The best thing about her marriage was the divorce settlement Suzanne Hart used to buy a donut shop. Now she pours everything she has into the shop, creating new recipes and updating her shop when she can. Working the graveyard shift takes on a whole new meaning when Suzanne arrives at work just as a body is dumped at her front door. Despite the fact she didn't see anything, she's soon receiving threatening phone calls warning her away from the investigation.

Patrick Blaine was one of Suzanne's regular customers; his demise could well mean the end of her as well! She's drawn into the investigation as a matter of self preservation and finds sleuthing isn't nearly as rewarding as creating a new donut recipe. A blossoming relationship with State Police Inspector Jake Bishop is a bonus she hopes continues after the investigation is closed...if she survives.

Jessica Beck's GLAZED MURDER is a thoroughly entertaining and neatly plotted mystery. The action kicks off on the first page and continues all the way through to the end. Suzanne Hart is a likable amateur sleuth, cleverly putting together the clues with some help from a very enjoyable cast of supporting characters, including her mother (whom she lives with), a retired cop, her ex, and possible romantic interest Jake. The conversational tone of the story keeps the reader actively involved throughout. This was a book I couldn't put down.

Book Summary

Meet Suzanne Hart, owner and operator of Donut Hearts coffee shop in April Springs, North Carolina. After her divorce from Max, an out-of-work actor she’s dubbed “The Great Impersonator,” Suzanne decided to pursue her one true passion in life: donuts. So she cashed in her settlement and opened up shop in the heart of her beloved hometown.

But when a dead body is dumped on her doorstep like a sack of flour, Suzanne’s cozy little shop becomes an all-out crime scene. Now, everyone in town is dropping by for glazed donuts and gruesome details. The retired sheriff warns her to be careful—and they’re all suspects. Soon Suzanne—who finds snooping as irresistible as donuts—is poking holes in everyone’s alibis…