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A Crouton Murder
Meet Melina Cameron. Baker extraordinaire and killer crouton maker.
When Franklin Seever, the father of Melina’s best friend BettyJo, is poisoned from eating Melina’s fresh baked croutons at a dinner party, a police investigation once again targets Melina.
But Melina has learned her lesson after finding her landlady lying in a pool of blood with a crusty bread loaf sticking out of her mouth, just a few months ago. If there is one thing Melina is aware of, it’s that you never really know people until you break bread with them.
BettyJo’s dad, a wealthy banker, already disliked Melina before the crouton calamity. What’s he going to think of her now that his life is hanging in the balance? Out of the bread pan and into the fire for Melina as she tries to keep BettyJo from freaking out about her dad, and keep her safe from a weirdo stalker.
And wouldn’t you know it? Just when Melina’s life couldn’t get more twisted than a loaf of braided bread, the sexy Scotsman, Aidan Sinclair arrives on her doorstep with a smile on his face and an offer that could change Melina’s life forever.
When Franklin Seever, the father of Melina’s best friend BettyJo, is poisoned from eating Melina’s fresh baked croutons at a dinner party, a police investigation once again targets Melina.
But Melina has learned her lesson after finding her landlady lying in a pool of blood with a crusty bread loaf sticking out of her mouth, just a few months ago. If there is one thing Melina is aware of, it’s that you never really know people until you break bread with them.
BettyJo’s dad, a wealthy banker, already disliked Melina before the crouton calamity. What’s he going to think of her now that his life is hanging in the balance? Out of the bread pan and into the fire for Melina as she tries to keep BettyJo from freaking out about her dad, and keep her safe from a weirdo stalker.
And wouldn’t you know it? Just when Melina’s life couldn’t get more twisted than a loaf of braided bread, the sexy Scotsman, Aidan Sinclair arrives on her doorstep with a smile on his face and an offer that could change Melina’s life forever.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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About the author
J.M. Griffin
23 books190 followersJM Griffin grew up in the Maine countryside. Inspired by the Nancy Drew mysteries, JM wrote her first story at age twelve.
With 5 books written and more in the works, JM's first book in the Vinnie Esposito series published in February of 2009. The first and second Vinnie Esposito novels have been re-released through Lachesis Publishing. The third novel in the series, Dead Wrong, was released in ebook format in October 2010, and in paperback in April 2011. Stay tuned for more of the Vinnie Esposito series.
In addition to the Esposito series, JM has written a mystery featuring faeries, pixies, murder, tea and cupcakes. Lyrical Press, Inc. presented the ebook on August 16th of 2010. The paper edition was released in June 2011 and is available at www.amazon.com.
Murder on Spy Glass Lane, a novel filled with the antics of Sarah McDougall, a psychic artist, her Bassett hound Sparky, and their swashbuckling pirate-like neighbor was published as an ebook in January 2012. The paper version of this book will be available January 1, 2012.
JM and her husband John reside with two crazy cats who rule the roost in New England. Their home is surrounded by a forest, a nearby reservoir and natures creatures.
With 5 books written and more in the works, JM's first book in the Vinnie Esposito series published in February of 2009. The first and second Vinnie Esposito novels have been re-released through Lachesis Publishing. The third novel in the series, Dead Wrong, was released in ebook format in October 2010, and in paperback in April 2011. Stay tuned for more of the Vinnie Esposito series.
In addition to the Esposito series, JM has written a mystery featuring faeries, pixies, murder, tea and cupcakes. Lyrical Press, Inc. presented the ebook on August 16th of 2010. The paper edition was released in June 2011 and is available at www.amazon.com.
Murder on Spy Glass Lane, a novel filled with the antics of Sarah McDougall, a psychic artist, her Bassett hound Sparky, and their swashbuckling pirate-like neighbor was published as an ebook in January 2012. The paper version of this book will be available January 1, 2012.
JM and her husband John reside with two crazy cats who rule the roost in New England. Their home is surrounded by a forest, a nearby reservoir and natures creatures.
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April 26, 2014
A Crouton Murder by J.M. Griffin is a 2013 Lachesis Publishing release. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Melina and the gang are back in this Deadly Bakery short story. Melina's friend BettyJo's father is poisoned while eating homemade croutons Melinda had personally made. Now she is suspect number one. If that weren't enough, her relationship with Aiden is up in the air and Melina's grandmother has her heart set on moving to Scotland.
This second book in the series sort of picks up where the first book left off. We know BettyJo has issues with her father who is very disappointed that his daughter isn't in the banking business pulling in huge sums of cash. BettyJo and her father argue a lot but that doesn't mean she wanted him dead. But, Melina and BettyJo are not the only suspects. Who else may have wanted to poison BettyJo's pompous father?
Melina's feelings toward Aiden are a mystery to me. He seems besotted but she seems rather reserved. A stunning turn of events will have you wishing for that third book in the series to come along Right Now!!
A very light, fun cozy mystery that will have you wishing for the smells of homemade baked bread. This one gets 4 stars.
Melina and the gang are back in this Deadly Bakery short story. Melina's friend BettyJo's father is poisoned while eating homemade croutons Melinda had personally made. Now she is suspect number one. If that weren't enough, her relationship with Aiden is up in the air and Melina's grandmother has her heart set on moving to Scotland.
This second book in the series sort of picks up where the first book left off. We know BettyJo has issues with her father who is very disappointed that his daughter isn't in the banking business pulling in huge sums of cash. BettyJo and her father argue a lot but that doesn't mean she wanted him dead. But, Melina and BettyJo are not the only suspects. Who else may have wanted to poison BettyJo's pompous father?
Melina's feelings toward Aiden are a mystery to me. He seems besotted but she seems rather reserved. A stunning turn of events will have you wishing for that third book in the series to come along Right Now!!
A very light, fun cozy mystery that will have you wishing for the smells of homemade baked bread. This one gets 4 stars.
January 17, 2014
The problem with this series, it makes me hungry - (JK). A quick read, with great characters, setting, humor and a little romance
February 20, 2018
Short clean read, likable characters, and interesting plot. Little bit of romance, mixed with a mysterious attempted poisoning.
December 26, 2014
Mel forgot to bring the bread to Brendajoy's dinner party. When she returned with the bread Brendajoy's father was collapsed on the ground. Somehow he was poisoned by the croutons. Of course Mel made them so she is suspect number one for a brief time.
This story didn't seem to focus much on the mystery as it did on the personal relationships of the characters. This isn't a bad thing, but when you have such a short story like this the relationship aspect kind of overwhelmed the mystery part.
This story didn't seem to focus much on the mystery as it did on the personal relationships of the characters. This isn't a bad thing, but when you have such a short story like this the relationship aspect kind of overwhelmed the mystery part.
April 30, 2014
a good follow up to A Crusty Murder. It is a shorter book/novella so there aren't a ton of characters that could be the murderer. There are some good clues but nothing outright tells you who was the killer.
Did learn that one of the characters, Vinnie Esposito, has her own mystery series and I think there are 5 books. Will have to check those out!
Did learn that one of the characters, Vinnie Esposito, has her own mystery series and I think there are 5 books. Will have to check those out!
July 24, 2015
A croutons murder.
It was a very nice love story. I wasn't sure how. It was going to end.but it turned out all right.gdf
It was a very nice love story. I wasn't sure how. It was going to end.but it turned out all right.gdf
September 26, 2014
Likeable characters, fun read
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