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Slice of Paradise Mystery #3
The Blackmail Flour Trail
If you've gotten to know Faith Franklin in A Cherry Sinister Murder & The Cheesecake Fake and you're ready for more...IT'S TIME! Join Faith in her 3rd adventure, The Blackmail Flour Trail, coming on May 3rd! But be sure to purchase it now because it will be increasing to its regular price upon release!
Written by #2 Bestseller Nancy McGovern & talented newcomer Cyra Bruce, the "Slice of Paradise Cozy Mystery Series" has it all: intriguing characters, clever whodunits & tasty recipes that come directly from Faith's Slice of Paradise café in beautiful, sunny Florida!
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, do yourself a favor and get started...NOW!
And don't forget to join the "Slice of Paradise Mailing List" inside this book and receive updates on the series, behind-the-scenes info & a FREE "SLICE OF PARADISE" STORY called The Cream Pie Alibi! You'll love it!
Written by #2 Bestseller Nancy McGovern & talented newcomer Cyra Bruce, the "Slice of Paradise Cozy Mystery Series" has it all: intriguing characters, clever whodunits & tasty recipes that come directly from Faith's Slice of Paradise café in beautiful, sunny Florida!
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, do yourself a favor and get started...NOW!
And don't forget to join the "Slice of Paradise Mailing List" inside this book and receive updates on the series, behind-the-scenes info & a FREE "SLICE OF PARADISE" STORY called The Cream Pie Alibi! You'll love it!
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2017
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About the author
Nancy McGovern
83 books173 followersI'm a mother, wife, homemaker, pet lover, teacher, student, reader, writer, drinker of tea & wine (depending on the time of day) and sleep-deprived dreamer. I live in Syracuse, NY, with my husband, Doug (also a writer with books available on Amazon), our three children and too many furred & feathered friends to list!
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October 8, 2020
This was a good mystery in the series. I will admit this was one of the few times I wasn't actually surprised by who did it. This time Faith and her friends are accused of murder simply because they were the competition in the baking challenge. Needless to say, this baking challenge caused more problems than it was worth.
October 5, 2019
A fun ssries
I have read three of this series and find it very good. I enjoy how much the characters are developing as the series continues. Good mystery and a quick read.
I have read three of this series and find it very good. I enjoy how much the characters are developing as the series continues. Good mystery and a quick read.
May 4, 2017
Another great story with Faith, Laura and even Grandma Bessie. Faith and Laura enter a baking contest and it is down to the final part of the contest. That is when their competitor is found dead, and the police think Faith and Laura had something to do with it! Not only this, they also have to keep the tea room going. Can Faith, Laura, and Grandma Bessie prove their innocence? Read the book to find out. I received ARC of this book. The review is entirely of my own choosing.
June 8, 2017
“The truth will out. It always does.” If only Deputy Valdez hadn’t interrupted the lesson with the allergy free baking class. Since I have food allergies, I was as excited as the children to know that there were so many alternatives. THEN a knock on the door sounded!!! I guess that was better than another murder. Oh, no… There are a lot of things going on in this story. Enjoy and keep your cupcake close by.
August 17, 2017
Murder in Paradise Cove once again!
Another great cozy mystery by Nancy and Cyra - these two are a Dynamite writing team! As usual you struggle along with Faith and the infuriating and consistently wrong Detective Valdez to figure out who the murderer is. And you will be surprised at who and why. Can't wait to read the next one - The Banana Flip Safari Trip!
Another great cozy mystery by Nancy and Cyra - these two are a Dynamite writing team! As usual you struggle along with Faith and the infuriating and consistently wrong Detective Valdez to figure out who the murderer is. And you will be surprised at who and why. Can't wait to read the next one - The Banana Flip Safari Trip!
June 22, 2018
Another Slice of Paradise
Nancy McGovern does it again! This is another story that can be a stand-alone mystery. Lots of surprises and I has to read to the end to truly understand how and why of the killer. Awesome story with twists. Characters are easy to identify with and mayhem works in excellently!
Nancy McGovern does it again! This is another story that can be a stand-alone mystery. Lots of surprises and I has to read to the end to truly understand how and why of the killer. Awesome story with twists. Characters are easy to identify with and mayhem works in excellently!
October 6, 2020
This story involves a baking competition and murder. There is also a lovely picnic area with a waterfall. The story didn't have as much baking in it as I thought it would have with it being about a baking competition. I was partially right about the ending, but I was expecting something a little different. I like the happy ending, though.
February 15, 2024
4.5 stars.
This is my favorite of the series so far. How Faith revealed who did it was definitely not what I was expecting, but it was good. I had suspicions of who did it and I was half right this time. I love that this series isn’t overly predictable which can unfortunately be common in short cozy mysteries. Faith and Nathan are adorable and I want to see more of them
This is my favorite of the series so far. How Faith revealed who did it was definitely not what I was expecting, but it was good. I had suspicions of who did it and I was half right this time. I love that this series isn’t overly predictable which can unfortunately be common in short cozy mysteries. Faith and Nathan are adorable and I want to see more of them
May 14, 2017
Poor Faith
Poor Faith, she can't catch a break from murder. It seems ahead is always a suspect but ends up solving the murder. grandma Bessie was in this one more. I really am enjoying these books!
Poor Faith, she can't catch a break from murder. It seems ahead is always a suspect but ends up solving the murder. grandma Bessie was in this one more. I really am enjoying these books!
July 3, 2018
Prizes for murder
Brilliant! Can the contest carry on with two deaths? This series just gets better and better. Both girls are growing into their roles and their male counterparts are a great foil. The story is easy to read and the final outcome is unexpected. Recommended.
Brilliant! Can the contest carry on with two deaths? This series just gets better and better. Both girls are growing into their roles and their male counterparts are a great foil. The story is easy to read and the final outcome is unexpected. Recommended.
November 11, 2019
Faith and Nathan
O my goodness!!! This book was so good!!! It was kind of a long book, at least it felt like it. The ending was so surprising and had a happily ever after. Stayed up super late to finish.
O my goodness!!! This book was so good!!! It was kind of a long book, at least it felt like it. The ending was so surprising and had a happily ever after. Stayed up super late to finish.
May 6, 2017
Great read
What a great cozy mystery series you can't help but love the characters and I can't wait till the next book
What a great cozy mystery series you can't help but love the characters and I can't wait till the next book
May 9, 2017
Most interesting
This story was quite interesting. I enjoyed hearing about the baking and trying to figure out who did the murders.
This story was quite interesting. I enjoyed hearing about the baking and trying to figure out who did the murders.
May 19, 2017
Enjoyed it!!!
I really like this series. It's a light read, you get drawn it but it's not drawn out. The characters are fun, no bad language. Can't wait for the next book!!!
I really like this series. It's a light read, you get drawn it but it's not drawn out. The characters are fun, no bad language. Can't wait for the next book!!!
June 30, 2017
Improving!
Still too much dumb cup with a bias, but much Moore appealing story overall. Also finally getting developing characters to follow.
Still too much dumb cup with a bias, but much Moore appealing story overall. Also finally getting developing characters to follow.
July 5, 2017
Great story...
I enjoyed this story. The authors have done a very entertaining job of telling their tale of adventure, mystery, and romance.
I enjoyed this story. The authors have done a very entertaining job of telling their tale of adventure, mystery, and romance.
December 20, 2017
Sweet read
Like the other books in this series, this was an easy pleasantly light book. Twists and turns and wonderful characters.
Like the other books in this series, this was an easy pleasantly light book. Twists and turns and wonderful characters.
February 1, 2018
Great cozy mystery set right in the middle of a Florida baking contest. Old friend rivalry shows up of course, and murder is in the air. Very well written!
January 11, 2019
Cute mystery and nice character development. I recommend this series as a good cozy mystery set!
September 5, 2024
Let be this book. Like how it keep you guessing you who killed the people.
November 30, 2017
I am wondering if this author uses a proof reader? There are so many grammatical errors and even misspelled words in her books, it is very distracting.
May 4, 2025
decent, but the narration is AI and not great
July 9, 2025
I just love cozy mysteries. This was a fun cozy. I can never tell who did the murder until the end. The shenanigans that go on in a small town and murders that are solved by a sleuth are extraordinary.
April 27, 2017
Faith, Laura and Grandma Bessie made it to the Final Round in the Cynthia Rochford Cupcake Marathon. In the semi-finals, they were pitted against Nico Morris, last year's champion, who seemed to have a huge following. Nevertheless, they defeated Nico and made it to the final round.
They have their work cut out for them, as they will be competing against Wilhelmina Roby, who has won the marathon numerous times. When Wilhelmina turns up dead, Nico is selected as the replacement in the finals, rather than The Baking Babes, who had competed against Wilhelmina in the semi-final round.
Naturally, Deputy Sheriff Valdez thinks Faith had the best motive, winning the contest with a Grand Prize of $50,000. But the other semi-finalists had an equally valid motive - Make it to the Finals with a chance to win the Prize Money. After a second murder, the tension mounts.
Who killed Wilhelmina? Why was she killed? Are the two murders related? Will the contest be cancelled? Will Faith be able to solve the mystery?
This book feels somewhat awkward at the start, but continues smoothly afterwards. Plenty of twists, turns, and surprises to keep you guessing.
They have their work cut out for them, as they will be competing against Wilhelmina Roby, who has won the marathon numerous times. When Wilhelmina turns up dead, Nico is selected as the replacement in the finals, rather than The Baking Babes, who had competed against Wilhelmina in the semi-final round.
Naturally, Deputy Sheriff Valdez thinks Faith had the best motive, winning the contest with a Grand Prize of $50,000. But the other semi-finalists had an equally valid motive - Make it to the Finals with a chance to win the Prize Money. After a second murder, the tension mounts.
Who killed Wilhelmina? Why was she killed? Are the two murders related? Will the contest be cancelled? Will Faith be able to solve the mystery?
This book feels somewhat awkward at the start, but continues smoothly afterwards. Plenty of twists, turns, and surprises to keep you guessing.
June 10, 2017
OMG!!!!! I have to say this is the best book I read in this series . It's a culinary cozy mystery and if you have not read books 1 and 2 please do. I must say though Nancy and Cyra have really done a great job with this boo,. Thank you both Nancy and Cyra for this great cozy mysyery.
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