Merry Christmas!
Alright, not really. It's still October. But today is my turn in the spotlight for my Christmas cozy, Silent Nights Are Murder. In case you're new to the series, let me give you a quick overview.
Poppy is a plus-sized, 44 year old widow, who returns to her hometown of Cape May, NJ, for her 25th reunion, to face off against the cheerleaders who bullied her throughout high school. One of the cheerleaders ends up dead in front of Poppy's old locker,(rude) and another cheerleader arrests her for the murder. Poppy has to prove her innocence so she can escape beach hell and her crazy Great Aunt Ginny, and get herself and her very naughty black smoke Persian - Sir Figaro Newton - back home to the safety of the Food Network and her friends - Ben and Jerry. As you can see from this shelf of books, things do not go according to plan, and Poppy stays in Cape May, turning Aunt Ginny's house into a B&B. She learns to let go of her past and embrace her new life and her new family. Fast forward 8 books later... Now it's Christmas, and Poppy has plans for the perfect holiday, but Mischief and Mayhem - aka Figaro and Aunt Ginny - plot against her. Of course the dead guy in the freezer of a restaurant kitchen with the note GET POPPY pinned to his chest doesn't invoke the holly jolly feels either. If you want to laugh your butt off for the holidays, check it out.
Gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister and her aunt Ginny are looking forward to a quiet, homey Christmas at their B&B in Cape May, but unfortunately, death isn’t taking a holiday this year . . .
Ever since Thanksgiving, when an engagement ring in a velvet box—and no gift tag—was left behind, Poppy and her pals have been left with an unsolved mystery. But at least this mystery isn’t the kind that involves murder. That all changes when the body of a fish supplier is discovered in the kitchen of her ex’s restaurant—and he’s frozen, not fresh.
For once, it’s not Poppy who tripped over the corpse, yet she can’t escape being drawn in since the victim has a note taped to him reading Get Poppy. Figures—an engagement ring isn't labeled, but the dead guy is addressed to her. Now, while Aunt Ginny plans a tree-trimming party and pressures Poppy to decode a mysterious old diary, the amateur sleuth is asked to “unofficially” go undercover at the restaurant to help the police. Until then, the only crime Poppy had been dealing with was the cat Figaro’s repeated thefts of bird ornaments from the tree; now it looks like it’s going to be a murder-y Christmas after all . . .
Ever since Thanksgiving, when an engagement ring in a velvet box—and no gift tag—was left behind, Poppy and her pals have been left with an unsolved mystery. But at least this mystery isn’t the kind that involves murder. That all changes when the body of a fish supplier is discovered in the kitchen of her ex’s restaurant—and he’s frozen, not fresh.
For once, it’s not Poppy who tripped over the corpse, yet she can’t escape being drawn in since the victim has a note taped to him reading Get Poppy. Figures—an engagement ring isn't labeled, but the dead guy is addressed to her. Now, while Aunt Ginny plans a tree-trimming party and pressures Poppy to decode a mysterious old diary, the amateur sleuth is asked to “unofficially” go undercover at the restaurant to help the police. Until then, the only crime Poppy had been dealing with was the cat Figaro’s repeated thefts of bird ornaments from the tree; now it looks like it’s going to be a murder-y Christmas after all . . .
Silent Nights Are Murder has all the Christmassy excitement and joy that you want from the holiday season - along with a murder to solve of course. Because nothing says Christmas like a dead guy in a restaurant freezer!
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Silent Nights Are Murder is full of gluten-free recipes for some of my Holiday favorites including:
Gluten-Free Cherry Coconut Balls
And
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Madeleines
For a chance to win a copy of Silent Nights Are Murder, let me know in the comments what is your favorite Christmas or Hanukkah activity? That one thing you like to do to celebrate the holiday.
classes revolved mostly around the Culinary sciences and Drama, with one brilliant semester in Poly-Sci that may have been an accident. She loves to drink coffee, bake gluten-free goodies, collect fluffy cats, and translate sarcasm for people who are too serious. She writes from her Northern Virginia office where she serves a very naughty black smoke Persian named Sir Figaro Newton. You can keep up with her shenanigans by signing up for her Mischief and Mayhem Newsletter on her website. www.LibbyKleinBooks.com/Newsletter/
My favorite thing about Christmas is time spent with friends.
ReplyDeleteI love that too!
DeleteJoining friends and family for a home cooked meal of our traditional dishes: turkey, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, yeast rolls, etc…
ReplyDeleteAnd yummy desserts…P.D. Hugg
I'm coming to your house. That sounds delicious!
DeleteMy favorite thing about Christmas is continuing the tradition of goodie boxes my Mom started back in the 50's. Mom would back tons of cookies, candy, fried pies and cakes. Then she and I would start an assembly line putting some of all of it into boxes. Once the boxes were full to Mom's satisfaction, we would delivery them to the elderly, shut-ins, and those that had been kind to Mom throughout the year. She would explain to me that often they were the only present some got and to others maybe the best present was our taking time to visit with them over the box of goodies themselves. She would tell me that the best gift you can give someone is your time. It can't be bought and once spent, you can't get it back. So use it wisely and kindly. Even after all these years and after Mom's gone on to her heavenly home this many years, I can still feel her beside me when I delivery my goodie boxes. And when I see the smiles on their faces, I know she was right. It's a tradition I hope to continue for years to come. I will admit that health and ability might curtail the number of goodies or the number of boxes, but I will continue forward. And honestly, it's the best present to myself too! At my age, who needs more things to sit around. Again my Mom's words when asked what she wanted for Christmas - "Please don't give me anything I have to dust!" Aren't moms the smartest!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the fabulous chance to win a copy of SILENT NIGHTS ARE MURDER.
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What a lovely tradition, Kay. Your mother sounds like she was a very wise woman.
DeleteDecorate a christmas tree. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteI love putting up the tree!
DeleteI love the time spent with friends and family. My church "family" is either part of the choir or what I call choir adjacent, so music is a big part of any gathering and what's better than getting together for a meal with a bunch of musically talented people who love to laugh! Thanks for the opportunity to win. makennedyinaz at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very festive time, Marcia. I'm more choir adjacent adjacent.
DeleteDuring the holidays, I like volunteering and spending time with friends and family doing fun activities and sharing food!
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That sounds wonderful, Nancy.
DeleteCelebrating Hanukkah is my favorite and is wonderful. We have a feast. Latkes, salads, roast chicken and marble cake. We light the candles and open gifts. When the kids were young this was special and it is once again with the grandchildren. elliotbencan(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteAnd those jelly donuts! That does sound very special.
DeleteHolidays=family and friends. We now have three grandchildren in the mix, ages 8, 4, and 2! Quite a bit of delightful chaos.
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcast dot net
Kids make the holidays so much more special.
DeleteMaking cookies and candy with the family. Also always looked forward to decorating the tree as a kid, though now I just have a tiny one that can sit up on a shelf because I don't trust my cat.
ReplyDeletekozo8989(at)hotmail(dot)com
I don't trust my cat either!
DeleteMy Favorite things to do for the Holidays is to decorate the Christmas tree and bake cookies and the Christmas Dinner with Turkey and Trimmings. Thank you the book looks fun. Deborah
ReplyDeleteI love all those things!
DeleteMy favorite Christmas season activity is decorating our home inside and out and sitting back after we are finished with a hot cocoa and Christmas music and look at the Christmas tree. That never gets old. It’s like we live in a different home. I love the Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteI love putting up all the decorations too.
DeleteYay for a new Christmas mystery, Libby! I love baking my grandmothers' and mom's cookie recipes.
ReplyDeleteI bet they are wonderful recipes!
Deletedriving around the neighborhood night after night, enjoying the lights. Even if I am just running errands after work, it still infuses it with holiday cheer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to kick up the holiday spirit.
DeleteWhen my whole family gets together,some time between Christmas Day and New years, for the Pollyanna exchange. It is so much fun, all the works is done and we just have lists of good food and fun and laughter.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delightful.
DeleteMy favorite Christmas activity is picking out the tree and then decorating it.
ReplyDeleteKitten143(at) Verizon (dot) net
My picking out days are done since mine is in the closet. But decorating it is still a treat.
DeleteMy favorite Christmas activity is to bake cookies and drive around looking at Christmas lights.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a fun time.
DeleteSpending it with my Son and his family. At Christmastime we go to see The Chicago Botanical Christmas Lights Festival so amazing. Thanks for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteOooh, that sounds very fancy!
DeleteMy favorite things about Christmas is going back to Michigan and spending time with family and friends.
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I agree. Friends and Family is the heart of the holidays.
DeleteMy favorite Christmas activity that I always do to celebrate is baking cookies and goodies and then bringing cookie plates to all our friends and loved ones. This tradition started with my grandma and my mom carried it on and I loved doing it with them and now I continue this tradition on my own with my son.
ReplyDeleteBaking is my favorite. And I love listening to all the holiday music while I do it.
DeleteI like to watch The Bishop's Wife while cooking dinner. sue.stoner72@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI used to have a little TV in the kitchen where I could do that too. Now it's just holiday music through Alexa.
DeleteDecorating and spending time with family.gogo2007@rocketmail.com
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!
DeleteMy daughters and I bake cookies using my Nana's recipes and since she passed away it keeps her with us in spirit.
ReplyDeleteI love that. I can't look at a peanut butter blossom without thinking about my Nana.
DeleteThis is my most anticipated Christmas-themed Cozy Mystery this year❣️🥳 my favorite Christmas activity is to see the grandkids coming down the stairs and opening their presents on Christmas morning. Precious memories that will never fade. Merry Christmas to you and to all a Good Night 🌙😻🥳 Luis at ole dot travel
ReplyDeleteThank you Luis! I remember watching the kids come down to see the presents when they were little. That was wonderful.
DeleteMy favorite thing for Christmas is being with family and trying to avoid running into each other while preparing Christmas dinner. Did I mention the kitchen is very small for four adults, lol.
ReplyDeleteHa! Too funny. I used to have a good routine with my daughter-in-law. We could be in the kitchen together like it was choreographed. Now my mother-in-law... that was a different story.
DeleteChristmas is special for me now that I have a three year old grandson to celebrate with!! (I love this series!)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Linda. The little ones make Christmas so much more special.
DeleteI love the Christmas lights. There have been Christmases where I just put up the lights and no tree.
ReplyDeleteI never even thought of doing that.
DeleteHappy congrats to you, Libby, on the release of your terrific new Christmas cozy SILENT NIGHTS ARE MURDER. And hugs to fluffly Figaro (on whom I now have a feline crush). Marc and I love so many things about the holiday season that it's hard to pick a favorite. The top of our list would have to include simply walking around New York City and appreciating alll the lights and decorations, the clever shop windows, the holiday markets, and most especially the vibe of joy and excitement among all the people who come out to do the same. Happy holidays, everyone, and happy "Poppy McAllister" reading! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It's a bucket list dream for me to one day spend Christmas in New York City. I bet it's beautiful!
DeleteI love going out at night and looking at lights and decorations. Going to the parks and listening to the Christmas music with all the animation. It is my very favorite thing to do t Christmas. I look forward to it every year.
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
DeleteI love everything about Christmas. The decorations, the music, the food, the movies. This is, without a doubt, my very favorite holiday. 3labsmom(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMine too!
DeleteI always look forward to our family Christmas tea party. It is a great way to have fun and make memories. cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI've only done a couple Christmas Teas but I'd love to do another.
DeleteI love advent calendars! Someone needs to create a set of cozy mystery books or stories to be sold as an advent calendar.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome!
DeleteWe always drive around and look at Christmas lights. We also pull out my GMA cookie recipes and make them. Normally my mom will make them
ReplyDeleteWith her grand kids just like I did when I was little.
Oh how wonderful!
DeleteI enjoy everything about Christmas. First the decorating, then baking Christmas cookies and spending time with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteMe too! All of it!
DeleteI’ll be doing my favorite Christmas activity this weekend! The first weekend of November is when I decorate my apartment for Christmas. I just love it! A close second is baking cookies.
ReplyDeleteFkerr078@live.kutztown.edu
Fun!!!
DeleteWe make Christmas cookies with our kids and decorate the Christmas tree together. Being together as a family enjoying the day. We usually cook a ham for dinner with all the yummy fixings!
ReplyDeletejarjm1980(at)hotmail(dot)com
That sounds delicious!
DeleteI like to attend Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service. And I like the music of the season.
ReplyDeletedonna(dot)durnell(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Very nice!
DeleteListen to Christmas music, watch Christmas movies, curl up and read
ReplyDeleteThat curl up and read part sounds lovely right now.
DeleteI used to enjoy decorating our palm tree in the front yard until one of the hurricanes was ripped out of the ground. Now I enjoy watching the Christmas specials from my youth and listening to the Christmas albums that were once my parents while sipping eggnog. Thank you for this chance at your giveaway. pgenest57 at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Paula. I hope you get enjoyment from those specials.
DeleteSinging along to Christmas music! (which I do all year long to lift my spirits)
ReplyDeleteHa! I've been listening already!
DeleteI love going to see Christmas lights with my daughter and her family. We drink hot chocolate as we stroll neighborhoods with beautifully decorated houses for Christmas. It’s a lot of fun! My 2-year-old granddaughter will surely enjoy it a lot more this year!
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Christmas is always more fun with the little ones.
DeleteI love to bake and when my kids were growing up we always made cut out sugar cookies this year i am hoping tp do that with my granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful time!
DeleteWe love to drive around looking at Christmas decorations
ReplyDeleteSo do I!
DeleteI love this series! We like looking at all the houses with their beautiful decorations. We always put up our stockings, wreath, and Charlie Brown Christmas tree with our ornaments including ornaments and stockings for our cat(s) past and present.
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are very important!
DeleteI love to have the family over and we play games and listen to Christmas music with all of the Christmas lights and decorations around, making everything merry and bright! Christmas is the best time of year and I love books that take place around that time. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteElaineE246 at msn dot com
We love to play games too!
DeleteWhen Christmas Story premiered my kiddos were small, we started going to a Chinese Restaurant for Christmas Eve dinner. They’re now mid fifties and our tradition continues. Of course we’ve included in-laws and a few friends, and it’s always a silly, fun evening with lots of laughs.
ReplyDeleteBesides all the foods (which I love!), I look for to Christmas Eve service with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI love baking and giving it all away. Therenis just something about the smells of Christmas baking that makesy world cozy!
ReplyDeleteRiding around seeing the lights on houses . donakutska7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHaving the kids home for Christmas Eve where we do activities, eat junk.
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