This is a fun sweet cozy mystery that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone or part of the series. The characters, both human and furbabies, are likable and interesting. However, we do learn a few new surprising tidbits about one of our beloved characters. The mystery is entertaining and funny but is still full of suspense. I was surprised at who the killer was.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way, I have been influenced by anyone.

Marshmallow Malice is the fifth installment in Flower's Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. Reverend Brooks and Juliet Brody are set to tie the knot and what began as a joyous day in Harvest, Ohio suddenly takes a turn for the worse when a boisterous mystery woman interrupts the wedding ceremony insisting that the Reverend is not the man the community thinks he is. The next day Juliet happens upon the mystery woman on the church steps--dead. Who was the tropically-clad mystery woman, how was she connected to the Reverend, and could he have wanted to hide her identity from his new bride?

To confuse matters further, rumours of an illegal moonshine operation and ambitious ex-girlfriend keep Bailey's beau, Aiden, busy while attempting to restore peace to the quiet Amish town.

Quirky and intriguing, Marshmallow Malice introduces new drama while remaining true to the charm of the four previous titles.

This was a humorous, quirky, cozy mystery. Set in a blended Amish and English community it was full of interesting and compelling people, events, and details. I blew through this book as it had a good pace and kept my interest and focus on the pages. Chocolatier Bailey stumbles upon a dead body on the steps of the church and is compelled to investigate due to her ties to the Amish community. Bailey and her best friend work fast to try to put together the pieces before they become the killer’s targets. I loved the detailed descriptions of the sweet treats and the recipe at the end was a fun detail that helped to bring this story to life.

The book starts off with Juliet and Reverend Brook's wedding. Bailey is on double duty as the Maid of Honor and the Wedding Cake Designer. Immediately you get drawn in to a funny situation of a hair debacle for the bride to be. And we all know that is challenging for any bride. Especially when the bride is about to walk down the aisle in an hour.
After the hair fiasco, another drama unfolds at the actual ceremony, a woman in a tropical print sundress barges into the church, causing a scene trying to stop the wedding and calls the groom, a traitor! The bride isn't persuaded and says the wedding must go on! So she and the groom are pronounced husband and wife.

At the wedding reception, Bailey notices Reverend Brook talking to the wedding crasher, but has her hands full at the reception, the bride requested marshmallow frosting on her wedding cake. And of course, the wedding cake becomes a smash hit!

The woman in the tropical print sundress, is found laying on the front steps of the church, dead, the next day. And of course, Bailey finds her.

Let's talk about Bailey. She co-owns an Amish candy shop called Swissmen Sweets with her Grandmama Clara King. She is in a relationship with Aiden, the Sheriff's deputy. She is a workaholic and is about to launch her own cable television show called Bailey's Amish Sweets, which I am sure, we will be reading about in future books.
I have mixed feelings about Bailey. She is not unlikable, but I did not care for her suspicions of certain men. She jumps to conclusions when it concerns certain individuals and certain situations. And some of the things Bailey does and thinks, turn me off. For instant, she wanted to help Leeza (the woman in the tropical print sundress) who was highly intoxicated, from getting into a car with a suspicious male late at night. Leeza denied Bailey's help and even went so far as making fun of Bailey and calling Bailey names. When Leeza is found dead the next day, Bailey feels guilty and is constantly thinking if she would of made Leeza not get in the car with that man she may still be alive.
Bailey also has suspicions about the Groom Reverend Brooks. While Bailey and Aiden question the reverend about Leeza, the reverend responded to one of Bailey's questions with such ferocity that Bailey now thinks the reverend has an “edge”. She starts thinking Juliet might of made a mistake marrying him. I guess Bailey confuses anger and passion.

I liked Juliet and Jethro, her comfort toaster size pig. Even when things go bad, Juliet is always trying to look at the bright side of things and always puts other peoples feelings before her own. She loves Bailey and approves of her for her son Aiden. Bailey states that Juliet is always in her corner. But, Juliet can not say the same thing for Bailey. In fact, Juliet introduces Bailey as Aiden's fiance to her old friend Christine, for a reason and wanted Bailey to play along, but Bailey can only think about herself and how she can discourage Juliet into forcing a wedding on Aiden and her. So of course, Bailey goes all righteous and denies being Aiden's fiance to Christine.

I liked Bailey and Cass BFF relationship. I enjoyed reading both of them going around town together and having each others back.

I think Bailey and Aiden make a great couple. Both being workaholics and understanding about each others careers. They both love one another and each others families.

My favorite character was Jethro the pot belly pig. He made me laugh. Literally out loud.

There are plenty of pets in this series. Jethro the pig, Nutmeg an orange cat and Puff the bunny.

We get background information on all the characters, so starting the series with this book will not be hard to follow along.

We get to learn a bit about Amish culture.

Some scenarios were predictable, and some scenarios I didn't see coming. The twists were a sweet surprise. I do like to have some drama in a book, and this book did not disappoint.

I did not figure out who the killer was.

Overall I give the book 4 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington Books for my advance digital copy. The opinions expressed are truly my own.


Excerpt:

Cass held my hand while I removed my sneakers and put on my heels. Aiden wove around the guests filing into the church to stand next to us. “WOW.”
It wasnt the kind of wow you wanted to hear from your significant other. It was the sort of exclamation someone made when they witness a car crash.
“She looks like a cotton candy machine exploded, doesn't she?” Cass smoothed her wrinkle-free dress. She was slim and sleek in her all-black tank dress and bright red heels. Her black and purple hair was perfectly styled and her eyeliner was on point. Don't tell Cass that you cant wear black to a wedding. Actually, don't tell Cass that you cant wear black anywhere, because that was all she wore.
“Well...” Aiden trailed off as if he was dumbstruck by my appearance. Then he said, “Its the kind of outfit that makes you believe there just might be unicorns out there.”
Cass snorted a laugh.


There wasn't a single person in Harvest who had a mean word to say about Reverend Brook and the same went for Juliet. I couldn't say that about Jethro, people had a lot to say about that little pig. I suppressed a sigh as an usher walked the little bacon bundle over to me on a lavender satin leash.


Quotes:

“So far, I have been compared to a cupcake and a lily pad and now a poppy. Of those three, I will take the poppy. Its the most appealing.” - Bailey King

“My mother gave up so much and did so much for me. I just want her to be happy.” - Aiden Brody

“It would be really bad if a cake killed her. With all the times she risked her life, that would not be the way she would want to go out.” - Cass talking about Bailey.

“No kidding. It gives me another story to tell Jean Pierre when I get back home. I swear, he doesn't believe half the things I tell him about Amish country. Who would? This place is as crazy as New York.” - Cass

With Juliet Brody and Reverend Brook tying the knot in Ohio’s Amish Country’s most anticipated nuptials of the year, Bailey King is determined to do everything in her power to make the event a sweet success. Except midsummer heat waves and outdoor ceremonies don’t mix, and an exasperated Bailey soon finds herself struggling to fulfill bridesmaid duties and keep her stunning marshmallow-frosted wedding cake from becoming a gooey disaster. Then much to everyone’s shock, the entire ceremony crumbles when a guest drops dead, and the cause isn’t sunstroke.

Turns out, the uninvited victim came equipped with lots of dirt on the devout reverend’s hidden past. As Reverend Brook tops the murder suspect list on what should have been the happiest day of his life, Bailey and her sheriff’s deputy boyfriend vow to clear his name. Can the duo boil down a series of baffling clues before Juliet considers her marriage a bad mistake or the killer whips up another deadly surprise?

Once again the author gives us a well written mystery that has lots of clues, plenty of suspects, red herrings, twists, and turns that lead to an action packed conclusion. The characters are well written and well developed, and the way they interact with each other makes them believable and realistic. The author does a nice job of blending the Amish and English worlds together so we get a glimpse of how the two worlds interact with each other.

I laughed out loud when Bailey finds herself in a sticky situation thanks to Jethro and his antics at the wedding reception. I like that Cass is back in town, she's strong, smart, and loyal and always has Bailey's back no matter what. I enjoyed the last few pages of the book that dealt with the premiere of Bailey's cooking show.
The one thing that I did not like was the introductions of a former girlfriend of Aiden's and her pushy mother, who just want to cause trouble for Bailey's relationship with Aiden.

I received an ARC of this book from Kensington Books through NetGalley for my honest review.

uliet Brody and Reverend Simon Brook are getting married at the start of this scrumptious mystery. With a name like MARSHMALLOW MALICE, you can see this one fits right into the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series, which has included titles with licorice and toffee. In this case, the proprietor of the shop, Bailey King, has been particularly asked for a marshmallow-frosted wedding cake.

Harvest, Ohio is warm in midsummer, and Bailey has her work cut out, being maid of honour to her good friend, keeping the cake from melting and protecting it from the interested attentions of Jethro the dappled pot-bellied pig which goes everywhere with the nerve-prone Juliet. Bailey's boyfriend, Sheriff Deputy Aiden Brody, is both Juliet’s son and the groomsman, and everything is almost perfect until a wedding crasher accuses the groom of some misdeed and says he doesn’t deserve happiness. Juliet, creditably, won’t hear any ill of her intended, and the marriage proceeds. The ill-omen remains, and mishaps start to occur. The next morning, this includes a dead person discovered by Bailey on the church steps.

Although the town is in Amish country, Bailey is a New York chocolatier who has come here to run an elderly relative’s shop. Some of the Amish will talk to her and some keep their own counsel. She continues to learn about the quiet community. This time, she learns that some of the Amish drink. They should never drink to excess, but nobody is perfect. Having helped to resolve a few mysteries is a label that sticks, and Bailey gets to know rather more about certain people than she ever wanted.

Amanda Flower keeps coming up with charming, funny, and exciting incidents in the life of her hard-working, creative chocolatier. At the back of this book is a recipe for chocolate marshmallow sticks, so simple that anyone could make it. Between making and selling those, picking strawberries to dip in chocolate, and exploring other industries, Bailey and her friends keep as busy as bees. Enjoy this mystery MARSHMALLOW MALICE which will be best for fans of the series but would read well as a standalone.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Of the various Ohio Amish books by this author, I think the Bailey stories are my favourite. She has an interesting ability to straddle the world of the Amish and the English. She also straddles her relationships both with the people in her community and her world back in NYC. It might be I most enjoy the sweet romance with Brody or the various pets who frequent the stories from the potbellied pig to the ginger cat to the white rabbit. Whatever it is I find myself drawn into her world and enjoy her attempts to balance her insatiable curiosity with the limits imposed on her.
When Brody’s mother, Juliet, mother also to Jethro the pig, marries the minister, one might expect a joyous occasion. It is but it is also fraught with drama as the service is interrupted by a drunken woman who accuses the minister of being a traitor. When the same woman is found dead on the steps of the church the following morning, it opens up a huge can of worms for all concerned with some very deep and sad secrets. As Bailey and company find out more about the murder victim, it is easy to have sympathy for her short life. She made some very bad decisions but they should not have caused her to lose all.
When the final villain is revealed it is clear that even the most innocent amongst us may still have demons. Allowed to fester, those demons can lead to disastrous results. But it does make for an entertaining read.
Five purrs and two paws up.

Title: Marshmallow Malice

Author: Amanda Flower

Series: An Amish Flower Shop Mystery

Chapters: 38 plus epilogue

Pages: 336

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Kensington Publishing company

Marshmallow Malice is the fifth book in the An Amish Candy shop mystery this one to me this was the most emotional book of the series. Bailey doesn’t know where she stands in her relationship as well as the stress of planning a friend’s wedding when she gets involved in yet another murder.

I spent the majority of the book mad at one of the main characters. But it was still a good book and I do look forward to the next book in the series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Another delightful visit to the candy shop. This series continues to entertain. The pig is always a fun part of the story. The mystery kept me guessing.

I absolutely adored the latest installment in the Amish Candy Shop mysteries! Once again, Amanda Flower has excellent writing, a great mystery, and a wonderful cast of characters. Jethro is still my favorite. I've been recommending this series to everyone!

The “An Amish Candy Shop Mystery” series written by Amanda Flower and published by Kensington Books has quickly become one of my favorite cozy series on the market.

The characters are good, down to earth people who work hard, keep busy, and try to be helpful to their fellow man. These are wholesome country folk who want people to be happy, and this makes for some of the most lively and entertaining characters ina series. The setting is in the heart of Amish country, although all places have issues, this one has as few as possible, aside from the occasional murder that is.

Readers will find themselves not just liking the quirky characters, especially Juliet and her pet pig, but loving many of them as if they were a part of their own family. Bailey and her grandmother are as always there to lend a hand when the big wedding day arrives, even members of the Amish community show up to be a part of the festivities. But everyone knew Juliet’s big day couldn’t possibly go off without a hitch or two. It doesn’t take long for things to spiral, and before you know it, murder becomes a guest.

The victim is a magnificent casualty of the past and how communities shape our lives. The suspects are all equally capable and believable. No one is spared this time around, everyone from the small town, even the Amish become suspects. Bailey uncovers the true killer almost unexpectedly, and the unveiling is filled with real-world consequences for everyone involved.

I am happy to recommend the fifth book, Marshmallow Malice, in this tasty confectionery and Amish driven series to readers who love small-town politics, mystery with delightful characters, a torrent of suspects, twists and turns that will keep them guessing, a smattering of mouth-watering treats, and copious amounts of intrigue.

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Dollycas’s Thoughts

Like other fans of this series, I have been looking forward to Reverend Brook and Juliet Brody’s wedding complete with Jethro, the pig as ringbearer, and Bailey King as the maid of honor. Bailey has worked tirelessly to give Juliet the wedding of her dreams. The wedding is going along nicely until a stranger arrives shouting at the reverend. The person is removed and the ceremony continues.

Juliet wanted a cake with marshmallow frosting even though the heat of the day could ruin all her hard work. But it was other forces that be that send the reception into a sticky mess. Even then the party goes on and everyone seems to have fun.

Then the next day, a body is found at the church. The stranger from the wedding has been murdered and we find they are not a stranger after all. They have a connection to the community and to the good Reverend Brook. Will he and Juliet be able to go on their honeymoon? Only if Bailey and Aiden can clear his name and frost the real killer.

I do love this series. The way the community of Harvest comes together to celebrate always warms my heart. There are always a few rotten apples around trying to throw shade but by and large, the town is full of good people. Bailey has really worked her way into many people’s hearts. She loves working with her grandmother in the family sweet shop and she dreams up such wonderful creations. She is smart and independent and people, both Amish and Englisch open up to her making her a huge asset to her deputy boyfriend. This time her friend Cass is visiting Harvest too and is a great sidekick for Bailey. All Ms. Flower’s characters continue to grow in believable ways.

A lot happens within the pages of this book and at times it seemed a bit chaotic but in Amanda Flower’s hands, we see it is all a very well-constructed plot with plenty of theories, twists, secrets, and suspects. She serves up misdirection like a master and had me stymied almost right up to the big reveal. It is so much fun to follow along with these characters.

What I really love about Ms. Flower’s stories is that while giving readers an entertaining mystery she dishes up a high level of humor. Almost from the start, I was laughing out loud as Juliet was getting ready for the wedding, the issues with the cake and Bailey in her bridesmaids dress and so much more. She really knows how to tickle her reader’s funny bones.

Marshmallow Malice is a terrific addition to this series. Unique, charming, and engaging characters along with a first-rate mystery make this story a Perfect Escape.

This is the fifth book in Amanda Flower's An Amish Candy Shop Mystery series and this is another winner. I really enjoy this series with its wonderful characters, a small town setting as well as a local Amish community, and always delicious foods. In this outing, Juliet Brody and Reverend Brook are finally getting married. With most of the town attending the wedding, Bailey the maid of honour in her cupcake dress and Jethro the pig as the ring bearer, a wedding crasher calls the reverend a traitor and tries to stop the wedding. When she ends up dead, left on the steps of the church the next morning, he becomes one of the main suspects.

This is one of my favourite cozy mystery series. Marshmallow Malice has a very well-developed plot with great writing. Of course there is always some humour involved and in this story it is all caused by Jethro the pig. I really like Bailey as the protagonist, she is loving, independent, smart, loyal and hardworking. She works well with her boyfriend Aiden, a town police officer. She also acts as liaison between the police and the Amish community due to her grandmother being Amish. There is some spirituality in the book with Amish beliefs mentioned a few times, but that is it. The mystery is complicated enough to have several suspects and a few red herrings to keep this reader guessing. I was not sure who the culprit was until just before the final takedown scene, which was quite tense. A great addition to the Amish Candy Shop Series.

4.5 stars. Terrific mystery!! I was caught up in the story and never suspected the culprit. I love being surprised like that by a well-crafted and plotted mystery! (Almost as much as I love figuring out the culprit!) Great balance between the mystery and the other ongoing series pieces like Bailey and Aiden's relationship (new wrinkle in the book I didn't love - I'm ready for them to move forward - but it got resolved), Juliet and the Reverend's relationship (interesting wrinkle there), Jethro the pig (I was SO frustrated by his antics at the wedding), and Bailey's family and friends (I am ready for a plot that deals with the pretzel shop next door - grrr).

I am most impressed with the author's ability to weave faith pieces into the story in a way that feels natural. I have read books from Christian publishers that don't pull this off as well as Amanda Flower does in her mainstream novels. Fans of her work and readers of this series should not miss this addition!!

Marshmallow Malice is the fifth book in Amanda Flower’s An Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. This is an easy to read confectionery cozy set in the Ohio Amish country, with well-developed characters and an interesting and entertaining mystery. The story flows smoothly in this well-plotted mystery, and there are plenty of clues and red herrings to sift through. The reveal came as a surprise to me.

Bailey King, who was up for a promotion to head chocolatier, gave up her job as an assistant chocolatier at JP Chocolates in New York City to move to Harvest, Ohio to help her Amish grandmother, Clara King, after her grandfather passed away. Bailey isn’t Amish, but her father, who left the Amish community before she was born, was. As a child, Bailey spent her summers with her grandparents and learned to love chocolates in their Amish candy shop, Swissmen Sweets. It’s finally the day of Juliet Brody and Reverend Simon Brook’s wedding, and as Juliet’s maid of honor, Bailey has to deal with a hair emergency, a fluffy dress that looks like an upsidedown cupcake, and Juliet’s comfort pig, Jethro, who decides to taste the marshmallow frosted wedding cake, with Bailey ending up covered in frosting. By far, the worst thing that happens is when a distraught and inebriated woman interrupts the wedding ceremony, calling the reverend a traitor. Bailey promised Juliet that she would check the church the next morning to make sure everything wedding-related was cleaned up before Reverend Brook’s Sunday morning service, but unfortunately, she finds the woman’s body on the church steps. Since she failed to stop a man she observed forcing the same woman into his car the previous evening, Bailey feels somewhat responsible for the woman’s death. Bailey learns the woman’s name is Leeza and that Reverend Brook, who volunteers at Compassion for Crisis, was counseling her. Bailey and her best friend, Cass, who is visiting from New York, are determined to help Bailey’s boyfriend, Deputy Aiden Brody, figure out the identity of the killer.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

"Marshmallow Malice" continues the story of Bailey as she works with her grandmother to manage the family candy shop in Ohio Amish country. In this installment, Bailey investigates the murder of a woman who mysteriously shows up at a family wedding ceremony. The plot moves along well and will keep readers guessing as to the identity of the killer and the motivation for the crime. The characters are quirky and described very well.

Readers who are familiar with this series will enjoy reconnecting with Jethro the pig, Bailey and her "hot" boyfriend Aiden, and other members of the Amish and Englischer community. For those new to the series, familiarity with the characters and setting are not necessary, as they will quickly learn to know each character and the small town itself. This is a clean read, with no overt violence, adult scenarios, or strong language.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

After her grandfather passed away, Bailey King, a top chocolatier in New York, moved to Harvest, Ohio to help run Swissmen Sweets, the candy shop her Amish grandmother, Clara, owns. She has help from Clara's young cousin Charlotte, and Emily Keim, a young Amish woman that used to work next door.

At present she's the maid of honor in the wedding of Juliet Brody and the Reverend Simon Brook. Bailey's boyfriend and Juliet's son, Aiden, is not only best man, but he's the deputy sheriff. When a drunk woman shows up at the church just before the end of the ceremony, attempting to disrupt it, Aiden has his deputy remove her. But during the reception, Bailey once again notices the reverend speaking with her away from other people. When Bailey has an accident and goes home to change clothes, she sees the woman again being coaxed into a car with a man, but unfortunately, she can't get the license plate.

When the woman is later found murdered on the church steps -- again by Bailey -- she's naturally upset and wonders why this keeps happening. But with her best friend Cass in town for the wedding, and vowing to keep Aiden informed, she's once again on the trail of a killer. As if that weren't enough, she meets a woman and her daughter who both intimate to her that the daughter, Kayla, is going to marry Aiden. Confused, Bailey vows not to confront Aiden about this and instead concentrates on helping Aiden, even if he doesn't want it. But once again, will Bailey be able to corner a killer, or will she finally meet her maker?...

I must say that when I read the first book in the series I wasn't too enthralled with it. But I will also say that each ensuing book has gotten better. The characters have been fleshed out, and some of them have even become endearing -- and no, I'm not talking about Jethro the pig, even though he is kind of cute sometimes -- and they've come to grow on me. I enjoy watching Bailey and Aiden's relationship grow, even as she becomes embroiled in his homicide investigations when she knows she shouldn't. I do like Cass, who shows up often enough; she's a strong woman who knows what she wants and being Bailey's friend, she has her back and even, unfortunately, encourages her in her escapades.

The plot was very good, with few clues to the murderer, but then it hits you almost the same time as Bailey, even though you start putting things together a bit earlier than that. The ending was done well, and it was all believable, right down to the fact that Bailey is finally discovering just how much she loves being in Harvest instead of Manhattan.

A very good book with lovely descriptions of the area around Amish country, and I will definitely continue on with this series. Recommended.

Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower is the 5th An Amish Candy Shop Mystery. While it can be read on its own, I do recommend reading each book in this entertaining series. I like Amanda Flower’s engaging writing style. I was quickly drawn into the story and I did not want to put down my book (a very pushy cat got insistent at dinner time). I laughed often while reading Marshmallow Malice. Jethro is one mischievous pig. Of course, Bailey manages to get herself into some sticky situations. I love the cast of characters in this series. Bailey, Cass, Emily, Charlotte, Aiden, Juliet, Jethro, and even Margot. I like that Bailey is close to her grandmother and has a wonderful group of friends. Aiden and Bailey make a cute couple. There are also some adorable little animals. It is so cute how Nutmeg, the cat at the Swissmen’s Sweets, likes to play with Bailey’s rabbit, Puff. Don’t forget Jethro who can get into trouble faster than you can say chocolate. Harvest, Ohio is a charming small town with a mix of English and Amish shops and residents. There are one or two bad eggs (two people at Esh’s Pretzel Shop spring to mind), but the rest of the people are friendly and welcoming. The mystery was well-crafted. I had a good time playing sleuth alongside Bailey and Cass. There are good clues along with a red herring and misdirection. Bailey had an additional worry in Marshmallow Malice. A woman from Aiden’s past has returned to town and she seems determined to rekindle her relationship with the dashing deputy (and so does her pushy mother). I like how Millie Fisher from An Amish Matchmaker Mystery series attended the wedding. This was a delightful story that I finished much too quickly. Marshmallow Malice is witty cozy mystery with hair hijinks, a playful pig, marshmallow madness, a plethora of polka dots, hot hooch, and partner problems.

The candy shop is in full action preparing for Julliette and the Reverend Brooks' wedding as well as for the 4th of July festival on the square, but things are not as they seem when a young women crashes the wedding and screams at the groom! Another excellent visit with Bailey and the gang wrapped up in an entertaining and intriguing plot. This series weaves very real issues into the plot lines without losing the entertaining and happy feel of the books. In this book alcoholism is at the forefront of the theme, but in a manner that allows the characters to remain the loveable and relatable ones we have grown to love. I absolutely can't wait to see what happens next as things are definitely reaching a crossroads for Bailey and Aiden.

“You’re not going to believe this, but I found another dead body.”—from Marshmallow Malice, the fifth entry in excellent Amish Candy Shop Mystery series.

Bailey is a busy woman. She is the co-owner, with her Amish grandmother, of Swissmen Sweets in rural Harvest, Ohio. Bailey is also the host of Bailey’s Amish Sweets, a cable food show set to premiere in two weeks. But today she has two jobs: maid-of-honor at her boyfriend’s mother’s wedding and cake creator for the wedding. When those two jobs hilariously combine, Bailey thinks things can’t get much worse. She realizes she is wrong when she finds the dead body. Now, Bailey’s new job is to find the murderer—with the reluctant help of her Deputy Sheriff boyfriend, Aiden—before his new stepfather, Reverend Simon, is accused of the crime.

I get happy just hearing that a new book in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery is being released. Bailey, her grandmother, Aiden, his mother Juliet, and even Jethro, the comfort pig, seem like old friends. Their stories are always beautifully absurd and absurdly humorous. Even though their lives are chaotic, you can tell they really love each other.

If you are looking for a great zany cozy mystery with a unique Amish setting, look no further. Marshmallow Malice is a fun 5 star read! It will definitely make your problems feel insignificant—for a few hours at least.

Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.