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Gluten for Punishment (A Baker's Treat Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nancy J. Parra (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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Gluten-free baker Toni Holmes may not cook with wheat, but when there’s a criminal on the loose, she’ll do what it takes to figure out who has their finger in the pie…

 

Even though Toni is used to going against the grain by preparing allergy-safe, gluten-free products for her online bakery, Baker’s Treat, opening a storefront in the middle of wheat country Kansas might be biting off more than she can chew. The town is already skeptical of her flour-free ways, but when a local wheat farmer is murdered outside her patisserie, skepticism turns into outright suspicion.

With the help of her eccentric grandmother, her handsome lawyer, and the sexy new widower in town, Toni is determined to find the real criminal before bad publicity and increasingly personal acts of vandalism shut her down. But when another suspect winds up dead, Toni realizes that this half-baked killer isn’t just trying to get her to close shop—he’s trying to make sure that she’s made her last gluten-free cookie…forever.

INCLUDES GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Baker's Treat Mysteries
  2. Print length
    306 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
    Berkley
  6. Publication date
    May 7, 2013
  7. Reading age
    18 years and up
  8. File size
    2333 KB
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After the death of her mother, Toni returns to her hometown of Oiltop, Kansas, where she moves into the family’s Victorian mansion and sets up her gluten-free business in a local bakery. Local residents are mostly supportive, but at the grand opening, a farmer who claims products without wheat go against God throws flour on Toni and others. When the farmer is murdered in front of the bakery, Toni becomes the main suspect. Meanwhile, a subplot involving Toni’s friend’s boyfriend provides surprises and a little edginess. Intrepid sleuth Toni and her supporting cast are believable and fun, and the gluten-free angle adds a new twist to food fiction. The motive for the murder is a bit farfetched—a common flaw in cozies starring amateur sleuths—but that doesn’t detract much from what is an enjoyable read in a promising new series. Fans of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay make up the target audience. --Amy Alessio

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“A mouthwatering debut with a plucky protagonist. Clever, original, and appealing with gluten-free recipes to die for.”—Carolyn Hart, national bestselling author

“This baker’s treat rises to the occasion. Whether you need to eat allergy-free or not, you’ll devour every morsel.”—Avery Aames, Agatha Award-winning author of the Cheese Shop Mysteries
 “Nancy J. Parra has whipped up a sweet treat that’s sure to delight!”—Peg Cochran, national bestselling author of the Gourmet De-Lite Mysteries

“A delightful heroine, cherry-filled plot twists, and cream-filled pastries. Could murder be any sweeter?”—Connie Archer, national bestselling author of the Soup Lover’s Mysteries

“A lively, sassy heroine and a perceptive and humorous look at small-town Kansas (the Wheat State)!”—JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic Mysteries

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009KUXAPI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (May 7, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2333 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0425252108
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Nancy J. Parra

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USA Today Bestselling Author, Nancy J Parra enjoys a good mystery. She is lucky enough to indulge her love of a good who dunnit by writing mystery series. Fun settings, quirky characters, yummy recipes and pets of all shapes and sizes fill the pages of her multiple, award-winning series. Nancy writes as Nancy J Parra, Nancy Coco and Nell Hampton. You can also find her stories in audio books and large print.

Visit her website at www.nancyjparra.com for more information, a list of her books and full reviews. Follow her at www.facebook.com/nancyjparraauthor and www.facebook.com/nancyjcoco .

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AmazonWoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Hungry for A Tasty Mystery?
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2013
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This was a fun mystery. The main character opens a bakery which offers gluten free pastries. From the very beginning she meets obstacles...bloody ones... An interesting mystery and with some quirks and turns. I thought I had it solved but there was a surprise. Guaranteed to make you hungry and educate you about gluten free pastries.
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Dru Love
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Debut
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013
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What a delightful introduction to the world of Toni Holmes in Oiltop, Kansas. Toni springs into action when a lone protestor of her bakery is later found dead outside its door. Aided by her feisty grandmother, the duo begins looking into the dead man's life to see who wanted him dead.

This was a great read that I could not put down as I quickly turned the pages to see what happens next. I love the tone of the story and how it flowed from chapter to chapter. The author did a good job in keeping me on my toes with plenty of viable suspects; including some twists that gave me pause. I love the people that inhabit this small town in Kansas from Toni, her BFF Tasha; gutsy grandma Ruth and the two men who are after Toni's heart. This was nicely done and gave me a better sense of celiac sensitivity. This is a sweet read that will whet your appetite for more in this pleasantly appealing series and is a welcome addition to the cozy genre. I look forward to the next adventures with Toni and her friends. Bonus recipes are included.
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DCS
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013
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I've had the pleasure of reading all of Nancy Parra's books. Each have been a rewarding read. This new series promise the same and more. Ms. Parra has a way of capturing and engaging the reader from page one. I hope you enjoy Gluten for Punishment as much as I have and I hope you plan on checking out her other works. You won't be sorry.
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Fellrose
5.0 out of 5 stars You will need to be Punished if you don't read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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I just love the books by Nancy J Parra. She has a wonderful imagination and I can't put her books down when I start them!
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Susan S. Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, lite read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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I chose this book for 2 reasons....1)lite reading for vacation & 2) to give to a friend with a gluten intolerance. I have really enjoyed this tale and am now only going to loan it to my friend because I think my Mom will enjoy it, also.
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Ron Edison
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy ingredients with no harmful byproducts...
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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Cozy mysteries are not my usual cup of tea but the clever title grabbed my attention. Toni is a likeable protagonist with some interesting and realistic quirks. Nice job on establishing the middle-of-nowhere Kansas town and its occupants and equally nice job on building suspense and raising the stakes. The gluten-free theme is woven nicely into the plot and is informative without being preachy. Coincidentally, the week I started this I learned that I'm gluten-sensitive myself so the story had special relevance for me. The recipes in the back are a nice touch. If I hadn't gone gluten-free myself I'd have been suspicious over the characters raving about gluten-free pastries but so far everything I've tried has been exceptionally tasty.
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E. MUSSER
5.0 out of 5 stars Anxious to see how author developes this series
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013
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I am an impatient reader and I had some trouble with getting into the story until I understood that she was developing the characters for us know and understand for future books. Once she really got into the storyline of this book the reading went much faster. I was disappointed in who the murderer was because I really wanted him to be a truly nice guy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Major Issues
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
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I gave this book 3 stars because the story is decent and well written however, some of the characters are completely unlikeable. The main character has anger management issues, she is overly distrustful of men, overly attached to her "BFF" and entirely too opinionated. In addition, her grandmother is truly irritating. I know she is supposed to be quirky, but there is a difference in quirky and irritating. I tried reading the second book, hoping the characters would improve but unfortunately they did not and I did not even finish that one. I really cannot recommend this series.
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