Burnt Beginnings & Deadly Secrets
A Recipe for Disaster… or Murder?
Aspiring chef Jenna McGregor has always dreamed of making it big in the culinary world—until her soufflé flops, her reputation burns, and she stumbles upon a dead body in the school’s storeroom.
What was supposed to be the start of her career in the culinary arts quickly turns into a waking nightmare. With whispers of sabotage, missing ingredients, and a rival who seems just a little too perfect, Jenna finds herself at the center of a mystery she never signed up for.
When the police start eyeing her as the prime suspect, Jenna has no choice but to trade her chef’s knife for a investigator's instincts. With her sharp-witted roommate Sofia, an overeager golden retriever named Biscuit, and a mounting list of questions, Jenna is determined to uncover the truth before she gets served their last course.
Can Jenna clear her name and save her future in the kitchen? Or will the real killer make sure this is her final dish?
Willow Thorne
Willow Thorne crafts cozy mysteries sprinkled with small-town secrets, sweet treats, and a generous serving of humor. Her stories invite readers into charming communities where friendships are strong, mysteries are many, and the coffee is always brewing.
Growing up in a small Midwestern farming community, Willow fell in love with the rhythms of close-knit towns and the everyday magic hidden in ordinary life. She draws inspiration from her childhood memories, her love of homemade cookies, and a lifetime of devouring library books and classic whodunits.
Jenna McGregor Mystery Series
Jenna McGregor Mystery Series consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
