USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet–a little romance, a little magic and a lot of chocolate!Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a living. But when she encounters a dying woman in one such house and a backyard grave at another, handsome deputy Beau Cardwell shows up and—well, things get complicated.A small mural painted inside a … small mural painted inside a closet in the abandoned house provides clues and Sam is caught up in Beau’s investigation. A fortune in artwork, a bogus will, and a wooden box that seems to give Sam powers she never dreamed she possessed— it all adds up to a dynamic paranormal romantic mystery.
Then, there is all that chocolate! Sam’s real goal in life is to use her elegant baking skills to open her own pastry shop, Sweet’s Sweets. She’s gaining quite the reputation as a baker with a magical touch, but a few obstacles stand in her way. Her grown daughter shows up on her doorstep—jobless and homeless; her bank account is at an all-time low; and trying to work from the tiny cramped kitchen in her home is becoming impossible.
Somehow, Sam copes and she finds that her dreams might just have a chance of coming true.
Praise for Connie Shelton’s mysteries:
“Wow, this was an incredible book!”—5 stars on Amazon
“Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review
“Shelton, a major success for Intrigue, can only expand her fan base with this solid effort.” — Publisher’s Weekly
“Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships.” –Booklist
“Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.” — Albuquerque Journal
“Connie Shelton has another winner!” — The Book Report
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Absolutely loved this book. Great read. Everyone should read this.
This is the first in a series about a woman who, in her 50s, breaks into houses for a living. A magical artifact comes into her possession, plus there’s a budding romance with the local deputy. I’m hooked on this series!
This book is delightful! The story moves quickly with a perfect mix of mystery and wit. There is a touch of magic, or is it good luck? I liked this book well enough to read th rest of the series.
Enjoyable read – Well written and likable characters. Easy reading with a little magic, mystery and romance. I would recommend to anyone who was looking for some light reading for pleasure.
I thought this book was a quick, enjoyable, and easy read. Sam was very likable. I was hoping that she succeeded in her pastry business and her love life, right from the beginning. I found me wanting the book not to end. I am looking forward to reading more from Connie Shelton.
I look forward to reading others in the series.
Good, easy read.
Great read!
Well written with compelling characters.
Really held my interest
It’s a really good book.
I love everything Connie Shelton writes. I have never been disappointed I. One of her books and this was no exception.
Sweet Masterpiece combines just about everything I love…mystery, a little romance but not too much, a sprinkle of magic, baked goods, and an overweight non-running main character who has a less-than-perfect daughter and financial issues.
easy read
Connie Shelton does a great job in creating a story and disguising the resolution, revealing it only in the final pages … I loved it. There’s really nothing unique about the story line, but the well-written, well-plotted series of events makes this book very nice reading.
enjoyed very much, it pulled me into 2nd book and now i’m on book #6 and still want more 🙂
Enjoyed it for a quick and easy read.
Nice cosy with original twist.
Love the characters and the plot, easy reading for relaxing evening.
Love the magic intertwined with mystery…pulls me right in every time. The author has exceptional skill in character-creation…she makes me see them as distinct individuals, rather than blending into one another. I never have to return to the first description to remind myself who is who.