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Murder by Macaron: A Sweet Spot Mystery
What if the very recipe that could save your dream… ended up being the one that destroyed it?
Clara Bennett only wanted one to prove she could turn her love for baking into something real. Her small-town bakery, The Sweet Spot, was supposed to be her fresh start. But when a famous food critic takes one bite of her signature macarons and collapses in front of the entire town, her dream crumbles overnight. Suddenly, whispers spread, suspicions rise, and Clara finds herself at the center of a mystery she never asked for.
Was it an accident? A tragic allergy? Or deliberate sabotage?
The more Clara searches for answers, the more dangerous the questions become. Who slipped into her kitchen when she wasn’t looking? Why did her best friend lie about her background? Why was the rival baker absent on competition day? And why does the town’s steady-eyed police officer seem to care just a little too much about proving her innocence?
The truth in Maplewood is like batter—you can fold it gently, hide it beneath sweetness, but sooner or later it rises. And once it does, lives are changed forever.
This isn’t just another cozy whodunit. Murder by Macaron blends suspense, small-town charm, friendship, and mouthwatering recipes into a story that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Fans of Joanne Fluke, Ellie Alexander, or V.M. Burns will feel right at home—but with a fresh twist you won’t see coming.
You’ll find yourself saying, “ah, that’s me” when Clara doubts herself, and “urgh, that’s me” when she fights against the whispers of failure. Because deep down, this isn’t just about solving a crime. It’s about proving that ordinary women can do extraordinary things when everything is on the line.
Inside Murder by Macaron, you’ll
A small-town bakery so vivid you’ll smell the sugar and cinnamon in the air.
A heroine whose flaws make her real—and whose courage makes her unforgettable.
A mystery layered with secrets, jealousy, and red herrings that will keep you guessing.
The thrill of chasing clues with Clara, Ruby, and Martha—your new favorite detective trio.
A slow-burn spark with the town’s police officer, adding heart to the suspense.
Recipes you can actually bake at home while you devour the story.
A finale that satisfies like the perfect dessert while leaving you craving the next book.
Maybe you’ve read cozy mysteries before. Maybe you think you know how this will end. You don’t.
Because this isn’t sugar-coated. It’s layered with deception, sprinkled with danger, and glazed with just enough sweetness to make you believe everything will turn out fine—until it doesn’t.
And that’s exactly why you won’t be able to put it down.
Imagine losing everything you’ve built in an instant… then finding the strength to fight back, uncover the truth, and rise stronger than ever. That’s Clara’s story. And when you reach the final page, you won’t just know who did it—you’ll know why it matters.
Clara Bennett only wanted one to prove she could turn her love for baking into something real. Her small-town bakery, The Sweet Spot, was supposed to be her fresh start. But when a famous food critic takes one bite of her signature macarons and collapses in front of the entire town, her dream crumbles overnight. Suddenly, whispers spread, suspicions rise, and Clara finds herself at the center of a mystery she never asked for.
Was it an accident? A tragic allergy? Or deliberate sabotage?
The more Clara searches for answers, the more dangerous the questions become. Who slipped into her kitchen when she wasn’t looking? Why did her best friend lie about her background? Why was the rival baker absent on competition day? And why does the town’s steady-eyed police officer seem to care just a little too much about proving her innocence?
The truth in Maplewood is like batter—you can fold it gently, hide it beneath sweetness, but sooner or later it rises. And once it does, lives are changed forever.
This isn’t just another cozy whodunit. Murder by Macaron blends suspense, small-town charm, friendship, and mouthwatering recipes into a story that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Fans of Joanne Fluke, Ellie Alexander, or V.M. Burns will feel right at home—but with a fresh twist you won’t see coming.
You’ll find yourself saying, “ah, that’s me” when Clara doubts herself, and “urgh, that’s me” when she fights against the whispers of failure. Because deep down, this isn’t just about solving a crime. It’s about proving that ordinary women can do extraordinary things when everything is on the line.
Inside Murder by Macaron, you’ll
A small-town bakery so vivid you’ll smell the sugar and cinnamon in the air.
A heroine whose flaws make her real—and whose courage makes her unforgettable.
A mystery layered with secrets, jealousy, and red herrings that will keep you guessing.
The thrill of chasing clues with Clara, Ruby, and Martha—your new favorite detective trio.
A slow-burn spark with the town’s police officer, adding heart to the suspense.
Recipes you can actually bake at home while you devour the story.
A finale that satisfies like the perfect dessert while leaving you craving the next book.
Maybe you’ve read cozy mysteries before. Maybe you think you know how this will end. You don’t.
Because this isn’t sugar-coated. It’s layered with deception, sprinkled with danger, and glazed with just enough sweetness to make you believe everything will turn out fine—until it doesn’t.
And that’s exactly why you won’t be able to put it down.
Imagine losing everything you’ve built in an instant… then finding the strength to fight back, uncover the truth, and rise stronger than ever. That’s Clara’s story. And when you reach the final page, you won’t just know who did it—you’ll know why it matters.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2025
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