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Book Reviews of Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7)

Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7)
Peach Cobbler Murder - Hannah Swensen, Bk 7
Author: Joanne Fluke
ISBN-13: 9780758201546
ISBN-10: 0758201540
Publication Date: 3/1/2005
Pages: 292
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 114 ratings
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Book Type: Hardcover
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karen54 avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 14 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book very much. I love the sense of humor of the characters.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 20 more book reviews
This book kept me laughing from start to finish
peonywoman avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 12 more book reviews
Another smile-filled book in the series. I think if you read these books close together, it would lose some of the fun, but the adventures of cookie-maker Hannah, however unlikely, make for a lot of entertainment on a cold winter's night.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 5 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book. I have read the entire series and equally enjoyed them all.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 2 more book reviews
This one keeps you guessing right til the end! Great read!
mindarellas avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 7 more book reviews
Yummy!!! Yummy!!! YUMMY!!!! I LOVE these books.
SierraK avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 194 more book reviews
Love is in the air of Lake Eden, Minnesota as Hannah Swensen, proprietor of The Cookie Jar bakery looks forward to the Valentine's Day wedding of her employee Lisa to policeman Herb Bessemann. However, life is not all hearts and flowers at the Cookie Jar, as the bakery's business has trickled to almost nothing with the opening of a rival cookie shop across the street called The Magnolia Blossom. The Magnolia Blossom has just been opened by two sassy southern sisters who are giving out great promotional deals and plenty of flirtation along with their cookies, which turn out to be quite mediocre. But the novelty of the new store and the scoop-neck blouses worn by the sisters seem to be bring all the cookie business in town to their store. When Shawna Lee Quinn, one of the southern cookie divas, is found shot to death in her store kitchen the morning after Lisa and Herb's wedding, Hannah enlists her sleuthing friends to try to determine whodunit. Hannah feels she must clear herself from suspicion of the murder, as Shawna was not only her baking rival but also seemed to be quite friendly with Hannah's sometimes boyfriend, deputy Mike Kingston.

Hannah and sister Andrea are also grappling with their widowed mother's new boyfriend, a slick newcomer to town named Winthrop Harrington the Second. Their mother seems to be falling hard for the suave Englishman, and the girls are worried that her mother is being taken advantage of.

Another fun entry in this series, complete with yummy recipes!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 13 more book reviews
As always Joanne Fluke writes a great coze mystery. If you like humorous mysteries of female Sleuths and wonderful recipes, this book is for you. I really enjoyed this story.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 24 more book reviews
a fun fast read!
sfnativegal avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 98 more book reviews
Hanna gets two marriage proposals at the end of this mystery. Pretty good story. It certainly helps to read this series in order.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 66 more book reviews
Fun series
KansasSunflower avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 329 more book reviews
I think this is one of the best in the series. Things are not going well in Hannah's life and I think it makes her more human.
halfginger avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 24 more book reviews
Another great installment with some yummy recipes!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 8 more book reviews
** Cute.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 13 more book reviews
Great book!
sealady avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 657 more book reviews
Book Description: "With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, tensions begin to bubble... As she sits in her nearly empty store on Groundhog Day, Hannah can only hope that spring is just around the cornerand that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Lake Edens two Georgia transplants, Shawna Lee and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannahs nervesand cutting into her profits. At least Hannah has her business partner Lisas wedding to look forward to. Shes turned one of Lisas favorite childhood treats into a spectacular Wedding Cookie Cake. And Lisas aunt will be bringing her famous Peach Cobbler to the reception. But Hannah starts to steam when she finds out that Shawna Lee has been invitedand is bringing her own Peach Cobbler.

Hannah doesnt like having the Georgia Peach in the mix, especially when both Shawna Lee and Hannahs sometime-boyfriend, Detective Mike Kingston, are no-shows to the wedding. Hannah has suspected that Mike is interested in more than Shawna Lees baking abilities. So when she sees lights on at the Magnolia Blossom Bakery after the reception, she investigatesand finds Shawna Lee shot to death.

Everyone in town knew the Cookie Jar was losing business to the Magnolia Bakerya fact that puts Hannah at the top of the initial list of suspects. But with a little help from her friends, Hannahs determined to prove that she wasnt the only one who had an axe to grind with the Quinn sisters. Somebody wasnt fooled by the Georgia Peaches and their sweet-as-pie actand now its up to Hannah to track down whoever had the right ingredients to whip up a murder"
Readnmachine avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 1440 more book reviews
Fun culinary cozy set in Minnesota. A "Hannah Swensen" mystery.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 144 more book reviews
It's Groundhog Day for Hannah. The antics of those in Lake Eden makes all of Fluke's books great!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 19 more book reviews
Normal enjoyable cooking murder mystery with a woman who wants to date the same multiple guys and new ones where needed for the plot, but doesn't accept/like them going out with other women. Getting old now so perhaps in one of the later books she settles for one or moves on to others.

At this point I may stop reading them but haven't decided for sure since I do like these type of simple small town stories. Lillian Jackson Braun and the Koko and YumYum are a favorite also. After finishing Anne Rice's "Interview with a Vampire" I can't help myself and need to say that Fluke has Hannah comment on others use of the the English language. There are worse writers and editors out there who don't have major mistakes in their stories but this series is not one of them. I probably won't read another of Anne Rice's novels because I don't really care for the characters and plot but for the pure enjoyment of a well written book this one is highly recommended and assume her others are equally well done. Fluke usually has multiple places where I shiver at her word usage, punctuation, and/or phrasing.

Note: Ding me all you want for my phrasing, punctuation and or word usage but I am merely attempting at conveying my opinion and realize I have many shortcomings when using, or speaking, this convoluted, confusing, and at times very frustrating language that is American English.
stevielyn avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 147 more book reviews
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, tensions begin to bubble...........

As she sits in her nearly empty store on Groundhog Day, Hannah can only hope that spring is just around the corner-and that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Lake Eden's two Georgia transplants, Shawna Lee and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannah's nerves-and cutting into her profits.

At least Hannah has her business partner Lisa's wedding to look forward to. She's turned one of Lisa's favorite childhood treats into a spectacular Wedding Cookie Cake. But Hannah starts to steam when she finds out that Shawna Lee has finagled an invitation to the reception-and is bringing the Magnolia Blossom Bakery's Southern Peach Cobbler for the dessert table.

Hannah doesn't like having the Georgia Peach in the mix, especially when both Sawna Lee and Hannah's sometime-boyfriend, Detective Mike Kingston, are no-shows to the wedding. Hannah has suspected that Mike is interested in more then Shawna Lee's baking abilities. So when she sees lights on at the Magnolia Blossom Bakery after the reception, she investigates-and finds Shawna Lee shot to death.

Everyone in town knew The Cookie Jar was losing business to the Magnolia Bakery-a fact that puts Hannah at the top to the initial list of suspects. But with a little keep from her friends, Hannah's determined to prove that she wasn't the only one who had an axe to grind with the Quinn sisters. Somebody wasn't fooled by the Georgia Peaches and their sweet-as-pie act-and now it's up to Hannah to track down whoever had the right ingredients to whip up a murder....
mannsb avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 134 more book reviews
All of her books are "yummy!" This one has a plot turn that seemed spmewhat improbable to me, but enjoyable anyway!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 48 more book reviews
Goundhog Day, a wedding and an old rival coming back to lake Eden. A fun cozy and a better-than-usual mystery.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 2 more book reviews
Quick, easy read with delightful characters, recipes, and a plot twist that is somewhat--but not completely--expected. Fluke didn't disappoint me!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 359 more book reviews
Fast read with a good mystery. Get tired of all the cooking information, but, then, I don't cook!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 112 more book reviews
This is another can't wait to turn the page book.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 136 more book reviews
Great story in the Hannah Swensen series
ladycholla avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 2081 more book reviews
Great story. Enjoyed this one and look forward to her stories in the future.
cozysleuth avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 153 more book reviews
Another good book by this author with a competitive twist for Hannah to stay a float. More good recipes and help from Hannah's friends. I enjoyed this story also.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 2 more book reviews
I love this series, they are always delightful, clean, and fun to read.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 57 more book reviews
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, tensions begin to bubble... As she sits in her nearly empty store on Groundhog Day, Hannah can only hope that spring is just around the cornerand that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Lake Edens two Georgia transplants, Shawna Lee and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannahs nervesand cutting into her profits.
At least Hannah has her business partner Lisas wedding to look forward to. Shes turned one of Lisas favorite childhood treats into a spectacular Wedding Cookie Cake. And Lisas aunt will be bringing her famous Peach Cobbler to the reception. But Hannah starts to steam when she finds out that Shawna Lee has been invitedand is bringing her own Peach Cobbler.

Hannah doesnt like having the Georgia Peach in the mix, especially when both Shawna Lee and Hannahs sometime-boyfriend, Detective Mike Kingston, are no-shows to the wedding. Hannah has suspected that Mike is interested in more than Shawna Lees baking abilities. So when she sees lights on at the Magnolia Blossom Bakery after the reception, she investigatesand finds Shawna Lee shot to death.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 51 more book reviews
Very enjoyable, and the recipes look especially good!
queen627 avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 45 more book reviews
Another excellent book in this series!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 22 more book reviews
I am really enjoying this series of books...you don't necessarily have to read the entire series but once you start, you are either hooked on the story line or all the recipes!!! It is truly a unique concept and I can see why it has been on the NY Times bestseller list.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 223 more book reviews
All of Joanne Fluke's books are good. If you want to sit down with a light-hearted good time book this is your author. I love her books. They are quick and easy to read and best of all, entertaining.
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 15 more book reviews
Hannah Swensen mystery wit recipes
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 13 more book reviews
Great book!!
reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on + 58 more book reviews
This was a great book!!!!
BookShopGal avatar reviewed Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, Bk 7) on
Awesome book in an awesome series. If you haven't read a Hannah Swenson mystery, you're surely missing out!