Icing on the Murder

Baker Street Mysteries, Book 4

De: Valerie Burns

Narrado por: Jasmin Walker

From Agatha and Edgar Award nominated author Valerie Burns, influencer-turned-bakery-owner Maddy Montgomery has sold plenty of wedding cakes before, but before she turns one out for her and her fiancé’s wedding, she’ll have to solve a little case of murder first …

Aunt Octavia would be so proud! Maddy has turned Baby Cakes Bakery—named for her 250-pound English Mastiff, Baby—into a runaway success, and she’s marrying the love of her life, veterinarian Michael Portman. #DreamWedding! Plus the timing couldn’t be better: the country’s biggest bridal expo has come to New Bison, Michigan, and Maddy has secured a spot for Baby Cakes to showcase their cakes. She’s also entered a contest for an all-expenses-paid wedding extravaganza offered by world-renowned wedding planner Serafina.

Unfortunately, supremely nasty Serafina truly takes the cake—she makes the worst bridezilla seem like a shy flower girl. But there’s one thing the wedding planner didn’t plan on—being impaled by one of the skewers Baby Cakes uses on their tiered wedding cakes.

While Maid of Honor Sheriff April Johnson rounds up suspects at the expo, Maddy and her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars, and even Baby join forces to unveil a killer hiding in plain sight … before wedding bells start to chime.

©2025 Valerie Burns (P)2025 Recorded Books

The Baker Street Irregulars Never Disappoint

As a fan of the Baker Street Mysteries series, I eagerly preordered Icing on the Murder months before its release. This is the newest installment in a series that consistently blends small town charm with gripping whodunnits. Once again, the beloved Baker Street Irregulars, food-loving sleuths with a knack for uncovering secrets, set out to solve a mystery brimming with twists, multiple suspects, and the excitement that fans have come to adore.
This time, the main question is: Who killed Serafina? With suspects around every corner and motives more layered than Leroy’s croissants, the Irregulars leap into action. Their teamwork and unshakeable bond infuse the investigation with warmth and wit, while Maddy leads the charge.
However, while the plot satisfies, I remain disappointed by the pace of Maddy’s character development. She’s come a long way from the self-centered influencer introduced in book one, but her journey toward self-trust feels stalled. I’m eager to see her truly own her strengths, stand confidently in her decisions, and recognize her success as more than a byproduct of circumstance. She has the potential to be a bold and self-assured protagonist—I hope future installments allow her to fully embrace that.
Despite this, Icing on the Murder, is a delightful and suspenseful ride, worthy of any cozy mystery shelf.

Hubby and I finished in two days

I absolutely loved every moment! I’m really hoping we get more of this. We laughed, gasped, and shouted our hearts out. It turned a long road trip into an exciting adventure. Her characters were so well written that I feel like I have a dog named Baby!

Excellent 💕

Valerie Burns has another hit with this story. Dare I say that Madison Montgomery is maturing. THE NARRATOR, JASMINE WALKER WAS EVERYTHING 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩. WELL DONE!!!!

Can’t wait for the next one!

What an amazing story to come back after a long overdue wait! I love this whole family and the story that they tell. I can’t wait to hear the next story and hopefully have a wedding of the century is going to be.

Wholesome humor

Enjoying the series. I like the team effort of regular people to solve the mystery.

Excellent narration

Characters are wonderful as always. I eagerly pre-ordered this book. I would have liked more of Miss Hannah, she’s a riot- keeping everyone in line. This mystery wasn’t as grabbing for me as prior books- the victim was a good antagonist killed too soon in book.
:) I will still pre-order the next one.