Mistletoe, mochas, and murder. When a Christmastime killer strikes, can one amateur sleuth save the festivities from chocolate-covered ruin?

Ava Decker craves clarity. Stuck in limbo while her maybe-boyfriend takes flight overseas, the sarcastic pastry chef buries her insecurities inside her cupcakes. But as her town immerses itself in yuletide cheer, she pushes herself to re-enter the world and celebrate... only to discover a fellow confectioner's body floating in a lake of fudge.

Grieving and prepping for the magical winter festival, the witty entrepreneur is dumbfounded by the news that she's inherited the cocoa master's decadent empire. And as a disgruntled relative contests the will and traces of embezzlement surface, Ava mixes a batch of relentless sleuthing with a pinch of help from her forensic accounting background.

Will refusing to walk away get her yule cake crumbled or put a grinch behind bars?

Candy Canes and Crimes is the quirky sixth book in the Frosted Misfortunes Mysteries culinary cozy series. If you like strong female leads with self-deprecating humor, loveable animal sidekicks, and small-town holiday charm, then you'll adore Lisa Siefert's entertaining adventure.

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