Cookie Crumble and Murder: An English Village Whodunit

Cookie Crumble and Murder: An English Village Whodunit

by K.E. O'Connor

Culinary
Amazon:★★★★4.4(276)
Goodreads:★★★★4.27(245)
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Added on February 8, 2026

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🐾 A murder. A café owner accused. One determined woman and her corgi against the world. 🐾Holly Holmes never imagined her cozy village café would fail, or that she'd be the prime suspect in a murder investigation.When baking goes deadly wrong...Life in the charming English village of Audley St. Mary should be simple: serve tea, bake cookies, keep the café afloat. But Holly's struggling business is the last of her worries when she discovers a body! With the police closing in and curious about the newcomer, Holly faces the unthinkable: prison for a crime she didn't commit.An amateur sleuth is born...Refusing to let her life crumble, Holly trades her apron for a detective's notebook. With her faithful corgi Meatball by her side, providing both emotional support and surprising investigative instincts, she dives into the dark underbelly of village life. Every neighbor becomes a suspect. Every secret could be the key to her freedom.But powerful forces stand in her way...- Audley Castle's enigmatic private security team seems determined to block her investigation- A rival café owner watches Holly's downfall with suspicious satisfaction- Village gossip spreads faster than butter on warm scones- The real killer is still out there, and getting desperateA race against time, justice, and financial ruin...As Holly follows a dangerous trail of clues through village secrets, hidden motives, and deadly lies, she uncovers truths that some would kill to keep buried. She'll need courage, cleverness, and one very good dog to survive. The café might not make it, but Holly is determined to, as a free woman who gets to the truth.Perfect for fans of cozy crime mysteries, female amateur sleuths, and adorable canine companions!If you love small-town secrets, plucky heroines who refuse to give up, and heartwarming stories with bite, Cookie Crumble and Murder will keep you guessing until the very last page.Scroll up and one-click to join Holly and Meatball on their dangerous quest for justice today!⭐ What readers are saying:"A delightful blend of mystery, charm, and one unforgettable corgi!""Couldn't put it down. Holly Holmes is my new favorite amateur detective!""The perfect cozy crime mystery with just the right amount of suspense and sweetness! And there are recipes, too!"

Reader Reviews

★★★Gabriella

i got this from a stuff your kindle event & i thought it was good! i’m not sure i’ll keep reading the rest of the series but i always enjoy a mystery

★★★★AmBerGUR

So cozy!! I loved it. I wish I could meet Meatball.

★★★★★Chili Diane Evance

I love Holly Holmes. A brave lady trying to keep her Cafe open, but competition was taking most of her customers.She learned that a cooking job was open at Audley Castle and it included a place to live. Perhaps she should submit an application.