What I can Tell You:
Honestly, I am so not the mystery murder type chick but the last two mystery murder books I have read have been awesome. I think it is because they are chick lit which means for me, no courtroom dialogue that is way above my head and wordy. You guys know that is why I call myself the Amateur Book Reviewer. Reading heavy dialogue just kills me. What I loved about this is that Gayle takes us on a journey with characters that I can relate to. Daphne is just dropping off a cake when she finds herself in the midst of a murder and a potential victim herself.
Although Yodel is literally dead when we first meet her in the book, I loved her! She would have been a wonderful character to get to know. She was a spicy chick. Reading her diary entries cracked me up.
Daphne is likeable and strong and the story light and bright considering the theme.
Murder mystery and cake decorating tips all rolled up into one, how can you go wrong?
Thanks so much for the terrific review, Maria! I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I too am a mom of two, so I can certainly identify with you there. In fact, one of the reasons I started working from home and then writing full time was so I could spend more time with my children. They'll be 15 next month--Yikes! What I wonder is how they got older and I didn't? :)
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