Bakery and Crime: Cedarville Cozy Mysteries Series by Molly Cook

Susan Peterson hasn't heard from her daughter Stacey in ten years. When Stacey unexpectedly returns to Cedarville to get back on her feet, Susan is more than happy to take her and her granddaughter Whitney in. Stacey always felt restless in sleepy, uneventful Cedarville, but she's surprised to hear about strange things happening in the town. When a group of masked and robed people begin to commit uncanny acts, the three Peterson women will have to band together to solve the mystery... moreSusan Peterson hasn't heard from her daughter Stacey in ten years. When Stacey unexpectedly returns to Cedarville to get back on her feet, Susan is more than happy to take her and her granddaughter Whitney in. Stacey always felt restless in sleepy, uneventful Cedarville, but she's surprised to hear about strange things happening in the town. When a group of masked and robed people begin to commit uncanny acts, the three Peterson women will have to band together to solve the mystery. Told through the eyes of the kind-hearted Susan, the vivacious Stacey, and the spunky Whitney, this series is sure to satisfy your cravings for mystery but leave you wanting more. less

Susan is worried that Stacey and Whitney might move out of Cedarville soon. Whitney is determined to find Harriet Stimple's necklace and tries to strike up a friendship with the mysterious stranger who has moved into the Stimple Mansion. Meanwhile, Stacey tries to resist the idea of a romance between herself and the handsome chief of police, and rumors of a monster lurking in Cedarville cause Susan alarm.

As summer passes and the Christmas season begins, the Petersons wait with bated breath to hear about whether or not Janet can stay with them. As they wait, strange things begin to happen. Just before the first snowfall, they see a disturbing mask appear at their window. They notice a set of footprints following them in the snow. A grumpy old sea captain snarls at the girls... moreAs summer passes and the Christmas season begins, the Petersons wait with bated breath to hear about whether or not Janet can stay with them. As they wait, strange things begin to happen. Just before the first snowfall, they see a disturbing mask appear at their window. They notice a set of footprints following them in the snow. A grumpy old sea captain snarls at the girls. But as the romances between Tim and Stacey and Harold and Susan flourish, it looks as though it may be everyone's best Christmas yet. less

The final pieces of the mystery are falling into place, and the romances amongst the team members are falling into place as well. Just when the Cedarville Amateur Detectives think they've run into a dead end, Whitney and Janet find an unexpected clue in the middle of a rainstorm. The gang must work together to solve the final riddle and locate Captain Carver's treasure.