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Introducing the 55th New York Times Bestselling Donut Mystery! DONUT HEARTS HOMICIDE By Jessica Beck There’s a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt in April Springs, and Donut Hearts is one of the stops. Couples go from place to place and post photos of themselves together as they solve puzzles that lead them to the next venue. The grand prize is a romantic weekend in Asheville, but the contest gets shut down prematurely when one of the players is murdered during the hunt! Suzanne and Trish must find the killer before someone else loses more than just the game! Jessica Beck is the New York ...

Meet Suzanne Hart, owner and operator of Donut Hearts coffee shop in April Springs, North Carolina. After her divorce from Max, an out-of-work actor she's dubbed "The Great Impersonator," Suzanne decided to pursue her one true passion in life: donuts. So she cashed in her settlement and opened up shop in the heart of her beloved hometown.

Donut Mystery #23, Raspberry Revenge, From New York Times Bestselling Author, Jessica Beck When Mayor George Morris’s chief rival, Harley Boggess, is found murdered while sitting behind the mayor’s desk in city hall, it looks as though George may have dispatched his competition permanently. When the mayor goes missing immediately afterwards, things appear to be even worse, and it’s up to Suzanne, her mother, and Grace to work together to uncover who really killed the councilman before the mayor’s future—and his freedom—are extinguished forever.

The Hole Truth The 52nd Donut Mystery When Richard Covington is murdered, his past leads Suzanne and her stepfather, Phillip, on a wild ride to the present as they search for the man’s killer. To make matters worse, one of Suzanne’s best friends is one of their main suspects, and Suzanne must walk the fine line between friendship and her compulsion to discover The Hole Truth. Jessica Beck is the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Donut Mysteries, the Cast Iron Cooking Mysteries, the Classic Diner Mysteries, and the Ghost Cat Cozy Mysteries.

New From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! Donut 12, Sweet Suspects Suzanne and Grace must track down a killer when one of their old classmates is murdered at their high school reunion. There are plenty of suspects gathered back together in April Springs for the big event, and more than one former student’s secrets thought long buried in the past may end up coming back to haunt them all. Praise for the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck “A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother and great ...

Introducing Cast Iron Cooking Mystery #3, CAST IRON COVER-UP, From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When a group of five college students visit the Cast Iron Store and Grill, Pat and Annie learn that they are in town searching for Jasper Blankenship’s long lost fortune. Instead of finding buried treasure though, one member of the group is murdered at the dig site. Did one of the students kill their companion, or did someone from town find out what they were up to and decide to go for the gold themselves?

Brand new from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! Fatally Frosted, Book 2 of the Donut Mysteries! When a nosy woman from town is found dead with a donut clutched in her hand, the whole town is abuzz. Even after the police clear Suzanne's treat of suspicion, no one believes that the donut didn't kill her. In order to keep Donut Hearts open for business, Suzanne must find the killer before her donut shop dies, too!

Caramel Canvas, Donut 39 in the New York Times Bestselling Mystery Series by Jessica Beck! When Suzanne Hart returns to April Springs after being away, she learns that one of her good friends, artist Annabeth Kline, has died by accident in her studio, but as Suzanne looks deeper into the situation, it quickly becomes clear to her that Annabeth’s death was no accident! "Suzanne Hart has been away from April Springs for a while, recovering from the traumatic assault that concluded her last investigation. When she returns, she's just looking for a little peace and quiet as she gets back into...

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Husband and wife team Victoria and Greg run The Charming Moose Diner in Jasper Fork, North Carolina, along with the rest of her extended family. Greg's in the kitchen at the grill while Victoria runs the register and takes care of any trouble that comes their way, something that happens all too often. When a stranger shows up one day and tells Victoria that he owns the land the diner was built on, there's a scramble to dig up secrets from the past that lead into the present when the stranger is found murdered in The Charming Moose's freezer!

Donut Mystery 28, Mixed Malice, From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! During the remodeling of Donut Hearts after a big ice storm damaged the place, contractor Snappy Mack is found murdered inside the shop, and Suzanne and Jake must find the killer before he strikes again. As they search through the remnants of the contractor’s life, they soon realize that too many folks had a reason to want to see Snappy dead, and sorting it all out is going to be no easy task.

The New York Times Bestselling Donut Mysteries from Jessica Beck! “Jessica Beck’s Glazed Murder is a delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously overprotective mother and great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book! Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Fatally Flaky. “The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!” Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries. “A tribute to comfort food and to ...

STICKY STEAL, Donut Mystery #56 From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck Praise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck "A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother "and" great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." --Diane Mott Davidson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Fatally Flaky" "A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" --JoAnna Carl, author of "The Chocolate Cupid Killings" "If you like donuts--and who doesn't?--you'll love this mystery. It's ...

From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck, Donut Mystery #18, DANGEROUS DOUGH! Suzanne and Jake are finally married, but the honeymoon is over too soon when they find her mother waiting for them at the airport. Someone has murdered the new police chief in their absence, and the list of suspects comprise some of the folks closest to them, including Suzanne’s stepfather, her assistant at the donut shop, and several folks in the town Chief Tyler just left. As their investigation develops, suspicion falls on people from both sides of the law, and the newlyweds must learn to balance ...

Introducing Donut Mystery #21, CRIMINAL CRUMBS, From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When Suzanne accepts Grace’s invitation to a luxurious corporate weekend retreat, she believes she’s in for some first class pampering, but when one of the participants dies soon after they arrive, she’s thrown back into the world of detecting, whether she likes it or not. To make matters worse, they are soon cut off from the rest of the world, and the group finds itself trapped on a mountaintop with a cold blooded killer.

Book 5 in the Cast Iron Cooking Mysteries from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! Cast Iron Suspicion When Annie’s ex boyfriend, Timothy Roberts, is found dead in his burned out cabin, she is considered a suspect by the whole town, particularly since Timothy dumped her not that long ago. The victim’s current girlfriend, Jenna Lance, is missing, so the twins, Pat and Annie Marsh, start digging into the man’s life, and his death, in an effort to figure out who might have done it. Is Jenna a killer on the run? Is Timothy’s no good brother to blame? Or did one of his ...

Donut Mystery #16, BAD BITES, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When Chief Martin’s brother, Chester, is murdered on the day he is supposed to retire, Suzanne’s boyfriend, state police inspector Jake Bishop, steps in to take over the case. That doesn’t keep Suzanne and Grace from digging into the murder as well, though, and when the three detectives and all of their suspects convene at a lodge in the mountains, just about anything could happen! Praise for the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck “A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable ...

Troubled Treats, Donut Mystery #19, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! There’s been a murder at the old wagon factory, a building recently purchased and now being renovated by Suzanne’s mother. What’s more, Jake and Suzanne were on the premises when the crime occurred. They soon get dragged into the investigation and begin uncovering a bevy of clues as to why this homicide took place. Did the killing happen for personal reasons, or was it instigated by someone’s lust for the rumor of hidden gold? Praise for the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author ...

Introducing Donut Mystery #24, FUGITIVE FILLING, From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When the new attorney in April Springs is found dead soon after a public spat with Jake, Suzanne and her husband must team up to solve the woman’s murder before they are both set up to take the fall for a crime neither one committed. Added to the intrigue in her life is news from Suzanne’s mother that very well may change the donut maker’s life forever.

Wicked Wedding Donuts, Donut Mystery #54 From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck Not only does Gabby Williams reopen ReNEWed beside Donut Hearts, but she also holds a surprise wedding. The best man couldn’t make it due to a car accident, and soon after the nuptials, the groom is struck down with poison. Suzanne and Grace must figure out what really happened before their friend becomes either the number-one suspect in the poisoning, or maybe even the next victim! Praise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck "A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a ...