Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Book Giveaway - Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke (ARC)


Apple Turnover Murder (Hannah Swensen Mysteries) by Joanne Fluke

It's early summer in Lake Ede, MN and The Cookie Jar is bustling with orders for wedding showers, graduation parties, and family gatherings. Hannah's just wondering how they can get it all done when Mrs. Bascomb comes in to order twelve-hundred cookies for the opening luncheon at the 3-day charity event she's holding on the campus of Jordan High. The theme of the event is "Turn Over a New Leaf" the mayor's wife explains. She wants people to give twice as much as they did last year. Lisa loves the theme -- why don't they make turnovers to sell at the event? "Turnover" a New Leaf... get it? Mrs. Bascomb thinks that's a marvelous idea. Hannah thinks they're overworked as it is, but she guesses they can manage if Lisa has a good turnover recipe. Lisa doesn't, but her mother-in-law Marge makes the best apple turnovers in the world, and they set up an apple turnover assembly line after work in The Cookie Jar kitchen. Now every hour in Hannah's day is filled. Thank goodness there hasn't been a murder to investigate for a while!
Hannah vows not to take on any extra work, but she simply can't refuse when Herb asks her to be his magician's assistant at the charity event talent show. At least she had the foresight to give that hideous purple dress she wore last time she assisted him to some Jordan High students for a clothing drive. Now she'll never have to wear it again... she thinks.
The Amazing Herb and his red-haired assistant stop the show -- literally. Right after their act Hannah finds the MC of the show, Bradford Ramsey, dead with one of her apple turnovers in his hand.
Everything is happening at once for Hannah. There's Norman, who's not being forthcoming about his 3-day trip to Minneapolis. There's Mike, who's beating himself up over something. There's Delores, who's not a bit lonely now that Carrie and Earl are away on their honeymoon because all the single men in town are squiring her around, There's Andrea, who's afraid that Bill will take a job in Florida and they'll have to move. And there's Moishe who's decided that he wants to learn how to bake.
There's one other concern for Hannah, perhaps the most important one. She must solve thus murder case before the authorities start asking probing questions. No way she wants her former relationship, and her sister Michelle's not-so-former relationship, with the poetry professor to become the newest topic on the Lake Eden Gossip Hotline!


Release date: February 23, 2010

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Contest ends January 4th. The winner will be announced on January 5th.

136 comments:

DarcyO said...

The Hannah Swensen cozies are fun reads. I'd love to read the latest. Please include me.

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Anonymous said...

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looks like an interesting read
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Meghan said...

I'd love to enter on behalf of my mom - she adores Joanne Fluke's books. I'm a follower. Thanks!

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Melissa said...

I am so excited about a new Hannah Swenson book!

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randio said...

Hi, I've never read a Joanne Fluke mystery, but they sound like something I'd really enjoy!

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I'd love to to put my name in the hat too
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sweetjudyblue said...

I would love to win this book. Always on the lookout for great reads.

Amber said...

This looks really good and makes me hungry!
Thank you for the giveaway.
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I follow your blog Lori!
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Anonymous said...

I HAVE NEVER READ ANY ABOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR BUT i AM SURE i WOULD ENJOY THEM

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Mary said...

I've read all the others in the series and would love to read the newest one :)

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Shelby Shreaves said...

Joanne is one of my all time favorite authors! Please include me for a chance to win. i have to know what is up with Hannah and Norman.

Kristie W. said...

Hi Lori!
Saw your post on cozyarmchair group. I just started to follow your blog. Would love a chance to win the newest Hannah book!

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McKim said...

My daughter bought me one of her books for Christmas last year. Would love to read another one!

lisaray said...

Wonderful! A new Hannah Swenson book, and a chanyhhhhhce to win it! Please enter me!

deb c said...

I've never read any Hannah Swenson books, but, I'm looking forward to it.

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I would just love to read this!!
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This sounds like an interesting book that I'd like to read. Please enter me in the giveaway.

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Milton said...

I'm reducing my computer time to increase my reading time and would love to win this book to read.

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Ladytink_534 said...

I just love this series SO much. Please enter me!

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Julie P. said...

I used to love these books!!!

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Margie said...

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Martha Lawson said...

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D Q said...

I've heard about these mysteries but have never read one. Would love to be entered.
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Karen B said...

Looks like another good read about Hannah - and her recipes!

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Jennifer said...

Oh I love this series--her blueberry muffin recipe is soooo good. I hope that this one has good recipes as well.

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Margie B said...

I have read all of Joanne Fluke's mysteries and would love to win the next one.

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

A fun series. Thanks!

clc408 said...

These are fun to read and the recipes are great! Thanks for the chance.

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Pat said...

I've read all of Joanne Fluke's books. This sounds like another good one!
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Benita said...

I'm not familiar with this series, but I'd love to get to know it through reading this book. Thanks for the possibility.


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sign me up

Tamara said...

I haven't read this author yet, but love books that mix cooking with a good murder mystery.

Unknown said...

Oh I've read all her books. I can't wait for this one.

Anonymous said...

This sounds like a great read! Perfect for sitting by the fire on a snowy day.

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clynsg said...

Sounds like a good one to add to my TBR pile.

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Sarah said...

I enjoy this series.

Alicia said...

Would love to read this.

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Nicole C. said...

I would love to enter! I love these books!!

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cstironkat said...

I would like to read this on a cold winter night by the fire. Please enter me.

Ellie Wright said...

I love this series and been looking forward to the new one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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chlorinebrain said...

Joanne is one of my favorite authors. Please enter me to win this

Ellie said...

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Anonymous said...

The Joanne Fluke mysteries are fun to look forward to...and the recipes are great too! I wish she'd make a drop cookie once though...
Anyway, winning a new Hannah Swenson would be a great start to the year!
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I would love to win! Thanks!

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Kaye said...

I've read all in the series so far, so fun! I'd love to read her new one. Please enter me in the drawing.
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I'm a long time follower

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Please add my name to your drawing...thanks :)

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dollycas aka Lori said...

Love JoAnne Fluke, Love your blog, made me want to start my own even though it really never be as popular as yours. :)
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Anonymous said...

ooh! That Apple Turnover Murder book sounds good to me...and makes me HUNGRY too!!

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Sue said...

This looks like a fun one! Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!!

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Pamela S said...

I love Joanne Fluke mysteries and would love to win this book! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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Angela said...

Looks good, thanks.
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susitravl said...

I've read all the Hannah Swensen books - can't wait for this one!

wildcat32 said...

I love the Hannah Swenson books and would love to win this one.

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Her books are great!!

Katie S. said...

I love her and this book looks soo interesting!!

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I would love to read a good murder mystery.
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Heather B said...

Looks like a great book, thank you for the opportunity to check out something new!

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Donna C. said...

Joanne Fluke is one of my favorite authors. I pass all her books on to my Mom who loves them too!

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Anonymous said...

Joanne Fluke writes such fun books--I really want to win this.
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SeahorseLady said...

This sounds like a great book and I'm always looking for a good one to read.

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Cynthya said...

I have recently discovered this series and have really enjoyed the two I've read so far.
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Bebe said...

Sounds like a fun read! Thank you!

Valeen said...

Thanks for keeping me up on all the latest books! This one sounds wonderful!

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Maja said...

seems very interesting

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D. Sims said...

Love The "dessert" murder books! Have read all to this point! Need a "fix" for my addiction...lol...please consider me for this new book!
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Jilly said...

My mom will love this!!!

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Please count me in! I live in MN and need another dose of Hannah!
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I've read a few of these cooking books before and they're always fun.
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Dena said...

I have all of her ebooks and really love to read them on my Kindle and Sony. This new books sounds absolutely delicious!!