A Batter of Life and Death

About the book

Welcome to Torte - a charming family-owned bakery in a small town where the coffee is always hot, the muffins are freshly baked, and the cakes are simply irresistible...

In the picturesque town of Ashland, Oregon, the arrival of autumn signals the perfect time for savoring a spiced hot apple cider alongside a delectable slice of Torte's renowned peach cobbler. For Jules Capshaw, this season also means seizing the opportunity to showcase her family's bakery on The Pastry Channel's popular reality show, Take the Cake, with a chance to win a generous prize of $25,000. However, Jules soon discovers that some individuals are willing to go to extremes for a shot at the jackpot...

As Jules prepares to unveil her treasured Bavarian Chocolate Cake recipe on national television, the unexpected discovery of a fellow contestant's body sends shockwaves through the competition. The victim met a mysterious demise involving buttercream frosting, turning the lighthearted baking competition into a sinister mystery that requires Jules to use all her skills as a baker to uncover the truth. Who could have committed such a heinous act against Chef Marco, and for what reason? With time running out, Jules must race against the clock to unmask the killer before the baking community faces another tragedy...