Meet Ruthie Mast, the feisty and determined baker at the heart of The Amish Bakery, known for her bossy demeanor, which has kept suitors at bay—until now.
Ruthie’s world has turned upside down when her prized recipe box vanishes, threatening her bakery’s reputation and livelihood. The theft is just one in a series of unsettling crimes rippling through the tranquil town of Willow Springs, striking businesses and unsettling the tight-knit members of the New Order Fellowship Church.
With the arrival of Isaiah King, the quirky newcomer with ADHD tendencies and a fondness for chatter, Ruthie finds herself reluctantly drawn into an unexpected partnership to solve the mystery and restore harmony to Willow Springs. As they delve into their investigation, sparks fly between Ruthie’s no-nonsense approach and Isaiah’s social naivety, creating a dynamic that is as entertaining as it is endearing.
As they unravel the intricate web of secrets beneath Willow Springs’ idyllic façade, the community is rivetted by increasing tension. The frequent thefts have sown seeds of doubt, raising fears that the culprit could be one of their own or perhaps outside preying on the Amish.
Can they restore order before Willow Springs loses more than just cherished recipes? Join them in this heart-pounding adventure, where every clue counts, and now the secret is safe.
The Amish Baker Caper is the second book in the Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series. If you like secrets, disappearances, plot twists, and sometimes murder, then you'll adore Tracy Fredrychowski's small-town whodunnit Amish romance mysteries.
The Amish Baker Caper by Tracy Fredrychowski is the second book in A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not had the opportunity to read The Amish Book Cellar. Ruthie Mast whips up delectable pastries in her bakery. Her rudeness and bossiness, though, do not endear her to customers or suitors. Isaish King is a newcomer to town, and he has some quirks of his own. He has yet to find a woman who will accept his fidgeting fingers. The characters are developed and realistic. Their stories are ones that many people can relate to. I admit that I did not like Ruthie Mast in the beginning. She is a character that grows on you as you get to know her. The character’s faith is strong. They know that God is there to help through the difficult times and guide them onto the right path.
The mystery was different. There were various clues that need to be
found and followed. Some people resorted
to crime to get their hands on the clues (unfortunately, not everyone learns that
crime doesn’t pay). I searched and unraveled
the clues alongside Ruthie and Isaish which allowed me to deduce what would be
found at the end of the hunt (it suited the story nicely). One of the themes in the story is to not let
bitterness over an incident in the past ruin your future. Bitterness can lead an individual down the
wrong path. I am looking forward to
reading The Amish Widow’s Last Stitch when it comes out in the fall. The Amish Baker Caper is a treasure of a tale
with delectable baked goods, fidgety fingers, a cherished recipe box, curious
crimes, an indomitable baker, and a remarkable treasure.
The Amish Baker Caper is available from Amazon. The first book in A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series is The Amish Book Cellar. The Amish Widow’s Last Stitch will be the third book in A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series and it will be out on September 2. You can find Tracy Fredrychowski's other novels here. Thank you for stopping by today. I will be back tomorrow with The Wagtail Murder Club by Krista Davis. It is the tenth book in A Paws & Claws Mysteries. I am off to speak with another contractor. I am hoping to get one to follow through and give me an estimate. I need the carport completed (and the roof put back onto the one wall of the house) by June 1 and time is ticking away quickly. I have had three men show up from three different companies, take measurements, and talk the talk (one did not show up). I have yet to get an estimate. I have my fingers crossed that this one will follow through. I hope that you have a positive day. Take care and Happy Reading!
The
Avid Reader
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