A tantalizing mystery set in Maine with lots of twists and turns.. A lot of characters to keep track of, but a really enjoyable read. Anyone could read this in one sitting. Engaging plot snd the author is a very good storyteller. Lots of humor too. Definitely a very good mystery.

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Did he fall or was he pushed? Was it an accident or murder? Was there a person or a ghost? Who is the arsonist and why? Will Jake and Ellie be OK or will the bakery's finances go bust?
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“ Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin” is the 8th instalment in the "Death By Chocolate" mystery series by Sarah Graves. The Chocolate Moose, where people treat themselves to the most decadent desserts. But the island town also seems to cater to those with bitter dispositions . . .

I enjoy this series set in the village of Eastport, Maine and really like protagonist Jake and her BFF Ellie. Plus I love her family especially Bella. There was lots of excitement this go around with a haunted mansion, celebrity DIY host and a scared teenager…

There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me wanting to find out what will happen next. The book was engaging from start to finish, grabbing your attention from the very start.

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy friends.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers copy from Kensington Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In this next in series a Halloween theme haunted house is the focus . Jake and Ellie are concerned about keeping their business afloat so they sign onto provide treats for a haunted house event. With their wonderful chocolate pumpkin muffins they are looking forward to a fun event, A murder occurs and Jake and Ellie put on their investigative hats to find clues and soon red herrings abound.

I enjoy this foodie based series for the wonderful characters, the enjoyable small town community and the sleuthing . The author has all the perfect cozy elements here for another enjoyable addition to this fun cozy series.

Thank you to Net Galley and to the publisher for the opportunity. My review opinions are my own.

Jake and Ellie are worried about covering expenses in their bakery thru the winter months when they are offered a well paying job that makes entering a haunted house seem worthwhile. Luckily they got 1/2 up front because fires, murders, and more fires make their profits vanish. This sleuthing duo is again in fine form

This was my first in the Death by Chocolate series and I think it had all the makings of a drool-worthy mystery. Chocolate pumpkin muffins and Halloween! When a TV host falls to his death, the two owners of a chocolate shop—Ellie and Jake—must solve the mystery. This story was filled with suspects, red herrings, and cozy, Halloween atmosphere. It was a lot of fun and I definitely would love to read more from this series!!!

#DeathbyChocolatePumpkinMuffin is another fun addition to this series by a favorite author.
Jake and her bestie Ellie are always stumbling over dead bodies, getting involved in the murder investigation, then finding themselves face to face with a killer.
I like all the little details in these books, I'm a fan of the author's previous series featuring Jake and Ellie, and this new spin off series is just as great.
In #DeathbyChocolatePumpkinMuffin, Jake an Ellie find themselves helping a young woman who is a top murder suspect, but untangling the clues may take longer than expected, and time is quickly running out.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.