About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
BONBON A MILLIE SWISS COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #1) is the first book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews!
After a messy divorce, chocolatier Amelia “Millie” Swiss decides to fulfill her lifelong dream of moving to Paris and opening her own chocolate shop. But even amid the romantic backdrop of Paris, Millie finds her world upended when she has to solve a murder as suspicion swirls around her…
A renowned food critic drops dead after indulging in her salted caramel bonbons. As suspicion swirls around her beloved shop, Millie must whip up a blend of intuition and investigative skills before her sweet dream dissolves before her very eyes.
Dive into the captivating universe of the Millie Swiss series, where coziness meets clever humor and delightful oddity. This series masterfully interweaves moments of gentle laughter, deep feelings, and surprising narrative twists. Expect to encounter an adorable lead character who will capture your affection and hold your attention captive well into the wee hours of the night.
My Review
Chocolatier Millie Swiss is devastated when her marriage breaks up. She decides to start her life over in Paris. It’s always been a dream of hers to go there and open her own chocolate shop. She quickly learns that it’s not an easy thing to do.
She promotes her shop at a local food tasting event. She’s sure this will put her shop on the map. Unfortunately, a very well-known food critic will be there, and he’s known for his harsh reviews. He has been known to destroy many businesses with them. Millie fears she will get the same treatment.
When the food critic suddenly dies after eating one of her bonbons, Millie is the number one suspect. She must prove her innocence, or she’ll lose her business and her freedom.
This is the first book in the Millie Swiss Cozy Mystery series and it’s off to a great start. It’s always fun getting in on the ground floor of a series. Paris is the perfect setting. The characters are fun and interesting. Millie is a strong character and is determined to be a success against all odds.
The storyline kept me thinking of “whodunit”. It’s filled with humor, drama and a small hint of romance. Reading this book is a great way to spend a few hours. I enjoyed meeting Millie and her friends. I look forward for another visit to Paris and getting to know them even better.
Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2025
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Disclosure: I borrowed this one from the Kobo Plus library. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I think I would crave chocolate constantly while reading. :)
ReplyDeleteWith Paris as a backdrop, I'm sure it's quite an adventure.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ms. Ellen, I'd want chocolate to eat with the reading.
ReplyDeleteThis is an author I've really been wanting to read. I love the idea of a chocolatier as the main character. It's so fascinating and there's chocolate!
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of things I like about this book, especially the chocolates and the Paris setting.
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