Deadly Sins: Gluttony

by Cheryl Bradshaw

Gideon Belmont never wanted to return to Hollow Pines—or to the crumbling bakery his late mother left behind. Inheriting her failing business only unearthed the ghosts of his youth, and the cruel nickname that clung to him like a curse—Gluttonous Gideon.

But with the business sliding deeper into ruin, Gideon makes the grim choice to come home and close its doors forever. As night settles over the town and he turns the shop’s sign from open to closed, the red velvet curtains stir, and he senses a presence lingering in the dark.

In a town where silence holds its own dark voice, the past has returned, and he’s about to learn an unfortunate lesson. Someone has been harboring a grudge of their own, and for Gideon, endings don’t come easy in a town that never forgets.

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--> New to Sloane Monroe? There are three book collections in the Sloane Monroe series. The first is a novel series with 8 titles (Sloane Monroe Series). The second is this short story series, with each book covering one of the seven deadly sins (Deadly Sins). The third is a five-book novella series called Sloane and Maddie, Peril Awaits.

83 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2025

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, supernatural suspense, and poetry. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best private eye novel of the year, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller, and has published over fifty books since 2011.

Raised in Southern California, she now lives in North Texas. When she's not writing, she loves jet-setting to new countries, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her grandbabies.

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Book series in order by Cheryl Bradshaw:

Georgiana Germaine (Mystery Series)

1. Little Girl Lost - USA Today Bestseller
2. Little Lost Secrets
3. Little Broken Things
4. Little White Lies
5. Little Tangled Webs
6. Little Shattered Dreams
7. Little Last Words
8. Little Buried Secrets
9. Little Stolen Memories
10. Little Empty Promises
11. Little Hidden Fears

Sloane Monroe Mystery/Thriller Series

0. Silent As the Grave (prequel to series)
1. Black Diamond Death
2. Murder in Mind
3. I Have a Secret
4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist
5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller
6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller
7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller
8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

Sloane Monroe Stories - Mystery Novella Series
(with characters from the main series)

1. Deadly Sins: Sloth
2. Deadly Sins: Wrath
3. Deadly Sins: Lust
4. Deadly Sins: Greed
5. Deadly Sins: Envy
6. Deadly Sins: Pride

Sloane & Maddie Peril Awaits - Mystery Series
(Spinoff Series with Sloane Monroe & her sidekick Maddie)

1. The Silent Boy
2. The Shadow Children
3. The Broken Soul
4. The Widow Maker
5. The Familiar Stranger

Addison Lockhart Ghost Mystery Series

1. Grayson Manor Haunting
2. Rosecliff Manor Haunting
3. Blackthorn Manor Haunting
4. Belle Manor Haunting
5. Crawley Manor Haunting

Stand Alone Mystery/Thriller Novels

1. Eye for Revenge - USA Today Bestseller
2. The Perfect Lie
3. Hickory Dickory Dead - USA Today Bestseller
4. Roadkill - USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was shorter than the others, but just as good. Gideon never wanted to return to his home town of Hollow Pines, but thanks to the passing of his mom, and her leaving him the bakery, he is here. He makes the decision to close the bakery for good since it's not turning a profit. He is killed the night he is closing for good.
Sloane and her husband Cade are in town for the Spooktember fest and find Gideon's body. The sheriff comes across as a macho jerk. Gideon's sister hires Sloane to help find who killed her brother. There was a lot packed in this short book, but done very well.
I have missed Sloane working with Cade. Really enjoyed this.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book (novella) was a great, fast read. A man is shot dead in the bakery he owns, his widow shows up and the family knew nothing of his marriage. Family members are conflicted as Sloane is hired by his sister to find the killer. This is all taking place in a Soutnern town where a vision of a dead woman shows herself to the locals. After the murder was solved, Sloane and her husband leave the town only for Sloane to see the apparition of the woman as they leave. Very good, short read.

[Leah Hines · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect conclusion to Sloane and Maddie's adventures. Suspense, mystery, beloved characters, and twists. This fast paced read is satisfying and makes you wish there was more! Highly recommend

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a novella, so a quick read, but it wasn’t short on the suspense. Good character development and a surprising villain. Sloane Monroe always finds who she is looking for and solves the mystery. I’ve read all Ma. Bradshaw’s books in every genre. Never disappointed.

[Mandi Newbold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read mystery series. These short stories have a great detective, and are as fun to read as a longer novel. Can be read stand alone, but I suggest reading the entire series! Bradshaw's writing is captivating and smooth to read. Great mystery, surprise ending.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. The premise made sense and the characters were consistent. I always feel like I’m in these small towns and know these characters. She brings you into the scenes with them.

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

This was a good read but shorter than I expected. It is worth reading, I would recommend it for a quick read.

[Patricia Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

This book was quite short but I enjoyed it very much. Sloane Monroe always seems to find murder, wherever she visits.