Mistletoe & Murder

by Jum Carroll

When bodies start dropping on The Holiday Channel’s Christmas movie set, it’s up to Tem to prove her favorite actor’s innocence.

Lawyer-turned-theater blogger, Tem Chadaratong, is thrilled when The Holiday Channel invites her to report from behind the scenes of its next Christmas movie. She envisions stepping into a festive Hallmark like feature. But instead, she encounters lecherous and treacherous actors, crazy townsfolk, and a dead body. And that was just her second day on the movie set.

The police accuse Broadway star and burgeoning Hollywood heartthrob, Thor Rasmussen, of murdering the network’s public relations director. Tem soon learns that despite his boy next door image, Thor is anything but that. Thor begs Tem to help clear his name. He might be a ladies’ man, but Tem is convinced that he’s not a killer.

After Tem is attacked and another person is murdered, she knows time is running out. Can she unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim?

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

Jum Carroll is a former lawyer turned author. She much prefers writing young adult fiction and cozy mysteries so she can ensure everyone gets a happy ending . . . except for the characters who are murdered or get arrested. She lives near Seattle with her husband and two children.

When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, cooking, sewing, and petting everyone’s dogs (with permission, of course).

Reviews

[Sierra Livengood · Rating 4 out of 5]

To start I want to state that I received this book in a giveaway. I do not typically read mysteries but I absolutely loved this book. I love the concept of this being on a movie set and I thought that the pop culture references were perfect, for , many authors it usually comes off very cringey. I liked that there was still romantic elements and was not only a mystery, I will definitely read this book again.

[Sasha Degtereva · Rating 3 out of 5]

I tried to like it but

Disclaimer: I received this book in giveaway

I really really tried to like this book but it seems like it is not basically my style. I have not had any clicking with characters. They, for my taste, are not developed enough to fall for them. The plot reminds Agatha Christie’s books. The cover is adorable.

[Ashley H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got the kindle verified this book in a giveaway. I love mysteries but not a lot of romance. And this book was a good balance. I definitely liked the book but towards the end it was easy for me to guess who dunnit and how.

[Z. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Start to the series.

I enjoyed the book. The main character was smart and humorous. I enjoyed the premise. Although the ending was predictable,I still enjoyed it.

[Patricia Mccammon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a very interesting Christmas mystery. Great characters with a story that has humor inspite of murder. Won this in a Goodreads Giveaway

[Susann Courtney sheaffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mix between Agatha Christie and a Hallmark movie. If your looking for a new twist on a Christmas book, this it. Well written and easy to snuggle up with after a long day to unwind.

[Michelle m · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great cozy mystery read with enjoyable characters.