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Book Review
Reviewed: 28 October 2023

Cake and Pains

by: Emma Ainsley

Raised and Glazed - Book 4

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More donuts faster, what could go wrong with that? Maybe a murder.

The Dogwood Donut family is humming along creating delicious donut and lunch goodies. That is until Ruby's past comes crashing in. We learn a bit about her past. Maggie worries about her friend and doesn't stand by when things go south. Really enjoy how the Dogwood Donut family is growing and changing. Romance with Chief Brett Mission seems a bit stalled but it is ok.

Is Ruby going to want to stay on her farm? This is the second event there.

Oh and a donut tree? Is that a real thing? I must go explore.

Happy Reading!


Plot Summary:

When the past comes calling…
Sometimes a best friend has to do battle.

Owner of Dogwood Donuts and amateur sleuth, Maggie Sharpe, has noticed that something strange is going on with her best friend and donut shop manager, Ruby Cobb.
She’s distant, snappy, and facing a murder charge…
Someone from Ruby’s past has come back to haunt her in more ways than one and when they’re found dead, with all evidence pointing back to her, Maggie steps in, refusing to believe that her sweet bestie could ever do something so horrible.
A few not so friendly faces show up at the donut shop and it’s nearly impossible for Maggie to know who to trust, but she refuses to stand by while her friend takes the fall.
Can she discover the truth and save Ruby from being arrested for a crime that she didn’t commit?
Find out in this delicious Cozy Mystery!

Release Date: 15-December-2021

Plot Summary

When the past comes calling…
Sometimes a best friend has to do battle.

Owner of Dogwood Donuts and amateur sleuth, Maggie Sharpe, has noticed that something strange is going on with her best friend and donut shop manager, Ruby Cobb.
She’s distant, snappy, and facing a murder charge…
Someone from Ruby’s past has come back to haunt her in more ways than one and when they’re found dead, with all evidence pointing back to her, Maggie steps in, refusing to believe that her sweet bestie could ever do something so horrible.
A few not so friendly faces show up at the donut shop and it’s nearly impossible for Maggie to know who to trust, but she refuses to stand by while her friend takes the fall.
Can she discover the truth and save Ruby from being arrested for a crime that she didn’t commit?
Find out in this delicious Cozy Mystery!