"Connie Shelton has another winner," -- The Book Report Samantha Sweet is about to realize her dream of opening her pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets, in picturesque Taos, New Mexico. Juggling the crazy amount of work to get her new business off the ground, with her old job of breaking into houses, she's got her hands full. When a blood-soaked garment is found among the discards at one of her properties, and a friend makes a shocking confession, Sam finds herself pulled into a pair of mysteries. The wooden box that came into her possession (in Sweet Masterpiece) is still working its magic, giving Sam the power to see inside people's secrets and figure out who the killer is. There's a little romance, a little magic and a whole lot of chocolate in this delightful cozy mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton. Readers are raving about these lighthearted, relaxing, well-written books—Samantha may not be young, beautiful or have the perfect body, but she is intelligent, independent, and hard working, the kind of person you feel you already know. Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: "Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." -- Booklist “Fans of Southwestern mysteries will find that Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice.” – Library Journal Think what fun it would be to have all the desserts you can imagine, just sitting right there in front of you. That's how much fun I had in writing this story in which Samantha realizes her dream of opening her own pastry shop. For every new customer who walked in the door, I had the luxury of dreaming up something special. Of course there also had to be a mystery . . . and the romantic elements between Sam and Beau, which will continue to simmer as this series moves forward . . . well, I can tell you that this confirmed chocoholic is having a blast writing these books! Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen books in her Charlie Parker and Samantha Sweet mystery series. She is also an award-winning essayist, creator of the Novel In A Weekend writing course and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband live in New Mexico with their two dogs.