Happy month of Love! With all the hearts and candies and cupids shooting arrows, I’m still here for a little murder and mayhem in the mix! So let’s jump into a few of the stories that might warm your heart while also handing you the justice you want and the laughs you need.

I’m pinching myself that the 22nd book in my Bakeshop Mysteries is out in the world. I’ve spent the last fifteen years writing about delectable treats, savory pastries, and a side of murder. It’s such a gift to be able to return to Torte, my fictional bakeshop, year after year. The...

When Leslie Budewitz created the Spice Shop Mysteries, and set it in Seattle’s Pike Place, she captured lighting in a bottle. Pike Place, a vibrant waterfront market, is alive with exotic fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, artisan crafts, massive flower bouquets, and the original Starbucks. There are over 500 shops, restaurants and vendor stalls. It...

What is the title of your latest release?
A LONG DARK NIGHT

What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?
A young woman returns home to her rural Alaskan town and is pulled into dangerous events at her brother’s workplace.

How did...