Helpful Score: 9
Despite my husbands laughter at the name of the book I found it highly enjoyable. It was a very quick read with engaging characters. I really like the lead (although the constant tripping over her tongue is annoying). I will be reading more of this series.
Ceylan G. (ceylang) -
Helpful Score: 8
Great start to a cute little cozy series! I loved the references to my hometown Dallas, and thought the mystery was a good one. WIll definitely pick up the second in the series!
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) -
Helpful Score: 5
Great 1st story of series, will read the rest of her books. Good cozy, and characters are fun. Good chocolate information.
Helpful Score: 4
Fun story about a young woman living with her aunt and helping with her chocolate store. They somehow get involved in a murder and help solve the mystery together with the police.
Lois M. (lavenderkimono) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Cute beginning to the Chocoholic mystery series by JoAnna Carl.
Shirley B. (KySunshine) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
My first time for reading this author. I enjoyed the book very much. A good amount of humor, love interest and mystery. Will be reading more of this series.
Richard M. (algernon99) -
Helpful Score: 2
Fairly light mystery, fun to read. The main character is studying to be a CPA, which gave me hope (as a CPA) to see some inside stuff in the book. False hope. She could just as easily be studying to be an optometrist or bull rider, for all the inside stuff that we see. She also has a distressing (to her) habit of saying the wrong word when she knows perfectly well what the right word is. Some of these are funny, but I had a hard time with it at first.
All in all, however, it's a good book and worth reading. I think I will order the second in the series.
By the way, the author's real name is Eve K. Sandstrom. She has written a number of books under that name, too.
All in all, however, it's a good book and worth reading. I think I will order the second in the series.
By the way, the author's real name is Eve K. Sandstrom. She has written a number of books under that name, too.
Joy L. (vintagejoy) -
Helpful Score: 2
First book in the series. I enjoyed it immensely, just the kind of cozy mystery I love. Looking forward to completing the series!
Helpful Score: 1
First in a series. Had cute chocolate facts throughout
Richard M. (algernon99) -
Helpful Score: 1
Fairly light mystery, fun to read. The main character is studying to be a CPA, which gave me hope (as a CPA) to see some inside stuff in the book. False hope. She could just as easily be studying to be an optometrist or bull rider, for all the inside stuff that we see. She also has a distressing (to her) habit of saying the wrong word when she knows perfectly well what the right word is. Some of these are funny, but I had a hard time with it at first.
All in all, however, it's a good book and worth reading. I think I will order the second in the series.
By the way, the author's real name is Eve K. Sandstrom. She has written a number of books under that name, too.
All in all, however, it's a good book and worth reading. I think I will order the second in the series.
By the way, the author's real name is Eve K. Sandstrom. She has written a number of books under that name, too.
Helpful Score: 1
Great book.
Cassie I. (thelonestarirwins) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fun read with interesting tidbits of chocolate information.
Helpful Score: 1
Great little cozy mystery.
Helpful Score: 1
The Chocolate Cat Caper was an okay book, but there were things I didn't understand. For instance the main character, Lee, has a speech impediment but it doesn't tell what it is or much about it, just that she says the wrong words. In fact I don't even know if it is a speech impediment. Personally I was interested in the cat, I thought perhaps she loved cats. Being a cat person I was dismayed when she didn't care for the cat, who was the "baby" of the murdered lady. The book didn't seem to flow, and the plot was choppy. The characters were flat and the book was very predicable. I don't think I'll read anymore of the Chocoholic Mysteries series. I get the book three stars, though because I could almost connect with Lee as a character and it is about chocolate. I loved learning how chocolate was made.
Melisa M. (hedgewitch) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 113 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This author has a very comfortable voice. I knew "who done it" almost as soon as the first murder was done, but I didn't care. I still wanted to finish the book to see how she handled it, and I ordered two more in this series before I finished the first one. Excellent cozy. This one's a keeper.
Maggie C. (skywaywaver) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 148 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Not one of my favorite cozies, but it grew on me.
Pattie S. (pattiecakes) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First in the Chocoholic Mystery series. Good "cozy" read, simple characters with some interesting quirks. I plan on reading more in this series.
April P. (goldilocks2005) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 104 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Tons of fun! Great read!
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first book in the Chocoholic Mysteries. It centers around a Chocolate Store in Warner Pier Michigan. A high profile lawyer is poisoned by a chocolate truffle. The neice of the owner of the Chocolate store sets out to clear her Aunt of the murder. I really enjoyed this book, and intend to read the rest of the series.
Helpful Score: 1
fun read
Jennifer V. (jenvince) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 136 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was my first book in this series. I really enjoyed it. Lee sounds like a cute gal, and her tongue-tying was funny. Good mystery. Loved reading about all the chocolates, though not a good idea to read this with Halloween candy around! LOL! Will definitely read the others in this series.
Helpful Score: 1
First of these I have read and I enjoyed it
Helpful Score: 1
First in the Chocoholic Mysteries. Delectable descriptions of chocolate that had me running to the cabinets looking for some for myself! Good characterizations, decent plot. Looking forward to reading the rest in this series, but will make sure I have lots of chocolate on hand when I do!
Helpful Score: 1
I LOVED this book! It was an easy read however, it wouldn't let you go once you started. You learn to love Lee and her aunt and find yourself guessing through it all!
Helpful Score: 1
I did not like this book at all. Mystery is very easy to figure out and the main character was very annoying. They had her constantly saying the wrong word when speaking. Can't imagine what purpose was. The chocolate facts were interesting. I will not get another book in this series.
MaryLou C. (Bookworm42) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
After giving up her role as Texas trophy wife,Lee McKinney finds herself in a Michigan resort town, keeping the books for her Aunt Nettie's luxury chocolate business. But she soon discovers that her new life isn't all truffles and bonbons.
Clementine Ripley, the defense attorney everyone loves to hate, is throwing a party that calls for several thousand dollars' worht of custom chocolates--some made in the image of her champion cat. Lee jumps at the job, but sweet success takes a bitter turn when some \one adds an extra ingredient--cyanide--to one of their delicious chocolates and it finds its way into Ms. Ripley' mouth. Now it's up to Lee to figure out who tampered with the candy before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
Very Good story!!!
Clementine Ripley, the defense attorney everyone loves to hate, is throwing a party that calls for several thousand dollars' worht of custom chocolates--some made in the image of her champion cat. Lee jumps at the job, but sweet success takes a bitter turn when some \one adds an extra ingredient--cyanide--to one of their delicious chocolates and it finds its way into Ms. Ripley' mouth. Now it's up to Lee to figure out who tampered with the candy before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
Very Good story!!!
Cherie B. (mootytooty) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 43 more book reviews
I enjoyed this light caper about a recently divorced woman who returns home to live with the aunt who raised her. The aunt makes very exclusive chocolate creations while her niece runs the business side of the enterprise. When her aunt's business is in danger of being destroyed because poison was injected into the confections, quick action and sleuthing are needed.
Cheri H. (wondderwoman) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
A light and easy read. The chocolate twist was fun.
Cute, fast read. Great for vacation or summer reading.
This was cute, a very charming read. Nothing heavy something nice to read by the fire.
Read this with chocolate! It's a mouth-watering mystery. I loved the mix of information on chocolate and the mystery. Never too much of one or the other. The author has some really great characters here.
Great cozy!
I liked the way that the Chocolate store and mentions of different kinds of truffles, etc were intertwined within this mystery.
I thought the chocolate trivia notes were interesting also!
The ending had me guessing until the last few pages.
I will read more of this series.
I liked the way that the Chocolate store and mentions of different kinds of truffles, etc were intertwined within this mystery.
I thought the chocolate trivia notes were interesting also!
The ending had me guessing until the last few pages.
I will read more of this series.
Very entertaining. I will read more of this series.
Nice easy read! Enjoyed it very much!
Really cute, I love women who are smart but get themselves into crazy stuff. Add a love interest and you have a really cute series.
This "Cozy" murder mystery is the first I've read from this author and I was pleased. It's not an amazing book, but I thought it was a totally cute story. It also made me crave chocolate the entire time I was reading it. Had some interesting information regarding chocolate that I appreciated.
I did not enjoy this book. I am a kid and I thought this book looked cute, but it is really more grown up.
this is a great book i read it and loved it. it was also a bit scary and i would not recamend it to anybody under 11 years of age. the idea that someone was poisoned might scare/creep them out. I LOVE IT!!!!!
quick easy read more of this series
light mystery
Great Mystery!
This book is perfect for the cozy mystery reader. Light with a touch of suspense and romance. A great read. You'll enjoy the whole series.
A delightful cozy mystery by JoAnna Carl.
I liked this book. Veyr interesting plot line.
Giving up her career as a trophy wife, Lee goes to work keeping the books for her aunt's chocolate business and must find out who tampered with the family recipe and added cyanide to the formula before her aunt winds up in jail
This is a nice quick read. Enjoyable
Kristina C. (katcurtis) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 121 more book reviews
Very good mystery. The lead character is female and very likable and she has a hunky love interest toward the end that makes things a little more interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author. Short and sweet.
After giving up her life as a Texas trophy wife, Lee finds herself in a Michigan resort town with aunt Nettie's luxury chocolate business. Clementine Ripley, the defense attorney everyone loves to hate is throwing an expensive party. Yummy chocolate trivia.
culinary mystery
Good story. I like all the talk about chocolate. Her character development needs to improve. Not enough detail.
Patricia S. (Dixietrish) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Great Read!!
Fun series, with chocolate trivia!
A very cozy-homey mystery.. if you love cozies w/downhome flavor ,, you will love this book
Cindy M. (mickyskeeper) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
I thought it was different. The sleuth in the book does the books for her aunts chocolate business.and finds it is not all fun
Jack Q. (AlabamaJack) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 170 more book reviews
Looking for a fresh start, divorcée Lee McKinney moves back to Michigan to work for her aunt's chocolate business-and finds that her new job offers plenty of murderous treats to chew on.
When a high-profile defense lawyer dies after eating a cat-shaped chocolate laced with cyanide, it's up to Lee to find out who tampered with the recipe-before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
When a high-profile defense lawyer dies after eating a cat-shaped chocolate laced with cyanide, it's up to Lee to find out who tampered with the recipe-before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
A nice escape, just keep some sweets with you!
The first book in the "Chocoholic Mystery" (cozy) series.
First in a series, I will read the rest.
1st book in this series. Chocolate making is the profession of Lee and her Aunt Nettie. Murder is not, but Lee is able to track down the killer and renews a friendship with Joe Woodyard in the process. Lots of chocolate facts and descriptions! Yum! Recommended.
LOVE this series!
Linda S. (ChoctawLady) - , reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 59 more book reviews
Pleasant book. Easy read. Fairly easy to figure out who the murderer was.
Fun and fluffy mystery set in a chocolate shop. It was a quick easy read and the first in a series.
Clementine Ripley, the defense attourney everyone loves to hate, is throwing a party that calls for several thousand dollars' worth of Lee's Aunt's custom chocolates - some made in the image of her champion cat. Lee jumps at the job, but sweet success takes a bitter turn when someone adds an extra ingredient - cyanide- to one of their delicious chocolates and it finds its way into Ms. Ripley's mouth. NOw it is up to Lee to figure out who tampered with the family recipe before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
Lorraine M. (Lorraine) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 85 more book reviews
I just love this series and all the characters .
1st in the chocoholic cozy mystery series. Quick, fun read. Includes yummy chocolate trivia.
Very cute book.
Dena (Suzie) C. (DsuzieC) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 159 more book reviews
Very good, I love this series, can't wait to read the next one!
Joan O. (southerncooker) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 106 more book reviews
A wonderful light cozy mystery which includes some chocolate trivia.
Chocolate maker solves crime
1 in series
A mystery about chocolate, what more could a woman want.
Colleen H. (Dove) -
This was my first book by Joanna Carl and I enjoyed it. A good cozy mystery that throws some red herrings in your path to figuring it all out.
BEING A CAT LOVER, I ESPECIALLY LOVED THE CAT CHARACTERS IN THIS BOOK. A MUST READ FOR CAT & MYSTERY LOVERS!
Another entertaining installation from Joanna Carl and amateur sleuth, Lee McKinney. Lee moves back to Lake Michigan to work at her aunt's chocolate store after her divorce, who then promptly finds her aunt's chocolates at the heart of a death-by-chocolate murder!
This book is to die for.A rich socialite has the local chocolate shop Make chocolate miniatures of her cat. The Chocolate shops owner's niece Lee delivers them and is also working the party.The Socialite falls off the second floor into the first floor living room. Lee wonders who would murder her.Several suspects come to mind. This is a mystery until the last page that you can not put down.
Beautiful gift book.
Beautiful gift book.
Linda M. (wildlifemom) reviewed The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic, Bk 1) on + 80 more book reviews
Divorcee Lee McKinney is living with and working for her Aunt Nettie, owner of TenHuis Chocolade, in a small Michigan town as she re-groups her life. Lee delivers chocolates to high-power, disliked by many defense attorney Clementine Ripley for a fund raiser, including ones shaped like Ripley's champion cat. Some of the chocolates turn out to be lethally laced with cyanide, and Lee and Nettie become suspects in Ripley's death. But Ripley had other people in her life who may have wanted her dead and Lee is determined to find her killer. With a little help from Yonkers, the cat, she mixes all the right ingredients in this Chocolate Mystery!
