Reality TV has come to Santa Sofia. Reality TV often has an element of a train wreck to it. But this time, instead of a train wreck, it is a hit-and-run. While in town filming Best Bakeries in America at Yeast of Eden, a second tragedy befalls a TV crew member. It becomes clear to Ivy that these occurrences are not coincidental. Ivy is not going to let the murderer get away with these heinous crimes and let them tarnish her beloved friend Olaya’s business.

Amidst the mystery is the wonderfully descriptive breadmaking and heartwarming relationships among the main characters that has become a staple of this series.

When a new reality show asks to film at the bakery, Ivy convinces Olaya to go for it. Not to grow their business so much as to highlight all the good Olaya does through her shop. As soon as the crew arrives to start filming, it’s clear there is some animosity between the two cohosts. It’s going to be a long few days of filming.

During a break in filming, the cameraman is injured by what looks like an intentional hit and run, Ivy becomes curious as to who hurt the kind man and why. When one is the cohosts is murdered, Ivy can only believe they are connected and puts on her amateur sleuthing hat to figure out who did this and why. Ivy has to knead the clues and see what rises to identify the killer.

A great series that gets better with each and every new book that is released. This is definitely a series to add to your summer reading list...and be sure to try the bread recipes!