A castle full of secrets. A corpse in the woods. And a corgi who always finds trouble. Holly Holmes is thrilled to start over as a baker in the grand kitchens of Audley Castle. The job promises peace, purpose, and plenty of pastries. But her new life collapses the moment Meatball, her loyal corgi, uncovers a body hidden among the trees on the castle grounds. Within hours, Holly becomes the prime suspect. The villagers whisper. The aristocrats close ranks. And someone will do anything to keep old scandals buried. Refusing to be framed, Holly starts an investigation. Hidden grudges, jealous rivals, long-buried feuds, and secrets soon rise to the surface. Every clue brings her closer to the truth and deeper into danger, and the real killer is watching her every move. Will Holly clear her name and expose the murderer before the next victim is chosen? *** If you love culinary mysteries with charming English villages, lovable dogs, mouth-watering treats, and twisty clues, you’ll adore Cream Caramel and Murder. Perfect for fans of British whodunits who enjoy laugh-out-loud moments and feel-good crime with heart. Recipe included. What readers say: "I truly loved the characters in this book, they were so vivid and fun! The writing was well done and the story was interesting and took a few turns that kept me guessing." Amazon reviewer "This is a charming ever-moving fun read - Jump in and enjoy!" Amazon reviewer "A great cozy mystery with tradition, Lords, Ladies, a modern baker intrigued with everyone and everything around her, and a murderer wanting revenge. This story gives you a little bit of everything! Great characters, great writing!" Amazon reviewer "I love this series. I can’t wait for the next book. The characters are so real and I can just see them in her description. Not your typical upstairs, downstairs type of book. Funny and wonderful." Amazon reviewer "What a hoot! Instead of Audley castle, it's more like Oddly castle! Everybody is a real character, the security chief needs to get a grip, the family members are terribly interesting, the murdered man is a real bozo with only one small brain, and even Holly the sleuth has a grandma who isn't wrapped too tight. Great sleuthing with plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and laugh yourself silly situations. Enjoy!" "A great cozy mystery with tradition, Lords, Ladies, a modern baker intrigued with everyone and everything around her, and a murderer wanting revenge. This story gives you a little bit of everything! Great characters, great writing!" "I truly loved the characters in this book, they were so vivid and fun! The writing was well done and the story was interesting and took a few turns that kept me guessing. So happy to have a new series by this author. I will patiently wait for the next one." "Loved it. A lighthearted read that strikes the right cord between humour and seriousness. The characters too are the perfect blend of autocratic aristocracy and the down to earth commoners. A great plot that revolves around a murder of a guest at the castle. But who is the culprit?" "Scrumptious start to a new series. Holly and Meatball make a great team and can sniff out the culprit together. The setting is enjoyable and I am curious to see where Holly's relationship goes with Alice and Rupert." "A fun read featuring Holly Holmes, great cake baker and her dog, Meatball. She works in the kitchen of Audley Castle creating mouth watering desserts. Characters are wonderfully created and believable in that setting." K.E. O'Connor is the author of the Witch Haven mystery series, the Crypt Witch cozy mysteries, the Lorna Shadow ghost mysteries, the Holly Holmes baking mysteries, the Zee Town paranormal cozy series, and the Old Sarum mystery series, along with other titles available if you cast the right spell. She can imagine dragons, taste cookies when they aren't even there, and hear the crack of a witch's broom at a hundred paces. K.E. (the K stands for Karen) lives in the United Kingdom (it isn't very united, but that's a mystery for another time) among the mystical stones and fairy creatures of Somerset. She graduated from the Universities of Southampton and Reading, where she received degrees in Archaeology and Cognitive Evolution (both highly entertaining to take part in, but with the career options of a ground witch's toe bone.) If you're of the curious persuasion and want to know more, visit her website at www.keoconnor.com for enlightening knowledge on all things cozy mystery, book news, and a peek into the magical world of a writer who believes animals talk and magic is just a finger click away. To contact her, visit her Facebook page - www.facebook/keoconnorauthor, join her newsletter -https: //www.subscribepage.com/cozymysteries, or dust off that haunted mirror in your cellar and speak the ancient magical words to transport yourself into her lounge. There might be tea and cookies waiting, or there might be giants - it depends on her