Rough and Crumble, Emma Ainsley
Rough and Crumble, Emma Ainsley
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Rough and Crumble

Author: Emma Ainsley

Narrator: Rebecca Gibel

Unabridged: 2 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023


Synopsis

Looks can be deceiving … when an accident is actually a murder.Amateur sleuth and proud owner of Dogwood Donuts, Maggie Sharpe, was gearing up for the holidays and having just another normal day in charming southern Missouri, when an unfortunate accident occurred in front of her shop in the wee hours of the morning. When a bus full of elderly potential witnesses on their way to a Christmas event puts out a distress call, Maggie feels obligated to find some answers.She discovers that what she thought was an accident was actually a murder, which makes things anything but jolly in Dogwood Mountain. Maggie dives right into investigating the strange event and just when she’s certain that she’s found all the answers she’d been looking for, information is uncovered that might just lead back to someone whom she’s invited into her life and her shop.Dealing with a crime that hits way too close to home, especially during the holidays, wasn’t at all what Maggie had expected, but she’s determined to see it through so that she can enjoy the season and get back to making her Brownie Crumble donuts.Will she solve the crime and save the day before it’s too late? Find out in this delicious holiday Cozy Mystery!

About Emma Ainsley

Author Emma Ainsley’s first series—Raised and Glazed Cozy Mysteries—is quite popular and has been read by fans around the world. She pens her delectable books from her cozy office in Vermont when she’s not curled up with a new novel or cheering on her local hockey team. Emma’s son and daughter are grown and she has three adorable grandkids, but they live far enough away that she’s actually considering acquiring her first pet. Winter is Emma’s favorite season, and she has a rather unusual hobby—she loves milkshakes and will travel to different locales to try new flavors! The Raised and Glazed series is just the start for Emma’s writing career—readers can look forward to many more books to come.

About Rebecca Gibel

Rebecca Gibel is an award-winning stage, television, and voice actress, who has narrated over fifty audiobooks in a wide variety of genres. She has worked across the country at theaters such as Trinity Rep, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Intiman Theatre, and the Arden Theatre Company. She holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on December 11, 2024

These are cute but you can only have so many dead bodies in one small town before the books start getting repetitive.......more

Goodreads review by Anne G. Kasaba on December 18, 2021

This is a relatively new series and this book is a great addition. The writing is excellent and the storyline held my interest. The characters are fun to visit with and include two good hearted but strong women, a competent but shy police chief, and the requisite old curmudgeon with lots of snark. J......more

Goodreads review by Cheri on December 07, 2021

sweets murder and friendship It’s another busy day in Dogwood Mountain donut shop as a tourist bus hits a pickup in the early morning at the shop. A body is found in the truck … Maggie and Ruby are looking to hire a new employee and Myra appears with a shaky appearance but kind heart . The ladies emb......more

Goodreads review by Brenda on June 24, 2023

Unknown Culprit When an accident is actually a murder. Amateur sleuth and proud owner of Dogwood Donuts, Maggie Sharpe, was gearing up for the holidays and having just another normal day in charming southern Missouri, when an unfortunate accident occurred in front of her shop in the wee hours of the m......more

Goodreads review by Kav on December 26, 2023

I'm quite charmed by this series of novella length books. Listened to the first three in one day and I would advise reading the books in order as there are a few spoilers re. the various mysteries in subsequent books. Plus there's friendship building and the donut shop shenanigans that develop with......more