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Jayne Frost #6
Miss Frost Chills the Cheater
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.
Jayne takes Sinclair on a much needed visit to her winter wonderland home, the North Pole. She wants him to see what her royal life is truly like. She knows the protocol and regulations that define her existence as heir to the Winter Throne aren’t for everyone and worries that it will be more than he wants to handle.
All seems well until a weird coincidence in a toy contest has some of the citizens of the North Pole giving Sinclair the side-eye. He’s a necromancer, and not everyone is okay with that.
Jayne vows to prove his presence and the apparent cheating are unrelated, but digging deeper uncovers all kinds of strange occurrences that only complicate things and make another perfectly clear. Someone doesn’t want Sinclair around.
When that someone cracks and takes action, Sinclair is in danger of losing more than his good name. Can Jayne chill the rumors that threaten the royal family and keep Sinclair from being permanently iced?
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.
Jayne takes Sinclair on a much needed visit to her winter wonderland home, the North Pole. She wants him to see what her royal life is truly like. She knows the protocol and regulations that define her existence as heir to the Winter Throne aren’t for everyone and worries that it will be more than he wants to handle.
All seems well until a weird coincidence in a toy contest has some of the citizens of the North Pole giving Sinclair the side-eye. He’s a necromancer, and not everyone is okay with that.
Jayne vows to prove his presence and the apparent cheating are unrelated, but digging deeper uncovers all kinds of strange occurrences that only complicate things and make another perfectly clear. Someone doesn’t want Sinclair around.
When that someone cracks and takes action, Sinclair is in danger of losing more than his good name. Can Jayne chill the rumors that threaten the royal family and keep Sinclair from being permanently iced?
370 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2018
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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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October 11, 2023
Jane and Sinclair are finally visiting the North Pole, cats in tow! I found the descriptions of the North Pole in this one to be absolutely adorable. This isn’t a Christmas book, however, with all the reindeer, toymaking factories, elves and houses decorated like gingerbread and wrapped presents, it would certainly make for a lovely wintery read if you’re in the mood. And Kristen Painter is so good at writing a paranormal cozy that just makes you feel good all over.
When Jane and Sinclair (her poor Necromancer who just isn’t feeling the love since he’s not the winter elf her people were expecting) witness a elf toy competition and two of the entrants are suspiciously similar (I had to laugh at this one—chickens galore!), Jane is put on the case. The great thing about this series is there’s nothing overly heavy. Jane is all about Dr. Peppers and her mother’s fudge and being princess of the North Pole and figuring out small time crime like mysteries involving toy chickens. But when you’re in the mood for a delightful sugary cozy, this one is just right.
When Jane and Sinclair (her poor Necromancer who just isn’t feeling the love since he’s not the winter elf her people were expecting) witness a elf toy competition and two of the entrants are suspiciously similar (I had to laugh at this one—chickens galore!), Jane is put on the case. The great thing about this series is there’s nothing overly heavy. Jane is all about Dr. Peppers and her mother’s fudge and being princess of the North Pole and figuring out small time crime like mysteries involving toy chickens. But when you’re in the mood for a delightful sugary cozy, this one is just right.
November 5, 2018
Miss Frost Chills the Cheater by Kristen Painter
6th book in the Jayne Frost paranormal mystery series, a spin off from the Nocturne Falls series. You should read the prior Jayne Frost books before this one.
Jayne and Sinclair travel to the North Pole where Jayne is the Winter Princess so that Sinclair can more deeply understand what palace life entails. A mystery develops with a toy makers contest and soon Jayne and Sinclair are following the clues to solve the puzzle.
A compelling cozy mystery with a bit of danger.
The talking cats are a blast.
A town of elves with naturally blue colored hair and crazy ice powers.
And a huge Christmas tree building where there are floors of elves for making toys, decorating and wrapping, a cafeteria and slides between floors.
The full book takes place at the North Pole, so we don’t get the usual cast from Nocturne Falls. And it seems to wrap up the connection to that town which a bit sad. But it’s joyful overall because it’s the North Pole with Santa, Jack Frost, elves and the dreaded naughty list!
Overall an entertaining cozy mystery series with a slight innocent bent toward romance in the last two books.
6th book in the Jayne Frost paranormal mystery series, a spin off from the Nocturne Falls series. You should read the prior Jayne Frost books before this one.
Jayne and Sinclair travel to the North Pole where Jayne is the Winter Princess so that Sinclair can more deeply understand what palace life entails. A mystery develops with a toy makers contest and soon Jayne and Sinclair are following the clues to solve the puzzle.
A compelling cozy mystery with a bit of danger.
The talking cats are a blast.
A town of elves with naturally blue colored hair and crazy ice powers.
And a huge Christmas tree building where there are floors of elves for making toys, decorating and wrapping, a cafeteria and slides between floors.
The full book takes place at the North Pole, so we don’t get the usual cast from Nocturne Falls. And it seems to wrap up the connection to that town which a bit sad. But it’s joyful overall because it’s the North Pole with Santa, Jack Frost, elves and the dreaded naughty list!
Overall an entertaining cozy mystery series with a slight innocent bent toward romance in the last two books.
March 12, 2021
Miss Frost Chills the Cheater is book 6 in the Jayne Frost series. There is only one book remaining in the series and I am so sad to see it coming to an end. This has been a wonderful series so far. After I started reading the Jayne Frost series, I discovered that it is a spin-off from the Nocturne Falls series. I just started that series as well and have read the first book. I loved it. It is safe to say that I am very happy to have discovered this author!
In this book, Jayne and Sinclair visit the North Pole. Sinclair asked Jayne to marry him at the end of the last book and she didn’t want to say yes until he had an opportunity to see what her court life was like and experience her in her official role as the heir to the Winter Throne. The trip was supposed to be the time for Sinclair to get to know the North Pole, the Winter Elves, the kingdom, and the Court Protocols and formalities. Of course, shortly after arriving, things go askew. Someone is slandering Sinclair and causing other issues as well. It looks like someone may be after the Royal Family or possibly even trying to keep Jayne from the throne. When a group of towns people accuse Sinclair of rigging the big Tinker Tournament, Jayne vows to get to the bottom of what is happening….and thus begins our mystery.
I loved this book and did not want to turn it off. I listened to the whole thing in the same day. The narration was good. It is the same narrator from the rest of the series which is great for knowing the characters. I gotta say, I am really glad that Juniper wasn’t in this book because her voice kind of bugs me. I’m excited to see how this series will wrap up in the next book. I absolutely recommend this series.
In this book, Jayne and Sinclair visit the North Pole. Sinclair asked Jayne to marry him at the end of the last book and she didn’t want to say yes until he had an opportunity to see what her court life was like and experience her in her official role as the heir to the Winter Throne. The trip was supposed to be the time for Sinclair to get to know the North Pole, the Winter Elves, the kingdom, and the Court Protocols and formalities. Of course, shortly after arriving, things go askew. Someone is slandering Sinclair and causing other issues as well. It looks like someone may be after the Royal Family or possibly even trying to keep Jayne from the throne. When a group of towns people accuse Sinclair of rigging the big Tinker Tournament, Jayne vows to get to the bottom of what is happening….and thus begins our mystery.
I loved this book and did not want to turn it off. I listened to the whole thing in the same day. The narration was good. It is the same narrator from the rest of the series which is great for knowing the characters. I gotta say, I am really glad that Juniper wasn’t in this book because her voice kind of bugs me. I’m excited to see how this series will wrap up in the next book. I absolutely recommend this series.
January 2, 2021
Series: Jayne Frost #6
Rating: 5 stars - I loved it!
Jayne takes Sinclair to visit the North Pole to show him what royal life is truly like. She knows a royal life isn’t for everyone and worries it will be more than he can handle. What she doesn’t expect during her visit is to get wrapped up in a potential cheating scandal that someone is trying to blame Sinclair for.
I loved this one! Not only was this book completely set in the North Pole ,but it also had a great mystery. Sinclair and Jayne work beautifully together to track down the culprit behind the tinker toy cheating scandal. The true culprit behind everything was a mystery to me until right before Jayne figured it out, which to me means this was a successful mystery book.
I loved the childlike wonder from Sinclair in this book. He was truly wowed by the North Pole and the people there. Also, I loved how Sinclair adapted to a royal lifestyle, especially how important it was to Jayne. He knows he will make some mistakes but he never gives up. As I said in my review for the previous book, Sinclair is one of my favorite heroes.
Like I said before, I really loved this one. I can’t wait to read the next one and see how their wedding and move to the North Pole will go, especially since you know there will be trouble.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 5 stars - I loved it!
Jayne takes Sinclair to visit the North Pole to show him what royal life is truly like. She knows a royal life isn’t for everyone and worries it will be more than he can handle. What she doesn’t expect during her visit is to get wrapped up in a potential cheating scandal that someone is trying to blame Sinclair for.
I loved this one! Not only was this book completely set in the North Pole ,but it also had a great mystery. Sinclair and Jayne work beautifully together to track down the culprit behind the tinker toy cheating scandal. The true culprit behind everything was a mystery to me until right before Jayne figured it out, which to me means this was a successful mystery book.
I loved the childlike wonder from Sinclair in this book. He was truly wowed by the North Pole and the people there. Also, I loved how Sinclair adapted to a royal lifestyle, especially how important it was to Jayne. He knows he will make some mistakes but he never gives up. As I said in my review for the previous book, Sinclair is one of my favorite heroes.
Like I said before, I really loved this one. I can’t wait to read the next one and see how their wedding and move to the North Pole will go, especially since you know there will be trouble.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
October 2, 2018
Well, I know I sound like a broken record, but this is my favorite book in the series now. In fact, it’s my all time favorite of Kristen’s. Get ready to have your socks knocked off, and make sure you’re sitting down. Because there is going to be some really big things going down. Oh gosh, I’m dying to talk about it. I’m jumping up and down. But I guess I shouldn’t spoil it so I’ll just tell a little bit about the story. Jayne and Sinclair take a trip to the North Pole so he can see where she grew up and how life works in a palace where she will some day be ruling. Her decision of marrying Sin depends on how he takes it all. But everyone in the community isn’t a fan of the handsome necromancer. Some because of the fear of the unknown about him and his relation to death After all, we tend to fear what we don’t understand. They are just in time for the yearly Tinker Tourney. A competition for the best toy idea of the year. This is entered by the tinkers at Santa’s workshop. But it seems someone is cheating. How will they ever prove who had the original idea? Or is it just black magic that Sin is using to mess with the show? Jayne is tasked with investigating and clearing his name. We see a lot of her parents and Santa in this one. I loved the world and want to move there. It’s so magical. Even more so than the cartoons growing up at Christmas!
September 17, 2019
Whew! It all worked out and the mystery was solved!
Did read like it was the final book in the series - but author Kristen Painter has said there will be a book 7 coming out later this year!
Did read like it was the final book in the series - but author Kristen Painter has said there will be a book 7 coming out later this year!
November 15, 2022
Sixth in the Jayne Frost cozy magical realism mystery series (and 10.1 in the Nocturne Falls Universe) revolving around the Winter Princess and her boyfriend.
My Take
We're going to the North Pole in this! And it'll be a case of bigotry and racism. Too sad that this can happen at the North Pole.
It's the usual. People who are easily influenced by a small mean-minded minority making the biggest stink. Probably those snow elves. I do have to wonder about Francis. It seems he wasn't he nicest growing up with Jayne.
We see everything from Jayne's perspective, through her eyes, as Painter uses first person protagonist point-of-view. It was a very useful POV as Jayne knows Sin and the North Pole best.
A good thing that Jayne is sneaky, of course that comes in handy when she's investigating a mystery.
I do love how Painter describes the neighborhoods where the various employees live, so reflective of their passions. Tinkers' Village is referred to as Toy Town.
Ooh, Santa does get angry. Don't thwart the big guy or you'll be on his naughty list.
There's action, yet it's primarily character-driven as we get to know the North Pole, Jayne's parents, Uncle Kris and Aunt Martha, and the NP's citizens — along with the sabotage and underlying evils.
It's a cozy story of mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Story
It's a big day with Sinclair accompanying Jayne to the North Pole. Jayne can't say yes to his proposal until he meets her parents, to face the judging stares of its inhabitants. He's not an elf, you know . . .
And to prove his innocence.
The Characters
Princess Jayne Frost, heir to the Winter Throne held by her father, Jack Frost. Spider is her talking cat who really loves Chicken Party. At the NP, Allene has been Jayne's lady's maid forever. Nesto is her hair dresser. Benna is her makeup stylist. Davide handles the jewelry.
Sinclair Crowe, a necromancer, owns Zombie Donuts in Nocturne Falls and has proposed to Jayne. Sugar is his white cat and Spider's girlfriend. Sugar will be getting a very useful gift! Archie Tingle is an elf baker who is filling in for Sin; normally he works as a baker in Santa's toy factory cafeteria.
The North Pole (NP)
The Winter Palace is home to the Winter King and Jayne's parents, Jack and Klara Frost. Sarha is Lady Frost's lady's maid. Gregory Brumal is the palace steward. Ezreal Zur-dar, a half-ice troll and NP boxing champion, is Jack's office manager. Michael is one of the underbutlers. Jim Bunting is one of the guards. Rowena Silver is the Minister of Finance. Timpson and Sprinkle are footmen. Junger Glace is a maintenance man.
Uncle Kris, Santa to you, runs Christmas Incorporated. Aunt Martha, Jack's sister, is Mrs Claus. Francis Snow is Jayne's cousin; Aunt Cecelia is Francis' mother. Mamie Wynters is Uncle Kris' receptionist and secretary — the NP equivalent to Nocturne Frost's Birdie. Ingvar is the new IT guy. Terrance Whitley is the elf who presented Mega Chick as his invention. Stanley Kinder has been a tinker for a long time, winning numerous awards. Mrs Clucks-A-Lot was his entry. Gracie is Stanley's wife, and she grew up in a confectioners' household. Their son went into the building trade. Lyla is Stanley's granddaughter. Fedina Berry is one of the head bakers. Umelia Pine, recently engaged to Francis, and her parents are decorators. Dora Frigit is the Glitterskins inventor, and the third tinker in the competition. Earl Frigit had been her husband and a fellow tinker. Cindy is Dora's sister. Argyle Featherstone is a tinker whose space is catty-corner to Dora's. Yula is Argyle's wife. Xander Sweets used to be the plant manager of the peppermint factory and will be their tour guide.
Constable Larsen, who succeeded Constable Ray, is on the tinker investigation. Crumb is the mayor of the NP.
Sweet Acres is a small exhibition farm that's run by Farmer Melton Brown. His daughter, Greta Ann, manages their gift shop. Mrs Mint is a teacher. August Woolsey, a snow elf, is the editor of the Pole Post . He was also Mamie's first husband. Mort Deerman is the only security guard for the paper. Cooper Sullivan, a summer elf, had dated Jayne in the past.
Nocturne Falls is . . .
. . . a small town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year — the better to explain the supernaturals that mostly populate the town. Delaney Ellingham runs a real candy store, Delaney's Delectables. Santa's Workshop is one of the shops in town where Juniper and Buttercup work.
Sheriff Hank Merrow is the alpha-in-waiting who recently married Ivy Kincaid in The Werewolf Meets His Match , 2. Hank has also adopted Charlie. Birdie is Hank's aunt and another werewolf who works as the police secretary.
Lark had been Jayne's best friend in college until events in Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case , 1 (NFU, 5.6).
The Cover and Title
The background of the cover has a chilly gradation of pale blue on the left to a deeper blue on the right with snowflakes of varying sizes. The text is mostly white with a deep black shadow. At the top is the title with the universal series info in black beneath it. At the bottom of the cover is the author's name followed by an info blurb. In between is a graphic of Spider touching a snow globe of the North Pole with a wind-up chicken under the sign. On the base of the globe is Jayne's particular series info. On the right side of the snow globe is Jane in three-quarter profile, her head turned to look at us and wearing a black suit and gold buttons with a red top with her blue hair in a classic bobbed hairstyle with bangs and blue-tinted sunglasses.
The title is Jayne's actions when Miss Frost Chills the Cheater.
My Take
We're going to the North Pole in this! And it'll be a case of bigotry and racism. Too sad that this can happen at the North Pole.
It's the usual. People who are easily influenced by a small mean-minded minority making the biggest stink. Probably those snow elves. I do have to wonder about Francis. It seems he wasn't he nicest growing up with Jayne.
We see everything from Jayne's perspective, through her eyes, as Painter uses first person protagonist point-of-view. It was a very useful POV as Jayne knows Sin and the North Pole best.
A good thing that Jayne is sneaky, of course that comes in handy when she's investigating a mystery.
I do love how Painter describes the neighborhoods where the various employees live, so reflective of their passions. Tinkers' Village is referred to as Toy Town.
Ooh, Santa does get angry. Don't thwart the big guy or you'll be on his naughty list.
There's action, yet it's primarily character-driven as we get to know the North Pole, Jayne's parents, Uncle Kris and Aunt Martha, and the NP's citizens — along with the sabotage and underlying evils.
It's a cozy story of mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Story
It's a big day with Sinclair accompanying Jayne to the North Pole. Jayne can't say yes to his proposal until he meets her parents, to face the judging stares of its inhabitants. He's not an elf, you know . . .
And to prove his innocence.
The Characters
Princess Jayne Frost, heir to the Winter Throne held by her father, Jack Frost. Spider is her talking cat who really loves Chicken Party. At the NP, Allene has been Jayne's lady's maid forever. Nesto is her hair dresser. Benna is her makeup stylist. Davide handles the jewelry.
Sinclair Crowe, a necromancer, owns Zombie Donuts in Nocturne Falls and has proposed to Jayne. Sugar is his white cat and Spider's girlfriend. Sugar will be getting a very useful gift! Archie Tingle is an elf baker who is filling in for Sin; normally he works as a baker in Santa's toy factory cafeteria.
The North Pole (NP)
The Winter Palace is home to the Winter King and Jayne's parents, Jack and Klara Frost. Sarha is Lady Frost's lady's maid. Gregory Brumal is the palace steward. Ezreal Zur-dar, a half-ice troll and NP boxing champion, is Jack's office manager. Michael is one of the underbutlers. Jim Bunting is one of the guards. Rowena Silver is the Minister of Finance. Timpson and Sprinkle are footmen. Junger Glace is a maintenance man.
Uncle Kris, Santa to you, runs Christmas Incorporated. Aunt Martha, Jack's sister, is Mrs Claus. Francis Snow is Jayne's cousin; Aunt Cecelia is Francis' mother. Mamie Wynters is Uncle Kris' receptionist and secretary — the NP equivalent to Nocturne Frost's Birdie. Ingvar is the new IT guy. Terrance Whitley is the elf who presented Mega Chick as his invention. Stanley Kinder has been a tinker for a long time, winning numerous awards. Mrs Clucks-A-Lot was his entry. Gracie is Stanley's wife, and she grew up in a confectioners' household. Their son went into the building trade. Lyla is Stanley's granddaughter. Fedina Berry is one of the head bakers. Umelia Pine, recently engaged to Francis, and her parents are decorators. Dora Frigit is the Glitterskins inventor, and the third tinker in the competition. Earl Frigit had been her husband and a fellow tinker. Cindy is Dora's sister. Argyle Featherstone is a tinker whose space is catty-corner to Dora's. Yula is Argyle's wife. Xander Sweets used to be the plant manager of the peppermint factory and will be their tour guide.
Constable Larsen, who succeeded Constable Ray, is on the tinker investigation. Crumb is the mayor of the NP.
Sweet Acres is a small exhibition farm that's run by Farmer Melton Brown. His daughter, Greta Ann, manages their gift shop. Mrs Mint is a teacher. August Woolsey, a snow elf, is the editor of the Pole Post . He was also Mamie's first husband. Mort Deerman is the only security guard for the paper. Cooper Sullivan, a summer elf, had dated Jayne in the past.
Nocturne Falls is . . .
. . . a small town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year — the better to explain the supernaturals that mostly populate the town. Delaney Ellingham runs a real candy store, Delaney's Delectables. Santa's Workshop is one of the shops in town where Juniper and Buttercup work.
Sheriff Hank Merrow is the alpha-in-waiting who recently married Ivy Kincaid in The Werewolf Meets His Match , 2. Hank has also adopted Charlie. Birdie is Hank's aunt and another werewolf who works as the police secretary.
Lark had been Jayne's best friend in college until events in Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case , 1 (NFU, 5.6).
The Cover and Title
The background of the cover has a chilly gradation of pale blue on the left to a deeper blue on the right with snowflakes of varying sizes. The text is mostly white with a deep black shadow. At the top is the title with the universal series info in black beneath it. At the bottom of the cover is the author's name followed by an info blurb. In between is a graphic of Spider touching a snow globe of the North Pole with a wind-up chicken under the sign. On the base of the globe is Jayne's particular series info. On the right side of the snow globe is Jane in three-quarter profile, her head turned to look at us and wearing a black suit and gold buttons with a red top with her blue hair in a classic bobbed hairstyle with bangs and blue-tinted sunglasses.
The title is Jayne's actions when Miss Frost Chills the Cheater.
March 10, 2019
Miss Frost, future Winter Queen, ‘drags’ her maybe future husband back to her home – at the North Pole. Maybe future husband? He’s asked, she’s refused to answer because she isn’t certain he can ‘take’ being the Queen’s Consort.
With some hits and misses here and there, I’ve mostly liked this series. Especially the part where it’s more of a fantasy-mystery series with very minor dips into romance-land. Well, this one has fantasy-mystery as well, but as the first paragraph should warn – there’s also a big ton of romance angst going on in this book as well.
Jayne (I’m not sure anyone actually calls her Miss Frost in the series, since, the ones who would – like her employees (she runs a 'Santa land/Christmas land' type department store in 'human land'), are more likely to call her Princess Frost, but, eh, that’s the series title) Frost …. Crap, what was this paragraph going to be about? Oh, remembered.
Jayne is hoping for a relaxing as possible introduction of her homeland to her potential future husband so that he’ll like it well enough to not feel trapped. She knows, though, that even if everything went perfectly, there’s still going to be a shit-ton of stress to land on him from ‘royal’ dinners and everything else. Immediately things do not go well, though, and so…
While showing Sinclair around the place, they, in between stuffing any and everything edible into their mouths, stumble across (they went to it on purpose) builder competition. Certain confusing whispers are heard before the events begin, but before Jayne can figure out what’s going on, the competition begins (whispers like – ‘there’s the necromancer!’ (but, she thinks to herself, how the fuck do they know that he’s a necromancer?). Whereupon the competition comes to a sudden screeching halt. Two of the three competitors have the same (nor really, just in vague generalities) toy entered into the competition! HOW! CHEATER! More whispers begin about how it must somehow be Sinclair’s fault (eh?); then outright yelling that it must be Sinclair’s fault. Right then and there Princess Frost tells them to fuck off – and she’s going to prove it isn’t Sinclair by ‘solving the case of the competitors who accidentally both entered chicken shaped toys (yes that’s the entirety of their similarity) into the same competition.
Things continue from there, with Sinclair and Jayne investigating, talking with family (Winter King, aka pops, and Santa, aka uncle), and occasionally watching their two cats play with each other. And talk. But let’s not dive into talking cats.
Rating: 3.25
March 10 2019
With some hits and misses here and there, I’ve mostly liked this series. Especially the part where it’s more of a fantasy-mystery series with very minor dips into romance-land. Well, this one has fantasy-mystery as well, but as the first paragraph should warn – there’s also a big ton of romance angst going on in this book as well.
Jayne (I’m not sure anyone actually calls her Miss Frost in the series, since, the ones who would – like her employees (she runs a 'Santa land/Christmas land' type department store in 'human land'), are more likely to call her Princess Frost, but, eh, that’s the series title) Frost …. Crap, what was this paragraph going to be about? Oh, remembered.
Jayne is hoping for a relaxing as possible introduction of her homeland to her potential future husband so that he’ll like it well enough to not feel trapped. She knows, though, that even if everything went perfectly, there’s still going to be a shit-ton of stress to land on him from ‘royal’ dinners and everything else. Immediately things do not go well, though, and so…
While showing Sinclair around the place, they, in between stuffing any and everything edible into their mouths, stumble across (they went to it on purpose) builder competition. Certain confusing whispers are heard before the events begin, but before Jayne can figure out what’s going on, the competition begins (whispers like – ‘there’s the necromancer!’ (but, she thinks to herself, how the fuck do they know that he’s a necromancer?). Whereupon the competition comes to a sudden screeching halt. Two of the three competitors have the same (nor really, just in vague generalities) toy entered into the competition! HOW! CHEATER! More whispers begin about how it must somehow be Sinclair’s fault (eh?); then outright yelling that it must be Sinclair’s fault. Right then and there Princess Frost tells them to fuck off – and she’s going to prove it isn’t Sinclair by ‘solving the case of the competitors who accidentally both entered chicken shaped toys (yes that’s the entirety of their similarity) into the same competition.
Things continue from there, with Sinclair and Jayne investigating, talking with family (Winter King, aka pops, and Santa, aka uncle), and occasionally watching their two cats play with each other. And talk. But let’s not dive into talking cats.
Rating: 3.25
March 10 2019
November 8, 2018
Well if this isn't the perfect book to put you in the mood for Christmas I don't know what is! A follow up novel to the Jayne Frost stories that normally take place in Nocturne Falls, in this one we actually get to spend a whole book in the North Pole! YES THE NORTH POLE, or as those in the know call it the NP, where everything Christmas is in production all year round.
I absolutely adored this change of pace and getting to see more of the Royal side of Jayne and her family that we have had snippets about since book 1. A great mystery as usual provided an unexpected twist (well played on that one Kristen), with a real shocker of a bad guy! (Note I really want to put a joke here but it would TOTALLY ruin the plot so I won't - but if anyone figures it out feel free to let me know!
This reads like it could be the end for the main Jayne Frost stories, although the end is definitely open enough for adventures to continue, if this be it, then I am left a very happy camper!
An easy 5 stars from me as I sit here by my Christmas Tree which is already up - even though it is the first week of December - Seriously if it wasn't so cold there this book might convince me I need to move to the NP - I mean if Nocturne Falls isn't an option lol.
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I absolutely adored this change of pace and getting to see more of the Royal side of Jayne and her family that we have had snippets about since book 1. A great mystery as usual provided an unexpected twist (well played on that one Kristen), with a real shocker of a bad guy! (Note I really want to put a joke here but it would TOTALLY ruin the plot so I won't - but if anyone figures it out feel free to let me know!
This reads like it could be the end for the main Jayne Frost stories, although the end is definitely open enough for adventures to continue, if this be it, then I am left a very happy camper!
An easy 5 stars from me as I sit here by my Christmas Tree which is already up - even though it is the first week of December - Seriously if it wasn't so cold there this book might convince me I need to move to the NP - I mean if Nocturne Falls isn't an option lol.
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February 2, 2019
We finally get to spend time in the North Pole!
What I enjoyed:
* Loved seeing Jayne in her normal element (and her family), although she spend a lot of that time worried about how it was affecting Sinclair.
* Loved the North Pole and seeing how things functioned
* The mystery took them into many twisting turns
What could have been better:
* Based on the ending, I'm worried this is the last book in the series
* Some things weren't explained
What I enjoyed:
* Loved seeing Jayne in her normal element (and her family), although she spend a lot of that time worried about how it was affecting Sinclair.
* Loved the North Pole and seeing how things functioned
* The mystery took them into many twisting turns
What could have been better:
* Based on the ending, I'm worried this is the last book in the series
* Some things weren't explained
November 4, 2018
This is such a magical book. The author quickly drew me into the story with an intriguing mystery and adored characters. I don’t want to give anything away other than to say there is a lot that happens in this story. I enjoyed following along trying to figure out “whodunit.” I look forward to reading more in this series.
November 12, 2019
I love how this series doesn't have unnecessary angst. The friendships are nice, the mysteries not gory, and family is close. A nice cosy read.
November 9, 2018
This is by far the most romantic story in the series. I am not sure how I feel about that but I guess it was a normal progression and it was bound to happen. It took me a while to get through all the old-fashioned girly and princessy stuff to get to the really good mystery part. But I guess if you're into that, this book should be a real treat.
The best part of this book is that it almost completely plays out in the North Pole, in the Kingdom! With all the factories, palaces, toys, and sweets! That was really amazing. The author made a proper magical place, even more magical than Nocturne Falls. I have to admit that I would not mind one bit reading the rest of the series with Jayne investigating stuff in the North Pole.
Another really good thing in this book is that author addresses the issues of discrimination in various ways and from various vantage points, and concludes with a really beautiful message of love and acceptance.
The Nocturne Falls is a great series and the reading order is: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls #1), The Werewolf Meets His Match (Nocturne Falls #2), The Gargoyle Gets His Girl (Nocturne Falls, #3), The Professor Woos The Witch (Nocturne Falls, #4), and The Witch’s Halloween Hero (Nocturne Falls #4.5) in Spell of the Ball Anthology, The Werewolf's Christmas Wish (Nocturne Falls #4.6) in Hex the Halls Anthology, The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée (Nocturne Falls #5), A Vampire's Valentine Surprise (Nocturne Falls #5.5), Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #1), The Shifter Romances The Writer (Nocturne Falls #6), Miss Frost Ices The Imp: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #2), The Vampire’s True Love Trials (Nocturne Falls #6.5) in Taming the Vampire collection, Miss Frost Saves The Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #3), The Dragon Finds Forever (Nocturne Falls #7), The Vampire's Accidental Wife (Nocturne Falls #8), Miss Frost Cracks A Caper: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #4), Miss Frost Braves The Blizzard: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #5), The Reaper Rescues The Genie (Nocturne Falls #9), The Detective Wins The Witch (Nocturne Falls Book 10), Miss Frost Chills The Cheater (Jayne Frost, #6), and ever growing series of Nocturne Universe Novels, which surpassed 40 by now. Great world to get yourself immersed in.
The best part of this book is that it almost completely plays out in the North Pole, in the Kingdom! With all the factories, palaces, toys, and sweets! That was really amazing. The author made a proper magical place, even more magical than Nocturne Falls. I have to admit that I would not mind one bit reading the rest of the series with Jayne investigating stuff in the North Pole.
Another really good thing in this book is that author addresses the issues of discrimination in various ways and from various vantage points, and concludes with a really beautiful message of love and acceptance.
The Nocturne Falls is a great series and the reading order is: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls #1), The Werewolf Meets His Match (Nocturne Falls #2), The Gargoyle Gets His Girl (Nocturne Falls, #3), The Professor Woos The Witch (Nocturne Falls, #4), and The Witch’s Halloween Hero (Nocturne Falls #4.5) in Spell of the Ball Anthology, The Werewolf's Christmas Wish (Nocturne Falls #4.6) in Hex the Halls Anthology, The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée (Nocturne Falls #5), A Vampire's Valentine Surprise (Nocturne Falls #5.5), Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #1), The Shifter Romances The Writer (Nocturne Falls #6), Miss Frost Ices The Imp: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #2), The Vampire’s True Love Trials (Nocturne Falls #6.5) in Taming the Vampire collection, Miss Frost Saves The Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #3), The Dragon Finds Forever (Nocturne Falls #7), The Vampire's Accidental Wife (Nocturne Falls #8), Miss Frost Cracks A Caper: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #4), Miss Frost Braves The Blizzard: A Nocturne Falls Mystery (Jayne Frost #5), The Reaper Rescues The Genie (Nocturne Falls #9), The Detective Wins The Witch (Nocturne Falls Book 10), Miss Frost Chills The Cheater (Jayne Frost, #6), and ever growing series of Nocturne Universe Novels, which surpassed 40 by now. Great world to get yourself immersed in.
November 3, 2018
Well, I know I sound like a broken record, but this is my favorite book in the series now. In fact, it’s my all time favorite of Kristen’s. Get ready to have your socks knocked off, and make sure you’re sitting down. Because there is going to be some really big things going down. Oh gosh, I’m dying to talk about it. I’m jumping up and down. But I guess I shouldn’t spoil it so I’ll just tell a little bit about the story. Jayne and Sinclair take a trip to the North Pole so he can see where she grew up and how life works in a palace where she will some day be ruling. Her decision of marrying Sin depends on how he takes it all. But everyone in the community isn’t a fan of the handsome necromancer. Some because of the fear of the unknown about him and his relation to death After all, we tend to fear what we don’t understand. They are just in time for the yearly Tinker Tourney. A competition for the best toy idea of the year. This is entered by the tinkers at Santa’s workshop. But it seems someone is cheating. How will they ever prove who had the original idea? Or is it just black magic that Sin is using to mess with the show? Jayne is tasked with investigating and clearing his name. We see a lot of her parents and Santa in this one. I loved the world and want to move there. It’s so magical. Even more so than the cartoons growing up at Christmas!
November 9, 2021
This had the potential to be the best of the Miss Frist stories as the daughter of Jack Frost and the niece of Santa Clause takes her boyfriend home to the North Pole so he can discover if he can handle being married to the heir to that magical kingdom. On all levels this should have been a wonderful story, but it just didn’t quite work thanks in a very large measure to the racism of some winter elves and a story that never felt particularly plausible about trying to overthrow the succession because Jayne wants to marry a non-elf. The glitter of the North Pole quickly fades as an overly long mystery stumbles forward. The villain goes from acting utterly brilliant to severely brain damaged with a final dastardly move that not even an insanely delusional idiot could have believed he could get away with. If I had started with this book, I would not have continued to read the rest of the series.
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March 29, 2020
The sixth book in the Jayne Frost series takes place almost entirely away from Nocturne Falls -- at the North Pole. Her boyfriend Sinclair has proposed, but before she accepts Jayne wants to be sure that he knows what he's getting into marrying North Pole royalty and takes him on a trip to the North Pole. There, they get involved in a plot involving a toy-making contest, prejudice against anyone who is not a winter elf, and betrayal by someone the Royal Family trusts.
This was a good book. The mystery was very intriguing, with different layers and red herrings. The relationship between Jayne and Sinclair is adorable, and I loved seeing Jayne back in her element at the North Pole. However, I missed Birdie, Juniper, and the rest of the crew from Nocturne Falls, and it looks like the next book will be set at the NP too, and might be the last one. I hope not.
This was a good book. The mystery was very intriguing, with different layers and red herrings. The relationship between Jayne and Sinclair is adorable, and I loved seeing Jayne back in her element at the North Pole. However, I missed Birdie, Juniper, and the rest of the crew from Nocturne Falls, and it looks like the next book will be set at the NP too, and might be the last one. I hope not.
December 17, 2020
This has been my favorite of the series so far! I loved everything about it! Without revealing any spoilers because discovering the story is half the fun, I thought the mystery was very well thought out with all sorts of twists and turns. I love Jayne and Sin together and how they make each other better people because of their different experiences and perspectives. The issue of prejudice against Sin and others who are not pure winter elf was also a good way for the author to bring in the issues of prejudice without making it a political statement or anything like that. More it was about common decency and kindness. And as much as I enjoy the occasional thriller, I really love that these books are not scary and things have a way of working themselves out. I am so looking forward to the next (last?) book!
March 18, 2022
This series is the first I have read by Kristen Painter. I loved it. I read all 8 books in a matter of days. I feel like Kristen Painter reminds me a lot of Molly Harper's books. This series is about Jayne Frost, daughter of Jack Frost King of the North Pole & niece to Santa Claus. The eight books start with Jayne being sent to work undercover at Santa's Workshop Toy Store in Nocturne Falls to see why employees are disappearing. The series continues with Jayne and her different relationships and friends in Nocturne Falls and then back in the North Pole. Each book has a different problem or issue to resolve that include all sorts of different types of vampires, werewolves, shifters, talking cats and anything else you can think of. The stories are all light hearted even though they are fighting crime.
December 14, 2018
The Miss Frost series has been one of my favorite paranormal cozies. This looks like a wrap up to the series. I think it could continue longer if the author chose to use the new setting, but it wouldn't have to. It's been a fun ride.
For this specific story, it takes a while to determine the Cheater. I was thinking it was one person for a long time or even a group of people, so excellent handling of red herrings. Jayne, Sinclair and the cats are a great team.
Don't start with this story. Go back to the beginning and read through all the fun. Definitely read this one if you've been following the series so far.
For this specific story, it takes a while to determine the Cheater. I was thinking it was one person for a long time or even a group of people, so excellent handling of red herrings. Jayne, Sinclair and the cats are a great team.
Don't start with this story. Go back to the beginning and read through all the fun. Definitely read this one if you've been following the series so far.
November 6, 2018
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
I love the Jayne Frost series!
Jayne and Sinclair are spending their vacation at the North Pole.
Jayne wants Sinclair to have a taste of what a life of a princesses is all about.
Hopefully, it will not scare him off.
But, there is a little snag.
Sinclair is accused unjustly, and now, Jayne + Sinclair have to prove his innocence.
This is not how they planed on spending their vacation.
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.
I love the Jayne Frost series!
Jayne and Sinclair are spending their vacation at the North Pole.
Jayne wants Sinclair to have a taste of what a life of a princesses is all about.
Hopefully, it will not scare him off.
But, there is a little snag.
Sinclair is accused unjustly, and now, Jayne + Sinclair have to prove his innocence.
This is not how they planed on spending their vacation.
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.
June 1, 2021
A wonderful finale for the Jayne Frost series!
The Jayne Frost books are all great fun and this one is no different. Nearly engaged Jayne and Sinclair go to the North Pole to give Sin the chance to see what his life would be like as the Queen's consort. There are an amazing number of complications for Jayne to investigate! Of the things I enjoyed most about this book were the author's descriptions of life in Santa's North Pole. Just LOVELY details that made me long to visit! I thoroughly enjoyed this penultimate chapter in Jayne's adventures.
The Jayne Frost books are all great fun and this one is no different. Nearly engaged Jayne and Sinclair go to the North Pole to give Sin the chance to see what his life would be like as the Queen's consort. There are an amazing number of complications for Jayne to investigate! Of the things I enjoyed most about this book were the author's descriptions of life in Santa's North Pole. Just LOVELY details that made me long to visit! I thoroughly enjoyed this penultimate chapter in Jayne's adventures.
January 29, 2021
There is a level of BS well above white privilege - royal privilege. Imagine if you will, an address by Prince Charles:
“Today has concluded the exhaustive three day investigation into the allegations against Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew, myself, and Detective Everyman interviewed the victims, suspects, and reviewed the evidence. We reported to the Queen that there was nothing to the claims of wrong doing.
Now to announce a Royal Wedding!”
Needless to say I loathed this story and DNF’d early on.
“Today has concluded the exhaustive three day investigation into the allegations against Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew, myself, and Detective Everyman interviewed the victims, suspects, and reviewed the evidence. We reported to the Queen that there was nothing to the claims of wrong doing.
Now to announce a Royal Wedding!”
Needless to say I loathed this story and DNF’d early on.
February 18, 2020
Jayne and Sinclair head to the north pole to see where Jayne grew up. Sinclair asked Jayne to marry him but she wants to make sure that he could deal with being the winter princesses royal consort before she can make that choice. When they arrive in the north pole all things look great until a mystery comes up. Will the winter elves of the north pole think Sinclair had something to do with it, will Jayne say yes to his proposal?
September 3, 2020
As I've said before, I enjoy this series.
Jayne Frost, the Winter Princess, takes Sinclair to the North Pole for a visit. He has asked her to marry him, but she wants him to see what's involved in being royalty in the North Pole and to see what it's like. Then she'll give him her answer. But things start to go wrong, and part of it seems to involve the fact that Sinclair is not an elf.
Jayne Frost, the Winter Princess, takes Sinclair to the North Pole for a visit. He has asked her to marry him, but she wants him to see what's involved in being royalty in the North Pole and to see what it's like. Then she'll give him her answer. But things start to go wrong, and part of it seems to involve the fact that Sinclair is not an elf.
November 9, 2018
Though it loses one star because I think the idea of framing a necromancer for rigging/cheating at a toy competition seems a little unbelievable, the world building and characters in this were amazing, and I did enjoy it overall.
February 19, 2019
**Audiobook Review** Love this series! I was sad to see this is the last book out currently! I have really grown attached to these characters and to everyone in Nocturne Falls. I am definitely a fan of this author!
September 20, 2023
I would actually give this book 3.5 stars. The book could have been so much better if there wasn't the constant background chatter of her convinced that he was going to leave her because the NP life was just too much. Have faith in the man!
November 11, 2018
I love this series. I'm hoping it doesn't end. I love Nocturnal Falls too though. Not sure how I feel about the ending of this book.
November 19, 2024
I absolutely need more Spider cuteness!!!
December 17, 2018
This series was soooo good and put me in the holiday spirit! I enjoyed it so much and love the characters lot!
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