i liked it. In did not predict the ending. unexpected romance twist. can't wait for the next one. ( )

i liked it. In did not predict the ending. unexpected romance twist. can't wait for the next one. ( )

This is the 18th book in the Hannah Swenson series. Hannah is about to be on trial for an accidental death that occurred in a previous book. Her mother Dolores is getting married to Doc Knight (I really love those two.) And at the wedding, Hannah is in for a surprise when an old flame shows up. And then, when she shows up to see the judge for her trial, there’s an unexpected complication/murder. The murder plot in this book kind of takes a backseat as this one focuses more on Hannah’s love life.

I’m #TeamNorman. They seem to have the most natural, cozy relationship between the cats and their dream house. But I’d be fine with Mike as a good choice for Hannah, too. After seventeen books of waiting for Hannah to make up her mind between her two male suitors and resolve said love triangle, I’m eager for things to finally go somewhere.

But my heart sank when this book took a complete turn and that “somewhere” turned out to be an almost newcomer to the series. AKA Ross Barton showing up and Hannah impulsively deciding she’s gaga over him and abandoning both Mike and Norman without a second thought. While I realize such a thing can happen in real life… as a reader, this left me feeling like I had wasted an awful lot of time and energy on Hannah’s man troubles over the course of the last seventeen books.

I still love this series for the side characters and small-town charm. I love the baking and recipes. The chocolate baked doughnuts and the cream cheese-Oreo candy Tracey and Hannah make together in this one sounded especially scrumptious.

Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
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This series reminds me of a Japanese reverse anime. I wish Hannah would just pick Norman, he is obviously the man for her IMHO. ( )

Wedding bells are ringing for Hannah’s mom and Doc. Everyone is in Vegas for the nuptials, and a surprise guest just about knocks Hannah off her feet. Hannah has an important, life-changing decision to make, but she is torn between two, or is it three, well, you get the idea. Back home, she, of course, discovers a dead body, again. This time it’s the judge who is about to hear her case involving her accidental vehicular manslaughter charge. Hannah has her murder book ready! If only it were as easy to plan her life as it is to solve a murder! Still, Hannah is baking, and this novel has many tasty recipes included. If you aren’t hungry when you start reading, you soon will be. It’s always great to visit with Hannah and her family and friends, especially when they are placed in such an interesting mystery. ( )