Dated & Expired (Egret Isle Cozy Mysteries Book 9)
By Patti Benning
Murder, mayhem, and a mischievous tabby…
October in Egret Isle is anything but sweet!
Bakery owner Claudia Fletcher has her hands full whipping up autumn treats but faces an unpleasant task – getting her late father’s grumpy tabby, Mr. Smith to the vet for his overdue vaccinations. When she finally manages to wrangle the fussy feline into her car to see the the vet, she’s not expecting anything more than a few scratches and a bill.
But when the handsome new veterinarian flirts with her and asks her out, Claudia’s world tilts, especially since her feelings are already warming toward her kindhearted baking assistant, Hugo.
Unfortunately, the sweet moment sours fast.
When Claudia returns to pick up Mr. Smith, she walks into a chilling scene, the vet has been murdered. Now, with a mystery rising faster than her sourdough starter, Claudia must sift through clues, handle her growing feelings for Hugo, and master a tricky new baking technique, all while trying to catch a killer.
If you love small-town charm, quirky pets, and delicious twists and turns, you’ll adore this delightful Culinary Cozy Mystery.
Murder, mayhem, and a mischievous tabby…
October in Egret Isle is anything but sweet!
Bakery owner Claudia Fletcher has her hands full whipping up autumn treats but faces an unpleasant task – getting her late father’s grumpy tabby, Mr. Smith to the vet for his overdue vaccinations. When she finally manages to wrangle the fussy feline into her car to see the the vet, she’s not expecting anything more than a few scratches and a bill.
But when the handsome new veterinarian flirts with her and asks her out, Claudia’s world tilts, especially since her feelings are already warming toward her kindhearted baking assistant, Hugo.
Unfortunately, the sweet moment sours fast.
When Claudia returns to pick up Mr. Smith, she walks into a chilling scene, the vet has been murdered. Now, with a mystery rising faster than her sourdough starter, Claudia must sift through clues, handle her growing feelings for Hugo, and master a tricky new baking technique, all while trying to catch a killer.
If you love small-town charm, quirky pets, and delicious twists and turns, you’ll adore this delightful Culinary Cozy Mystery.