As the weather cools down, business heats up at Deputy Donut Café for owner Emily Westhill. But is a stubborn tabby cat, a mysterious new employee, and a murder case with a baker’s dozen worth of suspects too much to manage?

With mouthwatering treats selling fast in October, Emily is delighted to welcome her assistant’s younger sister, Hannah, to help at the donut shop while taking a semester off from college. But Hannah’s talent for dishing powdered pastries without dropping a crumb attracts some unusual customers, as two admirers with opposite personalities begin to show up during her shifts—much to her older sister’s disappointment . . .

Real trouble comes afterhours in the dark forest surrounding Emily’s lakeside house. Emily follows a trail of her freshly-made beignets—just like those purchased by the two admirers—to a dead body. And while the victim may have burned a few bridges, there’s no way to sugarcoat the discovery of Hannah’s hairclip at the crime scene. Now, as suspicions fall on her own employee and unsavory rumors swirl around town, it will take far more than a sprinkle of good luck for Emily to learn the truth and expose a killer with a very deadly craving . . .

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Ginger Bolton is the pseudonym of an Agatha-nominated cozy mystery author. She is the author of the Deputy Donut Mystery series and is very fond of donuts, coffee, and coffee shops that encourage patrons to linger and chat. Ginger lives in a rural area surrounded by cozy villages. When she isn't reading, writing, or daydreaming while gazing out windows, she walks her dogs, plays an electric piano (she uses earphones so as not to frighten the wildlife), creates minor disasters in her kitchen, and occasionally takes part in local amateur theater productions, which, intended or not, become comedies. Visit her online at GingerBolton.com.

Praise for Ginger Bolton’s Deputy Donut Mysteries

“Well-defined characters match the sufficiently complex plot. Delectable doughnut recipes are a plus.” —Publishers Weekly on Deck the Donuts

“Deck the Donuts is a can’t miss for series fans or even for more casual readers who enjoy romance with their cozy mysteries.” —Criminal Element

“Spooky delights.” —Kirkus Reviews on Boston Scream Murder

“Suggest to fans of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen bakery-themed cozies.” —Booklist on Jealousy Filled Donuts

“Yummy donut recipes round out a whodunit (or is it a whodonut?) sure to please cozy fans.” —Publishers Weekly on Jealousy Filled Donuts

“Grab yourself a donut and a copy of this page-turner!” —Modern Cat Magazine, Connie’s Book Club Pick on Jealousy Filled Donuts

“A very emotionally satisfying culinary cozy.” —Criminal Element on Jealousy Filled Donuts

“Death by explosive donut!” —Woman’s World on Jealousy Filled Donuts

“Food scenes tantalize with a description of single-origin coffee as well as classic and trendy donuts—solid recipes included.” —Publishers Weekly on Goodbye Cruller World