A Deadly Feast of Lies
(2026)(The sixth book in the Twisted Cupcake Mystery series)
A Story by Daisy Stone
When wealthy patriarch Charles Whitmore falls to his death at his family's Thanksgiving dinner, everyone assumes the seventy-eight-year-old had one glass of wine too many. But baker Evelyn Harrington knows staged accidents when she sees them—and this one has murder written all over it.
With three adult children who've been fighting over inheritance for years and a mansion about to be sold, the Whitmore family had plenty of reasons to want the old man dead. The problem? Evie's only supposed to be consulting on a decade-old cold case in Boston, not investigating a fresh murder in Harborview. Detective Cal Reid—now Lieutenant Reid—has made it clear: stay out of active investigations.
But when the victim's daughter begs for help and evidence starts disappearing, Evie can't look away. Between catering Margot's wedding planning chaos, dodging her own relationship fears, and trying not to panic about commitment, Evie discovers that some family secrets are worth killing for.
And when Cal produces an engagement ring at the worst possible moment, Evie has to decide: does she want forever, or is she too much of a Harrington to trust in happy endings?
Perfect for fans of chaotic amateur sleuths, mischievious pets, grumpy detective tension, and cozy mysteries with humor, heart, and a dash of romance.
This is Book 6 in the Twisted Cupcake Mysteries. Each book features a complete mystery, but the character relationships and romance develop across the series. Best read in order.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
With three adult children who've been fighting over inheritance for years and a mansion about to be sold, the Whitmore family had plenty of reasons to want the old man dead. The problem? Evie's only supposed to be consulting on a decade-old cold case in Boston, not investigating a fresh murder in Harborview. Detective Cal Reid—now Lieutenant Reid—has made it clear: stay out of active investigations.
But when the victim's daughter begs for help and evidence starts disappearing, Evie can't look away. Between catering Margot's wedding planning chaos, dodging her own relationship fears, and trying not to panic about commitment, Evie discovers that some family secrets are worth killing for.
And when Cal produces an engagement ring at the worst possible moment, Evie has to decide: does she want forever, or is she too much of a Harrington to trust in happy endings?
Perfect for fans of chaotic amateur sleuths, mischievious pets, grumpy detective tension, and cozy mysteries with humor, heart, and a dash of romance.
This is Book 6 in the Twisted Cupcake Mysteries. Each book features a complete mystery, but the character relationships and romance develop across the series. Best read in order.
Genre: Cozy Mystery