Welcome to the coziest -- and deadliest -- kitchens in small-town America. From soup showdowns to bread bake-offs, crock-pot suppers to cookie exchanges, firehouse feasts to gumbo galas, these six charming winter communities share one thing in common: someone always ends up on the wrong side of a ladle. Join a delightful cast of amateur sleuths as they trade recipes, compare notes with nosy neighbors, and untangle mysteries that prove every potluck comes with a secret ingredient of danger.

Meet Ivy, a food blogger with a nose for trouble. Nora, a baker who kneads the truth. Hazel, a librarian who checks out more than books. Trudy, a daycare owner piecing together crumbs of evidence. Dana, an EMT rushing to save more than lives. And Saffron, a caterer stirring up justice. Each woman is paired with a loyal four-legged companion -- from a droopy-eared basset hound to a mischievous coonhound -- who helps sniff out clues while providing comic relief and unconditional love. Together with their quirky sidekicks and suspicious neighbors, they navigate small-town secrets, simmering grudges, and culinary catastrophes that would make any home cook lose their appetite.

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• Publication Date: December 16, 2025
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