Amanda Flower’s USA Today bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries combines a fascinating look at Amish life with the sugar rush of candy making, a quirky whodunit, and a hint of romance between chocolatier Bailey King and her law enforcer boyfriend. This eighth installment raises the charm even more, as Christmas preparations are underway in the small town of Harvest, Ohio.
Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets, Bailey King has a lot to be excited about. She’s happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio—just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin . . .
With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square—featuring Bailey’s recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well—until bitter news arrives. One of Bailey’s Amish friends has been killed in an apparent accident just outside the candy factory. Aiden is promptly on the case—with more than a little input from Bailey . . .
Together, they soon learn that the victim was working for some powerful men in the county, and in doing so was spying on his own Amish community. Still, Bailey is determined to find the perpetrator. If she can’t cut out the killer from the rest of the suspects, her gingerbread men won’t be the only ones in danger of disappearing . . .
Praise for Amanda Flower’s Amish Candy Shop Mysteries:
“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 Journalon 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 Magazineon 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
Amanda Flower’s USA Today bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries combines a fascinating look at Amish life with the sugar rush of candy making, a quirky whodunit, and a hint of romance between chocolatier Bailey King and her law enforcer boyfriend. This eighth installment raises the charm even more, as Christmas preparations are underway in the small town of Harvest, Ohio.
Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets, Bailey King has a lot to be excited about. She’s happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio—just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin . . .
With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square—featuring Bailey’s recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well—until bitter news arrives. One of Bailey’s Amish friends has been killed in an apparent accident just outside the candy factory. Aiden is promptly on the case—with more than a little input from Bailey . . .
Together, they soon learn that the victim was working for some powerful men in the county, and in doing so was spying on his own Amish community. Still, Bailey is determined to find the perpetrator. If she can’t cut out the killer from the rest of the suspects, her gingerbread men won’t be the only ones in danger of disappearing . . .
Praise
Praise for Amanda Flower’s Amish Candy Shop Mysteries:
“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 Journalon 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 Magazineon 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
