Savage Gourmand

When a talented Baltimore baker turns up dead in their kitchen, friend and perfume shop owner Clare Buchowski knows it wasn't an accident.Suddenly, the charming cobblestones of Fells Point are the site of a murder investigation, and the local baking community is thick with suspicion, bitter rivalries, and rumors of stolen recipes. As Clare starts digging, with her cousin Ivy cracking wise at her side, she uncovers secrets that may finally lead her to the truth.At the same time, Clare finds herself plagued by strange, vivid dreams that leave her wondering what she's really picking up on, and what they might be trying to tell her. As the case grows more complicated, she's forced to confront not only a killer, but a part of herself she's struggling to understand.Savage Gourmand is a cozy mystery about pastries and passion, found family and fatal ambition, and a woman who knows the most dangerous lies are often coated in sugar.