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Immerse yourself in thrilling tales where culinary delights meet captivating mysteries.
A Catered Costume Party
When sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons agree to cater an extravagant Halloween party in their little upstate New York town of Longely, they figured a ghost or two and a blood curdling scream might be part of the menu, but they never expected to be haunted by the deadly specter of murder…
A Catered Quilting Bee
Sisters and caterers Bernie and Libby Simmons, owners of A Little Taste of Heaven, return for another culinary cozy with catering, dogs, and murder.
Quilts, quiet, and delicious food. That’s exactly what Bernie and Libby expect as they build the menu for the Longely Sip and Sew Quilting Circle’s first-ever exhibition hosted at the local library. The eclectic ladies of the group couldn’t appear more harmlessly wholesome if they tried, especially mild-mannered kindergarten teacher Cecilia Larson, who hired A Little of Taste of Heaven to cater the event. So it’s a complete shock when disturbing news drops about member Ellen Fisher, found hanging from a plant hook in her otherwise pristine sewing room . .
A Catered Doggie Wedding
When Bernie and Libby Simmons are hired to cater a posh pooch party, they wind up stepping into a fresh murder investigation!
A Catered Wedding
When a wedding turns into a crime scene, it’s up to Bernie and Libby to uncover the truth behind the chaos.
A Catered Christmas
The holiday season takes a dark turn as Bernie and Libby investigate a chilling murder at a festive event.
A Catered Halloween
Sisters Bernadette and Libby Simmons are thrilled they’ve been asked to cater a haunted house fund-raiser. But they soon discover that ghosts aren’t the only uninvited guests when a murderer strikes.
With the promise of a hefty commission and some valuable word-of-mouth for their catering business, A Little Taste of Heaven, Bernadette and Libby Simmons agree to cater the charity haunted house being staged at the old Peabody School. The gothic building – complete with towers and turrets- is the perfect setting for a haunted house fund-raiser. But what makes the setting even more eerie are the rumors milling around town that the school is haunted by the ghost of Bessie Osgood, a girl who died in an ‘accident’ years before. Bernie and Libby don’t believe in ghosts although they both agree there’s something creepy about the Peabody School. And when wealthy socialite Amethyst Applegate is found dead in the haunted house, the sisters wonder if a murderer might also be lurking about Peabody’s gloomy halls.
What Readers Are Saying…
‘Isis Crawford’s storytelling is a delightful blend of suspense and culinary delight. I couldn’t put it down!’
‘A masterful mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. The recipes were an added bonus!’
‘An engaging read with well-developed characters and a plot that twists and turns. Highly recommend!’
‘A perfect mix of mystery and mouth-watering recipes. Isis Crawford has done it again!’
‘I was hooked from the first page. The culinary elements added a unique flavor to the mystery.’
‘A thrilling read that combines my love for mysteries and cooking. Can’t wait for the next book!’
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