Mistletoe & Murder

Twin Oaks Christmas

by Sarah Hamaker

Alec Stratman comes home to Twin Oaks, Virginia, after his Army retirement to contemplate his reentry into civilian life. Instead he’s greeted with the murder of his beloved Great-Aunt Heloise.

For Isabella Montoya, the loss of Heloise Stratman Thatcher goes beyond the end of a job. Heloise had encouraged Isabella to follow her dreams and helped fund her studies. Now, accused of her mentor’s murder, Isabella is scrambling to prove her innocence.

Since his great-aunt had written glowing letters about Isabella, Alec is unwilling to believe the police’s suspicion of the former housekeeper. Instead, he works to help clear her name.

Will Isabella and Alec be able to navigate the secrets that threaten to derail their budding romance and uncover the truth about Heloise’s death before the killer strikes again?

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Mystery Thriller

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2019

About the author

Award-winning and best-selling author Sarah Hamaker loves writing books “where the hero and heroine fall in love while running for their lives.” She’s written romantic suspense novels and nonfiction books, as well as stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul volumes. As a writers coach, her heart is encouraging writers. She’s a member of ACFW; ACFW Virginia Chapter; and Faith, Hope and Love. Her podcast, “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Sarah lives in Virginia with her husband, four children and three cats.

Reviews

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit predictable in some ways, but surprising in others. A short murder mystery set just before Christmas.

[Paula Shreckhise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This reminds me of an Agatha Christie mystery. It has all the elements of a good who done it:
A deceased rich lady with lots of relatives who are in line to inherit. A nephew who is favored. A suspicious death and did Aunt Heloise really die of natural causes? Everyone is a suspect except Alec who was in the service at the time of her death.
With lots of twists and turns, this is a great puzzle to figure out in a cozy Christmas setting.
Recommended for fans of old school mysteries, with a little romance included.

*I received this ebook from the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own. *

[Hunter Q Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This set of stories are captivating. I was enjoying them so, that I didn't want to put them down.

[Pam Graber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This whodunit will keep readers guessing right up to the end! I read it in a couple of hours, and couldn't put it down.

[Beth H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story! Kept me turning pages and trying to guess ‘who dunnit’.

[Vicki Vaught · Rating 4 out of 5]

I greatly enjoyed this mystery! It has a hint of Agatha Christie flair with its own unique twists that I greatly enjoyed!

[JeanneK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mistletoe and Murder by Sarah Hamaker was a cute cozy mystery and an easy to read short novella. The author did a good job creating and developing the charming characters. I rated it a four.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short story! My first time reading this author recommended by Dana R Lynn. I would highly recommend her books to anyone who loves romantic suspense.

[Emily Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth the read, Christmas books haven't hit the right notes this year idk if it's the books themselves or me but they seem to come up missing the spectacular factor.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read with lots of characters because it is a mystery. A little bit of a twist for the ending. Not really too exciting.