Sprinkles of Suspicion (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)
by Kim Davis
About Sprinkles of Suspicion
Sprinkles of Suspicion (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – California
Publisher: Cinnamon & Sugar Press (June 2, 2020)
Print Length: 269 pages
Digital ASIN: B086XKRCJH
One glass of cheap California chardonnay cost Emory Gosser Martinez her husband, her job, and her best friend. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of her troubles.
Distraught after discovering the betrayal by her husband and best friend, Tori, cupcake caterer Emory Martinez allows her temper to flare. Several people witness her very public altercation with her ex-friend. To make matters worse, Tori exacts her revenge by posting a fake photo of Emory in a compromising situation, which goes viral on social media. When Tori is found murdered, all signs point to Emory being the prime suspect.
With the police investigation focused on gathering evidence to convict her, Emory must prove her innocence while whipping up batches of cupcakes and buttercream. Delving into the past of her murdered ex-friend, she finds other people had reasons to want Tori dead, including Emory’s own husband. Can she find the killer, or will the clues sprinkled around the investigation point the police back to her?
Includes recipes!
Dollycas’s Thoughts
A night out with her best friend turns Emory Gosser Martinez entirely upside down including becoming the prime suspect in that friend’s murder. While trying to keep her mind on her cupcake catering business she also has to do everything she can to prove her innocence. The trouble is she doesn’t know who she can trust and maybe putting her faith in the wrong people. There is plenty of suspicion sprinkled around but is there enough to find the real killer or will Emory be baking behind bars?
Emory Gosser Martinez is an interesting protagonist and for the most part her own worst enemy. A far from perfect amateur sleuth, very naive, a bit of a doormat, and she makes horrible choices in husbands and best friends. I was happy to see that by the end of the story she was turning the corner on these traits and that the development of her character continues in a pleasing way.
We are introduced to several characters within these pages. Several are strong that I hope we see more of in future installments. Several deplorable that I am happy to see an end of in this installment. It takes a talent to write characters to invoke these emotions and Ms. Davis has this talent.
This story moves along at a great pace and doesn’t lag anywhere. There is always something happening, drama, twists, and yes, cupcakes. So well-plotted, I was totally taken in by the entire story and flabbergasted when the real killer was revealed. I also loved the way the story ended which has me so excited for the next book in this series.
Sprinkles of Suspicion has a shocking start and holds on tight. A little different than your typical cozy mystery at the beginning but is quickly reeled into the cozy realm. All the cupcake references will have your tastebuds popping and appreciating that several recipes are included at the end of the story.
An Entertaining Read! I can’t wait for more from this author!
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About Kim Davis
Kim Davis lives in Southern California with her husband. When she’s not spending time with her granddaughters she can be found either writing stories or working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats. She has published the suspense novel, A GAME OF DECEIT, and has had several children’s articles published in Cricket, Nature Friend, Skipping Stones, and the Seed of Truth magazines. Kim Davis is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
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Great Escapes Praise for Sprinkles of Suspicion (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)
by Kim Davis
Once again, the writing is delightful and the characters are nicely and vividly fleshed out. They added ‘sprinkles of delight and flavor’ to this fun cozy-mystery and kept me hooked from the beginning to finish, for sure!
~Diary of a Book Fiend
Her (Emory) trusting nature definitely gets her into sticky situations and makes her an easy mark. The pace is steady and her cluelessness adds a touch of humor. An enjoyable read.
~Christa Reads and Writes
Sprinkles of Suspicion kept me on the edge of my seat. The revelations make you go “Say whaattt????” The identity of the killer was surprising.
~The Book Decoder
. . . .a fun debut. . . Sprinkles of Suspicion sets up a promising new series. You’ll enjoy meeting Emory here and be anxious to find out where cupcakes and murder take her next.
~Carstairs Considers….
Wow!! This book started off with a bang . . . This is a well-written, fun mystery and the reader is bound to have a good time with this one!! Highly recommend.
~Moonlight Rendezvous
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I love the cover. The dog is adorable!
Thanks for stopping by, Jeanna! I had a blast working with the designer on my cover and she used a photo of my grand-puppy!
I love that sprinkles of suspicion includes recipes.
That just might be one of my favorite parts of writing the book… all the yummy goodies I have to sample 🙂 Good luck in the contest!
Great title and what an adoreable cover. Can’t wait to read.
Thank you, Dianne! It was so much fun working with my designer to create the cover. Good luck in the contest!
Thanks so much for hosting me on your wonderful blog, Lori! I’m simply over the moon with your review — thank you!!!!
This sounds like a delightful read and who can resist cupcakes. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! And yes, those cupcakes… Good luck in the contest!
This sounds like a good series. Just my style. Cupcakes and dogs. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for stopping by! Good luck in the contest!
Love the book cover. The dog makes the cover look great.
I would love to read and review your book in print format.
Love books like this. Look for ward to your series
Thanks so much, Crystal! I had so much fun working with my cover designer and loved that she was able to use a photo of my grand-puppy for the dog!
She writes well and bakes up a storm!
Awww, thank you Libby! Good luck in the contest!
Looking forward to reading Kim’s new cozy and I’m sure there will be plenty of great recipe. Sounds like a great book.
Thank you, Dianne! Good luck in the contest!
Congrats on the new release! It sounds intriguing. Great cover too.
Thanks and good luck! I had a ton of fun working with my designer to create the cover 🙂
New author and series for me, sounds good!
Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
I love the idea of a cupcake caterer and am really looking forward to reading this book! Congratulations on the new series!
Thank you and good luck in the contest!
I am so grateful to you and your blog – books aren’t in my budget, so winning a free book is a huge thrill
Wishing you good luck in the contest, Taylor! Thanks for stopping by to enter!
This book sounds really good, and the dog on the cover looks exactly like our dog Smoky, right up to the fixation on the cupcakes, lol!
He’s spoiled rotten, so he doesn’t need any more sweet.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Awww, how cute! Piper, the cover dog, is my grand-puppy and I was thrilled that my cover designer was able to use a photo of her to incorporate into the layout!
Sounds like a great book.
Thank you and good luck in the contest!
From the review, it sounds like Sprinkles maybe a touch darker than the average cozy, which can be a plus for me. I read a lot of cozies, but my first love was conventional mysteries.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the contest!
Have a great day.
Thank you! And good luck in the contest!
Loving the cover.
Thanks! I had so much fun working with my designer to create the cover and loved that she used a photo of my grand-puppy!
love the review
Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the contest!
Thanks for offering this giveaway, very nice of you.
You’re very welcome and good luck in the contest!