Her sourdough is to die for... but someone took that literally.

Caroline Baker thought she'd left the cutthroat world of professional baking behind when she transformed her grandmother's café into Milburn's most beloved gathering spot. But when her former boss—celebrity chef and notorious food critic Sophia Montgomery—arrives to judge the town's bicentennial baking competition, old wounds are reopened faster than a warm oven.

After a very public argument where Sophia threatens to reveal a secret that could destroy everything Caroline has built, the critic is found face-down in a bowl of dough—with Caroline's rolling pin as the murder weapon.

With the evidence stacking up against her like layers in a perfect croissant, Caroline must prove her innocence before her carefully crafted new life crumbles. Joining forces with the handsome Detective Mark Collins (whose interest in Caroline extends beyond just solving crimes) and her loyal friend Lilly, she kneads through a tangled web of culinary rivalries, blackmail, and hidden connections that run deeper than her sourdough starter.

As the competition's finale approaches, Caroline realizes the killer is still among them, ready to eliminate any threat to their secrets. She'll need to use every ounce of her baking intuition to set the perfect trap and catch a murderer before they can strike again.

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Jessica Beck, this deliciously twisty mystery serves up small-town charm, budding romance, and mouthwatering suspense that will leave you hungry for more.

"A delectable mystery with just the right ingredients—friendship, romance, murder, and bread! What more could you want?" —Best Cozy Mysteries Monthly

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