Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries` Devil's Food Murder

Love Is Complicated. Murder Makes It Even Worse. Are you ready for some serious drama, with a touch of murder? Melissa "Missy" Gladstone thought she was finally getting her happily-ever-after. Her cupcake shops are thriving, business is booming, and her relationship with handsome Detective Chas Beckett seems to be heading in the right direction. But when Missy is invited to meet Chas's family, she quickly discovers that navigating Southern hospitality can be every bit as dangerous as solving a murder. Especially when an ex-fiancée enters the picture. What begins as an awkward introduction soon spirals into chaos when old secrets, lingering resentments, and family tensions come bubbling to the surface. Before long, a shocking murder turns an uncomfortable family gathering into a full-blown criminal investigation. As suspicion falls on multiple members of Chas's inner circle, Missy finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about the man she's growing to love. Can Chas explain the troubling pieces of his past? Or are there secrets he's been keeping from her all along? With emotions running high and danger lurking behind every polite smile, Missy must untangle a web of lies before another victim falls prey to a ruthless killer. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried. Will Missy and Chas survive the strain on their budding romance? Or will murder, betrayal, and family drama tear them apart forever? Filled with Southern charm, delicious desserts, lovable characters, and plenty of twists, this cozy mystery serves up the perfect recipe for suspense. Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, cupcake shop mysteries, amateur women sleuths, Southern cozy mysteries, small-town murder mysteries, clean whodunits, romantic cozy mysteries, and charming mystery series with heart.

Pages: 132, Paperback, Independently published