Icing on the Murder
Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns is set to be published by Kensington Publishing Corp on July 29, 2025. This 272-page novel follows Maddy Montgomery, an influencer-turned-bakery-owner, as she navigates the challenges of preparing for her wedding while solving a murder case. With her bakery, Baby Cakes, gaining popularity and a spot at the country’s biggest bridal expo, Maddy’s plans take a dark turn when a wedding planner is found dead, leading her to uncover the truth behind the crime.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and cozy elements as Maddy teams up with her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars, and her loyal dog, Baby, to investigate the murder. The story unfolds against the backdrop of wedding preparations and the pressures of the expo, highlighting themes of friendship and determination. With a mix of supernatural and amateur sleuthing, this edition promises an engaging narrative for fans of the genre.
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From Agatha and Edgar Award nominated author Valerie Burns, influencer-turned-bakery-owner Maddy Montgomery has sold plenty of wedding cakes before, but before she turns one out for her and her fiancé’s wedding, she’ll have to solve a little case of murder first…
Aunt Octavia would be so proud! Maddy has turned Baby Cakes Bakery—named for her 250-pound English Mastiff, Baby—into a runaway success, and she’s marrying the love of her life, veterinarian Michael Portman. #DreamWedding! Plus the timing couldn’t be better: the country’s biggest bridal expo has come to New Bison, Michigan, and Maddy has secured a spot for Baby Cakes to showcase their cakes. She’s also entered a contest for an all-expenses-paid wedding extravaganza offered by world-renowned wedding planner Serafina.
Unfortunately, supremely nasty Serafina truly takes the cake—she makes the worst bridezilla seem like a shy flower girl. But there’s one thing the wedding planner didn’t plan on—being impaled by one of the skewers Baby Cakes uses on their tiered wedding cakes.
While Maid of Honor Sheriff April Johnson rounds up suspects at the expo, Maddy and her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars, and even Baby join forces to unveil a killer hiding in plain sight . . . before wedding bells start to chime.
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