Culinary Mystery

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

A Chef's Last Course at the Food Festival: A Heartwood Haven Cozy Mystery (Book 2) Murder is on the menu in this deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery! When celebrity chef Vincent Moreau arrives at the Heartwood Haven Food Festival, herbalist Liv Pomeroy sees it as the perfect opportunity to showcase her handcrafted sage-infused products. But her hopes turn to horror when Moreau collapses face-first into his plate after tasting her creation. As suspicion falls on Liv and her herbs, she discovers that Moreau had a severe sage allergy—information conveniently omitted from the festival ...

A film shoot in Paris… What could possible go wrong? For Ava Sext, an amateur sleuth and transplanted Londoner who sells books from an outdoor stand overlooking the Seine, an early morning knock on her door leads to a job on a film shoot. Her film career gets off to a roaring start with murder on her first day on the job. With the help of her fellow bookseller, Henri DeAth, a former notary in a country where notaries are a powerful caste, Ava investigates the strange goings-on in the production while rekindling a relationship with the film's producer, an old flame who may or may not be ...

What's a witch to do when faced with protecting the ones she loves against an unimaginable evil? Ever had one of those days when everything is going too well? When you have that sense that the other boot is about to drop? Welcome to my day. It's the Annual Saltwater Cove Show, and this year there are more rides, show bags, food stalls, and competitions than ever before. Witches from worlds near and far have descended to try their hand at winning the prestigious Witch Wonder Trophy for best witch baker. When Seraphina Morgan from the Coven of the Night Moon turns up dead, all avenues lead to...

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When Carmella Moretti inherits her grandfather's beloved pizzeria in the quaint coastal town of Wavecrest Cove, she trades her fast-paced New York advertising career for small-town charm and the promise of keeping her family's legacy alive. But her fresh start takes a dark turn when a rival pizzeria owner is found dead, and suspicion falls on Carmella's establishment. Teaming up with the enigmatic Detective Maddox Jones, Carmella must clear her name and uncover the truth behind the murder. As they dive deeper into Wavecrest Cove's secrets, they discover a web of lies, rivalries, and ...

Death by devil's food—but was it really the cake? Savannah Stanton thought she was finally settling into small-town life in Spring Grove. But when a prestigious judge drops dead during the town's annual Dessert Festival—right after sampling Holly's signature devil's food cake—Savannah finds herself kneading through far more than just dough. With the bakery's reputation at stake and whispers of sabotage rising like badly proofed bread, Savannah must sift through a cast of colorful suspects: a fiercely competitive rival baker, a resentful estranged brother, and a host of other townsfolk...

Gelato. It can be the start of something deadly. As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Julia JJ Kamaras finds herself growing restless working in her family’s Greek restaurant in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and dreams of an exotic adventure. When a twist of fate from the Natale family allows her the chance to work in a world-famous Italian restaurant, JJ packs her bags, grabs her two besties, and heads to Florence. Immersing themselves in the richness of Italian culture, JJ, Rebecca, and Gwen Q are blissfully unaware that they’re about to be thrust into a series of scandalous family ...

When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case.

Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner, run by Chef Nagare and his daughter, Koishi. The father-daughter duo have reinvented themselves as “food detectives,” offering a service that goes beyond cooking mouth-watering meals. Through their culinary sleuthing, they revive lost recipes and rekindle forgotten memories.

Samantha Barnes was always a foodie. And when the CIA (that’s the Culinary Institute of America) came calling, she happily traded in Cape Cod for the Big Apple. But then the rising young chef’s clash with another chef (her ex!) boils over and goes viral. So when Sam inherits a house on the Cape and lands a job writing restaurant reviews, it seems like the perfect pairing. What could go wrong? Well, as it turns out, a lot.

About the Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery Series The Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery series takes place in the sleepy village of Cape Mystic, Washington, which is located on the shores of the Puget Sound. The series is a delightful mixture of cozy autumn vibes, paranormal adventures, quirky characters, a village with a haunted past, and lots of sweet treats and coffee. If you like to curl up on a rainy day with a hot drink and a good book, then this series is the perfect choice. About Harvest and Haunt (Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery Book One) In Harvest and Haunt, readers are introduced to ...

Sarah knew starting over would be messy. But things fall apart completely when her ex drops dead, seemingly poisoned by her twin sister Emily's award-winning rhubarb crisp.

Has Success Finally Found the Recipe for Murder? When life hands you lemons, most people make lemonade. Jenny Walsh makes pie—and she's turned it into the most successful mobile bakery Millfield has seen in decades. But not everyone is sweet on her success. When food critic Harold Bennett drops dead face-first in Jenny's award-winning blackberry pie at the Summer Festival, all eyes turn to the new baker in town. With a suspicious herb found in the deadly dessert and a history of public tension with the victim, Jenny finds herself at the top of the ingredient list of murder suspects. Now ...

The Mayor was murdered? And a magical plant from my garden is to blame? Even if I wanted that jerk dead, running my Bed & Breakfast takes all my time. There’s no way I could sneak a murder into my busy schedule, but obviously, someone I know did. A plant stolen from my garden poisoned the Mayor. Who could have done this? And why would someone frame me? I'm certain that my hard-working assistant, the delivery driver, and my gardener are innocent. And I’m sure it wasn’t the sexy water witch who spends an absurd amount of time staying at my little Bed & Breakfast…but he does know way ...

Rachel Rowan’s newest assignment is to create an enticing galaxy cake to celebrate the latest release from popular science fiction author, Stan Stickman. But when the legendary scribe is killed in a manner eerily reminiscent of a murder found in his own book, Rachel finds herself sucked into a vortex of mystery & deceit from which she seems unable to escape. Now, if she hopes to get out with her own life intact, she must figure out who is to blame for the deadly deed. And with a cast of suspects including an astronaut turned senator, an obsessive fan and even her own ex-boyfriend, she is ...

In the picturesque town of Charleton, the annual tart competition is the highlight of the Artisan Bread Festival—a celebration of culinary mastery, creativity, and sweet triumph. But this year, the competition turns deadly. When rising pastry star Monica Duval is found dead in the kitchen, face down in her half-prepared tart, the town’s celebration comes to a screeching halt. With poisoned ingredients and fierce rivalries behind the scenes, it’s clear that someone wanted Monica out of the way—permanently. Vivi, the town’s beloved patisserie owner and amateur sleuth, finds herself ...

In the charming coastal town of Seagrove Harbor, the annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of community, food, and friendship—until tragedy strikes. When beloved organic grocer, Maria Alvarez, collapses after sampling her famous salsa, the idyllic atmosphere shatters, leaving everyone questioning the innocence of their cherished traditions. Lila McAllister, owner of the Seagrove Bakery & Café, can't shake the feeling that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Teaming up with Maria's niece, aspiring detective Izzy Alvarez, the duo dives into a web of secrets, jealousy, and ...

A priceless diamond wedding band was just stolen from Pierre Delacroix’s french bakery. He knows Sienna Monroe is just an amateur sleuth who was once married to an LAPRD detective, yet she recently solved the culinary mystery of poisoned chocolate in her own sweet shop. He seeks her help to find the ring. Sienna had hoped for a cool quiet summer after her recent move from California to Tennessee, but this mystery, and this summer, was anything but quiet or cool. Her latest case is puzzling, and draining, due to a record high heat wave…and heated tension with a new obstinate detective on...

Halloween has arrived and—so has a killer. Welcome to Honey Hollow—where the tricks are sweet, the treats are sweeter, and murder is just the icing on the cake. A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder. Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" Humor with a side of homicide. A laugh out loud standalone cozy mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore All books in the series can be read individually, so dive on in! Includes RECIPES! My name is Lottie Lemon, and I ...