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Sugar Creek Mystery #6
Death and Groom's Cake
Abby Hirsch is ready to stand by her best friend’s side on her wedding day—but first, they’ll have to unmask a killer.
With wedding bells ringing and old friends returning to Sugar Creek, Abby is busy helping Cassie prepare for her big day. Between cake tastings, dress fittings, and last-minute surprises, her maid-of-honor duties are keeping her on her toes. But when Cassie’s father participates in a Civil War reenactment that ends in real gunfire, the festivities take a dark turn. Someone is dead, and the past isn’t the only thing haunting Sugar Creek.
Determined to protect Cassie’s family from the growing scandal, Abby and Cassie dive headfirst into the investigation. But digging up the truth isn’t easy—especially when it uncovers secrets some people would rather keep buried. With Cocoa sniffing out clues, Sheriff Ryan Iverson trying to keep her out of trouble, and old friends stirring up memories, Abby has more than one mystery to unravel before the big day.
Between wedding chaos, long-buried grudges, and a murderer on the loose, Abby and Cassie must solve the case before someone else gets a deadly dose of history repeating itself.
With humor, lots of friendship and heart, and a dash of Southern charm, Death and Groom’s Cake is a must-read for culinary cozy mystery fans. Grab a slice of this twisty mystery and join Abby for one last deliciously suspenseful adventure in Sugar Creek!
With wedding bells ringing and old friends returning to Sugar Creek, Abby is busy helping Cassie prepare for her big day. Between cake tastings, dress fittings, and last-minute surprises, her maid-of-honor duties are keeping her on her toes. But when Cassie’s father participates in a Civil War reenactment that ends in real gunfire, the festivities take a dark turn. Someone is dead, and the past isn’t the only thing haunting Sugar Creek.
Determined to protect Cassie’s family from the growing scandal, Abby and Cassie dive headfirst into the investigation. But digging up the truth isn’t easy—especially when it uncovers secrets some people would rather keep buried. With Cocoa sniffing out clues, Sheriff Ryan Iverson trying to keep her out of trouble, and old friends stirring up memories, Abby has more than one mystery to unravel before the big day.
Between wedding chaos, long-buried grudges, and a murderer on the loose, Abby and Cassie must solve the case before someone else gets a deadly dose of history repeating itself.
With humor, lots of friendship and heart, and a dash of Southern charm, Death and Groom’s Cake is a must-read for culinary cozy mystery fans. Grab a slice of this twisty mystery and join Abby for one last deliciously suspenseful adventure in Sugar Creek!
- GenresMystery
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2025
About the author
Nova Walsh
54 books88 followersAuthor Nova Walsh writes cozy mysteries full of humor, shenanigans, and friendships that last a lifetime. She mixes in a healthy dose of amateur sleuthing, some slow-burn romance, and a pinch of comedy in every book she writes.
Nova is a former chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She’s an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, wine, and hanging out with friends.
Nova grew up in the southwest, and now lives in Galveston, Texas with her husband and son. When she isn’t writing, she’s often cooking, gardening, hiking, feeding stray animals, or trying to make her way through her endless TBR pile.
Nova is a former chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She’s an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, wine, and hanging out with friends.
Nova grew up in the southwest, and now lives in Galveston, Texas with her husband and son. When she isn’t writing, she’s often cooking, gardening, hiking, feeding stray animals, or trying to make her way through her endless TBR pile.
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February 8, 2026
authors amaze me
In the previous book, Ryan was a Sheriff and Ty a deputy; in this book they are a detective and police officer. Which is itNova? Also some of the time seem to travel to quickly like taking breakfast to Winnie and an hour later it’s time together dressed for a wedding that seems to be in evening.
In the previous book, Ryan was a Sheriff and Ty a deputy; in this book they are a detective and police officer. Which is itNova? Also some of the time seem to travel to quickly like taking breakfast to Winnie and an hour later it’s time together dressed for a wedding that seems to be in evening.
September 3, 2026
Death and Groom's Cake
I enjoyed this book so much. Abby was able to get a talented assistant in Ginger even after another murder was committed at the Civil War program. The wedding was a hit for Cassie and Ty. It was interesting how Abby always gets involved in solving who killed Richard and why he was killed. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this book so much. Abby was able to get a talented assistant in Ginger even after another murder was committed at the Civil War program. The wedding was a hit for Cassie and Ty. It was interesting how Abby always gets involved in solving who killed Richard and why he was killed. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
June 3, 2025
this book wasn't supposed to be the end of the series, but I received the authors newsletter explaining how she is leaving the "cozy genre."
This story read like a "send-off or a good-bye......sniff sniff, I will sooo miss Abby/Ryan + Cassie/Ty + Aunt Meg !
This story read like a "send-off or a good-bye......sniff sniff, I will sooo miss Abby/Ryan + Cassie/Ty + Aunt Meg !
March 11, 2026
A Mystery and a Wedding
I enjoyed this book. I loved the mixture of
and wedding preparations and a murder.
The stalwart Ryan keeps Abby together through it all. All the characters were fun to read about. Good job Nova Walsh
I enjoyed this book. I loved the mixture of
and wedding preparations and a murder.
The stalwart Ryan keeps Abby together through it all. All the characters were fun to read about. Good job Nova Walsh
March 11, 2025
Suspenseful!
Great Whodoneit! I really enjoyed the suspense. Never a dull moment in this story. Just when I figured it out and alibi was presented. Loved it to the end.
Great Whodoneit! I really enjoyed the suspense. Never a dull moment in this story. Just when I figured it out and alibi was presented. Loved it to the end.
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