There’s a new bakery in town and Bleu Clair Bay isn’t big enough for two of them.The last thing Claire needs to find is a dead body in her bakery, but that’s exactly what happens—even worse the victim was poisoned and all fingers point to Claire. Can Claire, her ghostly husband, Nick, and their mischievous kitty, Milo solve this case? Or will Claire end up closing up shop for good?If the killer … good?
If the killer has it their way, Claire will end up dead.
Recipe included: Cinnamon cherry pie tarts.
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Another fast-paced quick read with Claire getting help from some totally unexpected sources. I love that deputy Preston, introduced in the last book, is still in-tune with Claire and the happenings around. Such a fun addition. And Nick is always there to watch out for Claire and help her find answers. Wonderful characters and a great mystery. My guesses were all over the place and this was the 2nd time I read it. Lots of red herrings. A really fun series and hope to read more of this soon.
When a popular local character dies the the bakery, our favorite baker falls victim to sister stuff, bad press, and a few crazy folks with grudges.
Spirited friends help to save the day.
I read this book as part of a boxed set. I recommend getting the box set and reading them in order.
Sugared Suspect finds a new bakery has opened up across the street from Claire’s bakery! Not only that but there is a connection to Claire. There is a body in this, (I’m trying so hard to stay vague when I really want to tell), several suspects and surprises. One of the things that I absolutely love about this series is that all pets, and ghosts, are taken care of in real ways. The second is the love between Claire and Nick. *sigh* I have come to really love Claire, Nick, Milo and the regulars.
This book, as well as the others in the boxset, is a short, quick read. It is absolutely wonderful for those times when you want a complete story but are short on time. I’m looking forward to more.
What do you do when your high school rival/enemy /what do you call it, decides to compete against your business and right across the street too? Now add that the neighborhood Granny dies in your shop? First, think natural cause but then it isn’t. Thanks to your sister the police investigate even though they know your are not guilty. These are just a couple of the issues to be dealt with in story.
I never figured out the who done it till last minute. Nice job.
This is a really fast easy read.(I always forget that.) You can read it without having read any of the others before.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book. I apologize for being so late with this review.
Claire’s ex-friend since high school opens up a bakery across the street from Claire’s bakery. Cookie Heaven is owned by Janice Stewart. The town isn’t big enough for two bakeries, one will have to close. Claire has been a bit nervous because business has been slower. While shoveling snow off the sidewalk, Claire sees Granny, the town’s oldest person shoveling snow in front of her house. There’s something off with her, she isn’t even dressed properly for being out in the cold. Claire invites her in the bakery to warm up and have something to eat and drink. Next thing she knows is Granny is dead! Everyone thought it was natural causes, but no…she ate part of a cinnamon roll and just died.
What!? The next day the police come to search both the bakery and the manor. Who would want to kill Granny?
Of course Granny is having problems believing she is dead. “I have too much to do”. That is where Claire’s deceased husband Nick comes in to help her understand she is actually dead. Now to find out who would put cyanide in the pastry. Someone wants Claire out of business. But why try and kill her? You will have to read the book to find the answer.
I always have fun spending time with Claire and her friends. Claire and Nick have a relationship to die for! Quite literally! Yep, Nick’s dead! Claire can see ghosts! The whimsical imagination, humor, plot, and overall setting is a complete delight. My only complaint is that I wish this book was much longer. I highly recommend this book and series!
Sugared Suspect is Book 4 in the Spirited Sweets Mystery Series. I have really loved all of the books in the series. This is a novella but really packs a punch of a full size novel. I do enjoy paranormal cozy stories. A new bakery has opened across the street from Claire’s and it is really effecting her profits. As if this isn’t bad enough, Claire’s Granny dies in her bakery and Claire is the prime suspect. Claire’s husband (in ghost form) and their kitty Milo are on the case.
I very much enjoyed this book. I love the characters and the twists and turns. Bonus! There is a recipe included. I am definitely trying the Cinnamon Cherry Pie Tarts! Yum!
I have really enjoyed all the books in the Spirited Sweets series. Sugared Suspects is another short, fun, paranormal mystery. Bleu Claire Bay is too small to support two bakeries. Since the new one opened across from Claire, her bakery earnings have greatly diminished. To add to Claire’s troubles, Granny dies in Claire’s bakery – leaving Claire the prime suspect since the victim was poisoned. Despite being short, there are still some plot twists to keep you entertained. As always, once I picked up this book, I just had to finish it! I think, you will enjoy Sugared Suspect!