This review is for the audio version of the book. Wonderfully narrated by Jasmin Walker, with a rich, clear voice, it was fun to hear these characters brought to life.

The book itself is a solid cozy mystery, set in a small-town in Michigan and centering around bakery owner and influencer, Maddy Montgomery and her 250 pound Mastiff, Baby.

These characters were fun, and the plot was entertaining. The banter was silly enough to have me giggling out loud in places.

There are some deeper messages here about family, tradition, and self worth as well.

Well worth the time to read.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!!

As someone who has devoured every book in the baker street mystery series, I can confidently say Murder on the Icing is another delightful treat from Valerie Burns! Watching Maddy grow from an insecure, freshly dumped social media influencer into a confident baker and amateur sleuth has been such a satisfying journey, and this latest installment only adds more depth to her character.

This book has everything I’ve come to love about the series: a quirky cast, mouth-watering desserts, plenty of laugh-out-loud moments (grandma Hannah never disappoints!), and a cleverly layered mystery that kept me guessing. I especially appreciated how Valerie continues to weave heart into the humor and suspense—there’s real warmth and growth in Maddy’s relationships, especially with her staff and her fiancé.

If you’ve followed Maddy through her ups and downs, this book will feel like a cozy visit with old friends—complete with murder, of course! Highly recommend to fellow cozy mystery lovers who enjoy a well-paced whodunit with a lot of heart (and baking!).