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Holly Hopewell #2
Elf Confidential
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Welcome to Mistletoe, Oregon - a town of miracles, magic, and murder…
Bakery owner and crime-solving elf Holly Hopewell never anticipated on being banished by Mrs. Claus to miserable Mistletoe, Oregon. But now that she’s settled in, she’s committed to bringing cheer and delicious baked goods to the town’s notoriously ornery residents.
But when a city councilor ends up dead in the town plaza one December evening after consuming one of Holly’s delectable treats, Holly finds herself at the center of an intense mystery where she’ll have to race against the clock to save her own neck.
Everyone’s favorite mystery-loving misfit elf Holly Hopewell is at it again in this deliciously fun sequel to the Amazon bestselling cozy mystery, The Silence of the Elves. So grab a cup of cocoa, put on some Christmas music, and curl up with this perfect holiday cozy mystery this Christmas in July!
Welcome to Mistletoe, Oregon - a town of miracles, magic, and murder…
Bakery owner and crime-solving elf Holly Hopewell never anticipated on being banished by Mrs. Claus to miserable Mistletoe, Oregon. But now that she’s settled in, she’s committed to bringing cheer and delicious baked goods to the town’s notoriously ornery residents.
But when a city councilor ends up dead in the town plaza one December evening after consuming one of Holly’s delectable treats, Holly finds herself at the center of an intense mystery where she’ll have to race against the clock to save her own neck.
Everyone’s favorite mystery-loving misfit elf Holly Hopewell is at it again in this deliciously fun sequel to the Amazon bestselling cozy mystery, The Silence of the Elves. So grab a cup of cocoa, put on some Christmas music, and curl up with this perfect holiday cozy mystery this Christmas in July!
187 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2020
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Meg Muldoon
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Meg Muldoon is the author of over 20 feel-good mysteries, including the bestselling Christmas River Cozy Mysteries and The Dog Town USA Cozy Mysteries. A former small town news reporter, Meg has always had a special place in her heart for lost dogs, homeless cats, and feisty old locals. She enjoys Marionberry pie, red cowboy boots, and craft glue guns. Meg specializes in writing stories filled with humor and heart, and her books have been featured in the Amazon Kindle Top-100.
Meg lives in Central Oregon with two Great Pyrenees, a cattle dog named Huckleberry, and a rascal cat named Frank.
Reading Order:
THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Murder in Christmas River – Book 1
Mayhem in Christmas River – Book 2
Madness in Christmas River – Book 3
Malice in Christmas River – Book 4
Mischief in Christmas River – Book 5
Manic in Christmas River – Book 6
Magic in Christmas River – Book 7
Menace in Christmas River – Book 8
Missing in Christmas River – Book 9
Meltdown in Christmas River – Book 10
Midnight in Christmas River – Book 11
Mistake in Christmas River – Book 12
Matrimony in Christmas River - Book 13
Malarkey in Christmas River - Book 14 (Coming Spring 2025!)
THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY NOVELLA SERIES
Roasted in Christmas River – Novella 1
Cinnamon Peters & the Rabbit Bandit – Novella 2
Caught in Christmas River – Novella 3
Crushed in Christmas River – Novella 4
Hounded in Christmas River – Novella 5
Framed in Christmas River – Novella 6
Trapped in Christmas River - Novella 7
Merriment in Christmas River - Novella 8
THE HOLLY HOPEWELL COZY MYSTERY SERIES
The Silence of the Elves – Book 1
Elf Confidential - Book 2
THE DOG TOWN USA COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Mutts & Murder – Book 1
Bulldogs & Bullets – Book 2
Corgis & Conspiracy - Book 3
Pyrenees & Poison - Book 4 (Coming Soon)
THE COZY MATCHMAKER MYSTERY SERIES
Burned in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 1
Busted in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 2
THE WITCHES OF BROOMFIELD BAY MYSTERY SERIES (with Jools Sinclair)
Ginger of the West – Book 1
Meg Muldoon is the author of over 20 feel-good mysteries, including the bestselling Christmas River Cozy Mysteries and The Dog Town USA Cozy Mysteries. A former small town news reporter, Meg has always had a special place in her heart for lost dogs, homeless cats, and feisty old locals. She enjoys Marionberry pie, red cowboy boots, and craft glue guns. Meg specializes in writing stories filled with humor and heart, and her books have been featured in the Amazon Kindle Top-100.
Meg lives in Central Oregon with two Great Pyrenees, a cattle dog named Huckleberry, and a rascal cat named Frank.
Reading Order:
THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Murder in Christmas River – Book 1
Mayhem in Christmas River – Book 2
Madness in Christmas River – Book 3
Malice in Christmas River – Book 4
Mischief in Christmas River – Book 5
Manic in Christmas River – Book 6
Magic in Christmas River – Book 7
Menace in Christmas River – Book 8
Missing in Christmas River – Book 9
Meltdown in Christmas River – Book 10
Midnight in Christmas River – Book 11
Mistake in Christmas River – Book 12
Matrimony in Christmas River - Book 13
Malarkey in Christmas River - Book 14 (Coming Spring 2025!)
THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY NOVELLA SERIES
Roasted in Christmas River – Novella 1
Cinnamon Peters & the Rabbit Bandit – Novella 2
Caught in Christmas River – Novella 3
Crushed in Christmas River – Novella 4
Hounded in Christmas River – Novella 5
Framed in Christmas River – Novella 6
Trapped in Christmas River - Novella 7
Merriment in Christmas River - Novella 8
THE HOLLY HOPEWELL COZY MYSTERY SERIES
The Silence of the Elves – Book 1
Elf Confidential - Book 2
THE DOG TOWN USA COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Mutts & Murder – Book 1
Bulldogs & Bullets – Book 2
Corgis & Conspiracy - Book 3
Pyrenees & Poison - Book 4 (Coming Soon)
THE COZY MATCHMAKER MYSTERY SERIES
Burned in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 1
Busted in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 2
THE WITCHES OF BROOMFIELD BAY MYSTERY SERIES (with Jools Sinclair)
Ginger of the West – Book 1
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September 30, 2023
Holly Hopewell had been banned from the North Pole to the small town of Mistletoe, Oregon, notorious for its grumpy, cranky residents. But Holly - after twelve months in the town - discovered she loved it and was determined to cheer up Mistletoe and all the inhabitants. Holly was an elf, as were a lot of Mistletoe's people, and her cafe, filled with baked deliciousness, drew customers from near and far. The council meeting that was to approve (or not) Holly's request for funding for the Christmas lights, saw her bring a plate of her to-die-for brownies, but one particular councilor saw it as a bribe and they rejected Holly's request.
But when a councilor died right in front of Holly, her shock was immense. And when Holly became a suspect in his murder, both she and Harry, her detective beau, were determined to prove she was being framed. As the mystery deepened, so did the danger...
Elf Confidential is the 2nd in the Hope Hollywell series by Meg Muldoon and it was hugely fun and entertaining. Mischief, mayhem, magic and more - this cosy mystery is well worth recommending.
But when a councilor died right in front of Holly, her shock was immense. And when Holly became a suspect in his murder, both she and Harry, her detective beau, were determined to prove she was being framed. As the mystery deepened, so did the danger...
Elf Confidential is the 2nd in the Hope Hollywell series by Meg Muldoon and it was hugely fun and entertaining. Mischief, mayhem, magic and more - this cosy mystery is well worth recommending.
July 6, 2020
Elf Confidential
A Holly Hopewell Cozy Mysteries, Book # 2
Meg Muldoon
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Welcome to Mistletoe, Oregon - a town of miracles, magic, and murder…
Bakery owner and crime-solving elf Holly Hopewell never anticipated on being banished by Mrs. Claus to miserable Mistletoe, Oregon. But now that she’s settled in, she’s committed to bringing cheer and delicious baked goods to the town’s notoriously ornery residents.
But when a city councilor ends up dead in the town plaza one December evening after consuming one of Holly’s delectable treats, Holly finds herself at the center of an intense mystery where she’ll have to race against the clock to save her own neck.
Everyone’s favorite mystery-loving misfit elf Holly Hopewell is at it again in this deliciously fun sequel to the Amazon bestselling cozy mystery, The Silence of the Elves. So grab a cup of cocoa, put on some Christmas music, and curl up with this perfect holiday cozy mystery this Christmas in July! (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Mistletoe, Oregon, is not a very friendly, happy place. The citizens are miserable and unfriendly. Except for the elves, they are full of cheer, happiness and goodwill. But they are having a tough time sharing that happiness. And when a city councilor is poisoned, Holly will have to try to figure out the real culprit. Otherwise she may be sent away for life. With the help of her boyfriend, Harry, who is a detective, she is planning on doing just that.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and those descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery was well developed and I thought it was solved quite cleverly.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I was very happy to take a trip to Mistletoe and spent some time with Holly and Harry. I am already looking forward to reading the next one.
A Holly Hopewell Cozy Mysteries, Book # 2
Meg Muldoon
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Welcome to Mistletoe, Oregon - a town of miracles, magic, and murder…
Bakery owner and crime-solving elf Holly Hopewell never anticipated on being banished by Mrs. Claus to miserable Mistletoe, Oregon. But now that she’s settled in, she’s committed to bringing cheer and delicious baked goods to the town’s notoriously ornery residents.
But when a city councilor ends up dead in the town plaza one December evening after consuming one of Holly’s delectable treats, Holly finds herself at the center of an intense mystery where she’ll have to race against the clock to save her own neck.
Everyone’s favorite mystery-loving misfit elf Holly Hopewell is at it again in this deliciously fun sequel to the Amazon bestselling cozy mystery, The Silence of the Elves. So grab a cup of cocoa, put on some Christmas music, and curl up with this perfect holiday cozy mystery this Christmas in July! (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Mistletoe, Oregon, is not a very friendly, happy place. The citizens are miserable and unfriendly. Except for the elves, they are full of cheer, happiness and goodwill. But they are having a tough time sharing that happiness. And when a city councilor is poisoned, Holly will have to try to figure out the real culprit. Otherwise she may be sent away for life. With the help of her boyfriend, Harry, who is a detective, she is planning on doing just that.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and those descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery was well developed and I thought it was solved quite cleverly.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I was very happy to take a trip to Mistletoe and spent some time with Holly and Harry. I am already looking forward to reading the next one.
July 15, 2020
Absolutely Love this Mystery Series
I have waited a long time for this second book of this series and was not disappointed. This is without a doubt one of my all time favorites. Such a cute story about an elf who has been banished to a gloomy little town called Mistletoe, who has a knack for baking and a penchant for trouble. The writing is top-notch with witty dialog that is in keeping with the Christmas theme and Santa and th North Pole and all of its fixtures! All I can say is keep the books coming!
I have waited a long time for this second book of this series and was not disappointed. This is without a doubt one of my all time favorites. Such a cute story about an elf who has been banished to a gloomy little town called Mistletoe, who has a knack for baking and a penchant for trouble. The writing is top-notch with witty dialog that is in keeping with the Christmas theme and Santa and th North Pole and all of its fixtures! All I can say is keep the books coming!
July 2, 2020
A cosy read
I just love these book and the insert for the next book has me chomping at the bit I can't wait on it coming out
I just love these book and the insert for the next book has me chomping at the bit I can't wait on it coming out
September 27, 2020
Another good one
I didn't really expect to like these as well as I do. They're cute, fun, nicely developed pieces of book candy. I'm glad that the endings are well developed, too, and that everything doesn't just end abruptly. Yay, Meg!
I didn't really expect to like these as well as I do. They're cute, fun, nicely developed pieces of book candy. I'm glad that the endings are well developed, too, and that everything doesn't just end abruptly. Yay, Meg!
December 31, 2024
3.5 stars, rounded up
I’ll admit it – what drew me to the series in the first place was the fun book covers. The first book was entertaining enough to make me want to read more, and this second book is included in Kindle Unlimited, so I decided to read it before my KU subscription expires.
The idea of a town where former North Pole elves go to live is fun, but I don’t understand how the non-elf residents of the town don’t recognize the elves living among them. Aren’t elves supposed to be considerably shorter than most human beings? Wouldn’t you notice them, especially if there are a lot of them?
I like most of the characters in these books, although the nearly perpetual cheerful and perky attitudes of the elves is enough to set almost anyone’s teeth on edge. The mystery under investigation here is the months-old disappearance of an elf , and Holly is determined to learn what happened to him. There were a lot of twists and turns in the story, and it wasn’t until just before it was revealed in the book that I figured it all out.
The very end of this book alluded to events to come, but this appears to be the last book in the series. I would love to read more about Holly and the rest, but apparently, this is the end of the story.
I’ll admit it – what drew me to the series in the first place was the fun book covers. The first book was entertaining enough to make me want to read more, and this second book is included in Kindle Unlimited, so I decided to read it before my KU subscription expires.
The idea of a town where former North Pole elves go to live is fun, but I don’t understand how the non-elf residents of the town don’t recognize the elves living among them. Aren’t elves supposed to be considerably shorter than most human beings? Wouldn’t you notice them, especially if there are a lot of them?
I like most of the characters in these books, although the nearly perpetual cheerful and perky attitudes of the elves is enough to set almost anyone’s teeth on edge. The mystery under investigation here is the months-old disappearance of an elf , and Holly is determined to learn what happened to him. There were a lot of twists and turns in the story, and it wasn’t until just before it was revealed in the book that I figured it all out.
The very end of this book alluded to events to come, but this appears to be the last book in the series. I would love to read more about Holly and the rest, but apparently, this is the end of the story.
August 13, 2021
Great twist
I was sure I knew who had done the evil deed. I was very wrong and surprised. This is definitely a book worth reading.
I was sure I knew who had done the evil deed. I was very wrong and surprised. This is definitely a book worth reading.
December 22, 2021
Very good and quite entertaining. I look forward to reading more of these Holly Hopewell Cozy Mysteries.
January 12, 2022
A fun read
Lots of fun with some Christmas twists and a couple of dead bodies made this really hard to stop reading.
Lots of fun with some Christmas twists and a couple of dead bodies made this really hard to stop reading.
December 27, 2020
Loved it
It seemed like forever for this second installment to come out. I loved the silence of the elves, and I loved this one! Can not wait to read more, and hopefully very soon!
It seemed like forever for this second installment to come out. I loved the silence of the elves, and I loved this one! Can not wait to read more, and hopefully very soon!
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