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Three Scoops Ice Cream Shop #1
Poison Shake
*** Recipes included! ***
When Maddy moves to Creekside Hills, she’s hoping to get her life back on track.
But finding herself as the prime suspect in the murder of the busty blonde her supposedly reformed husband’s been shacking up with isn’t quite the track she’d hoped for. And when word gets around about the poison shake she served, her customer base melts to nothing.
Can she catch the murderer in time to save her marriage, her business, and her reputation?
*** This is a short story of approximately 6,000 words. It is not a full length novel, but will keep you on the edge of your ice cream parlor seat long enough for the server to come tap her foot in front of you, hinting that it's time for you to go home (not that you'll notice, between laughing and biting your fingernails). And then once you get home, it'll keep you busy even longer as you make a thoroughly delicious mess in your kitchen while whipping up Maddy's marvelous, finger-licking creations.***
When Maddy moves to Creekside Hills, she’s hoping to get her life back on track.
But finding herself as the prime suspect in the murder of the busty blonde her supposedly reformed husband’s been shacking up with isn’t quite the track she’d hoped for. And when word gets around about the poison shake she served, her customer base melts to nothing.
Can she catch the murderer in time to save her marriage, her business, and her reputation?
*** This is a short story of approximately 6,000 words. It is not a full length novel, but will keep you on the edge of your ice cream parlor seat long enough for the server to come tap her foot in front of you, hinting that it's time for you to go home (not that you'll notice, between laughing and biting your fingernails). And then once you get home, it'll keep you busy even longer as you make a thoroughly delicious mess in your kitchen while whipping up Maddy's marvelous, finger-licking creations.***
- GenresCozy Mystery
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2015
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June 6, 2018
Shaken but not stirred
A solid cozy with a nice twist. Her business is going well whilst her marriage is going down the drain. When she finds a note left by her husband's lover she knows she has to do something. What she doesn't expect is for the lover to come into her business, drink a milkshake and drop dead. Can she discover what is going on? Why are the police so interested in her? Will she save her marriage? This could have been expanded and made into a great cozy if it had held more detail.
A solid cozy with a nice twist. Her business is going well whilst her marriage is going down the drain. When she finds a note left by her husband's lover she knows she has to do something. What she doesn't expect is for the lover to come into her business, drink a milkshake and drop dead. Can she discover what is going on? Why are the police so interested in her? Will she save her marriage? This could have been expanded and made into a great cozy if it had held more detail.
July 21, 2017
This is a "story" rather than a "novel". However, I needed something quick, light and entertaining - and I got all three with this book. PLUS I got a couple "from scratch" recipes (one for Brownies) which really sound good. I'll add to this when I've made them and let you know what I think of how they taste!
June 19, 2019
Quaint cozy mystery. Becka, Dana's sister, is delightful. Much more so than Maddy. So is Officer Armstrong. I hope that Maddy improves in the future.
Action-packed. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Haunting. Tragic. Twisted. Wonderful characters.
Action-packed. Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Haunting. Tragic. Twisted. Wonderful characters.
March 1, 2018
Fun to read
This little book was fun to read. I enjoyed it. Would have liked a little bit longer of a book, but was worth reading.
This little book was fun to read. I enjoyed it. Would have liked a little bit longer of a book, but was worth reading.
November 5, 2018
Good short story with a twist
Not giving away who dunit, but really liked this book. Great quick read and loved the ending. Had a great plot twist.
Not giving away who dunit, but really liked this book. Great quick read and loved the ending. Had a great plot twist.
September 5, 2022
Too many typos to recommend. Because this is a short story, there ends up being no warmth with the characters. Quick read.
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July 12, 2023
Quick read, but also enjoyable.
Fun book to read. Author kept the pages turning. Interesting characters. I'll try another. Not sure what else to say.
Fun book to read. Author kept the pages turning. Interesting characters. I'll try another. Not sure what else to say.
March 6, 2018
This was a cute story a little shorter then I like, however I wanted something cute and short and this fit the bill.
June 17, 2015
Cute
It's a cute book has good recipes an doesn't take long to read I enjoyed reading it and can't wait for the next one
It's a cute book has good recipes an doesn't take long to read I enjoyed reading it and can't wait for the next one
June 18, 2015
I bought this for the fabulous cover art, and loved the story even more. The writing is very clever and droll. Very interesting short story! I'm looking forward to the next installment.
June 18, 2015
Enjoyable short story.
June 21, 2015
Short and sweet
A quick read to pass the time and I've found a new author to add to my cozy mysteries. Great job
A quick read to pass the time and I've found a new author to add to my cozy mysteries. Great job
June 30, 2015
Good
the. short story that has a murder and the people who were involved.the husband who is an unfaithful crepe.a happy ending.
the. short story that has a murder and the people who were involved.the husband who is an unfaithful crepe.a happy ending.
July 13, 2015
Short, snappy and sweet
This a short and snappy story not to much of plot what, who, where, when and why plus a recipe...
This a short and snappy story not to much of plot what, who, where, when and why plus a recipe...
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