LOVED LOVED LOVED this story! The first couple of chapters showed our main character, Kate, a professionally-trained and experienced pastry chef, at her wit’s end, struggling to find work in the small coastal town of Coral Cay. She finds an opportunity with a crotchety, local baker and then, when he’s accused of murder, discovers how quickly the town is willing to take her in and work together to prove his innocence. I love how the entire town turns out to learn about the life of the murder victim to ultimately find the true killer.

The characters are all fun and wonderful and quirky – everything a reader loves in a cozy mystery. Even the dog (spoiled though he is) has a charming personality that has won the hearts of the local townsfolk and tourists alike. I can’t wait for the next installment in this series to see what adventures await Kate and her new friends.