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The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic Mystery, No 1)
Author: JoAnna Carl

Book Information
Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780451205568 - ISBN-10: 0451205561
Publication Date: 3/1/2002
Pages: 240


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
Looking for a fresh start, divorcée Lee McKinney moves back to Michigan to work for her aunt's chocolate business-and finds that her new job offers plenty of murderous treats to chew on.



When a high-profile defense lawyer dies after eating a cat-shaped chocolate laced with cyanide, it's up to Lee to find out who tampered with the recipe-before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Ceylan G. (ceylang) - Dallas, TX wrote on 2/5/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great start to a cute little cozy series! I loved the references to my hometown Dallas, and thought the mystery was a good one. WIll definitely pick up the second in the series!

Angel H. (grblpwr) wrote on 8/1/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Despite my husbands laughter at the name of the book I found it highly enjoyable. It was a very quick read with engaging characters. I really like the lead (although the constant tripping over her tongue is annoying). I will be reading more of this series.

Bonnie A. (ladycholla) wrote on 5/11/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great 1st story of series, will read the rest of her books. Good cozy, and characters are fun. Good chocolate information.

MaryLou C. (Bookworm42) wrote on 5/2/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

After giving up her role as Texas trophy wife,Lee McKinney finds herself in a Michigan resort town, keeping the books for her Aunt Nettie's luxury chocolate business. But she soon discovers that her new life isn't all truffles and bonbons.
Clementine Ripley, the defense attorney everyone loves to hate, is throwing a party that calls for several thousand dollars' worht of custom chocolates--some made in the image of her champion cat. Lee jumps at the job, but sweet success takes a bitter turn when some \one adds an extra ingredient--cyanide--to one of their delicious chocolates and it finds its way into Ms. Ripley' mouth. Now it's up to Lee to figure out who tampered with the candy before she and her aunt end up behind not-so-chocolate bars.
Very Good story!!!

Lois M. (lavenderkimono) wrote on 4/24/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Cute beginning to the Chocoholic mystery series by JoAnna Carl.

Nancy B. (Bozat) wrote on 3/15/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fun story about a young woman living with her aunt and helping with her chocolate store. They somehow get involved in a murder and help solve the mystery together with the police.

Joy L. (vintagejoy) wrote on 3/15/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

First book in the series. I enjoyed it immensely, just the kind of cozy mystery I love. Looking forward to completing the series!

Pattie S. (pattiecakes) wrote on 4/22/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

First in the Chocoholic Mystery series. Good "cozy" read, simple characters with some interesting quirks. I plan on reading more in this series.

April P. (goldilocks2005) wrote on 3/25/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Tons of fun! Great read!

Debbie C. (DebbieC) wrote on 3/23/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

First in a series. Had cute chocolate facts throughout


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Paige H. wrote on 11/17/2009...


this is a great book i read it and loved it. it was also a bit scary and i would not recamend it to anybody under 11 years of age. the idea that someone was poisoned might scare/creep them out. I LOVE IT!!!!!

Jessica A. wrote on 9/7/2009...


This book is perfect for the cozy mystery reader. Light with a touch of suspense and romance. A great read. You'll enjoy the whole series.

Laura E. wrote on 8/29/2009...


I did not enjoy this book. I am a kid and I thought this book looked cute, but it is really more grown up.

John B. (bookaddict44) wrote on 8/6/2009...


Very entertaining. I will read more of this series.

Riley H. (blinkin123) wrote on 3/24/2009...


This "Cozy" murder mystery is the first I've read from this author and I was pleased. It's not an amazing book, but I thought it was a totally cute story. It also made me crave chocolate the entire time I was reading it. Had some interesting information regarding chocolate that I appreciated.

Cherie B. (mootytooty) wrote on 2/17/2009...


I enjoyed this light caper about a recently divorced woman who returns home to live with the aunt who raised her. The aunt makes very exclusive chocolate creations while her niece runs the business side of the enterprise. When her aunt's business is in danger of being destroyed because poison was injected into the confections, quick action and sleuthing are needed.

Cynthia S. (moocowbooks) wrote on 1/13/2009...


Really cute, I love women who are smart but get themselves into crazy stuff. Add a love interest and you have a really cute series.

Barbara D. (TNFan17) wrote on 7/27/2008...


Nice easy read! Enjoyed it very much!

Rebecca B. (Nectarfizz) wrote on 9/28/2007...


Read this with chocolate! It's a mouth-watering mystery. I loved the mix of information on chocolate and the mystery. Never too much of one or the other. The author has some really great characters here.

Cheri H. (wondderwoman) wrote on 6/15/2007...


A light and easy read. The chocolate twist was fun.


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