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*This is book 10 in the Frosted Love Cozy Mystery Series*

Missy's new boyfriend Chas has a past, and now it turns out he's betrothed, or at least he was supposed to be. After an apparent murder at the family function where Missy is trying to make a good impression, Chas works to clear her name while Missy is attacked by the presumed killer, and time is running out.

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168 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 29, 2015

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Profile Image for Danielle (LilBookGremlin).
26 reviews15 followers
March 6, 2024
Title: Devil's Food Murder
Author: Carol Durand, Summer Prescott
Series: Frosted Love Cozy Mystery, 10
Release Date: June 2015
Publisher: Summer Prescott Books
Rating: 3 stars

Favourite character: Echo
Least favourite character: N/A (can't say without spoilering people)

Mini-Review: This was very character heavy with cozy romance vibes and very light on the murder, which is not why I read mysteries, but it is what it is. The

Fan Cast:
Melissa "Missy" Gladstone - AnnaLynne McCord
Chas Beckett - Nicholas Braun
Amanda Heatherington - Courtney Halverson
Reginald "Reggie" Beckett - Matthew Daddario
Olivia Beckett Grant - Rachel Brosnahan
Echo - Shay Mitchell
Profile Image for Sandy Bartles.
1,395 reviews37 followers
December 6, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed the revised edition of this book. Missy finally gets to meet Chas’ family. Be careful what you wish for!
890 reviews6 followers
June 17, 2023
Chas finally filled Missy in on his estranged family and invited her to fly home with him to New York to celebrate his Dad's birthday. They arrive the day before and Missy creates special cupcakes for his Dad but as soon as she enters the party she meets a rude entitled jerk who orders her to get him a drink and Missy puts him in his place but she is definitely feeling like a fish out of water with this high society party but Chas rescues her and it seems like everything will be okay but then there's a murder and the whole thing descends into mass chaos and Missy is a suspect since someone took a video of her argument with the deceased. Rude people, getting shoved fully dressed into the pool by the woman who his family thought Chas should marry was all too much and Missy retreats to her room. So many twists, turns and plots along with an accident or two keeps things chaotic but finally the police discover what killed the victim and Missy is no longer a suspect but there are still far too many strange things happening. In the end the killer is discovered, and all appears well until Chas has an untimely accident. Great read.
673 reviews15 followers
December 12, 2018
With a recommendation from Mayor Chadwick, Althea Browning approaches Missy for help with planning her wedding. Missy agrees, with the understanding that it is not something she usually does. Before she has to start with the wedding planning, Chas and Missy head to New York for his father's 85th birthday. This also gives Missy a chance to meet Chas' family. Unfortunately, Missy feels totally out of place with his family and the society people in attendance.

Missy has a disagreement with Giles Heatherington, who is later found dead with one of her cupcakes in his hand. Naturally, Missy is the prime suspect and Chas has no authority here.

Who killed Giles? Why was he killed? How will Missy prove her innocence? Will Missy survive her trip to New York? Will Chas be able to help with the investigation? More importantly, will Missy and Chas' relationship survive the New York visit?

Summer Prescott does a great job of showing society from an average person's perspective. She also knows how to wind multiple mysteries together and still keep them straight.
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399 reviews1 follower
August 11, 2017
Chas' background was quite a shocker I feel. I suspected that he probably had a secret or two, but that is big. Missy finally meeting his family was interesting, as they come from a very different upbringing. I will say though, given what they've been through you would think that Missy would have more confidence in their relationship bit she's the first person to jump ship.

I enjoyed the story line and mystery, it was interesting to see the Beckett family dynamic and how Missy fit into it. Though I found that murderer was a little obvious I still liked how it played out in the story.

This book went into Chas' past up until parts of his high school. I am hoping that the trend to develop characters continues into future books.
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756 reviews16 followers
March 15, 2019
Best book yet!!

This was perhaps the best book yet! I loved it! We learn so much more about Chas and his family and upbringing and get to see what makes him the wonderful man that he is. *sigh* He’s definitely one of my top book boyfriends, no doubt. Missy was amazing as usual. I love her spunk and attitude when confronted with a rude person. She’s got a fiery streak to her that will not hesitate to put someone in their place when warranted.
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1,093 reviews10 followers
December 5, 2018
Fun!

Every so often you find a series of books and a wonderful cast of characters that fuel the need to read more and more. This book and series make you want to keep reading. The mystery is always well written and the characters have become family. I'm highly recommending this series and I'm looking forward to more.
265 reviews
May 15, 2019
Devil’s Food Murder

I was on the edge of my seat reading this boo. It was exciting. Thank you for a well written series. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happens to my favorite characters.
Profile Image for Lauren.
1,897 reviews4 followers
July 2, 2019
Missy finally gets to meet Chas' family and is accused of murder. I wish the stories were longer, I read this one in under 30 minutes. You don't really get time to know or care about anyone other then the original characters.
Profile Image for Georgene Doyle.
57 reviews
March 5, 2021
Tone it down

I was glad in the last book that Melissa finally looked human and gave somebody her ire. But reign it in orange will kiae some of her likableness..
Profile Image for Leann Kasper.
119 reviews1 follower
May 14, 2025
Great story

Yet another great mystery, along with romance for Missy. She seems to get herself in a fix quite often. I really like these cute little stories.
191 reviews
May 14, 2025
Yet another great mystery, along with romance for Missy. She seems to get herself in a fix quite often. I really like these cute little stories.
753 reviews
July 31, 2025
Very light weight mystery. Little character development.

Kind of like whipped cream. Lots of calories but adds minimal value (for me) to a dessert.
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2,109 reviews6 followers
March 3, 2016
Part of me feels committed to continue reading at this point, since I've invested myself in 10 books worth, but I can't get over how frustrating this series has been. I like the characters overall, the author is very descriptive, but at the same time they aren't descriptive and whole scenes that could be exciting to have spelled out are merely summarized. And it happens over and over again. While the mystery is rushed, at least the romance isn't and I appreciate that more than words can tell. I want to know how things progress, but I'm not sure if I'll read the next few books unless they're free or in a bundle.
Profile Image for Kay (Brigidsmomma) Compton.
767 reviews28 followers
July 11, 2015
This was wonderful as usual. I love getting this series release every week now, and look forward to a light quick read that makes me feel good. The mystery is always something interesting, and helps explain a little more about Missy's life as well as her relationship with Chas and the stores she owns and runs. Great job Ms Durand! Please keep it up!
Profile Image for Kitten  Peters.
1,017 reviews5 followers
October 6, 2015
An Missy keep her man

Missy finally gets to meet the chunky detective's family and someone wants him bad enough to kill one or both of them. Another fantastic quick read for a lunch break or just for snuggle up with a good book time.
Profile Image for Rebecca Hollingsworth.
868 reviews7 followers
December 19, 2015
A little history..

In this book we learn a little about Chaz's family and Missy gets to meet them... Plus Chaz's ex-girlfriend.. And wouldn't you know, a murder happens while visiting the family!
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384 reviews
January 6, 2016
I keep hoping this series of novellas will get better but so far, no. There aren't any surprises and I find the dialogue, hmm, I want to say pedestrian but I'm not sure that's the exact word in looking for.
643 reviews11 followers
July 4, 2015
She puts out a new book every two weeks and I look forward to them. Good stories.
816 reviews7 followers
July 7, 2015
Missed them being at home with all their friends, but loving the series. Can't wait to see what happens next for Missy.
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779 reviews60 followers
July 29, 2015
This was a good book how ever I do wish the author had done more to make it more interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
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2,790 reviews19 followers
January 28, 2016
WOW this one had some very interesting things come to light. I am loving how the relationship between Missy and Chas is developing. Being on book 11.
802 reviews
July 4, 2015
What a great cozy. This was my favorite so far. I am looking forward to the next book.
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