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Framed and Frosted (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)

by Kim Davis

Framed and Frosted (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Publisher: Cinnamon & Sugar Press (June 22, 2021)
Number of Pages: 302

Framed and Frosted, the third book in the Cupcake Catering Mystery series, finds cupcake caterer, Emory Martinez, working at a Laguna Beach society Fourth of July soiree, with her sister and their new employee, Sal. With a host that seems intent on accosting both catering employees and guests alike, things go from bad to worse when he accuses Sal of murdering his long-dead son.

As the crescendo of exploding fireworks overhead becomes the backdrop for cupcakes and champagne, a deadly murder occurs. Can Sal and Emory explain why the cupcake the host ate, after shoving a tray full of buttercream frosted cupcakes onto Sal, resulted in his death? Or will the guests and detective alike believe that Sal is a murderer? Emory and her octogenarian employer, Tillie, whip into action to find out who framed Sal after being frosted by the victim.

Includes recipes!

Book Review

Framed and Frosted is another entertaining book in the Cupcake Catering Mystery Series by Kim Davis. Since I read book two in the series, I was more familiar with the characters this time. Though most cozy mysteries can be read as stand-alone books, knowing the characters from previous books makes them more enjoyable (in my opinion). You feel a connection to them; therefore, you’re more invested in what happens to them.

In Framed and Frosted, Emory’s (and her sister’s) catering businesses are on the line when one of the guests at the party they’re catering drops dead. Oh yeah. And he drops dead because he was poisoned! Of course, they’re worried about no one hiring them after that, but they’re even more concerned about Sal, a new employee, who gets accused of the poisoning! Emory, obviously, thinks she’s got to find more suspects even though the detective tells her to leave it to the police. Emory and her octogenarian landlady are on the case again!

I love the plot in Framed and Frosted.  Along with a well-crafted mystery, a lot of other things happen in the book. As much as I’d love to divulge those things, I won’t! You’ll have to find them out for yourself. I didn’t read book 1 in the series, and I wasn’t lost reading book 2. If you’ve got the time, I’d recommend reading at least book 2 before diving into Framed and Frosted. You’ll be a lot more excited about the “other things” that occur during the story. Sure, you’ll be intrigued by the mystery, but you might not appreciate the little side scenes as much. And I loved those little side scenes!

The characters really came to life for me in Framed and Frosted. I could totally sympathize with Emory’s sister who is super sleep deprived because of a teething baby. Oh, those were the days! The main characters are well-developed, and the side characters are essential to driving the plot forward.

Be prepared to crave cupcakes while you’re reading. My advice…don’t have any in the house, or you’ll eat them all!

I think cozy mystery lovers will be very entertained by Framed and Frosted. It’s got all of the elements of a great cozy: great characters, a gorgeous setting, humorous dialogue, and a mystery that’ll keep you guessing.

About Kim Davis

Kim Davis lives in Southern California with her husband. When she’s not spending time with her granddaughters she can be found either writing stories or working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats.  She has published the suspense novel, A GAME OF DECEIT, and cozy mystery, SPRINKLES OF SUSPICION and CAKE POPPED OFF. She also has had several children’s articles published in Cricket, Nature Friend, Skipping Stones, and the Seed of Truth magazines. Kim Davis is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.

Author Links

Website:  http://kimdavisauthor.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Kim-Davis-Author-1532277473479031/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Kookiesandbooks
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/dashboard
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/kimdavishb/

Purchase Links: Amazon 

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Framed and Frosted TOUR PARTICIPANTS

June 21

Novels Alive – GUEST POST

I Read What You Write – SPOTLIGHT

I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT

June 22

Mysteries with Character – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

June 23

StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW

Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT

Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

June 24

Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

June 25

Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – SPOTLIGHT

Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

June 26

MJB Reviewers – REVIEW

Lisa Ks Book Reviews – REVIEW

June 27

Brooke Blogs – CHARACTER GUEST POST

Diane Reviews Books – SPOTLIGHT

June 28

Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW

Carstairs Considers – REVIEW

June 29

Laura’s Interests – REVIEW

My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

June 30

Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

Cassidy’s Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT

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