Genre: Mystery
Hardcover; Paperback; Digital Book
ISBN #: 9798780104148; 9798780095163
Clean Tales Publishing
127 Pages
$14.99; $9.99; $.99 Amazon
December 10, 2021
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It seems Lucy has finally gotten the hang of running a bakery and serving the good citizens of Ivy Creek. She knows she has a lot to learn but she's up for the challenge. She just never bargained for competition from a new couple in town.
When one half of this dubious couple is found dead, Lucy is torn between minding her own business or helping the grieving person find justice for their loss.
Matters aren't helped when it appears all circumstantial and testimonial evidence points to this person as the killer.
But Lucy knows what it's like to be falsely accused in the court of public opinion.
Will she unearth the secrets that surround a building in town that seems linked to the murder?
Will she find out why the accused has so much to hide even though they've professed their innocence?
Will she help to find a killer that doesn't want to be found and restore normalcy to her life and small town?
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Lucy finally has her bakery making money and a stream of steady customers when she discovers a couple are going to open another bakery directly across the street from her. Worried about their fancy decor and the size of the bakery, she wonders if they will put her out of business, so she and her employee Hannah decide to pay the bakery a visit and try a few of their treats. After eating one, Lucy realizes that there is no competition, because her treats are much better, and she knows people will come to realize that soon.
But before she and Hannah can leave, there is an argument between the couple and one of them is found dead. Later Lucy discovers that the person was murdered. With the spouse professing innocence, Lucy has to wonder who wanted the person dead.
But getting involved in this murder investigation is crazy -- or is it? Or is Lucy going to become the next target?
This is the third book in the series and I have read them all. They are light, easy cozy mysteries that can be read in a couple of hours. The plot was done well, and the dialogue between characters is believable. I do wish that there was more character development, however, (and, of course, a little more Gigi getting involved!).
The only thing that bothered me was the conclusion seemed rushed, as if the author wanted to end the book quickly. Everything was wrapped up nicely, but it still left me feeling a little lost. However, the author is good, and I will continue to read the series in the hopes that it progresses. Recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher but it in no way influenced my review.
More on Ruth Baker's Books: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/b/ruth-baker/
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