Books like Forbidden Fruit (A Corinna Chapman Mystery # 5) by Kerry Greenwood
Corinna Chapman owns the bustling bakery Earthly Delights in Melbourne, a city where Christmas falls in midsummer heat. Known for her expert bread-making, Corinna despises the holiday bustle and dreams of air‑conditioned calm.
When a rose‑addicted donkey named Serena wanders into her shop, a dramatic mother with unsettling eyes appears, and a go‑about assistant seeks the perfect glacée cherry recipe, Corinna must juggle the chaos of the holiday crowd while keeping her bakery running smoothly. Brewing beneath the summer sun are deeper secrets: runaways Brigid and Manny, caught in a delicate Romeo‑and‑Juliet‑style romance, are on the verge of being found.
Adding to the intrigue is Corinna’s friend, the fearless witch Meroe, and Daniel, a charming local chef who could be her future partner. As tensions rise, Corinna must navigate culinary challenges, mysterious disappearances, and the complexities of love in a coastal city that refuses to stay still.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Kerry Greenwood
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