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A Molly Sweetwater Cozy Mystery #2
Maple Bacon Mayhem
“This was an absolutely magical book. It was so hard to put down I often read far into the night instead of sleeping….My husband will be reading it also.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
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MAPLE BACON A MOLLY SWEETWATER COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #2) is the second book in a delightful new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, whose books have received over 5,000 five-star reviews! The series begins with CARAMEL CONSPIRACY (BOOK #1).
In a Victorian seaside town, taffy shop owner Molly Sweetwater experiments with unique taffy flavors—until her renowned sweets put her in the vicinity of a mysterious death, and force her to clear her name and unravel a mystery.
When the town's beloved maple syrup producer is found dead in his own sap barrel, Molly Sweetwater's new maple bacon taffy becomes an unexpected clue. Molly must unravel a sticky web of secrets before the Maple Syrup Festival turns bittersweet.
The Molly Sweetwater series is a charming cozy mystery that whisks you away to a quaint seaside town, casts a spell with its enchanting atmosphere, and entices with flavorful surprises. Overflowing with twists and featuring a captivating mystery, each book is sure to keep you reading well into the night.
Future books in the series are also available!
“Loved this book! You really feel like you’re in the story. Can’t wait to read more.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding For Now And Forever)
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“Fun read! I couldn't put it down. I bought the series, can't wait to start next book!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding The Ghostly Murder and Breakfast)
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“The book was very well written and kept me interested all the way through. The characters were very believable and the scenes were very real. It was a great read!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
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“I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was descriptive, well written and kept me entertained.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding The Witching Murder by Manuscript)
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--Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
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MAPLE BACON A MOLLY SWEETWATER COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #2) is the second book in a delightful new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, whose books have received over 5,000 five-star reviews! The series begins with CARAMEL CONSPIRACY (BOOK #1).
In a Victorian seaside town, taffy shop owner Molly Sweetwater experiments with unique taffy flavors—until her renowned sweets put her in the vicinity of a mysterious death, and force her to clear her name and unravel a mystery.
When the town's beloved maple syrup producer is found dead in his own sap barrel, Molly Sweetwater's new maple bacon taffy becomes an unexpected clue. Molly must unravel a sticky web of secrets before the Maple Syrup Festival turns bittersweet.
The Molly Sweetwater series is a charming cozy mystery that whisks you away to a quaint seaside town, casts a spell with its enchanting atmosphere, and entices with flavorful surprises. Overflowing with twists and featuring a captivating mystery, each book is sure to keep you reading well into the night.
Future books in the series are also available!
“Loved this book! You really feel like you’re in the story. Can’t wait to read more.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding For Now And Forever)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fun read! I couldn't put it down. I bought the series, can't wait to start next book!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding The Ghostly Murder and Breakfast)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The book was very well written and kept me interested all the way through. The characters were very believable and the scenes were very real. It was a great read!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was descriptive, well written and kept me entertained.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding The Witching Murder by Manuscript)
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189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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About the author
Sophie Love
94 books313 followersA lifelong fan of the romance genre, Sophie Love is thrilled to release her debut romance series: FOR NOW AND FOREVER (THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR—BOOK 1). Sophie would love to hear from you, so please visit www.sophieloveauthor.com to email her, to join the mailing list, to receive free ebooks, to hear the latest news, and to stay in touch!
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Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 reviews
September 25, 2025
Maple Bacon Mayhem is the second book in the Molly Sweetwater series. Molly is once again considered a suspect when a fellow shop owner is found dead in a barrel of syrup with her taffy as a clue. Molly is more offended and hurt when Jake the lead detective and someone she has been dating I believe asks her questions and motive around the death. Molly works to clear her name and find out who the real killer is with the help of her sister and best friend.
The book was a little bit like the first where we had repetitiveness of what color Molly's eyes were or the color and style of Poppy's hair was. I like description but at times it can seem like too much. Also, like the first book as soon as the town suspects Molly as being a murderer no one comes to her shop and then at the end when it is revealed she's not the murderer everyone is coming back into her shop to show how sorry they were. I don't know what the future books look like but I hope she is not the main suspect in every book and the town turns on her every time. I do like the relationship building between Molly and Jack and would like to see that build. I did enjoy the book just want a bit more and not too much repeating.
The book was a little bit like the first where we had repetitiveness of what color Molly's eyes were or the color and style of Poppy's hair was. I like description but at times it can seem like too much. Also, like the first book as soon as the town suspects Molly as being a murderer no one comes to her shop and then at the end when it is revealed she's not the murderer everyone is coming back into her shop to show how sorry they were. I don't know what the future books look like but I hope she is not the main suspect in every book and the town turns on her every time. I do like the relationship building between Molly and Jack and would like to see that build. I did enjoy the book just want a bit more and not too much repeating.
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July 27, 2025
a little too much like the first one
I do hope that all of your books don’t have Molly pegged as the murderer and the town staying away from her shop, as well as the tourist it is only the second one of them I have read and already find it tedious. Oh and don’t make it her best friend or sister🤦🏽♀️
I do hope that all of your books don’t have Molly pegged as the murderer and the town staying away from her shop, as well as the tourist it is only the second one of them I have read and already find it tedious. Oh and don’t make it her best friend or sister🤦🏽♀️
November 8, 2024
I enjoyed this book. My only concern is the overload on sugary comments. Perhaps it's because I am male. Otherwise, the story is well written, the suspense is well done and the characters are becoming more beloved to me with each story. The plot is easily followed, and Molly is stuck with the town thinking she is a murderer yet again. What is wrong with a small town assuming the worst of it's inhabitants? Sounds to me like far too many people are willing to think the worst of their neighbors. Regardless of my gripes, I do recommend this book and feel it earned the four stars I gave it.
August 20, 2025
Maple Bacon Mayhem (A Molly Sweetwater Cozy Mystery)
Great story line. The characters are all very relational and caring. The Mystery keeps you guessing. Just the moment you think you know the killer, no not that character. You move on, and on! The Harry shop is so well described you can smell it and taste it. Enjoy!
Great story line. The characters are all very relational and caring. The Mystery keeps you guessing. Just the moment you think you know the killer, no not that character. You move on, and on! The Harry shop is so well described you can smell it and taste it. Enjoy!
August 20, 2025
A Sweet Winner
Most enjoyable and well written detailed and described throughout,The romance appears to be blossoming nicely between the heroine and the detective it will no doubt progress in book 3.
Most enjoyable and well written detailed and described throughout,The romance appears to be blossoming nicely between the heroine and the detective it will no doubt progress in book 3.
August 21, 2025
Too wordy!
I don't like the author's style of writing. She's entirely too wordy, for me. I read one of her other books and as soon as I started this I realized if was an author I didn't like. I hope to remember her name in the future!
I don't like the author's style of writing. She's entirely too wordy, for me. I read one of her other books and as soon as I started this I realized if was an author I didn't like. I hope to remember her name in the future!
September 1, 2025
Fun cozy mystery
Enjoyed reading about this girl who can't keep her feet in her taffy shop, instead of nosing into investigations. Her bacon maple taffy does sound good - no fair, we can't get some. 0:-)
Enjoyed reading about this girl who can't keep her feet in her taffy shop, instead of nosing into investigations. Her bacon maple taffy does sound good - no fair, we can't get some. 0:-)
September 4, 2025
Written like she was getting paid by the word!!
The story had potential and the characters where fun but the writing was ridiculous! How many times do you have to mention Poppys ponytail or the color of their eyes or the smell of salt air????
The story had potential and the characters where fun but the writing was ridiculous! How many times do you have to mention Poppys ponytail or the color of their eyes or the smell of salt air????
October 19, 2025
Another great read
Another great read, I like this one just as much as the first, the description of the goodies makes my mouth water and want to take a trip to the taffy factory down in South Carolina.
Another great read, I like this one just as much as the first, the description of the goodies makes my mouth water and want to take a trip to the taffy factory down in South Carolina.
November 16, 2024
Good read.
I enjoyed Molly's latest adventure, a little bit of a slow start compared to the first book in the series but ultimately just as enjoyable.
I enjoyed Molly's latest adventure, a little bit of a slow start compared to the first book in the series but ultimately just as enjoyable.
August 20, 2025
Overly descriptive for me.
August 20, 2025
Proper cozy mystery
Great little story with some twists along the way. Sets up the relationship between Detective Jack and Molly. Potential for many more cases to solve.
Great little story with some twists along the way. Sets up the relationship between Detective Jack and Molly. Potential for many more cases to solve.
August 24, 2025
Great read
I really enjoyed meeting all the
characters in this book. The plot moved along well with enough twists and turns to keep you interested. I'll look forward to more.
I really enjoyed meeting all the
characters in this book. The plot moved along well with enough twists and turns to keep you interested. I'll look forward to more.
September 7, 2025
Sappy
There is some errors in the names between Sweetwater and Maplethorpe in a couple of places but the story is interesting
There is some errors in the names between Sweetwater and Maplethorpe in a couple of places but the story is interesting
September 27, 2025
For a free book, it was alright.
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