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Seasoned Sleuth #3
Bread to Kill
Sometimes it’s best to leave the past…
In the past.
Breezy Lake Village resident and amateur sleuth, Loretta Barksdale, is heartbroken when she finds that there’s been an intruder in her home and her beloved cat, Milo, is missing.
The neighborhood busybody informs Loretta that someone has been searching for her, and when Loretta finds out who it is, it’s the last person she’d ever want to see.
They’ve come to her seeking help, but Loretta’s focus is squarely on finding her dear Milo, until a body is discovered with obvious ties to her past.
She refuses to get involved…until she has no choice.
Loretta finds a clue that just might solve the crime and get to the truth and discovers the lengths to which people will go to save themselves.
Will this case be the end of her sleuthing forever?
Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery!
In the past.
Breezy Lake Village resident and amateur sleuth, Loretta Barksdale, is heartbroken when she finds that there’s been an intruder in her home and her beloved cat, Milo, is missing.
The neighborhood busybody informs Loretta that someone has been searching for her, and when Loretta finds out who it is, it’s the last person she’d ever want to see.
They’ve come to her seeking help, but Loretta’s focus is squarely on finding her dear Milo, until a body is discovered with obvious ties to her past.
She refuses to get involved…until she has no choice.
Loretta finds a clue that just might solve the crime and get to the truth and discovers the lengths to which people will go to save themselves.
Will this case be the end of her sleuthing forever?
Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery!
- GenresCozy Mystery
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2023
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September 6, 2023
Loretta comes home from an early chili dinner she cooked for to find her front door ajar and her precious cat Milo missing. Loretta searches everywhere with no luck, she also calls the police to report the break in. When Pauline and Bridgette show up they tell her some man has been driving around looking for her, turns out it's her ex-husband and he shows up in the middle of the night demanding she give him back all the money from their divorce settlement because he needs it. Loretta reports the visit to the police and is surprised by the amount of trouble her ex is still causing between him, a dead body, a new wife and a missing cat this is just more chaos than Loretta wants to deal with but in the end the murder is solved and most importantly Milo finds his way home with a little help. Great read.
June 21, 2023
The last person Loretta ever wanted to see was her crazy ex but like a boomerang, there he was making demands. When he was arrested for murder, Loretta (as much as she couldn't stand the guy) didn't think he was a killer so along with sleuthing that out, there was the mystery of 'who took the cranky cat'? The whodunit wasn't too hard to guess, but the sleuthing was still good.
After all the craziness was settled and the police had their perp, the village got a nice surprise and maybe it was even a better surprise for Loretta, who knows? It'll be interesting to see what happens next! Can't wait to borrow the next book when it's out!
After all the craziness was settled and the police had their perp, the village got a nice surprise and maybe it was even a better surprise for Loretta, who knows? It'll be interesting to see what happens next! Can't wait to borrow the next book when it's out!
April 25, 2025
Great book!!!!
I really like this series!!!!
Loretta was at the Breezy Lake Village Clubhouse for the chili dinner and when she got home she found her house was broken into and she found her front door opened and her cat Milo was gone. She called the police and she reported the crime.
She was having a sleepless night and heard scratches on her bedroom windows in the middle of the night and found a very unwanted blast from her past looking at her.
Ex-husband, loan shark, murder and her cat was still missing.
What in the world does Loretta have to do to live in peace?
You have to get this book to find the answers!!!!
You won't be disappointed!!!!
I really like this series!!!!
Loretta was at the Breezy Lake Village Clubhouse for the chili dinner and when she got home she found her house was broken into and she found her front door opened and her cat Milo was gone. She called the police and she reported the crime.
She was having a sleepless night and heard scratches on her bedroom windows in the middle of the night and found a very unwanted blast from her past looking at her.
Ex-husband, loan shark, murder and her cat was still missing.
What in the world does Loretta have to do to live in peace?
You have to get this book to find the answers!!!!
You won't be disappointed!!!!
January 9, 2024
Again love it
I like the small mysteries that are in this series. Loretta's ex husband shows up and brings trouble with him. One hit man ends up dead, her ex is a suspect and the killer is a female that claimed to be his new wife who was the person he owed money to. Oh, and Milo turns up missing and found by Pauline of all people. On to the next one. I really wish that recipes were included in the books because some of this stuff sounds very good,
I like the small mysteries that are in this series. Loretta's ex husband shows up and brings trouble with him. One hit man ends up dead, her ex is a suspect and the killer is a female that claimed to be his new wife who was the person he owed money to. Oh, and Milo turns up missing and found by Pauline of all people. On to the next one. I really wish that recipes were included in the books because some of this stuff sounds very good,
June 18, 2023
Kindle Copy for Review
The past has a way of showing up when you least expected. Seems someone has been searching for Loretta who manages to break into home as her cat beloved cat goes missing.
Who is this blast from the past and what do they want from her? Surprises are not always wanted in this fast-paced cozy read.
A must addition.
The past has a way of showing up when you least expected. Seems someone has been searching for Loretta who manages to break into home as her cat beloved cat goes missing.
Who is this blast from the past and what do they want from her? Surprises are not always wanted in this fast-paced cozy read.
A must addition.
June 19, 2023
Another strong addition to the series
Loretta comes home to find someone has been in her house and her cat Milo is missing. Then her ex husband turns up looking for money. From there the mystery deepens with a dead body and more intrigue. A fun read looking forward to the next in the series
Loretta comes home to find someone has been in her house and her cat Milo is missing. Then her ex husband turns up looking for money. From there the mystery deepens with a dead body and more intrigue. A fun read looking forward to the next in the series
June 21, 2023
awesome
Another really good book on this series. Loretta sure has her hands full in this one. Her current life collided with her past life. Pick up a copy to see how it all plays out. Great ending, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Another really good book on this series. Loretta sure has her hands full in this one. Her current life collided with her past life. Pick up a copy to see how it all plays out. Great ending, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
June 21, 2023
Another wonderful addition to this series. An engaging storyline that is consistently well written and characters that have distinctive well developed personalities are what make this book and series a must read.
July 4, 2023
Not only is Loretta dealing with her ex returning, Milo is missing and a mystery woman shows up as well. Lots of drama in this one. Couldn’t read it fast enough. So excited to see what the next book brings.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
June 19, 2023
FANTASTIC
Three Books is not enough from this Series. It was a Fantastic Read. We need mire books , say 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. Great Writing from Gretchen Allen.
Three Books is not enough from this Series. It was a Fantastic Read. We need mire books , say 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. Great Writing from Gretchen Allen.
June 20, 2023
I enjoyed this book. This is a quick read. It is a fun and interesting cozy mystery.
July 7, 2023
A must read!! Pick this up today!!
November 17, 2023
This is a great series.
Have to download Book #4.
Have to download Book #4.
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