Death at the Sweet Festival (Ashford Creek Mystery Book 2)

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When a famous food critic dies at a small-town festival, everyone becomes a suspect.
Welcome to Ashford Creek’s Sweet Festival, where amateur bakers compete for glory and celebrity chef Antoine Duval’s approval could change everything. This year, someone’s changed the recipe—by adding poison.
Former detective Eliza Prescott thought she’d left murder behind when she opened her bookstore. But when her retired police dog Bruno finds evidence the sheriff misses, she can’t ignore her instincts. The obvious suspect is being framed. The real killer is still out there. And they’re not finished.
In this page-turning cozy mystery, you’ll discover:

A small town where everyone’s hiding something
A lovable German Shepherd with a nose for clues
Family recipes that some would kill to protect
Chocolate creations that are to die for (literally)
A twist you won’t see coming

As the body count rises and state police threaten to take over, Eliza must use all her detective skills to catch a killer who’s been planning revenge for years. But in a town built on secret recipes and old grudges, trust is harder to find than the perfect truffle.

Written to be devoured in one sitting—about the time it takes to watch a movie. Complete mystery, no cliffhangers, deeply satisfying ending. Ideal for a cozy evening, a lazy afternoon, or whenever you need a quick escape to small-town intrigue.
“Death at the Sweet Festival” is the second Ashford Creek Mystery but can be enjoyed as a standalone. Recipes included!