Baking Cozy Mystery

When Pinewood Hollow’s annual Macaron Festival takes a deadly turn, bakery owner Violet “Vi” Dumont finds herself in the middle of another mystery. A guest judge collapses after tasting the winning macaron, and it’s up to Vi and her clever cat Muffin to unravel the sweet secrets behind the festival’s most competitive bakers. With rivalries simmering and a mysterious past bubbling to the surface, Vi must follow the crumbs to uncover a killer before they strike again. In a town where everyone has something to hide, can Muffin’s sharp nose help Vi solve the case? If you love ...

When asked to help judge the prestigious Chocolate Championship Showdown Competition at the last minute, Cinnamon Peters is hesitant about putting down her rolling pin in place of a clipboard. But when she discovers that one of her co-judges will be famous celebrity chef Cliff Copperstone, Cinnamon agrees to help. It's a decision she'll live to regret. When a blizzard hits Christmas River on the day of the competition, Cinnamon finds herself not only in the middle of a crisis, but also in a mystery as sinister and dark as a bar of bittersweet chocolate.

In the picturesque coastal town of Harbor Cove, renowned food critic Victor Sinclair's visit turns sour when he falls ill after dining at local eateries. He accuses one of the beloved chefs of poisoning him. Emma Turner, the talented pastry chef and owner of "Sweet Escapes" bakery, is convinced there's a mystery to be unraveled. Emma, known for her delectable pastries and desserts, steps into the role of amateur sleuth once again. With Harbor Cove's close-knit community at the heart of the story, she begins her investigation, juggling her passion for baking with a keen eye for culinary ...

Thirteen bitter sweets. Thirteen bitter suspects. One unhappy ending. World-famous Chandler's Chocolates has unveiled a new storybook-inspired chocolate collection, Once Upon a Truffle. It's up to Anna Clementine, the company's event coordinator, to promote the product by hosting a fairytale-themed beauty pageant. To set the scene, contestants are invited to an abandoned castle deep in the Smoky Mountains. After all, every little girl dreams of being a princess in a palace- unless that castle turns out to be haunted. Anna soon finds herself in a cursed castle, surrounded by spoiled ...

When Diana retired from her detective duties, she firmly believed her time spent solving mysteries was over. She loved to cook, and starting her own B&B seemed like a seamless step into a far more fun and cozier lifestyle. Did she sometimes miss the adrenaline rush of solving a case? Sure. But those days are behind her now. That was until mysterious footprints appeared in the middle of the hall.

Why are there never any caramel cupcakes left? When you need a special treat, you start noticing the odd behaviour of a certain inviting bake shop. This book offers the perspective of a lady caught up between the twists and turns of her routine existence. When a handsome policemen starts going door to door in her neighbourhood, she starts to sense some trouble. And she starts to notice some interesting things about him.This book is a lot of fun, for anyone enroute to a caper.

Bad reviews can kill a business. This one killed the critic. When popular TV show "Taste of the Grove" chooses Sweet Springs Bakery for a special feature, cousins Savannah and Holly Stanton are thrilled for the exposure. But their excitement turns bitter when host Blake Harrison's charming on-camera personality proves to be a carefully crafted facade. After he publicly humiliates Holly and threatens to destroy the bakery's reputation, tensions rise faster than perfectly proofed dough. When Blake is found face-down in Holly's award-winning tiramisu, the bakery becomes the center of a murder ...

A Dash of Deception plunges readers back into the quirky cozy mystery world of Kick-a-me-Su, where Beth Anne Tucker’s inheritance of her Aunt Dolly's bakery comes with more than recipes—it's laced with secrets. A cryptic recipe hints at a hidden past, spectral gamblers linger with unfinished business, and a mysterious glowing bag raises more questions than answers. As Beth Anne navigates small-town quirks and uncanny encounters, this newly minted amateur sleuth discovers that baking isn't the only thing heating up. With danger looming and her aunt's past unraveling, Beth Anne must rely ...

When a dead body is found face-down in a vat of chocolate inside Stormi's mother's bakery, what's a nosy neighbor to do other than find a killer? Just when she was rethinking her new writing venture of hunting down crimes in order to write about them, Stormi is thrust into another mystery. Someone wants the shop owners of Oak Meadows, Arkansas, to sell out, and they will kill to make that happen.

Will Valentina find her locket and maybe even a love of her own this Valentine's Day? Perhaps Romeo the rescue cat can help! Valentina De Luca’s matchmaking service is the best in town. However, despite her ability to make successful matches for even the choosiest of clients, finding love for herself is another matter. The antique heart-shaped locket she wears given to her by her grandmother reminds her of the love her grandparents shared and gives her hope of one day finding her own true love. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Valentina is busy collaborating with Paws-N-Pastries to ...

A family obligation. A shocking crime. The course of her life changed forever. The last family member to leave the memorial service for her uncle, Tilly reluctantly plans her return trip to Boston, and the shambles of a life that await her. When saying her goodbye to the quaint beach town, and her remaining uncle, they witness a crime in progress. As they begin their quest to right a wrong, will they succeed in maintaining order before Tilly heads home? Candy and Cowardice is a short story in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun ...

Cat shelter employee Yolanda Carter loves her job, but her dream is to own a bakery. Living in Sherman Oaks, California with her tuxedo cat, her only outlet is baking treats for her friends, coworkers and family. Her situation changes when her high school friend, Teagan Mishkin, drops by to tell her about an incredible job opportunity that will give Yolanda enough money to launch her bakery. The job interview takes an unexpected turn and Yolanda stumbles across a scheme to close the cat shelter. She concocts a sweet plan to save the shelter and share her decadent brownies in the Great ...

Autopsies and Bubble Baths should be Sacred... That’s one fact Verity is sure of! After the body of a young woman washes ashore in Spell’s Bay, and the victim’s ghost arrives just in time for her own dissection, Verity will be forced to reassess her opinion. When the same mischievous ghost interrupts her favorite Honeysuckle-Rose Bubble bath and dips a ghostly toe, Verity is forced to take desperate measures. Add in the imposter at Martina's Culinary School that has everybody astir, and Verity, accompanied by her not-so-loyal feline familiar, Lois, set out on a hair-raising adventure ...

Witches, Whiskers, and Wicked Lies: !!" Step into a world of Spells and Secrets where the truth is as elusive as the next magical dish. When she mysteriously inherits Snips and Snails, a small soup café in a quaint little town she’s never heard of, Juli Mason discovers that her fresh start comes with a side of paranormal pandemonium. Her Uncle’s mysterious death reveals a web of intrigue and clues that lead to a devious criminal mind who is watching her every move... With a nose for trouble, and the help of a snarky diva of a talking cat, a hefty ghost who refuses to rest in peace, and...

Something insidious is knocking on the door of Veil Falls wanting in... It's not the Ghost next door. Verity will need all her skills as a Vine Witch and Ghost Seer to keep the Tweeners out. And if the expression on the dead guy's face is anything to go by, she'll need something more... Because what's running the show at Crooked Tree Market Barn isn't anybody's idea of a joke and nobody's laughing. ***Cabernet Caper is the fourth book in the intriguing Spell's Bay Mysteries...Come to Crooked Tree, sit for a spell, and have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon as part of the Veil Falls Wine and ...

In A World Of Sweet Treats Decoding Family Secrets Can Be A Recipe For Disaster. Sugar Glazed Murder: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery Lydia, a warm and friendly bakery owner, is shocked when she learns that her grandfather has passed away under enigmatic circumstances, just as he was planning to pay her a visit for the very first time. Determined to unravel the truth, Lydia embarks on a quest to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding his demise, only to discover that his death was, in fact, a deliberate act of murder. This event leads Lydia to meet and visit her extended ...

A Grisly Murder, a Desperate Ghost, and a 100-year-old Secret? Buying the rundown Vineyard on Spell's Bay is Verity's Do-Over. It just needs a little TLC. And maybe a bulldozer. It's here in the Magic-Filled town of Veil Falls that she will find out she's something more than Over-the-Hill and Broke... According to Honor, her handsome next-door neighbor and resident Vine Warlock, she has a certain gift. Only a Wine Witch isn't all she is. When the Naked Ghost on the Chair in her Bedroom starts asking questions, she's certain she's ready for the Not so Funny Farm...and determined to get rid ...

What does the Mission Lighthouse in Veil Falls have hanging around? And who is the Fresh specter putting the moves on Verity at the Supermarket? Honor Mason’s Annual Snowshoe, Shuffle, and Flight Wine Event has the customers all a titter with delight…and maybe a glass of his best Moscato… As the less than delighted hostess for her neighbor’s event, Verity is learning a thing or two about the wine business and speaking in front of an overly enthusiastic crowd. But the last stop on the tour at the Mission Light House comes with a view…and he’s swinging from the upper gallery… It...

Looking forward to putting her past behind her, Tilly takes her bestie up on an offer for a weekend of pampering. The girls’ getaway to a swanky spa quickly turns dire. Plans for pedicures, massages, and umbrella drinks swiftly get set aside as they become embroiled with shady characters and snooty staff. Will they solve the mystery with the help of their new celebrity friend? Or be hauled off to jail for murder? Pedicures and Perpetrators is a short story in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her ...

Don't be fooled. She may be sweet, but she's one smart cookie. As Kara Summer's second year of law school was coming to a close. Little did she know, her boring and predicable life was about to get turned upside down. When an answer key to an exam is found in the library, the accusations began to fly. When the professor discovers this unethical and crummy behavior, Kara is caught in the middle. The only way to defend herself is to figure out who the real culprit is. However, she may lose a person she loves in the process. Chocolate Chips and Cheaters is the prequel novella short to Key Lime...