Eclairs and Alibis: A Small Town Baker with Dog Cozy Mystery
About Eclairs and Alibis: A Small Town Baker with Dog Cozy Mystery
When a grand gala becomes a crime scene, baker-turned-sleuth Maggie Harper must find a killer before they strike again! Maggie Harper's life in quaint Maple Creek is finally settling into a sweet rhythm. Her bakery, The Sweet Pawtisserie, is thriving, wedding plans with local veterinarian Tom Walker are coming along nicely, and her golden retriever Max is as charming as ever.
What could possibly go wrong? When wealthy newcomer Victor Blackwell hires Maggie to cater the Historical Society's gala at the recently renovated Maple Creek Manor, it seems like the perfect opportunity to showcase her award-winning éclairs. But beneath the mansion's elegant facade lies a century of secrets—and someone is willing to kill to keep them buried.
After discovering Victor's body during the gala, Maggie finds herself at the center of another murder investigation. With the mansion's rightful ownership in question and a killer on the loose, she must sift through layers of deception spanning generations. Could the elderly woman claiming ancestral rights to the mansion be involved?
What about the disgruntled caretaker who knows all the house's secrets? Or the developer who lost the property in a bidding war? As mysterious break-ins, threatening notes, and dangerous encounters pile up, Maggie realizes the key to solving the murder lies hidden within the mansion's walls—literally.
