Dairy-Free Death

Auntie Clem's Bakery #2

by P.D. Workman

Erin Price is back with more tasty treats

Erin thought that after Angela Plaint’s murder was solved, everything would settle back to normal in Bald Eagle Falls and she could become part of the Norman Rockwell lifestyle. But the peaceful life that she had pictured remains elusive as her family’s past. Then her own past comes knocking on her door.

Between running the bakery and dealing with her interpersonal relationships, Erin doesn’t have a lot of time to spend delving into Auntie Clem’s genealogical records, but her chances at a happy future in Bald Eagle Falls may depend on it.

Like baking mysteries? Cats, dogs, and other pets? Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman brings readers back to small town Bald Eagle Falls for another culinary cozy mystery to be solved by gluten-free baker Erin Price and her friends.

Have your gluten-free cake and eat it too. Sink your teeth into this sweet treat now!

245 pages, ebook

First published October 13, 2017

About the author

Award-winning Canadian author P.D. Workman has written over a hundred addictive page-turners featuring diverse and divergent sleuths, high-stakes investigations, and stories that linger long after the last page. Her books dive deep into characters’ minds while exploring timely social issues through fast-paced, emotionally charged plots. Readers praise her work for its powerful emotional truth combined with unputdownable suspense.

Shunning sleep, when Workman is not writing, formatting, or marketing, she’s probably running, reading, or spending time with her family.

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Reviews

[Louie the Mustache Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dairy-Free Death is book 2 of P. D. Workman’s Auntie Clem’s Bakery mystery series. The most interesting part of this story (which I liked quite a bit) is the fact that Erin is the owner of a bakery that caters to people with all sorts of food allergies. Every one of her baked goods comes with a list of the ingredients, so that anyone with a particular food allergy might avoid purchasing a potentially harmful food item. Seeing as how she is so careful with her bakery items; she is particularly stricken when one of her cupcakes is used as a murder weapon. Consequently, she resolves to investigate. The investigation leads her on a path of discovery that can unearth her past as well as put her fledgling business in jeopardy. High recommend on this short, but gripping book.

[Jeanineitsme · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Auntie Clem’s Bakery Book Series, Dairy Free Death opens with Erin and Vic happily dishing out delicious dairy free and gluten free goodies in Clementine’s Tea Shoppe in the lovely little burg of Bald Eagle Falls. A new customer breezes in, looking for some vegan choices for herself and some to share with her boyfriend, who just happens to be the son of recently deceased Angel Plaint. His plan is to reopen Angela’s bake shop, which everyone is sure will worry Erin. But soon enough, Erin has more than cupcake competition to worry about. Another death in this sleepy little town? In such a short time? And Erin is right in the middle again! More mystery ensues as questions arise about Erins past, Vic’s family connections, and the strange goings on in the Plaint family. How can one tiny Hamlet hold so many mysteries? I can’t wait to read Book Three!

[Jeanineitsme · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Auntie Clem’s Bakery Book Series, Dairy Free Death opens with Erin and Vic happily dishing out delicious dairy free and gluten free goodies in Clementine’s Tea Shoppe in the lovely little burg of Bald Eagle Falls. A new customer breezes in, looking for some vegan choices for herself and some to share with her boyfriend, who just happens to be the son of recently deceased Angel Plaint. His plan is to reopen Angela’s bake shop, which everyone is sure will worry Erin. But soon enough, Erin has more than cupcake competition to worry about. Another death in this sleepy little town? In such a short time? And Erin is right in the middle again! More mystery ensues as questions arise about Erins past, Vic’s family connections, and the strange goings on in the Plaint family. How can one tiny Hamlet hold so many mysteries? I can’t wait to read Book Three!

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My second read from author P.D. Workman (the first was so good I had to read another immediately), although I own several of her books I’d never gotten around to reading one and after I’d acquired Auntie Clem’s Bakery #3 I wanted to read the first two books in the series before reading it, I really don’t like to read books out of sequence. Dairy Free Death is extremely well written, the characters well developed. I’m a character reader, I get into the characters. Who and what they are. Why they do the things they do. The things that make a reader get invested into the characters and thereby the book and now in the second book of the series you already know the characters and can appreciate the continued growth of the characters and the community.

[Helen Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you need some light reading, try this series. There is always a murder — due to allergies in this series— but the plot is easy to read and understand. I never figure out who the murderer was so the author must be doing her job. This book has an interesting sub-plot of a transgender youth and small-town gossip. This is the second book in the series and the reader is left hanging with the last sentence. Now, I have to read book #3.

There are times when I like a quick read that is not too serious and this book fills that bill.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dairy-Free Murder part 2 was a real good read. I like the way you are guessing trying to get one step ahead of the writer. Workman does a good job of weaving different mysteries int one story and only giving you the answer to one. Can hardly wait to read. #3 to see if my guesses are right. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Lynn

[Debbie Hemmeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, as I did the first one of the Auntie Clem's Bakery. Good characters, interesting story, but it ended kind of funny. Our heroine solved the mystery, but then it said something to the effect of, if you want to finish reading this book, buy it here. I just felt like I had finished it and was ready to read Auntie Clem's Bakery, #3, which I will probably do.

[Kimberley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin felt like she finally belonged in Bald Eagle Falls . Vic was working out great at the bakery and there sharing her home. Then another mystery and murder happen. Secrets and black mail and murder keep Erin and officer Terry busy and the towns people talking

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. A wowzer of not who did it but who did what to who? The book ends
full, but yet seems as if it might be a cliffhanger.. Sort of but not really.
Can't wait to read on in the next book..

[Susan Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series. This reader is getting quite emotionally caught up in the main characters. Great whodunit. I must confess that my favorite part is the mystery of the identity of The Jam Lady, but I refuse to say whether or not that mystery is solved. BRAVO!

[Jennifer Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it

I read the first book and liked it and decided I needed to read this next book in the series after reading the preview. It had twists and turns that I never imagined and a surprise ending. I have now just purchased the next book in this series. Good read!

[Alan T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin and Terry

Erin is exploring a relationship with Terry the policeman in town. His German shepherd K-9 is not getting along with Orange Blossom her kitten. Erin is getting better acquainted with Vic, her assistant and house mate.

Characterization and plotting are excellent.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this newest book in the series. Many twists and sub plots that make me anxious for the next one. Would make a great Hallmark series. Recommended

[Aighmi* · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was terrific! At first I worried that it would be yet another cozy involving food and animals. But it is so much more than that! Now I can't wait to go back and read the first one!

[Linda Collings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

[Chris Blackton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Workman sure has a way with writing. Her plots are quite complex but extremely interesting. I am enjoying this series very much.

[Gillian Paulus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another mystery with a mysterious death that was very interesting.

[Kathryn · Rating 1 out of 5]

A preview? Ended on p 177!! I paid for a book nothing about a preview!!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story

This author is new to me but I am really enjoying these books the stories are light and enjoyable, and the mysteries are great as well.

[Claire Eymin · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 Stars / Ended on a cliffhanger. I guess this is a true series as opposed the standalone cozy mysteries with the same set of characters. I think I prefer standalone. I did like the characters but the story dragged a bit in places.

[Judith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could have been better

This was kind of rushed toward the end I thought. I still enjoyed it, especially the descriptions of the inn and the food.