Not Another Bloody Christmas, Jo Middleton
Not Another Bloody Christmas, Jo Middleton
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Not Another Bloody Christmas

Author: Jo Middleton

Series: Christmas Murder Mysteries #2

Narrator: Olivia Mace

Unabridged: 10 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 10/23/2025


Synopsis

‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ ‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder. All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again… Can Anna get merry root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare? A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman. AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON! ‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ ‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s . Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ ‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ ‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ ‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ ‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ ‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ READERS LOVE ! ‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on September 09, 2025

I received a free copy of, Not Another Bloody Christmas, by Jo Middleton, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is the second book in The Happy Bloody Christmas series. Its Christmas time which should be a good time, but not when someone is murdered, and there......more

Goodreads review by Claire on August 12, 2025

I absolutely couldn’t wait to read this one, after enjoying the first one, I’ve never laughed so much! This year Anna is determined to have a wonderful Christmas, no annoying extended family members and certainly no dead bodies in the larder. She insists on heading off for a quiet Christmas away from......more

Goodreads review by Janalyn, the blind reviewer on September 19, 2025

Not another bloody Christmas by Joe Middleton is the second book in the Christmas murder mysteries and I for one cannot get enough. I love the Davis family from Anna Ollie Ben little Lilly and best friend Jenny I cannot get enough of this family and their Christmas exploits. Ever since last Christma......more

Goodreads review by S on November 15, 2025

this is the 2nd book to happy bloody Christmas and I really enjoyed it. A very fun and quite common premise but done quite well with lots of humour and comedic moments. I love jennies character she is great. Would definitely read another one in this series if it was to come out......more

Goodreads review by Megan on November 07, 2025

I am so relieved that this sequel delivered. I enjoyed it even more than the first! I really hope the third one will include more Jennie, but I enjoyed this quirky and festive read so much. I also read it as a buddy read with a best friend, which made it even more enjoyable. Thanks so much to the au......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS: 'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' 'It’s the perfect Christmas present for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body!' 'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny. Don't read on public transport, you'll laugh so hard people will think you're a lunatic.' ‘This book is so funny, I’m quite annoyed I didn’t write it!' 'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead.' 'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats egg-nog hands down!' ‘Hilarious, festive and strangely relatable. I will never look at marzipan fruits the same way again. A total Christmas cracker!’ 'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second! I really enjoyed this delightful Christmas caper, where the humour is as rich as Christmas pudding and the plot is as tangled as tree lights.' 'Christmas and murder – the perfect combination! Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit. Excellent from start to finish!' ' ROSIE HANNIGAN 'Chock-full of proper jokes!' Praise for Jo Middleton's : 'Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page'