In a small-town bakery, where secrets are as rich as the chocolate chips, the only thing sweeter than the cookies is the revenge.

When Layla Cole returns to her hometown of Grand Cavern to save her late aunt Margie’s beloved bakery, she expects to find recipes—not revelations. But buried beneath the scent of warm cookies and the clatter of mixing bowls lies a trail of deception, betrayal, and a secret “peace recipe” that some would kill to keep hidden.

Margie wasn’t just a baker; she was the leader of a quiet rebellion against the Mathis family, a powerful dynasty that built their empire on stolen recipes and fear. With her aunt’s old ledger and an enigmatic map of the town, Layla stumbles onto a legacy of courage—and a list of names that could crack the Mathis empire wide open.

But Caleb Mathis, the family’s ruthless heir, has other plans. Charming yet venomous, he’s determined to protect his family’s secrets at all costs, even if it means shutting down Layla’s bakery—and her investigation—for good.

With a rolling pin-wielding best friend, a reluctant ally with tech skills, and a town full of suspicious characters, Layla is in a race against time to decode the clues, expose the truth, and protect her aunt’s legacy. As the ovens heat up and tensions rise, Layla will discover that the final ingredient to justice isn’t in the recipe—it’s in the courage to face the past.

Cozy mystery meets culinary intrigue in this sweet and suspenseful tale of chocolate chip cookies, small-town secrets, and the battle for justice. Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and culinary cozy mysteries with a twist!