Review! A Batter of Life and Death By Ellie Alexander

A Batter of Life and Death

By Ellie Alexander

~My Review~ 

4.5 stars

This is the second book in the Bake shop mystery and is set in Jules Hometown in Oregon.  In book two, the author spins mystery and murder with reality tv. Jules Capshaw decides to promote the family business, plus compete for a little cash in a reality tv show called Take the Cake, which is where the story really gets fun! This was a wonderful easy reading drama that gives you a great insight into the main characters and makes you feel at home with them. Add the dose of mystery and sweet tooth fun and you have a great addition to the series! 

About the Book:

Welcome to Torte--a small-town family bakeshop where the coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to die for…

It's autumn in Ashland, Oregon--'tis the season for a spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte's famous peach cobbler. It's also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family's beloved bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel's reality show, Take the Cake. The prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that kind of dough. Literally.

Then, just as Jules dusts off her Bavarian Chocolate Cake recipe and cinches up her apron, the corpse of a fellow contestant is discovered--death by buttercream. What began as a fun, tasteful televised adventure has morphed into something of a true-crime detective show for Jules and everybody else on set. Who could have killed Chef Marco, and why? Can Jules sift out the killer before someone else gets burned?

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About the Author:

Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter to learn more.

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Giveaway

Signed copy of Meet Your Baker and A Batter of Life and Death, 1 pound coffee, Oregon Chai, Gourmet cupcake liners (US)

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