Richard M. (algernon99) -
Helpful Score: 5
This series is an enjoyable series of short, light cozies involving the niece of a chocolate shop owner in a lake resort town in Michigan. The stories are not deep, not challenging, not really funny, but are pleasant, mildly interesting, and fun as long as you're not looking for great literature.
Carla H. (Pioneerheart) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 89 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This was my first introduction to a "cozie". I found it very enjoyable. The characters were fun. I was worried it would be lacking in mystery, but I was still guessing as to "whodunnit" till the last chapter. The chocolate confections were so descriptive you may be craving a box of chocolates before the book is through!
Cassie I. (thelonestarirwins) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a fun book, the second in the series, and keeps you guessing about the mystery. Good fun read, with a romantic sub-plot.
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) -
Helpful Score: 2
This was a very good story, enjoying the chocolate facts. Hope the others are as good.
Joy L. (vintagejoy) -
Helpful Score: 1
Second in the series. Very well done.
Lois M. (lavenderkimono) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another enjoyable book in the Chocoholic Mystery Series.
Melissa (sugarbaby) -
Helpful Score: 1
Better than the first. Still a light read, good for busy moms!
Sandra R. (sandir) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 108 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the second of the Chocoholic Mysteries. Lee McKinney, a divorcee, returns to Michigan to work for her aunt's chocolate business, is featured in:
The Chocolate Cat Caper (2002)
The Chocolate Bear Burglary (2002)
The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up (2003
The Chocolate Puppy Puzzle (2004)
The Chocolate Mouse Trap (2005)
Crime de Cocoa (2005)
The Chocolate Bridal Bash (2006)
In the Chocolate Bear Burglary Lee's ex stepson shows up from Texas, without warning, and ends up being implicated in a burglary and a murder. Lee has to figure out who really was responsible to clear her stepson. Although I figured out whodunit early on in hte book, I still enjoyed the book, and plan to read the entire series.
The Chocolate Cat Caper (2002)
The Chocolate Bear Burglary (2002)
The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up (2003
The Chocolate Puppy Puzzle (2004)
The Chocolate Mouse Trap (2005)
Crime de Cocoa (2005)
The Chocolate Bridal Bash (2006)
In the Chocolate Bear Burglary Lee's ex stepson shows up from Texas, without warning, and ends up being implicated in a burglary and a murder. Lee has to figure out who really was responsible to clear her stepson. Although I figured out whodunit early on in hte book, I still enjoyed the book, and plan to read the entire series.
Helpful Score: 1
I bought this book because it has the cutest cover ever. It turned out to be a decent mystery about a woman who works in a luxury chocolate shop. Don't know that I would buy another by this author, but made a great airport read.
Kristin (CozyLover) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 335 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Second in the chocaholic mysteries. A nice cozy with the added bonus of delectable chocolate descriptions. Keep the Godiva handy while reading this one!
Jenelle P. (BooBoo266) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 115 more book reviews
Great cozy mystery series.
This second book in the series is even better than the first.
Franci R. (FranciJo) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 40 more book reviews
A nice cozy mystery. This is the second in the series.
Cute, quick read... very enjoyable!
Teresa T. (Teresa) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 38 more book reviews
culinary mystery--quick read
Allison W. (sealady) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 657 more book reviews
Lee and Aunt Nettie are thrilled by a teddy bear promotion which promises to have tourists flocking to Warner Pier...and sales for TenHuis Chocolade.
Debbie C. (DebbieC) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 157 more book reviews
Good read. Second in series
Deanna M. (freshrainfall) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 101 more book reviews
Cute cozy story
Jeanne I. (copycat) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 68 more book reviews
This is a fun sries, not too serious, not too frivolous. Easy reading, plot goes along
pleasantly. it won't scare you, and it won't make you laugh out loud, but they are satisfying nonetheless. I have read all but the last two, and am still looking forward to getting those.
pleasantly. it won't scare you, and it won't make you laugh out loud, but they are satisfying nonetheless. I have read all but the last two, and am still looking forward to getting those.
Anna H. (dancingqueen18) -
An entertaining, exciting read!
Quick reading. Fun characters, goo story..
What a great book! JoAnna Carl has a way of dragging you in from the first chapter and not letting go until the book is over! I highly recommend this book as a great winter read. Goes wonderful with a fire and a snowy day!
This series is a good cosy series set in vacation area in Michigan. I enjoy the characters quirks and the information about chocolate.
Richard M. (algernon99) -
This series is an enjoyable series of short, light cozies involving the niece of a chocolate shop owner in a lake resort town in Michigan. The stories are not deep, not challenging, not really funny, but are pleasant, mildly interesting, and fun as long as you're not looking for great literature.
Very good chocoholic mystery with Lee McKinney still working at Ten Huis chocolate shop with her aunt. This time a teddy bear promotion for the town brings some valuable antique chocolate molds on display, and Lee is soon up to her neck in a theft and a murder!!
Great, quick cozy mystery!
Great, quick cozy mystery!
DaLynn M. (dalynnrmc) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 24 more book reviews
This is the first I've read of this author, the second in this series. I enjoyed the read, and the allusions to chocolate, though I'll admit that they caused me to raid my stash more than once! A light, quick read. As others have said, not difficult but mildly amusing and great if you aren't looking for something profound. I'll read more by this author and in this series, but this seems to be a series that should be read IN ORDER! ;)
Great Book. I love this serie. Very easy read.
Loved it!
Corrina T. (cocoamomo) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 83 more book reviews
Book 2 in Joanna Carl's Chocoholic series, featuring Lee McKinney. It is excellent and a fun read!
Colleen H. (Dove) -
Great cozy mystery set in Michigan (my home state). Not to mention the book is chocolate themed and I am a confirmed chocoholic (even have the shirt to prove it!)
Lorraine T. (mysterylover) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 318 more book reviews
An easy reading cozy, with likeable characters and some tidbits about chocolate thrown in.
Phyllis D. (Caliendy) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 20 more book reviews
JoAnna Carl provides a lot of laughs along with a lot of mystery.
After leaving her bad-news husband back in Texas, Lee Mckinney moved up north to a quaint resort town. Now she keeps the books for her aunt's luxury chocolate shop. But Lee soon finds that Michigan winters can be murder... Part of a series which includes The Chocolate Cat Caper.
Likeable characters. Love Lee's slip of the tongue every now and then. Quick and light reading.
2nd in this series. Lee McKinney is experiencing her first Michigan winter since she moved north to help her Aunt Nettie in her chocolate shop. Lee's ex-stepson shows up, finds a body, gets thrown in jail and won't say why he's in Michigan and not in school in Texas. Handsome Joe Woodyard is on the scene again. Lots of chocolate descriptions along with teddy bears galore. Recommended.
Enjoyable, light mystery with chocolate, theft and murder all rolled into one. This is the 2nd in a series and I intend to read them all.
Joan O. (southerncooker) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 106 more book reviews
This is a book in the chocolate mystery series. Great cozy read.
Dena (Suzie) C. (DsuzieC) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 159 more book reviews
My first chocoholic mystery, can't wait to read more! I also enjoyed the descriptions of small-town Michigan and have a new respect for chocolate making!
A fun light read. Carl's books are much better written than others of he same genre.
Tara S. (tsmith25) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 156 more book reviews
2nd in the chocoholic cozy mystery series.Includes fun chocolate trivia. Quick,fun read!
Natalie W. (ndw1497) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
This book is from a good series.
April P. (goldilocks2005) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 104 more book reviews
Excellent! Very fun read!
Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) -
Good series.
Can't wait till next one
Barbara M. (barbiecat) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 17 more book reviews
This book was fun, just like the first one in the series. the characters and the chocolate trivia are enchanting.
A nice cosy with just enough suspense to keep you reading. The jacket blurb reads "After leaving her bad-news husband back in Texas, Lee McKinney moved up north to a quaint resort town. Now she keeps the books for her aunt's luxury chocolate shop. But Lee soon finds that Michigan winters can be murder ..."
Darilee P. (cozysleuth) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 153 more book reviews
Good story about chocolates and the vintage bear molds which are the center of the story.
2 in series
Angel H. (grblpwr) reviewed The Chocolate Bear Burglary (Chocoholic, Bk 2) on + 38 more book reviews
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the chocolate cat book, but it was still a fun read. The plot tended to meander a bit in the middle but overall it was enjoyable. These books are perfect for a slow afternoon as they don't require much time or effort to get through.
Kerry K. (mistysmere) -
Lee McKinney, chocolate shop #2
