“ Make sure you wear something appropriate, dear. You never know who you’ll run into and it’s always smart to look your best. Joanne Fluke
“ As she traveled down the lane between the rows of parked cars, she noticed a conspicuous absence of new or expensive vehicles. Teaching didn't pay well enough for any luxuries, and Hannah thought that… Joanne Fluke
“ If God gave Dad Alzheimer’s, He’s got to understand when Dad forgets what church he belongs to. Joanne Fluke
“ She skinned her hair back into a ponytail, a style she knew was probably too young for her, but she planned to drive with her windows open and she could ditch the elastic band once she got to the lake… Joanne Fluke
“ Thunder sounded again, low and rumbling like the growl of some predatory beast. Hannah Joanne Fluke
“ GERMAN PANCAKES Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Prepare an 8-inch square pan by spraying it with Pam or another nonstick cooking spray, or coating the inside with butter… Joanne Fluke
“ Deeply and soundly. Doc gave me something to help me sleep and I didn’t even know that I was taking it. It knocked me out for a solid eight hours and that’s the most sleep I’ve had in weeks. Joanne Fluke
“ She was a level-headed woman who saw the glass as neither half empty nor half full, but rather a glass with something in it and room to pour in more... Joanne Fluke
“ Minnesotans who bought scenic art usually avoided winter scenes. Hannah didn't find that surprising. Minnesota winters were long. Why would they want to buy a painting that would constantly remind the… Joanne Fluke
“ There was something wonderful about a blank sheet of notepaper. The lines were there, just waiting to be filled, and the page could turn into anything from a grocery list to the opening of The Great A… Joanne Fluke
“ BONNIE BROWNIE COOKIE BARS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 4 one-ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate (or 3/4 cup chocolate chips) 3/4 cup butter (one and a half sticks) 1… Joanne Fluke
“ That’s right. When are you going to let Reverend Knudson announce your engagement? Claire gave a little sigh. I think we might do it in the spring. Maybe people will have forgotten by then. You’re kid… Joanne Fluke
“ Investigating is a process of elimination. You have to explore all the possibilities, and whatever’s left, no matter how implausible, has got to be it. Joanne Fluke