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A Hope Walker Mystery, Book 5
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Tavia Gilbert
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Daniel Carson
About this listen
A funny cozy mystery series full of bold women, a quirky and lovable town, and one seriously hopeless romance.
It's Christmas in Hopeless and the Christmas Cookie Tournament has made its way to town. But Hope Walker, the local investigative reporter, learns there's something much bigger at stake than a top cookie prize.
This cookie competition has turned serious. Deadly serious!
Join Hope, Katie, Granny, and Alex as they sift through recipes and motives to find the killer. And along the way, find out if Hope is going to finally get her dream job. Or learn if sometimes, dreams really do change.
Order the fifth book in the Hope Walker Mysteries, A Hopeless Christmas, today!
The Hope Walker Mysteries
SEASON ONE
- Book One: A Hopeless Murder
- Book Two: A Hopeless Heist
- Book Three: A Hopeless Discovery
- Book Four: A Hopeless Game
- Book Five: A Hopeless Christmas
SEASON TWO
- Book Six: A Hopeless Journey
- Book Seven: A Hopeless Valentine
- Book Eight: A Hopeless Queen
- Book Nine: A Hopeless Sheriff
- Book Ten: A Hopeless Storm
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