Spanning from the Nazi occupation of Paris to the 1990s, this historical novel follows two women connected by a legendary Parisian bakery.
As Lisette runs the bakery under the watchful eye of a German officer and her great-niece Micheline seeks to reclaim the family legacy decades later, the story explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the enduring power of family recipes to preserve hope and identity across generations.
In this novel from the Sweet Magnolias series, Dana Sue Sullivan, the owner of a beloved restaurant in Serenity, South Carolina, must confront a personal health crisis and its impact on her family and career.
The story focuses on themes of healing, second chances, and the importance of community support, with Dana Sue’s passion for food and her restaurant serving as the backdrop for her journey toward rediscovering happiness and balance.
Lumi Santana is a talented chef with a unique problem: she can taste the emotions of the person who cooked a dish. After a career setback, she takes a job working for Julien Dax, a stoic and ambitious chef whose food, surprisingly, has no emotional flavor.
This novel blends romance with culinary arts, exploring themes of vulnerability, cultural heritage, and the ways food and love can heal past trauma and forge powerful connections.
This young adult novel follows Anya, who moves from Poland to Liverpool with her family and finds herself navigating the challenges of a new culture and school. Missing home, she finds solace in baking the traditional cakes her grandmother taught her to make.
The story explores themes of identity, friendship, and belonging, showing how sharing her passion for baking helps Anya overcome loneliness and build new friendships.
After her husband’s sudden death, Angelina finds herself alone and in debt. To make ends meet, she begins cooking delicious, comforting meals for a group of local bachelors.
Through the shared joy of food, this heartwarming novel explores themes of grief, community, and personal reinvention, highlighting how kindness and culinary skill can help rebuild a life and foster unexpected friendships.
Set in modern-day Rwanda, this novel centers on Angel Tungaraza, a Tanzanian expatriate who runs a successful cake-baking business from her home. As she takes orders for birthdays, weddings, and baptisms, her clients share their stories of hardship, love, and survival in a post-genocide society.
The cakes become a medium for connection, exploring themes of resilience, community, and the healing power of shared celebration.
Set in the post-World War II coal-mining town of Bakerton, Pennsylvania, this novel chronicles the lives of the five Novak children as they navigate ambition, love, and loss.
While the title refers to the town's name, the story delves into the family's struggles and dreams against the backdrop of a declining industrial America, exploring themes of family loyalty, community, and the elusive nature of the American Dream.
In this whimsical middle-grade novel, Rosemary Bliss discovers that her family belongs to a long line of magical bakers who infuse their desserts with extraordinary powers.
When her parents are called away, Rose and her siblings must protect the secret family Cookery Booke from a mysterious stranger, exploring themes of responsibility, family secrets, and the true meaning of magic in a tale filled with enchanted muffins and love-potion cookies.
This novel delves into the competitive and passionate world of the restaurant industry through the story of two brothers, Leo and Britt, who co-own a successful restaurant. When their estranged, genius-chef brother, Harry, returns to open a rival establishment, family tensions and professional jealousies flare.
The narrative explores the complex dynamics of sibling rivalry, ambition, and the deep connection between food, family, and identity.
After her 31-year marriage abruptly ends, Wynter Morrison moves to Seattle and finds solace and a new sense of self while working at a local bakery. Learning the meticulous art of bread-making becomes a therapeutic process, helping her knead her way through grief and uncertainty.
The novel is a story of resilience and self-discovery, emphasizing how a craft like baking can provide structure, purpose, and a path to a new life.
In this cozy mystery, Katie Lightfoot moves to Savannah, Georgia, to work in her aunt’s bakery, only to discover she comes from a family of witches and that their baked goods contain a hint of magic.
When a local is murdered and her new friend is accused, Katie must use her burgeoning magical abilities and culinary intuition to solve the crime, blending themes of mystery, magic, and the sweet comforts of a magical bakery.
Rock star Wren Davis returns to her hometown to open a bakery, seeking a quieter life after the chaos of touring. Her past, however, isn't far behind, especially when she reconnects with her former flame, the town sheriff.
This romance explores themes of second chances, healing from past trauma, and the courage to build a new life, all centered around the comforting and creative outlet of Wren’s new bakery.
When the mysterious Vianne Rocher arrives in a small, traditional French village and opens a chocolate shop during Lent, she challenges the town's rigid piety with her delectable, almost magical confections.
Her shop becomes a sanctuary for outcasts and a catalyst for change, as the novel explores themes of tolerance, temptation, and the liberating joy of simple pleasures against the forces of religious austerity.
Helen McNeil, a young veterinarian in a small rural town, navigates the ups and downs of life, friendship, and a complicated new romance. Her approach to life is unpretentious and often involves indulging in simple comforts, like eating chocolate cake for breakfast.
The novel is a warm and humorous exploration of finding love and happiness in unexpected places, with food serving as a symbol of comfort and joy amidst life's chaos.
In this festive installment of the series, Polly Waterford’s life at her Cornish bakery is busier than ever as the holidays approach. While she and her partner Huckle navigate their relationship, the entire village of Mount Polbearne faces new challenges that test their community spirit.
The novel emphasizes the warmth of friendship, the joy of holiday baking, and the importance of coming together during difficult times.
Fay Merryweather, owner of the Cake Shop in the Garden, is juggling single motherhood and her thriving business during the frantic Christmas season. When a handsome new man enters her life, she must balance the demands of her family, her bakery, and a potential new romance.
The novel is a festive and heartwarming story about love, family, and the magic of the holiday season, filled with delicious descriptions of Christmas cakes and treats.
Augusta "Gus" Simpson, a beloved cooking show host, finds her career on the line when network executives try to give her show a modern, and unwelcome, makeover. As she fights to preserve her culinary vision, Gus also navigates complex family relationships and finds unexpected support from her new co-hosts.
This novel celebrates the power of food to connect people, heal wounds, and reinforce the importance of authenticity.
Georgie Hart, a sales assistant at a historic department store, loves her job and her friends, but her life is turned upside down when the store is threatened with closure. She and her colleagues rally to save it, finding romance and new opportunities along the way.
Georgie's side passion for baking cupcakes provides a sweet motif throughout this story of friendship, community, and fighting for what you love.
In this cozy mystery, best friends and bakery owners Jake Tiptree and Ellie White find themselves at the center of a murder investigation when a famously harsh food critic dies after eating their chocolate cherry cheesecake.
To clear their names and save their bakery's reputation, they must sift through a list of suspects in their small Maine town, blending a suspenseful plot with the comforting world of a local bake shop.
Teenager Emma is spending her summer camping outside a new donut shop for a grand opening prize, but the experience becomes a journey of self-discovery. As she grapples with her parents' role as leaders in their evangelical church and her own questions about faith and identity, the donut shop becomes a backdrop for her coming-of-age.
The novel explores themes of belief, friendship, and finding your own path, even when it’s scary.
When Ruth Hopson’s perfectly ordered life falls apart—her husband loses his job, her daughter moves back home, and her father has a stroke—she turns to the one thing she can control: baking cakes. What starts as a coping mechanism soon becomes a source of income and a way to bring her fractured family together.
Eat Cake is a charming and humorous novel about resilience and the therapeutic power of a whisk and a mixing bowl.
A simple gift of Amish friendship bread starter ripples through a small Illinois town, connecting a diverse group of women who are each facing their own private struggles. As the bread is passed from person to person, it fosters new friendships and helps heal old wounds.
This novel is a touching tribute to the power of small acts of kindness and the way sharing food can build a strong, supportive community.
After discovering her husband's infidelity, Indira Aguilar pours her pain and passion into her dream of becoming a successful pastry chef. As she navigates heartbreak and starts over, she finds that her talent for baking is not only a career path but also a source of healing and empowerment.
This novel explores themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the bittersweet journey of rebuilding a life, one delicious creation at a time.
This imaginative fantasy novel tells the origin story of the Queen of Hearts. Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, Cath was a young woman who dreamed of opening a bakery with her best friend. But societal pressures, a secret romance with the court joker, and a cruel twist of fate set her on a much darker path.
The novel explores themes of thwarted ambition and how a broken heart can curdle the sweetest of dreams.
Ramona Gallagher, the owner of an artisan bakery, has her life turned upside down when her estranged daughter drops off a surly teenage granddaughter Ramona never knew she had. While struggling to connect with the girl and keep her bakery afloat, Ramona must confront her past.
The novel is a rich story about family, forgiveness, and the healing power of kneading dough and sharing food.
This novel tells the life story of Eva Thorvald, a culinary prodigy with a "once-in-a-generation" palate, through a series of interconnected chapters centered on a specific dish or ingredient. From Midwestern church potlucks to the world of exclusive pop-up dinners, Eva's journey is shaped by the flavors of her life.
While encompassing all cuisine, many of the book's most memorable moments revolve around iconic baked goods and desserts that define both character and place.
Set in early 20th-century Mexico, this classic work of magical realism tells the story of Tita, who is forbidden by family tradition from marrying her true love. Forced to channel her passion and sorrow into her cooking, Tita discovers that her emotions are magically infused into the food she prepares, affecting all who eat it.
The kitchen, and the preparation of both savory and sweet dishes, becomes the primary outlet for her love, rage, and desire.
Reeling from a failed business and relationship, Polly Waterford escapes to a desolate seaside town in Cornwall. In a tiny, neglected apartment, she rediscovers her passion for baking bread. Her aromatic loaves soon win over the quirky locals and revive the struggling community, giving Polly a new sense of purpose and a chance at love.
This is a heartwarming story about resilience and the restorative power of a simple loaf of bread.
After her estranged mother’s death, Sophie is shocked to learn she has inherited a small French bakery in her Massachusetts hometown. Overwhelmed by grief and responsibility, she considers selling, but the bakery and its loyal customers begin to draw her in, forcing her to confront family secrets and her own identity.
The novel is a gentle exploration of loss, community, and the way a place can hold the key to understanding one's past.
Anna Trent, recovering from a factory accident, takes a job in a high-end chocolate shop in Paris to escape her life in England. Under the tutelage of a cantankerous but brilliant chocolatier, she learns the delicate art of chocolate making while navigating a new city and a budding romance.
The story is a sweet and charming tale of personal growth, friendship, and the enchanting power of Parisian patisserie.
After being unceremoniously fired from her office job, Issy Randall decides to turn her lifelong passion for baking into a career by opening a cupcake café. With the help of her friends and a handsome local bank manager, she pours all her savings and her heart into the new venture.
This novel is a delightful story about pursuing your dreams, the challenges of small business ownership, and the simple joy of a perfect cupcake.
Anna Kate has returned to her late grandmother's hometown in Alabama to settle her estate, which includes a café famous for its "blackbird pie" that supposedly grants wishes. As Anna Kate uncovers long-buried family secrets, she must decide whether to stay and run the magical café or return to her life.
The novel weaves magical realism with themes of grief, forgiveness, and the power of food to connect a community.
In this delightful memoir, Amy Thomas recounts her year-long adventure in Paris after leaving her life in New York City. She explores the city through its patisseries, chocolatiers, and boulangeries, comparing the treats of her new home with those of her old one.
The book is a love letter to both cities, filled with mouthwatering descriptions of macarons, eclairs, and croissants, and reflections on finding your place in the world.
Ella Mae LeFaye returns to her Georgia hometown to open The Charmed Pie Shoppe, where she discovers her pies have a magical side effect: they can influence the emotions of those who eat them. When a local is murdered, Ella Mae must use her unique baking talents to help solve the crime.
This cozy mystery combines Southern charm with a touch of magic, centered on the comforting power of a perfectly baked pie.
This modern retelling of the Austen classic centers on Dr. Trisha Raje, a brilliant neurosurgeon from a wealthy Indian-American family, and DJ Caine, a talented chef hired to cook for her family. Their initial encounters are fraught with misunderstandings and clashing egos, but they are slowly drawn together.
The world of fine dining and DJ's passion for cooking provide a rich backdrop for this story about family, class, and second chances.
Alice Hale, a reluctant new housewife, discovers an old cookbook in her suburban home that belonged to the previous owner, 1950s housewife Nellie Murdoch. As Alice tries Nellie’s recipes, she finds notes and secrets that reveal a much darker side to Nellie’s seemingly perfect life, forcing Alice to question her own marriage and choices.
The cookbook and the act of cooking and baking serve as the link between two women's lives across generations.
Zoe Harper, a talented but unknown cook, enters a televised baking competition in the hopes of winning the prize money to open her own deli. She must contend with a ruthless competitor and a charming but distracting judge.
The novel is a lighthearted romance that explores themes of ambition, friendship, and romance against the backdrop of a high-stakes baking show.
In this clever "Persuasion" retelling, chef Ashna Raje is struggling to save her late father's failing restaurant. She reluctantly agrees to star in a reality cooking show, only to be paired with her first love, Rico Silva, now a world-famous soccer star. As they compete, old wounds and long-buried feelings resurface.
The novel is a moving story about family legacy, cultural identity, and the healing power of a second chance, all framed by the culinary world.
The story of Rosalia, a talented pastry chef, unfolds between her traditional Sicilian village and the fast-paced world of New York City. Her journey is marked by love, ambition, and the struggle to honor her family's legacy while forging her own path.
Rosalia’s exquisite pastries are a constant thread in this narrative about cultural heritage, family ties, and the bittersweet nature of pursuing one's dreams.
Seeking an escape from her predictable life, Rosie Lewis buys a vintage campervan and converts it into a traveling tea and cake shop. As she journeys through the English countryside, serving scones and building new friendships, she discovers a new sense of freedom and purpose.
This is a charming story about self-discovery, adventure, and the simple pleasure of sharing a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
When pastry chef Charlie Garrett gets a chance to work at a top restaurant in New York City, she leaves her life in Iowa behind for the cutthroat culinary world. Navigating professional rivalries and a complicated new romance, Charlie must decide what success really means to her.
The novel is a witty and realistic look at the pressures of ambition and the challenge of staying true to oneself.
Pastry chef Lily Redman returns to her Cornish hometown to regroup after a professional setback. There she meets Kenan, a U.S. Navy sailor on leave who is exploring his own Cornish roots.
Set against the charming backdrop of a seaside village, this romance explores themes of family, second chances, and the healing power of both sweet treats and new love.
In this classic Christmas novel, friends Sugar and Spice (Susan and Mary) navigate romance and family drama during the holiday season. Susan, a baker, finds her orderly life disrupted by a new man, while Mary struggles with her relationship with her estranged father.
The story is a warm, festive tale about friendship, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal.
This anthology features three interconnected romance novellas set in a small Vermont town during its annual holiday cookie swap. Three women find unexpected love while participating in the festive baking tradition. The stories celebrate community, friendship, and the sweet magic of finding romance during the Christmas season.
Josey Cirrini lives a quiet, controlled life, secretly indulging in sweets to cope with her overbearing mother. Her world is turned upside down when she finds a mysterious woman hiding in her closet who has a magical connection to candy.
This whimsical novel explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and breaking free from expectations, all wrapped in the sweet magic of magical confections.
Baker Leilani Trusdale moves to the tiny Sugarberry Island to open a cupcake shop, hoping for a sweeter, simpler life. She soon finds herself enmeshed in the lives of the island’s quirky residents and drawn to a handsome local. This is a charming romance about new beginnings, community, and the comforting power of cupcakes.
In the sequel to Little Beach Street Bakery, Polly’s bakery is thriving, but a storm threatens her home and a new arrival in town complicates her relationship with Huckle. Polly must rely on her resilience and the strength of her community to weather the challenges.
The novel continues to celebrate the comforting ritual of bread-making and the enduring bonds of friendship.
After a personal tragedy, Daisy McCrae returns to her family's apple orchard in Virginia, a place filled with memories of her grandmother's famous baked goods. While reconnecting with her past, she uncovers family secrets that change her understanding of her heritage.
The story explores themes of grief, forgiveness, and the way food and family recipes connect us to our roots.
After a career-ending mistake, big-city event planner Margot Cary is forced to move to her estranged family's hometown in rural Georgia. While working at the local funeral home, she clashes with the quirky townsfolk, including a handsome elementary school principal.
This humorous novel is about finding yourself where you least expect it, with Southern charm and comfort food playing a central role.
Hope McKenna-Smith is struggling to keep her family's Cape Cod bakery afloat when her grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, begins to share fragmented memories of her childhood in Paris during World War II. Hope travels to France to uncover the truth about her family's past, discovering a story of love, loss, and incredible bravery.
The bakery and its cherished recipes serve as the anchor to this moving, multi-generational story.
Rosie Hopkins leaves her life as a paramedic in London to care for her elderly great-aunt and her charming but failing sweetshop in a small country village. As Rosie works to revive the shop, she rediscovers a passion for life and finds unexpected romance.
The story is a heartwarming tribute to nostalgia, community, and the simple, sweet joys of life.
Five amateur bakers are brought together for a high-profile baking competition, each with their own secret reason for competing. As the pressure mounts, their lives and insecurities are revealed.
The novel contrasts the sweet, precise world of baking with the messy realities of life, exploring themes of motherhood, ambition, and the desire for perfection.
Estranged sisters Amy and Linnie must set aside their differences to compete in a national baking competition in honor of their late grandmother. As they work together, they are forced to confront their past and rebuild their relationship.
The novel is a story of sisterhood, forgiveness, and second chances, filled with mouthwatering descriptions of competitive baking.
In this Amish romance, Christiana Kurtz is torn between her duty to her family's bake shop and her desire for a different life. When she falls for a man who plans to leave the community, she must make a difficult choice about her future.
The novel explores themes of faith, family loyalty, and the struggle to balance personal dreams with cultural tradition, all set in the warm, fragrant world of an Amish bakery.
This dual-timeline historical novel weaves the story of Elsie, a young German woman in 1945 who must make impossible choices to protect her family's bakery during the final days of WWII, with that of Reba, a modern-day journalist in Texas who is interviewing the elderly Elsie.
The bakery is the central setting for a story of moral courage, resilience, and the long-lasting impact of wartime secrets.
In a Nazi-occupied town in Normandy, a young baker named Emma uses her skills to keep her community alive. By day, she bakes bread for the German occupiers, but by night, she uses smuggled ingredients to bake for her starving neighbors, becoming a quiet hero of the resistance.
This novel is a powerful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the way small acts of defiance can provide hope in the darkest of times.
Sixteen-year-old Amelie Day is a passionate baker who dreams of winning the UK's teen baking competition. She is also living with cystic fibrosis, a reality she tries to keep hidden from the contest's producers and her competitors.
This poignant young adult novel explores themes of determination, friendship, and the courage it takes to pursue a dream in the face of immense challenges.
Fay Merryweather runs a charming cake shop from her garden shed, providing a sweet retreat for her community. While juggling her business, single motherhood, and a complicated love life, Fay must find the recipe for her own happiness. This is a warm and inviting novel about love, family, and the courage to chase your dreams.
Claire "Neely" Davis returns to her Ohio hometown to open a bakery and discovers she has a unique gift: she can divine a person’s emotions and memories from their favorite dessert flavors. She uses this magical ability to bake cakes that help her clients confront their pasts and find healing.
The novel blends a touch of magic with the comforting art of baking, exploring the deep connections between food, memory, and emotion.
Every year, a group of women gathers for their annual Christmas cookie exchange, a tradition that has sustained their friendship for years. At one gathering, they decide to share not just their cookies, but the stories behind them, revealing their deepest secrets, sorrows, and joys.
This novel celebrates the strength of female friendship and the power of holiday traditions to provide comfort and connection.
After a disastrous fire at a Boston club, pastry chef Olivia Rawlings escapes to a small town in Vermont, where she takes a job at a local inn. She finds herself drawn into the town's quirky community and an annual apple pie contest.
This is a charming novel about second chances, finding a sense of belonging, and the comforting, restorative power of baking.
Lou Johnson, the owner of a struggling French restaurant in Milwaukee, is devastated by a scathing review from a notoriously harsh food critic. Unbeknownst to her, she soon meets and begins to fall for a charming Englishman named Al—who is secretly the critic who panned her restaurant.
The novel is a love letter to Milwaukee’s food scene and a sweet story about second chances and forgiveness.
Three very different women—a single mom, a recent divorcée, and a young widow—unite to open a cupcake bakery in their small town. As they navigate the challenges of a new business and their own personal struggles, they form a powerful friendship.
The novel is an uplifting story about empowerment, teamwork, and the courage it takes to start a new chapter in life.
When Penny's parents separate, she and her mom move to a small town to open a cupcake shop. Penny must navigate a new school, make new friends, and come to terms with her family's new reality.
This coming-of-age story thoughtfully explores the challenges of adolescence, resilience, and finding your own place in the world, with the sweet backdrop of a cupcake bakery.
In this fantasy novel, Elara is a baker with a secret: she can bake feelings and memories into her creations. When her gift attracts the attention of the dangerous king, she is forced to bake for the royal court, where she becomes entangled in political intrigue and a forbidden romance.
The story weaves magic and baking into a tale of power, love, and sacrifice.
Portia Cuthcart moves to Manhattan and decides to reopen her grandmother's legendary restaurant, The Glass Kitchen. She soon discovers she has inherited her family’s magical gift of intuition through food, allowing her to cook meals that perfectly suit a person’s needs.
The novel is a whimsical story of self-discovery, romance, and the magical connections forged through food.
Anke, a political prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp, is chosen for a special assignment due to her training as a midwife. She is sent to serve a high-profile patient, and her past as a baker’s daughter becomes a surprising asset, allowing her to use her knowledge of food and baking to navigate her dangerous new reality.
The novel is a gripping work of historical fiction about survival and moral courage.
After selling her successful Brooklyn bakery, Parker Powell returns to her small hometown for a much-needed break. She finds herself drawn into the town’s life and a slow-burn romance with a handsome local, forcing her to reconsider what she wants for her future.
The novel is a heartwarming story about finding yourself, love, and community when you go back to your roots.
Nora, the owner of a small-town diner, is content with her quiet life until she unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money—with the condition that she must share it with her estranged, free-spirited sister.
The diner and Nora's love of simple, good food are central to this story about sisterhood, community, and the courage to embrace change later in life.
Roxanne inherits her late mother's collection of cookbooks and impulsively decides to open a bakery in her small Yorkshire village. As she finds her footing as a baker and business owner, she also begins to heal from past grief and opens her heart to new possibilities.
The novel is a story about the comforting power of tradition and the transformative joy of baking.
A London publicist, Kate, travels to Copenhagen on assignment to learn about hygge, the Danish art of cozy living. She finds herself charmed by the city, its people, and a local café owner.
The warm, inviting atmosphere of the café, with its delicious coffee and pastries, becomes the heart of this story about finding happiness, love, and a better way of life.
Nina, a shy girl from a small English town, wins a spot in a prestigious patisserie course in Paris. As she learns the art of French baking, she gains confidence, makes new friends, and finds romance. The novel is a charming escape, filled with delectable descriptions of pastries and a love letter to the magic of Paris.
This sequel to The Cake Therapist continues the story of Neely, a baker with the psychic ability to taste emotions in food. When a new relationship and family secrets challenge her, Neely must rely on her unique gift and her love of baking to navigate her complicated life and help those around her heal.
On her ninth birthday, Rose Edelstein bites into her mother’s homemade lemon cake and discovers she has a magical ability: she can taste the emotions of the person who prepared her food. This gift reveals the hidden sadness and secrets within her family.
The novel is a poignant and unique exploration of family dynamics, emotional insight, and the complicated flavors of love.
After her life in New York City falls apart, Sam Mullins returns to her family's orchard and bakery in northern Michigan. Reconnecting with her grandmother, she rediscovers a collection of family recipe cards that hold the stories of her ancestors.
The novel is a touching story about heritage, family, and the way baking connects generations and heals the heart.
A group of strangers gathers for a weekly cooking class at a restaurant run by the wise and intuitive chef, Lillian. Each chapter focuses on a different student and a specific ingredient, revealing how the act of cooking and savoring food helps them navigate their personal struggles with love, loss, and longing.
The class becomes a place of connection, healing, and sensory awakening.
Rachel Monroe has a secret gift: she can make wishes come true. To escape the chaos her power causes, she moves to a small town called Nowhere, where she meets a woman who bakes secrets into pies.
This whimsical novel explores themes of love, acceptance, and embracing one's true self, all set against a backdrop of magical pies and heartfelt wishes.
Single mom Molly Hagan is trying to rebuild her life when she lands a copywriting job at a trendy New York City bakery. She finds herself entangled in the lives of the bakery's charismatic owners and a potential new romance. The novel is a witty and charming story about second chances, motherhood, and reinvention in the city that never sleeps.
In this installment of the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series, best friends and business partners Mel and Angie head to Las Vegas to open a new franchise of their cupcake shop. Their plans go awry when a murder occurs at their grand opening, forcing them to solve a crime to save their business and their reputations.
The novel is a fun blend of mystery, friendship, and cupcake-fueled antics.
Baker and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen is finally getting married, but her wedding plans get complicated when she agrees to be a celebrity judge on a televised baking competition. When a fellow judge is murdered on set, Hannah must juggle her nuptials with a homicide investigation.
This cozy mystery is filled with small-town charm, suspense, and, of course, delicious recipes.