Oh Say Can You Fudge

Welcome to idyllic Mackinac island, known for its natural beauty, slower pace, and delicious fudge. The annual Mackinac Fourth of July celebration draws Fudgies (tourists) from far and wide to watch fireworks and eat fudge.

As part of the celebration committee, Allie McMurphy is in charge of coordinating the fireworks display. Eager to impress, she hires Rodney Rivers, a well respected pyrotech to create the displays. Just days before the event, Rodney calls, leaving messages indicating that the fireworks have been tampered with. When she arrives at the warehouse, Allie discovers what appears to be Rodney's body covered in fireworks. Minutes later, the warehouse explodes.

Was the explosion set in order to cover up the murder, or did Rodney catch an arsonist in the act? Who is behind the ever escalating fires being set on the island threatening lives and damaging property? Allie has a tough job ahead of her finding new fireworks and a pyrotech for the celebration, but if she doesn't uncover the truth fast she may lose a lot more than her position on the celebration committee.

This entertaining cozy mystery combines a picturesque setting with mouth-watering descriptions of the fudge making process, not to mention delicious sounding recipes at the beginning of each chapter. As I read, I bookmarked several recipes that I am eager to try. I was also enchanted by Marshmallow (Mal), Allie's bichonpoo whose nose saves the day several times in the book.

While it doesn't have the most complex plot, Oh Say Can You Fudge is a solid, well written cozy with likeable characters and a beautiful setting. The unique fudge recipes are a definite bonus for the reader.

Oh Say Can You Fudge is the third book in Nancy Coco's Candy Coated mystery series featuring fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy and her delightful bichonpoo Mal.

I received a copy of Oh Say Can You Fudge from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

--Crittermom

Allie McMurphy has her hands full running both her hotel and her fudge shop on Mackinac Island. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, she has hired a pyrotechnic expert to be sure her guests have an explosive holiday. When Allie gets a call from her expert saying he suspects someone has been tampering with the fireworks, Allie rushed to the scene, only to find the man dead, shortly before a massive explosion rocks the island. Allie takes this all very personally and sets out (along with dog, Mal) to discover who the killer is. The scenery, the characters are great and the fudge recipes divine, you just have to get by that title! Trust me, it’s worth it

Whoever said this book was like a vacation between the pages of a book was absolutely right. It was wonderful to learn about Mackinac Island and its quaint atmosphere but it was even more fun to read about Allie and her adventures on the island. And as an extra special bonus there are recipes for different varieties of fudge. What more could anyone ask for from a mystery series!

This was delightful! There obviously are plenty more opportunities for stories as we get to know the characters of the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop. I am going to pick up the first in the series to get more background. I have always dreamed of going to Mackinac Island and Oh Say Can You Fudge brought me as close as I might get!