Donut Shop Mystery

When a mysterious stranger shows up at Donut Hearts threatening to reveal a deadly secret about Suzanne's late father, she believes that he's lying, but when he offers to show her proof that her dad wasn't who she thought he was, Suzanne realizes that she has to listen. It's just too bad that the stranger is murdered before he can share what he knows. Suzanne and her mother are the main suspects, but it turns out that there are plenty of other people who wouldn't mind seeing the stranger dead!

ASSAULT AND BATTER, Book 11 in the Donut Mystery Series! When Emily Hargraves tells Suzanne that she's marrying Max, her ex-husband, Suzanne is happy enough for her, but when Jude Williams, one of Emily's old flames, decides to light the ceremony up, someone decides to extinguish his flame before he can act. Was it Max, the groom-to-be; Peter, his best man; Lisa, the woman Jude had been dating; her jealous husband, Frank; or perhaps it was Reggie Nance, a man who had reasons of his own to want to see Jude dead? Suzanne and Grace must act quickly and solve the murder before someone else ends up missing the reception, permanently.

Suzanne and Grace must track down a killer when one of their old classmates is murdered at their high school reunion. There are plenty of suspects gathered back together in April Springs for the big event, and more than one former student's secrets thought long buried in the past may end up coming back to haunt them all.

When Suzanne's boyfriend, Jake, is shot in the line of duty, he comes to April Springs to recuperate. The only problem is that the man Jake was trying to capture has a partner, a very bad man now intent on seeking revenge. Add another villain returning from Suzanne's own past into the mix, and the donut shop owner's normally tranquil world is suddenly turned upside down.

Custard Crime, Donut Mystery #14 When the chief of police's ex-wife is found dead, some folks think it was an accident, but Suzanne Hart's boyfriend, State Police Inspector Jake Bishop, knows better. When he's asked to investigate the crime, Suzanne is thrilled that he's going to be nearby, but she's also worried that the investigation might interfere with their relationship. Little does she know that it's about to do much more than that as she and Grace work behind the scenes searching for the killer themselves.

When her Aunt Jean dies suddenly, Suzanne and her mother investigate what at first looks like an accident, but quickly proves to be murder. They never expected to get help from the recently deceased beyond the grave, though. The ladies soon learn that Jean suspected she was a target in someone's sights, so she has left them clues and hints behind about who might have wanted to see her dead!

When Chief Martin's brother, Chester, is murdered on the day he is supposed to retire, Suzanne's boyfriend, state police inspector Jake Bishop, steps in to take over the case. That doesn't keep Suzanne and Grace from digging into the murder as well, though, and when the three detectives and all of their suspects convene at a lodge in the mountains, just about anything could happen!

Donut 17, Old Fashioned Crooks. When donut shop assistant Emma's bad boyfriend is found dead in the middle of a freshly lit bonfire during the Spirit Night celebration, Suzanne and Grace must dig into the case, with Jake adding his own special skills to the investigation. The team soon gets into trouble when the search turns even more sinister, and the abilities of all three sleuths are required if they are going to have any chance of solving the murder and clearing Emma's name.

Suzanne and Jake are finally married, but the honeymoon is over too soon when they find her mother waiting for them at the airport. Someone has murdered the new police chief in their absence, and the list of suspects comprise some of the folks closest to them, including Suzanne's stepfather, her assistant at the donut shop, and several folks in the town Chief Tyler just left. As their investigation develops, suspicion falls on people from both sides of the law, and the newlyweds must learn to balance their new marriage with their drive to find the killers!

Troubled Treats, Donut Mystery #19, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! There's been a murder at the old wagon factory, a building recently purchased and now being renovated by Suzanne's mother. What's more, Jake and Suzanne were on the premises when the crime occurred. They soon get dragged into the investigation and begin uncovering a bevy of clues as to why this homicide took place. Did the killing happen for personal reasons, or was it instigated by someone's lust for the rumor of hidden gold?

When a time capsule is accidentally unearthed on the town square, a murder confession is discovered, leading Suzanne, Grace, and Jake on a hunt through time for a killer who clearly isn't finished yet.

When Suzanne accepts Grace's invitation to a luxurious corporate weekend retreat, she believes she's in for some first class pampering, but when one of the participants dies soon after they arrive, she's thrown back into the world of detecting, whether she likes it or not. To make matters worse, they are soon cut off from the rest of the world, and the group finds itself trapped on a mountaintop with a cold blooded killer.

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Jessica Beck When Momma's earrings disappear during a Christmas party that Suzanne is catering, it's up to her to figure out who did it before the thief gets away with stealing everyone's Christmas spirit. This is a short story especially written for the holiday season!

When Crazy Dan the junk man, is found murdered in his shop, Aunt Teeks, at first no one has any idea who might want to see the old man dead, but as Suzanne and Grace begin to dig into his life, they discover that there was much more to the man than they first thought, including several motives for murder.

When Mayor George Morris's chief rival, Harley Boggess, is found murdered while sitting behind the mayor's desk in city hall, it looks as though George may have dispatched his competition permanently. When the mayor goes missing immediately afterwards, things appear to be even worse, and it's up to Suzanne, her mother, and Grace to work together to uncover who really killed the councilman before the mayor's future-and his freedom-are extinguished forever.

When the new attorney in April Springs is found dead soon after a public spat with Jake, Suzanne and her husband must team up to solve the woman's murder before they are both set up to take the fall for a crime neither one committed. Added to the intrigue in her life is news from Suzanne's mother that very well may change the donut maker's life forever.

Devil's Food Defense, Book 25 in the New York Times Bestselling Donut Mystery series by Jessica Beck! When kindly old Gray Vincent is stabbed after Movie Night in the Park, everyone is puzzled as to why anyone would want to kill him, but when Gray's past sins are revealed, it's just amazing to the folks in April Springs that the man was able to keep his secrets so long, and so well. Or did he? Was Gray struck down because of his past, or because of something that happened more recently? With Jake away on family business, Suzanne and Grace are determined to find out as they dig into the past and try to discover who killed him, and why.

When newspaper owner Ray Blake goes missing, it's just the start of troubles for some of the people closest to donutmaker Suzanne Hart. Soon after, old flame Tom Thorndike is found dead at the bottom of a nearby waterfall. Was it foul play or simply a daredevil stunt gone wrong? Little does Suzanne know that her past is about to play a major role in her present, as well as her potentially perilous future.

When an ice storm hits April Springs, it freezes more than the trees and power-lines as one of the town's residents perishes outside. But soon Suzanne and Grace learn that it wasn't the cold that killed Santa-suit wearing Greg Whitmore, but a bullet instead. The women must do their best to figure out who killed the banker before someone else gets frozen out, permanently.

During the remodeling of Donut Hearts after a big ice storm damaged the place, contractor Snappy Mack is found murdered inside the shop, and Suzanne and Jake must find the killer before he strikes again. As they search through the remnants of the contractor's life, they soon realize that too many folks had a reason to want to see Snappy dead, and sorting it all out is going to be no easy task.

Tasty Trials, Donut 29 in the Donut Mysteries by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When Suzanne and Jake win a weekend getaway to a luxury resort island in the mountains, they think they're in for the time of their lives. Little do they know that they've actually been brought there to help uncover who tried to kill their host. As the married team dig deeper into the case, they are soon isolated on the island with not only more potential victims but the would-be killer as well.

Baked Books, Donut Mystery #30 from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! There's a new bookstore opening up across the street from Suzanne's donut shop, and when a group of mystery writers descends on April Springs for a panel on murder and mayhem in the book world, is it any wonder that homicide is soon on the menu at Donut Hearts?

Donut Mystery #31, Cranberry Crimes, from New York Times Bestselling author Jessica Beck! When Suzanne Hart is commissioned at the last minute to make donuts for a long-time customer's birthday party, she happily complies, but when the guest of honor dies before the party can even begin, Suzanne taps Grace, Jake, and even Phillip to help her solve Jasper Finney's homicide before the killer gets away with murder.

Donut Mystery 32, Boston Cream Bribery, from Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When head town councilman Van Rayburn is attacked at his home and left for dead, Suzanne and Jake struggle to prove that their friend, Mayor George Morris, is innocent of committing the assault. The only problem is that there is evidence left at the scene that implicates the mayor, and Van can't seem to remember the attack at all!

CHERRY-FILLED CHARGES, the thirty-third donut mystery from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck It's finally time for Barton Gleason's pop-up bistro, but the grand opening is marred when a fellow chef and rival from culinary school is murdered nearby in one of the staging areas. Suzanne stumbles across the body, and while Jake is away dealing with his own family issues, she and Grace tackle the job of tracking down the real killer before someone else's goose gets cooked!

It's Fright Week in April Springs, a time filled with special events leading up to Halloween, but the celebration is in jeopardy when a body is found in the middle of the night on the platform of the dunking booth under the town clock. Suzanne and her mother decide to investigate, and soon secrets from the past resurface and threaten the present in a very real way.

Cocoa Crush, Book 35 in the New York Times Bestselling Mystery Series by Jessica Beck. When Suzanne and Jake leave town to attend a party with friends, they never dream that they are about to become involved in another murder. The stakes continue to rise as an ice storm knocks out the power in the penthouse where they are staying, locking them in with a dead body and a killer until law and order-as well as the power-can be restored.

Donut 36, Pastry Penalties, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! When Emily Hargraves' stuffed animals are kidnapped and ransomed, the police treat it as a joke, but when the apparent abductor ends up on the wrong end of a knife, things turn deadly serious in April Springs as Suzanne and Jake do their best to solve the murder before the killer has a chance to strike again.

When a prominent member of the community is murdered, the list of suspects is longer than the lines during a free donut giveaway. Odd couple Suzanne and her stepfather, Phillip, dig into the case together to unmask the killer, and in the course of their investigation, the two amateur sleuths become embroiled in some of the worst aspects of small town life as they struggle to find the murderer.

A pie shop is opening up in April Springs, but the owner is as sour as her pies are sweet! When she's murdered a few days before the grand opening, too many folks in April Springs had reasons to want to see the woman gone. Suzanne and Grace dive into the case, hopefully in time to save the next victim on the killer's to-do list!

Caramel Canvas, Donut 39 in the New York Times Bestselling Mystery Series by Jessica Beck! When Suzanne Hart returns to April Springs after being away, she learns that one of her good friends, artist Annabeth Kline, has died by accident in her studio, but as Suzanne looks deeper into the situation, it quickly becomes clear to her that Annabeth's death was no accident!

Dark Drizzles, Donut 40 by New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck! The owners of Donut Hearts and The Last Page decide to hold a festival featuring donuts and books, but when one of the guest authors dies in the middle of robbing the donut shop, Suzanne and Grace must solve the case and get the missing money back, or risk losing more than the proceeds from the festival.

When Suzanne, Jake, Momma, and Phillip decide to buy an old house and fix it up, they soon discover that the neglected property is being used as a base for an illegal operation. The more they dig into the old house, the more they realize that there are more problems with the fixer-upper than just wiring and plumbing, and they must investigate the case or risk losing everything.

Measured Mayhem, Donut Mystery #42, from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck. When Suzanne gets an urgent call from her old college roommate, she drops everything and rushes to help her. When she arrives, Suzanne learns that someone may be trying to drive her best friend from school crazy, or worse yet, kill her, and Suzanne must dig into what's really happening. Is her friend just being paranoid, or is there really a target on her back?

As Suzanne Hart is coming home from visiting her college roommate, Autumn, she spots smoke in the sky above downtown April Springs, North Carolina. She fears that either her donut shop or the cottage she shares with her husband, Jake, is on fire, but it turns out to be ReNEWed, Gabby Williams's gently used clothing shop next door to Donut Hearts. As Suzanne watches in horror, a fireman pulls someone from inside the burning building. Is it Gabby, and if it is, is she still alive? Only time will tell. As events begin to unfold, Suzanne and Grace do their best to uncover who would want to torch Gabby's business, and the owner along with it!

Wicked Wedding Donuts, Donut Mystery #54From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck Not only does Gabby Williams reopen ReNEWed beside Donut Hearts, but she also holds a surprise wedding. The best man couldn't make it due to a car accident, and soon after the nuptials, the groom is struck down with poison. Suzanne and Grace must figure out what really happened before their friend becomes either the number-one suspect in the poisoning, or maybe even the next victim!Praise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck "A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother "and" great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." --Diane Mott Davidson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Fatally Flaky""A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" --JoAnna Carl, author of "The Chocolate Cupid Killings""If you like donuts--and who doesn't?--you'll love this mystery. It's like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!" --Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries "New Year's Eve Murder" and "Wedding Day Murder""The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!" --Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries"A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!" --Tamar Myers, author of "Death of a Rug Lord "and "The Cane Mutiny""A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town." --Harriet Klausner, "Genre Go Round Reviews""Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. "Sinister Sprinkles" will keep you guessing until the very end." --"The Mystery LibrarianRecipes included!

Jelly-Filled Justice, Donut Mystery #57From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck Praise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck "A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother "and" great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." --Diane Mott Davidson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Fatally Flaky""A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" --JoAnna Carl, author of "The Chocolate Cupid Killings""If you like donuts--and who doesn't?--you'll love this mystery. It's like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!" --Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries "New Year's Eve Murder" and "Wedding Day Murder""The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!" --Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries"A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!" --Tamar Myers, author of "Death of a Rug Lord "and "The Cane Mutiny""A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town." --Harriet Klausner, "Genre Go Round Reviews""Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. "Sinister Sprinkles" will keep you guessing until the very end." --"The Mystery Librarian When Arnie Lancaster gets out of prison on a technicality after being convicted of killing local Susie Mae Long, he comes to retired police chief Phillip Martin and donutmaker Suzanne Hart to figure out who really killed the woman sixteen years earlier. Is Arnie trying to whitewash his past, or did someone else really kill the woman and pin it on him?Recipes included! Jessica Beck is the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Donut Mysteries, the Cast Iron Cooking Mysteries, the Classic Diner Mysteries, the Ghost Cat Cozy Mysteries, and more.

THE LAST DONUT, Donut Mystery #58From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica BeckPraise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck"A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother "and" great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." --Diane Mott Davidson, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Fatally Flaky""A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" --JoAnna Carl, author of "The Chocolate Cupid Killings""If you like donuts--and who doesn't?--you'll love this mystery. It's like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!" --Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries "New Year's Eve Murder" and "Wedding Day Murder""The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!" --Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries"A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!" --Tamar Myers, author of "Death of a Rug Lord "and "The Cane Mutiny""Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. "Sinister Sprinkles" will keep you guessing until the very end." --"The Mystery LibrarianDonutmaker Suzanne Hart's life is changing too fast for her, so when friend and bookstore owner Paige Hill offers her a weekend away, she jumps at the chance. Things aren't all they seem though, and Suzanne is again dropped into a situation where not only donuts, but murder, is on the menu. Paige's honorary aunt is having an early inheritance party to give away some of her valuable possessions before she dies, only someone at the event wants the woman's end to come sooner rather than later.Recipes Included

Gathered in one place for the first time, the Donut Mysteries Cookbook offers many of the recipes featured in the pages of the New York Times Bestselling Donut Mystery Series by Jessica Beck. Here you will find enough treats to send you into absolute sugar shock, with a few recipes for more standard fare peppered in, if you're so inclined. The author makes no claims to be a professional baker or cook but has enjoyed making goodies for the family for many years, and has had very few complaints from those consuming the treats included here.