Macarons & Murder

De: P. A. Bumpass

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Her macarons are to die for. Literally.

Liv Bennett left the demands of a professional kitchen to fulfill her late Aunt Mae's dying wish: run the beloved Sweet Harbor Bakery. Eighteen months later, she's hit her stride with her signature lavender honey macarons and a thriving business. But when a famous food critic drops dead at the annual food festival moments after eating one of her macarons, Liv's dream turns into a nightmare.

One poisoned pastry. One dead critic. One baker in a fight for her business, her reputation, and her life.

Victor Greene wasn't just any food critic. He was the most influential culinary voice on the East Coast, destroying restaurants overnight with scathing reviews. When he's discovered dead near the festival with one of Liv's signature lavender honey macarons clutched in his hand, all evidence points to her pastries as the murder weapon.

With Detective Marcus Reid investigating her every move, Liv becomes the prime suspect in a murder she didn't commit.

Suddenly, the bakery Aunt Mae spent forty years building is empty. Customers vanish. Orders are cancelled. Liv's new life in Sweet Harbor is crumbling faster than her perfectly-baked cookies.

When the police won't clear your name, you have to do it yourself.

Determined to save her aunt's legacy and prove her innocence, Liv starts her own investigation. She discovers Victor Greene had plenty of enemies in Sweet Harbor, and they all had motive and opportunity to do the deed. And someone made sure Liv would take the fall.

As Liv digs deeper, she finds an unlikely ally in Marcus Reid, the widowed detective whose morning coffee visits were the highlight of her day. Marcus knows Liv is innocent, but proving it means going against his department, and powerful people who want this case closed. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but can Liv trust the man investigating her? And can Marcus risk his heart again?

A recipe for murder. A town full of suspects. And a baker who's in way over her head.

With her baker's attention to detail, Liv notices the small clues others overlook—suspicious timing, alibis that don't add up. But getting too close to the truth puts her in the killer's crosshairs. Someone in Sweet Harbor will kill to keep their secrets buried, and they've already framed Liv once. They won't hesitate to silence her permanently.

From the picturesque harbor to dramatic coastal cliffs, Liv must navigate small-town secrets, betrayal, and deadly intentions. With Marcus by her side and best friend Ellie helping with research, Liv races to unmask the real killer before she loses her freedom, and possibly her life.

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and culinary cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a side of romance.

Macarons and Murder is the first book in the Sweet Harbor Cozy Mystery series, featuring:

• A determined baker-turned-amateur-sleuth with a talent for spotting clues
• A swoon-worthy detective learning to love again
• Mouthwatering descriptions of baked goods
• Charming coastal setting with quirky characters
• High stakes mystery with clever twists
• Sweet slow-burn romance
• A tight-knit community that rallies around their own
• No graphic violence—just smart sleuthing and satisfying justice

Each book can be read as a standalone, but you'll love watching Liv and Marcus's relationship grow as they solve more mysteries together throughout the series.

She was framed for murder. Now she has to find the real killer before they strike again.

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