Deze gezellige mysterieserie dompelt lezers onder in de wereld van bruidstaarten bakken, waar een onwaarschijnlijke bakker verstrikt raakt in het oplossen van verbijsterende moorden. Elke zaak is net zo ingewikkeld als een bruidstaartversiering, en ontrafelt duistere geheimen verborgen achter feestelijke glimlachen. Het is een heerlijke mix van culinaire charme, luchtige spanning en boeiende whodunits, perfect voor fans van amateurdetectives.
In a twist of fate, Piper Donovan finds herself entangled in a series of unexpected and perilous events while pursuing her passion for decorating wedding cakes. As she navigates the challenges of her craft, she uncovers secrets and mysteries that threaten not only her career but also her safety. With a mix of culinary artistry and suspense, this story blends the sweet world of baking with thrilling intrigue, revealing that love and danger can often go hand in hand.
Set in the glamorous backdrop of Hollywood, the story revolves around Piper Donovan, a cake artist invited to create a spectacular wedding cake at the luxurious Elysium spa. Owned by Jillian Abernathy, this upscale center serves the elite seeking cosmetic enhancements. As Piper immerses herself in this dazzling world, she also grapples with her unresolved feelings for FBI agent Jack Lombardi, blending themes of love, ambition, and the allure of fame.
Set against the backdrop of a winter wedding in sunny Sarasota, Florida, the story follows Piper Donovan, a struggling actress and wedding-cake decorator. Excited to celebrate her cousin's wedding, she takes on the dual roles of maid of honor and cake creator, blending family festivities with her passion for baking. As the wedding approaches, Piper navigates the challenges of her roles, promising a mix of personal growth and culinary creativity.
New York Times bestselling author Mary Jane Clark whips up a savory and suspenseful confection, filled with murder, mystery, history, and voodoo, in which Piper Donovan must unmask a devious killer striking in New Orleans's legendary French Quarter That old black magic Aspiring actress and wedding-cake decorator Piper Donovan has barely arrived in New Orleans to perfect her pastry skills at the renowned French Quarter bakery Boulangerie Bertrand when a ghastly murder rocks the magical city. Intrigued by the case, Piper can't help but look for the "Hoodoo Killer" among the faces around her. Could it be the handsome guide eager to give her special private tours? Or the inscrutable jazz musician who plays on historic Royal Street? What about the ratings-starved radio talk-show host? Or even the amiable owner of the local Gris-Gris Bar? Though Piper has a full plate decorating cakes for upcoming wedding celebrations, she's also landed an exciting but unnerving role in a movie being shot in the Big Easy. When the murderer strikes again, leaving macabre clues, she thinks she can unmask the killer. But Piper will have to conjure up some old black magic of her own if she hopes to live long enough to reveal the truth.
