Publisher's Synopsis
From bestselling mystery author Janel Gradowski comes a deliciously deadly mystery... Amy Ridley's best friend, Carla, is getting married, and Amy is delighted to be recruited as the head wedding planner-even if Carla's demands are less than conventional. Case in point: Carla insists on a tower of doughnuts in place of a wedding cake. But navigating the world of nuptials becomes the least of Amy's problems when the owner of a menswear shop is found dead, and Carla's fiancee is assigned to the case. With the honeymoon in jeopardy, Amy and Carla vow to help track down the killer...but they soon discover there are even more sinister happenings affecting the businesses in downtown Kellerton, Michigan. If Amy doesn't figure out who is behind the deadly schemes, the nearly newlywed detective may just be solving another murder-hers! **Recipes Included!** Culinary Competition Mysteries: Pies & Peril (book #1) Chicken Soup & Homicide (book #2) Christmas Canapes & Sabotage (short story) Doughnuts & Deadly Schemes (book #3) What critics are saying about the Culinary Competition Mysteries: "PIES & PERIL is the perfect cozy to curl up with in your favorite chair or at the beach while enjoying some sun. It's teeming with a lot of charm and great characters along with many tidbits of delectable goodies perfect for any foodie. I was really looking forward to reading (Janel Gradowski's) first full length novel and it didn't disappoint! PIES & PERIL is sure to please any reader who loves their cozy mysteries!" Peeking Between the Pages "PIES & PERIL is a beautiful debut and I know I will be eagerly awaiting the second book in the series. (Amy Ridley) had me laughing and smiling, and the warm cozy feeling of reading a good mystery never left me." Cozy Reader "PIES & PERIL is a fun read with, murder, arson, threats and romance in the plot! This is a very enjoyable story with a very satisfactory closure. There is also an added bonus of recipes at the end of the book. Amy's many trial recipes made me hungry and inspired me to bake some goodies! Enjoy!" Indy Girl
