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Frosted Love Cozy Mystery #9
Honey Dripped Murder
They’re just high school kids, right?
And kids don’t kill…or do they?
You’ll be instantly hooked by this delicious Cozy Mystery!
When a disgruntled student is suspected of a horrific crime after losing a baking competition, it’s up to Missy to unearth the truth. Her alternative theory produces a second suspect who tries to ingratiate himself, but only sets off louder alarms. Will the facts lead to the right answer, or will Missy be the next target?
Formerly titled Pink Velvet Murder, this newly-revised installment in the Frosted Love series will have you hanging on the edge of your seat. Get a taste of southern charm and an old-fashioned murder mystery.
And kids don’t kill…or do they?
You’ll be instantly hooked by this delicious Cozy Mystery!
When a disgruntled student is suspected of a horrific crime after losing a baking competition, it’s up to Missy to unearth the truth. Her alternative theory produces a second suspect who tries to ingratiate himself, but only sets off louder alarms. Will the facts lead to the right answer, or will Missy be the next target?
Formerly titled Pink Velvet Murder, this newly-revised installment in the Frosted Love series will have you hanging on the edge of your seat. Get a taste of southern charm and an old-fashioned murder mystery.
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102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 21, 2015
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November 19, 2018
I loved this new revision and recommend it to everyone!
February 7, 2016
This is a novella in the Frosted Love Cozy Mystery series. These are quick, enjoyable reads. In this book, Missy is asked to judge a high school baking contest. When the young girl she thinks should win, does not, it is apparent the high school teacher who was also the judge sabotaged it for her. She is rightly upset and says some nasty things to and about the teacher. When the teacher ends up dead, Donna is of course the first suspect. Missy's relationship with policeman Chas is progressing nicely but he still does not want her to get involved in solving his crimes. This time, I figured out the culprit pretty early in the book, but still enjoyed it.
May 21, 2019
I honestly think I should just move away from this series because with each successive book it's getting worse and worse.
There's no mystery. There's not even a little bit of suspense. Missy is doing less and less in each successive book to 'help' solve these murders, and she is doing stupider and more reckless things as time passes.
There's no mystery. There's not even a little bit of suspense. Missy is doing less and less in each successive book to 'help' solve these murders, and she is doing stupider and more reckless things as time passes.
June 26, 2015
Color me surprised. Someone is poisoned. Personally, if I was this close to so many murders in the time frame provided for this series of novellas, I'd move.
June 17, 2023
Everything had settled down and life is good until Loretta calls and asks Missy to be a judge for the high school Home Ec baking competition. Missy agrees and joins the Home Ec teacher and the principal as judges. There are only 10 finalists so not too difficult a task and Helen who works for Echo is the last contestant, her cake is incredible and both Missy and the Principal give her high marks but for some reason the Home Ec teacher gives Helen a very low score and so she doesn't win the competition, they argue and Helen is understandable upset that she lost out on a scholarship but Missy decides to go see Helen the next day and offer her big bucks to buy the recipe for her cake to use in the bakeries but things don't go according to plan and the next thing she knows Helen is a suspect in a murder. On top of all that Missy meets the mayor's spoiled obnoxious daughter who shows up 45 minutes late for the meeting she set up and is unbelievable rude to Missy who tells her she won't be her little puppet who jumps when she tells her too and that she is being cruel to the little dog she shoved down into her purse, well that didn't go over well she tells Missy she's fired and throws the purse with the dog her at her and leaves. Lots of twists, turns and oh my goodness the surprises that develop the whole thing is just pure chaos but, in the end the murderer is found. Great read.
December 10, 2018
Missy Gladstone is asked to be a judge at the LaChance High School Home Ec Bake-off. The other judges are the Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Dowler, and the school principal, Mr. Sanders. One of the contestants is Helen Chesman, a young lady who also works for Echo at Sweet Love Ice Cream. Helen's entry is a wonderful creation of a Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake with a buttercream frosting. Missy and Mr. Sanders give the entry high marks, but Mrs. Dowler has nothing but criticism for it. Mrs. Dowler's low marks result in Helen missing out on the award and the scholarship.
When Mrs. Dowler turns up dead and Helen disappears, she immediately becomes the prime suspect. Missy and Echo don't believe Helen is capable of murder and have their doubts about her guilt. Chas Beckett is concerned when Missy's house is broken into and vandalized.
Who killed Mrs. Dowler? Where is Helen? Why is Missy getting threats? Can Missy and Chas figure out the mystery?
Summer Prescott has a knack for making her characters very memorable, whether they are people you like or those best avoided. She has a way of keeping you guessing throughout the story and this book is no exception.
When Mrs. Dowler turns up dead and Helen disappears, she immediately becomes the prime suspect. Missy and Echo don't believe Helen is capable of murder and have their doubts about her guilt. Chas Beckett is concerned when Missy's house is broken into and vandalized.
Who killed Mrs. Dowler? Where is Helen? Why is Missy getting threats? Can Missy and Chas figure out the mystery?
Summer Prescott has a knack for making her characters very memorable, whether they are people you like or those best avoided. She has a way of keeping you guessing throughout the story and this book is no exception.
August 10, 2017
Well that's one way of getting out of planning a wedding. We get to meet the Mayor's daughter and might I say that she was written to be a piece of work. She gets along with Missy as well as oil and water combine. I must say though that the murderer wasn't terribly difficult to figure out. However, they were well thought out and explained. There was a few things that were left hanging at the end that I hope are explained more in the next book.
I did enjoy the way that they used the high school's bake off to jump off into the mystery. Given the Missy is a known baker it makes complete sense that she would be present at that even. This book again, does not have Missy in the hot seat, and for once her staff aren't being checked into.
I did enjoy how the relationship between Chas and Missy has grown over this book, and how cute they are together. This was a really fun little book to read.
I did enjoy the way that they used the high school's bake off to jump off into the mystery. Given the Missy is a known baker it makes complete sense that she would be present at that even. This book again, does not have Missy in the hot seat, and for once her staff aren't being checked into.
I did enjoy how the relationship between Chas and Missy has grown over this book, and how cute they are together. This was a really fun little book to read.
June 29, 2019
Missy gets to judge a cooking competition at the local high school. When things don't go according to plan Missy wants to make the best of everything and try to make everyone happy. Of course death follows Missy Wherever She Goes. The storyline is entertaining oh, I just wish these stories were longer.
November 19, 2018
Love
Truly loved it! More adventures for missy and chas and close to admitting their true feelings! Missy judges a name contest and one of the judges ends up being murdered. Chas has to find out who and girlfriend missy gets involved! I'm anxious for more of this series!!
Truly loved it! More adventures for missy and chas and close to admitting their true feelings! Missy judges a name contest and one of the judges ends up being murdered. Chas has to find out who and girlfriend missy gets involved! I'm anxious for more of this series!!
March 15, 2019
Two thumbs way up
This one was so good!! I loved the mystery and the character and relationship development between Missy and Chas! *sigh* I just love Chas to bits. Can’t wait to check out the next story!
This one was so good!! I loved the mystery and the character and relationship development between Missy and Chas! *sigh* I just love Chas to bits. Can’t wait to check out the next story!
May 15, 2019
Honey Dripped Murder
Another exciting mystery. They just keep getting better and better. Thank you for a wonderful series. I’m really enjoying getting to know more and more about each of the characters. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
Another exciting mystery. They just keep getting better and better. Thank you for a wonderful series. I’m really enjoying getting to know more and more about each of the characters. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
November 27, 2018
Loved it!
I loved this book the first time I read it and I loved it even more this time when I read it. If you love a good cozy mystery then this series is definitely for you!
I loved this book the first time I read it and I loved it even more this time when I read it. If you love a good cozy mystery then this series is definitely for you!
April 18, 2019
Another fun read!
I’m enjoying this series very much. Always look forward to the next one! The characters are so likable (well except the mayors daughter!lol) Thanks Summer!
I’m enjoying this series very much. Always look forward to the next one! The characters are so likable (well except the mayors daughter!lol) Thanks Summer!
August 2, 2022
Honey dripped murder
Quick moving. Figured the new guy was the bad guy but didn't see Helen as being duped and kept and surprised to see Priest's fiance was the bad guy.
Quick moving. Figured the new guy was the bad guy but didn't see Helen as being duped and kept and surprised to see Priest's fiance was the bad guy.
November 8, 2023
Very good read!
May 13, 2025
Good story
Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries never fails to give a good story. Just a fun, no thinking required story. Missy always gets herself in a fix. I recommend this series.
Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries never fails to give a good story. Just a fun, no thinking required story. Missy always gets herself in a fix. I recommend this series.
May 13, 2025
Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries never fails to give a good story. Just a fun, no thinking required story. Missy always gets herself in a fix. I recommend this series.
July 11, 2015
Another fine mystery from author Carol Durand. I have enjoyed this series immensely, and love that a new book comes out every week! In this one, Missy has to find the person who killed a local High School teacher and is threatening to kill her as well. Is the person who it appears may be behind all of this really guilty or is she being framed for some less obvious reason? And will Missy find a way out of having to plan the wedding of the Mayor's majorly spoiled daughter? Read it and find out, then sign up for the author's email list and get the rest of the books for free when they first come out!
July 1, 2015
Pink Velvet murder book 9
This series of novellas is finally getting me to warm up to them.
The story just getting better with installment.
Each book fellows the next,making the story lines continuing.
In this installment Missy is asked to judge a baking contest at the local high school after which one,one of the other judges is murdered.
This series of novellas is finally getting me to warm up to them.
The story just getting better with installment.
Each book fellows the next,making the story lines continuing.
In this installment Missy is asked to judge a baking contest at the local high school after which one,one of the other judges is murdered.
June 27, 2015
Pink Velvet Murder-Delightful!
What a wonderful round about murder! More of the delicious cupcakes and a very interesting murder. Had some hints along the way and a surprise at the end. You will just eat up this great story!
What a wonderful round about murder! More of the delicious cupcakes and a very interesting murder. Had some hints along the way and a surprise at the end. You will just eat up this great story!
June 27, 2015
I liked it alot.
June 28, 2015
Good
the mystery and the murder that happened has the local police looking at the wrong person.the many. cules were planted.
the mystery and the murder that happened has the local police looking at the wrong person.the many. cules were planted.
July 4, 2015
This was a great cozy I really enjoyed the characters and the story line was a lot of fun.
August 9, 2015
My favorite series!
This is my new favorite author and series! I love the characters and storyline! A must read all the books in the series!
This is my new favorite author and series! I love the characters and storyline! A must read all the books in the series!
January 28, 2016
This was a bit easier for me to figure out who the killer was. Something about them just rubbed me the wrong way from the beginning. Looking forward to book 10.
May 6, 2020
Story is well written.
I like the relationship between Missy and Chas. it is getting nicer every time. How about recipes for those delicious sounding cupcakes?
I like the relationship between Missy and Chas. it is getting nicer every time. How about recipes for those delicious sounding cupcakes?
December 19, 2015
Twists and turns
This story has a lot of twists and turns that are totally random but end up syncing together got another great addition
This story has a lot of twists and turns that are totally random but end up syncing together got another great addition
May 22, 2016
Great mystery
This was the first book in the series that I have read. Loved this book. Easy to read and very enjoyable.
This was the first book in the series that I have read. Loved this book. Easy to read and very enjoyable.
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