Muffin But the Truth Has Something for Everyone
Muffin But the Truth by Ellie Alexander
Muffin But the Truth by Ellie Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Muffin But the Truth is number sixteen in the Bakeshop Mystery series by Ellie Alexander. It’s the first I’ve read in the series, but I had no problem jumping right in. Our protagonist, Juliet, owns a bakery named Torte in Ashland, Oregon.
They take on a catering job for a demanding tech startup hosting a retreat at the nearby Rogue Valley. The CEO is ruthless and ill-tempered and drives her employees without mercy. When she ends up dead, there is no shortage of suspects. Contrast this approach to how Juliet leads her team, encouraging them to find and develop their skills and creativity, even if it means they outgrow her small shop and leave to follow their dreams.
There is something for everyone in this book, from the descriptions of the Rogue River, the Shakespeare-themed festival, the behind-the-scenes bakery chat between Juliet and her employees and the love she has for her husband and his teenage son. Juliet has a long-standing relationship with local law enforcement, who do little to dissuade her from pitching in to help solve the murder.
I received this advanced reader copy of Muffin But the Truth from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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