that she's accepted the permanent position as manager of Santa's Workshop Toy Store in Nocturne Falls, Georgia. Oh, and I forgot to mention she's also an amateur sleuth...an investigator, of sorts. I adored the first book, Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case, but the second release of the series, Miss Frost Ices The Imp, totally blew me away! (Get it? Blew me away as in winter storm? I know...a terrible pun.) Miss Frost Ices The Imp is a sweet, well-crafted, fast-paced, standalone whodunit with NO cliffhanger. It's also cute, exciting, original, imaginative, and clever with a completely unique twist on cozy mysteries, and filled to the brim with a plethora of supernatural beings, snappy banter, delicious humor, a little sweet romance and of course, mystery and suspense. The narrative is beautifully written with a first-person perspective from none other than Jayne Frost, Winter Princess, and daughter of the Winter King, Jack Frost. The dialogue is smart, witty and flows effortlessly. Painter is an exceptionally gifted storyteller who excels at building vividly depicted worlds for her readers and populating them with an extraordinary cast of captivating characters that literally explode from the pages of her books. They take on a life of their own and grab your imagination as well as steal your heart. Which brings me to another thing I truly enjoy about Painter's books. Her characters cross over between the Nocturne Falls and Jayne Frost series. So, if you have a favorite character, or characters, from Painter's Nocturne Falls series, you're more than likely to find them in the Jayne Frost series as well. Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! Would I recommend it? You bet and I am, for all ages and anyone who loves a sweet little cozy mystery with a smidge of light romance! Will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book! Was I entertained? Gloriously entertained! Sounds like a five star read to me!
Premise: For all you folks who haven't heard of Nocturne Falls, it's a fictional town in Georgia which celebrates Halloween 365 days a year and they celebrate it big time since it's the town's main source of income. Yup, tourists flock to Nocturne Falls where the streets are populated every single day with all manner of supernatural creatures dressed as gargoyles, vampires, witches, elves, genies, werewolves, valkyries, and anything else your mind can imagine. Except they aren't just dressed as these creatures.....they actually are these creatures, and they're hiding in plain sight of the entire world. Oh my! And they not only live in Nocturne Falls, they make their living by owning businesses which cater to the human tourists. But how could you not love it with haunts (sorry, another bad pun) like the I Scream Shop, Hallowed Bean, Howlers Bar & Grill, The Poison Apple, Illusions, Insomnia(nightclub), Ever After(bridal shop), Big Daddy Bones(barbecue & ribs joint), Mummy's Diner, The Gingerbread Inn, Delaney's Delectables, The Black Rose D & B (*snicker* a Dead and Breakfast rather than a Bed and Breakfast *giggle*), a newspaper called The Tombstone and Santa's Workshop. Santa's Workshop??? How did that one get into the Halloween themed Nocturne Falls? Well, every town needs a toy store, right? And this store is only one of many located around the world owned by none other than the fat man in the red suit. That's right! The chain of toy stores is owned by Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, from the North Pole and is overseen by Santa's right-hand man, the Winter King Jack Frost, who just happens to also be his brother-in-law. Yup, family business and all that.
Winter elf Jayne Frost had not been very happy with the path her life had taken...until a recent turn of events. It was hard enough being an almost thirty-year-old single elf at the North Pole, but add being the Winter Princess, the only daughter and heir of the Winter King, Jack Frost, and that equals no friends and no social life. Well, she had a best friend, but Lark tried to steal her college boyfriend, summer elf Cooper Sullivan, and as a result, she and Cooper are no longer on the fast track to the altar. Almost a year ago, Jayne's doting father sent her to Nocturne Falls on an undercover secret mission to investigate the disappearance of several Santa's Workshop employees. Well, thank heavens, she was able to solve that little mystery and lived to tell the tale, but it had been quite dangerous and as it turns out, not so little. As a result of her success, she's now the manager of Santa's Workshop and a brand new resident of Nocturne Falls for the year. Her life is really looking up. She even has not one but two boyfriends...kinda. Remember that college boyfriend, summer elf Cooper Sullivan? Well, he's a hot, hunky fireman in Nocturne Falls. Oh my! And it seems, he's determined to win her back. Unfortunately, there's one little snag. She also really likes Greyson Garrett, a handsome charismatic vampire with a killer accent she met when she first arrived in Nocturne Falls disguised as someone else on her undercover secret mission. Now, both seem determined to win the affections of the Winter Princess! Oh dear! Jayne has decided she's an equal opportunity dater and wants to give both men their due. Between her duties as store manager of Santa's Workshop, her new friends in Nocturne Falls, taking care of her always-hungry, talking cat Spider, and dating two hot handsome hunks, she stays pretty busy. Wait...What? Talking cat??? Yes, I said talking cat but that happened a few months ago in Book Two during another almost magical catastrophe. Regrettably, it looks like things are about to get a whole lot busier for Jayne! Her dad, Jack Frost and her uncle, Kris Kringle (yup, that's the one...none other than the fat man in the red suit is Jayne's uncle) have decided to use her store in Nocturne Falls to introduce the King of Dreams, Tempus Sanders aka The Sandman, to the world. That's right! The Sandman is real and he's written a children's book entitled Hush, Little Baby which is guaranteed to put kids to sleep. What? Yup, it's true. The book and Tempus are being introduced to the human world at a live reading given by him at the Nocturne Falls Public Library and also a special book signing to be held at her store. The founding family of Nocturne Falls, the Ellinghams, are even throwing a big shindig in his honor at Elenora Ellingham's estate. And Jayne is in charge of making sure that everything goes smoothly...well, as smoothly as anything can go in Nocturne Falls. lol... With all the supernaturals residing in Nocturne Falls, she's sure the town can handle meeting The Sandman as well as all the publicity but could Jayne and all the residents of Nocturne Falls handle another magical mishap? Of course! What could go wrong? A lot actually! When The Sandman's ex-wife, Luna Nyx, the Mistress of Nightmares, shows up completely uninvited, things really begin to heat up in Georgia and it falls to Jayne to cool the situation down. But she has to tread carefully since Luna is a former reaper... as in Grim Reaper of death with a scythe and everything! Oh no! Apparently the Mistress of Nightmares wants her Sandman back but someone is stirring up a spider's nest, literally, and it could be Luna... or someone who wants to cause trouble! Unfortunately, there's never a dull moment nor a shortage of suspects in Nocturne Falls. Oh my! Jayne needs to get this mess under control and straightened out pronto or her dad, the Winter King, and her uncle Santa Claus will be coming to town...before Christmas! Oh my! It looks like Jayne Frost has another case to solve and quick. She needs to find out what's going on and nip this problem in the bud? Looks like she'll need Greyson, Cooper and quite a few of the other supernatural residents of Nocturne Falls to help her solve the mystery. A Winter elf does love their sweets but has the sugar-loving winter elf princess finally bitten off more than she can chew this time? We'll see! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
October 29, 2021
The Sandman is a celebrity in the supernatural world—one who can assure that everyone is able to get a good night’s sleep. So when the Sandman comes out with a children’s book that is guaranteed to put children to sleep within the first reading, it’s big news, even if normal humans don’t know about that guarantee. Finally, when the Sandman decides to launch his new book tour at Miss Frost’s store in Nocturne Falls, we have the set up for a great little mystery. You see, there is a downside to the Sandman other than him being a mega-diva, and that’s his ex-wife, Luna, who is in charge of the world’s nightmares. And Luna has decided to use the launch of the Sandman’s new book to try and get back together with him. Or is that, get even with him…
This is Painter’s third Miss Frost mystery and it continues that delightful mix of a light-hearted tone with a serious mystery. We were just over halfway through before I figured out what was going on and the tension continues to build throughout the story. Another fine mystery set in Nocturne Falls.
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This is Painter’s third Miss Frost mystery and it continues that delightful mix of a light-hearted tone with a serious mystery. We were just over halfway through before I figured out what was going on and the tension continues to build throughout the story. Another fine mystery set in Nocturne Falls.
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June 12, 2017
Sleep crazed!
Dealing with temperamental elemental like Tempos Sanders aka The Sandman was really more than enough on her plate. Then Jane Frost got a moody eleven secretary, The Mistress of Nightmares, and a grim reaper tossed into the mix! How does one deal with a town suffering from sleep depravation, while looking for a kidnaper and victims? Can she solve this living nightmare without getting canned as store manager? - I won't tell, but it was a lot of fun finding out -
Dealing with temperamental elemental like Tempos Sanders aka The Sandman was really more than enough on her plate. Then Jane Frost got a moody eleven secretary, The Mistress of Nightmares, and a grim reaper tossed into the mix! How does one deal with a town suffering from sleep depravation, while looking for a kidnaper and victims? Can she solve this living nightmare without getting canned as store manager? - I won't tell, but it was a lot of fun finding out -
December 13, 2020
The only thing I love about this series is the atmosphere. It is indeed festive, very suitable for December and all the Christmas preparations. But it really becomes boring.
There is no actual mystery as you can really guess too early on how it's going to end.
The characters are sometimes bland and annoying. And this freaking triangle feels out of place.
My review might sound a bit angry because I expected more (at least a decent mystery and didn't get it). I'm going to read the next book just because I already own it.
There is no actual mystery as you can really guess too early on how it's going to end.
The characters are sometimes bland and annoying. And this freaking triangle feels out of place.
My review might sound a bit angry because I expected more (at least a decent mystery and didn't get it). I'm going to read the next book just because I already own it.
June 3, 2017
I love that we are focused on a Christmas store in a town where it is always Halloween. This time around the Sandman visits on a book tour (children's book guaranteed to put them to sleep) when his ex shows up. Some strange stuff happens and it is up to Jayne again to figure things out.
I really enjoy the town and townspeople. I would be happier if Jayne would pick a guy as I hate love triangles. The mystery was easy to solve, but took awhile to show up. The characters and situations are a bit silly, but fun. I would love to be a winter elf and have to eat sweets all the time.
I really enjoy the town and townspeople. I would be happier if Jayne would pick a guy as I hate love triangles. The mystery was easy to solve, but took awhile to show up. The characters and situations are a bit silly, but fun. I would love to be a winter elf and have to eat sweets all the time.
December 9, 2018
The Sandman is coming to Nocturne Falls to do a book signing and Jayne wants to show her father and uncle how well she can handle everything. The book signing goes even better than expected but suddenly the Sandman disappears. What follows is a great story with very good characters and a plot that is not silly and cheesy. It kept my interest and even though I figured out the culprit before it was revealed, it really did not make the story any less interesting. A full 4 1/2 stars for me.
October 31, 2020
This book is hilarious. I love the whole series, but the fact that the Sandman is always wearing elaborate pajamas and is a diva... I don't know where the author comes up with these things. So funny -- and FUN!
March 12, 2021
Always cute and fun
I have been waiting for Lark to show up suddenly and the ending did not disappoint. If one thing can make everything worse it would be Lark. Absolutely a fun series. I completely recommend for anyone looking for something lighthearted and fun.
I have been waiting for Lark to show up suddenly and the ending did not disappoint. If one thing can make everything worse it would be Lark. Absolutely a fun series. I completely recommend for anyone looking for something lighthearted and fun.
July 3, 2022
2.5 stars because I sincerely dislike the continued love triangle and the juvenile antics Jayne engages in at times. Spider the cat is the most entertaining part of the story. The whole sandman story with Olive and Luna was just weird
September 10, 2017
I'm really enjoying this series. It's fun, magical, lightly sprinkled with mystery and mayhem. I'd like to visit Nocturne Falls. It sounds like a hoot!
March 22, 2021
This series is getting better with each successive book. I’m really loving the characters and the reader is definitely growing on me.
June 24, 2021
My least liked one so far...Hope book four picks back up.
October 4, 2022
This series is just fun! If you need something light and cozy I would definitely give this series a chance.
Listening on Audible.
Listening on Audible.
November 1, 2023
It was a good, easy read, wpuld definitely recommend if your looking for a mystery with alittle bit of romance.
December 18, 2021
The Miss Frost series is a cute holiday read that I like to read in the month of December. Unfortunately, this book was not as enjoyable as the other because I immediately knew what was going to happen and who the culprit was. It took my enjoyment away because I was thinking to myself that it was too obvious to really be true. Sadly, it was. I might read another one next year but I am not sure. I do love the world and Nocturne Falls.
July 17, 2023
This book was amazing! It was great from beginning to end! I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to read the next book!
December 15, 2020
Nightmares and naps.
This was excellent. I have to say I don't normally like love triangles, but this one is not as angst ridden as some I've read. There will definitely be some drama in the next book though. I can't wait to read it!
This was excellent. I have to say I don't normally like love triangles, but this one is not as angst ridden as some I've read. There will definitely be some drama in the next book though. I can't wait to read it!
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