Today we are excited to announce the release of A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander! This is the second book in the Bakeshop Mystery series and is now available for sale!
Welcome to Ashland, Oregon the home of the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and home to the fictional family bakeshop Torte and pastry chef Juliet (Jules) Capshaw.
Torte is more than a bakeshop it’s a gathering place for neighbors and friends. Whether you’ve lived in Ashland for your entire life or are just passing through to catch a production of Shakespeare under the stars, at Torte everyone is family. Jules and her staff handcraft delectable cakes and baked goods and offer up a listening ear to everyone who walks through Torte’s front door. That makes it the perfect setting for murder. Sometimes the sweets at Torte are to die for—literally.
While Torte (and murder) may be fictional in A Batter of Life and Death, the town of Ashland is very real and oh so charming. The plaza downtown is a hub for artists, foodies, musicians and travelers from every corner of the globe. Spend an afternoon strolling through Lithia Park with its meandering paths, gorgeous fountains, hiking trails, and ancient trees. Stop for a pint at Oberon’s Tavern or an afternoon sweet at Mix, and then wander up to the bricks to catch a spectacular live show.
One of my favorite things about writing the Bakeshop Mystery series is introducing readers to Ashland and the surrounding areas. I hope that readers will enjoy getting a little glimpse into the world of the theater, Shakespeare, a family bakeshop, and Southern Oregon.
Happy reading and baking!
~Ellie Alexander
About the Book:
Welcome to Torte–a small-town family bakeshop where the coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to die for…
It’s autumn in Ashland, Oregon–’tis the season for a spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte’s famous peach cobbler. It’s also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family’s beloved bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel’s reality show, Take the Cake. The prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that kind of dough. Literally.
Then, just as Jules dusts off her Bavarian Chocolate Cake recipe and cinches up her apron, the corpse of a fellow contestant is discovered–death by buttercream. What began as a fun, tasteful televised adventure has morphed into something of a true-crime detective show for Jules and everybody else on set. Who could have killed Chef Marco, and why? Can Jules sift out the killer before someone else gets burned?
This event was organized by CBB Book Promotions.
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I hope to get a chance to read it 🙂
The first book was a fun one so I’m sure this one will be too!
This sounds like a great series, I must have it. 🙂 Great giveaway..crossing my fingers! 🙂
I really liked the first book. You’d like these, Stormi:)
I am anxious to read this series. Next new series to read!!!! I love culinary cozy mysteries and this is a promising series.!!!!!!!!!
I can recommend them!
I love this series , and chai , so I’m excited for this giveaway ! Thanks for the chance to win ! kathambre@yahoo.com
I hear ya!
Oh I love the tavern door! 😀 That is so cool. And the park. Sounds like wonderful places. 😀
I love the door too. I pin doors on pinterest. LOL
Great post. Thanks, Laura.
Any time Sherry:)
Thank you so much for sharing!
Wouldn’t have missed it!
Both of these books sound great! Thank you for the great post and terrific contest!
I had such fun with both of these!
My sister and I will both love this book. Thanks for the fun giveaway too. 🙂
Happy reading! You’ll get a lot of laughs!