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Peaches and Creme Killer (inncredibly Sweet #6)
by Summer PrescottVacations can be murder... And then everything goes up in smoke. Cupcake baker and Inn owner, Melissa Gladstone-Beckett makes a new friend when a pie-maker from the Keys comes to stay at The Beach House, in the sleepy town of Calgon, Florida. The pie-maker's vacation, and part of Missy's business is turned upside down, however, when something...or someone...sets off the fire alarm at the Inn, causing significant damage and displacing the staff and guests. Missy's dashing husband, Detective Chas Beckett, has his hands full, dealing with a body that was found under seriously bizarre circumstances, and when the identity of the killer is suspected, Chas' position at the Calgon Police Department may be at stake. Missy puts her powers of deduction and nose for clues to the test in this fast-paced tale! This fun Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you're interested in finding out more about Missy, her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, and the rest of the gang, you'll want to read the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, which precede this series, along with all the other INNcredibly Sweet books which follow this one. The saga continues with the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Enjoy them all!
Peaches and Schemes: A Georgia B&B Mystery (A Georgia B&B Mystery #3)
by Anna GerardIn Anna Gerard's third delightful Georgia B&B mystery, Nina Fleet learns that despite the satin, lace, and buttercream trappings, weddings often prove to be anything but sweet...Nina Fleet might be new to the innkeeping business, but she's savvy enough to know that Cymbeline's tourists aren't enough to keep her fledgling bed and breakfast going. And so, Nina decides to tap into the destination wedding market by taking a booth at the Veils and Vanities Bridal Expo. The twice-yearly event is sponsored by the town's two wedding pros: Virgie Hamilton, the sixtysomething owner of Virgie's Formals, and Roxanna Quarry, a Gen X event planner and Nina's new friend. But everything goes wrong during the expo's fashion show, when Roxanna comes tumbling out of an oversized prop wedding cake, strangled to death by her own scarf.Virgie is arrested for the crime, thanks to Nina's statement to the police about having overheard the woman accusing her partner of embezzlement. Meanwhile, the situation grows tense with her sometimes nemesis and current tenant, the dashing out-of-work actor Harry Westcott. Harry is concentrating on plugging his most recent side hustle ...but he's not too busy to break the news to Nina that her ex-husband is engaged to be married again. Certain that Virgie's only offense is a bad temper, Nina decides to do her own investigating. First, however, she and Harry retrieve Roxanna's now ownerless dog, planning to foster him until a new home can be found. But local gossip soon convinces Nina that others beside Virgie might have had reason to murder Roxanna. As Nina gets close to the truth, she's putting her own life at danger. And when Virgie vanishes after being bailed out of jail by an unknown benefactor, Nina fears that if she can't find the dress shop owner in time, tying the knot will take on a whole new meaning for them both.
Peaches and Scream
by Susan FurlongIn the first Georgia Peach Mystery, when murder threatens her family's orchard, Nola Harper is ready to pick out the killer and preserve the farm's reputation...To help run the family peach farm during her parents' absence, Nola Harper returns to her childhood home of Cays Mill, Georgia, and soon discovers that things back at the farm aren't exactly peachy. A poor harvest and rising costs are threatening to ruin the Harpers' livelihood, and small-town gossip is spreading like blight thanks to Nola's juicy reputation as a wild teenager way back when. But Nola really finds herself in the pits when she stumbles upon a local businessman murdered among the peach trees.With suspicions and family tensions heating up faster than a cobbler in the oven, this sweet Georgia peach will have to prune through a list of murder suspects--before she too becomes ripe for the killer's picking...INCLUDES RECIPES
Peachy Scream (A Georgia B&B Mystery #2)
by Anna GerardTo die, or not to die? Georgia B&B proprietor Nina Fleet turns amateur thespian to bring the curtain down on a Shakespearean actor's killer.It's nothing short of inevitable that Cymbeline, GA, hosts an annual Shakespeare festival. But stage-struck Nina Fleet is about to learn that putting on an amateur theatrical production can be murder. Nina's anticipating showbiz glamour and glitz when a community Shakespearean troupe arrives for a two-week stay at her B&B. But the lights dim when she learns the company's director is her nemesis, struggling actor Harry Westcott--who still claims to be the rightful heir to Nina's elegant Queen Anne home.Meanwhile, the troupe members are not content to leave the drama upon the stage. Accusations of infidelity and financial malfeasance make a shambles of rehearsals. And then, two days into the troupe's stay, the lead actor is found dead in Nina's formal Shakespeare garden. Natural causes...or murder most foul?Nina uncovers evidence that something is indeed rotten in the town of Cymbeline. Too bad Harry is the only one who believes that she's not going completely off script. And exposing the truth isn't easy when the remaining troupe members say the show must go on...particularly when all of them seemingly had a motive for wanting their fellow actor to permanently exit stage right. Determined to keep the killer from making a curtain call, Nina and her trusty Australian Shepherd, Matilda, join forces with Harry to sleuth out the murder plot. Will they succeed before someone else shuffles off this mortal coil? Find out in Anna Gerard's delightful second Georgia B&B mystery.
Peacock's Alibi
by Stuart David&“A pacy thriller with an above-average laugh count…David has created a gem in the lovable rogue Peacock.&” —TheScotsman Peacock Johnson&’s got an idea that&’s guaranteed to make him rich, and a friend who&’s willing to invest in the idea. But Peacock&’s having some difficulty laying the groundwork for his less-than-legal enterprise. Local homicide detective Duncan McFadgen is convinced that Peacock is responsible for a recent murder, and is constantly on Peacock&’s tail, badgering him with questions and trying to break his alibi for the night of the murder. Peacock&’s path to riches seems to be vanishing into the ether—and then things begin to seriously unravel . . . From the acclaimed novelist also known as the founder of the band Belle and Sebastian, this witty, gritty crime thriller is &“good fast-paced fun&” (Sunday Herald).
Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #7)
by Amanda FlowerDead by dessert . . . Thanksgiving is Bailey King&’s busiest holiday weekend. This year promises to be even more hectic, since Bailey&’s candy shop, Swissmen Sweets, is providing desserts for Harvest, Ohio&’s first village-wide Thanksgiving celebration. Yet, even with a guest list close to seven hundred people—Amish and English alike—the event&’s organizer, Margot Rawlings, is unfazed . . . until she discovers her mother, former judge Zara Bevan, will be in attendance. Zara&’s reputation as a harsh critic is matched only by her infamy as a judge who has actively harmed the Amish community. So no one is prepared when Zara arrives with much younger boyfriend Blaze Smith and reveals their impending nuptials at dinner. That should have been the day&’s biggest news, except shortly after the announcement, Blaze suffers an allergic reaction to something he&’s eaten and dies on the spot. Now, Bailey&’s desserts are prime suspects, along with Margot and nearly everyone who attended the meal. With such a cornucopia of possibilities, Bailey must dig in and get to the bottom of this murder, before the killer goes up for seconds… Recipe Included!
Peanut Butter and Chaos: The Mythic Adventures of Samuel Templeton (The Mythic Adventures of Samuel Templeto)
by Anita DaherMYRCA Nominee, 2023When twelve-year-old Sam is struck by a bolt of lightning out of a clear blue sky, he suddenly sees everything in pixels. His life is further upended by Flum, a non-binary being from a parallel world, a missing neighbour, and astonishing powers that may not last long. Science and magic collide as Sam races to solve a mystery and help Flum return home. But what happens when solving one mystery sparks another?Peanut Butter and Chaos is a middle grade fantasy grounded in science.
Peanut Butter and Pandemonium: Book 2 in the Mythic Adventures of Samuel Templeton (The Mythic Adventures of Samuel Templeto)
by Anita Daher“ If I was ten and read this book, I' d have gone around our yard for some time with a stave, a cloak, and a desire to thwart the powers of evil.” – Lö gberg-HeimskringlaOn Goat Loops, in the realm of Niff, Sam learns a scary new truth about the Son of the Solstice prophecy, one his long-absent mother had neglected to tell him. Not only is he destined to fight an ancient sorcerer, but it will result in his certain death. As Sam' s powers grow, he and his half-giant friend chase mysterious no-magicpockets, battle annoying, bitey dokkas, and look for a way to save the worlds— and his own skin.
Peanut Buttery Murder (Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries #25)
by Summer PrescottSometimes the truth hurts... And sometimes, it's just plain scary. Cupcake baker and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, is up to her elbows in mystery and holiday preparations. Christmas is Past approaching, and her to-do list seems insurmountable. Little does she know that her holiday preparations are nothing compared to what she's about to face. A local group with dark motives sets its sights on Missy, and distracts her dashing hubby, Detective Chas Beckett, so that she’ll be more accessible. The Becketts' handyman and head of security, young Marine veteran, Spencer Bengal, does something that he's not proud of, and it just may change Missy's outlook Porever. With everything topsy-turvy and dangerous killers on the loose, will Missy even make it through the holidays? Find out in this Fast-paced Culinary Cozy Mystery- packed with intrigue and darn good Pood! Sometimes the truth hurts... And sometimes, it's just plain scary. Cupcake baker and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, is up to her elbows in mystery and holiday preparations. Christmas is Past approaching, and her to-do list seems insurmountable. Little does she know that her holiday preparations are nothing compared to what she's about to face. A local group with dark motives sets its sights on Missy, and distracts her dashing hubby, Detective Chas Beckett, so that she’ll be more accessible. The Becketts' handyman and head of security, young Marine veteran, Spencer Bengal, does something that he's not proud of, and it just may change Missy's outlook Porever. With everything topsy-turvy and dangerous killers on the loose, will Missy even make it through the holidays? Find out in this Fast-paced Culinary Cozy Mystery- packed with intrigue and darn good Pood! Includes cupcake recipe.
Pearl
by Josh MalermanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie, Josh Malerman, comes the legend of a strange new monster unlike any other in horror (previously published as On This, the Day of the Pig). There's something strange about Walter Kopple's farm. At first it seems to be his grandson, who cruelly murders one of Walter's pigs in an act of seemingly senseless violence. But then the rumors begin—people in town whisper that Walter's grandson heard a voice that commanded him to kill. And that the voice belongs to a most peculiar creature: Walter's pig, Pearl. Walter is not sure what to believe. He knows that he's always been afraid of the strangely malevolent Pearl. But as madness and paranoia grip the town and the townspeople descend on Walter's farm with violent wrath, they begin to discover that true evil wears a human face.
Pearl
by Josh MalermanNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL There's something strange about Walter Kopple's farm. It begins with his grandson, who senselessly murders one of Walter's pigs. But then rumours spread that Walter's grandson heard a voice commanding him to kill.And that the voice belongs to a most peculiar creature: the pig named Pearl. Walter has always been afraid of the strangely malevolent Pearl. But as paranoia takes hold and the townspeople descend on Walter's farm with violent wrath, they begin to discover that true evil wears a human face.*****PRAISE FOR JOSH MALERMAN'Brilliant, insanely compelling' DAILY MAIL'Fast-paced, frightening' NEW YORK TIMES'One of the best horror stories published for years' EXPRESS'Brilliant ... Malerman has a knack for ratcheting up the tension with just a word or two' METRO'Daring readers should find this tale of a malevolent telepathic pig to be a memorable experience' BOOKLIST
Pearl Cove (The Donovans #3)
by Elizabeth LowellHe might help her...if the price is right.Surrounded by potential enemies, Hannah McGarry faces the mystery of her husband's suspicious death, the prospect of bankruptcy...and the disappearance of the fabulous Black Trinity necklace that was to be her financial security. Desperate, she calls Archer Donovan, a silent partner in Pear Cove, her late husband's pearl farm venture. He might help her...if the price is right.Archer Donovan would rather forget he'd ever heard of Pearl Cove...its memories of living on the dark side, the soul-numbing certainty that there was no law, no justice, no mercy; just hunters and the hunted. That life taught him to trust no one but family. But when Hannah McGarry calls in an old debt Archer is back in the game. And at his side in pursuit of the stolen fortune is a woman he shouldn't want, yet cannot resist...a woman who may know more than she's telling about her husband's death...and more than is safe to know about the dark and elusive black pearls. With deadly competitors on their tails, Archer and Hannah race through uncharted waters in search of the fabulous Black Trinity. And the closer they come to finding the coveted pearls, the closer they come to danger and death...and to each other.
Pearl Tongue (The Dallas Diamonds Series #1)
by Tyrone BentleyWith a drug addict mother and a drug lord father, Aphtan learns how to fend for herself at an early age. Being the princess of an empire has its perks—until her father gets arrested. From stealing clothes and food to committing fraud, Aphtan does what she has to do to take care of her mother and herself. But when her schemes prove problematic, she turns to a new hustle: dancing at Pearl Tongue, the most notorious strip club in Texas . . . For Aphtan, the job’s fast money means security. Addicted to the cash, she promises herself she’ll never stop—until her new man, Scooter, makes her. In love, Aphtan trades in the pole for the life of a housewife. But nothing lasts forever and Scooter’s past ultimately catches up with them—bringing secrets to the surface that destroy their relationship. Devastated, Aphtan needs a shoulder to cry on—and it belongs to Scooter’s brother, Cole. Now, between betrayal, lies, murder, and a robbery that may force her to leave town for good, Aphtan’s heart—and her life—are on the line.
Pearl Volume 1
by Brian Michael BendisThe New York Times bestselling, Peabody, and multi-Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman) and superstar Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos begin a masterful saga involving art, crime, loyalty, and passion.Pearl Tanaka&’s an outsider among outsiders. A Japanese American with albinism, she was born into a world ruled by the American yakuza. Now she uses her unequaled skills as a tattoo artist to make a living in San Francisco, and all that she owes to the yakuza is the occasional kickback from her shop.That all changes the day that she meets Rick Araki...and saves his life. Rick is another tattoo artist, who's run afoul of a different yakuza clan. By interfering with their hit on him, Pearl risks drawing her patron into a deadly gang war.Worse, Pearl has revealed to her yakuza bosses one of her deepest secrets: she has a talent for killing. Now, to pay off her debt, she must become an assassin for her yakuza clan.But Pearl Tanaka's secrets run more than just skin deep...Collects Pearl #1–#6.
Pearl Volume 2
by Brian Michael BendisThe masterful saga of art, crime, loyalty, and passion by NYT bestselling, Peabody, and multi-Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman) and superstar Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos continues!Pearl Tanaka's boss, the malevolent Mr. Miike, used to think that she was merely a highly successful tattoo artist. But now that he knows about her gift for killing, he wants to put her deadly talents to use in service of his criminal empire. Pearl, however, has just learned some very interesting things about her late mother—and now she has a completely different career path in mind.As she travels to Japan to uncover the secrets of her heritage, Pearl hopes that by confronting Mr. Miike's boss on his home turf she can get her father freed from jail, keep her fellow tattoo artist and wannabe boyfriend Rick Araki safe, and take control of her destiny for the very first time. It doesn't work out the way she planned... Collects Pearl #7-12.
Pearl Volume 3
by Brian Michael BendisA brand-new chapter in the romantic odyssey of the tattoo artist and Yakuza assassin, Pearl! From New York Times bestselling, award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman) and his Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos, it's the continuation of a masterful saga involving art, crime, loyalty, and passion.After finding out the truth about her parents in previous volumes, the real question is: WHO IS THE GHOST DRAGON OF SAN FRANCISCO?Fully painted by award-winning graphic novelist Michael Gaydos, Pearl is a unique experience about an artist discovering all the secrets of the modern yakuza world she was thrust into by no fault of her own. Collects Pearl series III issues #1–#6.
Pearl in the Mist (Landry #2)
by V.C. AndrewsOne of the most popular storytellers of all time, V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic, My Sweet Audrina) continues an engrossing saga of psychological suspense with this second book of the Landry Family series—soon to be a Lifetime movie! Fate has whisked Ruby away from a simple life in the Louisiana Bayou but her new riches bring more treachery than happiness in this unputdownable and darkly evocative novel.Even a year removed from living in the bayou, Ruby still wonders at the splendor of her family&’s New Orleans mansion. She rejoices in the love of the father she had never known, even as true happiness remains as elusive as swamp mist. Her stepmother sneers at her backwater upbringing, and while discovering she has a twin sister should be a cause for joy, Gisselle has greeted Ruby with nothing but a bitter heart. When Ruby&’s father chooses an idyllic boarding school for his daughters&’ senior years, a fresh start with Gisselle seems possible. But Ruby&’s kind isn&’t welcome at Greenwood, and the legendarily strict headmistress plots with her stepmother to make life miserable. Worse, with her twin on a mission to break every school rule, Ruby is left to suffer the humiliating punishments. So when a terrible tragedy leaves Ruby alone in a world that never really wanted her, only her Cajun strength can give her daring escape plan any hope of success. The weather on the bayou was nothing compared to the storm about to tear through her family.
Pearls and Poison
by Duffy BrownIt’s election time in Savannah, Georgia, and Judge Guillotine Gloria—aka Reagan Summerside’s mom—is neck and neck in the polls with Kip “Scummy” Seymour. But the already dirty campaign is about to get downright filthy—with one candidate getting buried six feet under… With her strong opinions and knack for getting into trouble, Reagan is not an ideal volunteer for her mother’s alderman campaign. Plus, she’d rather be running her consignment shop, the Prissy Fox, and eating doughnuts with her dog, Bruce Willis. But when her mother’s opponent, Kip, is found poisoned and her mother is pegged as a suspect, Reagan nominates herself as lead murder investigator. Reagan is intent on finding Kip’s killer and clearing her mother’s good name, but she soon finds herself on the bad side of Kip’s enemies-turned-suspects. This time, no amount of costumes and makeup can keep her inconspicuous and out of danger. Because the closer Reagan gets to the truth, the hotter things get…
Peau et os (Déterrer des os #2)
by TA MooreDéterrer des os : Tome deuxCloister Witte et Bourneville, sa partenaire K-9, retrouvent les disparus et les ramènent chez eux. Mais le travail ne s’arrête pas toujours là. Une jeune femme, Janet Morrow, est tombée dans le coma après s’être éloignée de sa voiture lors d’un orage violent. Mais ce n’est pas parce que Cloister l’a retrouvée qu’elle est rentrée chez elle. Qu’est-ce qui l’a amenée à Plenty, en Californie ? Et qui n’avait pas envie qu’elle en reparte ? Avec l’aide de l’agent spécial Javi Merlo, qui continue de nier ses sentiments grandissants pour l’adjoint au caractère entier, Cloister met à jour une conspiration du silence vieille de dix ans, appartenant à l’histoire de corruption régnant à Plenty. Les vieux secrets de Janet Morrow ne sont pas les seuls à éclater au grand jour. Javi a essayé de laisser son passé derrière lui, malheureusement, certaines personnes semblent déterminées à sortir les squelettes de son placard. Sa sombre histoire avec un agent, son supérieur à Phoenix, complique non seulement l’enquête, mais aussi ses relations avec Cloister. Et depuis quand est-ce qu’il s’en soucie ?
Pebbles In A Shell
by Barbara BaldwinEverything Bonnie Keeler believes about life and marriage changes the day she discovers her husband's infidelity. Not only has he broken their wedding vows, but he blames her romance writing and shames her into giving up her passion - creating stories of mystery and romance; always with happily-ever-after endings. Leaving everything behind, she travels to Cape Cod, where she can wallow in self pity and drown her sorrows in the ocean. Two things interfere with Bonnie's self-imposed solitude—the ghost in her rental house who is protective of her and Robert Garrett, a soft-spoken bookseller, who quietly infiltrates her life and helps her re-discover her self-worth. Can she trust her heart again to find the laughter and love missing in her life? Is the ghost trying to tell her it's never too late to live happily ever after?
Pecado Recurrente
by Taylor StormJake está monitoreando la actividad de su hijo en Internet y descubre que está en sitios donde hay intimidación, mentiras y pornografía. Se enfrenta a su hijo y pelean. Jake sigue monitoreando la actividad en línea de su hijo, pero lo que primero es curiosidad luego se convierte en un interés adicto. Jake se está interesando por el porno; Primero no cree que lo que ha aprendido esté en Internet, se horroriza y luego se interesa más en ello. Jake comienza a imponerse a mujeres mucho más jóvenes que él y comienza a disfrutar la emoción de ello. Lo arrestan y luego culpa a su hijo de corromperlo.
Pecado original
by Karin SlaughterLa agente Faith Mitchell llega tarde a todos sitios. Se suponía que tenía que recoger a su bebé a mediodía, pero no para de llamar a su madre a casa y no le responde. Evelyn Mitchell, capitana de la policía de Atlanta ya retirada nunca sale de casa sin decirle a alguien adónde va, especialmente si está cuidando de su nieto. La preocupación de Faith se intensifica después de horas de llamadas sin respuesta . . .Cuando se presenta en casa de Evelyn, encuentra la huella sangrienta de una mano en la puerta de la entrada, y la casa hecha un caos. Todo indica que su madre ha sido secuestrada. Encontrarla se convertirá en tarea prioritaria de Amanda Wagner, la subdirectora del departamento de policía y amiga íntima de Evelyn. El compañero de Faith, Will Trent la ayudará con una investigación paralela. Las sospechas apuntan a los antiguos compañeros de Evelyn en la brigada de narcóticos, todos ellos condenados por corrupción por quedarse con parte del dinero decomisado al que tenían acceso; sin embargo, una nueva pista proporcionada por una vecina chismosa desvía la investigación hacia un caballero que visitaba a Evelyn varias veces a la semana.Mientras la investigación avanza, el romance entre la doctora Linton y Will Trent se afianza; Faith intenta mantener la compostura en la terrible situación que le ha tocado vivir; Amanda y Will persiguen todos los indicios, incluso aquellos que les lleven a los bajos fondos del estado de Georgia. La prioridad es encontrar a Evelyn y detener a sus secuestradores antes de que sea demasiado tarde . . .
Pecados encubiertos (Pecados Secretos Ser. #1)
by Hayley B. James Georgette AsíUn libro de la saga "Pecados secretos"El oficial de policía Gabriel Carter se niega a abandonar una misión antes de haberla terminado. Así que, cuando debe asumir la identidad de un chapero llamado Ty, intenta hacer todo lo que está a su alcance para que el caso culmine con un arresto. Para ello seduce a su objetivo, Demetrius Pardo, el segundo hombre más poderoso de las Vegas y traficante de personas, aunque este no resulta ser nada de lo que él esperaba. Cuanto más conoce a Demetrius, más intensos se convierten los recovecos y los giros que se suceden, y que lo introducen en un complicado caso que lo conducirá hasta el rival de Demetrius, Arden y más allá aún. Es un caso de confusión de identidades y capas sobre capas de historias falsas. Gabriel está seguro de que no hay manera de que pudiera ser capaz de confiarle su vida a Demetrius... y mucho menos su corazón.
Pecados paternos: Un misterio de Sam Smith
by Hannah HoweDurante los primeros treinta y tres años de mi vida no tuve conocimiento de mi padre; no tenía ni idea de qué aspecto tenía, cómo se llamaba o de si estaba vivo o muerto. Luego, el destino nos reunió. Entonces, un año después, decidió contratarme. Aunque llevábamos un año en contacto, para mí mi padre era Gawain Morgan, un extraño, no mi padre. ¿Nos uniría la tarea de encontrar a Frankie Quinn o nos separaría todavía más? Frankie Quinn era un timador, un delincuente de toda la vida, un miembro de la antigua banda de mi padre. Cierto, mi padre también había sido un delincuente con contactos dudosos, un pasado turbio y pecados que prefería olvidar. La policía buscaba a Frankie y, si le arrestaban, se enfrentaba a la posibilidad de pasar sus últimos años de vida en prisión. Sin embargo, tenía un as en la manga, pruebas de las indiscreciones de mi padre. Frankie estaba pensando en hacer un trato con la policía; mi padre estaba buscando a Frankie. Sabían que uno de los dos pasaría el final de su vida en la cárcel, pero ¿quién sería? Mientras tanto, el reloj avanzaba hacia el día de mi boda. ¿Disfrutaría del día más feliz de mi vida o acabaría llorando sobre una copa de champán? Pecados paternos, diez días que definieron mi relación con mi padre.
Pecan Pies and Homicides
by Ellery AdamsHer Charmed Pie Shoppe is open for business, but baker Ella Mae LeFaye is about to discover solving a murder is not as easy as pie... Owning the Charmed Pie Shoppe and serving enchanted treats in the magical town of Havenwood, Georgia, seemed like a little slice of heaven for Ella Mae LeFaye. But now her hopes for both a lasting romance with Hugh Dylan and business success are starting to seem like pie in the sky, and Ella's left wondering: Where has the magic gone? When an enchanted grove is set ablaze, Ella realizes she has more grave problems. With her magic waning, she's going to have to sleuth from scratch to stop an arsonist who has no respect for sacred ground--or human life...