Enchanting Pies, Haunting Lies

by Jenny Rabe

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In a town haunted by secrets, love might be the most dangerous spell of all.

Sophie Dodge is tired of being forgotten. Her old-school bakery on Essex Street is losing business to the newest sweet shop in town. And her love life? Let’s just say her ex made sure she’s sworn off romance for good. She’s determined to focus on her craft, her coven of loyal friends, and staying far away from the Salem PD—especially after what happened last year.

But when a swoon-worthy new detective lands in town, and a string of unsettling events puts Sophie squarely in the middle of an active investigation, staying uninvolved isn’t an option. The detective asks all the right questions, flashes all the wrong smiles, and seems to know more about Salem’s hidden history than he should. And maybe… he knows more than he should about her...

As strange clues surface and sparks fly, Sophie finds herself caught between the ghosts of her past and a future she isn’t sure she can trust. Because in Salem, nothing stays buried forever—and the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. And this time, her heart—and maybe her life—are on the line.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Mystery

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

September 29, 2025

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Animal cruelty

Shallow but mildly amusing

Written for teenagers ?No nuance whatsoever with the characters or story.

Know your history!!!!!!!!!

Really enjoyed all the history used in this book. Really enjoy how she writes from several characters perspective at different times in the book. What a great mystery that looks back in history to , you're out a current crime case. The romance in this book reminds me of real relationships that survived through hard times and accept each other through real things. Loved it.

Loved this cozy mystery!

Such an enjoyable read with all the elements of a great book. Well written and hard to put down. Keeps your interest and provides the reader a view into every characters mind. Loved it! Can’t wait to read more from this author!

Fun read

This was hard to put down. Very fun and included some interesting history of the area.

enchanting Pies, Haunting Lies

Such a good book growing up in MA Salem was always such an interesting place to visit and learn about. Loved learning more about the haunting and I’m a fan of true crime so this gives a little of everything including a neat love story.