Murder Is a Piece of Cake

Written by Valerie Burns

Narrated by Jasmin Walker

Perfect for readers craving the cozies of Joanne Fluke and Ellery Adams, the acclaimed Agatha award-nominated author returns to her charming small-town culinary cozy series featuring a social media expert turned bakery owner and sleuth.

“Snappy dialogue, a well-drawn supporting cast and an irresistible canine companion all add delicious flavor. Gulp this book down or savor it, but consuming it will guarantee a sustained sugar high.” —New York Times Book Review on Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder

With small town New Bison’s Spring Festival just around the corner, the pressure is on Maddy to continue her late great-aunt Octavia’s legacy. That means scoring the top prize and transforming Baby Cakes into Southwest Michigan’s must-visit bakery, even though her inexperience in the kitchen brings nightmares of humiliating tagged photos and scathing reviews.

There’s another reason for lost beauty sleep. A second bakery is opening in town under the ownership of CJ Davenport, a shrewd investor with a reputation for sabotaging anyone who gets in his way. And savvy, flashy Maddy tops his list. It’s a sticky spot to be in—more so when Davenport turns up dead with a Baby Cakes’s knife stuck in his back.

Maddy’s whole life just went from #thriving to barely surviving. Now, supported by the crafty Baker Street Irregulars and her new boyfriend, she must find the courage to face off against a killer who could very well get her name trending for the first and last time . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9781705088449

Valerie Burns

Valerie (V. M.) Burns is a mystery writer whose novels and short stories have been finalists for the Agatha, Anthony, Edgar, and Next Generation Indie Book Awards. She is the author of the Mystery Bookshop, Dog Club, RJ Franklin, and Baker Street Mystery series. Valerie is a member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, and the Crime Writers' Association. She is also an adjunct professor in the Writing Popular Fiction Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Born and raised in northwestern Indiana, Valerie now lives in the southeastern United States with her two poodles. Connect with Valerie at VMBurns.com.  

Reviews for Murder Is a Piece of Cake

[justbreatheinpeace · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really like this book and the other book as well. However all the hashtags were a bit much. And when I say a bit I literally mean WAY TOO MUCH. It was really annoying. But if you can deal with that then you will enjoy the book. I will read her next book, I just pray she doesn’t add all those unnecessary hashtags. Give the books a shot! Happy Reading!

[Pouneh Golabian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Liked the story well enough, but am tired of over-using hashtags in books.

[Takisha Watson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love the series, can't wait for the next book to come out.