Culinary Mystery

In Charleton, the local bakeries are in fierce competition—but when a shipment of croissants vanishes, the town’s culinary scene is thrown into chaos. What begins as a simple delivery mishap soon spirals into something far more sinister when a prominent bakery owner is found dead in his shop. Vivi, the town’s favorite patisserie owner, finds herself drawn into the mystery as rumors of an underground bakery war begin to surface. Was the missing shipment part of a larger scheme? Or was it a warning in a cutthroat battle for dominance in the baking world? As tensions rise and rivalries ...

Determined not to be a garden-variety diva, Sophie Winston's neighbor Natasha cultivates a plan to shine on television - using Sophie's backyard. As the cast and crew of the makeover show Tear It Up with Troy bulldoze through her backyard - and vacation - Sophie retreats to her perennial boyfriend Wolf's to replace a dead rose bush. But her tender deed goes awry when she digs up a purse belonging to Wolf's missing wife

It's autumn in Ashland, Oregon, - 'tis the season for a spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte's famous peach cobbler. It's also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family's beloved bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel's reality show, Take the Cake. The prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that kind of dough. Literally.

After a brutal breakup and a dramatic workplace walkout, Lana Lee figures that helping wait tables at her family's restaurant is her best option for putting her life back together. Even if that means having to put up with her mother, who is dead set on finding her a husband. Lana’s love life soon becomes yesterday’s news once the restaurant’s property manager, Mr. Feng, turns up dead - after a delivery of shrimp dumplings from Ho-Lee. But how could this have happened when everyone on staff knew about Mr. Feng’s severe, life-threatening shellfish allergy?

When a string of accidents at The Sweet Stitch escalates into a full-blown poisoning scandal, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s bakery is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Someone is targeting her livelihood—and her most loyal customer, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, has nearly paid the price with her life. With the townspeople of Pinewood Hollow whispering about sabotage and danger lurking in every recipe, Vi is determined to find out who’s behind the attacks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Vi must rely on...

When a notorious food critic collapses after eating a pastry from The Sweet Stitch, Vi Dumont’s cozy bakery becomes the center of a scandal. As accusations of poisoning swirl through Pinewood Hollow, Vi must clear her name and uncover the real culprit behind the attack. With her loyal cat Muffin leading the way, Vi delves into the critic’s long list of enemies and discovers more than one person with a reason to silence him. Can Vi solve the case and save her bakery before it’s too late? Find out in The Case of the Poisoned Pastry, a heartwarming cozy mystery packed with twists, turns,...

Refereeing her siblings is second nature for Breeze Middleton. Catering a party with a dead body for dessert isn't. Dealing with her older sister's diva moments, her younger sister's bizarre behavior, an unexpected house guest (not to mention a cursed cat with a whole lot of attitude), and trying to keep everyone's witchy ways under wraps, Breeze is ready to give up the ghost. Too bad the ghost won't leave. When Breeze and her younger sister, Raine try to protect the dead man's sister they all come face to face with the killer. And the killer isn't picky when it comes to choosing the next ...

Sadie Hoffmiller believes in her abilities as a cook and as a detective. She believes in the beauty of a perfectly baked pumpkin roll. She does not, however, believe in ghosts. As Halloween approaches, Sadie is looking forward to spending her favorite baking season of the year making delicious New England recipes in Boston, Massachusetts, with her favorite leading man, Pete Cunningham, as they babysit his three young grandsons. When the boys insist that Mrs. Wapple, the woman who lives across the street, is a witch, Sadie and Pete are anxious to distract the boys from such silly ideas.

Domestic diva Sophie Winston is getting into the Halloween spirit; her decorations for a community haunted house are so good, it's scary. Not to be outdone, rival domestic diva Natasha is throwing a spooktacular Halloween party at her house. But when Sophie arrives, she discovers one of Natasha's guests dead in a Halloween display and a pale, fanged partygoer fleeing the scene.

This bundle includes books seven, eight, and nine of the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series.

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that “one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A SMALL-TIME ART HEIST: When two separate robberies take place at the Fitzwilliam Museum simultaneously, while Olive and Hugo are visiting the galleries, they set about investigating who could have committed the crimes. A COSY COMMUNITY: Meanwhile, Blythe faces a romantic dilemma when she's forced to decide between the two conflicting sides of her heart: being a bookshop owner or becoming a wife. And Olive has to confront ...

A peaceful yoga retreat spirals into danger when a killer sets a deadly trap and hidden secrets surface. Harry Sinclair, a travel blogger and a foodie, digs deep into the guests’ lives to find out the motive. Could this assembly of complete strangers share a secret past? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The mystery itself left me guessing. I kept changing my mind about who the culprit could be, and was surprised at the end, but it all fit nicely. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Page burner mystery! The suspense stayed whole up to the big reveal and I actually feel disappointed with myself for not having guessed who the ...

The peaceful atmosphere of Los Robles is shattered when a murder takes place at the neighborhood cheese shop, causing chaos among the tight-knit community. Local innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is shocked to discover that she is implicated in the mysterious death in her small hometown. As Avery begins to investigate, she encounters a myriad of suspects, each with a convincing motive. She uncovers secrets and betrayals from past and present love interests, a disgruntled ex-employee, and a suspicious resident. Her captivating journey leads her to hidden agendas in the search to ...

Dolphin Bay Philanthropist Strangled in Bed! 5 stars - 'Expect chilling danger, unexpected surprises, gripping thrills, romance, laughter, heart touching moments and murder. ' Christmas is around the corner and cafe owner Anna Butler has big plans for the holiday season. When a beloved local philanthropist is murdered in his sleep, Anna is shocked and sad but decides she is too busy to go sleuthing this time. Then an odious stranger turns up at the café and makes her an offer she cannot ignore. Anna plunges into the investigation against the wishes of her family. Interviews with the ...

Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the Aspen Meadow Library. But little does she know that on the menu, alongside the Great Expectations Grapefruit, Chuzzlewit Cheese Pie, and Bleak House Bars, is a large helping of murder.

Sienna has returned to Tennessee, along with her new husband, Pierre, from the honeymoon of a lifetime in France, only to be hit with two diabolical cases. The cases were back-to-back, and both were much too close to home. Though clearly ethically criminal in nature, neither case of gross deceit would hold up in court, so Sienna was on her own, without the help of her local police department. Will this year’s Thanksgiving be a feast filled with giving thanks or a day of mourning two lost dreams, with Christmas just weeks away?

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back with another hit from Holiday Hills! Good witch Abby's got an ear worm and for good reason. It’s opening day at the Holiday Hills Magical Market, where magical treasures and trinkets are up for grabs, and I’m supposed to be slinging coffee and treats at The Enchanted’s booth. But, as usual, trouble has other plans for me. While wandering through the market, my snark-filled cat familiar stumbled upon Edgar Holloway—Holiday Hills’ crankiest magical—turned to stone at his own booth. Holloway wasn’t exactly beloved, so ...

City Developer Murdered at Historic Castle Anna's Cafe is flourishing. But the town of Dolphin Bay is in uproar as a city developer proposes new construction on the scenic Coastal Walk. Locals flock to the town meeting to protest. Hours later, the man is dead, stabbed to death in a room full of people. The police face a big challenge since everyone present had a motive to kill. When Anna’s friend and local resort owner Charlie Robinson becomes the top suspect, she reluctantly steps in to help. Can she ignore his sordid reputation and trust he is innocent? New secrets are revealed and ...

As it turns out quilting is the deadly new fad people are just dying to try...And here I thought the annual quilt auction would be a boring way to spend an evening! One big murder in my tiny hometown was more than I ever wanted to see, but now the death toll has risen to two. Eek! Hey, at least I've got my favorite 10-pound bundle of mischief at my side for good. My Jack Russell buddy, Pip, and I are experienced amateur detectives now and we're more than ready to put another tough case to bed.

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 ...