A Smoking Bun

About the book

Get ready for another tasty adventure in the Bakeshop Series, this time set in Ashland, Oregon!

The mountains of Ashland are calling pastry chef turned amateur sleuth, Jules Capshaw, as she prepares spiced curry buns and chai cookies for a nighttime snowshoe tour. With Ramiro’s family visiting from Spain, Jules is excited to show them the beauty of Mount A, complete with its cozy lodge, scenic trails, and breathtaking starry skies. Their winter escapade is truly enchanting, and they decide to return the next day for the Downhill Dummy competition.

The annual event is a hit with snow enthusiasts, where participants send makeshift dummies on skis down a daring ski jump in hopes of impressing the crowd. The team from Torte joins in the fun with a cake-inspired dummy and a baker who bears a striking resemblance to their courageous leader. Laughter fills the air as dummies soar past the audience, but the mood shifts when one dummy lands on Fitz Baskin.

Fitz, a mountain guide with a frosty demeanor, has a rocky history with those around him. With suspicions abound, Jules delves into the mystery, uncovering hidden secrets and motives that threaten to disrupt the tranquility of the lodge. Can she unmask the killer before they strike again, or will the truth remain buried beneath layers of fresh snow?