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August 23, 2025

Laying Down the Latte, the 21st book in the Bakeshop Mystery Series, is finally here! This story is steeped in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica—and I mean that literally. While researching for the book, the Tech Guy and I spent time on the ground in Costa Rica, trekking through lush coffee fields and savoring […]

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As I’ve been revisiting the Meg Reed Investigates series (formerly Pacific Northwest Mysteries) in preparation for its rerelease, one character has been especially present in my mind—Gam. Meg’s grandmother is a Reiki healer, intuitive listener, and, perhaps most memorably, a master cookie baker. She’s the heart of the Reed family, always ready with a comforting […]

July 24, 2025

Gam's Cinnamon Cookies

June 10, 2025

There’s something deeply comforting about the flavors of childhood. Maybe it’s the swirl of cocoa in a mug of hot, foamy milk, or the way a slice of homemade cake can instantly transport you back in time. While recipe testing for The Whisking Hour—book 22 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series—I knew Jules needed to create […]

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If there’s one thing I love as much as writing mysteries, it’s baking. While working on Laying Down the Latte, the 21st book in the Bakeshop Mysteries, I had the chance to immerse myself in the flavors of Costa Rica. Jules, Carlos, and Andy take a coffee-fueled adventure in this book, and my research trip to Costa […]

March 17, 2025

Chocolate Coffee Cake with Coffee Drizzle

February 24, 2025

Today is the day! Killing Me Soufflé is on bookshelves, and I can’t wait to share the 20th book in the Bakeshop Mysteries with you. To celebrate, I’m sharing Jules’s signature chocolate soufflé recipe. If you’ve never tried this decadent treat, now is the time. Happy baking and reading!

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Chocolate Souffle Recipe

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One of my core early baking memories is of this red velvet cake. I can’t remember if the recipe came from my grandmother or my cousin, who would request it every year for her birthday, but it’s a family favorite and a Valentine’s tradition in our house. The ermine (also known as flour frosting) is […]

February 9, 2025

Red Velvet Cake Recipe by Ellie Alexander

January 13, 2025

If you can believe it, book 20 of the Bakeshop Mysteries releases next month! Killing Me Soufflé (shockingly) includes a recipe for soufflé along with a bevy of delectable sweet and savory items that Sterling, Steph, Carlos, and Jules are whipping up on the Southern Oregon Coast. I thought it would be fun to share […]

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Bethany's Unbeatable Brownie Recipe from the Bakeshop Mystery Series

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December brought a baking frenzy to my house while I was growing up. My mom would start holiday baking right after Thanksgiving and freeze batches of cookies to share with friends and neighbors later in the month. I’ve kept the tradition, especially because the Tech Guy loves a frozen cookie even more than one hot […]

December 2, 2024

November 3, 2024

The holiday season is almost upon us, and so is the release of the fourth book in the Secret Bookcase Mysteries—A Holiday Homicide! Mark your calendars for November 20th, and get ready for Annie’s latest mystery that’s filled with festive suspense, twists, and cozy intrigue. Now, I know I’ve always been a “no Christmas until […]

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Spiced Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Hello! I am thrilled to announce that the third book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries series, Death at the Dinner Party, is now available! I can’t thank you all enough for your support of this new series and for joining me on another bookish adventure with Annie, Pri, Penny, Fletcher, Hal, and the whole crew […]

October 1, 2024

Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Bisque Recipe