{"product_id":"as-the-christmas-cookie-crumbles-leslie-budewitz-9781958384190","title":"As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles","description":"\"Budewitz's finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan.\" -\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e \"Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner.\" -\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003e \"Cozy readers will relish the small-town Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business. And, of course, recipes, too.\" -\u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin is one smart cookie, but can she keep the holiday spirit―and herself―alive till Christmas? \u003c\/strong\u003e In Jewel Bay, all is merry and bright. At Murphy's Mercantile, aka the Merc, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and a new friend: Merrily Thornton. A local girl gone wrong, Merrily has turned her life around. But her parents have publicly shunned her, and they nurse a bitterness that chills Erin.  When Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he's been robbed, fingers point to Merrily-until she's found dead, a string of lights around her neck. The clues and danger snowball from there. Can Erin nab the killer-and keep herself in one piece-in time for a special Christmas Eve?  \u003cem\u003eIncludes delicious recipes! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes.\" -\u003cem\u003eMystery Scene \u003c\/em\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eTreble at the Jam Fest\u003c\/em\u003e has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun!\" -\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine \u003c\/em\u003e \"A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips.\" -\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e \"A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana!\" -Krista Davis, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries  \"Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale!\" -Cleo Coyle, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries  \"Music, food, scenery, and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's latest book.\" -Sheila Connolly, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Budewitz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958384194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958384190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond the Page Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d","brand":"Leslie Budewitz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44072359362815,"sku":"9781958384190","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2960a10a-9578-4021-b215-0771f70f432d.jpg?v=1685441488","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/as-the-christmas-cookie-crumbles-leslie-budewitz-9781958384190","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}