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Book Details
Crime and Croissants (Cooking Club Murder Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – New Hampshire
Publisher : Tule Publishing
Publication date : September 16, 2026
Print length : 280 pages
Digital
ISBN-13 : 978-1972451434
ASIN : B0GYZY5HWJ
Milly Rosebush thought the hardest part of starting over would be moving into the lakeside home she once owned with her ex-husband. In a small New Hampshire town where everyone knows her history, she’s determined to rebuild her life—with good food, fresh starts, and her best friend by her side.
Then she finds a woman in her upstairs bedroom. Dead.
Worse, a stranger walks in to find Milly holding the murder weapon—and just like that, she’s the prime suspect.
Violent Crime
As gossip spreads faster than a kitchen fire, clearing her name means asking questions no one in Fox Hollow wants answered. Because the deeper Milly digs, the more unsettling the truth becomes.
With the help of her cooking club—a group with sharp opinions and sharper instincts—plus a too-helpful neighbor, Milly finds that every gathering comes with good food… and a side of suspicion.
But in a town built on secrets, getting too close to the truth can be dangerous.
If Milly wants a second chance, she has to catch a killer—before she ends up on the menu.
With lakeside charm, mouthwatering recipes, and a dash of danger, the Cooking Club Murder Mysteries serve up the perfect bite of cozy crime.
Exclusive Recipe
6 – Recipe
I’m not quite ready to give up summer when September rolls around, but I am ready for apple cider donuts. Around here, they’re one of the first signs that fall is on its way. This baked version has all that cinnamon-sugar, apple-cider goodness without the mess of frying. And really, anything rolled in cinnamon sugar has a pretty good head start with me. (this recipe does not appear in my book)
Baked Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1½ cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the cinnamon-sugar coating
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
- Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it has reduced to about ½ cup. This concentrates the cider flavor and makes a big difference. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the melted butter with both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the cooled cider reduction.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 16–20 minutes,or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes.
- While they’re still warm, lightly brush the tops—and sides, if you’d like—with melted butter. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and generously roll or sprinkle the muffins with the cinnamon sugar.
Best eaten slightly warm with coffee, tea, or a mug of hot cider.
Cooking Club Tip: Reducing the cider is worth the extra few minutes. If you use it straight from the jug, much of that wonderful apple flavor disappears during baking.
Tango says: “Apparently, rolling something in cinnamon sugar makes it a donut. I’m willing to test this theory repeatedly.”
About Emmie Lyn
Emmie Lyn has written several cozy mystery series and a romantic suspense series.
Emmie lives in a small New England town, the kind where everyone knows your name—and your secrets. It’s no surprise that her fictional worlds are filled with the same charm: scenic, close-knit communities full of quirky, unforgettable characters. She loves crafting mysteries laced with clever twists and turns, the kind that keep readers guessing and turning pages well into the night.
She lives with her husband and a black cat who rules the house with a velvet paw and a terrible attitude. Their twelve-acre homestead is a haven for deer, bunnies, turkeys, and a chorus of songbirds. When she’s not plotting fictional murders, she’s out hiking wooded trails, or spending time with her grandchildren.
Author Links
Webpage: https://emmielynbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmielynauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/18404840.Emmie_Lyn
Mystery on the Menu newsletter: https://authoremmielyn.substack.com
Purchase Link – Amazon
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
September 16 – Angel’s Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
September 16 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
September 17 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 18 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
September 19 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
September 20 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
September 20 – Book HookUp -REVIEW
September 21 – Sarcastically Yours, Jen – SPOTLIGHT
September 22 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 23 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST
September 24 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
September 24 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
September 25 – Twirling Book Princess – SPOTLIGHT
September 26 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
September 27 – Cozy Up With Kathy –SPOTLIGHT TODAY~ REVIEW COMING SOON
E-Books
September 28 – Sarandipity’s – RECIPE ~ NO POST YET
September 28 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW ~ NO POST YET
September 29 – Romance Novel Giveaways – AUTHOR GUEST POST
Giveaway
Prize – Giveaway Prize Paperback Copy of Crime and Croissants (Cooking Club Murder Mystery) by Emmie Lyn , bookmark, $5 Amazon gift card, tote. (U S only)
