Combining the sugar rush of candy making with a fascinating look at Amish life, a quirky whodunit, and a sweet romance between chocolatier Bailey King and Sheriff Aiden Brody, Amanda Flower’s USA Today bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries continue, as summer wedding season comes to the village of Harvest, Ohio…
Horror d'oeuvres
Summer is finally upon the village of Harvest, Ohio, nestled in picturesque Amish Country, and folks are abuzz over their very own Bailey King’s upcoming June wedding. The Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets is marrying Holmes County Sheriff Aiden Brody. To sweeten the occasion will be a scrumptious giant chocolate truffle wedding cake, made especially for the happy couple by Bailey’s New York City mentor, Jean Pierre. Other than the risk of the ring bearer, Jethro the pig, taking a bite out of the confection, what could go wrong?
As it turns out, a food-related disaster does befall the day. But with Bailey in the mix, it’s nothing so pedestrian as a peckish pig. At the reception, a wedding guest dies after sampling the hors d'oeuvres. Café owner and new caterer Darcy Woodin, who made all the food except the desserts, is pegged by police as the number one suspect. Even more incriminating, the victim is one of Darcy's ex-boyfriends . . . Still, Bailey is friends with Darcy, and she’s certain the young woman is innocent. Even before the first dance with her new husband, Bailey’s on the case. Can she help solve it in time for her honeymoon—or will a killer try to end her happily ever after before it’s even begun . . .?
Recipe included!
Praise for Amanda Flower’s Amish Candy Shop Mysteries: “This follow-up to Blueberry Blunder is perfect for series fans and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and books that explore the Amish way of life. Even readers unfamiliar with the series who crave a holiday read will enjoy Flower’s respectful balance of Amish culture with genre expectations.”—Library Journal on Gingerbread Danger “This quirky whodunit—book four in the beloved Amish Candy Shop Mystery series–comes to life.”—Woman’s World, Book Club Pick on Toxic Toffee
“Toxic Toffee agreeably mixes candymaking with murder investigation, and Bailey’s ease with the community enables her to extract critical information in a place where the locals tend to clam up around “English” police. I love reading about the Amish, and I gobbled up this fast-paced, well-written novel that even brought tears to my eyes at the end.” —Mystery Scene
“Flower’s mysteries are always welcome, and this series is wacky and warm, with just enough mystery to intrigue.” —Akron Beacon Journal on Toxic Toffee
“The quirky characters are colorful and fun to read. Flowers skillfully blends Amish and ‘English’ characters with a mystery that keeps the reader sleuthing along with Bailey. Prepare for a few smiles as Jethro the pig and Nutmeg the cat are back, as they are joined with Puff the bunny.” —Crimespree Magazine on Toxic Toffee
“Amanda Flower delivers a funny mystery full of twists that never misses a beat with plenty of heart, danger, comedy, and candy.” —Seattle Book Review on Premeditated Peppermint
“It’s only been a few weeks since Bailey King’s Amish grandfather died, but she’s already taken on the responsibility of running his candy shop in the Holmes County community of Harvest.” —Akron Beacon Journal on Lethal Licorice, an ABJ Best Local Books Choice for 2018
“Flower launches her new series by evoking the nightmare nuptials of The Final Vow (2017), throwing in a few Pennsylvania Dutch words to provide atmosphere in a cozy as light as the heroine's handmade mousse.” —Kirkus Reviews on Assaulted Caramel
“A promising start to a new series. I really enjoyed meeting Bailey’s grandmother (Maami) and grandfather (Daadi) and learning a little more about the Amish way of life. Check it out!” —Suspense Magazine on Assaulted Caramel
Combining the sugar rush of candy making with a fascinating look at Amish life, a quirky whodunit, and a sweet romance between chocolatier Bailey King and Sheriff Aiden Brody, Amanda Flower’s USA Today bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries continue, as summer wedding season comes to the village of Harvest, Ohio…
Horror d'oeuvres
Summer is finally upon the village of Harvest, Ohio, nestled in picturesque Amish Country, and folks are abuzz over their very own Bailey King’s upcoming June wedding. The Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets is marrying Holmes County Sheriff Aiden Brody. To sweeten the occasion will be a scrumptious giant chocolate truffle wedding cake, made especially for the happy couple by Bailey’s New York City mentor, Jean Pierre. Other than the risk of the ring bearer, Jethro the pig, taking a bite out of the confection, what could go wrong?
As it turns out, a food-related disaster does befall the day. But with Bailey in the mix, it’s nothing so pedestrian as a peckish pig. At the reception, a wedding guest dies after sampling the hors d'oeuvres. Café owner and new caterer Darcy Woodin, who made all the food except the desserts, is pegged by police as the number one suspect. Even more incriminating, the victim is one of Darcy's ex-boyfriends . . . Still, Bailey is friends with Darcy, and she’s certain the young woman is innocent. Even before the first dance with her new husband, Bailey’s on the case. Can she help solve it in time for her honeymoon—or will a killer try to end her happily ever after before it’s even begun . . .?
Recipe included!
Praise
Praise for Amanda Flower’s Amish Candy Shop Mysteries: “This follow-up to Blueberry Blunder is perfect for series fans and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and books that explore the Amish way of life. Even readers unfamiliar with the series who crave a holiday read will enjoy Flower’s respectful balance of Amish culture with genre expectations.”—Library Journal on Gingerbread Danger “This quirky whodunit—book four in the beloved Amish Candy Shop Mystery series–comes to life.”—Woman’s World, Book Club Pick on Toxic Toffee
“Toxic Toffee agreeably mixes candymaking with murder investigation, and Bailey’s ease with the community enables her to extract critical information in a place where the locals tend to clam up around “English” police. I love reading about the Amish, and I gobbled up this fast-paced, well-written novel that even brought tears to my eyes at the end.” —Mystery Scene
“Flower’s mysteries are always welcome, and this series is wacky and warm, with just enough mystery to intrigue.” —Akron Beacon Journal on Toxic Toffee
“The quirky characters are colorful and fun to read. Flowers skillfully blends Amish and ‘English’ characters with a mystery that keeps the reader sleuthing along with Bailey. Prepare for a few smiles as Jethro the pig and Nutmeg the cat are back, as they are joined with Puff the bunny.” —Crimespree Magazine on Toxic Toffee
“Amanda Flower delivers a funny mystery full of twists that never misses a beat with plenty of heart, danger, comedy, and candy.” —Seattle Book Review on Premeditated Peppermint
“It’s only been a few weeks since Bailey King’s Amish grandfather died, but she’s already taken on the responsibility of running his candy shop in the Holmes County community of Harvest.” —Akron Beacon Journal on Lethal Licorice, an ABJ Best Local Books Choice for 2018
“Flower launches her new series by evoking the nightmare nuptials of The Final Vow (2017), throwing in a few Pennsylvania Dutch words to provide atmosphere in a cozy as light as the heroine's handmade mousse.” —Kirkus Reviews on Assaulted Caramel
“A promising start to a new series. I really enjoyed meeting Bailey’s grandmother (Maami) and grandfather (Daadi) and learning a little more about the Amish way of life. Check it out!” —Suspense Magazine on Assaulted Caramel
