Murder with a Side of Red Velvet

It’s a blazin’ summer in Willow Bluff, Georgia, and chef Jessie Haynes has prepared the best darn wedding buffet the town has ever tasted. Love is in the air—peppered with the tantalizing aroma of fried chicken, and just a dash of… murder?

At the centre of Jessie’s pitch-perfect dinner table sits a tiered red velvet cake, decorated in pearly-white icing and delicate pink roses, just waiting for its moment to shine. But when groom Tommy Prescott takes a bite, he immediately slumps to the floor, dead. His wedding toast becomes his eulogy as his bride collapses in a sobbing heap of tulle and lace beside him.

Back at Honeybee’s Diner, Jessie dusts down her apron and rolls up her sleeves, fixin’ to find the killer—fast. But as folks around town start to spill the beans, she realizes this investigation won’t be a piece of cake. The happy couple were surrounded by bad apples—was it the one of groom’s grown children who feared they would lose their inheritance? Or the bride’s former foe, in an extreme case of sour grapes?

Honing-in on the bride’s years at Willow Bluff High, Jessie has success in her sights. But then the wedding planner goes missing, and the investigation looks to be well and truly cooked. Terrified the blushing bride could be next, the race is on for Jessie to follow the breadcrumbs and catch this killer before the whole case crumbles…

A deliciously gripping cozy mystery that will leave you hungry for more. If you like Ellery Adams, Deany Ray or Agatha Christie, you won’t be able to put this down.

What readers are saying about Skylar Warren:

“I loved this… can’t wait to read more! This was a really enjoyable cozy, small-town mystery. The characters were warm and engaging, and I loved all the food references.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I’m ready to pack my bags and move into this town! This is a fast-paced, small-town whodunnit that is so cozy you’ll want to crawl right into the pages. The atmosphere at Honeybee’s is so warm and inviting; I didn’t just want the food, I wanted a permanent seat at one of their tables.” Mii.chelles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Such a fun ride… It feels warm and welcoming, even with a mystery simmering underneath… It absolutely delivers what you want from a cozy mystery. Warm, entertaining and full of Southern charm—this is the perfect curl-up-and-read kind of book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Pulls you in right away with its small-town charm and keeps you hooked with a fun, fast-paced whodunnit.” Quilted.reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The plot twist?? I did NOT expect it at all, which made the whole buildup feel worth it in the end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐