OVERVIEW

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In this cozy mystery, Yolanda Carter is told of her grandmother’s best friend’s unsolved murder. Mildred Overmeyer was an outstanding home baker who was stabbed to death while baking a cherry pie. The story of the 1960s crime touches Yolanda, along with her new friend, Detective Churchill. Her budding sleuthing skills lead her to search for the killer. 

In between investigating and baking batches of pies in time for her latest product launch, Yolanda discovers more about the sweetness of love. And who is heating up the kitchen with Yolanda? 

Includes the recipe for Yolanda’s Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!

REVIEWS

FEATURED REVIEW! “Although she is an excellent self-taught baker, Yolanda has yet to make pies. An appreciated guest questions the lack of pies in her Yummery, and Yolanda realizes that her grandmother never taught her how. This omission occurred because her grandmother’s best friend, Mildred, was stabbed to death while making a pie, and after that, her grandmother just didn’t want to make pies anymore. When Yolanda finds out that Mildred’s pies were the best anyone ever had, she becomes intrigued with the idea of making pies like Mildred’s. When she discovers that Mildred’s murder was never solved, she becomes determined to solve it and find closure for Mildred. When she “sees” Mildred putting pies in her car at the cemetery, and then suddenly disappearing, she really becomes invested in Mildred’s story. This third installment in the series is quite intriguing, and a noticeable improvement from the first two books. The characters are better developed, the mystery is quite interesting with just a touch of magical realism thrown in, and the writing itself is much improved from the previous books in the series. It is evident that the author has gained more skill and is flourishing in her craft. The writing just flows. A secondary storyline concerning Yolanda’s love life fits well in the novel and does not overpower the main mystery. The story is entertaining and leaves readers wanting to know what is next in store for Yolanda. A recipe for Yolanda’s Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies is included as a bonus. Maybe next time, we’ll get the recipe for Yolanda’s banana cream pie!
I received an advance copy for free through BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.”
Reviewed by Mayda, September 22, 2024

“In this Yolanda stumbles upon a ghost who a murder victim and a friend of Yolanda's grandmother. She enlists help from Detective Churchill and Tank to help solve this cold case. Her friend Heather also has a mystery that needs to be solved before it ruins her business. Then there is a lot of Yolanda's love life and decisions she has to make. This is a lighthearted cozy mystery with some romance thrown in. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.”
Reviewed by Vic, September 27, 2024

“It’s time to check into Yolanda’s Yummery and see what’s happening. A customer asks her why she never has pies. Yolanda remembers her grandmother telling her that no pies will be made in her kitchen. Mildred Overmeyer a friend of her grandmother baked pies that everyone loved but she was killed. Yolanda takes it upon herself to find out what happened in the cold case. I am a big fan of the Yolanda’s Yummery books and look forward to each one. There is usually so much going one like Heather’s lotions being contaminated and Abby’s illness that you have to keep reading to find out how each little story will end. You will not go wrong in picking up a Yolanda’s Yummery book.”
Reviewed by Ellen, September 26, 2024

“Yolanda Carter owner of Yummery bakery hears the story of Mildred Overmeyer's who had been a friend of her grandmother and had baked great pies. Mildred had been murdered and her murder was now a cold case that Yolanda wanted to solve. With the help of Tank and Detective Churchill she goes about finding evidence with lots of mayhem. An intriguing read. I recommend this book to other readers.”
Reviewed by Sharmani, September 22, 2024

“Yolanda Carter owns a bakery and is a part time. She became very curious about a pie maker who was murdered many years ago. The woman was her grandmothers friend so she feels she has to find out the truth. The woman was stabbed to death while making a pie. Very interesting read.”
Reviewed by Renee, September 21, 2024

“I was kind of iffy on the first two books in this series but after reading this one I had to give credit where credit is due. To me, it just felt like something in the series had clicked. I enjoyed this book, the storyline was good and different, with the mystery set in the past. I enjoy having recipes in the books I read, I haven't been able to try the Chewy Oatmeal Raisin cookies yet but I'm definitely going to. If you like a slow building storyline in a series and good, solid characters; you will enjoy this series. I'm interested to see what happens next.”
Reviewed by Lori, September 12, 2024

“A Pie to Die For is book 3 in A Yolanda's Yummery Cozy Mystery by Lisa Maliga. I found it interesting that Yolanda did not make pies and Mildred was killed in 1960 while making a pie. I like the main characters and the progression of the characters with each book. I thought the mystery about the recipes and murder was a good mystery and I thought the ending answered all my questions and had a touch of romance. I am enjoying this series and I love the cats, Miss Chef and Mr Whisker! I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.”
My2doxie September 10, 2024

“An innocent request from one of Yolanda`s appreciated guests for adding pies to the yummery`s offerings starts the ball rolling, setting in motion the beginnings of mysterious occurrences and the need to solve a very cold case. “A Pie to Die For” has Lisa Maliga departing slightly from her normal style, and I find the shifted focus most refreshing, the feeling conveyed more polished, mature and authentic. As always, you`ll find an incredible, yummery-worthy recipe at the back of the book. After finishing this installment in the Yolanda`s Yummery series, I am truly looking forward to reading more! Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving a review voluntarily.”
Reviewed by Cindy, September 3, 2024

“This mystery was about a cold case that Yolanda was interested in, because the woman murdered was famous local pie maker. What I found interesting and helpful was the account told by Mildred the victim. That's when I teared up a bit. I picked two suspects, but both were wrong. I did enjoy the story except for Yolanda's dating history and present beau. I could do without that as it was unnecessary. I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest opinion.”
Reviewed by Beverly, August 28, 2024

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