This book was much better than the second one. In this one the town is getting ready for an Art Car Festival. Ivy's brother has been entering for years and always comes in second place to someone who cheats and steals his ideas. When he is found dead inside his own car and Ivy's brother is the prime suspect she sets out to clear his name. The mystery was good with plenty of suspects and twists and turns. I was able to figure out the killer. Enjoy

Another fun, fast read from Winnie Archer! I love revisiting the bread shop Yeast of Eden and the California town of Santa Sofia. Our amateur sleuth's brother is in the hot seat, as his archrival is found dead in a very disturbing art car. There's no help from the police this time, so Ivy Culpepper and friends are on their own to save her brother and find the real killer.

Food based cozies are literally my jam. I loooove when they're set in a bakery and The Walking Bread is no exception to my favorite kind of cozies!

This is the third in the series and I do plan to go back and read the first two because this was so good. I adore Ivy! However, I have one complaint- it left me HUNGRY! I could SMELL the bread through my book. yum!

The Walking Bread is the third installment of A Bread Shop Mystery Series. I do recommend that you read the first book in this series if you haven't already. It sets the series up and gives a good base for the rest of the books. The protagonist is Ivy Culpepper, a thirty-something year old woman who has returned home to Santa Sofia after the death of her mother. She is there to support her father and brother Billy. She is a freelance photographer and began working at Yeast of Eden, a bakery where she is working as an apprentice breadbaker. In this Yeast of Eden is catering the local arts and cars festival. Once again, Ivy's brother has entered with the hope to finally beat Max Litman, the man who wins every year. This year is different, as Max never gets to compete. He is found dead in his own art car. Of course, Billy is the main suspect due to the competition and finding an item of his in the car. Ivy hopes to find the real murderer before her brother takes the rap.

I enjoy this series and the many different characters. Ivy is best friends with police detective, Emmaline, and she is also Billy's girlfriend, so is pulled off the case. This might cause problems for Ivy's sleuthing, but she is a smart cookie and has lots of help. I love the character of Penelope (Penny) Brandford. She is a retired high school teacher and is full of surprises. She is Watson to Ivy's Holmes. She also gets help from her boyfriend Miquel and her adopted aunts from Yeast of Eden to find clues and investigate. It turns out there are a lot of people that had issues with Max, so there are a lot of suspects. I did not figure out the culprit until just before the reveal, but looking back, there were plenty of clues and hints along the way. I continue to enjoy the friendship of the ladies at Yeast of Eden and the close bond that Ivy and Olaya have developed. I definitely recommend this book and series to cozy mystery lovers.

A good book. Well written with great characters and a good plot. The storyline flows and the mystery is enjoyable. I highly recommend.,

This is book 3 in the A Bread Shop Mystery series. I had not read the prior two books, but that was okay. I probably would have had a bit more understanding had I read those books. The author recapped the characters and main story line., but I would have liked a bit more. Set in Santa Sofia California, our protagonist, Ivy Culpepper is a photographer for the upcoming Art Car Show and Ball. She is also a baker at Yeast of Eden, cool name huh? When a murder happens, Ivy's brother, Billy, is the prime suspect. Being his sister, she is not going to let Billy be punished for a crime he did not do. I have this book a 3.5 star review rounded to 4.

This was a fun, cute cozy mystery! I love the theme throughout, and I will definitely be continuing with the series.

I enjoyed this well written mystery. I liked the characters, once you start you won't want to put it down. I recommend this book to others you will enjoy it.

Ivy Culpepper's brother Billy has been entering a car in the Art Car Parade for several years but been coming in 2nd repeatedly because of design espionage. But this year Billy has guarded his design and thinks he can win. Chances seem pretty good until the frequent winner is found murdered in his entry and, of course, Billy shoots to the top of the suspect list. Ivy has to clear her brother of suspicion or his business will fail.

The descriptions of the cars entered in this event are only surpassed by the descriptions of the aromas from the bakery. The characters are developing and I look forward to the next visit to Yeast of Eden.

This is the third book in the Bread Shop Mystery series and it's a fun cozy book. Ivy Culpepper works in a bakery, and it's time for the spring event in her small town. There's a car show, and her brother Billy always enters an elaborately themed art car. He's lost every year though because another competitor seems to get the jump on his ideas. When the other guy is found dead, Billy is the obvious suspect. Ivy has to get involved to clear her brother's name.

I like the setting and the characters in this series. I don't think you could read this as a stand-alone book, but I recommend this and the other books in the series.

Thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy Ivy and her team of bread making buddies. In this novel they must clear her brother who is being framed for the murder of his car show rival. Unfortunately being his fiancee Emmaline is ordered to stay away from the case so she puts her trust in Ivy to solve the mystery.

Overall the book is a light and easy read. However I would prefer a little more depth. I don't feel as if I know much about Ivy other than her relationship with Miguel and her love of the ladies at the breadshop, I really hoped to see more of her friendship with Emmaline especially since she will be her sister-in-law soon. I also would like to discover more about this newfound photography business Ivy has been trying to start.

This is a well written story. The characters are likable and the suspects are many. The mystery is well developed and I read it quickly. Make sure you eat before starting to read because you wont want to stop reading even for a snack.

I have a piece of advice for anyone thinking of reading this, or any of the books in this series by Winnie Archer. Don't read these books if you are hungry. The descriptions of the food, especially the bread products will make you head for the kitchen and you will be disappointed.

Now that you are sufficiently warned, let me tell you about the book. This is the third in the series and I have read each one. Each book is as good as the last and Ms. Archer builds on the characters but doesn't leave the reader behind if they have missed a book.

Ivy is the mystery solver/amateur detective who has moved back to her hometown after the sudden death of her mother. Mrs. Brandford, her octogenarian neighbor, is Ivy's partner in detecting, Billy is her brother, Emmaline is her best friend, a sheriff's deputy, and Billy's girlfriend, Olaya, bread baker, teacher, and bread store owner, and Miguel is Ivy's high school boyfriend and newly rediscovered love interest.

In The Walking Bread the town is getting ready for their annual festival and Art Car Show. When Ivy goes to photograph the cars, she discovers a dead body in one of the cars with damaging evidence leading to her brother as the murderer. As Ivy sets out to solve the murder and remove the shadow of doubt from her brother, we meet and clear or suspect several new characters.

As always with this author, she keeps you guessing until the very end. A completely satisfying mystery and ending.

The Walking Bread by Winnie Archer is the third installment in A Bread Shop Mystery series. Ivy Culpepper lives in Santa Sofia, California which is busy preparing for the Art Car Show and Ball. Contestants spend months decorating their cars for the contest and parade. Ivy is the photographer for the event and has been busy uploading photos to the website. Ivy’s brother, Billy has not participated in a few years because he continually lost to the deceptive Max Litman. Billy has created a car to honor their mother who passed away recently. He is sure his beautiful Through the Looking Glass car will take the grand prize. Ivy is photographing the cars and is shocked by Max Litman’s creation. What Ivy thought was a prop, turns out to be Max. With the rivalry between Max and Billy well known, Billy zooms to the top of the suspect list. With Deputy Sheriff Emmaline Davis sidelined by Sheriff Lane, it is up to Ivy to find out who wants Billy to take the fall for Max’s death. Ivy, with the help of her trusty sidekick, Penelope Branford, must sift through the potential suspects, the clues, and the gossip to identify the killer.

The Walking Bread is not a standalone story. You need to read Kneaded to Death before embarking on the newest book in A Bread Shop Mystery series. I found The Walking Bread easy to read courtesy of the writers’ style of writing. The pace varies throughout the book. I am happy to see Ivy happy living in Santa Sofia. She has a cozy home, family and good friends. I wish the author had taken the time to explain her job in The Walking Bread. We know she is a photographer and taking photos of the event for the city. Does she have her own business? It is not explained in this book. I found the concept of art cars fascinating. What a unique idea. The entrants take old cars and turn them into art pieces. Billy’s car sounded magical with it’s Through the Looking Glass theme. The description allowed me to imagine what the piece looked like. Max Litman is one of those characters that readers will love to hate. Immediately I could tell that he would soon be found dead and he was in a dramatic fashion. The account of his car will have you cringing (perfect for Halloween). Billy (of course) is the prime suspect so Ivy steps up to find the guilty party. Her helper is Penelope Branford who enjoys the investigations. Not many people liked the victim (shocker), and Ivy must wade through the various suspects to determine who would want him dead. The mystery can easily be solved before the solution is revealed. I felt the resolution was incomplete. There is supposition instead of facts. There are many cozy moments as Ivy spends time with her family, bakes bread with Olaya Solis, and enjoys romantic moments with Miguel Baptista. There are some tender and sad moments as the Culpepper family mourns the loss of their matriarch and share their favorite memories. I would like the books in this series to have more depth and character development. I am giving The Walking Bread 3 out of 5 stars. The Walking Bread is a good choice for those readers who prefer airy cozy mysteries.

Santa Sofia's annual art car show highlights creativity, but Ivy Culpepper's brother, Billy, always placed second to his arch rival, Max Litman. This year, they hope, will be his year. But fate intervenes when Max's zombie car entry has a body inside, and Billy is under suspicion. Ivy has find a way to prove her brother's innocence. While this is the 3rd In the bread shop series, I was able to pick up any needed backstory and just enjoy the story. From the first page, I knew I was going to enjoy this book. I'll be back to read more about Ivy and her family and friends.

Ivy is an apprentice baker and is trying to start a photography business. Shes the official photographer of the local art car show, where her Brother Billy comes second every year.

Max Litman wins every year not necessarily fairly and he's found murdered in his car. Billy is the prime suspect in the murder and Ivy is determined to prove he's innocent and find the real killer.

The characters are likeable and the plot moves along well with an unpopular victim and plenty of suspects.

The third book in the Bread Shop Mystery series by Winnie Archer is The Walking Bread. Ivy is the official photographer for her town's art car show. When she finds the body of her brother's rival artist, her brother becomes the main suspect. Ivy must investigate to find the true killer and clear her brother's name. The characters in this series are strong, and the mystery kept me guessing until the end. This is a strong addition to the series.

Dollycas’s Thoughts

Spring in Santa Sofia, California, means it is time for the annual Art Car Parade and Ball. Ivy Culpepper is very familiar with the event, her brother Billy has come in second for years, always losing to Max Litman. This year should be different. Billy has a fantastic idea inspired by his mother that has passed away. Ivy is amazed by the work of car art he has created. The cars are all being moved to the pre-event site and Ivy notices a very creepy car. Her pug, Agatha, really has an issue with the car, actually barring teeth. When Ivy examines it closer the thing she thought was a prop turns out to be a man. A very dead man. Max Litman is dead and a huge piece of evidence points right at Billy. Her best friend Deputy Sheriff Emmaline Davis has been sidelined because of her relationship with Billy, so the chief is taking charge. Ivy knows she is going to have to work hard and find the real killer because he thinks the case is open and shut and Billy is his man.

This art car thing is brand new to me. I have been to many car shows but never an art car show and the whole thing drew me into this story. I was fascinated by the author’s detailed descriptions of the cars. What a creative event.

Ivy Culpepper works at Yeast of Eden as an apprentice baker, but she trying to get her photography business off the ground. She was at the event to take pictures but Yeast of Eden is also one of the caters for the event so sleuthing out the real killer should be easy . . . NOT! The suspect pool is wide open and there is not a lot of clear evidence. With a little help from her friends and her pug, Ivy starts to piece things together and I was right there with her. Again the author’s vivid descriptions painted a vivid picture to put readers right on the spot.

Ms. Archer has created characters with depth. They are likable and relatable. They have grown in each story with a nice progression. I was taken by Billy’s tribute to his mother’s love of reading. It warmed by heart the way she passed the love on to her children.

The story was very well-plotted and entertaining. It was perfectly paced and held my attention the whole way. I love the creative title and the way it tied into the story.

This story stands on it own but reading the series from the start will make it more enjoyable.

I liked the story and how it involved Ivy's family more. It also showed some character growth on Ivy's part, but could have used more meaningful interaction with her family members as well. there was more interaction with her brother and father than the other books, but it was very superficial.

The author did a good job of making the victim worthy of betting offed and there were several possible suspects. Most of the usual secondary characters got a brief nod in this one.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. This is the first book I have read by this author and I am looking forward to reading other books by her.