Pumpkin Spice Secrets

Pumpkin Spice Secrets
Author: Hillary Homzie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510730117

Sometimes secrets aren't so sweet... Just as Maddie picks up her pumpkin spice frappe from the coffee shop counter, she spills it all over the cute boy behind her. Talk about mortifying! Luckily, the boy -- Jacob -- is also friendly and easygoing, and soon Maddie is deeply in crush. But before she can tell her best friend Jana about him at lunch the next day, Jana announces her huge new crush -- on Jacob! Maddie doesn't want to cause trouble, so she keeps her feelings hidden. Jana will get over him soon, right? Add major school stress to Maddie's secret, and it's a recipe for disaster. Can she stay true to both her friend and her heart... without it all turning into a sticky mess?

Pumpkin Spice Peril

Pumpkin Spice Peril
Author: Jenn McKinlay
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 045149265X

In the twelfth Cupcake Bakery Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay, the Fairy Tale Cupcake crew follows the clever crumb trail of a killer who's anything but cookie-cutter. Life is all sugar and spice for the Fairy Tale Cupcake bakers--Melanie Cooper is engaged to the delectable Joe DeLaura, Angie Harper and her husband Tate are savoring married life, and the bakery is bustling with happy customers. Until one of their most valued cupcake connoisseurs ends up dead. Local glass artist and cupcake lover Rene Fischer-Klein has always suffered from a wide variety of health issues. In an effort to cheer her up, her doting husband, Peter, brings her a four-pack of her favorite cupcakes every week. But when the police discover that Rene has been poisoned, there's no sugarcoating the fact that the last things she ate were the bakery's signature pumpkin spice cupcakes! With their lives and bakery at stake, it's up to Mel and Angie to find out who poisoned their artist friend and why, before their future is frosted for good.

Dark Rooms

Dark Rooms
Author: Lili Anolik
Publisher: Siddharth Katragadda
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2015-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Murder and glamour set in the ambiguous and claustrophobic world of an exclusive New England prep school"--

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life: A Wish Novel

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life: A Wish Novel
Author: Suzanne Nelson
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338640496

An unexpected turn of events introduces a "latte" trouble in this story of first crushes, friendship, and everyone's favorite fall treat! Nadine and Daniel have been best friends pretty much since birth. While she has her music rehearsals and he has his snowboarding, the two of them always make time to meet up at the Snug Mug, where Daniel works, for their catch-ups over pumpkin spice lattes.But their daily routine is shaken up when a new girl, Kiya, starts at their school. Daniel falls head over heels for Kiya the second he sees her. Which would be fine . . . if Nadine hadn't recently realized she might be falling for Daniel herself. Nadine knows she has to find the courage to tell Daniel how she feels, but what if she's already lost her chance?

Cinnamon Bun Besties

Cinnamon Bun Besties
Author: Stacia Deutsch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510730133

It's bestie vs. bestie… Suki is assigned to run the student council Valentine's Day fundraiser at school with JJ: her former bestie turned worst enemy. He and Suki have been ultra-competitive about everything for years—there's no way they can work together. In fact, they almost immediately resolve to hold competing fundraisers. Meanwhile, Suki longs for a dog, but her parents won't let her get one. Befriending a stray at the park (who she names Cinnamon Bun) leads her to volunteer at the local animal shelter, which becomes her new home away from home. But then the fundraiser gets out of control, and the shelter might close. Suki is determined to save the day, but she can’t do it alone… and will she ever get a dog of her own?

Salted Caramel Dreams

Salted Caramel Dreams
Author: Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510730141

Friendship without drama? Dream on! Jasmine has always been best friends with Kiara. They have a secret handshake, plans to open a joint Etsy shop, and even invented a salted caramel drink together at the local cafe. But when Kiara joins the basketball team, she starts to become distant . . . and then she betrays Jasmine's trust. Jasmine has never felt so alone. Eventually, her mom forces her to join drama club—and it's much more fun than she expected! She starts to make new friends, including a very cute boy. Things are looking up! But just as Jasmine is getting used to her new normal, there's a crisis with the play—and Kiara suddenly reaches out. Can the former friends help each other when they need it most?

Cotton Candy Wishes

Cotton Candy Wishes
Author: Kristina Springer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510739270

Is achieving the social status of your dreams really all that sweet? Taylor wishes she were popular. It's not like she doesn't have any friends, but when she tries to throw a giant cotton candy–themed birthday bash, it ends up a huge flop—no one shows up. So when her dad gets a new job and they have to move, Taylor sees it as an opportunity to reinvent herself. As luck would have it, in the first week of her new school, she's partnered on a project with the queen bee of seventh grade herself, Elle. Soon, she's one of the popular crowd. She's even on her way to a date with the cutest boy in school! All her dreams are coming true! But Taylor starts to learn that being with the in-crowd involves a lot of gossip and backstabbing—and she realizes that her favorite part of the day is actually hanging out with Colin, her nerdy math partner. However, Elle is not a fan of Colin—and ultimately, Taylor has to choose between them. Will she risk alienating Colin and his friends to maintain the social status she always wished for?

Apple Pie Promises

Apple Pie Promises
Author: Hillary Homzie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510739246

Lily has lived with her mom since her parents got divorced several years ago, and her dad has recently remarried to a woman with a daughter her age named Hannah. But now, Lily's mom has gotten a once-in-a-lifetime work opportunity in Africa and she'll be gone for a year, so Lily is moving in with her dad—and new stepmom and new stepsister. It'll be as easy as apple pie, right? Wrong. Lily promises her dad that she'll try to get along with everyone, but she is not happy about it. Her stepmom is nice, but she's no replacement for her real mom, and Lily feels like she barely gets any one-on-one time with her dad anymore. The real problem, though, is Hannah. What starts out as tension between the new stepsisters becomes a full-on war, both at home and at school. Harmless pranks turn into total sabotage. Can Lily survive the year—or is her family fractured beyond repair?

Secrets in the Stacks

Secrets in the Stacks
Author: Lynn Cahoon
Publisher: Lyrical Underground
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2022-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1516111168

After an ominous Tarot reading, Sedona bookstore owner Rarity Cole must find a killer to keep her friend safe from harm--even if the cards are stacked against her . . . Following her recovery from breast cancer, Rarity has embraced a life of healing and service in her Sedona, Arizona, community. She welcomes the opportunity to participate in the annual summer healing fair with her fittingly named new-age bookstore, The Next Chapter. The members of the Tuesday Night Survivors' Book Club are also volunteering, maintaining a cooling station for overheated festivalgoers, and hosting a Tarot card reader for entertainment. But one member, Darby, is anything but entertained when the Tarot reader pulls a Death card. With a mammogram coming up, she's freaked out and goes home--only to walk into a crime scene where someone near and dear to her has been murdered. Despite the objections of Detective Drew Anderson, Rarity is determined to help her friend and protect her from being the killer's next victim . . .

Cabernet Swirl Secrets (A Molly Sweetwater Cozy Mystery—Book Three)

Cabernet Swirl Secrets (A Molly Sweetwater Cozy Mystery—Book Three)
Author: Sophie Love
Publisher: Sophie Love
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2024-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

“This was an absolutely magical book. It was so hard to put down I often read far into the night instead of sleeping….My husband will be reading it also.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CABERNET SWIRL SECRETS: A MOLLY SWEETWATER COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #3) is the third book in a delightful new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, whose books have received over 5,000 five-star reviews! The series begins with CARAMEL CONSPIRACY (BOOK #1). In a Victorian seaside town, taffy shop owner Molly Sweetwater experiments with unique taffy flavors—until her renowned sweets put her in the vicinity of a mysterious death, and force her to clear her name and unravel a mystery. When a local winery owner is found dead during a posh festival, Molly Sweetwater must put her taffy-making skills on hold to solve a vintage murder. Can she and her charming new beau, Detective Jack Hawthorne, uncork the truth behind these sour grapes? The Molly Sweetwater series is a charming cozy mystery that whisks you away to a quaint seaside town, casts a spell with its enchanting atmosphere, and entices with flavorful surprises. Overflowing with twists and featuring a captivating mystery, each book is sure to keep you reading well into the night. Future books in the series are also available! “Loved this book! You really feel like you’re in the story. Can’t wait to read more.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding For Now And Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fun read! I couldn't put it down. I bought the series, can't wait to start next book!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding The Ghostly Grounds: Murder and Breakfast) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The book was very well written and kept me interested all the way through. The characters were very believable and the scenes were very real. It was a great read!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Love Like This) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was descriptive, well written and kept me entertained.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding The Witching Place: Murder by Manuscript) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐