A charming cozy mystery from an Agatha Award–winning and USA Today bestselling author! When Swissmen Sweets owner Bailey King plans a baby shower for her assistant Emily, a stranger in attendance claims to know something she shouldn’t — and turns up dead later that night. But can Bailey prove Emily’s family had nothing to do with it?featured on BookBub on May 04, 2021
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Murder always leaves a sour taste . . . Although baby showers aren’t an Amish tradition, Bailey King wants to celebrate Emily Keim’s forthcoming bundle of joy. It’s the least she can do for her hardworking assistant at Swissmen Sweets, especially with Emily being estranged from her siblings. Everyone in Harvest, Ohio has gathered at the town gazebo—decked out in lemon-themed décor to add some of Emily’s favorite flavor to the festivities—including Juliet Brook, Jethro the Pig, and in a last-minute invite, Emily’s sister Esther Esh. But Esther isn’t the only surprise guest. A mysterious Amish woman confronts Emily claiming to know about her secret shame—the child she had as a teenager who was given up for adoption. The stranger vanishes before Bailey could find out who she was and if she knew what happened to Emily’s first baby. Later that evening, the woman reappears—dead in Esh Family Pretzels, with a threatening letter written by Esther found on her body. Emily knows her sister is not a murderer and convinces Bailey to help clear Esther’s name and put the squeeze on the real killer . . . Recipe Included!
Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies “As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.” —USA Today “Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.” —RT Book Reviews “Reading the book is a visit to a town that feels like home.” —Kings River Life
My Review:
Such a fun cozy mystery! The mystery itself was not easy to solve, and the author did a good job of pacing the story to keep building interest all along the storyline. If you’ve been reading this series, you’ll love this story and reading more about your favorite characters. Bailey King is in top form as an amateur detective and her candy recipes will have you craving chocolate. There’s an adorable little girl in this story, and Jethro the Pig makes a lovable appearance. It’s another interesting visit to Harvest, Ohio, and I love the Amish/English communities more with every book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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Thank you for sharing this awesome book with us. I really enjoyed reading it. Ruby