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Librarybelle
Dark Chocolate Demise | Jenn McKinlay
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Panpan

I struggle with this series, and yet the cupcakes keep me coming back. This is book 7–some this far have been good, others not so much. This one I really did not like.

This one focuses more on the personal lives of Mel and Angie rather than the mystery. A woman who looks like Angie is killed at a zombie walk. It‘s pretty obvious Angie was the target (it‘s related to an ongoing situation from the prior 2 books…I‘m going to be as spoiler free ⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ as possible) and yet both Angie and Mel basically deny this. They are independent women (and Mel at one point refers to herself as a liberated woman) who do not need help or protection. Except… they do. I‘m an independent woman, and I certainly know if someone in the mafia was clearly out to get me I would listen to law enforcement and my family and stay safe. I‘m not sure if their obtuseness and blatant disregard for loved ones‘ concerns.. 1mo
Librarybelle …is supposed to be a highlighted strength for independent women, as portrayed in this book, or if it‘s a caution that independent women can be obstinate. It left me feeling very disgruntled and yelling at my phone as Susan Boyce reads the story on audio. Yes, it‘s a cozy mystery, so amateur sleuths are known to do silly and dangerous things. But, this just crosses the line. There are other things too that drove me nuts with Mel and Angie. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ (edited) 1mo
Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ It‘s fine to be frustrated that people are hovering, but it‘s also not cool to drag people into danger. Sigh…I have the rest of the series on audio, so I will continue to listen (I do like the cupcake talk), but this one was just too much. Disclaimer: My threshold for people‘s poor behavior is pretty low right now given the world‘s issues, so this may play a part in my feelings for this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1mo
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Librarybelle
Going, Going, Ganache | Jenn McKinlay
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Pickpick

When a magazine photo shoot goes wrong, Angie and Mel are forced to bake cupcakes with the magazine staff. There‘s a lot of drama in this one, and it‘s not just the murder! Good listen and story, though I‘m now a bit exasperated with Mel. 😂

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Librarybelle
Death by the Dozen | Jenn McKinlay
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Mehso-so

I think I‘m staying for the series just for the cupcakes! Mel and Angie are in a baking competition, and so is their horrible competitor Olivia. A judge, Mel‘s friend and mentor, is found dead at the competition, and Mel feels she must find out how they died and why. The reveal at the end was well crafted. And a kitten is introduced in the series, so that made me happy! 😂

Mel‘s wishy-washy feelings made me eye roll!

#BBRC #Adult #ShortAudiobook

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Gissy
Dark Chocolate Demise | Jenn McKinlay
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#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge December 28 prompt chocolate

I love dark chocolate with or without any other ingredient like nuts or caramel. But I also like chocolate cake or cookies or Kit Kat or snickers or chunky or almonds covered with chocolate mmmmm😋
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🤤🤤🤤 2y
Andrew65 Love anything with dark chocolate. 2y
Gissy @DieAReader @Andrew65 the best chocolate 2y
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BethM
Death by the Dozen | Jenn McKinlay
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Quite enjoying this series so far! I figured the killer out but the author did a great job throwing off the trail. I wish authors who include recipes would put an index on their websites for those of us that don‘t have the physical book.

Avanders What a great idea — you should email the author with the idea!! 3y
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BarkingMadRead
Dark Chocolate Demise | Jenn McKinlay
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Y‘all I totally abandoned #bookspinbingo to binge read these books. I‘m afflicted. #cupcakebakerymystery #cannotputthemdown #sorrynotsorry

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BarkingMadRead
Going, Going, Ganache | Jenn McKinlay
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First book for the final day of #24b4monday #cozymysterybingereading

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BarkingMadRead
Death by the Dozen | Jenn McKinlay
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Finished book 2. On track to beat my best time during #24b4monday which is just over 17 hours.

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BarkingMadRead
Death by the Dozen | Jenn McKinlay
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Next up! #24b4monday

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BarkingMadRead
Death by the Dozen | Jenn McKinlay
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I was supposed to be traveling this weekend, but my plans fell through. I was going to bring these books with me. So now these are my #24b4monday books! @SumisBooks @Andrew65

Cupcake12 Good luck xx 4y
Andrew65 Oh no. 😢 Enjoy the reading instead, some good books lined up. 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess Sending hugs! Happy reading though! 4y
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