Jingle Up
by Annabelle Hunter
Series: Lark Davis Mysteries #7
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Published by Annabelle Hunter on November 15, 2022
Setting: California
Genres: Cozy Animal Holiday Mystery
Pages: 314
Format: Kindle
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Also in this series: Leg Up, Load Up, Stir Up, Cinch Up, Buck Up, Saddle Up
A Family Holiday With A Side of Murder
As a California native, Lark Davis is not prepared for the cold or the snow of Connecticut. She bundles up and braves the winter wonderland to meet her boyfriend Brecken’s family for the first time. But from the moment she opens the front door, nothing goes right.
When the next door neighbor is discovered stabbed to death in his home, Lark realizes that her dead-body-finding curse has followed her across the country. Wanting to make a good first impression on Brecken’s parents, she tries to ignore the mystery.
With snow falling and suspicions flying, Lark puts down the gingerbread cookies and does what she does best: gossip her way through the neighborhood, finding secrets and scandals that someone wants to keep hidden.
Can she solve the case before the murderer attacks again? Or will this killer cancel Christmas for everyone?
Jingle Up by Annabelle Hunter is Lark and Brecken’s family’s best Christmas in a while.
Will Lark solve the murder, be liked by Brecken’s family, and have a happy holiday?
Lark and Brecken
They are spending the Christmas holiday with Brecken’s family in Connecticut. Lark is nervous that his family won’t like her, and Brecken is upset because his family keeps letting his secrets out. Even though they are there together, they are still working through some personal and couple issues. Yet, they both seem like they are happy with each other.
I like these two together. They fit each other. I adore how they deal with each other using sarcasm, truth, humor, and love. They have more in common than people would guess.
The Mystery
While visiting Brecken’s family, who lives in a small HOA in Connecticut, which isn’t much different from Barrow Bay, Lark stumbles upon a dead body, although she isn’t alone this time. She tries not to investigate for about five minutes before she is smack in the middle of the gossip with Brecken’s mom, dad, and aunt in tow. This time, Brecken is on her team. While Tess (yes, she did show up at Brecken’s family’s house for Christmas) is helping the local police force, as none of the locals have had any experience with murder. Anyway, it’s a small neighborhood, so the suspect pool is limited. Most of the neighbors have lived there for decades. Did I mention that they are all gossip hounds?
The Gang
Jen and Nic were spending the holidays with Nic’s family in New York. However, there was an issue, and now Jen and Nic are with Lark and the Wilsons. Yes, they are all working with Lark to unmask the murderer. Don’t forget, Lindsey, our Barrow Bay citizens miss Lark and are cheering them on from home. Someone keeps telling Lindsey what is happening.
Julia and Logan are home, while Hailey is with her dad and his new girlfriend. Gran is home, perhaps with a suitor. However, my favorite is the up-and-comings that Tess receives. Jen is amazing.
Five Stars
My rating for Jingle Up by Annabelle Hunter is five stars. I adore this series. Yes, that was a recommendation. Please, Ms. Hunter, we can’t wait to meet the new medical examiner you spoke of on social media.
Lark Davis Mysteries
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Jingle Up by Annabelle Hunter.
Until the next time,
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- Jenz 2023 Beachcombers Mystery RC
- Jenz 2023 Cloak and Dagger
- Jenz 2023 Craving the Cozies
- Jenz 2023 Cruisin' thru the Cozies
- Jenz 2023 Finishing the Series
- Jenz 2023 Goodreads RC
- Jenz 2023 Medical Examiner RC
- Jenz 2023 Six Shooter
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