Brutal Brûlée

Lexy Baker #11

by Leighann Dobbs

A creepy haunted mansion that has been abandoned for decades, a cat that appears out of nowhere and a murder in a locked room are just par for the course for bakery owner Lexy Baker and her posse of amateur sleuth grandmas. Lexy takes a working vacation to help her grandmother's friend launch her new bed and breakfast and she ends up in the middle of a mysterious murder investigation. Her homicide detective husband, Jack, finds himself playing amateur sleuth beside Lexy and the iPad toting grandmas while they sift through a cast of secretive suspects to prove the killer was no ghost. In the tradition of the old-fashioned mysteries, this Lexy Baker novella is a real puzzler that will keep you guessing until the end. Recipes Included!

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Audiobook, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Contemporary

125 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 7, 2016

About the author

USA Today bestselling author, Leighann Dobbs, discovered her passion for writing after a twenty year career as a software engineer. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Bruce, their trusty Chihuahua mix Mojo and beautiful rescue cat, Kitty.

Her book "Dead Wrong" won the "Best Mystery Romance" award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention.

Her book "Ghostly Paws" was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.

Reviews

[billy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in about two hours tonight and I’ve got to say it was SO GOOD. I didn’t see ANY of the twists coming and the final reveal of the true killer had me shocked- it was so unexpected! Leighann Dobbs prospers in this shorter format rather than her usual 200+ page full novels. This book was smart and deceptive, and like the other Lexy baker books, really good fun! 4 stars.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short novella in the Lexy Baker series took me by surprise. It has a "And then there were none" setting that delighted me on a childhood level. While I did suspect the killer and came out right, I was wrong about the way the crime was enacted.
I am honestly hoping to see more of Jack and Lexy in the next b0oks in the series. Jack does not feel like a very important character in some of the books, but I honestly love the small interactions he has with Lexy and gran.
Hard to believe I have already reached book 11 and getting close to the end.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short one and I have to agree with others that it could have been better. It was just too vague and hard to follow. Wish it had a little more meat and I was hoping they would find a ghost!

[Eileen Gernet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never expected the oitcome

This series has the best stories. More twists and turns than many other mysteries that I have encountered. One of the better storytellers, the author takes the reader on a journey through murder, mayhem and romance with a apt I like of humor.

[Susan Schumacher · Rating 4 out of 5]

so intriguing

Love these lady detectives! They look where others never think to look. Clever clues that had me guessing who done it. Houdini is the best but we didn’t get his “cat thoughts”.
Just fun reading.

[Sandra Tonkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ghost did it or did not!

A new location, but the same crime solving crew with a few new characters to make it more interesting and a well crafted twisty plot. I can't wait to read the next book!

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

The whole series is really cute. At least my husband and I think so. They’re not long books. They’re probably under three hours and audio format which a lot of books are 8-12 hours. I love the characters and the narrator

[Nancy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure

This adventure had us wondering what the mystery was and why the documentary was so important very unique personalities plus our women detectives got busy investigating. A funny read

[Ping Naka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!
In this one they are in a haunted house ..... or is it not?
I see no ghost!

[Cathy Inboden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good series. You will want to read it and love it like me.

[Virginia drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are quick reads that keep your interest until the end. The serial keeps you wanting the next installment.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, quick read

I enjoyed this mystery, it was a quick read, but it was interesting. A haunted house, a murder, cats, dogs and ghosts can all be found in this book.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read

[Sheri Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nans does it again. This time she seemingly solves the murder by pulling clues out of thin air.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun.

[Steve Thomas]

Locked door murder

This book is a fun "locked door" murder mystery. There is the usual cast of eclectic suspects, many of whom may have had a motive for murder.

[jeanette meneses · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked how interesting the story is a very good read.like are all the clues come together to solve the mystery

[Jane Vaughan · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANOTHER FUN READ

Lexy, his husband, her grandmother & the rest of the Ladies investigate another murder & solved a crime from many years ago!

[Nancy G Mims · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cat hero

This mystery deviates from the usual Lest Baker plot.
A different setting, more than normal cat activity, and a greater focus on Mona and Violet tend to give early clues for a conclusion.

[Jo Ann Elmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Houdini

Just as most stories go, a mystery of a crown being stolen years ago. Lead mystery guide turns up dead. But never fear the detective group brings home the killer.

[Darlene S. Hankins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun murder mystery.

The Ladies Detectives are at it again. As always this is a fun adventure, you meet lots of fun characters.

[Emma Linley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still thoroughly enjoying this series

[Emmalynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

‘‘Twas okay, same formula different murder

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in epub format on my Nook

[Melissa Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wayward cat or feline detective!

It was interesting and informative. The cat really led the way to the solution. The real secret wasn't the only secret.Ha!

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just okay. It was a novella and I was just hoping for a little more story.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much better than the past few.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story, worth a read.

[Tangii Crain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, quick read

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best book in the series. Just seemed like a lot of unnecessary fluff.