This is a perfect cozy mystery filled with a beautiful Florida island setting, warm, interesting characters, and most of all, lots of delicious cookies. Kate, a partner in the Cookie House bakery and her best friend Maxi, who owns the flower shop next door are digging in Maxi's garden to put in a vegetable garden when they (or really Kaye's dog Oliver) find a body dressed in pirate gear who they believe to be Sir George Bly, a pirate from the 16th century who was rumored to have been buried with his treasure. But when the body is investigated it turns out to have been buried less than a year ago. While the local book club, including Kate and Maxi, agree to investigate the pirate's story, Kate and Maxi are more interested in the body in the backyard and how and why he got there and once again the two friends are on the case. I loved this story, the wonderful small town setting where everyone knows your name, the true friendship between Kate and Maxi and, most especially the cookies! Don't try to read this while you are hungry - you will be raiding your own cookie jar while wishing for some of Kate's treats.
