Baked Goods and Bad Blood: 2

Delaney Fowler was supposed to have a rare Saturday off-until a missing employee and a concerned friend lead her straight into a nightmare.When her best friend Scarlett's shop assistant, Ella, doesn't show up for work, it's easy to assume a simple illness is to blame. But a welfare check turns into something far more sinister when Delaney and Scarlett discover Ella dead in her apartment. At first glance, it looks like a tragic accident.Until the scent of almonds says otherwise.With the police treating the case as murder, and Scarlett firmly on their suspect list, Delaney once again trades her apron for a detective's hat. Determined to clear her friend's name, she digs into Ella's life, uncovering a tangled web of strained relationships and secrets that refuse to stay buried.From tense family dynamics to a suspicious ex-boyfriend and a mysterious phone call that raises more questions than answers, Delaney finds herself chasing clues that lead her deeper into danger. Because someone wanted Ella silenced, and they may not be done yet.Can Delaney uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? Or will her search for answers put her, and everyone she loves, on the chopping block?Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries with a dash of romance and a sprinkle of sweetness, this installment will keep you guessing long after the final crumb is gone.

Pagina's: 262, Paperback, TCA Publishing LLC