Sprinkles of Suspicion

Cupcake Catering Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Kim Davis

Narrated by: Alyson Steel

One glass of cheap California chardonnay cost Emory Gosser Martinez her husband, her job, and her best friend. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of her troubles.

Distraught after discovering the betrayal by her husband and best friend, Tori, cupcake caterer Emory Martinez allows her temper to flare. Several people witness her very public altercation with her ex-friend. To make matters worse, Tori exacts her revenge by posting a fake photo of Emory in a compromising situation, which goes viral on social media. When Tori is found murdered, all signs point to Emory being the prime suspect.

With the police investigation focused on gathering evidence to convict her, Emory must prove her innocence while whipping up batches of cupcakes and buttercream. Delving into the past of her murdered ex-friend, she finds other people had reasons to want Tori dead, including Emory’s own husband. Can she find the killer, or will the clues sprinkled around the investigation point the police back to her?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Kim Davis (P)2022 Cherry Hill Publishing

Critic reviews

"...there is enough action, including a few surprises—plus baking—to maintain a steady momentum. An engaging cozy best enjoyed with a plate of cookies."—Kirkus Reviews

"You are going to love this delicious new cozy mystery! Kim Davis pens characters who come to life and a story you won't want to put down, not to mention recipes that will make your mouth water."—Paige Shelton, New York Times Best selling author of Farmer's Market, Country Cooking School, Dangerous Type, Scottish Bookshop mysteries

"Sparkling prose, a deliciously twisty plot, and a colorful cast of characters make this debut cozy a surefire winner!"—Linda Reilly, author of the Cat Lady Mysteries and Deep Fried Mysteries

cheating husband, murder and stolen art!

Oh my God! I finally made it to reading book one in the Cupcake Catering Mystery Series!

This is also the only book in audio format. Maybe the others will follow?

In this book Emory comes across as an extremely naïve person that needs to get hit by several clue-by-fours. Totally different from how you will see her in at least books 3 to 5. I haven't read book 2 yet, smiles. Maybe that's where she wakes up a bit?

In the beginning Emory's mom and twin sister's reactions to her life falling apart is mind boggling. Oh Emory, you're cheating on your husband and have this horrible picture on facebook, fix it now! What will people think? Or, you look like crap, I just can't be seen with you in this way. Our reputation! Yep, it's all poor Emory's fault!

If I could have reached through the book I would have given her a good shake. What part of shhh, don't talk Emory is hard to get? You keep talking yourself into more trouble, lol.

I believe Kim Davis picked a good narrator for this book. Alyson Steel does a good job when showing the different types of emotions you'll find in this story, shock, exasperation and definitely those naïve moments from Emory.

It was great getting to see how Emory started working for Tilly. She is definitely quite a character. She is definitely my favorite of them all.