"Budewitz\'s finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan."--Kirkus Reviews "Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner."--Publishers Weekly "Cozy readers will relish the small-town, Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business.
Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana "--Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries "Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale "--Cleo Coyle, New Yo.
Great fun "--Suspense Magazine "A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips."--Kirkus Reviews "A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry.
Can Erin nab the killer--and keep herself in one piece--in time for a special Christmas Eve? Includes delicious recipes Praise for the Food Lovers\' Village Mysteries: "A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes."--Mystery Scene "Treble at the Jam Fest has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending.
The clues and danger snowball from there.
When Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he\'s been robbed, fingers point to Merrily--until she\'s found dead, a string of lights around her neck.
But her parents have publicly shunned her, and they nurse a bitterness that chills Erin.
A local girl gone wrong, Merrily has turned her life around.
At Murphy\'s Mercantile, AKA the Merc, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and a new friend: Merrily Thornton.
And, of course, recipes, too."--Booklist Erin is one smart cookie, but can she keep the holiday spirit--and herself--alive till Christmas? In Jewel Bay, all is merry and bright. "Budewitz\'s finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan."--Kirkus Reviews "Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner."--Publishers Weekly "Cozy readers will relish the small-town, Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business