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Patty Cakes Bake Shop
Patty Cakes Bake Shop
Series · 7 books · 2016-2017
By
Holly Plum
Books in series
#1
Until Death Do Us Tart
2016
Sometimes weddings can be murder. Bakery owner Joy Cooke is known around town for her scrumptious cakes, flaky pastries, and her killer chocolate tart. But when Joy's client, a batty bride-to-be, learns her ex-boyfriend is dead after eating one of Joy's desserts, the bakery becomes the center of a murder investigation. With the help of a spacy assistant and a fluffy cat named Cheesecake, Joy sets out to find the murderer. Her investigation points to her number one competitor in town, but would Joy's rival Maple McWayne resort to murder to put her out of business?
#2
For Butter or for Worse
2016
With a canine guest list bigger than a five-tier cake, what could go wrong? Bakery owner Joy Cooke is tasked with creating a dog-friendly wedding cake. But when the body of the best man washes up on shore before the marriage ceremony, Joy finds herself caught in the middle of a murder investigation. With the help of her snappy Southern assistant and a naughty cat named Cheesecake, Joy sets out to clear her name. What she gets in return is a broken air conditioner, doggy lingerie, and a spot on the killer's hit list.
#3
Something Baked and Something Blue
2016
Being stuck at a beach resort during a hurricane isn't so bad … unless there's a killer wandering the halls. Bakery owner Joy Cooke is hired to bake a cake for a bridal shower at the Diamond Shell Hotel. But when someone is murdered, and an incoming hurricane traps all guests indoors, Joy finds herself spending the night amongst a killer. Not to mention, Joy's number one competitor Maple McWayne is involved. With the help of Maple, a bridesmaid in distress, and a crazy parrot named Charles, Joy searches for the killer. Will she discover the truth or be tossed into the eye of the storm?
#4
Frying the Knot
2017
Donuts aren't the only things being fried in this town. Bakery owner Joy Cooke is pleased to see her customers lining up to try her new menu item of homemade donuts. But when Joy's cousin and local police officer enters the bakery with his new fiancée, Joy's week spirals into a powdered sugar storm of chaos. Joy's number one competitor is up to her usual tricks, items around the bakery are going missing, and the owner of the town's antique shop has been murdered. A killer is roaming the streets, and Joy just might be his next deep-fried target.
#5
Wedding Bells and a Body
2017
Beware of being baked like a batch of double fudge brownies. Bakery owner Joy Cooke is shocked to hear that one of her long-time customers has passed away, leaving Joy a small fortune. Dorothy's money will be more than enough to fix a leaky roof and pay for a new oven, but her family has other plans. Convinced that Joy forced Dorothy into changing her will, Dorothy's family begins confronting her about it one-by-one. But after a visit from the town detective, a threatening note, and an unusual break-in, Joy is convinced that Dorothy's death was no accident. With a killer in the family, there is no telling what Dorothy's children might do next.
#6
Saying Pie Do
2017
Everyone is dying for pie. Bakery owner Joy Cooke is hired to cater a book launch party for a bestselling mystery author, and the menu of desserts stretches from pecan pie to a wedding cake display. But when Joy's client learns her furry companion was found dead just like a character in her book, Joy discovers that someone wants revenge. And the book launch is the perfect place to strike. With the help of a spacy assistant and a fluffy cat named Cheesecake, Joy sets out to find the killer. Her list of suspects includes a suspicious book club President, a pet psychic, and much more. Will Joy solve the case before she too is sliced like a pecan pie?
#7
Winning the Batchelor
2017
A fresh batch of trouble and a whole lot of dough... Bakery owner Joy Cooke is pleased to be participating in a charity auction to raise money for her town's Senior Center. The main prize up for grabs is a date with Florida's most eligible bachelor, and some would kill to win. Joy's sugar cookies aren't the only things about to cause chaos when the grand prizewinner is found dead just moments after staking her claim. With the help of her sassy southern assistant and a sleuthing granny, Joy sets out to solve the case. But a long list of suspects, a cursed ruby broach, and a handsome aristocrat only bring more trouble. Will Joy find the killer before it's too late?
Author
Holly Plum
Author · 16 books