Perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander and Lucy Burdette, Rose Betancourt’s series debut is a culinary treat sure to charm. Marci Beaucoup, living in Paris, Kentucky, runs La Belle Patisserie, a bakery infused with her love for French culture and baking. Her life is sweet until her landlord announces he’s selling the property. Fortunately, the top bidder, an enchanting Frenchman named Antoine Dubois, plans to renew her lease. Marci is smitten, but her excitement turns to dread when Antoine’s estranged ex-girlfriend, Kelly, is found dead outside her bakery. Suddenly, Antoine becomes the prime suspect, especially in the eyes of womanizing detective Maverick Malone, who believes the fight between Antoine and Kelly on the day of her death points to guilt. If Antoine is arrested, Marci’s dreams for her bakery will crumble as the landlord will sell to developers who want to demolish the building. Determined to save her patisserie and prove Antoine’s innocence, Marci dives into the investigation. With her bakery at stake and her theories potentially leading to danger, she must uncover the true killer before it’s too late.
