Connie Archer Knihy

By the Spoonful is Snowflake, Vermont’s most popular soup shop, but owner Lucky Jamieson doesn’t have any time to enjoy her success—she’s too busy trying to keep a lid on false accusations against her loved ones… It’s almost May, and some of the local ladies have organized a pagan celebration in the woods to welcome spring. But the evening goes terribly wrong when one of the attendees winds up dead, apparently poisoned by an herbal concoction prepared by Lucky’s grandfather, Jack. Lucky’s sure her grandfather could not have made such a tragic mistake. But before she can clear him of suspicion, her best friend, Sophie, is diverted from planning her wedding to By the Spoonful chef Sage DuBois when she finds a dead man floating in the creek on her property. Now it’s up to Lucky to get both Sophie and Jack out of hot water before a killer stirs up more trouble… Recipes included!

In this latest mystery, soup shop owner Lucky Jamieson finds herself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. As she navigates the challenges of her culinary business, unexpected twists lead her to uncover hidden secrets and face off against nefarious characters. The story blends culinary delights with suspense, showcasing Lucky's resourcefulness and determination as she seeks to solve the mystery while managing her bustling shop.

Winter is big business in small-town Snowflake, Vermont. Tourists arrive to hit the ski slopes—and what could be more satisfying after a chilly day of carving powder than a steaming bowl of soup? When Lucky Jamieson inherits her parents' soup shop, By the Spoonful, she realizes it's time to take stock of her life. Should she sell her parents' house or move in herself? Does she really want to run a restaurant business? And what about her grandfather Jack, who seems to be showing signs of Alzheimer's? But her life decisions are moved to the back burner after an icy blonde tourist is found frozen to death behind the soup shop. and Lucky is bowled over when her soup chef, Sage DuBois, is led out of the kitchen by the police. As suspicion and speculations snowball, Lucky decides that the only way to save her employee and her business is to find out herself who iced the tourist--and landed her chef in the soup... Recipes included!

Set in the quaint town of Snowflake, Vermont, the story unfolds in August at Lucky Jamieson's By the Spoonful, where chilled soups and salads are served. This charming eatery doubles as a hub for locals to discuss a chilling topic: cold-blooded murder. The juxtaposition of summer delights and dark intrigue creates a unique atmosphere, inviting readers to explore the community's secrets while savoring the flavors of the season.