Peppermint Pudding Peril: Francis Desmarais Mysteries (Mysteries à la Mode Book 1)
By Tammy Beck
A Christmas parade. A shocking murder. And secrets that refuse to stay buried…
When Francis Desmarais returns to Harmony Bay to carry on her family’s baking legacy, she expects flour-dusted mornings and the comfort of tradition—not tragedy.
But when the town’s beloved Eleanor Wells is found murdered during the Christmas parade, celebration turns to suspicion…
And Francis is pulled straight into the center of it.
As whispers spread and old tensions resurface, Francis begins to uncover a tangled web of long-standing feuds, hidden relationships, and a missing heirloom that someone is desperate to keep buried.
With her bakery—and her reputation—on the line, Francis has no choice but to follow the clues.
Even when they lead somewhere dangerous.
With the quietly steady Isaac Fulton at her side, Francis digs deeper into Harmony Bay’s past… only to realize that this isn’t just about one murder.
It’s about secrets that have been waiting years to surface.
And someone who will do anything to keep them hidden.
- A festive small-town mystery
- Twisty secrets rooted in the past
- A slow-burn connection
- A legacy worth fighting for
Peppermint Pudding Peril is the deliciously layered first book in the Mysteries à la Mode series—perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with heart, history, and a touch of holiday magic.
Start the series now… just don’t expect to stop at one.
A Christmas parade. A shocking murder. And secrets that refuse to stay buried…
When Francis Desmarais returns to Harmony Bay to carry on her family’s baking legacy, she expects flour-dusted mornings and the comfort of tradition—not tragedy.
But when the town’s beloved Eleanor Wells is found murdered during the Christmas parade, celebration turns to suspicion…
And Francis is pulled straight into the center of it.
As whispers spread and old tensions resurface, Francis begins to uncover a tangled web of long-standing feuds, hidden relationships, and a missing heirloom that someone is desperate to keep buried.
With her bakery—and her reputation—on the line, Francis has no choice but to follow the clues.
Even when they lead somewhere dangerous.
With the quietly steady Isaac Fulton at her side, Francis digs deeper into Harmony Bay’s past… only to realize that this isn’t just about one murder.
It’s about secrets that have been waiting years to surface.
And someone who will do anything to keep them hidden.
- A festive small-town mystery
- Twisty secrets rooted in the past
- A slow-burn connection
- A legacy worth fighting for
Peppermint Pudding Peril is the deliciously layered first book in the Mysteries à la Mode series—perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with heart, history, and a touch of holiday magic.
Start the series now… just don’t expect to stop at one.