I really enjoy this author, but I'm getting tired of the re-release of the older books. I think that it's a new book and get excited, but then realize that it is just two of her older books in a new book. I did re-read it, but I didn't need to, since I already read it years ago.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

This book is actually two previously published books. They are both good fun. In Valentine Murder, Lucy tries to find out who killed the new librarian in Tinker's Cove. In Chocolate Covered Murder, a new chocolate store in town has the town buying expensive treats, and the men enjoying the looks of the store clerk Tamzin. Both books describe the extreme cold of Maine winters. I do enjoy this series and will continue reading more.

I absolutely loved reading these two Valentine themed Leslie Meier murder mysteries back to bak in Valentine Candy Murder. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the cold Maine winters and I think that added to the harshness of the murders. Lucy Stone is such a fun character who seems to lead a normal life but is whip smart and solves crimes on the side. Leslie Meier describes the scenes so that the reader feels like they’re standing next to Lucy. The description of the first murder scene in Chocolate Covered Murder was so vivid I could see the fishing lure and line wrapped around the body. These two stories are devily delicious and make me want to read more of Leslie Meier stories.

Thank you for the early copy.

I picked this up because of the cover and plot, I was looking for something cute with a hint of mystery. A interesting and well done novel. I recommend this for fans of light mystery.

This is another one of the Holiday theme books including two previously published novellas. Since I hadn't read either of them before, this was a real treat for me. I like these holiday themed books since they usually include a story from Lucy's early days and another from later years. It was fun to read about daughter Zoe as a 4 year old and then as a teenager!

I've pretty much read all the Lucy Stone books by Leslie Meier and always find them enjoyable. I've liked following the characters as they grow, mature, and age. If you haven't read them you're in for a real treat!

Great compilation from one of my favorite authors. Love the Lucy Stone adventures and look forward to reading more by Leslie Meier. Lucy is not a trained detective but she always seems to come up with the answer.....

Lucy is a few minutes late for her first counsel meeting not sure what she should expect. It was not even close to something that she had to face, someone was found dead and all signs point to someone that knew the victim. Will she keep her nose out of the mystery like the detective asked or will she do everything she can to find the killer? this has some interesting turns in it. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

I always love reading anything that this author writes.
These are two of my favorite stories so reading them were a treat.

Leslie Meier's Valentine Candy Murder is a compilation of two previously released Lucy Stone cozy mysteries for readers to enjoy. The stories included are Valentine Murder and Chocolate Covered Murder, and both satisfied the sweet tooth of this candy loving cozy mystery enthusiast!

The very early Lucy Stone books are my favorite, and Valentine Murder is the 5th installment in this beloved series. Lucy Stone is the newest member of the Tinker's Cove library board and her first order of business is to discover who murdered the librarian! A nicely woven tale of murder and mystery in Maine, where Lucy must do everything she can to protect her family and the town she loves. A+

Chocolate Covered Murder is a later Lucy Stone story (#18), and the kids are grown/growing up, but Lucy's priorities still focus on her family. I love the continuing relationships and character development of the Stone family and residents of Tinker's Cove. Just when you think there can't possibly be another murder in this small coastal town in Maine, Ms. Meier does it again! A+

It's so nice that Kensington Books is re-releasing these books in sets - perfect for longtime lovers of Lucy Stone as well those new to the series! I wholeheartedly recommend this book! :-)

Fans of this series will be thrilled with this double helping.
A solid cozy series that you do not necessarily have to had the previous books (but it helps).