The Agatha Award–winning author of Stirring the Plot returns to the Cookbook Nook in Crystal Cove, California, where February brings Pirate Week, National Chocolate Month—and bitter murder… Pirate Week is sweeping through Crystal Cove and keeping Jenna Hart and her bookstore, the Cookbook Nook, plenty busy. But she’s not too swamped to also host the local Chocolate Cookbook Club’s meeting—especially because the guest of honor is her friend, candy maker and cookbook author Coco Chastain. Jenna whips up a delicious event amidst the rowdy festivities, but the mood is soon broken by robberies, simmering tempers, and a dead body—Coco’s editor, Alison. The suspects turn out to be more plentiful than a pot full of gold doubloons, so to prove Coco isn’t responsible for the dastardly deed, Jenna will have to stir up some clues and figure out who’s the real sticky-fingered killer… INCLUDES RECIPES! When I pick up a book by Daryl/Avery I know I am in for a fantastic treat and should plan accordingly. She delivers her best story yet in Fudging the Books. ~Dollycas escapewithdollycas.com/2015/07/31/special-guest-daryl-wood-gerber-author-of-fudging-the-books-giveaway-too/ " Fudging the Books combines pirates, chocolate, friendship, and food into a fun mystery that also shows us, like Hershey, it's fine to be independent, but good to be there for others when trouble appears." ~Cozy up with Kathy cozyupwithkathy.blogspot.com/2015/07/fudging-interview-review-giveaway.html There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and entertained. Daryl kept me guessing to the end. Like many mystery fans I like to try to solve it before the sleuth does. And though I enjoy beating them at their own game, I especially enjoy it when a writer keeps me on my toes. ~Booklady's Booknotes bookladysbooknotes.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/great-escapes-tour-fudging-the-books-by-daryl-woods-gerber-review-recipe-and-giveaway/ I have to say first of all that I love The Cookbook Nook Series. It is among my favorites. Also author Daryl Wood Gerber is one of the finest cozy writers around, regardless of genre', she rocks! ... Along the way, the reader is taken on a fabulous adventure. Side stories are just as interesting as the main mystery. Plenty of twists and turns, and all of them intelligent and feasible. Jenna...is sensible and thorough. And I want to be her friend. openbooksociety.com/article/fudging-the-books-cookbook-nook-mystery-book-4-by-daryl-wood-gerber-book-review/ This is a sweet treat of a mystery, full of genial characters and leading to an emotionally satisfying conclusion. ~Kings River Life Magazine kingsriverlife.com/08/01/even-more-summer-penguin-food-mysteries/ "I love so many elements of Daryl Wood Gerber's Cookbook Nook mysteries. Jenna Hart is a caring, warm amateur sleuth. The Crystal Cove, California setting is charming. The latest story, Fudging the Books has not one, but two appealing young cats. And, the store itself!...Gerber's latest mystery is a non-stop, amusing story with a great cast of characters. ...Gerber's at the top of her game with Fudging the Books." Lesa Holstine lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com/2015/08/fudging-books-by-daryl-wood-gerber.html Tasty, Zesty, Dangerous!Savor the Mystery! Stirring the Plot: "Readers will enjoy immersing themselves in a mystery that celebrates the quirkiness of the Halloween season as well as its magical allure." ~ Kings River Life MagazineInherit the Word: "Readers will relish the extensive cookbook suggestions, the cooking primer, and the whole foodie phenomenon." ~ Library JournalFinal Sentence: "Murder, revenge, secrets...and cookbooks! Final Sentence is a delectable page-turner with a tasty mix of characters, crime, and cookbooks, blended beautifully in a witty, well-plotted whodunit that will leave you hungry for more." ~ Kate Carlisle, NYT bestselling author of Bibliophile Mysteries and The Fixer-Upper Mysteries. The Agatha Award-winning author of Stirring the Plot returns to The Cookbook Nook in Crystal Cove, California, where February brings Pirate Week, National Chocolate Month, and bitter murder...Pirate Week is sweeping through Crystal Cove and keeping Jenna Hart and her bookstore, The Cookbook Nook, plenty busy. But she's not too swamped to also host the local Chocolate Cookbook Club's meeting--especially because the guest of honor is friend, candy maker, and cookbook author Coco Chasten.Jenna whips up a delicious event amid the rowdy festivities, but the mood is soon broken by robberies, simmering tempers, and a dead body -- Coco's editor. The suspects turn out to be more plentiful than a potful of gold doubloons, so to prove Coco isn't responsible for the dastardly deed, Jenna will have to stir up some clues and figure out who's the real sticky-fingered killer.NOTE: No real pirates are involved in this mystery. Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award–winning author of Stirring the Plot , Inherit the Word , and