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Joanne Fluke Author Read Alikes December 7, 2016 |
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If you enjoy reading books by Joanne Fluke try these authors.
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Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott DavidsonFleeing an abusive ex, caterer Goldy Bear moves herself, her son, and her business to the Aspen Meadow Country Club area, where she becomes enmeshed in a murder mystery involving a handsome local shrink.
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Eggnog Murder by Leslie MeierCollects holiday-themed mysteries by three fan-favorite authors including "Eggnog Murder" by Leslie Meierùin which a gift-wrapped bottle of eggnog proves to be a killer concoction for a Tinker¡s Cove local, and Lucy Stone must seek out the murdering mixologistùas well as "Death by Eggnog" by Lee Hollis and "Nogged Off" by Barbara Ross.
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Ghost Wanted : A Bailey Ruth Ghost Novel by Carolyn G. HartA mystery from the author of Death at the Door finds ghostly gumshoe Bailey Ruth Raeburn investigating a prankster at Adelaide's college library whose escalating mischief is disrupting the matchmaking practices of a gentle ghost.
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Crepe Factor : A Scrapbooking Mystery by Laura ChildsWhen a hated restaurant critic is murdered in the Winter Market, scrapbook-shop owner Carmela Bertrand must prove the innocence of prime suspect Quigg Brevard, a former flame, against the approval of her current beau, Detective Edgar Babcock. Includes scrapbooking tips and recipes.
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The Chocolate Falcon Fraud by JoAnna CarlPreparing a chocolate tie-in to a local film noir festival, Lee and her aunt Nettie are dismayed when Lee's former stepson, a one-time murder suspect, goes missing at the same time a dead body is found on their doorstep
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Clam Wake : A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery by Mary DaheimWhile house-sitting at her aunt and uncle's retirement home on Whoopee Island with her cousin Renie, Innkeeper Judith McMonigle Flynn must dig for answers, as well as clams, when an older gentleman is murdered and everyone thinks they did it.
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Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo CoyleAsked to examine a historic White House coffee service, coffeehouse manager-turned-amateur detective Clare Cosi learns its role as a CIA "dead drop" decades earlier and uncovers unsettling clues implicating some of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful people
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The Accidental Florist : A Jane Jeffry Mystery by Jill ChurchillEncumbered by her overbearing future mother-in-law's schemes for her wedding to Mel, Jane Jeffry signs up for a self-defense class with Shelley but finds herself enmeshed in a dangerous investigation when one of her classmates is murdered by a killer with intentions that hit uncomfortably close to home.
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Moss Hysteria by Kate CollinsWhen their idyllic new community is suddenly uprooted by murder, flower shop owner Abby Knight and her new husband, Marco, must weed through the suspects to catch a killer who is one bad seed.
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Murder Has Nine Lives by Laura LevineLooking forward to a vacation, a new job and a budding relationship a potential beau, freelance writer Jaine Austen is surprised by her finicky cat's selection to appear in a commercial before the creator of the cat food being advertised dies on the set, placing Jaine under suspicion.
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The Missing Dough by Chris CavenderWhen Maddy's cheating ex-husband shows up in Timber Ridge with a scheme to win Maddy back, and is later found stabbed to death with a barbecue skewer, Maddy and Eleanor must investigate to find the killer
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Vanilla Beaned by Jenn McKinlayWhen they arrive in Las Vegas to open their first franchise of the Fairy Tale Cupcakes Bakery, Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are?n't sure about turning their recipes over to brash former showgirl Holly Harzmark until a saboteur with a sweet tooth and a penchant for murder brings out a side of Holly that they both can relate to.
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Knit Your Own Murder by Monica FerrisA fundraising auction organized by local knitters is upended by a temperamental businessman who is murdered by poison halfway through the event, a crime that is blamed on an embittered rival who swears he is innocent.
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The Nightingale Before Christmas by Donna AndrewsAssisting a huge Christmas-themed decorator show house event, Meg is challenged to prove Mother's innocence when the latter is accused of murdering an ego-sensitive designer.
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The Most Wonderful Time by Fern MichaelsA collection of four holiday romances includes Fern Michaels' "Christmas Passed," in which Brandy Heyers, who still finds it hard to celebrate the holidays three years after her husband's death, meets a handsome widower
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Title Wave by Lorna BarrettTaking a Mystery Lovers cruise with her sister while her bookstore is rebuilt, Tricia Miles is shocked by the murder of a fellow passenger and risks her safety to determine if a famous author, a zealous fan or a crewmember is the killer.
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Because it's Christmas : The Christmas Basket / Merry Ex-Mas
by Debbie Macomber
In The Christmas Basket by Debbie Macomber, Noelle McDowell and Thomas Sutton discover that they are still in love and, despite their family rivalries, hope for a second chance at love, and in Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts, three women must deal with the unexpected return of their ex-husbands during the holidays.
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Grace Sees Red by Julie A. Hyzy"When one of the elderly residents at an upscale assisted-living facility is found dead under suspicious circumstances and Grace's assistant Frances, seen arguing with the man earlier that day, becomes a person of interest, it's up to Grace to clear her assistant's name and find the real killer"
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The Diva Steals A Chocolate Kiss by Krista DavisWhile in charge of the Amore Chocolates 50th anniversary celebration, Domestic Diva Sophie Winston finds the sweet event taking a sour turn when the company's CEO goes missing and a competing chocolatier is found murdered. Includes recipes and entertaining tips.
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Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn CaseyTo make her new sewing shop a success, Rose sponsors a series of do-it-yourself weekends for sewing enthusiasts, but her plan is unraveled by the murder of an argumentative guest and it is up to Tori and the gang to piece together the clues before Rose's life is ripped apart at the seams.
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Killer Honeymoon : A Savannah Reid Mystery by G. A McKevettWhen her honeymoon with new husband Dirk Coulter is interrupted by the discovery of a dead body on the beach, Savannah Reid does some investigating of her own when she discovers that the deceased is a popular Los Angeles anchorwoman
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The Pirate Bride by Shannon DrakeRed Robert, a feared pirate who is posing as a man, rediscovers her femininity while shipwrecked on a deserted island with Captain Logan Hagarty--until their common enemy arrives
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Breach of Crust by Ellery AdamsWhen she finds the body of Beatrice Burbank, the president of the high-society Camellia Club, floating in Lake Havenwood during their annual retreat, baker Ella Mae, who was hired to teach the members the tasty tricks of her trade, wonders what she's gotten herself mixed up in.
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The Art of Murder : A Dead-End Job Mystery by Elaine VietsTouring a gorgeous mansion-turned-museum in Fort Lauderdale, Helen and her friend, Margery, are hired for an undercover assignment investigating the murder of an up-and-coming artist with a bohemian past and numerous enemies.
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Cookies and Scream by Virginia LowellWhen a unique—and priceless—collection of antique cookie cutters leads to murder, Olivia Greyson, the owner of a shop specializing in all things cookie, must stir up some clues to catch a killer with a sweet tooth
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Between A Book and A Hard Place : A Devereaux's Dime Store Mystery by Denise SwansonWhen she discovers that the mysterious donor who wants to reopen the library is actually her runaway mother Yvette's latest husband—Jett Benedict, who then winds up dead—Dev must set the record straight by proving either her mother's guilt or innocence.
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To Helvetica and Back by Paige SheltonWhen the man who demanded that they give him an antique typewriter winds up dead, Chester Henry and his adult granddaughter, Clare, who repair old typewriters and restore old books, must discover which of the dusty, old typewriter's secrets are worth killing for. .
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Private Paris
by James Patterson
While visiting Private's Paris office, Jack Morgan finds himself in pursuit of a client's granddaughter, who is on the run from a drug dealer, and investigating the deaths of several of France's cultural elite
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The Death of Pie by Tamar MyersWhen a scandal-provoking, best-selling novelist falls face-down dead into a prize-winning apple pie during the village of Hernia's 110th Annual Festival of Pies, Magdalena searches through a bushel of suspects to determine who is responsible for the poison-penned writer's demise.
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Yarn Over Murder : A Knitting Mystery by Maggie SeftonKelly Flynn and the House of Lambspun knitters help save their friend's alpacas from a fast-moving wildfire while one of their group comes under suspicion for murder after a husband-stealing local rancher turns up dead.
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The Perfect Stranger by Wendy Corsi StaubWhen one of her online friends with whom she shared things about her past that even her husband and children don't know is found dead, Landry Wells attends the funeral a thousand miles from home, where she comes face to face with her closest confidants—and a cold-blooded killer.
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Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton"Motivated by her brother's unlawful conviction and subsequent death in prison, public defender Rachel Wainwright requests a DNA test for a man who was sent to prison thirty years ago for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Concerns rise when a new string of similar murders occur"
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