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Piece of Cake Mysteries #2
Carrot Cake and Cryptic Clues
Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it?
When socialite Celeste Rocheford is murdered, Mindy’s best friend Beth Miller finds herself the prime suspect.
Mindy must prove Beth's innocence and find the real killer – while dealing with her meddling high-school nemesis, Neve, and her former flame, Ethan Macaulay.
Praise for A.R. Winters:
"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com
"A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com
"A cute light read with a final twist at the end." - Stacey Puleio, Amazon.com
Please Note: This book was previously published under the title Wacky Walnuts.
When socialite Celeste Rocheford is murdered, Mindy’s best friend Beth Miller finds herself the prime suspect.
Mindy must prove Beth's innocence and find the real killer – while dealing with her meddling high-school nemesis, Neve, and her former flame, Ethan Macaulay.
Praise for A.R. Winters:
"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com
"A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com
"A cute light read with a final twist at the end." - Stacey Puleio, Amazon.com
Please Note: This book was previously published under the title Wacky Walnuts.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2016
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About the author
A.R. Winters
188 books397 followersA.R. Winters is a cozy mystery writer who loves writing about crazy characters and vibrant locations. And food, lots of delicious food!
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
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Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
October 23, 2017
I read ARC copy of this.
Out of all 3 books in this series I've read so far this one was my favorite. The main reason being that Neve was hardly in it. The less she's in it the better. Yet again the mystery was nice. I wasn't able to figure out who did it. I would recommend these books to someone who is looking for a read that is quick and fun.
Out of all 3 books in this series I've read so far this one was my favorite. The main reason being that Neve was hardly in it. The less she's in it the better. Yet again the mystery was nice. I wasn't able to figure out who did it. I would recommend these books to someone who is looking for a read that is quick and fun.
October 17, 2017
Received an ARC for my honest review.
This is a book in a series that I was asked to review. Not impressed. You have Mindy who is a failed Hollywood screen writer who moves back home. You have Beth who is genius off the charts who leaves college to become an online seller for cakes. Both Mindy and Beth start investigating murders and of course they act like they are 14 years old and petty high school relationships seem to really be the theme of these books. Of course they are "working" with the police department and they always seem to be 10 steps ahead of trained professionals. This review will be used for all 3 books as in all honestly this is the whole premise of all 3.
This is a book in a series that I was asked to review. Not impressed. You have Mindy who is a failed Hollywood screen writer who moves back home. You have Beth who is genius off the charts who leaves college to become an online seller for cakes. Both Mindy and Beth start investigating murders and of course they act like they are 14 years old and petty high school relationships seem to really be the theme of these books. Of course they are "working" with the police department and they always seem to be 10 steps ahead of trained professionals. This review will be used for all 3 books as in all honestly this is the whole premise of all 3.
May 28, 2020
Poor Beth in so many ways!
There was a major typo beginning of Chapter 18: "The next morning, Neve and I had just finished our breakfast of leftover chocolate lava cake and steaming hot coffee," this threw me totally off. Major character blunder! I got tired of Neve in the beginning chapters and hoped her character was going to murdered. I normally don't take a star point off for typos but this was more than a typo Beth got character assassinated ouch & we all like Beth & she makes cakes!
There was a major typo beginning of Chapter 18: "The next morning, Neve and I had just finished our breakfast of leftover chocolate lava cake and steaming hot coffee," this threw me totally off. Major character blunder! I got tired of Neve in the beginning chapters and hoped her character was going to murdered. I normally don't take a star point off for typos but this was more than a typo Beth got character assassinated ouch & we all like Beth & she makes cakes!
March 2, 2020
Enjoyable!
Found this book over with too quickly. This is the second book in the Piece of Cake series & I’m enjoying getting to know these characters (I have enjoyed reading other A.R.Winters series such as Tiffany Black).
Good light hearted fun read and I’m looking forward to see where the characters in this series go!
Found this book over with too quickly. This is the second book in the Piece of Cake series & I’m enjoying getting to know these characters (I have enjoyed reading other A.R.Winters series such as Tiffany Black).
Good light hearted fun read and I’m looking forward to see where the characters in this series go!
March 4, 2018
Inconsistencies and random reveals
Multiple instances of the wrong name being used, repeatedly screwing saith the flow of the story. The actual mystery was secret, but dropping big person details (father lost at 16) out of nowhere isn't the away to go.
Multiple instances of the wrong name being used, repeatedly screwing saith the flow of the story. The actual mystery was secret, but dropping big person details (father lost at 16) out of nowhere isn't the away to go.
January 24, 2019
Okay story
I was a little disappointed with the storyline. I really liked another series this writer created. I am hoping that the next one is better quality than this one. I do like the two women and the detective. Definitely room for improvement.
I was a little disappointed with the storyline. I really liked another series this writer created. I am hoping that the next one is better quality than this one. I do like the two women and the detective. Definitely room for improvement.
February 3, 2017
AR Winters
It was a cute book but too short however I do enjoy the characters. Mindy and Beth sure do get themselves in trouble
It was a cute book but too short however I do enjoy the characters. Mindy and Beth sure do get themselves in trouble
March 16, 2018
Fun read
T n e s s f t t e t n e s s f f t t o .
T n e s s f t t e t n e s s f f t t o .
July 18, 2017
Review
Gave it 3 stars Thought it dragged in a few spots. Would like to see more involvement with Ethan. What happened to Howard and Sharon?
Gave it 3 stars Thought it dragged in a few spots. Would like to see more involvement with Ethan. What happened to Howard and Sharon?
February 19, 2018
Great read
Book two and hooked already if you love a great cozy with character you will love and a story that will keep you turning the page then A R Winters books are for you
Book two and hooked already if you love a great cozy with character you will love and a story that will keep you turning the page then A R Winters books are for you
April 11, 2018
Delicious!
A very intriguing plot with a few twists! Nice to see female leads that can take care of themselves & don’t need rescuing by a man. Easy & breezy - a nice summer read.
A very intriguing plot with a few twists! Nice to see female leads that can take care of themselves & don’t need rescuing by a man. Easy & breezy - a nice summer read.
June 16, 2018
I love every series written by AR Winters. She has become one of my favorite authors and I look forward to all new books by her.
August 4, 2020
Easy to read. Maybe easier than the first one —- simple relationship among the suspects, plain English to describe the situation, and every character has his/her own strong personality, which means that even non-native like me can enjoy reading it.
The most attractive part is, however, not the murder but the conversation between Mindy and her ex. They really seem to like each other. And the ambiguity of their relationship will make me to read the next book soon.
The most attractive part is, however, not the murder but the conversation between Mindy and her ex. They really seem to like each other. And the ambiguity of their relationship will make me to read the next book soon.
February 12, 2017
Another cute entry in Winters' series of Cake-baker books. I enjoy the characters of Mindy & Beth, and it is fun to follow their investigative trail. These books are clean and short and really cute, and I do not hesitate to recommend them to just about anyone, maybe 12 and up, just to put an age on them. They are really non-offensive, which is rare, and nice.
June 15, 2016
What is the proper response to a winky smiley?
I really like how quick it is to read these novellas. They are rapidly progressing mysteries.
Beth is accused of murder in this story because the woman who had previously given her a one-star review is found dead in the bathtub with a slice of cake and glass of wine. The new detective is dead set on pinning the murder on Beth, so Mindy vows to find out the truth. Along the way, she has took deal with her nemesis, Neve, who is now working alongside Mindy's ex, the newest addition to the DA's office.
How was Mindy's dinner with Ethan? Will Beth wind up in jail? Who killed Celeste? Will Mindy find out before she's killed?
I'm off to read the next book in the series, Jazzy Jeopardy!
I really like how quick it is to read these novellas. They are rapidly progressing mysteries.
Beth is accused of murder in this story because the woman who had previously given her a one-star review is found dead in the bathtub with a slice of cake and glass of wine. The new detective is dead set on pinning the murder on Beth, so Mindy vows to find out the truth. Along the way, she has took deal with her nemesis, Neve, who is now working alongside Mindy's ex, the newest addition to the DA's office.
How was Mindy's dinner with Ethan? Will Beth wind up in jail? Who killed Celeste? Will Mindy find out before she's killed?
I'm off to read the next book in the series, Jazzy Jeopardy!
June 14, 2016
I really enjoyed this book - it's a fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters. If focuses on two friends, one with an on-line bakery, that investigate crimes. The police think they're nosy and in the way, but when one of them is arrested, their investigation is even more important. Fans of cozy mysteries and/or chick lit will love this book.
May 30, 2016
Mindy is back and needs to help her friend, and fellow investigator Beth, after she is arrested for murder. All the same characters are back, and more amusing antics ensue. Another great addition to the series.
June 19, 2016
Interesting
This was a cute book and quick read. I enjoyed the characters and you really did not see the end coming!
This was a cute book and quick read. I enjoyed the characters and you really did not see the end coming!
July 8, 2016
Book 2 of the series, just as good as book 1. I hope Mindy's love life picks up with Ethan soon!
July 27, 2016
A great follow up!
These 2 unlikely detectives are a pair not to be messed with. Beth and Mindy know how to get the job done
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These 2 unlikely detectives are a pair not to be messed with. Beth and Mindy know how to get the job done
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April 16, 2017
Good book
Author mixed up names at the beginning of one of the chapters, otherwise good, quick read! Thanks for the opportunity to read your works!
Author mixed up names at the beginning of one of the chapters, otherwise good, quick read! Thanks for the opportunity to read your works!
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