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Blog Tour & Review for A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril

 

A Christmas Candy Killing

 (A Killer Chocolate Mystery) 

by Christina Romeril

About A Christmas Candy Killing

 
Cozy Mystery 1st in Series 
The book is set in a fictional town, Harriston, Montana. 
Crooked Lane Books (October 11, 2022) 
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages 
 ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639101667 
 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639101665 
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q8JS9HV
 

Their chocolates are to die for—but things aren’t so sweet when a real killer comes to town, in this debut mystery perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs.

Identical twin sisters Alex and Hannah are the owners of Murder and Mayhem, a mystery bookshop that sells their famous poison-themed Killer Chocolates. But now, there’s a real killer in their midst. Shortly before Christmas, their septuagenarian neighbor, Jane, confides to Alex that a murderer from a true-crime show has taken up residence in the village. Unfortunately, she’s also shared her suspicions with town gossip Netta. The next morning, Alex shows up at Jane’s house to watch the show, but instead discovers Jane's body, with a box of Killer Chocolates nearby.

The sheriff quickly zeroes in on two suspects: Alex, a beneficiary in Jane’s will, and Zack, a handyman who was seen leaving the crime scene. But Alex maintains her innocence and sets out to draft a list of other potential suspects—townsfolk who’d recently been seen arguing with Jane.

When Alex gets hold of Jane’s journal, she begins to understand the truth. But a bearer of ill tidings is arriving early this year—and Alex just might not make it to Christmas.

REVIEW
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
 
This is a fabulous start to a new cozy series by a new to me author. We meet twins Alex and Hannah who own an adorable bookshop that they use to also sell their poison-themed Killer Chocolates. I must say this is an adorable idea that makes me wish this was areal store that I could visit as the chocolate sounds oh so yummy. Their town is gearing up for the Christmas season when their older neighbor tells them that a murderer from a true-crime t.v. show has moved into town. Before Alex can watch the show with her she turns up dead with the sisters chocolates in her hand making Alex a prime suspect. Well of course that cannot stand so they start looking things making for a fun adventure filled with a wide range of characters, small town charm, and plenty of secrets to keep the story moving. Makes for a fabulous start to this new series that is sure to delight cozy fans. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.

About Christina Romeril

Christina Romeril loves to plot murders, especially by poisoning. When she’s not plotting how to kill one of her characters she’s coming up with ways to dispose of the body. Since writing her debut novel her husband’s friends have been regularly checking on his well-being.

Christina also loves to read, eat chocolates, and travel when she’s not in her she shed writing. She grew up in Southern Ontario and spent most of her summers in Muskoka swimming, boating, and generally getting into mischief. She’s lived on both coasts of Canada and has a love of being near the water and close to a forest. Thus, it makes perfect sense that she moved to the prairies of Southern Alberta over twenty years ago.

During the warmer months you’ll find her escaping to nearby Waterton Lakes National Park with her cooler stocked full of chocolate and pastries. Occasionally, the once avid hiker will even set out on one of the many hiking trails and hope she doesn’t run into a hungry bear.

Christina is a member of Sisters in Crime and enjoys interacting on social media.

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