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The most delicious installment yet in the fantastic Bakeshop Mysteries set in Ashland, OR! Life is sweet once you step into Torte, everybody's favorite small-town bakeshop. But what happens when it becomes the scene of a crime?The heat is on for pastry chef, family business operator, and unlikely sleuth Jules Capshaw. Just when she thought she could enjoy some time away from the kitchen, Jules manages to discover a skull during a picnic by the lake. As if unearthing remains that may be connected to a missing-persons case from the 1960s isn't enough on her plate, Jules must contend with the unsolved matter of her own marriage while her estranged husband Carlos sails the open seas, awaiting a verdict. Then there's Jules's bitter landlord Edgar, who is intent on making a sweet deal on a vacant lot down the block from Torte -- until he turns up dead. If only Jules could find a recipe that would let her bake her cake and eat it, too ... The Bakeshop mysteries are:"Delectable." -- Portland Book Review"Delicious." -- RT Book Reviews"Marvelous." -- Fresh Fiction
About the Author
Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mystery Series (St. Martin's Press) , is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she's not coated in flour, you'll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research.
Find out more about Ellie and her books by visiting her here:
Blog: http://www.bakeshopmystery.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/BakeshopMystery
