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The Peanut Butter Twist
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Expected 10 Feb 26In Maple Ridge, murder is served with a peanut butter twist.Tess Holloway moved to Maple Ridge for quiet mornings, strong coffee, and the joy of running her own bookshop on Main Street. But her peace is shattered when Henry Dawson, the town’s beloved baker, is found dead—and it’s his loyal black lab, Cocoa, who leaves a trail of bloody pawprints straight to Tess’s door.
Suddenly Tess is swept into a mystery that has the whole town buzzing. Why would anyone want Henry dead? What secret did he discover that got him killed? And why does the evidence seem to twist into knots instead of answers?
With Cocoa at her side and her new friends rallying behind her, Tess finds herself digging into small-town grudges, rivalries, and half-baked alibis. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes.
Now Tess must solve the case before the killer cooks up a new victim—because in Maple Ridge, even the sweetest treats can hide the bitterest lies.
Suddenly Tess is swept into a mystery that has the whole town buzzing. Why would anyone want Henry dead? What secret did he discover that got him killed? And why does the evidence seem to twist into knots instead of answers?
With Cocoa at her side and her new friends rallying behind her, Tess finds herself digging into small-town grudges, rivalries, and half-baked alibis. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes.
Now Tess must solve the case before the killer cooks up a new victim—because in Maple Ridge, even the sweetest treats can hide the bitterest lies.
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Expected publication February 10, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
"A quintessential small-town mystery that keeps you hooked from the first page. The story follows Tess, a newcomer who has spent the last six months breathing new life into the local bookstore. When Henry, a beloved local baker, is found murdered, the community is shaken—and the arrival of a big-city detective only complicates matters. Not content to sit on the sidelines, Tess and her friends launch their own investigation. Capturing the heart of small-town America, this is a delightful read from start to finish. Highly recommended!"
December 14, 2025
A most entertaining cozy mystery. Tess' friend and local baker is found murdered in his shop. Tess inherits his dog Cocoa. The dog plays a role indirectly in helping Tess and her friends solve the murder. I love that some of the chapters are written from the dogs point of view. There are a few surprise twists that will keep you turning the pages.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“The Peanut Butter Twist” is a delicious treat for cozy mystery readers. Pleasant surroundings, a fascinating dog, interesting people, and an evil murderer…what’s not to like? I recommend this mystery because I know you will enjoy it!
I received this book as an ARC. My review is not influenced by any opinions, but my own.
I received this book as an ARC. My review is not influenced by any opinions, but my own.
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