Bailey King famed protégé of Chocolatier Jean Paul of New York head of the JP Chocolates and the heir apparent to the chocolate company and Jean Paul's #1 choice rushes off to Harvest, Ohio to be with her ailing Grandfather. A risky move considering the timing with the selection committee but Bailey's Amish grandmother would not have called if it wasn't important. Little does Bailey know that her grandparents are being pressured by a local developer to sell their beloved sweet shop, Swissman's Sweets. If this strain from this badgering isn't enough, finding the developer in their shop kitchen with Jebediah's chocolate knife sticking out of his dead body certainly doesn't help. To make matters worse the local police force of Harvest, seem to be keen on pinning the murder on Bailey. Bailey has no choice but to get to the bottom of the developers Amish Disneyland plans, while holding onto her dream Chocolatier job, hiding the truth of her secret rocky romance, avoiding the butterflies in her stomach when around deputy Aidan, helping with a last minute wedding reception chocolate bar, and the secrets that the close knit Amish community. With the help of her friend Cass and a desire to protect her grandparents, Bailey will have to get herself out of this sticky situation.
Oh Fudge by Nancy Coco
Who doesn't like a good cozy that features chocolate? I enjoyed the story and come this holiday season I'll be trying out some of the fudge recipes found between the chapters of this sweet book. I would suggest starting this series with the first book, All Fudged Up. I caught on quick to most of the characters it would have been a better read if I knew the background stories leading up to this one. Allie McMurphy is not only an expert fudge maker but also the proprietor of the newly renovated McMurphy Hotel. Apparently she has made quite a name for herself as an amateur sleuth and when she calls 911 to report an accident i.e. body found with a trowel embedded in the chest, the dispatcher asks her if she found another body even before she has a chance to say why she is calling. There were a few twists and turns to the plot between murder, theft, and heart ache. I look forward to starting at the first installment and playing catch up while "researching" the various candy recipes. On a side note, the Mackinac Butterfly House is an actual place on the island although I hope they have never found a body on their premises. Also, there are several inns and fudge/candy shops to choose from making this a possible destination spot for the candy lover who doesn't mind a little chill with chocolate. Incidentally, if you do visit, be prepared to be considered a "fudgie," that is what the locals call the tourists.
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