When mystery author Merry Baker arrives in the charming town of Belmont for a research trip, she expects to perfect her knowledge of French pastries—not to get caught up in a real-life murder.

But when Malcolm Reed, the town’s health-conscious crusader, is found dead in his shop, all signs point to Juliette Fournier, the talented pâtissière who had been the target of his relentless complaints.

With Belmont’s picturesque streets hiding more than just quaint cafés and cobblestone charm, Merry must sift through the layers of deception, secrets, and buttery pastries to uncover the real culprit before Juliette’s dreams—and freedom—crumble like an overbaked croissant.