First, I want to thank the author, Jacqueline Frost, and Crooked Lane Books for gifting me an advanced copy of STALKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Mistletoe, Maine, is a favorite fictional destination of mine. Jacqueline Frost sets a perfectly painted portrait of a town filled with and fueled by the Christmas spirit. So much so that, despite four murders all around the holiday in four consecutive years, I would still want to go visit. The story is filled with delightful details, from shops and scenery to wonderfully creative descriptions of holiday games and activities.

STALKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE is the fourth book in the series, and, like the previous three titles, there is much to like! As a fan of the ballet and The Nutcracker, I especially enjoyed those details. My one complaint, if I were to be incredibly picky, is that I found myself distracted by the dual plot lines focusing on the murder of a ballerina and Holly’s investigation into that and that involving Libby and the further ramifications of having testified against a dangerous criminal. I wanted more of Holly and Evan, I guess what the simple thing is! That noted, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and am very hopeful for more books in the series!