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Patisserie Mystery
Series · 9 books · 1741-2015

Books in series

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#1

Macaron Murder

2014

Includes 5 Special Macaron Recipes! French native Clémence Damour returns to Paris after traveling around the world for two years. She’s dog-sitting for her parents in the posh 16th arrondissement and overseeing the family patisserie, a famous franchise known for their delectable gourmet pastries and sweets in Paris and around the world. To get off on the right foot with la gardienne, the caretaker of the apartment building, Clémence gives her a box of their luxury macarons. The next morning however, the half-eaten box of macarons is found near la gardienne's dead body. An incompetent inspector accuses Clémence of being the killer, which prompts her to clear her name and solve the case herself. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Macaron Murder is the first book in this new cozy series with an international twist, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.
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#2

Éclair Murder

2014

Includes Sweet and Savory Éclair recipes! Clémence Damour has a lot on her plate. Between running the Damour patisserie chains in Paris, coming up with new dessert recipes with her head baker Sebastien, and starting a career as a painter, she doesn't have a moment to herself. When a customer is found dead after eating poisoned pistachio éclairs from her patisserie, Clémence must clear the name of one of her employees who is suspected of being the murderer. From dating a murder suspect to dealing with a handsome but obnoxious neighbour who keeps messing up her investigations, her week keeps getting crazier. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake French pastries, and fall in love in The City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Éclair Murder is the second book in this new cozy series with an international twist, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.
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#3

Baguette Murder

2014

Includes French Bread + French Dish Recipes When Clémence Damour returns from a weekend spa retreat in Switzerland with her best friend Rose, they discover Rose’s boyfriend Pierre’s dead body in the kitchen. By the hardness of the half-eaten baguette on the table, Clémence announces that he has been dead for two days. But finding the murderer proves harder than on the previous cases and she hits a wall with her investigation. Inspector Cyril St. Clair has his own lead, but Clémence thinks he's wrong. Meanwhile, her handsome but arrogant neighbor Arthur Dubois asks her out on a date. Will Clémence ever open her heart to let love in again? Will she find out who killed Pierre and get justice for Rose? Perhaps the truth is right in front of her, but she just doesn’t want to see it. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake French pastries, and fall in love in The City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Baguette Murder is the 3rd book in this new cozy series with an international twist, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts. This book is the most romantic one in the series yet.
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#4

Crêpe Murder

2014

Includes Sweet and Savory French Crêpe Recipes! Now that she’s solved yet another murder case, Clémence Damour finally has time to invent new pastries and dessert flavors at her patisserie, take experimental painting classes, and spend time with her hot new boyfriend. But when a Parisian socialite goes missing, Clémence and Inspector St. Clair both conclude that Carlos, a mysterious man from Clémence’s past, has kidnapped her. Between becoming a fashion designer’s new muse, surviving her own kidnapping attempt, and going to a fancy party at the Grand Palais, Clémence is in for another busy week. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake French pastries, and fall in love in the City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Crêpe Murder is the 4th book (a 25,000-word novella) in this new cozy series with an international twist, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts. The books don’t have to be read in order.
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#5

Croissant Murder

2014

The culinary mystery series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes French Croissant Recipes After Clémence Damour’s last adventure, the paparazzi are following her everywhere. Her ex-boyfriend Mathieu, a talented painter, contacts her to help him with a bizarre ghost mystery, putting a strain on her current relationship with Arthur. Then Mathieu’s girlfriend Charlotte is killed in her own home, and Clémence must spend even more time with Mathieu. Will she succumb to Mathieu’s charms again? Is there really a ghost in his home? And can Clémence find out who killed Charlotte and why, without the paparazzi ruining her investigation? Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Croissant Murder is the 5th book (approximately 28k novella) in this new culinary mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts. The first book of the series, Macaron Murder, is a FREE ebook download.
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#6

Crème Brûlée Murder

2014

The culinary mystery series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes Crème Brûlée Recipes When Clémence Damour celebrates her birthday at her family’s flagship patisserie in the 16th arrondissement, one of her guests will be dead by the end of the night. Was it really a suicide or was the victim murdered by one of the guests at the party? Join Clémence and the gang as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights.
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#7

Madeleine Murder

2014

\\$0.99 for a limited time. Grab your copy before it goes back to its regular price of $2.99. The Culinary Mystery Series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes Special Madeleine Recipes When the body of a famous actress is found in the Seine river, Clemence investigates on the set of a Hollywood film shooting on location in Paris. The case gets more bizarre when the star's personal assistant hangs herself, and Clémence's only clue is a red agenda written in code. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights. If you like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Mysteries or Leighann Dobb's Lexy Baker series, you'll also enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Madeleine Murder is the 7th book (30k novella) in a new culinary cozy mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts. The books don't have to be read in order, but it is recommended, as the characters' relationships develop throughout the series.
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#8

Opera Cake Murder

2015

The 8th book in the culinary mystery series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes Opera Cake Recipes Clémence attends Paris Fashion Week in support of her friend Marcus, a fashion designer. When Marcus’s assistant is found dead, everyone backstage is a suspect, including supermodel Gabrielle, a famous makeup artist, a hairdresser, and a nosy fashion blogger. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights. Croissant Murder is the 8th book (approximately 27k novella) in a culinary cozy mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts. The books don't have to be read in order. www.harperlin.com
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#9

Chocolat Chaud Murder

1741

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: the 9th book in the culinary mystery series set in Paris! Includes Hot Chocolate Recipes Not only is it the busy Christmas season in Paris, but Clemence Damour has a wedding to plan. When she goes wedding dress shopping at La Belle, a small boutique in the 6th arrondissement, the dress designer is found dead. Inspector Cyril St. Clair thinks it is the designer’s ex-boyfriend, but as usual, he’s wrong. Can Clemence find the murderer and the perfect wedding dress, as well as create new holiday-inspired French desserts for the family patisseries? Chocolat Chaud Murder is the 9th book (approximately 23k novella) in a culinary cozy mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.

Author

Harper Lin
Harper Lin
Author · 65 books

Harper Lin is the 3x USA Today Bestselling Author of several popular cozy mystery series—8 and counting! When she’s not reading or writing mysteries, she loves going to yoga class, hiking, and baking with friends and family. Be the first to hear about early bird discounts and new book releases by signing up for Harper's Newsletter: https://goo.gl/R7XmFR www.harperlin.com

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