Amanda Flower has done it again!!

Bailey King, the owner of a popular Amish candy shop and star of *Bailey’s Amish Sweets* on TV, is eagerly anticipating a perfect Christmas season. She's engaged to Aiden Brody, the newly appointed sheriff, and her candy factory's grand opening is just around the corner. With the help of Margot Rawlings, the community organizer, the town is preparing a Candy Land-themed Christmas celebration, featuring Bailey's special gingerbread men.

However, the festive mood is shattered when Bailey's Amish friend is found dead in what initially seems like an accident just outside the candy factory. Aiden takes charge of the investigation, with Bailey offering her own assistance as they try to unravel the mystery surrounding the tragedy.

I think Amanda Flower’s Amish Sweet Shop Mysteries is one of my all-time favourite cozy mystery series, so it’s no real surprise that I utterly loved this wintery instalment.

I adore the small-town setting of Harvest, Ohio, the quirky cast of characters, and the way Flower puts Bailey in the centre of two very different communities in a way that creates tension and gives the reader a little insight into the Amish way of life from an outsider perspective. Flower’s writing style always feels flawlessly confident and welcoming, so that no matter how long I’ve been away from this world, I’m always able to immediately sink right back into Bailey’s cozy shop, tight-knit town, and myriads of problems!

In GINGERBREAD DANGER, there’s an accident at Bailey’s brand-new candy factory, which might not have been such an accident so-on top of wedding planning, a parental visit, pigsitting, and working with the bossy town organiser on the life-size Christmas Candyland and Nativity events-Bailey now has a close-to-home mystery to investigate and a vulnerable employee to keep an eye on.

I think it says a lot of the way Flower’s has built and writes this series that having read all nine books and its spin-off series, I’m still not bored of the town and its residents, and each book remains fresh and compelling.

The Christmas theming in GINGERBREAD DANGER is a lovely touch, and really makes me want to curl up under a blanket with some sweet treats and hot chocolate. It’s a perfectly warming addition to the series and, I think, one of my favourites. I do recommend reading all the books in the series (in order, if possible), but I think you could still get a lot of enjoyment treating this as a standalone or entry point.

Gingerbread Danger by Amanda Flower returns readers to Holmes County, Ohio where Bailey King has a little too much on her plate. I felt for Bailey. I do not know how she was going to get everything done. Margot Rawlings and Juliet, Aiden’s mother, do not hesitate to ask Bailey to do more tasks or babysit Jethro (that pig gets into more mischief). I like Amanda Flower’s writing style. It is friendly and engaging. I was quickly drawn into this cute Christmas cozy mystery. I like the characters, including the sweet animals. It was great to catch up with Millie, Uriah, and, Millie’s mischievous goats from An Amish Matchmaker Mysteries. The whodunit involves an employee from Bailey’s new factory. Naturally, Bailey is curious about the case since it involved her factory and employee. Someone, though, does not want Bailey sticking her nose into the crime. I enjoyed following Bailey and Jethro as they searched for clues and questioned suspects. I believe Bailey was a tinge happy to have an investigation to keep her away from her mother who is planning an over-the-top wedding for Bailey and Aiden (the one the mother did not get). Gingerbread Danger is the ninth An Amish Candy Shop Mystery, but it can be read as a standalone for new readers (I do recommend reading all the books in this charming series). I was sad when my visit to Holmes County came to an end. Gingerbread Danger is a lively cozy mystery with sweet treats, a pushy parent, a departed employee, a creepy Candyland game piece, an impish pig, tasty taffy, and a cheerful Christmas.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher. It’s Christmas time in Harvest again, this year with a Candy Land theme. Everything is coming together for Bailey. She is finally engaged to Aiden and her candy factory is finally finished and opening. She is even looking forward to getting to spend time with her parents, who decided to visit. All is well until an Amish lad is found dead in front of the factory. Now Bailey finds herself immersed in another mystery trying to juggle watching Jethro the pig, making chocolates, spending time with her parents and solving the mystery.

Dollycas's Thoughts

Harvest Ohio is celebrating Christmas in a big way with a lifesize Candy Land game on the village square right next to the animals in the live nativity scene. Bailey King's candy-making factory is also having its grand opening, which includes tours and treats for visitors. Her parents are coming to town for the holidays too.

The game, the factory, and all the shops are big hits but then one of Bailey's new employees dies outside of the factory in what appears to be a tragic accident. Bailey's fiancé and recently appointed county sheriff Aiden Brody, is investigating to find out what happened. Of course, Bailey is doing a little investigating too. The young Amish man was mixed up in some terrible things but that doesn't stop Bailey from working to get him justice.

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In this 9th Amish Candy Shop Mystery Bailey is busier than ever now that her candy-making factory is open so planning her wedding to Aidan is the last thing on her mind. But then her parents come to town and her mother and Aiden's mother double down on getting a date set and the nuptials done as quickly as possible. Bailey also spends a lot of time taking care of her future mother-in-law's pig, Jethro. Margot Rawlings, the local community organizer, expects Bailey to be at her beck and call for anything she needs as well. Again Bailey has the patience of a saint and does her best to handle everything thrown at her. The woman needs to learn to say "No!" but she has too big of a heart for that. All the characters Ms. Flower has created for this series are so well-developed but still have room to grow. I feel I could make myself right at home in Harvest because I know all the prominent Amish and Englishers well and my way around the town.

Ms. Flower introduces another Amish family and a wedding planner in this story. Cleverly crafted and well-described, they were easy to add to the Harvest landscape. Swissmen Candyworks was described perfectly too, inside and out, as was the Candy Land game on the town square.

The mysteries put forth in this book are complicated. In addition, to the death, now a confirmed murder, someone is robbing local businesses. Could these crimes be connected? Bailey needs to know what happened to her employee but someone isn't happy about her sleuthing. Aiden wants her to leave everything to him and his deputies but we all know that isn't going to happen. It is always fun to tag along with Bailey, usually accompanied by Jethro, as they follow the clues and talk to suspects. The showdown was very entertaining as I thought I had it all figured out but the conclusion was as complex as the mysteries themselves.

Gingerbread Danger is a charming whodunit full of sweet treats and genuine characters joined by a dastardly few. I loved the Candy Land tie-in. What a fun way to ring in the holiday! The entire Amish Candy Shop Mystery Series is excellent and I highly recommend them all.

Bailey King is the manager of a candy store and has a candy making tv show. Christmas is in the air and there’s a Candyland live game in the square across from Bailey’s store. This is a small town with a lot of Amish ties. Bailey is not Amish but her grandmother is. Margot is running the activities and has ordered a young man to put a Candyland player on the roof of Bailey’s shop. The roof is icy and when he removes the player, he either falls or is pushed to his death. Bailey and her fiancé Aiden are attempting to solve this accident/murder. This is my first book in this series to read. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the small town. The Candyland game sounds like a lot of fun. I definitely recommend reading this book.

There is something so comforting about visiting Harvest and, when you add in the Christmas setting, it’s idyllic - well, except for the murder. I learn a little more about the Amish every time I read these and I feel so welcome within the community of Harvest as a whole. As usual, while the setting is artfully described, the mystery is front and center in these novels, and I was enjoying following along as Bailey and Aiden juggled investigation, visiting guests, and wedding planning to find the guilty party. While I love Jethro, I am tiring of the constant need for babysitting and focus on Juliet foisting him on Bailey every time. Otherwise, this is a great addition to the series and I look forward to the next.

4.5 Stars
Another wonderful addition to one of the best cozy mystery series around. The Amish Candy Shop series includes plenty of Amish culture for readers not familiar with the customs and loads of candy making for those cozy fans who are also foodies (recipe at the end too). This latest novel can be read as a stand-alone, but it's so good, why not read them all? The writing and fast-paced flow are consistent throughout. The characters are likeable and the Harvest town is enchanting. The community written within this series is why I keep coming back for more. Looking forward to the next one. A great choice for the upcoming Winter and holiday season.

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Amanda Flower is my new favorite author! This is number 9 in a series that is great fun to read. This was the first of the series I read, and have now went and purchased books 1-8 and I'm reading them now. Bailey is an "Englischer" who owns a candy factory in an Amish town. She has her grandma nearby and her parents are in town for a visit. The town is having a great Christmas event where Bailey's candy factory provides the treats for a real life game of CandyLand. It is a fun but murderous adventure that I enjoyed reading so much. It put me in the mood for the holidays! I am anctiously awaiting book 10 since I am currenlty devouring the other books in the series after reading this one through Netgalley. I highly recommend Gingerbread Danger and can't wait to make the included Gingerbread fudge recipe!!

Gingerbread Danger is the latest in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series by Amanda Flower. Once again Bailey stumbles across another dead body and she can’t help but try to figure out what happened and by whom. While Bailey is trying to get to the bottom of things she draws some unwanted attention and ends up in danger herself. Will Bailey survive this latest situation? Read Gingerbread Danger to find out.
I loved getting to visit with Bailey, Aiden, and the rest of the Harvest gang. This series is full of memorable characters both of the human and furry kind that will steal your heart, especially Jethro the pig. I can’t wait to read what happens next for all of them.

THis is one of my favorite series. I have read them all and more than once. Bailey is back and her factory is finally running. Even though she is spreading herself pretty thin, she is still babysitting a pig and being run ragged by Margot.

This one was not my favorite. The teenager murder was a bit much and the other characters seemed very mean.

And why is Bailey such a wimp all of a sudden? Saying yes to everything and being bullied into things? It did not make for a pleasant experience.

NetGalley/ Kensington October 22, 2024

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. The Amish Candy Shop series is one of my favorite series and this was another good one. Bailey is a sucker for Jethro the pig, even though she does try to dissuade Juliet from leaving Jethro with her. This one was a fun read with excitement on the as a giant version of Candy Land is being played on the square and Bailey is in the thick of it with another murder to solve.

I always enjoy reading any book by Amanda Flower. This is the latest book in the Amish candy series. This had everything I love. Bailey is my favorite protagonist. Is there any pig cuter than Jethro? I don't think so. He makes me want to have a pet pig. The mystery is always so well done. I did not suspect the killer at all. I liked that we saw more of Bailey's parents in this book. Also the setting is beautiful. I don't think anything could be better than Harvest at Christmastime.

This is an Amish Cozy Mystery, and this is the ninth book in An Amish Candy Shop Mystery series. I have read most of the other books in this series before picking up this book, but I really do not think you need to read this series in order. I really love the characters in this series. I also was pulled into the mystery in this series. There was a lot of family drama going on in this book too, and the drama kept me wanting to keep reading. I really enjoyed reading this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

I continue to enjoy this series from Amanda Flower, although, I really would like to see Bailey be able to stand up for herself a bit more. She can help solve murders but can't say no to those around her when she is already overwhelmed. If you haven't read the previous books in this series, you will still be able to understand what is going on and who all of the characters are without any problems.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the ARC.

That little pig Jethro was once again the star of the show as he started off the book having gotten into something already, lol. He just cracks me up but by now, I'm pretty sure Bailey loves that little stinker as much as she loves her rabbit, Puff. He was definitely a little stinker at the end but it caused a perp to get caught so in a way, Jethro was a hero.

It was so cool that Bailey was finally realizing her dream of the candy factory coming true, but with a murder to solve it kinda took a back seat at times. That showdown and what followed was a real comedy of errors but the killer was caught and the solution to the robberies was found too. Can't wait for the next book which I hope is gonna have a wedding in it with a certain pig as ring bearer! 😉

I love being in Harvest, Ohio with Bailey and Jethro. It's Christmas and Margot is in charge of the Candyland experience in the town square. Bailey's parents are in town for the holidays. Bailey's mom is pressuring her to plan the wedding and hires a wedding planner. When one of the workers from Bailey's candy factory falls off the roof and dies. Bailey investigates.

I love this series and love following the clues with Bailey. The writing is fantastic and hooks you right away. I can't wait to see what happens next in the series.

In Gingerbread Danger, Bailey is a co-owner, with her Amish grandmother, of the Swissmen Sweets candy shop in rural Harvest, Ohio. She has also recently opened Swissmen Candyworks, a factory producing the same tasty treats in bulk. The busy holiday season is just beginning when one of the factory’s Amish employees, Zeph, falls from its roof to his death. Was it simply an icy roof mishap or is something more sinister going on? Bailey must investigate with her Sheriff fiancé, Aiden, all while babysitting the famously troublemaking, but so dang cute, pig, Jethro.

It is always a pleasure visiting Harvest when their Christmas decorations and events are in full swing. This year pushy town PR person, Margot, has created a life sized Candyland game on the village square liberally peppered with Swissmen Sweets candies. Bailey’s grandmother has even created a new treat, Gingerbread Fudge, for the occasion. Even better the recipe is included within the book too.

The mysteries are a bit of a challenge in this cozy mystery too. Along with Zeph’s fall, Bailey and Aiden also have to determine who is robbing local merchants. Are the events related? In the meantime, will Bailey’s visiting mother plan Aiden and Bailey’s marriage ceremony without any input from them?

With the perfect mix of mystery solving and holiday cheer, Gingerbread Danger is the perfect book for these cool fall evenings. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for providing me with an advanced review copy.

Another solid entry in the Amish Candy shop series! Christmas in Harvest! Bailey’s candy factory is finally going to open. And of course, there is a murder to sully things. I always look forward to these books, and the holiday atmosphere and big changes in town add to the fun. Perfect read for the winter!

This is book 9 in the Amish Candy Shop Mystery series and while I haven’t read them all I have read a bunch of them. This series and its sister series are some of my favorites in cozy mysteries and this one did not change that. I love Bailey although I need her to start getting a backbone (I guess she starts in this one, but I want a quicker curve to it). I liked the twists this mystery took and while I had most of the pieces I didn’t know how they all fit together. Bailey’s new candy factory is up and running just in time for a town square giant game of Candyland. But when one of Bailey’s employees falls off the roof the season is a lot less jolly, especially when the sheriff’s department declares it suspicious. To make things more complicated Bailey’s parents are in town and her mother isn’t taking no for answer with the wedding planning. You could read and understand this one without reading the others, but the relationships do develop so I recommend reading them in order. This one is particularly well suited for the winter months, but a fun read anytime.