Deadly Recipe at the Cookie Bakery

When baker Lydia Blake discovers her rival dead in the town's beloved bakery, she thought it was a tragic accident, until the police find poison in the frosting. In the quaint town of Willowbrook, Lydia Blake runs the cozy Corner Café, competing with the prestigious Golden Whisk Bakery across the street. But when the Golden Whisk's star baker turns up dead with Lydia's signature recipe clutched in her hand, everyone's pointing fingers at the wrong person.

Now Lydia's got 48 hours before the sheriff arrests her for murder. With her bakery's reputation crumbling faster than day-old cookies, Lydia must prove her innocence. But digging into the victim's past reveals stolen recipes, bitter rivalries, and a secret that could destroy half the town's most respected families.

When a second baker dies under mysterious circumstances, Lydia realizes she's not just fighting for her freedom, she's fighting for her life. Armed with nothing but her wit, her grandmother's old recipe box, and the reluctant help of handsome newcomer Detective Max Sterling, Lydia races against time to catch a killer who's willing to do anything to keep their deadly secret buried.

Can she solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim on the killer's menu? Secrets, Lies, and Sugar serves up the perfect blend of cozy mystery, small-town charm, and just enough romance to sweeten the deal. No graphic violence, no profanity, just pure, page-turning mystery with recipes included!