An enjoyable easy read, with caring neighbourly characters. My favourite part is near the end when they all defend Miss Gloria. The scene nails so many of the attitudes of the busy and money oriented towards older folk. I received this as a complimentary copy from the author via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.

A Clue in the Crumbs is book thirteen in the Key West Food Critic Mystery by Lucy Burdette. During her honeymoon in Scotland, food critic Hayley Snow met the Scottish Scone Sisters Violet and Bettina Booth and was so excited they were coming to Key West. On the first day of shooting the Key West Edition of their show, Rayna's husband dies, and Violet and Bettina become the prime suspect. Hayley Snow started to help her husband with the investigation to clear Violet and Bettina's name. The readers will continue to follow Hayley Snow to discover what happens.

A Clue in the Crumbs is another fantastic addition to this excellent series by Lucy Burdette. I also enjoy the recipes in her books, and I will try Lucy Burdette's scones recipe, hoping it will finally help me make them. I love Lucy Burdette's portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. A Cue in the Crumbs is well-written and researched by Lucy Burdette. I like Lucy Burdette's description of the settings of A Clue in the Crumbs, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.

The readers of A Clue in the Crumbs will learn how to make good scones. Also, the readers of A Clue in the Crumbs will learn about the consequences of swindling money out of people.

I recommend this book.

A Sour Turn..
The thirteenth outing in the Key West Food Critic series and the arrival of the Scottish Scone Sisters has the town abuzz with excitement but things soon sour when an unexpected catalogue of bizarre events unfold. A death is the final fly in the ointment and investigations may well mean mortal danger. Another fun and frothy instalment with a delightful setting, delicious food and an eclectic and enjoyable cast of characters.

Loved this one! Totally unexpected ending... Lots of mystery and a hint of romance. Would love to read the rest of the series.

Lucy Burdette's A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS

A fun little baking show contest, a lovely line of bakeware, and a much-anticipated visit from the Scottish Scone Sisters, Violet and Bettina . . . what could go wrong? In Hayley’s life, nearly everything: fire, murder, sabotage, missing persons, oh, and baking disasters, and all just before the craziness of St. Patrick’s Day in Key West. The twists and turns kept me guessing, and the food descriptions and recipes whetted my appetite. I didn’t even mind staying home in an ice/snow “event” as I just kept reading. Now I want a little cruise in a Tiki boat, some shrimp, and a cinnamon scone.

Another charming installment by Lucy Burdette! Love coming back to Key West to see what Hayley is up to. Each book is a must-read for me and I'm never disappointed.

Gosh, I sure enjoyed this book! We're back in Key West with Holly, Ms. Gloria, Nathan, their friends, family, and a visit from The Scone Sisters, whom we met in Scotland in the previous book.

There's a TV baking contest being filmed in Key West but when one of the contestants husbands is murdered, there's a world of challenges for everyone involved.

This was a solid mystery with some great twists with an opportunity to get to know new - and old - friends.

Though this is a series and I always like reading them in order, this particular Key West Mystery could easily stand alone.

Thanks Net Galley, Lucy Burdette, and the publisher for this ARC.

Cozy mysterys my thing, you know?

I never realized this was part of a series, thats a good thing you know, know I have a entire series to read. I loved hayley and miss Gloria and Nathan 👀 (he's part of the force, I love mmcs that are in the force). Please, I never could have guessed the killer 😥😟.




Thank you to netgalley and the author for a eARC in return of a honest review

I really liked this book. My favorite category or genre is mystery/thriller and this fit in nicely. It was a lighter read than most of my previous books. My interest was engaged from the beginning because of the food theme, which also happens to be a personal favorite. The characters are great especially the Scone Sisters. They are so cute. The quotes and such at the beginning of each chapter are well thought out and fit in with the overall theme. I will definitely look for more books by this author.

Enjoyable lighthearted cozy that was a good choice between heavier novels and was what I wanted when I read it.

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: A Clue in the Crumbs
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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Lucy Burdette
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 08 August 2023

“ I would rent α houseboat and head to Houseboat Row tomorrow! ” - @dupuisshowreads

Another great read to end your summer with - plus, don’t you just love adding books to your summer TBR already?! The characters make this book α fun read and the story itself is α great mystery. I laughed-out-loud for real, not just in my head.

Violet and Bettina Booth are a duo of older Scottish ladies, known as The Scone Sisters, who are venturing from across-the-pond to Key West to promote their baking show. The reader is taken on an adventure as soon as the plane touches down! As soon as the ladies arrive, they find out their B&B is closed and being high season, there are not many options available for housing, so they are hosted on a house boat. When someone ends-up murdered, the characters are ready and willing to lend another set of eyes to the investigation, even if their help is not wanted.

The setting brings the story to life and makes it relatable on many levels, making it easy to envision as you read. The characters are loveable and I was unable to stop reading. I did not know this book is the thirteenth instalment in the Key West Food Critic series. I found the book to work as α standalone and still really enjoyed the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the eARC!

Food and books, crime and mystery, entertainment and fun. This is what I want in a good book and this one delivered for me.

There is food, critics, crime, a bake-off and a cosy BnB. This is a fun book to read and one I read quite quickly. It is easy to read, has intrigue, mystery and even a few recipes to finish off.

A quick, easy, fun, enjoyable, entertaining read with some great and quirky characters.

A favorite series! The 13th book in the Key West Food Critic series! Hayley Snow is an excellent character who continues to grow. Love the story plot. Packs all that you want in a cozy. Very enjoyable! Keep them coming!! Thanks #netgalley and #Crookedlanebooks for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Thank you NetGalley & publisher for ARC of A Clue in the Crumbs, Lucy Burdette.

This is my second foray into cozy-mystery, and the genre seemed like a no-brainer since I already love mysteries and cozy fantasy. This one was a pleasant surprise, to my relief!

Set against a TV baking contest (a la Great British Bake-Off, Key West edition) - a dead body turns up and it is up to protagonist Hayley and her friends to put together the clues and get to the bottom of it.

A foodie, cozy mystery with great world building -even complete with recipes.

Key West Culinary Intrigue
Hayley, food critic and her elderly neighbor Gloria are planning to show their Scottish sister friends Key West and all the ladies get dragged into a murder mystery.
Ms. Burdette paints a clear and inviting picture of their surroundings and the culinary delights available. Her characters are clearly defined and believable. A peek into the machinations behind the baking show was enlightening, you usually don’t think about it when you’re watching. Between Hayley, Nathan, her cop hubby, Gloria and the matronly sisters, Bettina and Violet, they finally work out who and why.
The recipes at the end are a gotta try.
I requested and received A NetGallet ARC to peruse and offer my opinion freely.

A new installment of the food critic series set in beautiful Key West. Follow Hailey and her elderly friends as they navigate a baking competition, an arson and a murder. Feel the warm ocean breezes blow across the island, imagine the tastes of the foods that are created. Enjoy the friendships on display in this group.

Let me start by saying that the cover is stunning! I really enjoy this series and book 13 was no different. I love the cast characters however with the visiting Scottish ladies it was much more fun. Food critic Hayley Snow and her pal Miss Gloria are overjoyed to welcome Violet and Bettina Booth, aka the Scottish Scone Sisters, to Key West. The sisters will host The UK Bakes!—Key West Edition. But the same day they arrive, the bed-and-breakfast the sisters are staying in gets torched. Short after the bed and breakfast owner is murdered. This was one of my favorite adventures and the Scottish Scone Sisters need their own series!
#AClueintheCrumbs #NetGalley

If you've read any books in the series, you know what to expect from the characters and setting. Except in this one, Hayley has two Scottish visitors who I didn't remember from the last book, but that's fine. The previous story is very briefly referred to and plays no role in this one. An off element is that Lorenzo seems to be having problems. Hayley mentions her impressions, but then it sort of gets dropped. This is either a lost opportunity or may be featured in the next book. I will hope it will be a part of the next story line.

I also enjoy visiting Key West and Hayley and this book was no exception.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Scottish Scone Sisters make a second appearance in a Hayley Snow book. This time they are in Key West to film The UK Bakes! Key West edition, When they arrive they discover their B&B has had a fire so they stay on the houseboat with Miss Gloria. In the midst of filming the husband of one of the contestants disrupts the filming and forces his wife to leave. The next day he is found dead on the street behind the B&B. Hayley, Miss Gloria and the sisters set out to find the murderer and get more than they bargained for. Another entertaining mystery in the Key West series.

A Clue in the Crumbs is the 13th book in the Key West Food Critic series. Hayley Snow is the main character who lives in Key West, Florida and works for Key West Style, an e-magazine. She is married to Nathan Bransford, a police detective. They live on a houseboat on Houseboat Row. Gloria is her elderly neighbor who lives on the houseboat next to her. They are good friends.

Violet and Bettina Booth are the scone sisters from England who are coming to the U.S. to promote their show UK Bakes Key West edition. The show will take place at Williams Hall in town. Their best friend, Martha Hubbard and local chef is heading the contest for the show. The sisters are staying at a B&B run by Vincent and Rayna Humboldt. After they are picked up at the airport by Gloria and Hayley they find out that their B&B they are suppose to be staying has had a fire and have to find another place to stay. Gloria invites them to stay with her at her houseboat. The next day they go to the hall and meet the contestants who will be competing in the show. Rayna Humboldt, Harry Sweeting and Martina Bevis. While baking the different cakes things start to happen that takes the reader on an adventure. Vincent Humboldt is found murdered in an alley near their home. Killed by a knife. It appears that the knife is part of the sister's things that were sent from England. Gloria, Violet, Bettina and Hayley decide to find who killed Vincent. Other great characters are introduced to the story which builds up into an exciting ending.

The sister's agent Avid Smith/Tim Trahant is another part of the story who turns out not to be who he says he is. This is another mystery to the story.

I enjoyed the story which is a quick read.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC,