Candied Maple Bacon Murder: A Donut Hole Cozy - Book 13 (A Donut Hole Cozy Mystery)

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When Heather Shepherd gets a frantic call from Honey Trickle, asking for help, she’s incredibly concerned, but that concern turns into downright horror when it’s revealed that Honey has been murdered… right on Heather’s front porch.

She’s angry and determined to bring the killer to justice, especially after she discovers that Amy’s boyfriend, Kent, might be a suspect.

Armed with her superior investigating skills and enough Candied Maple Bacon Donuts to feed an army – and half the country – Heather sets out to solve the case.

But things back at the bakery are heating up, especially with a new store competing for the attention of some of her most loyal customers.

And Ryan’s new ‘boss’ isn’t making things any easier.

Heather has to focus on finding the truth and avoided the treacherous tall tales of one of Hillside’s newest residents. Solving this one could be more difficult than icing a donut, fresh out the oven. 

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Our Promise to You—Because You Deserve to Feel at Home

We created these stories with love, hoping they’d bring you comfort, connection, and a smile when you need it most. But if for any reason they don’t feel like the right fit, that’s okay.

Just let us know within 60 days, and we’ll refund your full purchase—no hassle, no guilt, and no hard feelings. We believe in treating people the way neighbors used to: kindly, honestly, and with care. If it's beyond 60 days, still reach out to us and we’ll do whatever it takes to make things right. Because when you shop with us, you’re not just buying books—you’re joining a community that truly cares.

We’re here to make sure you have a delightful reading experience, and your satisfaction is our top priority!

What can I expect from this series?

You can expect to feel right at home.

This series was created to give you the kind of cozy escape you’ve been craving — where the world feels just a little gentler, and good people always find their way. Inside these pages, you’ll meet Heather and her friends in the charming town of Hillside, where neighbors still look out for each other, small joys matter, and every mystery is wrapped in warmth, wit, and heart.



There’s no gore, no swearing, and no darkness — just comforting, uplifting stories full of quirky characters, delicious donuts, heartfelt moments, and justice served with a smile.

These are stories that will leave you feeling like you’ve just spent time with friends who truly care.

If you’ve been missing a sense of connection, a place that feels comforting, or the kind of story that leaves your heart a little fuller — this is for you. 💛

How many books are in the series?

The series currently has 67 books, with a sister series that has additional books.  Each book offers a new, engaging mystery set in the cozy town you’ll come to love.

Do I need to read the books in order?

While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery, we recommend reading them in order to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines.

Customer Reviews

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Ellen Oceanside

Heather getting a call for help from Honey, he’s coming for me.Calling the sheriff Ryan to check on finding her. Now ?Kent burst in, asking for Amy, and saying Honey was dead. Why go to ?Heather home, when she was at the shop. What is the connected she had been involved in a crime before.

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juliw

Heather Shepherd is hard at work at Donut Delights after creating a new maple bacon flavored pastry when she receives a panicked phone call from a local exotic dancer. Honey says that she's being followed by a man but is trying to get to Heather to tell her something. Heather calls her husband, a detective with the local police, who goes out to look for Honey.....unfortunately, the woman is shot and killed before he can find her. In fact, Honey is murdered on Heather's front door step. Who had a reason to murder the dancer? And why had she been looking for Heather?Maple Candied Bacon Murder is another light, entertaining read in this cozy mystery series. However, there are many editing errors in this book....incorrect words, grammar mistakes, confusing sentences, typos in character names, etc. Hiring a professional editor is a must for self-published books! I enjoy the characters in this series. I like the doughnut shop theme. And the mysteries are fast-paced and interesting. But, the multiple errors in each book in this series really make it less enjoyable for me. And sometimes the writing is just confusing. One sentence had me totally confused. I read it out loud to my husband to see if he understood what it meant -- we never did figure it out.There are more positive things about this series than negative. The stories are quick, easy, light reads, making them perfect grab-and-go books for trips, waiting for appointments, etc. The doughnut shop theme is cute and sweet. I like the photos of the doughnuts on the front covers. The stories are basically entertaining.....I just wish the editing was better!Candied Maple Bacon Murder is the 13th book in the Donut Hole series. There are 60 novella-length books in total, with a spin-off series, Oceanside Cozy Mysteries.

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allison

Would recommend to anyone great reading . Great for short reads and fun to follow development of the characters in the books

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Jackie

Great author! Her stories are very entertaining!

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Amazon Customer

I'm glad Amy decided to give Kent a second chance, she also deserves to be happy. On to book 14.

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