Heads Will Cinnamon Roll

London Lovett writes some of the best cozy mysteries. Her characters have become my friends and I love this new series as much as all of her other series. I anxiously ahead each new book she writes because I know it’s like a reunion with old friends.

Enjoyable new cozy mystery series.

Scottie Ramone moves back to live with her Nana in Ripple Creek after leaving her fiancé John at the alter a day and a half before the wedding. She’s glad she decided not to marry him but unsure what her future holds now that she’s back in the house she grew up in with the sweet lady who raised her after her parents died. She decides to buy a downtown storefront and open a bakery to utilize her talents whipping up delicious treats. While waiting for a contractor to gut and revitalize the dilapidated old building, Scottie decides to sell baked goods at the town’s weekly farmer’s market. When she goes downtown to buy supplies at the local grocery, she meets her first two new friends, Cade Rafferty, an author who has moved into the old Arthur Gramby mansion he inherited and Esme, the owner of the new book store next to the bakery property. The cinnamon rolls she makes for the first farmer’s market are a hit and she decides to make butterscotch cupcakes and brownies for the next one, while she waits for an appointment with a contractor. Meanwhile, on Cade’s property, first, the three statues of Arthur Gramby have had have had their heads chopped off and then Saul Bonelli, Cade’s handyman was shot in the head and murdered. Scottie, who considers herself an amateur detective, tries to find the murderer. But Ranger Dalton Braddock, her high school crush, warns her to stay out of the investigation. He’s engaged to be married to heiress Crystal Crystal Miramont who Scottie can’t stand. Dalton doesn’t seem to be thrilled with the over the top wedding plans but is going along with them, although he’s glad Scottie is back in town. Meanwhile how will the murder get solved? You’ll have to read this intriguing mystery to find out. And you’ll love it!

Heads Will Cinnamon Roll is so good! I love Scottie. She’s sweet, funny, and has relatable insecurities. The other characters make a fun community. I’m looking forward to the series and where Scottie and the other characters grow from here. The mystery in this book was entertaining and there were enough suspects to keep me guessing.