Bøger af Catherine Bruns

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next deliciously delightful Cookies & Chance mystery! Full time baker and part time sleuth Sally Muccio has witnessed many bizarre events during her lifetime. But one thing that she never expected to see was her sensible grandmother on a dating show. Senior Moments, the popular reality TV dating show featuring the aged sixty-five and older, has come to Colwestern, New York, giving the mature community a chance to find their soulmate. In an attempt to keep peace with the cranky and cantankerous Nicoletta Gavelli, Sal's Grandma Rosa agrees to become a contestant along with Mrs. Gavelli on the TV show. But things take an even weirder turn when the show's host, Smiley Jones, is found dead in Sal's bakery, beaten to death with her rolling pin. The last thing Sal wants, or needs is to get involved in another murder, but she soon discovers that Smiley Jones's life wasn't all champagne and cookies. From an estranged wife with dollar signs blinding her vision to a dressing room full of debts, Smiley had many issues to keep him from grinning. Between the calamitous contestants, the stacks of suspects, and the danger mounting, Sal is worried this is one Hollywood production without a happy ending. Can Sal find his killer before she winds up battered as well? Recipes Included! What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!" InD'Tale Magazine "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!" Fresh Fiction "The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family !! Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family." Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next sinfully delicious Cookies & Chance Mystery... Just when things appear to be going well for baker and sometime sleuth, Sally Muccio, life turns up the heat again. It's summertime, and the living is easy for the Muccio clan. Sal's wedding to her beloved fiancé is rapidly approaching, Mom's won a beauty contest, and sister Gianna is now a licensed public defender. But when the bakery Sal's worked so hard for goes up in smoke-along with her dreams!-she's not sure how much more she can stand. Even worse, the man found dead in the bakery's back room is none other than Gianna's latest client, Bernardo Napoli. The dough really hits the fan for Sal and Josie when they're forced to temporarily relocate their bakery to the crazy Muccio home. Trouble is quickly stirred up as the best friend team must now contend with Sal's father and his new mortuary business "undertakings," a middle aged mother parading around customers in bikinis, and an Italian family hell bent on revenge. For Sal, several questions demand answers. Where has Gianna disappeared to? What role did she play in Bernardo's death? What secret is Sal's fiancé hiding from her? Sal is determined to find answers...before she gets burned once again! **Recipes Included!** The Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder (book #1) Baked to Death (book #2) A Spot of Murder (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) Burned to a Crisp (book #3) What critics are saying: "Catherine Bruns has whipped up another delicious treat with this delightful cozy. . If you like your mysteries to taste sweet this one is a good choice." -Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick! "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!" -Fresh Fiction

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next humorous romantic Cookies & Chance mystery! Full-time baker and sometime sleuth Sally Muccio finally has everything she's always wanted-a beautiful baby, loving husband, and a thriving business. Now that she's a mother, Sal has vowed she'll stay out of future murder investigations. But when her eccentric father's friend, mortician Eddie Phibbins, is found dead in one of his own caskets, Sal's father begs her to help find the killer. With their famous coffins cookies in hand, Sal and her best friend Josie "undertake" the process of questioning mourners and employees at the funeral home, hoping for a lead to Eddie's killer. Between a recently fired hearse driver, resentful family members and a wacky, love-struck makeup artist there's no shortage of suspects. Once again, Sal's snooping has attracted the attention of a killer, and her good intentions may have only succeeded in digging herself an early grave... *Recipes Included!* The Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder (book #1)A Spot of Murder (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)Baked to Death (book #2)Burned to a Crisp (book #3)Frosted With Revenge (book #4)Silenced by Sugar (book #5)A Drizzle Before Dying (short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection) Crumbled to Pieces (book #6)Sprinkled in Malice (book #7)Ginger Snapped to Death (book #8)Icing on the Casket (book #9) What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!"-InD'Tale Magazine "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction "The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family !! Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family."-Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

From #1 bestselling culinary cozy mystery author Catherine Bruns comes the next delightfully delicious Cookies & Chance Mystery... Baker turned reluctant amateur sleuth, Sally Muccio's, finally found the happiness that's eluded her for years. She's in love with a great guy, her bakery is thriving, and now she and her best friend Josie Sullivan are gearing up to appear on the popular reality baking show, Cookie Crusades. But a visit from Sal's greedy ex-husband Colin, who's looking to cash in on the bakery's dough, changes everything. Within a few hours Sal's world-like the shop's original fortune cookies-is broken apart when Colin turns up dead, and her boyfriend's arrested for the crime. Now Sal's mixing it up with vengeful ex-inlaws, a suspicious new employee, slippery baking competitors, and a greasy mobster who'll stop at nothing to collect on Colin's unpaid debt. Can Sal prove her man is innocent in time? Or is she about to get baked herself? **Recipes Included!** The Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder (book #1) Baked to Death (book #2) A Spot of Murder (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) What critics are saying: "Catherine Bruns dishes up a deliciously devilish mystery with this feisty suspense story. This is a highly entertaining cozy mystery that would appeal to anyone who likes a little zaniness with their suspense. " -Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick! "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!" -Fresh Fiction "The delightful whodunit kept me guessing until the end, and the tasty treats had my mouthwatering from start to finish! A fantastic culinary mystery in the vein of Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson!" -Gemma Halliday, New York Times & USA Today bestselling mystery author "Catherine Bruns has found a winning recipe for an exciting mystery mixed with a dash of humor and a heap of danger. Add in a little romance for spice, and you get one sweet reading treat." -Mary Marks, bestselling author of the Quilting Mystery series.

"It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-baking contest. The day is meticulously planned, from the judging panel to the maple lattes, and Leila can't wait for the entire town to enjoy some sweet treats. But when a neighbor drops dead from sampling a poisoned pumpkin pie, it's not just Leila's perfect day that's in jeopardy- her livelihood is now at stake. And after yet another near-fatal incident, she realizes an even more terrifying truth: the killer wasn't targeting her neighbor but someone even closer to home! Can Leila figure out who's behind the murder before the dough hits the fan?"--

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes a hilarious holiday whodunit!It's the most wonderful time of the year... Unless you're Sally Muccio.The full-time baker and sometime sleuth is ready to burst into song. She and her husband are expecting a bundle of joy, her sister's wedding is just around the corner, and it's Christmas, her favorite time of year. But when Sal's the victim of a carjacking by Santa himself and a forgotten item links her to a murder, she doesn't feel like ho-ho-hoing anymore.Damian Ruger was a drug user, womanizer and first-class jerk. And unfortunately for Sal, she once had a connection to him in high school. The dough really hits the fan when her bakery's gingerbread cookies are found next to his dead body, and Sal's cake server is used as a murder weapon. Someone is trying to frame the expectant mother, but why? Sal has no choice but to try to clear her name...before she and the baby are singing Christmas carols in prison!*Recipes Included!*The Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder (book #1)A Spot of Murder (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)Baked to Death (book #2)Burned to a Crisp (book #3)Frosted With Revenge (book #4)Silenced by Sugar (book #5)A Drizzle Before Dying (short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection) Crumbled to Pieces (book #6)Sprinkled in Malice (book #7)Gingersnapped to Death (book #8)What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!"-InD'Tale Magazine"I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction"The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family !! Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family."-Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes a delicious mystery on a cruise ship! Full time baker and sometime sleuth Sally Muccio is excited to be traveling on her first cruise along with family and friends. Sal and coworker Josie have been hired to cater desserts for the mortuary event onboard that her father is headlining and are also looking forward to some fun and relaxation in the sun. But the ship's itinerary doesn't go as planned when the body of Southern belle and galley director Sarah Leigh Walker is discovered in the freezer. To make matters worse, Sal's nemesis, the elderly and cranky Nicoletta Gavelli, is accused of the ice-cold crime after a very public and ugly argument with the victim. Despite Nicoletta's sharp tongue, Sal knows the woman isn't guilty and would never refuse to help her. With the real killer still cruising the decks, Sal and Josie must work fast to track them down before Nicoletta's last hope sinks faster than the Titanic. *Recipes Included!* What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!"-InD'Tale Magazine "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction "The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family!! Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family."-Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes a hilariously homicidal Cookies & Chance mystery! For once, baker Sally Muccio's life isn't a recipe for disaster. She's happy to be out celebrating her wedding anniversary... that is until she spies her friend Officer Brian Jenkins with a gorgeous blonde who is not his newlywed wife. The woman's name is Kelsey Sherman, and it turns out she once dated Brian. Which doesn't make Sal feel any better about the situation, but she decides to mind her own business and enjoy her evening. Only before the night is over Kelsey is dead from a gunshot wound, and Brian is found standing over her body. To make matters worse, the bullet is confirmed to have come from his own gun. Brian swears he had nothing to do with the murder, and Sal believes him, even if the rest of the town's convinced that he's a total crumb. With nowhere else to turn, Brian asks for help to prove his innocence. But when the tables turn and someone tries to kill Sal as well, she might come out of this mess battered for life. *Recipes Included!* The Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder (book #1)A Spot of Murder (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)Baked to Death (book #2)Burned to a Crisp (book #3)Frosted With Revenge (book #4)Silenced by Sugar (book #5)A Drizzle Before Dying (short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection) Crumbled to Pieces (book #6)Sprinkled in Malice (book #7)Ginger Snapped to Death (book #8)Icing on the Casket (book #9)Knee Deep in Dough (book #10) What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!"-InD'Tale Magazine "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction "The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family !! Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family."-Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes another to-die-for culinary mystery... Full-time baker and sometime-sleuth Sally Muccio is enjoying life as a new bride and only wishes that sales in her bakery would pick up. So when popular TV host Donna Dooley invites her and best friend, Josie, to be guests on Someone's in the Kitchen with Donna, it's the answer to their prayers. The pair is excited about the opportunity until they discover Donna's new assistant is none other than Josie's former nemesis from culinary school, Kelly Thompson. Like cookies in a hot oven, temperatures rise, and their animosity escalates into a food fight during the taping-which then goes viral! But when a dead body is then discovered on the set, fingers immediately point to Josie, and Sal's usual sassy partner is at a loss of how to defend herself. Sal's world is once again plunged into chaos as she attempts to keep her friend out of jail, control a blast from the past that threatens to harm her marriage, and keep her crazy parents at bay as they film a commercial for a funeral home. Already knee deep in dough, Sal discovers a possible link between the current murder and an unsolved one from the past. But she'll have to work fast because a killer is on her trail and determined to silence Sal...forever. **Recipes Included!** What critics are saying: "Catherine Bruns has whipped up another delicious treat with this delightful cozy. If you like your mysteries to taste sweet this one is a good choice."-Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick! "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next deadly delicious Carrie Jorgenson adventure in paradise... Carrie Jorgenson is living the dream in Hawaii. She has a steady job as a waitress at the Loco Moco Café, a hot new love interest in her manager, and the curtain's about to rise on her role in a local theater production. But when she's asked to deliver food to a guest at the Aloha Lagoon resort-who then drops dead!-her dreams quickly become the stuff of nightmares. World renowned food critic Randolph Cremshaw has no shortage of enemies. He's rude, patronizing, and famous for his one-star reviews. After the coffee Carrie delivers is discovered to have been poisoned, she and the café quickly rise to the top of the suspects list. A jealous co-worker, thefts at the restaurant, and a performance that threatens to blow up in Carrie's face only make things worse. With an already full plate, Carrie is also forced into making a decision that may change everything for her. But this all pales in comparison when she comes face to face with Randolph's killer and what might be the final curtain call...of her life. Recipes included! What critics are saying: "I LOVE this series, and anytime I can open one of these books and escape to the coast of Kauai in Hawaii and hang out at the Aloha Lagoon Resort, I am going to do it!!!" Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "The whole series is a marvelous tropical treat...Join in!" Kings River Life Magazine "Whether this is your first Aloha Lagoon Mystery or your fifteenth, you are in for a rollicking good time!" InD'Tale Magazine "This cozy series will hook you so you'll want to read all that came before, as I do." Book Review Crew About Aloha Lagoon: There's trouble in paradise...Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! Visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns, comes an Aloha Lagoon Mystery that proves sometimes paradise isn't all it's served up to be! New to both Hawaii and the Aloha Lagoon Resort, Carrie Jorgenson has big dreams of stardom. But while she awaits fame and fortune, she's forced to accept a job waitressing at the resort's The Loco Moco Café. It isn't long before she discovers the dish on her new boss-also known to many as "The Big Kahuna." Hale Akamu is rich, handsome, repulsive...and dead. When Carrie discovers Hale's lifeless body, she's suddenly forced into yet another role-amateur sleuth. With everyone from Carrie to the saucy chef to the café's hot assistant manager under suspicion, Carrie needs to track a killer before she becomes his next main entrée! **Recipes included!** What critics are saying: "I LOVE this series, and anytime I can open one of these books and escape to the coast of Kauai in Hawaii and hang out at the Aloha Lagoon Resort, I am going to do it!!!" Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "The whole series is a marvelous tropical treat...Join in!" Kings River Life Magazine "Whether this is your first Aloha Lagoon Mystery or your fifteenth, you are in for a rollicking good time!" InD'Tale Magazine "This cozy series will hook you so you'll want to read all that came before, as I do." Book Review Crew About Aloha Lagoon: There's trouble in paradise...Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! Visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next dangerously delicious Cookies & Chance Mystery... Sally Muccio's walk down the aisle might be her last.The some-time amateur sleuth and full-time bakery owner is finally marrying the man of her dreams. But during a last minute taste testing of their wedding cake, Sally and her fiancé are witnesses-and almost victims!-of a random shooting. At least they think it's random, until an original fortune cookie message proves otherwise. Is someone after Sally? And why does the mysterious shooter want to ice the baker? Sal tries to proceed with caution, but when someone close to her is attacked, all bets are off. She'll do whatever it takes to bring this monster to justice, even if it means sacrificing herself in the process.Can Sal make it to the church on time...and alive? **Recipes Included!** What critics are saying: "Catherine Bruns has whipped up another delicious treat with this delightful cozy. If you like your mysteries to taste sweet this one is a good choice."-Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick! "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!"-Fresh Fiction

Sally Muccio's had her crosses to bear: a cheating ex-boyfriend, crazy Italian parents, and an unfaithful husband, just to name a few. After her divorce, she returns to her hometown to start a novelty cookie shop whose specialties include original fortune cookies, served with a sprinkle of foreshadowing. But there's no warning when her ex-husband's mistress drops dead on Sal's porch, and police confirm it's a homicide. Determined to stop her life from becoming a recipe for disaster, Sal takes matters into her own hands. With two very different men vying for her affection, dead bodies piling up, and a reputation hanging by an apron string, Sal finds herself in a race against time to save both her business and life-before the last cookie crumbles. "The delightful whodunit kept me guessing until the end, and the tasty treats had my mouthwatering from start to finish! A fantastic culinary mystery in the vein of Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson!" -Gemma Halliday, New York Times & USA Today bestselling mystery author "Catherine Bruns has found a winning recipe for an exciting mystery mixed with a dash of humor and a heap of danger. Add in a little romance for spice, and you get one sweet reading treat." -Mary Marks, bestselling author of the Quilting Mystery series.

"Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of syrup-making season. But Leila Khoury, new owner of Sappy Endings Farm, won't be making like molasses any time soon. Her best friend Heather's wedding is coming up, and Leila will do anything to make sure it lives up to all her sweetest dreams. Even with Leila's own romantic past stirring up trouble, everything is going to plan until the bridal shower ends up with a body count. Heather's rich and backstabbing aunt had a whole orchard of enemies, so Leila will have her work cut out for her. Can she tap the killer before Heather's dream wedding becomes a nightmare? Includes delicious Middle Eastern recipes!"--

"First in a new cozy mystery series! There's nothing sweet about murder... Leila Khoury has always believed that everyone loved her father as much as they loved his artisanal maple syrup. But when he's killed, and she returns to Sugar Ridge, Vermont to take over his business, she starts to realize how much of his life she's left untapped. With her brother under suspicion, her mother just barely holding it together, and police not producing any leads, Leila will have to investigate herself if she wants answers about her father's sticky end. But the more she learns, the more she worries that there won't be a sappy ending to the story. A cozy mystery perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, this edition includes 5 delicious maple recipes for mystery readers with a sweet tooth!"--

"It's the holiday season in Harvest Park, and the town is in a flurry of activity leading up to the popular Festival of Lights display! Tessa Esposito, chef and owner of Anything's Pastable, is keeping all things merry, bright, and delicious for everyone. But a dark cloud looms when Mario Russo, the new proprietor of More Mocha, decides it's thyme to sleigh his competition. Mario's new espresso bar has been stealing customers from Java Time, owned by Tessa's beloved friend, Archie. Things go from less-than-jolly to bleak when Mario, dressed up like Santa, is found dead in the snow during the Festival with one of Archie's knives besides him. Suspicion begins to snowball about town, and Tessa knows that it's up to her to prove her friend's innocence - and stop a cold-blooded killer - before it becomes the deadliest time of year.."--

Tessa's biscotti have always been killer, but never as deadly as in this second book in the Italian Chef cozy mystery series!