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Mistletoe & Murder
Jingle your way through holiday mayhem, mischief and murder. Mistletoe & Murder is a festive boxed set of six (6) cozy Christmas mysteries—five (5) short stories and one (1) full-length novel.
A limited edition of fun, holiday-themed whodunnits written by WSJ, USA Today and Amazon bestselling authors. C’mon, cuddle up with a mug of hot chocolate and a book of stories that you won’t want to put down. It’ll put you in the mood for everyone's favorite time of the year.
Authors in Mistletoe & Murder Boxed Set
Abby L. Vandiver
Sonia Parin
Kathryn Dionne
Constance Barker
Ani Gonzalez
Zanna Mackenzie
A limited edition of fun, holiday-themed whodunnits written by WSJ, USA Today and Amazon bestselling authors. C’mon, cuddle up with a mug of hot chocolate and a book of stories that you won’t want to put down. It’ll put you in the mood for everyone's favorite time of the year.
Authors in Mistletoe & Murder Boxed Set
Abby L. Vandiver
Sonia Parin
Kathryn Dionne
Constance Barker
Ani Gonzalez
Zanna Mackenzie
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2018
136 people are currently reading
78 people want to read
About the author
Abby L. Vandiver
35 books292 followersWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR, Abby L. Vandiver is the author of three cozy mystery series - Logan Dickerson, Normal Junction, and Tiny House, and one mystery sci-fi series, The Mars I Origin. She also penned a historical fiction book, At the End of the Line with Kathryn Dionne.
Recently, Abby contracted with Henery Press for the three-book Romaine Wilder series. The first book, Secrets, Lies and Crawfish pies will be out in June 2018.
Abby is a former lawyer and college professor of Economics. She spends her free time reading, watching mystery movies and enjoying her grandchildren.
Recently, Abby contracted with Henery Press for the three-book Romaine Wilder series. The first book, Secrets, Lies and Crawfish pies will be out in June 2018.
Abby is a former lawyer and college professor of Economics. She spends her free time reading, watching mystery movies and enjoying her grandchildren.
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November 27, 2018
What a terrific collection!
Stupendous read! Each story is a gem. With plots that are all different, some with magical elements and some without but each is a full blooded cozy regardless of how long it is. Plus each will keep you guessing until the end. Great variety of characters throughout and each a delightful. If you have read any of the author's before then you'll be pleased to add this to your read list. For any authors that are new to you this will make them new favourites. Absolutely terrific! !
Stupendous read! Each story is a gem. With plots that are all different, some with magical elements and some without but each is a full blooded cozy regardless of how long it is. Plus each will keep you guessing until the end. Great variety of characters throughout and each a delightful. If you have read any of the author's before then you'll be pleased to add this to your read list. For any authors that are new to you this will make them new favourites. Absolutely terrific! !
December 28, 2018
Has no one EVER heard of a proofreader or editor - or friends and family for that matter? None of these stories were without multiple errors. I just don't get it! I'm beginning to wonder if the majority of indie authors really care about the quality of their work. None of these stories felt like they were up to par. I have read Constance Barker and Sonia Parrin before and I think they have done much better than the stories included in this set. Maybe it's the fact that most of these authors turn out longer books and the novella or short story put a bit of a cramp in their style.
But the biggest disappointment of all was the story by Ani Gonzalez, called Mystery of the Holiday Cards. She managed to hit all three of my pet peeves - multiple typos and grammar errors, a rambling storyline and the biggest of all - a cliffhanger! Seriously? In a Christmas boxset? Unforgivable.
I don't want potential readers to think all of the stories were a disappointment. A Murder in Rhyme by Kathryn Dionne was wonderful. It probably helped that it was the longest story included in the set so it gave Ms. Dionne more time to develop her storyline. It was well written with great characters, suspense, and plenty of red herrings. I was never 100% sure I had figured out who the perpetrator was, and it turns out I was wrong in my suspicions. (The sign of an excellent author in my opinion!) I will definitely be looking for more of Ms. Dionne's work to read.
I realize that this is an inexpensive box set, but I still expected a quality product. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement.
But the biggest disappointment of all was the story by Ani Gonzalez, called Mystery of the Holiday Cards. She managed to hit all three of my pet peeves - multiple typos and grammar errors, a rambling storyline and the biggest of all - a cliffhanger! Seriously? In a Christmas boxset? Unforgivable.
I don't want potential readers to think all of the stories were a disappointment. A Murder in Rhyme by Kathryn Dionne was wonderful. It probably helped that it was the longest story included in the set so it gave Ms. Dionne more time to develop her storyline. It was well written with great characters, suspense, and plenty of red herrings. I was never 100% sure I had figured out who the perpetrator was, and it turns out I was wrong in my suspicions. (The sign of an excellent author in my opinion!) I will definitely be looking for more of Ms. Dionne's work to read.
I realize that this is an inexpensive box set, but I still expected a quality product. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement.
December 13, 2018
I picked up Mistletoe & Murder because it included a short story from a series I have been following. I was only familiar with the one author, but I'm always game to try new to me authors and maybe find a new author's writing to love. That definitely happened with this anthology.
Mistletoe & Murder boasts six short story/novelette length holiday cozy mystery stories. There is a range from settings to differing mystery styles. I enjoyed the sampling. While shorter stories can be a gamble because its tough to get a fully developed story with a short page count like this, I felt the authors did a good job of introducing the setting, characters, and situation well. I do like how the page length did get to the point quickly. It was also nice to be able to read a few, getting a full story in a short amount a time, in between activities during the busy holiday season. Oh, and the last one is full-length. Not that I minded.
I don't plan to remark on each book individually, but here is the list of titles for future reference:
A Christmas Present by Abby Vandiver, Yuletide Murder by Sonia Parin, The Candy Cane Killer by Constance Barker, Christmas, Chaos & Second Chances by Zanna Mackenzie, The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez, and Murder in Rhyme by Katherine Dionne.
As to the story, I hunted up this book to get, that was The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez. I have recently read her Banshee Creek paranormal romances, then her Main Street Witches paranormal cozies, and then started her Dora Pendragon short stories. This was one of the Dora Stories.
So, all in all, this was a good choose and now I have some other authors to watch for when I'm in the mood for a cozy.
Mistletoe & Murder boasts six short story/novelette length holiday cozy mystery stories. There is a range from settings to differing mystery styles. I enjoyed the sampling. While shorter stories can be a gamble because its tough to get a fully developed story with a short page count like this, I felt the authors did a good job of introducing the setting, characters, and situation well. I do like how the page length did get to the point quickly. It was also nice to be able to read a few, getting a full story in a short amount a time, in between activities during the busy holiday season. Oh, and the last one is full-length. Not that I minded.
I don't plan to remark on each book individually, but here is the list of titles for future reference:
A Christmas Present by Abby Vandiver, Yuletide Murder by Sonia Parin, The Candy Cane Killer by Constance Barker, Christmas, Chaos & Second Chances by Zanna Mackenzie, The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez, and Murder in Rhyme by Katherine Dionne.
As to the story, I hunted up this book to get, that was The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez. I have recently read her Banshee Creek paranormal romances, then her Main Street Witches paranormal cozies, and then started her Dora Pendragon short stories. This was one of the Dora Stories.
So, all in all, this was a good choose and now I have some other authors to watch for when I'm in the mood for a cozy.
December 10, 2018
Oh my gosh !!! A possible death, mysterious old Christmas Cards, a Secret Santa Exchage, a Magical Shop whose artifacts have a mind of their own, a mystery to solve and the loveable inhabitants of Banshee Creek. Yep, this book has it ALL!! The storyline is fast, the characters are so real and the world building is absolutely Amazing. I love this story!!! Dora sure has her hands full with her shop and its Magical artifacts, now she must uncover the mystery surrounding the life or death of a young man whose ancestor is one of the town's famous ghosts and figure out what gift to give her Secret Santa!!! I was gifted an ARC of this story and am voluntarily reviewing it without any compensation. Now, Ms. Gonzalez... you have to write Seargent Atwells story !
December 7, 2018
Really worth your time! A good bunch of reads for any season.
1. Upstate NY, a tree farm that isn't, dogs, a sheriff who's really a politician. Abby L Vandiver.
2. Maine, a bridge collapse, an Inn, conscientious coppers. Sonia Parin.
3. Kentucky, murders, Christmas magic, surprised sheriff. Constance Barker.
4. England, International agents, locked room, surprises. Zanna Mackenzie.
5. Banshee Creek, Magical Curiosity Shoppe, Civil War ghost and his descendant. Ani Gonzalez.
6. Upstate NY, widow, old Victorian, dog, magical old book, missing artist. Kathryn Dionne.
I've always felt that short stories are the hardest to write, but these authors did extremely well!
1. Upstate NY, a tree farm that isn't, dogs, a sheriff who's really a politician. Abby L Vandiver.
2. Maine, a bridge collapse, an Inn, conscientious coppers. Sonia Parin.
3. Kentucky, murders, Christmas magic, surprised sheriff. Constance Barker.
4. England, International agents, locked room, surprises. Zanna Mackenzie.
5. Banshee Creek, Magical Curiosity Shoppe, Civil War ghost and his descendant. Ani Gonzalez.
6. Upstate NY, widow, old Victorian, dog, magical old book, missing artist. Kathryn Dionne.
I've always felt that short stories are the hardest to write, but these authors did extremely well!
December 12, 2018
Dora is back and Banshee Creek is gearing up for Christmas. But she keeps getting visions of a young man lying in a pool of blood - not exactly festive! But she also has to try and figure out the perfect present for her secret santa nomination.
But a certain Civil War era ghost is causing a furore and his descendent seems intent on finding more family artefacts. Oh, and a certain hottie from PRoVE still makes Dora's heart go pitter patter.
But a certain Civil War era ghost is causing a furore and his descendent seems intent on finding more family artefacts. Oh, and a certain hottie from PRoVE still makes Dora's heart go pitter patter.
December 10, 2018
I'm just getting started on this set.
Yuletide Murder by Sonia Parin - A mystery, romance, family and an accident. It kept me guessing until the end.
The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez - I love Dora and this series. Dora is once again faced with a mystery and a possibly a romance.
Yuletide Murder by Sonia Parin - A mystery, romance, family and an accident. It kept me guessing until the end.
The Mystery of the Holiday Cards by Ani Gonzalez - I love Dora and this series. Dora is once again faced with a mystery and a possibly a romance.
December 14, 2018
Merry Christmas
Ani Gonzalez is one of my favorite authors. I love visiting Banshee Creek. This holiday group of short stories includes a Christmas magical visit to Dora and the Magical Curiosity Shoppe. I loved this cozy paranormal mystery.
Ani Gonzalez is one of my favorite authors. I love visiting Banshee Creek. This holiday group of short stories includes a Christmas magical visit to Dora and the Magical Curiosity Shoppe. I loved this cozy paranormal mystery.
December 15, 2018
Wonderful collection
I love the short stories especially at this time of yr. With everyone so busy its refreshing to be able to become engrossed in the stories and read straight thru to the end in one or two sittings. Also I love the way they all make you just feel good in the end
I love the short stories especially at this time of yr. With everyone so busy its refreshing to be able to become engrossed in the stories and read straight thru to the end in one or two sittings. Also I love the way they all make you just feel good in the end
December 16, 2018
Great book s
I just loved these stories. They were all so different and I enjoyed them all so much! I couldn't solve one of the cases , but want to read more of each of these fine author.
I just loved these stories. They were all so different and I enjoyed them all so much! I couldn't solve one of the cases , but want to read more of each of these fine author.
January 6, 2019
Holiday Sleuthing
Cute holiday themed stories. Be a sleuth, solve a mystery or murder & enjoy the spirit of the season. Various themes, a little romance thrown in with the need to solve the case.
Cute holiday themed stories. Be a sleuth, solve a mystery or murder & enjoy the spirit of the season. Various themes, a little romance thrown in with the need to solve the case.
January 15, 2019
A REAL CHRISTMAS MIRACLE🐕
Anyone who.enjoys a holiday story with a twist or two is in for a remarkable surprise . 🌲🌲🌲💲💲💲
If you are a dog lover this will tug at your heart 🐕 💓
I LOVE this book and hope you enjoy it as a as me.
.Carol VANATTA 👵
Anyone who.enjoys a holiday story with a twist or two is in for a remarkable surprise . 🌲🌲🌲💲💲💲
If you are a dog lover this will tug at your heart 🐕 💓
I LOVE this book and hope you enjoy it as a as me.
.Carol VANATTA 👵
December 9, 2018
Exciting holiday mysteries for now and anytime. Just right to give you a bit of relaxation and help solve some mysteries.
December 9, 2018
Loved it.
This is a very good book to read this time of the year.. A great Christmas book that I highly recommend.
This is a very good book to read this time of the year.. A great Christmas book that I highly recommend.
December 12, 2018
Great read
Loved every story . I sorry they ended can’t wait to read more story’s . I enjoyed them all .
Loved every story . I sorry they ended can’t wait to read more story’s . I enjoyed them all .
December 20, 2018
Wonderful stories!
I loved all of these stories. The characters and the mysteries were engaging, with generous portions of Christmas magic spread throughout.
I loved all of these stories. The characters and the mysteries were engaging, with generous portions of Christmas magic spread throughout.
January 3, 2019
12days
A brand new look at the 12 days of Christmas to solve a murder. Easy,enjoyable read for a winters afternoon
A brand new look at the 12 days of Christmas to solve a murder. Easy,enjoyable read for a winters afternoon
January 17, 2019
Holiday murder
I choose this rating because it really held your interest from beginning to end!! I love a good holiday mystery!
I choose this rating because it really held your interest from beginning to end!! I love a good holiday mystery!
December 5, 2021
Short mysteries. Easy reading. Enjoyed some more than others.
December 13, 2018
WOW! Fantastic read
6 stories by 6 authors. Each one different. Each one grips you from page 1. Finish one and you feel compelled to start the next because it just can't be as good as the one just read but it is so you read another and another. A great way to spend an evening. 💙💙💙💙💙💙
6 stories by 6 authors. Each one different. Each one grips you from page 1. Finish one and you feel compelled to start the next because it just can't be as good as the one just read but it is so you read another and another. A great way to spend an evening. 💙💙💙💙💙💙
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