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Gail Oust

“[A] quality first in a Southern cozy series . . . a must-read for fans of Carolyn Hart’s Death on Demand series, as well as those who like culinary mysteries.” ―Publishers Weekly
 
 Piper Prescott, a transplanted Yankee living in the South, might be down, but don’t count her out. Change of life? Bring it on! 
 
 The recently divorced mom decides to pursue a dream she’s secretly harbored: owning her own business. She’s set to launch her spice shop, Spice it Up!, in her adopted hometown, Brandywine Creek, Georgia. But Piper’s grand opening goes awry when the local chef who's agreed to do a cooking demo is found stabbed. Not only did Piper find the body, she handled the murder weapon and doesn’t have a witness to her alibi, making the case look like a slam dunk to brand new police chief Wyatt McBride.
 
 Desperate to uncover the truth—and prove her innocence—Piper enlists the help of her outspoken BFF, Reba Mae, to help track down the real culprit. The pair compile a lengthy list of suspects and work to eliminate them using their own creative brand of sleuthing techniques including stakeouts, breaking and entering, and one very unorthodox chocolate pie. When Piper narrowly avoids being a victim of a hit-and-run, she knows she’s getting closer to the truth—and to save herself, she’s going to have to become a seasoned detective . . . 
 
Includes recipes!
 
 “An excellent mystery.” ―Donna Andrews, New York Times–bestselling author of Birder, She Wrote
 
 “A strong cast of secondary characters . . . Fans of Jenn McKinlay and Ellery Adams will want to add this series to their reading lists.” ―Booklist

Minotaur Books

Spice Shop Mystery Series

Rosemary and Crime

A mouth-watering entry in Gail Oust's delicious Spice Shop series, Cinnamon Toasted is sure to delight cozy fans of all stripes.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Case in point: Piper Prescott's former mother-in-law Melly. Beneath her twin sets and pearls beats the heart of a geek—a geek whose programming changes for the point-of-sale software in Piper's shop have the owners of the program ready to make her an offer she can't refuse. "Trusty" Rusty Tulley and Chip Balboa swing by Brandywine Creek—just in time for the town's annual Oktoberfest, which has cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom flying off Piper's shelves in record numbers. News spreads faster than a text message, and Melly is the toast of the town.

But it isn't long before Melly's status changes to public enemy number one when Chip's body is found at the foot of her basement stairs. Questions start to pile up when handsome police chief Wyatt McBride arrives on the scene and the coroner sets the time of death for the previous evening. McBride wants to know why it took Melly so long to report the incident—especially after she admits to arguing with Chip about the contract he wanted her to sign. Piper knows Melly would never hurt a fly, so she enlists the help of her BFF Reba Mae to clear her name—but can they find the real killer before Melly gets sent away for good?

Cinnamon Toasted

A BBQ contest has some killer competition in this second cozy mystery featuring a smalltown Southern spice shop owner—includes recipes!

As Brandywine Creek, Georgia, gears up for its annual barbecue festival, visitors from across the Southeast are flocking to Piper Prescott’s spice shop. Contestants rely on her premium spices to make prize-worthy rubs and sauces. But no one is more determined to win than local rivals Becca Dapkins and Maybelle Humphries.

The women have been arch enemies ever since Buzz Oliver dumped Maybelle and started seeing Becca. But the situation turns hotter than a jalapeño when Becca’s body is found bludgeoned by a brisket. When Maybelle is named the prime suspect, Piper begins her own investigation to prove her friend’s innocence.

Piper’s search for the murderer heats up as grills smoke and mouth-watering scents of barbecue fill the air. But with the festival winding down, and time running out, Piper will have to unmask a meat-wielding murderer without getting filleted!

Kill 'Em with Cayenne

Spice Shop Mystery Series - The book series

Spice Shop Mystery Series - The book series

Spice Shop Mystery Series books in order

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