At Rise and Shine Donuts, Nora has spent eleven years perfecting maple bars, remembering every regular’s order, and trusting the comforting rhythm of small-town life. So when antique shop owner Walt Crimmins misses his usual six-fifteen maple bar and is later found dead at his desk, Nora knows something is terribly wrong. A plate of apple fritters that don’t fit his habits, a freshly washed mug in an office that never sees soap, and a trail of uneasy lies all point to one chilling conclusion: Walt’s death was no simple heart attack.
Warm, witty, and deliciously suspenseful, Maple Bar & Murder is a cozy mystery filled with small-town charm, neighborhood secrets, and mouthwatering donut-shop atmosphere. Perfect for readers who love clever amateur sleuths, food-themed mysteries, and whodunits where the smallest detail can crack the whole case wide open.
Paisley MacDonald writes cozy mysteries threaded with slow-burn romance, small-town secrets, and just enough danger to keep the kettle whistling. Drawn to wind-swept villages, lakeside cafés, and tight-knit communities where everyone knows your name—and your business—she loves exploring the tender spaces between grief and hope, loyalty and betrayal, suspicion and love. Her stories blend clever clues, atmospheric settings, and emotionally grounded heroines who solve crimes while navigating matters of the heart. When she isn’t plotting fictional mischief, Paisley can be found walking coastal paths, collecting vintage teacups, and eavesdropping (purely for research) in charming neighborhood cafés.View all by Paisley MacDonald
