Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. The Knife Slipped is going to Glen D. of Yuba City, CA. Carl S. from Lukeville, AZ won After She Wrote Him. The books are going out in the mail today.
This week, I”m giving away two cozy mysteries involving food. Eve Calder’s And Then There Were Crumbs is the first in the Cookie House mystery series. Kate McGuire, a talented pastry chef, is starting from scratch in the island town of Coral Cay, Florida. It has everything she’s looking for: friendly locals and a Help Wanted sign in the bakery shop window. She convinces the shop’s crusty owner Sam Hepplewhite to hire her. But, when a real estate developer tries to purchase the Cookie House from Sam, and ends up dead, Kate investigates to convince the police her new boss isn’t a killer.

Cobblered to Death by Rosemarie Ross is also the first in a new series. Introducing Courtney Archer known for hosting the show “Cooking with the Farmer’s Daughter”, although she’s really a pediatrician’s daughter. Now, she’s signed on for a reality show, “The American Baking Battle”, a show without the usual backstabbing and manufactured drama. But, a fellow contestant finds out about her fake farm-girl story. When he’s murdered, found right next to Courtney’s cast-iron fry pan, her pan is classified as a murder weapon, and Courtney is classified as a suspect.
Which mystery would you like to win? You can enter to win both, but I need separate entries. Email me at Lesa.Holstine@gmail.com. Your subject line should read either “Win And Then There Were Crumbs” or “Win Cobblered to Death.” Please include your name and mailing address. Entries from the U.S. only, please. The giveaway will end Thursday, July 16 at 5 PM CT.
I loved "And Then There Were Crumbs." I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it yet.
Thanks so much for the great news Lesa. I'm really looking forward to After She Wrote Him!