The Maple Bakery Murder - The must-read cosy mystery romance you need for autumn 2026!

Welcome back to Cinnamon Falls, the town where the bakes are sweet, the secrets are sticky, and the romance is pumpkin spiced. The Maple Bakery Murder is the third instalment in the must-read Cinnamon Falls series and is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series.

Ginger Mills is the new girl in town.

She’s ready to start afresh in Cinnamon Falls, focus on herself and bake seasonal sweet treats in her beautifully renovated bakery. Although her infuriatingly handsome contractor, Austin, is already proving an unwanted distraction…

When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger’s fresh start goes up in smoke and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin seems to believe in her innocence.

As the connection between them begins to heat up, Ginger and Austin must follow the crumbs and unmask the real killer… before it’s too late.

Tropes:
* Small-town setting
* Grumpy x sunshine
* Amateur sleuth
* Healing each other
* Mysterious past
* Animal companion

Praise for the Cinnamon Falls series… (***** star reader reviews)
‘A comforting read with just the right amount of mystery and romance'
‘It's like a hallmark story with a body’
‘A cosy but addictive read’
‘A delightful cosy small-town story that has the perfect mix of mystery, hint of romance and drama’
‘A cosy mystery and murder back in Cinnamon Falls? Yes please’