Showing posts with label Bakery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bakery. Show all posts

Monday, December 11, 2023

Christmas Caramel Murder by Joanne Fluke

 

Christmas Caramel Murder by Joanne Fluke - 210 pages    


The holidays have arrived, and Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say “Bah, humbug!” a Santa-sized sackful of trouble ensues. Like the fact that Lisa’s husband will be playing Mr. Claus to his ex-girlfriend Phyllis Bates’ Mrs. Claus. Or that before the curtains even go up Phyllis is found dead in the snow—wearing a costume that the real Mrs. Claus would put on the naughty list. Soon after the suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, while a merry murderer remains on the loose. With clues even harder to find, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays . . .


This is my first cozy mystery book since I decided to read something out of my normal genre of horror/thriller.  This book was ok; it's like a Hallmark murder mystery, I can see why some like them.  In addition to the mystery the book includes several delicious sounding recipes for sweets.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs

 Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs, 354 pages


I am a fan of Susan Wiggs and I was waiting with eager anticipation for this one as it has been awhile since she had released anything.  I must say I was disappointed.  I did not think the plot line was very feasible..it didn't really keep my interest like her books usually do.  Maybe she was just out of practice!

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage by Shirley Jump



The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage by Shirley Jump -- 368 pages


This book was so-so for me. It is a sweet story that encourages the reader to see that sometimes an internal change is needed for outside circumstances to improve. I would give this author another try, but if the next one isn't better, I probably wouldn't read a third book.  

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Vanity Fare: A Novel of Lattes, Literature, and Love by Megan Caldwell

Vanity Fare: A Novel of Lattes, Literature, and Love
By Megan Caldwell
416 Pages

A charming novel about a 40 year old Brooklyn mother, recently divorced, who starts copy writing for a bakery, discovers a knack for food-related literary puns, and becomes entangled in a love triangle.

When an old friend offers Molly a copy writing position at a new bakery, finding romance is just about the last thing on her mind. But the sexy British pastry chef who's heading up the bakery has other thoughts. And so does Molly when she meets the chef's intimidating business partner who also happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own Happily Ever After.

Vanity Fare is a fairly light read full of literary references, some mouth watering desserts and a hefty serving of romance. I would not hesitate to recommend Vanity Fare to anyone who likes a fun book that talks about books, includes some great food reference,s and a dose of romance that doesn't take itself too seriously.