Death doesn’t take a rest just because it’s the holidays.Claire London is busy baking up a storm, but that’s not the only one brewing in Bleu Clair Bay. When a rich real-estate developer set his eyes on the coastal village it threatens to pull the whole community asunder.That is until the man’s death, which was no accident. Claire’s ready to sit this one out, but when the investigation zeros in … the investigation zeros in on her friends, she needs to make sure the real killer is caught. Unfortunately that task will be anything but a piece of cake—even with the help of a frisky feline and her dearly departed as a side kick.
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Decadent Demise is a short, fun read. I like Claire, her dearly departed husband, and the bakery. During the winter holidays, Claire does not have time to worry about another murder. Claire, like almost everyone in the town, disliked the victim and his development schemes. Besides Claire needs some additional help in the bakery – especially with the police focusing on Ellen as the murderer. Can Claire keep the bakery running smoothly and solve this murder? A delightful afternoon diversion.
Claire London and everyone else in Bleu Clair Bay isn’t happy with Edward Slayden, a real estate broker. He is trying to buy up the town and turn it into things “more modern and upscale” than it is used to. Most of the people like their little town the way it is, but that isn’t stopping Edward. But when Edward is killed when someone cut his brake lines during a winter storm….let’s just say Tonya, the deputy has a big list of suspects. Claire’s problem is that Edward is now a ghost and is after her to find out who did this to him! Can Claire and Nick her deceased husband find the true killer before Thanksgiving? You will need to read the book to find out. Go ahead you will enjoy it! I voluntarily reviewed a free ARC of this book, and this is my honest opinion.
I am reading the boxset. This is the second of four books in the set.
Claire and Nick are back and it’s Thanksgiving. Claire is living over the bakery, not having decided what to do with London Manor. A real estate developer is interested in buying it, along with other properties. Anyone who has ever loved a small town knows this is not good news. The developer has plans to build condos with a shopping center. The town is against this idea. The county commissioner approved his plans, though, so it looks like a possibility. The good news in this is that Claire has her baking mojo back.
I am truly enjoying this boxset. I enjoy the characters. I adore Nick. The stories are pretty fast reads. I find them just right for me at this time of the year. I’m busy with so much that sitting down time can be hard to come by. I’m loving the fact I can sit down with this series and finish the book in one night. Being in a boxset means if I have additional time, I can move right on to the next book. The books are complete though there is the life of Claire that continues from book to book. It is her life that makes me recommend reading this in order, (though absolutely not necessary). I think you will find her relationship with Nick to be interesting. I want a love like that.
Another sweet read. Fun and quick with great characters. I love the relationship between Claire and Ellen and how they are always there for each other. Lots of laughs. Nick the ghost is hilarious like when when new ghost Edward is scared when Nick says Boo. Amelia is a great addition to the bakery team. The killer was definitely a surprise to me. Can’t wait to read the next installment.
This was a fun filled mystery. It has everything a read needs for a quiet one night read. A cozy mystery set in a close knit community, a bakery, a ghost or two a lot of solving fun.
Short and Sweet Cozy Mystery
This is the second in the Spirited Sweets Mystery Series. These are short novellas, perfect for lunch break or a short bedtime read. The plot is basic and simple. There are several suspects and lots of motive. The ending is heartwarming. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
Great cute fast little cozy mystery read. Extremely enjoyable. Love the ending even though I did see it coming. The kitty is cute too.
Fast quick easy light read. I admit that I read this book before book one. So it can be read by itself and still follow the story.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.