Fleeing demanding work stress, nurse Christie Taylor returns home only to land in a sticky situation - a shady land grab, a corpse, and a determined killer. Can this amateur sleuth serve up justice before her Texas hometown loses its sweet charm?

Taking a break from work, Christie Taylor yearns for the tranquility of her Hill Country hometown - a chance to trade daily chaos for a slower pace at her family's beloved Texas ranch. But her dreams of peaceful days spent baking are shattered when a ruthless developer sets his sights on their land, dredging up a storm of greed and deception.

When a body's discovered on the property, the stakes turn deadly. Now Christie finds herself thrust into a dangerous game, squaring off against corporate bullies and a killer desperate to keep their dark deeds buried.

Determined to protect her loved ones and their legacy, Christie peels back the layers of this darkly woven scheme. But each clue draws her deeper into an insidious web where no one can be trusted, and every truth risks shattering the wholesome ideals she's longed for.

Can this amateur sleuth gather the ingredients to expose the mastermind before her family's future gets snuffed out for good? Or will this small-town mystery leave Christie fearing her hopes of a simple life have gone stale, crumbling like an overworked piecrust?

If you're craving lovable characters, humor as cozy as a well-worn kitchen, and mysteries so delicious they'll keep you lingering over one more slice, grab Death Takes a Break - the entertaining first book in the Taylor Texas mysteries. This sweetly Southern series serves up suspense and intrigue with a sugary side of pie!