A Crime of Passion Fruit (A Bakeshop Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
6th in Series
St. Martin’s Paperbacks (June 27, 2017)
Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1250088079
E-Book ASIN: B01MRU56AS
Torte―everybody’s favorite small-town family bakeshop―is headed for the high seas, where murder is about to make a splash. . .
Jules Capshaw is trying to keep her cool as Torte gets set to make its transformation from quaint, local confectionary café to royal pastry palace. Meanwhile, Jules’s estranged husband Carlos is making a desperate plea for her to come aboard his cruise ship and dazzle everyone with her signature sweets. She may be skeptical about returning to her former nautical life with Carlos but Jules can’t resist an all-expense-paid trip, either. If only she knew that a dead body would find its way onto the itinerary . .
“A warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and likable main characters, and a nasty murder mystery to solve!” ―Fresh FictionNow, instead of enjoying tropical drinks on deck between whipping up batches of sea-salted chocolates and flambéing fresh pineapple slices in the kitchen, Jules is plunged into dangerous waters. Her investigation leaves her with more questions than answers: Why can’t anyone on board identify the young woman? And how can she help Carlos keep passengers at ease with a killer in their midst? Jules feels like she’s ready to jump ship. Can she solve this case without getting in too deep?
Praise for A Crime of Passion Fruit
by Ellie AlexanderA CRIME OF PASSION FRUIT was a fantastic, fast paced story that had me flying through the pages.
~Lisa Ks Book ReviewsDelicious drama!
~Back PorchervationsThe mystery kept my attention and I was stumped about who the killer was.
~Bookworm CafeI was transported to a tropical paradise from the moment I saw the cover until the very last page.
~Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of MurderThis is the perfect summer read, especially given that it takes place on a cruise ship!
~That’s What She’s ReadingYou will feel like you have been placed on a tropical island. Jules treats everyone like they are family.
~Babs Book BistroI wasn’t very far into A Crime of Passion Fruit before realizing that Ellie Alexander’s bakeshop series would become a favorite of mine.
~The Power of WordsEllie Alexander’s prose has a lyrical quality to it with beautiful, rolling, descriptive passages. Very fitting for a novel set on a stormy sea cruise.
~Laura’s InterestsThe Bakeshop Mystery series is a great choice for cozy mystery fans with sweet tooths (sweet teeth?), and this installment in particular makes the perfect vacation read!
~Reading in my SuperPowerThe authors description of the luxury cruise had me feeling transported and made me wonder if she has been a part of the culinary staff of a luxury cruise ship.
~My Reading Journeys
About The Author
Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research.
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A great setting for a story.
Have read several other books in this series and thoroughly enjoyed them. Sounds like its time to catch up with this author again and where better than on a cruise.
Thank you for the enjoyable review on A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander. I have not had the fortune to read any of this series and find I have missed out. The cover of the books is one that will catch any book shopper’s eye.
I love the Bake Shop Mysteries and can’t wait to read about Jules’ cruise ship adventures!
Interesting cover. I would love to win a copy.
Great review and great book! Can’t wait for the next book!
I can imagine how many sweet treats are in this series.
A lovely sounding book and yummy too. Sharon catwoman-1(at)comcast(dot)net
What fun a mystery on a cruise ship! Can’t wait to read it, here’s hoping.