Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 9/13/2017 + 465 more book reviews

Oh, Fudge! is the fifth installment in the Candy-Coated Mystery series set on Mackinac Island and featuring Allie McMurphy, proprietor of the McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop. Allie is settling in to life on the island and working hard to keep up the hotel reputation her grandfather, Papa Liam had spent his entire life building.

Allie sets out with her trusty sidekick and adorable dog Mal, to meet with Blake Gilmore, owner of the Butterfly House to discuss a planned fund raiser. Allie is shocked to discover her estranged cousin Tori crouched over the body of Barbara Smart and holding the handle of a gardening trowel embedded in the woman's chest. Despite their differences, Allie is certain that her cousin is not a murderer and sets out to find the real killer and clear her cousin's name.

Aiding Allie in her snooping is best friend Jenn, McMurphy employees Francis and Mr. Devaney and local police chief Rex. Allie uncovers a diamond smuggling operation and ruffles a lot of feathers delving into the lives of many of the prominent citizens residing on Mackinac Island.

A fast paced storyline with delightful characters that will have you smiling from the first to the last pages. The only drawback is the ongoing love triangle between Allie, Rex and Trent but it seems as though there may be a resolution in the next installment of the series. Although it is not necessary, I recommend starting this series from the beginning (mostly, so you don't miss the mouth-watering fudge recipes).

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