A review by kimdavishb
Christmas Cocoa Murder by Alex Erickson, Carlene O'Connor, Maddie Day

4.0

CHRISTMAS COCOA MURDER, a trilogy of novellas by three authors is a light, easy read to get you in the mood for the holiday season! Each of the novellas is a stand-alone story and can be read in one sitting. During the hectic craziness of Christmas, I enjoy this kind of read. It’s easy to pick up when I have a free moment and easy to put down when chores and responsibilities call. Of the three, the first by Carlene O’Connor was my favorite. Maybe it was because the author allows the reader to experience how an Irish village celebrates the holidays. She also wrote one of the most creative ways for the victim to die. It was clever and definitely fits the theme of the title. The remaining two novellas were entertaining and captures the spirit of the holiday season as well. While I’m familiar with the characters of author Carlene O’Connor and Maddie Day’s series, Alex Erikson is a new to me author. Still, it wasn’t difficult to feel like I knew who the characters were or keep track of what was happening. If you’re looking for a Christmas-themed cozy, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa and curl up with this book.

I was provided an advance copy via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.