Murder Is a Piece of Cake, Valerie Burns
Murder Is a Piece of Cake, Valerie Burns
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Murder Is a Piece of Cake

Author: Valerie Burns

Narrator: Jasmin Walker

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/27/2023


Synopsis

Perfect for readers craving the cozies of Joanne Fluke and Ellery Adams, the acclaimed Agatha award-nominated author returns to her charming small-town culinary cozy series featuring a social media expert turned bakery owner and sleuth.

“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.” —New York Times Book Review on Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder

With small town New Bison’s Spring Festival just around the corner, the pressure is on Maddy to continue her late great-aunt Octavia’s legacy. That means scoring the top prize and transforming Baby Cakes into Southwest Michigan’s must-visit bakery, even though her inexperience in the kitchen brings nightmares of humiliating tagged photos and scathing reviews.

There’s another reason for lost beauty sleep. A second bakery is opening in town under the ownership of CJ Davenport, a shrewd investor with a reputation for sabotaging anyone who gets in his way. And savvy, flashy Maddy tops his list. It’s a sticky spot to be in—more so when Davenport turns up dead with a Baby Cakes’s knife stuck in his back.

Maddy’s whole life just went from #thriving to barely surviving. Now, supported by the crafty Baker Street Irregulars and her new boyfriend, she must find the courage to face off against a killer who could very well get her name trending for the first and last time . . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wobilba on July 11, 2023

This was an okay read for me. As entertaining as all the murders and mysteries were, it just didn’t hit for me like book one did. I think this was an unnecessary follow up to book which would’ve probably been better had it had a new MC like April. This still being in Maddy’s pov felt like a very lon......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 11, 2023

Murder is a Piece of Cake is even better then the first book, which amazed me. Maddy is such a great character, there's something about her character that just makes me smile. Maddy can't believe she's found herself in the middle of another murder investigation and this time one of her employees is th......more

Goodreads review by Rae on December 06, 2023

It's OK easy read skimmed it really.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on July 04, 2023

Oh baby! Murder is A Piece of Cake is just the coziest of cozies with lots of heart, humor, excitement, murder and oh, deliciousness! In book two of this adorable series, we find social media influencer, Maddy, now the owner of a bakery called Baby Cakes named after her late Aunt Octavia’s very large......more

Goodreads review by Lois on January 01, 2025

2024 Reread: This was delightful and I'm glad I reread this before book 3. Original 2023 Review: This was delightful! I'm looking forward to a visit from her Dad next book!......more