Drop Dead ChocolateJessica BeckThe whole town of April Springs is stirring over the upcoming mayoral election. Suzanne Hart’s mother, for one, is dead-set on replacing the current mayor...and what better way for Momma to drum up support than by luring in voters with Suzanne’s drop-dead-delicious donuts? Just add chocolate, and they’re sure tokillthe competition...With Momma’s half-baked campaign heating up faster than a donut shop deep fryer, Suzanne wonders if they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. But when Momma’s opponent is brutally murdered, the odds of winning are suddenly, andsuspiciously, in their favor. Sure, they’d been planning to beat the mayor—but with speeches and donuts, not a blunt instrument. If Suzanne hopes to reveal the killer’s recipe for revenge, she’ll have to uncover a plot that’s darker than any chocolate...Drop Dead Chocolateis a sinfully sweet addition to Jessica Beck's delicious Donut Shop Mystery Series.ReviewPraise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck“A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective motherandgreat donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book.” —Diane Mott Davidson,New York Timesbestselling author ofFatally Flaky“A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!”—JoAnna Carl, author ofThe Chocolate Cupid Killings“If you like donuts—and who doesn’t?—you’ll love this mystery. It’s like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!” —Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteriesNew Year’s Eve MurderandWedding Day Murder“The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters—and donut recipes!” —Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award–winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries“A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!”—Tamar Myers, author ofDeath of a Rug LordandThe Cane Mutiny“A cleverly plotted cozy mystery with a wonderful small Southern town...Fatally Frostedis a great follow-up toGlazed Murder. Suzanne is a great heroine, Ms. Beck has a sure-fire winner!”—Fresh Fiction“A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town.”—Harriet Klausner,Genre Go Round Reviews“Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel.Sinister Sprinkleswill keep you guessing until the very end.”—The Mystery LibrarianFrom the Back CoverWELCOME BACK TO DONUT HEARTS—where the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and murder is cheaper by the dozen...The whole town of April Springs is stirring over the upcoming mayoral election. Suzanne Hart’s mother, for one, is dead-set on replacing the current mayor...and what better way for Momma to drum up support than by luring in voters with Suzanne’s drop-dead-delicious donuts? Just add chocolate, and they’re sure tokillthe competition...“A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre...Delicious!”—Tamar MyersWith Momma’s half-baked campaign heating up faster than a donut shop deep fryer, Suzanne wonders if they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. But when Momma’s opponent is brutally murdered, the odds of winning are suddenly, andsuspiciously, in their favor. Sure, they’d been planning to beat the mayor—but with speeches and donuts, not a blunt instrument. If Suzanne hopes to reveal the killer’s recipe for revenge, she’ll have to uncover a plot that’s darker than any chocolate...“A tribute to comfort food and small-town life. With great donut recipes!”— JoAnna Carl, author of *The Chocolate Cupid Killings*