Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder

“Snappy dialogue,a well-drawn supporting cast and an irresistible canine companion all add delicious flavor. Gulp this book down or savor itbut consuming it will guarantee a sustained sugar high.” –The New York Times Book Review In a brand-new culinary cozy series with a fresh edge and a delightful small-town settingthe acclaimed author introduces Maddy Montgomerya social media expert who’s #StartingOver in small town Michigan after inheriting her great-aunt’s bakery…and a 200-pound English Mastiff named Baby. A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book Of 2022 When Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream weddingit’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance offers a chance to regroup and rebrand—as long as Maddy is willing to live in her lategreat-aunt Octavia’s house in New BisonMichiganfor a yearrunning her bakery and caring for a 250-pound English mastiff named Baby. Maddy doesn’t bakeand her Louboutins aren’t made for walking giant dogs around Lake Michiganbut the locals are friendly and the scenery is beautiful. With help from her aunt’s loyal friendsaka the Baker Street IrregularsMaddy feels ready to tackle any challengeincluding Octavia’s award-winning cake recipes. That isuntil New Bison’s mayor is fatally stabbedand Maddy’s fingerprints are found on the knife . . . Something strange is going on in New Bison. It seems Aunt Octavia had her suspicionstoo. But Maddy’s going to need a whole lot more than a trending hashtag to save her reputation—and her life. “Everyone is a suspect in Valerie Burns’s entertaining new mysteryfilled with surprising twistssuspicious characters and a mastiff named Baby who will win your heart. Top that off with humor and delicious recipes and you have a delight of a cozy.” —Valerie Wilson Wesleyauthor of A Fatal Glow