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Beachfront Bakery: A Killer Cupcake (A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery—Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Fiona Grace (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 10,752 ratings
"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A KILLER CUPCAKE is the debut novel in a charming and hilarious new cozy mystery series by #1 bestselling author Fiona Grace, whose bestselling Murder in the Manor (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery) has nearly 200 five star reviews.

Allison Sweet, 34, a sous chef in Los Angeles, has had it up to here with demeaning customers, her demanding boss, and her failed love life. After a shocking incident, she realizes the time has come to start life fresh and follow her lifelong dream of moving to a small town and opening a bakery of her own.

When Allison spots a charming, vacant storefront on the boardwalk near Venice, she wonders if she could really start life anew. Feeling like it’s a sign, and a time to take a chance in life, she goes for it.

Yet Allison did not anticipate the wild ride ahead of her: the boardwalk, filled with fun and outrageous characters, is pulsing with life, from the Italian pizzeria owners on either side of her who vie for her affection, to the fortune tellers and scheming rival bakery owner nearby. Allison yearns to just focus on her delicious new pastry recipes and keep her struggling bakery afloat—but when a murder occurs right near her shop, everything changes.

Implicated, her entire future at stake, Allison has no choice but to investigate to clear her name. As an orphaned dog wanders into her life, a devoted new sidekick with a knack for solving mysteries, she starts her search.

Will they find the killer? And can her struggling bakery survive?

A hilarious cozy mystery series, packed with twists, turns, romance, travel, food and unexpected adventure, the BEACHFRONT BAKERY series will keep you laughing and turning pages late into the night as you fall in love with an endearing new character who will capture your heart.

Books #2 (A MURDEROUS MACAROON), #3 (A PERILOUS CAKE POP), #4 (A DEADLY DANISH), #5 (A TREACHEROUS TART), and book #6 (A CALAMITOUS COOKIE) are also available!
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Fiona Grace is author of the LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY series, comprising nine books; of the TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY series, comprising six books; of the DUBIOUS WITCH COZY MYSTERY series, comprising three books; of the BEACHFRONT BAKERY COZY MYSTERY series, comprising six books; of the CATS AND DOGS COZY MYSTERY series, comprising six books; of the ELIZA MONTAGU COZY MYSTERY series, comprising five books; and of the ENDLESS HARBOR romance series, comprising five books.

MURDER IN THE MANOR (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery--Book 1), AGED FOR MURDER (A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery--Book 1), SKEPTIC IN SALEM: AN EPISODE OF MURDER (A Dubious Witch Cozy Mystery--Book 1), BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A KILLER CUPCAKE (A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery--Book 1), and A VILLA IN SICILY: OLIVE OIL AND MURDER (A Cats and Dogs Cozy Mystery--Book 1) are each available as a free download on Amazon!

Fiona would love to hear from you, so please visit www.fionagraceauthor.com to receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

BOOKS BY FIONA GRACE

ENDLESS HARBOR ROMANCE

ALWAYS, WITH YOU (Book #1)

ALWAYS, FOREVER (Book #2)

ALWAYS, PLUS ONE (Book #3)

ALWAYS, TOGETHER (Book #4)

ALWAYS, LIKE THIS (Book #5)

ELIZA MONTAGU COZY MYSTERY

MURDER AT THE HEDGEROW (Book #1)

A DALLOP OF DEATH (Book #2)

CALAMITY AT THE BALL (Book #3)

A SPEAKEASY DEMISE (Book #4)

A FLAPPER FATALITY (Book #5)

LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY

MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book#1)

DEATH AND A DOG (Book #2)

CRIME IN THE CAFE (Book #3)

VEXED ON A VISIT (Book #4)

KILLED WITH A KISS (Book #5)

PERISHED BY A PAINTING (Book #6)

SILENCED BY A SPELL (Book #7)

FRAMED BY A FORGERY (Book #8)

CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (Book #9)

TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY

AGED FOR MURDER (Book #1)

AGED FOR DEATH (Book #2)

AGED FOR MAYHEM (Book #3)

AGED FOR SEDUCTION (Book #4)

AGED FOR VENGEANCE (Book #5)

AGED FOR ACRIMONY (Book #6)

AGED FOR MALICE (Book #7)

DUBIOUS WITCH COZY MYSTERY

SKEPTIC IN SALEM: AN EPISODE OF MURDER (Book #1)

SKEPTIC IN SALEM: AN EPISODE OF CRIME (Book #2)

SKEPTIC IN SALEM: AN EPISODE OF DEATH (Book #3)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY COZY MYSTERY

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A KILLER CUPCAKE (Book #1)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A MURDEROUS MACARON (Book #2)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A PERILOUS CAKE POP (Book #3)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A DEADLY DANISH (Book #4)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A TREACHEROUS TART (Book #5)

BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A CALAMITOUS COOKIE (Book #6)

CATS AND DOGS COZY MYSTERY

A VILLA IN SICILY: OLIVE OIL AND MURDER (Book #1)

A VILLA IN SICILY: FIGS AND A CADAVER (Book #2)

A VILLA IN SICILY: VINO AND DEATH (Book #3)

A VILLA IN SICILY: CAPERS AND CALAMITY (Book #4)

A VILLA IN SICILY: ORANGE GROVES AND VENGEANCE (Book #5)

A VILLA IN SICILY: CANNOLI AND A CASUALTY (Book #6)

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery as a weekend or vacation read, appreciating its many twists and turns while keeping them guessing throughout. The book features quirky characters and a delightful seaside town setting, with one customer noting it's a great start to the Beachfront Bakery series. Customers find the writing style pleasant and easy to follow, with one customer particularly praising Fiona Grace's writing style. While customers find the book inspiring in many ways, some find it boring.

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186 customers mention "Enjoyment"186 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as a great weekend or vacation read and a fun quick read.

"If you enjoy the sweet delicacy of hot pastries to nibble on while solving a mystery fro your easy chair this book is for you." Read more

"...story of Ali's dream will tug at your heart strings & have you laughing at her determination...." Read more

"It wax an entertaining fact read. Was surprised at the who the murderer was but a lite fun entertaining book." Read more

"This was a very good book to read...." Read more

185 customers mention "Twists and turns"150 positive35 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns in this page-turning cozy mystery, with the story keeping them guessing throughout.

"Interesting storyline a little different from the usual murder mystery involving cooking or baking...." Read more

"...need a simple, light read and that's why I occasionally turn to a cozy mystery...." Read more

"...moving the way it did due to all the red herrings, but it was a good showdown and ending. I never really would have guessed whodunit...." Read more

"...The plot is straightforward, and the premise is finding out who killed the town weirdo and why. The answers were surprising at the least...." Read more

100 customers mention "Character development"88 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, describing them as delightful and quirky, with one customer noting they are easy to visualize.

"I loved this story! I laughed, I commiserated with the main character, and I enjoyed a fun story with quite a few laughs...." Read more

"A nice read, with very interesting characters, Ali, Teddy, the twins, Delaney, Fat Tony, some with secrets, some with no secrets...." Read more

"...The main character is likeable...." Read more

"...Pleasantly surprised by the writing. The characters were interesting and I loved the setting." Read more

79 customers mention "Readability"70 positive9 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-paced, with one customer noting it can be finished in an afternoon.

"Sometimes you just need a simple, light read and that's why I occasionally turn to a cozy mystery...." Read more

"...I think the author did a great job of making readers (at least it worked for me) dislike the mean people in the story. I really loved the very end...." Read more

"...I definitely thought there would be some more focus on that. It was a quick read, not awful, but unbelievable in many ways." Read more

"Quick read to get me out of my funk. Good spin on who you think did the crime. Basic ant simple" Read more

30 customers mention "Writing style"27 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it pleasant and easy to read with good descriptions and great dialog.

"...I loved the cover so I downloaded it. Pleasantly surprised by the writing. The characters were interesting and I loved the setting." Read more

"...I did listen to half the book through audio on Spotify. The narrator did a good job. This was an easy to listen to, read book." Read more

"...The diverse set of characters, great dialog, adorable setting, seemingly realistic baking bits, and unexpected humor really made this book stand out..." Read more

"...It's a short easy read, I just kept expecting it to get better and it didn't" Read more

19 customers mention "Uplifting"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting and inspiring, with one mentioning it serves as a reminder to follow your dreams, while another notes how perseverance leads to interesting results.

"I'm not normally into murder mysteries, but yall this book grabbed me and kept me...." Read more

"This is one of those books that just make you smile, laugh, and want to finish immediately...." Read more

"Great book to lift your spirits! Her life falls apart. A monkey steals her money. A scruffy dog steals her heart. Someone is murdered on the pier...." Read more

"...humor are a few life lessons about being true to yourself and following your dreams...." Read more

12 customers mention "Beach location"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the beach location of the bakery, describing it as a delightful seaside town.

"This was a fun beginning to a new series and what a great location for a bakery! I liked Ali, but I really liked her brother Teddy...." Read more

"...This is such a great start to the Beachfront Bakery series by gifted author Fiona Grace...." Read more

"...She comes across a charming coastal town and decides to stay. An uneasy undercurrent erupts in a murder and Ali is the prime suspect...." Read more

"I liked the town, the characters, it was a place you would like to visit. Loved the Scruff. Can't wait to read her other books." Read more

25 customers mention "Boredom"3 positive22 negative

Customers find the book boring, with several mentioning that the exciting parts don't excite them.

"...In the end, all the characters of this book were shallow and unlikeable and while I love me a cozy mystery, this one left w/ more questions than..." Read more

"...about romance.. she thinks a couple of guys are hot.. I just felt it lacked depth, the characters weren't well developed...." Read more

"...It's exactly halfway between outstanding and awful, between "Can't wait to see the ending," and boring. The exciting part didn't excite me...." Read more

"...I had to skip about 10 or 12 chapters because I was getting bored and annoyed. My favorite characters were the twins, the dog and Fat Tony...." Read more

This clean cozy had me shaking my head at times in wonder and laughing out loud other times.
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This clean cozy had me shaking my head at times in wonder and laughing out loud other times.
This clean cozy had me shaking my head at times in wonder and laughing out loud other times. Allison Sweet was a pastry chef in the French tradition. She worked at a prestigious restaurant as a sou chef who only had one job--to make creme brule. Her boss was impossible and finally one day she quit (you will laugh at what she does just before) and her boss fired her at the same time. She goes home to her free loading boyfriend--he tells her he is leaving her--. She goes to meet up with her brother at a boardwalk and is accosted by a monkey and a fortune teller---- While walking the boardwalk with her brother she spots a vacant store--she always wanted to own her own bakery------- There are a couple of twists and turns as Allison tries to figure out who murdered a man--she knows she didn't do it--but everyone else seems to think she did! I am sure that you will enjoy this one--and I for one am looking forward to the others as they come out in this new series.
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  • crafterbee
    5.0 out of 5 stars New bakery in town
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
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    Interesting storyline a little different from the usual murder mystery involving cooking or baking. Why does the new bakery in town have no business? I liked the way that the author brought the Ali around to the investigation and finally solving the murder.
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  • Richard Weter
    4.0 out of 5 stars A cozy mystery for she sweet tooth.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
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    If you enjoy the sweet delicacy of hot pastries to nibble on while solving a mystery fro your easy chair this book is for you.
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  • Vick
    3.0 out of 5 stars Character motivations and actions are disjointed
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
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    Sometimes you just need a simple, light read and that's why I occasionally turn to a cozy mystery. But I found myself frequently irritated by the actions taken by the main character. My main source of irritation is the way she has bounced through life and appears so clueless about how the world works. She opens a bakery on a whim by seeing a building in a location that is appealing to her, and, voila, she's in business in just a few days. I know readers don't want to hear the details about getting a business license, and inspections, and finding the money upfront for supplies and equpment. But, good grief, at least allude to these challenges.

    The main character bounces around town gathering clues about a murder and then acts on bits of info without digging any further. It was a bit too much. She is a trained chef with a great education. She is apparently intelligent in so many ways. But she puts herself in potentially dangerous situations. It doesn't make sense. Even in a cozy mystery I expect the characters' motivations and actions to make sense -- or at least make sense by the end of the book. Overall, it was just an average read.
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  • Norma Kumm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tempting & Tasty
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    This story of Ali's dream will tug at your heart strings & have you laughing at her determination. Ali just wanted to open her own French Pastry place after being let go or her walking out of her job in a fancy restaurant, it depends on if you believe her boss fired her or as she says she quit.
    The trials & tribulations she went through would have had anyone else giving up. Meeting an array of strange shop owners on the Boardwalk and Ali's determination to get to the bottom of things will have your head spinning. Loved this story!
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  • MaryAnn. Waseline
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great fast read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
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    It wax an entertaining fact read. Was surprised at the who the murderer was but a lite fun entertaining book.
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  • Lisa W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yall gotta read this
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
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    I'm not normally into murder mysteries, but yall this book grabbed me and kept me. I definitely hope there are more, and if I'm just blind and there are I'll definitely be getting them. I also gotta get physical copies, just to good a read not to
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  • Suzie Q
    5.0 out of 5 stars Follow your dreams!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    This was a very good book to read. I found myself hoping that the bakery would be successful, and it proved that with hard work, good friends, and a little luck your dreams can come true.
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  • Tari H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice start to a new series, cute and funny-and Scruff had me at woof!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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    This was a fun beginning to a new series and what a great location for a bakery! I liked Ali, but I really liked her brother Teddy. He really cracked me up sometimes but he got her to do something she probably wouldn't have done on her own after losing her job. From a new cranky competitor neighbor business to a cute surf shop dude, the boardwalk has all types of business. Some might have been even a tad...shady? Ali knew that someone was hiding something, so like any good new sleuth, she started investigating. She may not have had a human sidekick, but little pup Scruff sounded like a great buddy for her.

    I didn't see the plot moving the way it did due to all the red herrings, but it was a good showdown and ending. I never really would have guessed whodunit. I think the author did a great job of making readers (at least it worked for me) dislike the mean people in the story. I really loved the very end. Poor Ali had so many awful things happen to her throughout the book, that it was awesome to see her get a good break for once. I'm really anxious to see what she and Scruff get into in the next book!
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  • SAKrishnan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice easy mystery
    Reviewed in India on July 27, 2024
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    Allison Sweet finds herself out of a job and her boyfriend runs out of her because he discovers that he is gay.
    Thanks to a soothsayer and the soothsayer’s monkey, Allison and her brother Teddy find themselves in a new place with a shop to run a bakery.
    Then there is a murder and in a town where Allison has very few friends, she finds that she is also accused of murder of a man who had an argument with her just the day before.
    Interesting characters, especially enjoyed Fat Tony’s entrance and liked the way that Allison’s relationship with her mother was brought out.
    Cute cozy mystery. Fast simple read.
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  • Suzanne Hare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a cozy mystery series.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2021
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    After her life blows up in L. A., a pastry chef finds herself in a small beach front town starting up her own new bakery. Things go from bad to worse when she finds herself a prime suspect in a murder case.

    This is the first book in the cozy mystery series, A Beachfront Cozy Mystery series, and it is a good read. The characters are quirky and fun, with unique personalities complete with strengths and weaknesses. The story is told from the main character’s point of view allowing a glimpse into her emotions, thoughts, motivations and actions. The storyline flows smoothly. The mystery has numerous suspects, subtle clues and twist and turns. I always look at the first book in a series as an introduction to the characters and setting along with a sense of what to expect in the next books. I feel that this book met my expectations and peaked my interest in this cozy mystery series. I look forward to the next book.
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  • Mrs S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book. In fact I found it hard to put down once I started reading. Brilliant plot twist. Recommend!
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  • Rebecca Armstrong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who Thought Cupcakes Could Be So Juicy
    Reviewed in Australia on November 13, 2023
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    I bought this for a friend for Christmas, however, I have listened to the audiobook of this. I went into it not really expecting much, thinking it to be more of a gag book or something but it was actually really entertaining. I am excited to read/listen to the other books in the series.
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  • Larri
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice easy read
    Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2025
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    A nice, easy read to enjoy over the weekend.
    The ‘mystery’ part didn’t start until 50%, but I appreciated the character development and build up.
    The story had me gripped and I happily didn’t put it down until I finished, it was good.
    Enjoyed this one. Will now look for others from the same author, thank you.
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