'Pie to Die For' is the latest Hannah Swensen mystery

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Things are heating up in the newest movie in the Hannah Swensen Mystery franchise, and it’s not only in the kitchen. Sure, there are plenty of delicious treats being created in Hannah’s Cookie Jar bakery and coffee shop, but there is a lot of heat coming from the new relationship between Hannah (Alison Sweeney) and Chad (Victor Webster), and quite possibly there might be sparks between Hannah’s mom Delores (Barbara Niven) and Sheriff Ealing (Mike Dopud). And let’s not forget about the murder that has Delores as a “person of interest.”

Delores loves acting, as anyone who watches these shows knows. She loves to be the center of attention. So when the star of the local theater company is murdered, Delores is a suspect. After all, jealousy is a good motive for murder.

But everyone knows she is innocent, and Hannah, her sister Andrea (Lisa Durupt), and Delores start digging into various suspects and motives.

While the investigation is under way, Chad and Hannah’s romance gets a boost and they go on their official first date. Later on, their feelings for each other get ramped up even more when they take a ballroom dancing class together. It is actually for Hannah’s investigation, however the couple get awfully close when they are dancing the tango.

As Hannah gets more involved in the murder investigation, she might be hitting a nerve with the murderer. Someone breaks into her house with the intention of causing her harm, but that won’t happen as long as Chad is in the picture! He’s a handy guy to have as a boyfriend. After all, his military training comes in handy when he has to face the intruder.

This film has a bit of everything, and that includes the romance between Hannah and Chad that viewers have been wanting to happen for a long time.

One word of warning, have a box of cookies handy when watching this. All of Hannah’s cookies, pies, and cakes will have your mouth watering. A box of cookies comes in handy when watching this show. (I know from experience.)

The Hannah Swensen Mysteries includes A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mysstery, Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, and now Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. They are available to stream on Hallmark Plus.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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