Death by Recipe (Ashford Creek Mystery Book 3)

Death by Recipe

When a celebrity cookbook author returns to steal more recipes, someone decides she’s taken her last bite.

Former detective Eliza Prescott traded big-city crime for the cozy charm of her coastal Massachusetts bookstore. With her loyal retired K-9 Bruno by her side, hot coffee brewing, and mysteries properly shelved, she’s finally found peace in Ashford Creek.

Until she hosts a book signing for celebrity chef Margot Sterling.

Margot has built her empire on stolen recipes—Millie Hart’s legendary lemon scones, Diane Morrison’s award-winning donuts, years of local treasures claimed as her own. When Margot collapses at the Harvest Festival after tasting contaminated soup, her conveniently missing EpiPen means certain death.

Half the town had motive. But only one person had the cold calculation to steal her medication, poison her food, and let her die in front of witnesses.

With Sheriff Wade Colton trying (and failing) to keep her out of the investigation, Eliza must untangle decades of betrayal hidden behind friendly smiles on Main Street. Because in a town where everyone knows everyone’s secrets, the deadliest recipe might be the one for revenge.

Perfect for fans of charming small towns, amateur sleuths, loyal dog companions, and mysteries that keep you guessing until the final page.

A standalone Ashford Creek Mystery—the perfect 2-hour cozy escape