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Christine DeSmet
Christine DeSmet is an award-winning writer of novels and feature film screenplays, and teaches fiction and screenwriting at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Christine is a member of Writers Guild of America, East. With a scriptwriting partner she's optioned feature film screenplays and a TV series, and was a past winner of the Slamdance Film Festival contest. Recent film projects include the adaptation of a book of short stories by a Madison, Wisconsin, author. Born in Moline, Illinois, Christine was raised on a farm near Barneveld, Wisconsin, and now lives in Madison.
Genres: Romance, Cozy Mystery
New and upcoming books
Series
Fudge Shop Mystery
1. First-degree Fudge (2013)
2. Hot Fudge Frame-Up (2014)
3. Five-Alarm Fudge (2015)
4. Deadly Fudge Divas (2020)
5. Undercover Fudge (2021)
6. Holly Jolly Fudge Folly (2023)
1. First-degree Fudge (2013)
2. Hot Fudge Frame-Up (2014)
3. Five-Alarm Fudge (2015)
4. Deadly Fudge Divas (2020)
5. Undercover Fudge (2021)
6. Holly Jolly Fudge Folly (2023)
Mischief in Moonstone
1. When Rudolph was Kidnapped (2016)
2. Misbehavin' in Moonstone (2017)
3. Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder (2017)
4. When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass (2018)
5. A Moonstone Wedding (2021)
6. The Moonstone Fire (2024)
7. All She Wore Was a Bow (2025)
1. When Rudolph was Kidnapped (2016)
2. Misbehavin' in Moonstone (2017)
3. Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder (2017)
4. When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass (2018)
5. A Moonstone Wedding (2021)
6. The Moonstone Fire (2024)
7. All She Wore Was a Bow (2025)
Novels
Collections
Series contributed to
Jewels of the Quill
Small Gifts (2005) (with Jane Toombs)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume 1 (2005) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume II (2006) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume III (2007) (with Jane Toombs)
Shadows in the Heart (2007) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume IV (2008) (with others)
Christmas Wishes (2008) (with Margaret L Carter and Jane Toombs)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume V (2009) (with Jane Toombs)
Christmas Gems (2011) (with Jane Toombs)
Small Gifts (2005) (with Jane Toombs)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume 1 (2005) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume II (2006) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume III (2007) (with Jane Toombs)
Shadows in the Heart (2007) (with others)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume IV (2008) (with others)
Christmas Wishes (2008) (with Margaret L Carter and Jane Toombs)
Tales From The Treasure Trove: Volume V (2009) (with Jane Toombs)
Christmas Gems (2011) (with Jane Toombs)
Christine DeSmet recommends
Picking Up the Pieces (2025)
(Jigsaw Puzzle Mystery, book 1)
J B Abbott
"A witty, warm-hearted, fast-paced puzzler - an impressive mystery series debut! Lovers of The Thursday Murder Club will enjoy what author J.B. Abbott has created with The South Island Jigsaw Crew helmed by puzzle expert Katie Chambers. This crew tests the jigsaw puzzles that Katie's firm designs and produces. The jigsaw testers - of various ages and professions - face a startling challenge when Katie's librarian father is accused of murder and he refuses to fight for his innocence. Other major characters include a past boyfriend who is a local firefighter providing support and humor without overshadowing Katie and her puzzlers. Foggy, chilly Puget Sound provides a perfect mysterious setting. Whimsy the cat offers warm interactions at the right moments. This is a highly recommended debut novel in a mystery series led by smart characters that show a lot of heart."
A Pie to Die For (2024)
(Lucky Pie, book 1)
Gretchen Rue
"Gretchen Rue has written a delicious and well-crafted mystery . . . Highly recommended new series."
In Hot Water (2021)
(Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery, book 1)
Kate Kingsbury
"A stellar cozy-mystery novel. Highly recommended author and series."
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