Princess Turned PI!

I loved the original Nocturne Falls series so much, I just had to listen to the new series. It's everything you come to expect from Kristen Painter! A well written story that's clean, funny, full of suspense, and of course a cat!

Kristen takes us on another visit to Nocturne Falls for an adventure with Jayne Frost, the Winter princess, who goes undercover to investigate why employees are quitting and disappearing from Santa's Workshop.

When Jayne arrives in Nocturne Falls, we are introduced to new characters, while running into a few old friends. In addition, to these new characters, we get to see a different side of Nocturne Fall; a slightly darker side. With each new story, Kristen expertly develops both the characters and town to the point they appear real and tangible. The stories are so well written, you can easily visualize each scene, learn something new about the characters and town, and get lost in a good story.

I really enjoyed listening to this book, and will be on the lookout for future stories; however, it's definitely different from the PNR Nocturne Falls stories we are used to listening too. This is truly a detective story, with no romantic HEA's, and is told from Jayne's POV. We follow Jayne as she secretly investigates the missing employees, meets new friends, goes on dates, and solves the case.

While I missed B.J. Harrison narrations, this is a new series so it makes sense to go with a different narrator and Hollis McCarthy did a great job! While this is the first audiobook I've listened to by her, she did an awesome job on the voices and each main character had their own voice and was easily identified.

Besides getting used to the new narrator, and not having the romantic HEA, this was a great mystery and evil villain.

If you are a fan of the Nocturne Falls series, this story is a great addition to your collection

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Fun, Clean and Entertaining

Would you listen to Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case again? Why?

Yes, I would Definitely listen to this again. I listen to all Kristen Painter's books multiple times. Just because they are fun!!!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was better than I anticipated. On the edge of my seat??? Not so much but it definitely kept my attention.

Any additional comments?

Kristen Painter's books are fun and entertaining, light reading or listening. After a heavy work laden day, it is always nice to have something to take your mind off of reality, And they always leave me in a rather good mood and waiting for the next one.

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Too simple of a story.

The story is far too predictable, the characters all so nice and squeaky clean it becomes annoying. If you're looking for a book for your 13-14 year old daughter, this is fine.

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Yelping yetis! A great new series!

Where does Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I loved this book. Lighthearted and fun, just like all of the Nocturne Falls books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jayne was my favorite character. She's strong, snarky, and fun... the perfect heroine for this book.

What about Hollis McCarthy’s performance did you like?

I hadn't heard Hollis McCarthy narrate any other audiobooks, but she nailed this one. Each character had his or her own voice and the tone of the scenes came across just right.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed out loud quite a few times.

Any additional comments?

A Nocturne Falls spinoff series? One that blends cozy mystery, year round Christmas, and Halloween 365 days a year? Yes please, sign me up!
Jayne Frost, the daughter of Jack Frost and the niece of Kris Kringle, is the Winter Princess and a pretty big deal in the North Pole. Not that it matters to her, she'd rather be happy. She's part of the family business, and her family needs her at the Nocturne Falls Santa's Workshop flagship store. It seems that elves are leaving with no notice, never to be seen again, and the higher ups (ie: The Big Guy in the Red Suit) are starting to notice. Jayne needs to go undercover and try to solve the mysteries surrounding the disappearances. What she doesn't count on is running into her old flame Cooper, a summer elf, or meeting sexy Roma vampire Greyson. Yelping yetis... what's a girl have to do to find her happiness and save the family business?

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I want to live in Nocturne Falls

I have read Ms. Painter's other books set in Nocturne Falls and greatly enjoyed them. I am hoping there will be more.
The comes Jane Frost who happens to come to Nocturne Falls and adds a delightful twist to the city of Nocturne Falls. Although this seems to stand as a new series it looks as if it will be in Nocturne Falls and hopefully will combine in characters from the first series. It did some this time.
Will definitely get the next book and hope Ms. Painter contiues with both of the Nocturne Falls series.

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Below my age/believable category

I LOVE the “Nocturne Falls” series but this was just okay. It’s well written/developed/witty but… I just can’t buy into the Santa theme. It is way below my age/believable category. This is NOT paranormal. It is just plain kid fantasy.

It says “A Nocturne Falls Mystery” but then says (Jayne Frost Volume 1). What does that mean? If Jayne Frost is going to have a spin off with a Santa theme, I am all OUT, but I will try another “Nocturne Falls” book and see if it gets back on track.

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A Pure Christmas Miracle

Would you listen to Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case again? Why?

Yes, the story is fun, and Hollis is a great narrator.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes. You don't know until the very end who done it.

What about Hollis McCarthy’s performance did you like?

Her voice inflection is spot on. She brings the characters to life and stays true to each one.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes. I was upset I couldn't.

Any additional comments?

A must listen to.

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Kristen has done it again

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes. this is a great book and part of a great series

What other book might you compare Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case to and why?

I might compare some of Molly Harper's Half Moon Hollow books to this book and this series.

Which scene was your favorite?

when she kept sliding under the doors to snoop in the office.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When she saved Spider. He became her cat.

Any additional comments?

This book met all my expectations. It was fantastic. After i read these books, it leaves me wanting more.

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A Pleasant Surprise

I was skeptical about the whole North Pole/ Ice King's daughter storyline but it was believable without being corny. I would read this book again and will be downloading book two as soon as this is submitted.

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Frosty Elves and Vampires

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is my most favorite audiobook so far. I absolutely LOVED the narrator. And omg, Greyson's accent is to die for. I am so torn between him and Cooper. But I think I am team Greyson. The story is really great. I had already read the book. But listening to it gave it an even more richness.

What did you like best about this story?

I love how we get to visit the town of Nocturne Falls. If you haven't read any of that series, don't worry, this can be read or listened to without it. But I whole heartedly recommend it. This series is like a cozy mystery. And mystery it was. It kept me guessing until the end. There aren't any cliff hangers but I really wish I knew who Jayne decides to choose. Cooper or Greyson. While there is some dating, the story is mainly about solving the mystery of why all the employees have left the store in Nocturne Falls. Did they all just quit because the boss is so difficult to work for? Or did someone make them disappear. At times I was on the edge of my seat.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are so many great scenes in this story. I really liked when Greyson had Jane balancing on the railing and took off with her.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Ooh, I have to say, I really wish Kristen would stop writing about all the delicious food. Especially the raspberry truffles. I had a craving I couldn't fix. I had to eat chocolate in the middle of the night. At one point, I stopped off at McDonald's on my way to work and was late. Lol

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