Stephanie S. (punkinema) - , reviewed on 7/13/2009 + 305 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

This book contains Ms. Carl's first three mysteries, The Chocolate Cat Caper, The Chocolate Bear Burglary and The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up. There is also a short story at the beginning of the book called The Chocolate Kidnapping Clue which helps set the stage for Lee McKinney's escapades. The Chocolate Cat Caper has our heroine serving at a party for the well-known Clementine Ripley whom no one likes in the town of Warner Pier. Lee's aunt was among those who hated Ms. Ripley. Clementine ate an amaretto truffle and died soon after which pointed the finger at Aunt Nettie. Lee bumbles about the clues and finds the murderer. In this book, she meets her sweetheart, Joe. The Chocolate Bear Burglary introduces more of the town's residents and her ex-stepson, Jeff, who happens to be in town when a burglary at the chocolate shop and a murder take place. Lee feels she must clear her stepson who doesn't seem to want to answer any questions. The Chocolate Frog Frame-up begins with an altercation between Joe and the town's resident eccentric, Hershel. After Hershel is murdered, the perpetrator goes to extreme lengths to frame Joe and even tries to kill him and Lee. All three are good stories and I am really enjoying the characters and look forward to reading more of this author's series.

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