Fudge and Jury

About the book

Welcome to Torte—a warm and welcoming family bakery in a small town where the pastries are not only delicious, but also raising eyebrows.

As spring approaches in Ashland, Oregon, the town is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Shakespeare festival and annual Chocolate Festival. At Torte, business is booming as Jules and her team create mouthwatering crèpes filled with mascarpone cheese and dark chocolate. With the store expanding, Torte has a shot at becoming the star of this year’s confectionery scene! Everything seems perfect—until a shocking murder shakes up the town.

Evan Rowe, the mastermind behind Confections Couture, is known for his extravagant chocolate creations and delectable truffles. However, his own life comes to a tragic end after indulging in a slice of Jules’ famous four-layer chocolate cake. Suddenly, all suspicions turn to Jules as she races against time to uncover the secret ingredient in her recipe. Will she be able to uncover the truth before another contestant meets a similar fate?