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Bite-sized Bakery #2
Marzipan and Murder
It’s a gorgeous day for a wedding… and a murder.
Ruby Holmes has finally settled into her four-week ‘vacation’ in cozy town Carmel Springs, Maine. She’s thrilled when she lands a catering gig for a local wedding… even if the client is a bridezilla of epic proportions.
When Ruby arrives early to set up for the wedding, the last thing she expects to find is the corpse of the bride, her face plastered in Ruby’s highly unique marzipan frosting. Ruby’s suspect number one again, and if she can’t solve the mystery, she’ll be locked up while the real murderer roams free.
Ruby Holmes has finally settled into her four-week ‘vacation’ in cozy town Carmel Springs, Maine. She’s thrilled when she lands a catering gig for a local wedding… even if the client is a bridezilla of epic proportions.
When Ruby arrives early to set up for the wedding, the last thing she expects to find is the corpse of the bride, her face plastered in Ruby’s highly unique marzipan frosting. Ruby’s suspect number one again, and if she can’t solve the mystery, she’ll be locked up while the real murderer roams free.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2019
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Rosie A. Point
138 books638 followersRosie A. Point is a USA Today Bestselling cozy mystery author who loves writing about food, small towns, and cats. Her favorite books are ones you can snuggle up with under a cozy blanket on a winter's day. Born and raised in South Africa, her books are all set in small towns in the United States. She dreams of visiting the places she writes about in her books.
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January 26, 2020
When cupcakes might not have been the best choice
Another good read. Slightly more obvious then the first book. Whilst we are still trying to find out more about our two heroines as they are involved in the death off a bride to be. Suffocated by marzipan.
They have decided to stay in the small community and then find themselves embroiled in the new guests lives. A couple organising their wedding, a twin and a bridesmaid. However all is not going smoothly, their customers are staying away, the bride winds up dead and the marzipan of a cupcake was used to kill her. Now they have the annoying detective on their tail, a thief in the Inn and a Peeping Tom. Can they save their business, find out who the killer is and clear their names?
Another good read. Slightly more obvious then the first book. Whilst we are still trying to find out more about our two heroines as they are involved in the death off a bride to be. Suffocated by marzipan.
They have decided to stay in the small community and then find themselves embroiled in the new guests lives. A couple organising their wedding, a twin and a bridesmaid. However all is not going smoothly, their customers are staying away, the bride winds up dead and the marzipan of a cupcake was used to kill her. Now they have the annoying detective on their tail, a thief in the Inn and a Peeping Tom. Can they save their business, find out who the killer is and clear their names?
June 9, 2020
Having had a busy weekend, I decided to continue with book 2 in the series by borrowing it on KU (I have it in boxed 1-5 but finding it was easier on KU lol). This was another fun and crazy adventure features two of my new favorite bakers and food truck ladies.
A newspaper character named Millie was introduced in this book and while I'm pretty sure she was just for this book, I really liked her and how she helped the food truck get some good publicity after having put up with being involved with two murders now. There was a good twist concerning the killer and a nice showdown wrap-up. On to book three!
A newspaper character named Millie was introduced in this book and while I'm pretty sure she was just for this book, I really liked her and how she helped the food truck get some good publicity after having put up with being involved with two murders now. There was a good twist concerning the killer and a nice showdown wrap-up. On to book three!
March 3, 2024
Off with the bridezilla
4.5 stars
So, much wedding drama that lead to the demise of the bride. The pacing was really good as Ruby and Bee discover clue after clue. It was very easy to follow, and it created enough intrigue to draw me in. There were a few twists and turns along the way. The mystery was solved in a satisfying way.
Beyond the mystery, I liked the characters. The small town vibe was good. I liked the whole overall theme and setup of the food truck. There was just a lot of great atmosphere that I really enjoyed.
4.5 stars
So, much wedding drama that lead to the demise of the bride. The pacing was really good as Ruby and Bee discover clue after clue. It was very easy to follow, and it created enough intrigue to draw me in. There were a few twists and turns along the way. The mystery was solved in a satisfying way.
Beyond the mystery, I liked the characters. The small town vibe was good. I liked the whole overall theme and setup of the food truck. There was just a lot of great atmosphere that I really enjoyed.
April 14, 2021
A cute diversion
Ruby and Bee are having the worst luck in Maine! Yet another murder finds the pair being suspected of guilt by the idiot masquerading as a detective. Ruby has opened up a bit regarding her backstory (which frankly seems a bit silly), but Bee is sharing nothing! The murder mystery is appropriately tangled, and the town is yielding more pleasant characters. Light cozy buffs should enjoy visiting Carmel Springs!
Ruby and Bee are having the worst luck in Maine! Yet another murder finds the pair being suspected of guilt by the idiot masquerading as a detective. Ruby has opened up a bit regarding her backstory (which frankly seems a bit silly), but Bee is sharing nothing! The murder mystery is appropriately tangled, and the town is yielding more pleasant characters. Light cozy buffs should enjoy visiting Carmel Springs!
May 13, 2023
استقرت روبي هولمز أخيرًا في "إجازتها" التي دامت أربعة أسابيع في بلدة مريحة كارمل سبرينغز بولاية مين. تشعر بسعادة غامرة عندما تحضر حفلة تقديم الطعام لحضور حفل زفاف محلي ... حتى لو كان العميل عروسًا
عندما وصلت روبي للقاء العروس ، فإن آخر شيء تتوقع أن تجده هو جثتها بدلاً من ذلك ، ووجهها مغطى بخليط الحلوى المرزباني الفريد للغاية من روبي. المشتبه به روبي رقم واحد مرة أخرى ، وإذا لم تستطع حل اللغز ، فسوف يتم حبسها بينما يتجول القاتل الحقيقي بحرية.
عندما وصلت روبي للقاء العروس ، فإن آخر شيء تتوقع أن تجده هو جثتها بدلاً من ذلك ، ووجهها مغطى بخليط الحلوى المرزباني الفريد للغاية من روبي. المشتبه به روبي رقم واحد مرة أخرى ، وإذا لم تستطع حل اللغز ، فسوف يتم حبسها بينما يتجول القاتل الحقيقي بحرية.
February 25, 2026
Ruby and Bea continue to make treats to die for in this bite-size cozy mystery. This time a bride dies before she can convince them to bake the cake for her lavish small town wedding. Of course, they continue to be at odds with the local sheriff, so who will end up in jail? And will their food truck survive more poor publicity?
An amusing little farce, complete with a lovable feline assistant and lots of talk of sweet treats.
An amusing little farce, complete with a lovable feline assistant and lots of talk of sweet treats.
May 14, 2023
Another cute entry in the bite-sized bakery cozy series. A couple comes to town to have a wedding in the groom’s hometown but things don’t go as planned or maybe they do and the bride is murdered. Once again Ruby and Bee help the local police solve the crime. Looking forward to their next adventure.
November 21, 2020
Catering a wedding reception is not always what it seems…the bride is a royal pain in the defuse and the baking duo once again find themselves in a pickle when she ends up dead – they spend a lot of time finding the killer.
January 30, 2021
What Fun!
The second in the series is a lot of fun, with a Bridezilla and almost-identical twins and my favorite character, the cat called Trouble. Great sleuthing by the main characters, not by Hobbit-Cop. Two thumbs up
The second in the series is a lot of fun, with a Bridezilla and almost-identical twins and my favorite character, the cat called Trouble. Great sleuthing by the main characters, not by Hobbit-Cop. Two thumbs up
June 6, 2021
I like this series
I know they are cozy mysteries but this would be great fleshed out into a full length novel. Would be wonderful if there were recipes at the end. Downloading the next one now
I know they are cozy mysteries but this would be great fleshed out into a full length novel. Would be wonderful if there were recipes at the end. Downloading the next one now
April 30, 2022
Marzipan and Murder
Ruby and Bee find themselves mixed up in another murder investigation. Will they have to solve this one to keep themselves out of jail? Another fun read about their adventures.
Ruby and Bee find themselves mixed up in another murder investigation. Will they have to solve this one to keep themselves out of jail? Another fun read about their adventures.
July 30, 2022
easy read
Cozy, easy read, mystery. Not at all challenging, but it is not meant to be. I am disappointed that two books in and we know next to nothing about the main characters. I know more about the cat than Ruby and Bee.
Cozy, easy read, mystery. Not at all challenging, but it is not meant to be. I am disappointed that two books in and we know next to nothing about the main characters. I know more about the cat than Ruby and Bee.
October 25, 2022
An entertaining cozy mystery that makes you try to solve the case along with Ruby and Bee. It also makes your mouth water for their daily food truck sweet treats. Rosie makes her characters come to life.
March 23, 2023
This one starts out giving you a clear idea of who you want to like and dislike but things once again aren't always as they seem. I love that it feels predictable but really isn't at the same time. So you can keep guessing until the end, even if you know who did it.
July 6, 2023
Book 2 in the Bited sized cozy mystery series did not disappoint! Ruby and Bee might be bad luck for Caramel Springs though… 2 murders since they arrived. They might get kicked out soon - but not before at least 2 more books in the series though!
May 7, 2020
Scary
This was a great story and ending. I read in just one sitting. I just could not put down or on hold.
This was a great story and ending. I read in just one sitting. I just could not put down or on hold.
August 24, 2020
Love this series. I love Bre and Ruby.
October 31, 2020
I loved this so much, even more than the first! I cannot wait to continue this series.
I love reading about Ruby and Bee. This series is such a short and easy read. So excited to read book 3!
I love reading about Ruby and Bee. This series is such a short and easy read. So excited to read book 3!
February 1, 2021
Great read
I'm really enjoying the two main lady characters, their wit and banter are just my style. But, the detective I could do without! What a pain in the token!😀
I'm really enjoying the two main lady characters, their wit and banter are just my style. But, the detective I could do without! What a pain in the token!😀
March 22, 2021
Just OK
This story was just OK, the characters are fun, the mystery was a little weak, and overall there is a lot more cozy than mystery in the series so far
This story was just OK, the characters are fun, the mystery was a little weak, and overall there is a lot more cozy than mystery in the series so far
June 5, 2021
Trouble for the food truck
Great book. The food truck sure has its problems. The ladies make good sleuths. On to next in series. Great series.
Great book. The food truck sure has its problems. The ladies make good sleuths. On to next in series. Great series.
June 9, 2021
Bite-Sized Bakery Mystery
I have enjoyed this series. The characters are well developed and keep you reading to find out what happens next. Well done
I have enjoyed this series. The characters are well developed and keep you reading to find out what happens next. Well done
July 24, 2021
The whole series was fun. Bee and Ruby are so good together solving crimes. Highly recommend the series.
April 14, 2022
These books are so much fun!
August 8, 2022
This series of audiobooks just isn’t for me. Book 2 is simplistic, the mystery obvious, and too similar to book 1. i don’t enjoy the narrator’s style.
January 26, 2023
Love the characters and their quirks . Great mystery.
January 30, 2023
Another great short and sweet cozy mystery by Rosie A. Point. Great author
May 5, 2023
Dnf. Moving on from this series
September 8, 2023
Fun and fast cozy!
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