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Sweet Treats Mystery #3
Lemon Bars & Murder
Molly is thrilled when she has been invited to the opening of the latest restaurant in town. Things are also heating up with officer Jeffrey, and for once, everything seems calm.
However, trouble is never far, and to her horror, Jeffrey’s uncle, Bo, drops dead in the middle of the restaurant.
Join Molly and her friends to discover who killed Bo before it’s too late and the killer strikes again.
Book 3 in the Sweet Treat Cozy Mystery series, which can be read in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime read or if you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with a parrot-loving amateur sleuth, set in a seaside town with quirky characters.
No cliffhanger, swearing or gory scenes!
However, trouble is never far, and to her horror, Jeffrey’s uncle, Bo, drops dead in the middle of the restaurant.
Join Molly and her friends to discover who killed Bo before it’s too late and the killer strikes again.
Book 3 in the Sweet Treat Cozy Mystery series, which can be read in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime read or if you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with a parrot-loving amateur sleuth, set in a seaside town with quirky characters.
No cliffhanger, swearing or gory scenes!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
78 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2018
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January 17, 2019
Whammy swoops to conquer
A good plot but a bit too obvious for me.
Her business is doing well but her new special is in trouble. No matter what she does her lemon bars just fail to meet the grade. Perhaps her date with the deputy at the exclusive new restaurant will give her inspiration. A restaurant where there 6 different cuisines available from 6 different world class chefs. Even meeting his foster parents does equate to the delectable dishes in front of them. But the atmosphere is soon shattered, his foster father is lying dead on the floor and his foster mother is collapsed in a heap next to him. Now he's been relieved from investigating but she agrees to help him. Who and why as the cause turns out to be poison? Is it the prominent businessman who is cited in the press for being a racist? Is it someone with a grudge from his fostering days? As they delve deeper, she gets closer to not only him but his foster mother. Will they find the culprit and be able to prove it? Will they both survive? Will she ever get her lemon bars right? Will Whammy become an overnight hero?
A good plot but a bit too obvious for me.
Her business is doing well but her new special is in trouble. No matter what she does her lemon bars just fail to meet the grade. Perhaps her date with the deputy at the exclusive new restaurant will give her inspiration. A restaurant where there 6 different cuisines available from 6 different world class chefs. Even meeting his foster parents does equate to the delectable dishes in front of them. But the atmosphere is soon shattered, his foster father is lying dead on the floor and his foster mother is collapsed in a heap next to him. Now he's been relieved from investigating but she agrees to help him. Who and why as the cause turns out to be poison? Is it the prominent businessman who is cited in the press for being a racist? Is it someone with a grudge from his fostering days? As they delve deeper, she gets closer to not only him but his foster mother. Will they find the culprit and be able to prove it? Will they both survive? Will she ever get her lemon bars right? Will Whammy become an overnight hero?
December 30, 2020
This was quite a twisted mystery with cyanide as the go to poison. A murder victim and a couple of suspects had Molly and Jeffrey investigating.
The writing was smooth and the investigation had a bite to it. Better than the earlier book.
The writing was smooth and the investigation had a bite to it. Better than the earlier book.
May 28, 2021
This series remains in my favour so far.
The third book in the Sweet Treats Mystery, in it Molly investigates the murder of Officer Jeffrey's uncle Bo. He is poisoned while Molly and Jeffrey are dining at a posh restaurant where Uncle Bo works as a sous-chef, and then was pronounced dead.
Deeply affected and devastated, Jeffrey pledged to hunt the killer, and Molly offers her help and experience as an investigative journalist.
Now, here's the rub; I have always had some issues with what seems like a technique or trend or whatever you'd fancy calling it - "telling rather than showing" way of describing things.
Molly, the protagonist and the owner of a sweet shop had some experience in investigative journalism under her belt and uses her skills in sleuthing. Which is totally fine with me but I don't really fancy the way it is employed in this series.
I would have felt differently if her experience as a journalist was actually narrated and portrayed through some episodes that back her claim, but alas, there's hardly any. The word 'investigative journalism' is thrown around here and there as an access right that allows her almost anything and everything with no argument and that's exactly what bugs me; I would love to much more conviction and evidence.
There are also some parts where I needed to suppress my knee-jerk reaction, but it mostly came from my personal preference and given the nature of the genre I know I am nit-picking so I'll drop my argument here. The mystery is quite straightforward and clear-cut, leaving hardly any bad aftertaste. I always like this series has some nice action-packed face-offs with the culprit. And of course, there are moments for Whammy as well, and he indeed stole the show in this one!
The ending is neat and sweet. I always love how this series wraps up with a feel-good after story of how well Molly's shop is doing and what positive responses she's getting. The characters are a bit bland and flat, but I think it's a fair trade-off as short-length stories.
Overall, I enjoyed this book as much as the previous books. I am very much keen to read the next one and see what happens. 3.5 stars.
The third book in the Sweet Treats Mystery, in it Molly investigates the murder of Officer Jeffrey's uncle Bo. He is poisoned while Molly and Jeffrey are dining at a posh restaurant where Uncle Bo works as a sous-chef, and then was pronounced dead.
Deeply affected and devastated, Jeffrey pledged to hunt the killer, and Molly offers her help and experience as an investigative journalist.
Now, here's the rub; I have always had some issues with what seems like a technique or trend or whatever you'd fancy calling it - "telling rather than showing" way of describing things.
Molly, the protagonist and the owner of a sweet shop had some experience in investigative journalism under her belt and uses her skills in sleuthing. Which is totally fine with me but I don't really fancy the way it is employed in this series.
I would have felt differently if her experience as a journalist was actually narrated and portrayed through some episodes that back her claim, but alas, there's hardly any. The word 'investigative journalism' is thrown around here and there as an access right that allows her almost anything and everything with no argument and that's exactly what bugs me; I would love to much more conviction and evidence.
There are also some parts where I needed to suppress my knee-jerk reaction, but it mostly came from my personal preference and given the nature of the genre I know I am nit-picking so I'll drop my argument here. The mystery is quite straightforward and clear-cut, leaving hardly any bad aftertaste. I always like this series has some nice action-packed face-offs with the culprit. And of course, there are moments for Whammy as well, and he indeed stole the show in this one!
The ending is neat and sweet. I always love how this series wraps up with a feel-good after story of how well Molly's shop is doing and what positive responses she's getting. The characters are a bit bland and flat, but I think it's a fair trade-off as short-length stories.
Overall, I enjoyed this book as much as the previous books. I am very much keen to read the next one and see what happens. 3.5 stars.
April 16, 2018
Fun read
Out of over fifty cozy light reads I have read, this is one I really enjoyed. Well written with realistic characters, this book left me with a smile. Hope you enjoy as well.
Out of over fifty cozy light reads I have read, this is one I really enjoyed. Well written with realistic characters, this book left me with a smile. Hope you enjoy as well.
August 13, 2018
Love this!
Loving this seeing cozy mysteries with a bit of romance added in! Together Jeffrey and Molly are solving another case that's closer to home for one of them. Read the complete serif you'll enjoy them and not to forget Whammy and the twins!!!
Loving this seeing cozy mysteries with a bit of romance added in! Together Jeffrey and Molly are solving another case that's closer to home for one of them. Read the complete serif you'll enjoy them and not to forget Whammy and the twins!!!
September 8, 2018
Great series............
I enjoyed this story of the characters adventures into the mysteries and suspense of the murder at a first date. The author has done a wonderful job of telling her story.
I enjoyed this story of the characters adventures into the mysteries and suspense of the murder at a first date. The author has done a wonderful job of telling her story.
October 8, 2018
Excellent book.
This book reminded me of Savannah and the friendly people there. The description of those lemon bars made me go out and buy some. Best of all were the characters and the warmth between them.
This book reminded me of Savannah and the friendly people there. The description of those lemon bars made me go out and buy some. Best of all were the characters and the warmth between them.
July 2, 2019
A first date with a side of murder
We find out more about Jeffrey's background when he and Molly go on their first date and a murder hits close to home. As a result, they start to grow closer. Whammy helps, too.
I enjoy these books about good and smart people.
We find out more about Jeffrey's background when he and Molly go on their first date and a murder hits close to home. As a result, they start to grow closer. Whammy helps, too.
I enjoy these books about good and smart people.
March 25, 2018
A quick fun mystery
This is one of my new favorite quick read book series, and this installment is a definite winner. I can’t wait for the next one!
This is one of my new favorite quick read book series, and this installment is a definite winner. I can’t wait for the next one!
April 18, 2018
Much better
Definitely a step in the right direction. Much more exciting and thought provoking than the simplicity of the last two. Actually looking forward to more.
Definitely a step in the right direction. Much more exciting and thought provoking than the simplicity of the last two. Actually looking forward to more.
April 18, 2018
Good Read
Good story line. I like that it leaves a good intro for the next story. Nice beginning to a series!
Good story line. I like that it leaves a good intro for the next story. Nice beginning to a series!
May 14, 2018
Great quick read
Whammie to the rescue. A new restaurant opens, a murder, a parakeet. Add them all up and you have a great story.
Whammie to the rescue. A new restaurant opens, a murder, a parakeet. Add them all up and you have a great story.
May 26, 2018
Big Whammy
Love this series, the characters are great, especially the bird 🐦. Can't wait for the next book to see what adventure awaits
Love this series, the characters are great, especially the bird 🐦. Can't wait for the next book to see what adventure awaits
July 19, 2018
Quick easy read with the normal mystery thrown in.
Although the book is mostly well written It is pretty easy to figure out. Short enough to be A lunchtime read.
Although the book is mostly well written It is pretty easy to figure out. Short enough to be A lunchtime read.
August 20, 2018
Yuri very good.
I do like
the main characters. You'll have all your readers wanting some goodies to eat. The murder mystery was good. Thank you for entertaining me. Stay well.
I do like
the main characters. You'll have all your readers wanting some goodies to eat. The murder mystery was good. Thank you for entertaining me. Stay well.
November 30, 2018
My friend and really enjoyed the book. Ready for the next one
January 1, 2019
Loved it
June 4, 2019
Enjoyable
These are great, quick stories. Whammy is an adorable character and the lace of the stories is perfect. on to the next “episode.”
These are great, quick stories. Whammy is an adorable character and the lace of the stories is perfect. on to the next “episode.”
December 5, 2021
I loved this book. I'm so impressed with this series. Each book just keeps getting better.
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April 19, 2018Good story line. Good characters. Love how it will lead into the next book...therefore a series!
Recommend.
Recommend.
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