She came to Cedar Falls for a fresh start. Instead, she inherited a bakery full of secrets—and a past determined to put her behind bars.
Pastry chef Hazel Winthrop knows what it feels like to be accused of something she did not do. Haunted by the murder of her mentor and desperate to rebuild her life, she returns to Cedar Falls after inheriting her late aunt Bea's beloved bakery.
The Flaky Crust should be Hazel's second chance.
Instead, she discovers that the small town has been hiding secrets for decades.
An old death refuses to stay buried. A mysterious journal points toward betrayal. Powerful people have reasons to keep the truth hidden. And as Hazel begins asking questions no one wants answered, she realizes her aunt left behind far more than recipes.
With her future, her family, and possibly her life at stake, Hazel must uncover the truth before someone makes sure she never gets the chance.
A warm, twist-filled culinary cozy mystery where every secret has a recipe—and every lie eventually rises.
