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Whipped to Death: A Tiny House Coffee Mystery Series with Dog
A Deadly Recipe for When the Icing on the Cake is Murder
Lily Bennett's tiny house coffee shop, Tiny Beans, has become a beloved fixture in the charming town of Willow Springs. Six months after solving her first murder case, Lily is ready for some well-deserved peace and quiet. But when she agrees to provide coffee service for the town's Annual Baking Competition, trouble is already brewing...
The arrival of celebrity chef and head judge Victor Reynolds stirs up tension among the contestants with his brutal critiques and hidden agenda. When he collapses after sampling local baker Olivia Graham's chocolate mousse, what appears to be a severe allergic reaction turns out to be something far more sinister.
With Olivia becoming the prime suspect and Lily's instincts telling her something doesn't add up, she finds herself drawn into another investigation. Alongside her loyal Australian Shepherd, Bean, whose canine intuition never fails, Lily discovers the murder is connected to a secret development scheme that threatens to transform the soul of Willow Springs.
As threatening notes appear, her coffee shop is broken into, and even Bean becomes a target, Lily realizes she's getting too close to the truth. With the help of handsome carpenter Sam Cooper, no-nonsense librarian Julia Washington, and a cast of colorful local characters, Lily must uncover the killer before they strike again.
Lily Bennett's tiny house coffee shop, Tiny Beans, has become a beloved fixture in the charming town of Willow Springs. Six months after solving her first murder case, Lily is ready for some well-deserved peace and quiet. But when she agrees to provide coffee service for the town's Annual Baking Competition, trouble is already brewing...
The arrival of celebrity chef and head judge Victor Reynolds stirs up tension among the contestants with his brutal critiques and hidden agenda. When he collapses after sampling local baker Olivia Graham's chocolate mousse, what appears to be a severe allergic reaction turns out to be something far more sinister.
With Olivia becoming the prime suspect and Lily's instincts telling her something doesn't add up, she finds herself drawn into another investigation. Alongside her loyal Australian Shepherd, Bean, whose canine intuition never fails, Lily discovers the murder is connected to a secret development scheme that threatens to transform the soul of Willow Springs.
As threatening notes appear, her coffee shop is broken into, and even Bean becomes a target, Lily realizes she's getting too close to the truth. With the help of handsome carpenter Sam Cooper, no-nonsense librarian Julia Washington, and a cast of colorful local characters, Lily must uncover the killer before they strike again.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2025
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
June 19, 2025
Lily Bennett, owner of the Tiny Beans coffee shop, is finding herself and her dog being threatened with nothing good if she continues to look for clues as to who murdered a prestigious culinary judge at a food competition in Willow Springs. When her Australian is threatened with death she has to step up her investigation and works with the Chief of Police. Can she find the necessary information and keep Bean and herself safe with the help of Sam, her close friend.
March 12, 2026
A Good Story
I really like this series of books. Great theme, a lot of suspense, solid characters, and I always love a cozy mystery with a dog. An easy read that leaves you wanting more!
I really like this series of books. Great theme, a lot of suspense, solid characters, and I always love a cozy mystery with a dog. An easy read that leaves you wanting more!
August 23, 2025
For what it is this was a decent mystery. Very short and a lot of big jumps are made but a good enough read. Another 60 pages would make a world of difference!
January 19, 2026
Death at a baking competition
One of the judges at a baking competition dies suddenly. Lily and friends need to figure out who had motive. Big secrets come to light.
One of the judges at a baking competition dies suddenly. Lily and friends need to figure out who had motive. Big secrets come to light.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews