Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)

Am I the only one that has problems with the casting of Norman and Mike in these movies?? The 2 actors look so much alike to me, I have trouble following the story because I can't tell them apart.Also - since I read the books, I know Hannah isn't supposed to end up with either Mike or Norman, so getting engaged to Mike at the end of this one is a great surprise.It is probably like most things - you should never watch a movie after you've already read the book...

Liked it, made me happy because it ended the way I like to see series endWish I could get it on Amizon. Watch the other 4 movies everyday. (Thats really hooked) LOl But wish I could get "just Desserts" movie. Wouldn't mind more movies in this series. Love those actors.

Some accidents befall some of the judges of the Eden Falls bake off contest, one of whom is Alison Sweeney. But it's the murder of the local high school basketball coach who was one of the judges that gets law enforcement involved.Of course it's their detective Cameron Mattison who is officially assigned to the case, but there's no way he's going to stop Alison Sweeney from getting involved. Especially after she is victimized twice. The first time one of her basement stairs is sabotaged. The second however is when Mattison's break line on his vehicle is tampered with.It turns out the coach definitely had an unsavory side to him as they investigate. Sweeney with her investigative instincts is able to parse out the responsibility for who did what. In that way the murder is solved.Mattison is in a dilemma. He's exasperated over Alison's interference, but at the same time, he's falling for her big time.Will that last? Tune in to this Murder She Baked film and the next one to find out.

I have really enjoyed the other Murder She Baked movies but this one not so. The writing was weak and it was very easy to figure out the murderer of the coach. Granted most of these you can determine who it is but there are some nuances throughout. Not this time.There is less baking and more murder investigation as well as another crime to do with a baking contest. There is no character development with any of the high school basketball players, the coach's wife, TV individuals or contestants. The coach is shown as an unpleasant bully - someone not sympathetic whatsoever which made one not care he was killed off.Previously Hannah was torn between Mike and Norman which was not only unique but also kept it light and enjoyable. The last Murder She Baked still had that going for it, but in this one Norman was already dating others because it appears Hannah had dumped him for Mike. While I loved Cameron Mathison in All My Children, his character in this series could use some improvement.Now Hannah and Mike end up engaged and she will help him with all his cases. This is just too unbelievable and lacking any realism.I would have much preferred to have Norman in the picture still. He's a great character/gentleman who loved Hannah as well as showed her respect.If there is another Murder She Bakes (which there probably will be), hoping it can undo some of the mess this one made.