Frosted Yuletide Murder (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cinnamon & Sugar Press (December 17, 2021)
Digital ~300 Pages

Synopsis

Set against the holiday cheer of twinkling lights, costumed carolers, and a festive line of extravagantly decorated boats participating in the annual Christmas boat parade in Newport Beach, California, cupcake caterer Emory Martinez finds that the grinch has crashed the party. Together with her sister Carrie, Emory is catering a delectable feast of holiday cupcakes and cookies aboard a luxury yacht for the new Mrs. Blair Villman and her guests.

Sparks fly when Carrie comes face-to-face with the hostess, who just happens to be Carrie’s high school frenemy, and old grievances are dredged up. Adding fuel to the fire, Blair’s stepson brings his mother, the former Mrs. Villman, to the party. Instead of celebrating holiday cheer, someone seems intent on channeling the Burgermeister Meisterburger and shutting down Blair’s party permanently. When Emory finds a body aboard the yacht, she needs to discover who iced the victim before the Scrooge ruins not only her livelihood but her freedom as well.

Includes delicious holiday recipes.

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Review

This is one of my favorite series and not because I feel like I gain 10 pounds every time I read one! I love the characters, the mystery is well crafted, and there is enough family drama to keep it interesting.

There is a lot going on for this family, Emory and Carrie found out that they have a half-sister and are all set to meet her in person in this installment. One thing I enjoy is how open and welcoming everyone is to Vannie. Things were a bit different when she was born and the situation between the parents. Thankfully, she decided to do a DNA test and discovered Brian and the rest is history. Vannie is quite the character and I think she is going to fit in well with this bunch. It took me a bit to realize that Emory and Brian are not related since he is related to Vannie. Her mom and his dad are Vannie’s parents. So don’t get too confused when reading this book.

Now for the mystery. I tend to say this a lot when I am reading a mystery, but sometimes some characters just need killin’. In this case, it is the mean girl from high school, Blair, that tormented Carrie. Emory was lucky enough to stay off her radar in high school, but when they cater an event on her yacht there is no escaping her harmful barbs. It doesn’t help that one of the staff takes this as permission to also torment them during the party. There are several possibilities as to who the killer might be and while I suspected a certain character, there are some red herrings to throw you off track.

This series is so much fun especially when it comes to the recipes. All of the cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts always sound so delicious, and if I didn’t think I would gain 10 lbs by making them I certainly would. Maybe for an event where I can share the goodies. Basically, I can relate to Emory who tends to sample a little more than she should. Nothing wrong with making sure it all comes out tasty!

We give this book 5 paws up and look forward to the next book in this series.

About the Author

Kim Davis lives in Southern California with her husband. When she’s not spending time with her granddaughters she can be found either writing stories or working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats.  She has published the suspense novel, A GAME OF DECEIT, and cozy mystery, SPRINKLES OF SUSPICION and CAKE POPPED OFF. She also has had several children’s articles published in Cricket, Nature Friend, Skipping Stones, and the Seed of Truth magazines. Kim Davis is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.

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