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"Welcome back to Cinnamon Falls, the town where the bakes are sweet, the secrets are sticky, and the romance is (pumpkin) spiced.The Maple Bakery Murder is the third instalment in the must-read Cinnamon Falls series and is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series.
Ginger Mills is the new girl in town.
She’s ready to start afresh in Cinnamon Falls, focus on herself and bake seasonal sweet treats in her beautifully renovated bakery. Although her infuriatingly handsome regular, Austin, who helped to build it, is already proving an unwanted distraction…
When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger’s fresh start goes up in smoke and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin seems to believe in her innocence.
As the connection between them begins to heat up, Ginger and Austin must follow the crumbs and unmask the real killer… before it’s too late.
Tropes:
* Small-town setting
* Grumpy x sunshine
* Amateur sleuth
* Healing each other
* Mysterious past
* Animal companion
Praise for the Cinnamon Falls series… (***** star reader reviews)
‘Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me’
‘The sweet meets sinister in this perfect autumnal read’
‘SCREAMING!!! I usually rotate with a thriller and a romance novel, but this had it all in one’
‘Encompasses all I love in a book!’
‘A little bit of romance alongside a good mystery, plus a cosy atmosphere - just what you need for a good night in’
‘If I could rate it 10 stars I would!’"
"In 1987, when Sandy heard the bark of the first pistol shot right next to her ear, she bolted and ran for her life. After ducking behind desert scrub brush in the dim glow of the moonlight, she spotted eighteen-year-old Troy Kell and his buddy Billy Merritt standing over the dead body of James Cotton Kelly. Though only fifteen, this was the fourth murder Shaw witnessed in two years.
Touted as the “Show & Tell Killer” by the media because a crooked prosecutor told the press and jury she took classmates to view the dead body, Sandy was immediately mutilated by the press. She was convicted and sentenced to two life terms without parole and became the youngest female ever incarcerated in an adult Nevada prison. Shaw endured twenty-one years in prison and fifteen more on “lifetime parole” for this wrongful conviction before being fully exonerated in June of 2022 by the Nevada Supreme Court. Yet, she lost her entire youth in the process—the best years of her life. She never went to Prom. Never got married. Never had kids. Her dreams were stripped away.
And she has never told her story. Now—being fully free—the time is right to tell it.
Life Without is a crisis-driven tale of violence and murder, tragedy, and injustice, and ultimately—triumph. This book is the almost unbelievable, yet true life story of a woman with extreme bad luck, a childhood ripped away, generations of dysfunction before and alongside her, who endured abuse of all kinds, and who still found her way to freedom and redemption. C 2025 Sandy Shaw C 2025 Dan Gleason P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Will she ever see freedom for her babies?
Mississippi, 1848. It’s a bright spring morning when enslaved midwife Zinnie is forced to begin an unimaginable journey: two thousand miles on foot. Her newborn baby is strapped to her back, her two little girls holding her hands, as she walks behind the slavers’ wagons.
Every mile brings blistered feet, aching limbs and the constant terror of what might happen to her children. But Zinnie carries an unbreakable determination to protect them. When they cross state lines, could it be her chance to fight for their freedom?
Texas, present day. Elementary school teacher and single mom Lynette is exhausted, balancing work, motherhood and life-changing decisions about her future. Then, while sorting through her grandmother’s attic, she discovers a sapphire brooch hidden among long-forgotten treasures.
The brooch unlocks an extraordinary family story of courage, sacrifice and a woman who refused to give up. As Lynette uncovers the truth about her ancestors, will it have the power to change her life forever?
This utterly heart-wrenching and unforgettable novel is inspired by the true story of Biddy Mason, an African American woman and midwife who fought for her family’s freedom and saved countless lives. Perfect for fans of emotional historical fiction by Amy Harmon, Olivia Hawker and Marie Benedict."
"Bloomsbury presents Breaking Beautiful by Jennider Shaw Wolf, read by Megan Gage
Fans of dark contemporary stories will feel right at home in Jennifer Shaw Wolf's debut as she takes them on an emotional ride through the murky waters of love, shame, and ultimately, forgiveness.
Allie lost everything the night her boyfriend, Trip, died in a horrible car accident--including her memory of the event. She doesn't remember driving on the cliff road. She doesn't recall jumping from the truck just before Trip lost control.
As their small town mourns his death, Allie is afraid to remember because doing so means delving into what she's kept hidden for so long, the horrible reality of their abusive relationship. When the police reopen the investigation, it quickly turns on Allie and her best friend, Blake, especially as their budding romance raises eyebrows around town. As the threats begin and the survivor's guilt takes over, Allie knows she must tell the truth. Can she reach deep enough to remember that night so she can finally break free? P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2012 Jennifer Shaw Wolf"
"Bloomsbury presents Dead Girls Don't Lie by Jennifer Shaw Wolf, read by Megan Gage
Jennifer Shaw Wolf keeps readers on their toes in another dark, romantic story of murder and secrets.
Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. Before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut Jaycee out. Before Jaycee chose Skyler over Rachel. Then Rachel is found dead. The police blame a growing gang problem in their small town, but Jaycee is sure it has to do with that night at the old house. Rachel’s text is the first clue--starting Jaycee on a search that leads to a shocking secret. Rachel’s death was no random crime, and Jaycee must figure out who to trust before she can expose the truth. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2013 Jennifer Shaw Wolf"
"Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
In the hierarchy of foods, snacks are deemed trivial – perhaps even childish – especially in contrast to meals, which are seen as substantial and necessary. The multiple aisles devoted to sweet and savory treats in supermarkets, and the availability of snacks even at places like home improvement and department stores, speak to the popularity of snacking. But the ubiquity of snacks is relatively new and not common to all countries.
Eurie Dahn traces the story of snacking culture through specific snacks, including Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, cheese crackers, and Choco Pies, and in the contexts of ethnicity, popular culture, diet culture, and even parenting. Snack is an idiosyncratic cultural history that offers surprisingly filling food for thought. C 2026 Eurie Dahn P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents The Wide-Awake Princess by E. D. Baker, read by Megan Gage.
The first book in a new series by the author of The Frog Princess, a delightful re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty.
E.D. Baker pulls out all the stops in this brilliant version of a classic tale. It's a little known fact that Sleeping Beauty's younger sister, Annie, is the one who must save the day and rescue her from the evil curse. Annie is impervious to ALL magic - good and bad - and is the only one left awake when her sister pricks that finger. She sets off through the kingdom to find her sister's true love, the only person who can wake her and reverse the spell. Annie is joined by a handsome prince in disguise as she tackles Hansel and Gretel (and their witch), and many other fabulously familiar fairytale characters.
Full of Baker's trademark humour, plot twists, and with a funny and strong female lead, this will charm fans of The Frog Princess, and bring in many new ones. C 2010 E.D. Baker P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"Bloomsbury presents Unlocking the Spell by E. D. Baker, read by Megan Gage.
The second book in the Wide-Awake Princess series, a magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty, by the author of The Frog Princess.
Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by reuniting her with Prince Beldegard, so you'd think that things would be back to normal. Think again! The beloved prince is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to come to his rescue - she must find the evil dwarf who cast the spell, and quickly . . . Luckily, Annie has her own handsome prince to hand - and many tricks up her non-magical sleeve. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2012 E.D. Baker"
"Bloomsbury presents The Bravest Princess by E. D. Baker, read by Megan Gage
The third charming story in the Tales of the Wide-Awake Princess series, a magical and romantic twist on Sleeping Beauty, by the author of The Frog Princess.
Sleeping Beauty’s younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can’t rest . . . Trouble in the kingdom is threatening one of her friends. Snow White’s father wants her married off right away – but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It’s Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue! P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2014 E.D. Baker"
"Bloomsbury presents Princess in Disguise by E. D. Baker, read by Megan Gage
The magical fourth book in the Wide-Awake Princess series, by the author of The Frog Princess.
With the help of family and friends, Annie and Liam's wedding day looks as if it's going to be perfect, until everything starts to go wrong. Liam's father doesn't show up, nor do the magic-wielding guests. Members of the wedding party come down with strange afflictions, Annie's gown is ruined, a storm floods the castle grounds, and an unknown king lays seige to the castle. Queen Karolina decides that they need the help of her fairy godmother, Moonbeam, but a pea-soup fog keeps the messengers from leaving. Only Annie and Liam can get past the magical fog to find Moonbeam, but even after they find her, it’s up to them to discover who cast the spells that ruined the wedding, and why the unknown king wants to conquer Treecrest.
Don't miss the rest of the Wide-Awake Princess series by E. D. Baker:
The Wide-Awake Princess
Unlocking the Spell
The Bravest Princess
Princess in Disguise
Princess between Worlds
The Princess and the Pearl
Princess before Dawn
And these other magical series:
Tales of the Frog Princess
The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker
More Than a Princess
Magic Animal Rescue
and more! P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2015 E.D. Baker"
"Bloomsbury presents The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker by E. D. Baker, read by Megan Gage
Cory is a young tooth fairy in training who wants to be anything but that, except there's no way the Tooth Fairy Guild or her mother will let that happen. After yet another bad night on the job, Cory quits to explore other things--like babysitting an adventurous Humpty Dumpty, helping Suzy organize seashells by the seashore, and attempting to finally rid the spiders that plague Marjorie Muffet. But it isn't until Marjorie asks Cory to help set her up with a boy that Cory taps into a power s he never knew she had. As she tries to understand her new-found romantic visions, will Cory finally discover her own true path?
Just as she did with her Wide-Awake Princess series, E.D. Baker spins a tale that is poised to launch her to the top of the fairy tale canon with a new series perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine and Diana Wynne Jones. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2014 E.D. Baker"
"I was the only one there that day. I saw it all. I heard her cry.
It's been twenty-five years since she vanished. Whoever took Brooke has walked free for all those years, watching the chaos as guilt consumed my life.
Now a documentary maker is digging into the cold case. They want to finally solve the mystery no one else could. But the person behind Brooke's disappearance would do anything - even kill - to keep their secrets hidden.
And they know I'm the only witness...
An utterly compulsive psychological thriller that will delight fans of Karin Slaughter, The Housemaid and anything by Lisa Jewell.
Readers love Angela Henry's thrillers:
'Holy moly!! What an unputdownable, scandalous, and shocking read... If this book is not on your radar, YOU'RE WELCOME, because it is now.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One hell of a ride... could easily be ranked up there with McFadden.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read... I devoured this book in less than 24 hours.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Literally a top-tier thriller book. I could not put this down. The suspense and intrigue were chef's kiss... It really kept me turning the page to find out WTAF "
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