There are 29 books in the Hannah Swensen Mysteries series. The newest book is Pink Lemonade Cake Murder which came out in 2023.

First in the New York Times-bestselling mystery series: “A cleverly plotted cozy full of appealing characters and delicious cookie recipes.”—Publishers Weekly

Take one amateur sleuth. Mix in some eccentric Minnesota locals. Add a generous dollop of crackling suspense, and you've got the recipe for this mystery series featuring Hannah Swensen,…
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Strawberry Shortcake Murder

Strawberry Shortcake Murder
Bakery owner and occasional slueth Hannah Swenson is delighted to serve as the head judge for Hartland Flour's first annual Dessert Bake-Off, but when another judge is discovered face-down in Hannah's famous strawberry shortcake, she must sift through a wealth of suspects to find a killer.

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Blueberry Muffin Murder

Blueberry Muffin Murder
A delectable mystery once again finds bakery owner and sleuth extraordinaire Hannah Swensen on the case when Connie Mac, the pompous host of a cable TV cooking show who has been chosen to bake this year's official Winter Carnival cake, is murdered while eating one of Hannah's famous blueberry muffins.…

4
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

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While scouring her boyfriend's new house for antiques, occasional sleuth and bake shop owner Hannah Swenson and her mother stumble upon the dead body of Rhonda Scarf, the house's former owner, as well as one of Hannah's legendary lemon meringue pies, plunging Hannah into her latest mystery. 20,000 first printing.

5
Fudge Cupcake Murder

Fudge Cupcake Murder
For bakery owner Hannah Swenson, life in Lake Eden, Minnesota, seems to be lacking a certain flavour. It's not that she doesn't enjoy teaching a weekly "Potluck Cooking" class at the community outreach centre. Or that she's not excited about her sister Andrea's bun in the oven - watching the…

6
Sugar Cookie Murder

Sugar Cookie Murder
During the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet, bakery owner Hannah Swensen stumbles upon a recipe for murder when Mrs. Dubinski, a former Vegas showgirl, is found dead with Hannah's mother's antique Christmas cake knife buried in her cleavage. 30,000 first printing.

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Peach Cobbler Murder

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When Shawna Lee Quinn, a rival bakery owner, is found shot to death in the back of the Magnolia Blossom Bakery, Hannah Swenson becomes the prime suspect in the crime and, with a little help from her friends, sets out to serve up the real killer.

8
Cherry Cheesecake Murder

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When Main Street in Lake Eden becomes a movie set, a clever killer rewrites the script and bakery owner Hannah Swenson, while trying to decide which marriage proposal to accept, must sift through a cast of suspects before the film wraps with an even deadlier ending.

10
Carrot Cake Murder

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Murder comes to town when, during her business partner's family reunion, a long-lost uncle is found dead with two slices of Hannah's infamous carrot cake next to his body, a discovery that soon becomes a recipe for disaster. By the author of Key Lime Pie Murder.

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Cream Puff Murder

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When bakery owner Hannah Swensen stumbles upon a dead body floating in the new health club's jacuzzi with a plate of her very own cream puffs - purchased by her boyfriend, Detective Mike Kingston--decorating the crime scene, she suddenly has a lot on her plate.

12
Plum Pudding Murder

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When Larry Jaeger, the owner of the Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot, is murdered, bakery owner Hannah Swenson, during the busiest time of the year, must sift through a wealth of suspects before a murderous Scrooge strikes again.

13
Apple Turnover Murder

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When baker Hannah Swensen steps out of her comfort zone during a massive fund-raising event, she gets more than she bargains for when the show's host--and ex-lover of both her and her younger sister--is found dead holding one of Hannah's delectable pastries in his hand. By the best-selling author of…

14
Devil's Food Cake Murder

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After her best friend Claire and her new husband, the Reverend Bob Knudson, leave for their long-awaited honeymoon, Hannah Swensen stumbles upon the body of Bob's substitute, Matthew Walters, a Lutheran minister with a sweet tooth--and a penchant for robbery--in the rectory. Includes recipes. Original. 100,000 first printing.

15
Cinnamon Roll Murder

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The Fresh Baked Usa Today, San Francisco Chronicle And Chicago Tribune Bestseller!

April is a busy time for Hannah Swensen and her bakery; the warm weather makes folks in Lake Eden, Minnesota, go wild for something sweet. When Hannah hears that the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band will be playing…

16
Red Velvet Cupcake Murder

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This summer has been warmer than usual in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen is trying to beat the heat both in and out of her bakery kitchen. But she's about to find out the hard way that nothing cools off a hot summer day like a cold-blooded murder.

It's…

17
Blackberry Pie Murder

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It's been a sleepy summer for the folks of Lake Eden, Minnesota. In fact, it's been a whole four months since anyone in the Swensen family has come across a dead body--a detail that just made the front page of the local paper. And that means Hannah Swensen can finally…

18
Double Fudge Brownie Murder

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Joanne Fluke's eighteenth Hannah Swensen mystery is packed full of intrigue and delicious recipes. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Leslie Meier.

Life in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is usually pleasantly uneventful. Lately, though, it seems everyone has more than their fair share of drama to manage. With so…

19
Wedding Cake Murder

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Everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, may have had their doubts, but at long last, Hannah Swensen is getting married!

Hannah is thrilled to be marrying Ross Barton, her college crush. And her excitement only grows when she learns he’ll be able to join her on her trip to New York…

20
Christmas Caramel Murder

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Christmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftop—but this yuletide season the only thing coming down Hannah Swensen’s chimney is a case of murder . . .
 
The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all…

21
Banana Cream Pie Murder

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A romantic seven-day cruise is the perfect start to bakery owner Hannah Swensen’s marriage. However, with a murder mystery heating up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, it seems the newlywed’s homecoming won’t be as sweet as she anticipated . . .
 
After an extravagant honeymoon, Hannah’s eager to settle down in…

22
Raspberry Danish Murder

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Thanksgiving has a way of thawing the frostiest hearts in Lake Eden. But that won’t be happening for newlywed Hannah Swensen Barton—not after her husband suddenly disappears . . .
 
Hannah has felt as bitter as November in Minnesota since Ross vanished without a trace and left their marriage in…

23
Christmas Cake Murder

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It’s Christmas many years ago, and topping young Hannah Swensen’s wish list is becoming the go-to baker in Lake Eden, Minnesota. But as Hannah finds out, revisiting holiday memories can be murder . . .
 
With her dream of opening The Cookie Jar taking shape, Hannah’s life matches the hectic…

24
Chocolate Cream Pie Murder

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Not even Lake Eden’s nosiest residents suspected Hannah Swensen would go from idealistic newlywed to betrayed wife in a matter of weeks. But as a deadly mystery unfolds in town, the proof is in the pudding . . .
 
When The Cookie Jar becomes the setting of a star-studded TV…

25
Coconut Layer Cake Murder

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New York Times Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller

Bakery owner Hannah Swensen is leaving Lake Eden to help a friend in sunny California. But an unexpected phone call swiftly brings her back to a cold Minnesota winter . . . and murder . . .
 
When Hannah learns…

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Christmas Cupcake Murder

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Featuring over a dozen cookie and dessert recipes from The Cookie Jar—Hannah Swensen’s famous bakery, this festive new Christmas mystery from the Queen of Culinary Cozies is just the holiday treat you need this season!
 
“Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth.”
—Booklist STARRED REVIEW…

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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder

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The beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery delivers a new mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Mystery with brand new recipes, but it’s not just chocolate bunnies and Peeps on the menu, this year someone is serving up murder for Easter!
 
New York Times and USA Today…
In this scrumptious new read in the blockbuster series packed with delightful recipes from a beloved New York Times bestselling author, baker Hannah Swensen is tempted by a high-profile tournament in Lake Eden that quickly turns deadly…

“A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes…Fluke reinforces her place as the queen…

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Pink Lemonade Cake Murder

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Fans of deliciously charming, page-turning whodunits rejoice! Beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery Joanne Fluke delivers the twenty-eighth mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Mystery!

In this irresistible mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke, Hannah Swensen is at the center of…