Dangerous Dough

Donut Shop Mysteries #18

by Jessica Beck

From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck,

Donut Mystery #18, DANGEROUS DOUGH!



Suzanne and Jake are finally married, but the honeymoon is over too soon when they find her mother waiting for them at the airport. Someone has murdered the new police chief in their absence, and the list of suspects comprise some of the folks closest to them, including Suzanne’s stepfather, her assistant at the donut shop, and several folks in the town Chief Tyler just left. As their investigation develops, suspicion falls on people from both sides of the law, and the newlyweds must learn to balance their new marriage with their drive to find the killers!





Praise for the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck



“A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother and great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book.” —Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of Fatally Flaky



“If you like donuts—and who doesn’t?—you’ll love this mystery. It’s like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!” —Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries New Year’s Eve Murder and Wedding Day Murder



“The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters—and donut recipes!” —Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award–winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries



“A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!”—JoAnna Carl, author of The Chocolate Cupid Killings



“A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!”—Tamar Myers, author of Death of a Rug Lord and The Cane Mutiny



“A cleverly plotted cozy mystery with a wonderful small Southern town…Fatally Frosted is a great follow-up to Glazed Murder. Suzanne is a great heroine, Ms. Beck has a sure-fire winner!”—Fresh Fiction



“Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. Sinister Sprinkles will keep you guessing until the very end.”—The Mystery Librarian



“A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town.”—Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Cozy, Romance

203 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2015

About the author

Jessica Beck is a pseudonym used by
Tim Myers.
Jessica Beck is the penname of an author who has been nominated for the Agatha Award and named an Independent Mystery Booksellers Association national bestseller nearly a dozen times.

Jessica Beck loves donuts, and has the figure to prove it. It's amazing what people can convince themselves is all in the name of research! For each recipe featured in the donut mysteries, a dozen more are tried and tested.

When not concocting delicious treats, Beck enjoys the rare snowfalls near her home in the foothills of North Carolina.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/jessic...

Reviews

[Anastasia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dangerous Dough by Jessica Beck is the 18th book in the Donut Shop Mystery series. Suzanne and Jake return from their honeymoon to find that the new police chief has been murdered by poison delivered in a coffee from Donut Hearts. An interesting mystery, but I do find it unbelievable at the scope Suzanne and Grace are given and the way that they treat the investigation as a game. The donuts keep me coming back though

[Shawna Shaheen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 18. Jake and Suzzanefinally got married. But when they came back from honeymoon in Paris Suzzane mom was There and told them that the new police chief was poisoned. Jake was assigned to the ingestion although he was not a festive any more. And he wanted Suzzane and Grace ( Suzanne best friend) to do their sleuthing because he was not allowed to work where The dead sheriff came from orignally. There were 3 suspects that Suzzane and Grace suspected. I've been waiting for Suzzane and Jake to marry.

[Moondance · Rating 3 out of 5]

A honeymoon, by its very definition, isn't suppose to last forever, but I wished that mine with Jake had been longer than the week we spent together in Paris after our hurried nuptials.

Suzanne and Jake have finally tied the knot! Returning from their honeymoon they discover that the new police chief has been murdered by poisoned coffee that came from Donut Hearts. Now former chief, Phillip, and assistant, Emma, are suspects.

Although Jake has retired frim the state police, he his given a special title to help with the investigation. Of course Suzanne gets involved as well.

For such a small town, April Springs has a huge number of murders per capita. This saddens me a bit as it is set in my home state. Suzanne does have a nose for crime and she does a good job sleuthing.

There were a few red herrings that turned by eyes towards the wrong folks. This was a quick simple read for a lazy afternoon.

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

Realized that I'm kind of over Suzanne and her investigative arrogance, so no more of this series for me. (I mean, 18 is enough right?)

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the eighteenth book in the donut shop mysteries. Suzanne has just arrived home from her honeymoon to find out that the new police chief had been posioned. Considering the cheifs personality, it is no suprise the suspect list is a long one, with Suzannes employees on it. Jake is appointed to led the investigation in April Sorings while Suzanne and Grace handle the investigation in the chiefs peevious town.

After having a really hard time getting through the three previous books in this seriesm I had my expectations set low. However, I really enjoyed the book. The pkot of the mystery was good and I was able to follow the clues aling with Suzanne and Grace. I won't wait to kong to read the next one.

[Jennifer Oberth · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was particularly annoying. Suzanne is so mean! She's just not a nice person. Not to strangers and not to friends. The end is awful. I can't really say anything without spoilers so I'll just leave it at that.

[Nancy H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good Donut Shop Mystery, this story sees Suzane and her new husband Jake retiring from their honeymoon, to find that someone has been poisoned with a cup of coffee supposedly from her donut shop. Jake has recently retired but is still able to help the police force. Despite his boss being against his help, Jake gives Suzanne and her friend Grace his blessing to investigate where he can't. With all three of them working together, they eventually solve the murder, but not without Suzanne and Grace nearly getting killed in the process.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! She really tries hard, and succeeds, in not doing any love scenes. If you don't want any or don't care if it's there or not, this is a good series for that.
I don't like how the series is heading, though. If a state police officer were to retire, I believe he/she would be okay with some type of PI work. But I don't think any former cop would do half the things he does here.
Enjoy!

[Alabama Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a new sheriff in April Springs but not for long as he suddenly turns up dead.
A look into his past employment in Granite Meadows turns up,signs of corruption
Jake tries to help out but is quickly banned from investigating outside of April Springs.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This mystery series never disappoints. This was another great story with just the right level of suspense. Looking forward to the next book

[Gale Penton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. The characters are the best and the mystery is always a mystery until the end.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solid book in the series. These books are kind of cheesy, but I enjoy them.

[Becky Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pivotal Book in Series...

This was a pivotal book for the series, and well done. Some books do not survive the loss of tension when the two love interests marry; not so with Jake and Suzanne, as we get to see them struggle to work together well on the murder of the newest police chief.Also, can the detecting duo of Grace and Suzanne make room for Jake, while leaving his ego intact? All in all, interesting sub threads throughout the book with a stunning conclusion. These factors, plus Beck's wry humor, combined for a great cozy read!

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series, but like I have said in numerous other reviews, the author's writing style really gets on my nerves. This time, it was over the top annoying. Yes, we know Jake is Suzanne's new husband, there is no reason she has to constantly refer to him that way. That being said, this mystery was pretty good. I totally thought it was someone else and was surprised at the ending.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Donut Mystery!!

I am never disappointed by Jessica s books!! The characters are so much fun and I love how Suzanne and Grace always manage to get information out of the suspects that the police can't always get.

[Gretchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of Suzanne, owner of Donut Hearts, continues with her and Jake returning from their honeymoon in Paris and landing right in a murder investigation of he new chief in town. This may be their last adventure.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent read

I liked this book, but for me, there was something lacking in the story. I gave it three stars because I liked it enough, I finished it. Will still try other books from this author.

[Jaimie O'Dell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hope this is not the last book- The ending has me kinda worried!

[Martha Morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down

Great book. I'm not a person that reads a book in one or two sittings but this just kept me riveted.

[Jenni Schell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is yet another great book in this series. I would think that by book 18 the characters and stories would start getting stale but that is just not the case. They just keep getting better.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fun mystery book.

[Heather Bowers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Cozy Mystery

Easy read and like with all the books I read...food is involved. Another great series of books with fun characters

[Kristie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good storyline and I also found it interesting seeing the dynamic change a bit with Grace and Suzanne, now that Suzanne and Jake are married and him helping with their investigation.

[Marcie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute short mystery. Nice for a lazy day at home.

[Anne]

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