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When family recipes come with a side of danger... Isabella Rossi has spent her life perfecting her craft as an Italian fusion chef, pouring her passion and heritage into her newly opened restaurant, Semolina. But when her lifelong rival, Giuseppe Bellano, collapses at her restaurant’s wine dinner—poisoned, no less—Isabella’s culinary dreams quickly spiral into a nightmare. Accused of murder and faced with a family feud dating back generations, Isabella teams up with her quick-witted best friend, Vee, to uncover the truth. The key lies in an ancient recipe—guarded for centuries—...

In the quiet mountain town of Piñon Flats, Chef Kiki Hart hoped to find a fresh start at the Bullseye Bar and Grill. With her trusty Bernese Mountain Dog, Moose, at her side, life promised to be simple: good food, new friends, and maybe a chance to heal old wounds. But when Kiki whips up a batch of chocolate mousse — Moose’s absolute favorite treat — she discovers it’s been tampered with. Poisoned. Someone in Piñon Flats doesn’t just dislike dogs… they want Moose out of the picture for good. As danger simmers beneath the town’s cozy façade, Moose’s uncanny nose for ...

The Scones of Suspicion crackles with mystery, tension, and heart. When Natalie Baker’s seaside town is rocked by fissures that spill light and spawn unspeakable creatures, suspicion turns on her glowing ember-heart. Villagers whisper that she is cursed, the cause of their ruin. But as the tide claws closer, Natalie proves she is not a curse but the lock that can hold the abyss at bay. Through betrayals, desperate stands, and midnight battles in the square, Willow Bay must choose: cast her out, or fight with her. In a final showdown, Natalie channels the ember’s fire with the strength ...

In the quiet town of Cloverford, bread is more than food—it’s tradition, pride, and the heart of the community. But when a celebrated bakery’s prized loaves are tied to sabotage and scandal, the town’s golden crust of trust begins to crumble. Em Cartwright, a fiery redhead with a knack for uncovering secrets, arrives at the annual Bread Festival expecting friendly rivalries and buttery bragging rights. Instead, she finds whispers of betrayal, a handprint scrawled in flour like a ghostly warning, and a basket hiding more than sourdough. When the bread ovens cool and a body turns up, ...

Welcome to Rush City, where the croissants are golden, the locals are quirky, and murder is always on the menu. Cornelia “Corny” Baker’s cozy little bakery is the heart of this charming mining town—famous for its mouthwatering pastries and friendly atmosphere. But when a ruthless billionaire is found dead clutching one of Corny’s signature croissants, her reputation crumbles like stale bread. With the entire town watching, Corny teams up with her eccentric best friend, Marcel, to prove her innocence. Together, they’ll sift through clues, uncover a recipe for betrayal, and bake ...

🎓 Prestige. Secrets. Sabotage. Prissy Carter dreamed of perfecting her craft at the world-renowned Auguste Academy of Culinary Arts. But when she arrives, the recipes aren’t the only things simmering. Whispers of vanished students, cryptic notes hinting at a “next course,” and punishments that feel more like chains than lessons threaten to turn her dream into a nightmare. When a suspicious “kitchen accident” nearly turns deadly, Prissy’s Chef’s Sixth Sense—a gift for tasting lies as easily as flavors—warns her that something sinister is at work. With her ragtag allies...

The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch: A Cozy Culinary Mystery 🦊 A stolen recipe. A baking rivalry. And a pie thief on the loose. The Pine Gulch Pie Festival is the town’s most anticipated event, but this year, the competition just got personal. Local baker Clara Bennett’s heirloom recipe book has vanished—right before the contest. Without it, her chances at winning the coveted Blue Ribbon are crumbling faster than a failed pie crust. As Clara scrambles to recreate her family’s secret recipes, rumors of sabotage sweep through Pine Gulch. Could a rival baker be trying to take her out of the...

In the quiet town of Maple Falls, The Creamery was more than an old-fashioned ice cream parlor—it was a gathering place, a safe haven, and the heart of a close-knit community. But when a seemingly innocent night of shared secrets among the employees is overheard by someone lurking in the shadows, those confessions spiral into a web of blackmail, betrayal, and murder. Hazel, Mara, and Luna find themselves entangled in a mystery that threatens not just their friendships, but their lives. As the past resurfaces and dark truths come to light, the trio must confront their own hidden fears and ...

The Academy still smells of smoke. Its kitchens hum again—but with secrets. Prissy Carter returns to halls scarred by fire, armed only with her uncanny palate and a crumb of ritual—flour, water, salt. When recipes turn lethal and rivals rise crowned in flame, Prissy is thrust into a dangerous game of sabotage and shine, where every crust hides a clue and every loaf may betray her. With a found family of loyal misfits—a sharp-tongued street cook, a cerebral note-taker, a mysterious archivist, and a janitor with more wisdom than polish—Prissy must face the forbidden oven beneath the ...

🍲 "Murder is on the menu." 🍲 When a politician drops dead after choking on a mysterious USB drive hidden in his soup, chef Cee-Cee’s career goes up in flames—literally. Accused of murder and entangled in a web of small-town secrets and organized crime, she’s got more on her plate than just the dinner rush. Armed with nothing but her wit, her whisk, and a few loyal friends, Cee-Cee must uncover the truth hidden in that deadly bowl of soup before she becomes the next course. Murder, mayhem, and a dash of dark humor simmer in this page-turning cozy culinary mystery. Perfect for ...

In a small-town bakery, where secrets are as rich as the chocolate chips, the only thing sweeter than the cookies is the revenge. When Layla Cole returns to her hometown of Grand Cavern to save her late aunt Margie’s beloved bakery, she expects to find recipes—not revelations. But buried beneath the scent of warm cookies and the clatter of mixing bowls lies a trail of deception, betrayal, and a secret “peace recipe” that some would kill to keep hidden. Margie wasn’t just a baker; she was the leader of a quiet rebellion against the Mathis family, a powerful dynasty that built their...

"The Culinary Collective " In the quaint town of Superstition Bay, secrets are baked into every dish... but some recipes are more dangerous than others. When culinary detective Taylor Moore teams up with her quirky crew to uncover a long-lost recipe that could change the history of their beloved town, they quickly find themselves in over their heads. What started as a simple mission to preserve Superstition Bay’s heritage turns into a race against time when a shadowy organization, the Culinary Collective, emerges from the past, determined to claim the recipe—and its power—for ...

“A Taste for Deceit”: "Local historian found dead at bustling restaurant anniversary!" That will be the headline in the sleepy town of Bluewater Creek, as it's thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and danger. Chef Russell, with a knack for solving puzzles, must navigate a web of secrets, stolen manuscripts, and deadly threats. If you have “A Taste for Deceit”, this culinary caper will leave you hungry for more!

The Saffron Queen A thrilling cozy culinary mystery packed with adventure, secrets, and a dash of danger. When spice emporium owner Amara Varela inherits a mysterious journal from her late mentor, Eloise, she never expects it to hold the key to one of the rarest treasures in the world—a lost strain of saffron, hidden for centuries. But when ruthless smugglers and a power-hungry syndicate come searching for the truth, Amara is thrust into a deadly international race that could cost her everything. With her enigmatic uncle Reza, quick-witted best friend Dylan, and an unpredictable ally in ...

Murder’s on the Menu at Capitol Reef’s Food Truck Festival! Cassie Clark was ready to serve up her culinary creations at Capitol Reef’s food truck festival—but she didn’t expect her debut to come with a side of murder. When the festival’s organizer is poisoned, all signs point to Cassie’s truck as the source, throwing her into a simmering pot of suspicion. Determined to clear her name, Cassie teams up with her charming, absentminded best friend, Tommy Bennett, a former fashion model with a knack for attracting trouble. As the duo navigates a web of rival food truck owners, ...