About the book Snappy dialogue, a well-drawn supporting cast and an irresistible canine companion all add delicious flavor. Gulp this book down or savor it, but 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 setting, the acclaimed author introduces Maddy Montgomery, a 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 wedding, it’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 late, great-aunt Octavia’s house in New Bison, Michigan, for a year, running her bakery and caring for a 250-pound English mastiff named Baby.
Maddy doesn’t bake, and her Louboutins aren’t made for walking giant dogs around Lake Michigan, but the locals are friendly and the scenery is beautiful. With help from her aunt’s loyal friends, aka the Baker Street Irregulars, Maddy feels ready to tackle any challenge, including Octavia’s award-winning cake recipes. That is, until New Bison’s mayor is fatally stabbed, and Maddy’s fingerprints are found on the knife . . .
Something strange is going on in New Bison. It seems Aunt Octavia had her suspicions, too. 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 mystery, filled with surprising twists, suspicious 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 Wesley, author of A Fatal Glow
And I thought . . .
I recently began listening to Audio books on You Tube.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed Valerie Burns Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder.
From the first line I was hooked.
Madison the main character made you giggle and laugh.
Madilene starts out as a priviledged and a bit entitled 'Rich Girl'. I pictured The Legally Blond movie which in itself is a hoot because Madison is a woman of color.
The story moved fast and I didn't have time 'Not to like' Madison.
One thing I did like was the plot. It was refreshing that the main character wasn't broke amd in desperate need of the inheritance she just received.
What Madison did need was to 'find' herself.
And she did as she learned to Bake and Manage her new business left to her by her Great Aunt Octavia.
She used her hobby talent in Social Media to grow her new business after a murder and fire in her bakery almost caused the Bakery to close. I was inspired not only with Madison' Savvy but also the Savvy of Aunt Octavia.
She knew something was amiss and left clues for Monica.
I enjoyed all the sub characters. Giving a bit of a spoiler but I am glad the Author let Madison and Michael the vet get together and not string us along with an on again off again relationship through several books.
I am looking forward to reading the remaining books in the series.
I am waiting to see what trouble Madison manages to get into and out of.
And I am curious if the priest who was in the first scene plays into any future story lines.
And if the Admiral Madisons father joins the cast.
I have to give 5 stars.
My review will appear on Good Reads.
I am unable to post on Amazon.
I will feature also on FB and Instagram.
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