Mischief in Moonstone Series boxed set updated 2023

Mischief in Moonstone Series by Christine DeSmet

Mischief in Moonstone Series boxed set updated 2023

This delightful series focuses on the humorous mystery and romantic adventures of the kind folks who live in the environs of a small village nestled on Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin. Along the way in the series, silkie chickens, a giant prehistoric beaver skeleton, a kidnapped reindeer, and other flora and fauna contribute to the amusing mischief and mayhem.

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Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 1: When Rudolph was Kidnapped 3d cover

Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 1: When Rudolph was Kidnapped 

When her pet reindeer, Rudolph, is stolen from the live animal holiday display, first-grade teacher Crystal Hagan has a big problem on her hands. Her students fear that Christmas will be canceled. Ironically, the prime suspect is a man who lives in a mansion known as the “North Pole”. And to her shock, Peter LeBarron admits to kidnapping Rudolph and he won’t give him back without some romantic “negotiations”.Read More

GENRE: Contemporary Romance Novella     Word Count: 24, 581

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5.0
Based on 2 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dollycas’s Thoughts Superior, Wisconsin may feel like the North Pole

Dollycas’s Thoughts Superior, Wisconsin may feel like the North Pole, so the residents of this little town led my first-grade teacher, Crystal Hagan, do all they can to celebrate Christmas in a big way. It starts with a live nativity featuring Crystal’s own reindeer named Rudolph. It takes place in front of a huge mansion, which the children believe is the “North Pole”. But this year Rudolph is stolen from its spot in the manger. The children are upset because Santa can’t come without Rudolph. Crystal believes the owner of the mansion has stolen her pet, and his son admits it! He promises the reindeer will be returned if his father’s demands are met. This leads to some interesting negotiations and activities including Crystal’s first graders. This story is perfect for a Hallmark holiday movie. Mayhem and toe-curling romance abound in this little town on chilly Lake Superior. The characters span all generations. Crystal meets Peter while looking for her missing reindeer. She can’t believe his father, a man who used to dress up as Santa, would take her reindeer, but the man has changed over the years, and even more just over the past few weeks. Peter has left the warmth of his Arizona home to try to figure out why his dad is selling his home and his business. All the characters are realistic and with being a novella we need to get to know them fast. The author does a wonderful job of bringing them to life. A missing reindeer is a cute little mystery. The mayhem that takes place leading up to getting him back is heartwarming and at times really funny. The romance, again because of the length of the story also happens quickly but not easily. Ms. DeSmet has crafted a wonderful Christmas story. It helped to get me into the Christmas spirit and may become an annual read. Seriously Hallmark…movie, I am just saying. 🙂

Lori Caswell/Dollycas December 23, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast, Fun Holiday Read!

WHEN RUDOLPH WAS KIDNAPPED is better than a hot cup of cocoa topped with whipped cream and a peppermint stick! Author Christine DeSmet dishes up the best of both worlds as her characters—Crystal Hagan and Peter LeBarron—make you laugh one minute, then your toes wiggle in your snow boots the next. Book 1 in the Mischief in Moonstone Series, I'm looking forward to the next!

Laurie Buchanan December 16, 2016

 

Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 2: Misbehavin' in Moonstone 3d cover updated 2023

Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 2: Misbehavin’ in Moonstone

When the men of Moonstone suddenly seem to be off fishing a lot in the evenings, thus cutting down on her new restaurant’s business, chef Kirsten Peplinski becomes suspicious. She discovers a topless touring boat has set up business in Lake Superior, just outside the jurisdiction of Moonstone. She sets out to give a “dressing down” to the boat’s owner, but Jonathon VanBrocklin kidnaps her, having “undressing” and marrying her on his mind.Read More

Word Count: 20, 468

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4.0
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Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 3: Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder 3d cover updated 2023

Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 3: Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder

On her second day of duty, new county deputy Lily Schuster finds herself smack dab in the middle of Moonstone, Wisconsin, trouble. She arrests archeologist Marcus Linden for trespassing, then finds she needs his help in solving the murder of a pie contest judge. The suspects involve none other than the town’s Santa, Henri LeBarron, an eighty-four-year-old man now cavorting with the sexy, mysterious newcomer, Felicity Starr, twenty-seven. But can Lily trust her trespassing prisoner, Marcus, who seems to be willing to exchange kisses for clemency?Read More

Word Count: 23, 074

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Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 4: When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass

Three days before Halloween, Alyssa Swain finds a man dead in his car but, once she gets help, the body is gone. When scruffy, tall, dead man John Christopherson shows up alive on her doorstep, he insists she called him to help her get ready for a party. Now the crazy man won’t leave her house or her heart. How can she keep him from crossing over into the afterlife at midnight on Halloween?Read More

Word Count: 20, 279

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5.0
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Romance

This novella is number 4 in Christine DeSmet’s cozy romance series. Now I have to read the previous three because two hours isn’t long enough to hang out with the residents of Moonstone, a fictional little town located on the northern shores of Lake Superior. The town isn’t real, but I know there are wonderful people like this living in Wisconsin. I want to bring a dish-to-pass to Alyssa’s house and meet her handsome handyman!

Jennifer R September 1, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Summer Read!

If you are looking for reading material for these last days of summer, nothing could be more perfect than Christine DeSmet’s wonderful When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass (Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 4.) DeSmet masterfully mixes the real with the unreal resulting in an irresistible story of romance and life’s lessons learned. And best of all, she stirs in a generous portion of northern Wisconsin history mixed with a generous helping of fanciful descriptions of mouth-watering potluck dishes (ie. A dish to pass) thrown in. This is a fun romp told by a masterful storyteller. I loved it! Ann Dallman writer, lecturer author of "Sam English: The Life, Work and Times of an Artist"

Ann August 6, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

What a wonderful story; populated by a cast of colorful characters and an intriguing plot.

Gregory L. Renz July 28, 2018

 

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Mischief in Moonstone Series, Novella 5: A Moonstone Wedding

When grocery store owner Margie Mueller’s fiancé–chef Tony Farina–sends her a “fertility rug” to stand on at their wedding, she panics. Margie’s no spring chicken and she’s not about to hatch a big brood for the Farinas. Before she can call off the wedding, the Farina clan invades Moonstone for partying and interference in the wedding preparations. But Margie doesn’t mind–behind the scenes she’s got a murder to solve. A dead man has shown up wrapped in the fertility rug. And it looks like her fiancé may know more about it than he’s letting on. Read More

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4.6
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5.0 out of 5 stars A bride-to-be, a dead body, and a whole lot of laughs.

Sometimes you feel like a full meal. Other times you want a tasty snack. A Moonstone Wedding is the delectable bite you sneak in before dinner. This novella is a quick read filled with giggles, farcical situations, and non-stop action. When Margie Mueller receives a fertility rug from her fiancé’s family before the wedding, the older bride worries her mother-in-law and husband might expect her to pull off a miracle. After the family descends on Moonstone from Italy, Margie receives a threatening note…and then the first body appears. The clash of cultures between Wisconsin and Italy makes for plenty of laughs. The mystery is light as is suitable for a novella. The killer’s motive addresses a surprisingly heavy subject for a humorous novella, but author Desmet keeps it light with twists and farce. This is a fun read to slip in between novels, such as Desmet’s Fudge Shop mysteries.

Jackie Vick December 18, 2023

 

Coming Soon:

Novella 6: The Moonstone Fire

Novella 7: All She Wore Was a Bow

Novella 8: Pest Control

Novella 9: The Big Love & Murder Shilly-Shally in Moonstone

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