{"product_id":"sweets-sweets-samantha-sweet-mysteries-book-2-9781945422171","title":"Sweet's Sweets: Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamantha Sweet is about to realize her dream of opening her pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets, in picturesque Taos, New Mexico. Juggling the crazy amount of work to get her new business off the ground, with her old job of breaking into houses, she's got her hands full. When a blood-soaked garment is found among the discards at one of her properties, and a friend makes a shocking confession, Sam finds herself pulled into a pair of mysteries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The wooden box that came into her possession (in Sweet Masterpiece) is still working its magic, giving Sam the power to see inside people's secrets and figure out who the killer is. There's a little romance, a little magic and a whole lot of chocolate in this delightful cozy mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Connie Shelton has another winner,\" --\u003cem\u003eThe Book Report\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Fans of Southwestern mysteries will find that Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice.\" - \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelton, Connie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen mysteries in two series. The first is the Charlie Parker series featuring Charlotte \"Charlie\" Parker as an accountant who reluctantly tends to get involved in cases that come into the private investigation firm she owns with her brother, Ron. Connie's second series features Samantha Sweet, a Taos baker with a magical touch, who also breaks into houses for a living. In addition to her full-time writing career, Connie has taught writing, is the creator of the Novel In A Weekend writing course, and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband reside in northern New Mexico with their two dogs. Visit her website at connieshelton.com and get her free mystery newsletter.","brand":"Secret Staircase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50447448113426,"sku":"9781945422171","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9f0298e7-a711-461e-b4a0-d6fbc4e45602.jpg?v=1729714074","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sweets-sweets-samantha-sweet-mysteries-book-2-9781945422171","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}