I'll Be Home for Mischief

Jacqueline Frost

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Crooked Lane Books
14 October 2025

Crime & Mystery

Innkeeper Holly White is decking the halls this Christmas season, but someone is on the naughty list when a body is discovered in the fifth installment in the Christmas Tree Farm mystery series from bestselling author Jacqueline Frost.

Innkeeper Holly White is decking the halls this Christmas season, but someone is on the naughty list when a body is discovered in the fifth installment in the Christmas Tree Farm mystery series from bestselling author Jacqueline Frost.

It's Christmastime in Mistletoe, Maine, and the Historical Society has launched a widespread campaign to celebrate the town's 150th anniversary. Descendants of the founding family, the Snows, have returned for the first time, and Holly is determined to make the family's visit magical. In an attempt to put Mistletoe on the map, Holly's mother, a respected local baker, attempts to break a record by baking the world's largest gingerbread man, but her plans are whisked away when Mr. Snow's body ends up in the batter.

When Mr. Moore, the local mistletoe farmer, is accused of the crime, Holly reprises her role as amateur sleuth to protect the sweet older man. Between hosting the inconsolable Mrs. Snow and other guests at the inn, receiving threatening messages telling her to stop her investigation, and preparing for her first wedding anniversary with Sheriff Evan Gray, she might need a Christmas miracle to survive.

When someone breaks into Holly's office and scratches a warning into her desk, she knows she has little time left. Can Holly uncover the killer before someone else gets burned, or is her involvement a recipe for trouble?

By: Jacqueline Frost
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9798892422666
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jacqueline Frost is a mystery-loving pet enthusiast who hopes to make readers smile. She lives in rural Ohio with her husband and three spunky children. Jacqueline is a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and Sisters in Crime (SinC).

Reviews for I'll Be Home for Mischief

Praise for I’ll be Home for Mischief: “A delightfully quirky group of Christmas-smitten sleuths.” —Kirkus Reviews “Another perfectly crafted cozy mystery from a master of the genre.” —Midwest Book Review “For fans of Christmas stories . . . Well-written with memorable characters.” —Seattle Book Review “A treat to read.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews “This is the fifth book in the series and another fun one . . . Fans of the series will enjoy this one.” —Red Carpet Crash “Readers would be hard-pressed to find a more festive cozy mystery.” —Wonder Women Sixty