This was a strong ninth book in the Deputy Donut Mystery series, it had that element that I was looking for. The plot had that element that worked with the previous entries. The characters had that spark that I was hoping for and enjoyed the way Ginger Bolton wrote this. It left me wanting to read more in this series and glad it worked overall.

#BlametheBeignets #NetGalley is another exciting addition to this series. I like the characters and the way they all interact with each other.
I'm looking forward to the next book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read and advanced copy of the book.

Thank you, NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and Ginger Bolton for this ARC.

I enjoy this series and was excited to see a new one and it includes a baby shower. Emily is busy planning Samantha's baby shower and solving a murder. There wasn't much about the baby shower or her friends, just enough for us to get an update on what is going on with them. I am enjoying Emily's marriage. I feel like it is a different side of her that we are getting to know. This book also focused on Emily's assistant, Olivia and her assistant's sister, Hannah. It was fun reading about their relationship.. And yes, they are somewhat involved in the murder mystery.

As for the murder, it was interesting and I had my suspicions, I was right. I still enjoyed reading the mystery but I really enjoy reading about the characters. I feel like we get to know them more and more with each new book. The mystery is somewhat secondary for me.

This is the cozy mystery I was looking for. The title and cover drew me into the book and the story was cute. I enjoyed it a lot and wish there was another one.

Blame the Beignets by Ginger Bolton is a wonderful cozy mystery that is the 9th book in the Deputy Donut Mystery series.

I really like this series as a whole. I have followed the progression from just meeting everyone in the quaint town of Fallingbrook, Wisconsin (which by the way for a small town has a high rate of murder…) and our MC, Emily, to seeing the marriages and relationships grow and expand.

This was a very nice addition to this delightful series. An interesting murder/mystery involving a few of the secondary characters that we usually don’t get as much of, and that combination made for a great book.

I am definitely looking forward to the future books in this series.

4.5/5 stars

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Another good book in the series that I would recommend. Another murder mystery that Emily must figure out There is a good twist to the mystery.

The latest book in the series is a delight.
The characters are continually interesting and the whodunit was well paced.
I look forward to reading further books in the series.

It seems like everyone in the town of Fallingbrook, Wisconsin are enjoying the beignets that Emily Westhill is making in the Deputy Donut Cafe, named after her cat, Deputy. Crumbs left behind near a crime scene may even be a clue to the suspicious death.There are quite a few suspects and Emily is helping her husband, Detective Brent Fyne, get information that could help solve the case. Emily is hoping that evidence doesn't point to her assistant's younger sister Hannah who has been helping out at the cafe. The case is more complicated than it seems but the ending is satisfying. Emily and Brent make a wonderful couple and their sweet relationship is a highlight of the books that I've read in this series. For those who are interested, there are a few great-sounding recipes at the end of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Books, and Kensington Cozies for providing a review copy of this ebook. My review is voluntary and unbiased.

This series is my happy place and spending this book with Emily and her friends was just a balm for me. Even though we did not see as much of Misty and Samantha in this one (understandably) I still enjoyed this cozy town and appreciated the focus on a newer setting of the cabin and the lake/trails. This was a lovely autumnal read that made me want to get outside in the last of our fall weather here as well. I am happy to see Emily and Brent as snuggly newlyweds (one of my gripes in the past was not enough cute interactions with them and this was wonderful). Deb of course stole the show (a cat in an adorable tiny lifevest one a kayak?!) I was shocked by the reveals and love ho everything wrapped up.

I already cannot wait for more!