Download or read book Candy Coated Murder written by Kathleen Suzette and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Pumpkin Hollow, Halloween is celebrated all year long. Mia Jordan has just moved home after being gone ten years, and when she discovers a neighbor has been murdered, it casts a shadow on the town's year-round Halloween theme. Can Mia find the killer and save the town's Halloween celebration before it's too late?

Download or read book Candy Cane Murder written by Joanne Fluke and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three holiday mysteries includes stories by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, and Leslie Meyer, and features fourteen Christmas recipes.

Download or read book Fudgy Christmas Murders written by Nancy Coco and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bundle of holiday novellas from Nancy Coco’s perennially popular Candy-Coated Mystery series set in Michigan’s Mackinac Island, where sleuth extraordinaire Allie McMurphy and her friends solve murders when she’s not whipping up fudgy delights. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS FUDGE This Christmas, event planner Jenn Christensen has come back to Mackinac Island to race for charity in the Santa Fun Run, rekindle her love for CSI tech Shane Carpenter, and indulge in her BFF Allie McMurphy’s fabulous fudge. But there’s one event she didn’t plan—chasing down a killer . . . DECK THE HALLS WITH FUDGE In the cozy warmth of their new home, newlywed seniors Frances and Douglas Devaney savor the picture-postcard snowy scenery through their kitchen window. But when they spy a horse-drawn sleigh dashing through the snow bearing a frozen stiff, they’ll have to track down a killer themselves, since Allie McMurphy is busy filling holiday orders for peppermint candy fudge! HAVING A FUDGY CHRISTMAS TIME Carol Tunisian is looking forward to finishing plans for the Mackinac Island Senior Center Christmas Ball. But when she arrives at the center, she finds the door jimmied open and a dead man inside. Rallying her troop of silver-haired sleuths—with some support from Allie McMurphy in between her batches of Christmas fudge—Carol sets out to discover which grinch tried to steal this Christmas! Includes mouth-watering recipes—and a preview excerpt from the next Candy-Coated mystery, Fudge and Murder, coming in April 2025! Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Exciting, compelling . . . intriguing . . . one of my favorite places to visit, especially when Allie makes fudge!” —Open Book Society “A delightfully tasty murder mystery.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews “A sweet series for cozy mystery readers.” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel Includes mouth-watering recipes!

Download or read book Candy Coated Conspiracy written by Kaz Delaney and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every family has secrets, especially the sweet ones… When talented baker Rosie Hart delivers cakes and cookies to her newest clients, The Sweet Treat candy store, she finds herself embroiled in yet another murder case. Will she ever catch a break? Her elderly clients, The Percival sisters, are shocked when their long-lost great nephew appears with no warning. The sisters have never met nor heard of the man, but he’s family so they accept him with open arms. He immediately begins to tear up his aunts’ home, so when he turns up dead, Rosie feels only a sense of relief. Until she realizes the police suspect the sisters. Rosie is as convinced of their innocence as she is of the deliciousness of her popular salted caramel cupcakes. But as the body count begins to rise and new secrets are unearthed, she begins to wonder if the sweet artisan candy makers are hiding more than their family recipes.

Download or read book Sugar Coated Murder written by Patti Benning and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll want a heaping helping of this sweet mystery!!Spring is in full swing in the small town of Maple Creek, Michigan, and Mother's Day is just days away. Moira Darling is looking forward to spending a relaxing weekend with her daughter, but her plans get thrown out the window when a body falls into their laps.At first assumed to be an accidental death, the clues begin to point toward something darker, when a mysterious message appears on the ruins of the old candy shop, warning Candice to leave town... or else. Moira will stop at nothing to protect her daughter, and launches her own investigation to keep Candice safe.

Download or read book Candy Slain Murder written by Maddie Day and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining series perfect for fans for Joanne Fluke that highlights delicious new recipes for you to try this holiday season! A merry Christmas mystery is the festive read you need this time of year… “The lavish food descriptions and appended recipes are the best parts.” —Kirkus Reviews Christmas cheer has sent the griddle into overdrive at Robbie Jordan’s popular country store and café. And this year, there’s a new seasonal special to feast on: murder… As December sweeps through South Lick, Indiana, Robbie’s life seems merry and bright like the string lights glistening around town. But strange happenings signal a bumpy ride into the holidays. First a man raises eyebrows at Pans ‘N Pancakes when he claiming to be the long-lost half-brother of Robbie’s assistant. Then a fire destroys the home of a controversial anesthesiologist, exposing skeletal remains in his attic. Helplessly intrigued, all Robbie wants for Christmas is to stop her winter wonderland from becoming a real nightmare. With a decades-old mystery taking shape, can she run as fast as she can in pursuit of a killer who’s harder to crack than a stale gingerbread man?

Download or read book Valentine Candy Murder written by Leslie Meier and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Valentine’s Day in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, but when it comes to foul play, Pennysaver reporter Lucy Stone can’t sugar-coat the truth . . . VALENTINE MURDER Lucy has barely arrived at her first library board meeting when the new librarian is found dead in the basement. The agitated group assumes Bitsy Howell was killed by an outsider—until Detective Lt. Horowitz announces that the killer is among them. Lucy knew that Bitsy rubbed some people the wrong way. But she has a hunch the murderous motives run a lot deeper. And as she snoops into the curious lifestyles and shocking secrets of Tinker’s Cove’s most solid citizens, what she finds is far from hearts and flowers . . . CHOCOLATE COVERED MURDER Despite the frigid winter temperatures, to boost the economy, Tinker’s Cove is launching a travel promotion for Valentine’s Day. Lucy is assigned a puff piece on upscale Chanticleer Chocolate—and its deliciously handsome owner. But there’s another tantalizing tart behind the counter—sultry store manager Tamzin Graves. Leaving a throng of jealous women in her wake, it’s almost no surprise when Tamzin turns up dead, her body covered in chocolate. And as Lucy closes in on the culprit, she may find herself locked in the clutches of a half-baked killer . . .

Download or read book Sugar Coated Sins written by Jessica Beck and published by Cozy Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donut Mystery #20, SUGAR COATED SINS, From New York Times Bestselling Author, Jessica Beck When a time capsule is accidentally unearthed on the town square, a murder confession is discovered, leading Suzanne, Grace, and Jake on a hunt through time for a killer who clearly isn’t finished yet. Praise for the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck “A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother and great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book.” —Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of Fatally Flaky

Download or read book Chocolate Covered Murder written by Leslie Meier and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman and the murder of a chocolate-store manager, Lucy Stone tries to track down a killer while navigating the craziness of the Tinker's Cove Valentine's Day tourist promotion.

Download or read book Oh Fudge written by Nancy Coco and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling author Life is always sweet in Allie McMurphy’s delectable fudge shop. But murder can make things unpleasantly sticky . . . A DEADLY CONFECTION After Allie inherited her family’s McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop, cousin Tori moved off to California in a bitter huff, and the two haven’t spoken since. So to have her cousin reappear on Mackinac Island without warning is a big surprise—but not as surprising as finding her standing over a dead woman impaled with a garden spade in the Mackinac Butterfly House. Butterflies may be free, but Tori won’t be for much longer—unless the cousins can bury the hatchet and work together to catch a killer who’s taken flight. Because when it comes to family, blood is thicker than fudge . . . Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.” —Barbara Allan “Beautiful Mackinac Island provides the setting for a puzzling series of crimes . . . plenty of plausible suspects and mouthwatering fudge recipes.” —Kirkus Reviews “I know I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Download or read book All Fudged Up written by Nancy Coco and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling author Welcome to the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop—where life is sweet, revenge is sweeter, and murder is here to to stay. . . You Can't Fudge An Alibi Allie McMurphy is up to her neck in renovations at the grand old hotel that's been in her family for generations. With its quaint Victorian charm—and world-famous fudge shop—the place is one of Mackinac Island's most beloved landmarks. Sure, every family has a skeleton or two in the closet. But Allie didn't expect to find an actual corpse inside hers, especially one Joe Jessup, who had a long-running feud with her dear departed grandfather. Which makes Allie the number-one suspect. Can she sniff out the culprit before another victim checks in? "A sweet treat with memorable characters, a charming locale, and satisfying mystery." —Barbara Allan, author of the Trash ‘n' Treasures mysteries

Download or read book Candy Coated Conspiracy written by Kaz Delaney and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two elderly candy makers are thrilled when their long-lost great nephew come into their lives - but is he who he says he is? His murder not only points to the ladies as his murderers but as Rosie Hart works to prove their innocence, what she discovers prompts the unraveling of several decades of deeply hidden town secrets.

Download or read book Candy Corn Murder written by Leslie Meier and published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2015 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the remains of her husband's friend Evan are found in a trunk opened by a catapulting pumpkin, Lucy Stone must invesigate to prove her husband innocent and find the real murderer.

Download or read book Candy Coated Secrets written by Cynthia Hickey and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A horn blares A crash Somebody screams When a carnival train crashes in front of Summer Meadows's house, she does what comes naturally - she acts without thinking and volunteers to lead an elephant to the fairground. The animal's trainer follows close behind but disappears when they reach their destination. When Summer goes looking for the trainer, she finds something altogether different - a woman hanging dead in the shower of one of the trailers. A carnival slew of mishap and misadventure ensue when Summer and her fiance, Ethan, set out to solve the murder and wind up in a fun house that is anything but.

Download or read book Candy coated Conspiracy written by Kaz Delaney and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When talented baker Rosie Hart delivers cakes and cookies to her newest clients, The Sweet Treat candy store, she finds herself embroiled in yet another murder case. Will she ever catch a break? Her elderly clients, The Percival sisters, are shocked when their long-lost great nephew appears with no warning. The sisters have never met nor heard of the man, but he's family so they accept him with open arms. He immediately begins to tear up his aunts' home, so when he turns up dead, Rosie feels only a sense of relief. Until she realizes the police suspect the sisters. Rosie is as convinced of their innocence as she is of the deliciousness of her popular salted caramel cupcakes. But as the body count begins to rise and new secrets are unearthed, she begins to wonder if the sweet artisan candy makers are hiding more than family recipes.

Download or read book Chocolate a la Murder written by Kirsten Weiss and published by misterio press. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maddie gets rattled by a candy-coated murder. It's Wine and Chocolate Days in San Benedetto, and paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski has sweet dreams about her new Magic of Chocolate exhibit. Her latest attraction is a haunted Mexican whisk called a molinillo that rattles if someone lies. When Maddie visits the town's new boutique chocolate shop, she finds one of the owners dead and covered in melted cocoa. Maddie's determined to catch the killer, and she soon uncovers deadly dealings in the world of artisan chocolate. But the deception surrounding those dealings are enough to make the molinillo rattle all night. Will Maddie have to temper her passion for sleuthing before a killer makes her fate a bittersweet one? If you love laugh-out-loud mysteries, witty heroines and wacky friends and family, and a touch of the paranormal, you’ll love Chocolate a'la Murder, book 4 in the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum series of novels. Get cozy and read this puzzling mystery today! Praise for the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mysteries: "Weiss' many quirky ongoing characters add charm and humor."—Kirkus Reviews "Well-drawn characters and tantalizing wine talk help balance the quirky aspects of this paranormal mystery."—Publishers Weekly "A delightful new series."—Library Journal (starred review) "A quirky murder mystery with plenty of small town charm."—ForeWord Reviews "Humor, hints of romance, and twists and turns galore elevate this cozy."—Publishers Weekly "A clever combination of characters."—Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Here Comes the Fudge written by Nancy Coco and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling author Fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy never expected her maid of honor duties to include clearing the groom of murder . . . THE BODY OF A CRIME It’s late spring on picturesque Mackinac Island, Michigan. Allie is prepping her Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop for the start of the tourist season and her best friend Jenn’s wedding. But when Jenn’s fiancé Shane, a crime scene investigator on the island, misses a dinner date, the two friends go looking for him. Led by Allie’s bichonpoo Mal into an alley, they come upon Shane standing over a body with a bloody knife in his hand. Shane won’t say what’s happened, just tells them to call 911. As the CSI is taken into custody by his colleagues, including Allie’s beau Rex Manning, the fudge maker vows to prove her friend’s fiancé is not a killer—before the ceremony turns into a jailhouse wedding . . . Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “An easy romantic read complete with fudge recipes that make it even sweeter.” —Kirkus Reviews “Full of disguises, danger, and one determined amateur sleuth.” —Fresh Fiction “A fun and fast-paced cozy mystery.” —Criminal Element Help support pet adoption—see details inside.