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Macadamia Fudge Murder
A mysterious woman collapses. She utters her last words. Then, she dies.
Belle's morning at the coffee shop is shattered when a woman stumbles in and collapses. As she takes her last breath, the woman utters a few final words that only add to the mystery surrounding her. Is it murder?
Belle can't shake the feeling that something is off. As she begins to dig deeper into the woman's life and identity, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of clues and secrets.
Every overheard conversation, every piece of gossip, seems to add another layer to the mystery. Belle's determination to uncover the truth only seems to put her in more danger. But she can't give up - the woman's death has touched something in her, a need to see justice served.
As the stakes get higher, she knows there's only one way out.
Find the killer. No matter what it takes.
Macadamia Fudge Murder is the second book in a captivating cozy mystery series. If you like your murders with a small-town feel and life-long friendships, an intriguing murder, and an ending you didn’t see coming, then you’ll love Laura Pauling’s brand-new cozy mysteries.
Buy Macadamia Fudge Murder Today!
Belle's morning at the coffee shop is shattered when a woman stumbles in and collapses. As she takes her last breath, the woman utters a few final words that only add to the mystery surrounding her. Is it murder?
Belle can't shake the feeling that something is off. As she begins to dig deeper into the woman's life and identity, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of clues and secrets.
Every overheard conversation, every piece of gossip, seems to add another layer to the mystery. Belle's determination to uncover the truth only seems to put her in more danger. But she can't give up - the woman's death has touched something in her, a need to see justice served.
As the stakes get higher, she knows there's only one way out.
Find the killer. No matter what it takes.
Macadamia Fudge Murder is the second book in a captivating cozy mystery series. If you like your murders with a small-town feel and life-long friendships, an intriguing murder, and an ending you didn’t see coming, then you’ll love Laura Pauling’s brand-new cozy mysteries.
Buy Macadamia Fudge Murder Today!
- GenresCozy Mystery
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2023
488 people are currently reading
162 people want to read
About the author
Laura Pauling
50 books285 followersLaura writes about spies, murder, and mystery. She’s the author of the exciting Circle of Spies Series, the Prom Impossible Series, and the Heist time travel mystery series. She’s a former elementary teacher and currently lives in New England. After spending time reading books to her kids and loving a good plot turn, she put her fingers to the keyboard. Don’t ask her about the unfinished quilts and scrapbooks. Stories are way more exciting.
She writes to entertain and experience a great story…and to be able to work in her jammies and slippers.
The Holly Hart Cozy Mystery Series releases starting in May 2015!
She writes to entertain and experience a great story…and to be able to work in her jammies and slippers.
The Holly Hart Cozy Mystery Series releases starting in May 2015!
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October 27, 2023
This story was good; however, to me the story has its up and downs. The cast of characters is okay. This is book two, and I’m still not sure I’d like being friends with any of them. The mystery is okay, and the author does use some ideas in her plot that I haven’t seen much, or at all, in other cozies. The series has potential, but I’m going to take a break from it now.
June 28, 2023
I wasn't sure if I liked Belle much as a character at first, but she's definitely growing on me and growing as a character. It really bothered her a lot when a favorite customer was killed and being sure the woman was poisoned, Belle couldn't let it go without sleuthing. The guy who was the customer's PA at her job was a big help especially with flushing out the perp at the end.
Now that she's got a feathered friend to take care of, maybe Belle's thoughts about sticking around might actually stick around! She definitely seems committed to the coffee shop and working with Lucas's daughter Lexie. And the PA revealed the interesting tidbit that customer Madeleine and Aunt Eliza were friends. I've already borrowed the next book on KU!
Now that she's got a feathered friend to take care of, maybe Belle's thoughts about sticking around might actually stick around! She definitely seems committed to the coffee shop and working with Lucas's daughter Lexie. And the PA revealed the interesting tidbit that customer Madeleine and Aunt Eliza were friends. I've already borrowed the next book on KU!
June 10, 2023
Did not finish. I'm so tired of the plot device of the female lead character doing whatever she can (legal or not) to solve the murder - thereby endangering herself and other people.
Amazon synopsis:
Belle's morning at the coffee shop is shattered when a woman stumbles in and collapses. As she takes her last breath, the woman utters a few final words that only add to the mystery surrounding her. Is it murder?
Belle can't shake the feeling that something is off. As she begins to dig deeper into the woman's life and identity, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of clues and secrets.
Every overheard conversation, every piece of gossip, seems to add another layer to the mystery. Belle's determination to uncover the truth only seems to put her in more danger. But she can't give up - the woman's death has touched something in her, a need to see justice served.
As the stakes get higher, she knows there's only one way out.
Find the killer. No matter what it takes.
Amazon synopsis:
Belle's morning at the coffee shop is shattered when a woman stumbles in and collapses. As she takes her last breath, the woman utters a few final words that only add to the mystery surrounding her. Is it murder?
Belle can't shake the feeling that something is off. As she begins to dig deeper into the woman's life and identity, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of clues and secrets.
Every overheard conversation, every piece of gossip, seems to add another layer to the mystery. Belle's determination to uncover the truth only seems to put her in more danger. But she can't give up - the woman's death has touched something in her, a need to see justice served.
As the stakes get higher, she knows there's only one way out.
Find the killer. No matter what it takes.
May 4, 2023
There’s another murder in the town of Everly and this one takes place in the Beanery, a coffee shop owned by Belle Baron. The woman who is murdered is poisoned with a piece of macadamia fudge.
Her name is Madeline Josephine Calypso and it turns out that she had been a good friend of Belle’s late aunt who left her the Beanery. So Belle decides to help police Detective Lucas Graystone catch the murderer. Was it someone who worked for Best Candy Company in a nearby town? It turns out that Madeline Calypso had just inherited the candy company and was going to streamline the operation by cutting staff.
To find out, you’ll have to read this fun and fascinating mystery!
May 14, 2023
A mysterious woman collapses. She utters her last words. Then, she dies. Belle's morning at the coffee shop is shattered when a woman stumbles in and collapses. As she takes her last breath, the woman utters a few final words that only add to the mystery surrounding her. Is it murder? Yes it is murder. It seems that she is poisoned.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
November 11, 2024
I like them well enough, but I'm starting to get annoyed that she's adding those "Once upon a time," etc. more often. I didn't mind in the first book because it was once or twice, but she did it more in this book. I like her writing none the less but do wish it had more details. Definitely pick this up to satisfy a quota or want something small.
May 7, 2023
Really Good!
This second book in the authors newest series does not disappoint. Very well written with unique characters. Enjoyable setting, I love cozies with coffee and food themed. I look forward to reading more.
This second book in the authors newest series does not disappoint. Very well written with unique characters. Enjoyable setting, I love cozies with coffee and food themed. I look forward to reading more.
June 10, 2024
Another cute cozy mystery
This is book 2 in this adorable coffee shop cozy mystery by Laura Pauling. This are quick whodunits that you can read in a few hours. Will read the entire series.
This is book 2 in this adorable coffee shop cozy mystery by Laura Pauling. This are quick whodunits that you can read in a few hours. Will read the entire series.
January 3, 2025
Quite an enamoring series! Cute, quirky, charming and clean, the characters are comfortable and the dialogues are reader friendly!
I think my favorite part is Belle’s inner dialogue in the form of story telling! Cant wait to start the next in the series.
I think my favorite part is Belle’s inner dialogue in the form of story telling! Cant wait to start the next in the series.
July 8, 2025
Great read 👍❤️
Definitely enjoyed this subtle look into the candy business. Belle and Lucas were nice compliments to each other. The mystery was interesting and the plot well crafted. Nice series to add to your TBR pile.
Definitely enjoyed this subtle look into the candy business. Belle and Lucas were nice compliments to each other. The mystery was interesting and the plot well crafted. Nice series to add to your TBR pile.
February 2, 2026
Easy read
A nice read with a bit of mystery. Belle a coffee shop owner had a customer die in her coffee shop. She is determined to solve the mystery behind the death of her new friend that collapsed dead in her coffee shop
A nice read with a bit of mystery. Belle a coffee shop owner had a customer die in her coffee shop. She is determined to solve the mystery behind the death of her new friend that collapsed dead in her coffee shop
October 16, 2023
A great mystery!
I loved the mystery, The Beanery and the relationships that develop between the characters. I look forward to reading more!
I loved the mystery, The Beanery and the relationships that develop between the characters. I look forward to reading more!
October 23, 2023
Enjoyable
The book is ready reading and enjoyable. I enjoy the characters and light plots and not an overwhelming number of characters to remember.
The book is ready reading and enjoyable. I enjoy the characters and light plots and not an overwhelming number of characters to remember.
December 12, 2023
Interesting characters, storyline keeps you guessing
January 9, 2024
Great read
This was a great mystery, with many possible "bad" guys and good friends. A good, clean series. Next book, please!
This was a great mystery, with many possible "bad" guys and good friends. A good, clean series. Next book, please!
February 11, 2024
Another good cozy murder mystery read and I cannot get enough of the characters plus I love the authors writing style. Now on to the next book..📕
February 15, 2024
Really enjoyed this !
July 27, 2024
Great story! Just has more typos to be fixed.
September 18, 2024
Loved it
I love the perfect amount of suspense this book has. It leaves you wanting to read more about Belle and Lucas!
I love the perfect amount of suspense this book has. It leaves you wanting to read more about Belle and Lucas!
December 17, 2024
loved
Can’t wait to read the next one. I love following Belle, Lucas and Bixby. On to the next adventure. Next
Can’t wait to read the next one. I love following Belle, Lucas and Bixby. On to the next adventure. Next
February 17, 2025
Read in a day, cozy mystery
I love this series! Nothing too heavy, just a cozy mystery with very likable characters. Perfect for rainy or lazy days.
I love this series! Nothing too heavy, just a cozy mystery with very likable characters. Perfect for rainy or lazy days.
November 27, 2025
BEST read
I really enjoy this next book of Belle Lucas and Bixby too and can't wait to read the next one
I really enjoy this next book of Belle Lucas and Bixby too and can't wait to read the next one
May 3, 2024
I am really enjoying this series. The characters all have a back story that’s interesting and pulls you into them. They are complex without being complicated or overwhelming. There’s a real human element to each character that helps the story feel more substantial. I’m curious to see how each character develops and how that connects all the relationships and how that will grow.
The story reads at a nice pace with no lulls or dull sections. It’s interesting throughout the entire read. I’m looking forward to the next installment.
The story reads at a nice pace with no lulls or dull sections. It’s interesting throughout the entire read. I’m looking forward to the next installment.
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