Frosted on the Ferris Wheel (Holly Hart Cozy Mystery Series Book 3) by Laura Pauling

Author:Laura Pauling [Pauling, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Amateur Sleuths, Cozy, Animals, Culinary, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Mystery & Suspense, Suspense
Amazon: B013IJUQNK
Publisher: Redpoint Press
Published: 2015-08-12T04:00:00+00:00

Holly didn’t want to attend the meeting of the minds without bringing something to share. For the past month, they’d been using the secret meetings not only to plan investigations but as a time to bake at Just Cheesecake. Maybe she’d taken advantage of that?

She tightened her grip on the pitcher of homemade iced-tea and entered The Tasty Bite. If she didn’t feel so unwelcome it would be a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and one of Pierre’s decadent desserts. The sunlight slanted in through the large windows. The scent of cinnamon wafted through the air. The low chatter of friends rumbled in the background.

The meeting was at noon. She glanced around the place, wondering if maybe Charlene had arrived early and they could chat. But what about? That Charlene had been absent from a lot lately? That Holly missed her ornery friendship? For the first time, the murder investigation wasn’t top priority.

Someone sat hunched over a laptop at one of the small corner tables. The blonde hair barely rose above it. If Holly listened carefully, she could hear the clatter of keys as someone typed ferociously. She studied Millicent, her focus and determination. Was she writing another article or working on her mystery?

Holly approached, hesitantly, but trying to have a right attitude. “Hi, there.”

Millicent didn’t respond, her eyes on the screen.

“Hey!” Holly said louder.

After a glance at her, Millicent said, “That time already?”

“I think so.”

Millicent typed faster, then with a satisfying nod, closed down her laptop. “I’ve been so inspired lately. I think this latest twist will make my story a killer.” She giggled at her own joke.

Holly smiled. “Glad it’s coming along.”

“About time.” She stood. “Want to know what I added?” She didn’t wait for Holly to answer. “I added romance. The amateur sleuth, a budding mystery writer on the brink of discovery, has the town cop wrapped around her finger. He’s hopelessly in love with her.”

Holly bit down on the inside of her mouth.

“Hey ladies!” Millicent called. “About time you guys got here. Holly and I were wondering...”

Charlene, Kitty, and Ann joined them.

“We ready?” Charlene asked. “Where should we meet? Hope you have some place a little more private here.”

Millicent nudged Charlene with her fist. “You don’t have to put up the tough act with me.” She waved them all on. “Just follow me.”

They entered the kitchen where Pierre was hard at work. He offered a smile, his cheeks flushing with color. “Enjoy your time, ladies.”

“Thanks, Papa!”

Millicent led them through the kitchen to a backroom with a table and chairs all set up. A chocolate chip cheesecake sat in the center. Holly placed her pitcher of iced-tea beside it.

Once they were all seated, Charlene pulled out her notebook. “Let’s get started.”

Millicent cleared her throat. “First, I wanted to express my thanks at inviting me to your secret club. I’ve known about it for a while, waiting and hoping someday I would receive an invitation. And the day finally came.” She dabbed at the corner of her eyes.

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