{"product_id":"2940012243959","title":"Sweet Masterpiece: A Sweets Sweets Bakery Mystery","description":"Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mystery books:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another winner!\" The Book Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships.\" –Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet--a little romance, a little magic and a whole lot of chocolate! Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a living but she's really a baker with a magical touch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this first book in the series,Sam finds an unmarked grave at one of her properties and calls the authorities. A small mural in the abandoned house provides clues--add a fortune in artwork, a bogus will, and a wooden box that gives Sam powers she never dreamed she possessed --it all adds up to a dynamic paranormal mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a dash of romance, as the deputy who keeps getting called out to investigate the mysterious happenings at Sam's properties becomes increasingly attracted to her. Together they find themselves tracking a killer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A good bet.\" --Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightfully complex mystery.\"  (4 stars)\u003cbr\u003e--Romantic Times \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.\" \u003cbr\u003e--Albuquerque Journal","brand":"Secret Staircase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145279684848,"sku":"2940012243959","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012243959_p0.jpg?v=1763554045","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012243959","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}