TRIXI'S REVIEW:
Fannie Miller and Foster Bates seem to have a long standing friendship and knack for solving crime . . . if you call disappearing contestants for the annual baking competition a crime! Something nefarious is afoot for sure, and these two will get to the bottom of it one way or another.
It seems we’re missing something in this story, it mentions other crimes they have solved together but gives no clue as to what those are or even previous books they were featured in. In spite of this, it’s still entertaining and funny at times. Fannie can surely get herself into trouble without an effort on her part! I like her—she’s dogged about finding answers to questions she has and her curiosity is contagious.
Foster is a retired police officer turned private detective—and as they say, you can take the cop out of the city but you can’t take the city out of the cop! He has a nose for things that just aren’t right and he relies on his instincts to sniff out suspects. They are the perfect crime-solving duo!
Then there’s the “Blustery” Beiler sisters—Faith, Hope & Charity whose gossip lands them into more hot water than not. Lastly, the excitement of the contest and who will end up the winner culminates to create a fun, charming and delightful cozy mystery that will be sure to keep you on your toes and engaged in the story!
Oh, and I love that Fannie reminds Foster that he is loved by God, as imperfect as we are as humans and we matter more than we think we do! My favorite thing about her is that I love her unwavering faith.
We all have our days when we feel unworthy of anyone’s love, or we feel forgotten and lonely, wondering if we matter to anyone. But then the Bible reminds me that God’s love is eternal, unfailing, and unconditional.
I enjoy Wanda’s books and a cozy mystery every once in a while, so blending the two was really fun! I like that this story was light-hearted and kept me guessing the whodunit until the end. A great book to pick up at any time!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
BackCover Blurb:
Why Are Baking Contestants Disappearing?
Mysteries have a way of following Fannie Miller, so when she makes it into the finals of the Tuscarawas County Baking Contest and contestants start disappearing, she calls on her old friend Foster Bates, a retired cop and part-time private investigator. Could it be that other finalists are somehow responsible for these disappearances, thinning out the competition? Like the couple on verge of divorce who need the prize money, or the three Beiler sisters, always in a huddle whispering. One thing is for certain—Foster and Fannie will stay on the case until the end, and everyone involved will have learned something important about baking contests, solving mysteries, and life.
New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter and Emmy-Nominated Author Martha Bolton have teamed up to deliver a delightful whodunit from Ohio’s Amish country.
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